Q 1O & q11

vivek.kapoor83 · Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 9:47 am Post subject: Q 1O & q11

As one who has always believed that truth is our nation’s surest weapon in the propaganda war against our foes, I am distressed by reports of “disinformation” campaigns by American intelligence agents in Western Europe. In a disinformation campaign, untruths are disseminated through gullible local journalists in order to damage the interests of our enemies and protect our own. Those who defend this practice say that lying is necessary to counter Soviet disinformation campaigns aimed at damaging America’s political interests. These apologists contend that one must fight fire with fire. I would point out to the apologists that the fire department finds water more effective.
10. The author of the passage above bases his conclusion on which of the following?
(A) A circular definition of “disinformation”
(B) An example of the ineffectiveness of lying as a weapon in the propaganda war
(C) An analogy between truth and water
(D) An appeal to the authority of the fire department
(E) An attack on the character of American intelligence agents in Western Europe
11. The author’s main point is that
(A) although disinformation campaigns may be effective, they are unacceptable on ethical grounds
(B) America’s moral standing in the world depends on its adherence to the truth
(C) the temporary political gains produced by disinformation campaigns generally give way to long-term losses
(D) Soviet disinformation campaigns have done little to damage America’s standing in Europe
(E) disinformation campaigns do not effectively serve the political interests of the United States

imo 10 - A
11 - A

pranavc · Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 11:06 am Post subject:

I am going with C for both. What are the OAs?

sethids · Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 1:25 pm Post subject:

IMO 10 - C, 11 - A

James_83 · Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 11:58 pm Post subject:

For 10- C
11 - B.

In 11's A, the author never mention that disinformation may be effective. So,i dont think this option is valid. Please comment.

jeffxujian · Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 12:38 am Post subject:

IMO 10 C 11 E

vivek.kapoor83 · Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 5:05 am Post subject:

can anyone explain with the reason of 10th Why C? why not A
and OA for 10 is C