Question

Choose the correct option based on the following statements.

Statement 1: Till December 1941, the United States had not directly participated in the Second World War.

Statement 2: Only after the attack on Pearl Harbour, US started leasing armaments to Britain and China.

• A. Statement 1 is true but statement 2 is false.
• B. Statement 1 is false but statement 2 is true.
• C. Both statements are true.
• D. Both statements are false.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Statement 1 is true but statement 2 is false.

Till December 1941, the United States had not directly participated in the Second World War and had maintained neutrality. They were, however, leasing armaments to Britain and China, as their defence was important for the defence of the USA. After the attack on Pearl Harbour, the United States declared war on Japan, and subsequently, against the Axis powers.