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Which of the following was the immediate factor for the Great Depression (1929-1932) ?  
  • a)
    Collapse of Wall Street Exchange
  • b)
    Financial Impact of World War I
  • c)
    Fall in US exports
  • d)
    Collapse of banks
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Hansa Sharma answered
The Wall Street Crash of 1929 was the greatest stock market crash in the history of the United States. It happened in the New York Stock Exchangeon Tuesday October 29, 1929, now known as Black Tuesday. Bank failures followed, resulting in businesses closing, which started the Great Depression.

Who among the given were called "November Criminals" ? 
  • a)
    Bolsheviks
  • b)
    Jews
  • c)
    Nazis
  • d)
    Socialists, Catholics and Democrats
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Sarita Reddy answered
The first world war had a devastating impact on the entire Europe both psychology and financially. From a continent of creditors, Europe turned into one of debtors. unfortunately the infant Weimar republic was being made to pay for the sin of the old empire. The republic carried the burden of war guilt and national humiliation and way financially crippled by being forced to pay compensation. Those who supported the weimar republic, mainly socialist, Catholic and democrats, became easy target in the conservative nationalist circle. They were mockingly called November criminals.  

Which of the following can best define Nazism?  
  • a)
    Extermination of Jews  
  • b)
    Hitler's determination to make Germany a great nation
  • c)
    A system, a structure of ideas about the world and politics
  • d)
    Hitler's ambition of conquering the world
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Arun Sharma answered
Nazism is best defined as a system, a structure of ideas about the world and politics. Nazism, also known as National Socialism, was the ideology of the Nazi Party in Germany that led to and sustained World War II. It was an extreme form of fascism that incorporated fervent antisemitism, anti-communism, and totalitarianism. Other aspects such as Hitler's determination to make Germany a great nation, the extermination of Jews, and ambition of conquering the world were components or consequences of this ideology, but not comprehensive definitions of Nazism itself.

What was not a factor in the rise of Hitler ?
  • a)
    Birth of Weimer Republic
  • b)
    Nazi propoganda and Hitler's charismatic leadership
  • c)
    Years of Depression and Economic crisis
  • d)
    Death of the President Hindenburg  
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Avinash Patel answered
- The rise of Hitler to power was influenced by multiple factors:
- Birth of Weimar Republic: Created political instability and dissatisfaction among Germans.
- Nazi Propaganda and Hitler's Leadership: Used to gain mass support and manipulate the public.
- Years of Depression and Economic Crisis: Weakened the economy and increased desperation among the populace.
- Death of President Hindenburg was not a factor in Hitler's rise but rather a key event that solidified his power, allowing him to become Führer.

In what ways did the First World War leave a deep imprint on European society and polity ?
  • a)
    Soldiers were put above civilians, trench-life was glorified
  • b)
    Politicians and publicists laid stress on men to be aggressive and masculine
  • c)
    Aggressive war propaganda and national honour were given the most support and Conservative dictatorships were welcomed
  • d)
    All the above
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Krishna Iyer answered
The First World War left a deep imprint on European society and polity.
Soldiers came to be placed above civilians.Politicians and publicists laid great success on the need for men to be aggressive, strong and masculine.The media glorified trench life but actually soldiers lived miserable lives in these trenches, trapped with rats feeding on corpses.They faced poisonous gas and enemy shelling, and witnessed their ranks reduce rapidly.Aggressive war propaganda and national honour occupied centre stage in the public sphere, while popular support grew for conservative dictatorships that had recently come into being.

According to the Nazis, which people were to be regarded as desirable?
  • a)
    Pure and healthy Nordic Aryans
  • b)
    German soldiers who helped in territorial expansion.
  • c)
    German police of different types.
  • d)
    All the above.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Pooja Shah answered
Nazis wanted only a society of ‘pure and healthy Nordic Aryans’. They alone were considered ‘desirable’. Only they were seen as worthy of prospering and multiplying against all others who were classed as ‘undesirable’. This meant that even those Germans who were seen as impure or abnormal had no right to exist.

When did Hitler try to seize control of Bavaria and capture Berlin?
  • a)
    1919
  • b)
    1929
  • c)
     1923
  • d)
    1933
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Oviya Senthil answered
In 1923 Hitler plan to seize control of Mahavira and mast Berlin to capture the power but he failed in that plan and it right for presence and was arrested and later released without any issue

World War II began with German invasion of ?
  • a)
    Poland
  • b)
    Belgium
  • c)
    Austria
  • d)
    Czechoslovakia
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Vikram Khanna answered
The German-Soviet Pact of August 1939, which stated that Poland was to be partitioned between the two powers, enabled Germany to attack Poland without the fear of Soviet intervention. On September 1, 1939, Germany invaded Poland. The Polish army was defeated within weeks of the invasion.

