History & Civics
(I) In the later half of the 19th century, every major power began stockpiling armaments in the name of self-defence and preservation of peace.
(II) The race for armaments increased hostilities between nations and became one of the reasons for the First World War.
- (II) contradicts (I)
- (II) is the reason for (I)
- (I) is true but (II) is false
- (I) and (II) are independent of each.
Answer
(II) is the reason for (I)
Explanation — Statement (I) is true because, in the latter half of the 19th century, major powers began stockpiling armaments in the name of self-defence and preservation of peace.
Statement (II) is also true because this race for armaments increased fear, suspicion and hostility among nations and became one of the causes of the First World War.
Since increasing hostilities and fear among nations encouraged countries to strengthen their military power and stockpile weapons, Statement (II) explains the reason for Statement (I).
Therefore, Statement (II) is the reason for Statement (I).
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