Project ForgeModern warfare has changed from large scale clashes of armies to suppression of civilian populations. Chemical agents that do their work silently appear to be suited to such warfare; and regretfully, there exist people in military establishments who think that chemical agents are useful tools for their cause.
Which of the following statements best sums up the meaning of the above passage:
- AModern warfare has resulted in civil strife.
- BChemical agents are useful in modern warfare.
- Use of chemical agents in warfare would be undesirable.
- DPeople in military establishments like to use chemical agents in war.
Explanation
The passage frames chemical agents used against civilians critically ('regretfully') — it isn't endorsing their use (rules out B and D) nor is it a general statement about civil strife (rules out A). The overall tone conveys that using chemical agents in warfare would be undesirable.
Source: GATE ME 2010 (2010)
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