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That the policy of nuclear deterrence has worked thus far is unquestionable. Since the end of the Second World War, the very fact that there were nuclear armaments in existence has kept major powers from using nuclear weapons, for fear of starting a worldwide nuclear exchange that would make the land of the power initiating it uninhabitable. The proof is that a third world war between superpowers has not happened.

Which one of the following, if true, indicates a flaw in the argument?

 

A. Maintaining a high level of nuclear armaments represents a significant drain on a country’s economy.

B. From what has happened in the past, it is impossible to infer with certainty what will happen in the future, so an accident could still trigger a third world war between superpowers.

C. Continuing to produce nuclear weapons beyond the minimum needed for deterrence increases the likelihood of a nuclear accident.

D. The major powers have engaged in many smaller-scale military operations since the end of the Second World War, while refraining from a nuclear confrontation.

E. It cannot be known whether it was nuclear deterrence that worked, or some other factor, such as a recognition of the economic value of remaining at peace.

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The Answer is E .

Main Conclusion: the policy of nuclear deterrence has worked thus far is unquestionable

Reasoning:Fear of starting a worldwidde Nuclear Exchange is the reasons why Superpowers hesitates to go for a Nuclear Conflict.

All except Option E gives an alternate explanation:i.e

It cannot be known whether it was nuclear deterrence that worked, or some other factor, such as a recognition of the economic value of remaining at peace

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Author supports - Nuclear policy has acted like a deterrent

Reason - WW 3 has not happened

 

Flaw should be something that weakens this relationship or something that tells us that Nuclear Policy may not still be a deterrent

 

Option E tells us that the Nuclear policy may not be there.. it is the economic reason that there is no war

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