Question

Which of the following cannot be inferred as a compelling reason for the silence of the Council of Europe on colonial atrocities? (2006)

• A. The Council of Europe being dominated by erstwhile colonialists.
• B. Generating support for condemning communist ideology.
• C. Unwillingness to antagonize allies by raking up an embarrassing past.
• D. Greater value seemingly placed on European lives.
• E. Portraying both communism and Nazism as ideologies to be condemned.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Greater value seemingly placed on European lives.

OPTION : (d)

Option (d) is correct as the council of Europe is dominated by strong European countries that were previously colonial powers. Option (b) also seems a reason for silence of council of Europe as it is condemning communist ideology and seeks support in the same. Option (c) does not seem as a compelling reason because nothing of the allies is mentioned in the passage. Thus answer choice (d) is the most appropriate one.