2011 · Q1
Directions (Q. Nos. 1-5): The following items consist of two statements I and II. Examine these two statements carefully and select the answers using the codes: (A) Both statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I; (B) Both statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I; (C) Statement I is true but Statement II is false; (D) Statement I is false but Statement II is true. 1.
Statement IThe US Army built the historic Stilwell Road in 1943 running from Ledo in Asom to the China-Burma Road.
Statement IIThe objective was to form a link with the Bengal-Asom Railway and carry support for the US and the UK warfare against Japan.
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- ABoth statements true, II explains I
- BBoth true, II does not explain I
- CI true, II false
- DI false, II true
Explanation
The Stilwell (Ledo) Road was built in 1943 to link with the Burma Road and support Allied warfare against Japan; Statement II correctly explains Statement I.