Question

man to overcome oppression and violence without resorting to violence and oppression. civilization and violence are antithetical concepts. negroes of the united states, following the people of india, have demonstrated that nonviolence is not sterile passivity, but a powerful moral force which makes for social transformation. sooner or later all the people of the world will have to discover a way to live together in peace, and thereby transform this pending cosmic elegy into a creative psalm of brotherhood. if this is to be achieved, man must evolve for all human conflict a method which rejects revenge, aggression and retaliation. the foundation of such a method is love.
a. non - violence is used in the u.s. and india
b. civilized societies gain more through violence than non - violence
c. peaceful protesting is the best way to bring about change
d. violence and peace cannot exist together

Explanation:

The text emphasizes that civilization and violence are opposite, non - violence is a powerful moral force for social transformation, and man must find a non - violent way to resolve conflicts. It implies that violence and peace are incompatible. Option A only mentions the use of non - violence in the U.S. and India, which is not the main point. Option B goes against the text's view as it claims civilized societies gain more through violence. Option C is too narrow as the text is about a general non - violent method for all human conflicts, not just peaceful protesting.

Answer:

D. Violence and peace cannot exist together