Question

Principle: The impact of leadership styles on historical events can shape the course of nations and influence the outcomes of conflicts.
Facts: During the late 20th century, two prominent leaders emerged during a territorial dispute: X advocated for peaceful negotiations and diplomacy, while Y supported aggressive military action to assert dominance. After a series of failed internal talks, Y’s approach led to a major conflict, resulting in significant casualties and territorial loss for both sides. In contrast, X’s proposed solution, although initially rejected, eventually gained support and led to de-escalation of the conflict.
Based on the above, which of the following statements is most accurate?

• A. Y’s aggressive strategy ultimately resulted in a favourable outcome for his side.
• B. X’s diplomatic approach was ineffective since it did not prevent the conflict from escalating
• C. The historical context suggests that both X and Y acted correctly based on the circumstances they faced
• D. The eventual support for X’s solution highlights the importance of diplomacy in conflict resolution

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Y’s aggressive strategy ultimately resulted in a favourable outcome for his side.

Answer 2

The passage suggests that X’s diplomatic approach was effective in the long run, despite initial setbacks. Therefore, Option (d) best reflects the principle that diplomacy can lead to conflict resolution.