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What is pacifism?

ABelief in very strong armies
BA theory of nuclear deterrence
COpposition to war and violence
DSupport for balance of power
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Correct answer: C. Opposition to war and violence
1. Pacifism opposes war or violence to settle disputes. 2. Principled pacifism holds violence is morally wrong. 3. Pragmatic pacifism prefers better ways than war. _Source: NCERT Class 11 Political Science, Political Theory, Chapter 9, Peace._
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