Question

The author cites examples of atrocities perpetrated by European colonial regimes in order to(2006)

• A. Compare the atrocities committed by colonial regimes with those of communist regimes.
• B. Prove that the atrocities committed by colonial regimes were more than those of communist regimes.
• C. Prove that, ideologically, communism was much better than colonialism and Nazism.
• D. Neutralize the arguments of Mr. Lindblad and to point out that the atrocities committed by colonial regimes were more than those of communist regimes.
• E. Neutralize the arguments of Mr. Lindblad and to argue that one needs to go beyond and look at the motives of these regimes.

Answer 1

The correct option is E Neutralize the arguments of Mr. Lindblad and to argue that one needs to go beyond and look at the motives of these regimes.

Option: (e)

The reason to cite the atrocities committed by European colonial regime is to neutralize the argument of Lindblad against communism on the ground of violence. His intention is not to compare atrocities but to neutralize the attack on communism and prove that colonial atrocities were more than communist violence. Thus (e) is the most appropriate answer choice.