2011 · Q5
Statement IIndia used the Minimum Credible Deterrent argument to develop its nuclear weapon system arguing that it had such a threat from China. Pakistan in turn used the same argument against India when it developed its own nuclear weapons.
Statement IIThe Minimum Credible Deterrence refers to a notion according to which nuclear weapons become necessary for a country when it has a clear nuclear threat.
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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
Both India and Pakistan invoked minimum credible deterrence against perceived nuclear threats, and Statement II correctly defines the notion.