Which of the following was not a feature of the new Nazi style of politics ? 
  • a)
    Massive rallies
  • b)
    Ritualised applause
  • c)
    Red banners with Swastika
  • d)
    Not so powerful speeches of Hitler
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Jyoti Kapoor answered
Three features of the new style of politics:
I) placed a lot of emphasis on rituals, propagand, spectacles to mobilise people.

ii) rallies and public meeting held were held to support for hitler and instill a sense of unity among people.

iii)red banners with swastika nazi salute rounds of applause after speeches were part of spectacle of power.

The International War Tribunal was set up in ?
  • a)
    Vienna
  • b)
    Munich
  • c)
    Nuremberg
  • d)
    Auschwitz
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Pooja Shah answered
The four major Allied powers—France, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, and the United States—set up the International Military Tribunal (IMT) in Nuremberg, Germany, to prosecute and punish “the major war criminals of the European Axis.” 

German defeat in World War I ?
  • a)
    led to the establishment of the Weimer Republic
  • b)
    adoption of declaration of rights of man and citizens
  • c)
    establishment of Nazi rule
  • d)
    restoration of monarchy
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Ravi Verma answered
In November 1918, with internal revolution, a stalemated war, Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire suing for peace, Austria-Hungary falling apart from multiple ethnic tensions, and pressure from the German high command, the Kaiser and all German ruling princes abdicated. On 9 November 1918, the Social Democrat Philipp Scheidemann proclaimed a Republic, in cooperation with the business and middle classes, not the revolting workers. The new government led by the German Social Democrats called for and received an armistice on 11 November 1918; in practice it was a surrender, and the Allies kept up the food blockade to guarantee an upper hand. The war was over; the history books closed on the German Empire. It was succeeded by the democratic, yet flawed, Weimar Republic.

Seven million soldiers and sailors were quickly demobilized, and they became a conservative voice that drowned out the radical left in cities such as Kiel and Berlin. The radicals formed the Spartakusbund and later the Communist Party of Germany.

Germany lost the war because it was decisively defeated by a stronger military power; it was out of soldiers and ideas, and was losing ground every day by October 1918. Nevertheless, it was still in France when the war ended on Nov. 11 giving die-hard nationalists the chance to blame the civilians back home for betraying the army and surrendering. This was the false "Stab-in-the-back legend" that soured German politics in the 1920s and caused a distrust of democracy and the Weimar government

The National Assembly met at Weimer and decided to establish
  • a)
    a democratic constitution with a federal structure
  • b)
    a communist form of government
  • c)
    a powerful monarchy
  • d)
    a military state
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Meera Singh answered
The Weimar National Assembly (German: Weimarer Nationalversammlung) was the constitutional convention and de facto parliament of Germany from 6 February 1919 to 6 June 1920. The assembly drew up the new constitution which was in force from 1919 to 1933, technically remaining in effect even until the end of Nazi rule in 1945. It convened in Weimar, Thuringia and is the reason for this period in German history becoming known as the Weimar Republic.
 
With the end of the First World War and the start of the November Revolution, Chancellor Max of Baden announced the abdication of the German Emperor Wilhelm II on 9 November 1918. He also appointed Friedrich Ebert as his own successor as Chancellor. The Council of the People's Deputies, a provisional government consisting of three delegates from the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and three from the Independent Social Democratic Party (USPD), took over the executive power on the following day and called for a National Congress of Councils on 16 to 21 December to convene in Berlin. This Reichsrätekongress set elections for a national assembly to take place on 19 January 1919.

The German parliament was known as:
  • a)
    National Parliament
  • b)
    German Legislature
  • c)
    Reichstag
  • d)
    Estates General
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Priyal Reddy answered
The German parliament was known as the Reichstag. This legislative body was established in 1871, following the unification of Germany under the leadership of Chancellor Otto von Bismarck. The Reichstag was responsible for passing laws and approving the national budget, and its members were elected through a system of proportional representation.

History of the Reichstag

The Reichstag was first convened in 1871, and it continued to play a central role in German politics until its dissolution in 1933. During this time, the Reichstag faced a number of challenges and crises, including the rise of the Nazi Party in the 1920s and 1930s.

One of the most significant events in the history of the Reichstag was the Reichstag Fire of 1933, which was used by the Nazis as a pretext to seize power and establish a dictatorship. Following the fire, the Nazis suspended civil liberties and began to systematically persecute their political opponents.

Re-establishment of the Reichstag

After the fall of the Nazi regime in 1945, the Reichstag was re-established as the parliament of West Germany. Following the reunification of Germany in 1990, the Reichstag became the parliament of the unified German state.

