UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2023

Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Recently, the United States of America (USA) and the European Union (EU) have launched the 'Trade and Technology Council'. Statement-II: The USA and the EU claim that through this they are trying to bring technological progress and physical productivity under their control. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

  1. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
  2. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
  3. Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
  4. Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Answer

Correct Answer

Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

Explanation

The USA and EU did launch the Trade and Technology Council (Statement-I true), aimed at coordinating approaches on trade and technology issues. However, Statement-II mischaracterizes its stated purpose (it is not framed by them as bringing progress/productivity 'under their control'), making it incorrect.

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