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1. Assertion (A): During the eighteenth century France witnessed the emergence of a middle
class.
Reason (R): The emergence of the middle class happened on account of royal family.
Ans. (c)
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2. Assertion (A): In many ways, the French Revolution was a very significant event in the
history of the world.
Reason (R): The French Revolution not only inspired French citizens to take action, but it
inspired many philosophers and leaders across the globe.
Ans. (a)
3. Assertion (A): The formation of the National Assembly was one of the most important events
in late 18th century France.
Reason (R): Ever since the National Assembly was formed, people started gathering outside
the Palace of Versailles where leaders like Mirabeau gave some very powerful speeches.
Ans. (b)

4. Assertion (A): Tithe was a tax levied by the Church.
Reason (R): It comprised one tenth of the agricultural produce.
Ans. (b)

5. Assertion (A): The National Assembly completed the draft of the Constitution in 1791.
Reason (R): The main objective of this constitution was to increase the powers of the
monarch.
Ans. (c)

III. Case Study Based Questions
l Maximilian Robespierre was the leader of Jacobin Club. The period from 1793 to 1794
is referred to as the Reign of Terror. Robespierre followed a policy of severe control and
punishment. All those whom he saw as being ‘enemies’ of the republic-ex-nobles and clergy,
members of other political parties, even members of his own party who did not agree with
his methods were arrested, imprisoned and then tried by a revolutionary tribunal. If the court
found them ‘guilty then they were guillotined. Robespierre’s government issued laws placing
a maximum ceiling on wages and prices. Meat and bread were rationed. Peasants were forced
to transport their grain to the cities and sell it at prices fixed by the government. Churches
were shut down and their buildings converted into barracks or offices.
1. Who was Robespierre?
Ans. Maximilian Robespierre was the leader of Jacobin Club.
2. Which type of policy was followed by Robespierre?
Ans. Robespierre followed a policy of severe control and punishment.
3. How did Robespierre deal with the enemy of republic?
Ans. Anyone whom Robespierre saw as being ‘enemies’ of the republic-ex-nobles and clergy,
members of other political parties, even members of his own party who did not agree with
his methods were arrested, imprisoned and then tried by a revolutionary tribunal. If the
court found them ‘guilty then they were guillotined.
4. What was Guillotine?
Ans. A device consisting of two poles and a blade with which a person is beheaded.

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