Today, the Reichstag is known as the Bundestag, and it is located in Berlin. The Bundestag is responsible for representing the interests of the German people and passing laws that affect the country as a whole. Its members are elected through a system of proportional representation, and the Bundestag is considered to be one of the most powerful parliaments in Europe.

Why did the Nuremburg Tribunal sentence only 11 Nazis to death for such a massive genocide?
  • a)
    Only these 11 Nazis were found guilty
  • b)
    The Allies did not want to be harsh on the defeated Germany as they had been after World War I
  • c)
    Germany promised never to repeat such an act
  • d)
    Germany was ready to pay a huge compensation to the Allied countries for these killings
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Rohit Sharma answered
The correct answer is "B". Actually,they did not want to repeat the same mistakes that they did after the World War I. The world war II was a way through which the citizens of Nazi Germany sought to take revenge for their humiliation and disgrace caused by the treaty of versailles. In order to avoid such situations,Nuremberg Tribunal decided not to be harsh on them as they had been earlier. Maybe they felt guilty about it.

Who among the following topped the list of undesirables' ? 
  • a)
    Blacks
  • b)
    Jews
  • c)
    Gypsies
  • d)
    Nordic Aryans
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Sonam rao answered
Jews topped the list of undesirables. At first, the Nazis boycotted Jewish businesses for one day in April 1933. Then legislation excluded Jews from certain professions. The Nuremberg Laws created very detailed Nazi definitions of who was Jewish. Many people who never considered themselves Jewish suddenly became targets of Nazi persecution.

What was the most important result of the Spartacus League uprising in Germany in 1918-19 ?
  • a)
    The Weimar Republic crushed the rebellion
  • b)
    The Spartacists founded the Communist Party of Germany
  • c)
    The Weimar government accepted the demands of the Spartacus League
  • d)
    Both (a) and (b)
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

The Spartacist League was a political party that opposed the Weimer Republic in Germany. They were in favour of a Soviet-style governance. However, they could not achieve the success as they were opposed by the Socialists, Democrats, Catholics and  severely crushed by the Free Corps. 

What is the name of the world’s biggest stock exchange located in the USA?           
  • a)
    World trade centre                                      
  • b)
    Wall street Exchange           
  • c)
    World Exchange market                  
  • d)
    None of these
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Alok Verma answered
B is the correct option.Wall Street is a street located in the lower Manhattan section of New York City that is the home of the New York Stock Exchange or NYSE. The New York Stock Exchange is the largest stock exchange in the world, with an equity market capitalization over 25 trillion U.S. dollars in April 2020.

When was the Nazi Party formed?
  • a)
    1919                  
  • b)
    1920              
  • c)
    1921                  
  • d)
    1922
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Mohit Malik answered
The Nazi Party emerged from the German nationalist, racist and populist Freikorps paramilitary culture, which fought against the communist uprisings in post-World War I Germany in 1920.

Which of the following was the most feared security force of the Nazi State ? 
  • a)
    Storm Troopers (SA)
  • b)
    Protection Squads (SS)
  • c)
    Gestapo
  • d)
    Security Service
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Sarita Reddy answered
Besides the existing regular police and the SA or Storm Troopers, special surveillance and security forces like the Gestapo (secret state police), the SS (the protection squads), criminal police and the Security Service (SD) were created to control and order society. Out of these, the Gestapo was the most feared security force of the Nazi state. 

Which of the following was a special surveillance and security force created by Hitler ?
  • a)
    Regular police force in green uniform and stormtroopers
  • b)
    Gestapo (secret state police), the SS (the protection squads)
  • c)
    Criminal police (SD), the security service
  • d)
    Both (b) and (c)
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

The correct answer is option 'D' - both (b) and (c).

Explanation:
The special surveillance and security force created by Hitler included both the Gestapo (secret state police) and the SS (the protection squads), as well as the Criminal Police (SD) and the Security Service.

1. Gestapo (secret state police):
The Gestapo was the official secret state police of Nazi Germany. It was established in 1933 and operated until the end of World War II in 1945. The primary purpose of the Gestapo was to identify and suppress any opposition or resistance to Hitler's regime. The Gestapo had extensive powers to arrest, interrogate, and imprison individuals suspected of treason, espionage, or any other activities deemed threatening to the Nazi regime.

2. SS (the protection squads):
The SS, or Schutzstaffel, was initially created as Hitler's personal bodyguard unit. However, it expanded its role and became one of the most powerful organizations in Nazi Germany. The SS was responsible for various tasks, including internal security, intelligence gathering, and maintaining control over concentration camps and the Holocaust. They played a major role in implementing Hitler's policies and carrying out acts of violence and repression.

3. Criminal Police (SD):
The Criminal Police, or SD (Sicherheitsdienst), was the intelligence agency of the SS. It was responsible for collecting information, conducting investigations, and monitoring potential threats to the Nazi regime. The SD played a crucial role in identifying and eliminating political opponents and gathering intelligence on various groups and individuals.

4. Security Service:
The Security Service, or Sicherheitsdienst, was also a part of the SS. It was responsible for gathering intelligence, conducting surveillance, and carrying out counterintelligence activities. The Security Service played a significant role in maintaining internal security and suppressing any form of dissent or opposition.

In summary, Hitler created a special surveillance and security force that included the Gestapo, the SS, the Criminal Police (SD), and the Security Service. These organizations were instrumental in maintaining Hitler's control, suppressing opposition, and carrying out acts of violence and repression during the Nazi regime.

Assertion (A): The Nazi regime used carefully crafted language and media to propagate their ideologies.
Reason (R): The Nazis avoided using direct terms like 'kill' or 'murder' in their official communications, employing euphemisms like 'special treatment' or 'final solution' instead.
  • a)
    If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
  • b)
    If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion
  • c)
    If Assertion is true but Reason is false
  • d)
    If both Assertion and Reason are false
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Let's Tute answered
  • The Assertion is true since the Nazi regime indeed utilized language and media meticulously to spread their ideologies.
  • The Reason is also true as the Nazis refrained from direct terms like 'kill' or 'murder', opting for more euphemistic language.
  • However, Reason does not directly explain why the Nazis used carefully crafted language and media; it provides a specific example of their use of euphemisms but does not fully account for the broader strategy of propaganda. Thus, Option B is correct: both Assertion and Reason are true, but the Reason is not the direct explanation of the Assertion

Germany’s ‘genocidal war’ was against which of the following people ?
  • a)
    Jews and political opponents
  • b)
    Gypsies and Polish civilians
  • c)
    Germans who were considered mentally and physically disabled
  • d)
    All the above
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Abhijeet Kumar answered
Germany, officially known as the Federal Republic of Germany, is a country located in Central Europe. It is bordered by Denmark to the north, Poland and the Czech Republic to the east, Austria and Switzerland to the south, and France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands to the west.

Germany has a population of over 83 million people, making it the most populous country in the European Union. Its capital and largest city is Berlin. The country has a rich history, being home to ancient tribes, the Holy Roman Empire, and later, the German Empire and Nazi Germany.

After World War II, Germany was divided into East Germany and West Germany, but the country was reunified in 1990. Since then, Germany has become one of the world's leading economies and is known for its technological advancements, manufacturing, and export industries.

Germany is also known for its contributions to art, music, and philosophy, with famous figures such as Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Immanuel Kant hailing from the country. It is also renowned for its beer culture, Oktoberfest celebrations, and Christmas markets.

The country has a parliamentary system of government, with the President serving as the head of state and the Chancellor serving as the head of government. Germany is a member of the United Nations, the European Union, NATO, and many other international organizations.

What was the response of the Germans to the new Weimar Republic?
  • a)
    They held the new Weimar Republic responsible for Germany’s defeat and the disgrace at Versailles
  • b)
    The republic carried the burden of war guilt and national humiliation
  • c)
    It became the target of attacks in the conservative national circles
  • d)
    All the above
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Germany emerged from World War I with huge debts incurred to finance a costly war for almost five years. The treasury was empty, the currency was losing value, and Germany needed to pay its war debts and the huge reparations bill imposed on it by the Treaty of Versailles, which officially ended the war.

The Treaty of Versailles (1920) signed at the end of World War I, was harsh and humiliating for Germany, because
  • a)
    Germany lost its overseas colonies, and 13 percent of its territories
  • b)
    It lost 75% of its iron and 26% of its coal to France, Poland, Denmark and Lithuania, was forced to pay compensation of 6 billion pounds
  • c)
    The western powers demilitarised Germany and they occupied resource-rich Rhineland in the 1920s
  • d)
    All the above
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Roshni Shah answered
It was harsh and humiliating because Germany lost its overseas colonies, a tenth of its population, 13% of its territories, 75% of its iron and 26% of its coal to France, Poland, Denmark, and Lithuania.
The Allied powers demilitarised Germany to weaken its powers.
The War Guilt Clause held Germany responsible for the war damages that the Allied countries had to suffer.
 Germany was forced to pay a compensation of 6 billion. 
The Allied armies also occupied the resource-rich Rhineland for much of the 1920s. 
Many Germans held the Weimar Republic responsible for not only the defeat in the war but the disgrace at Versailles.
 

The terrible destruction of human life has come to be known as the ?           
  • a)
    Final solution     
  • b)
    All of these
  • c)
    Horrific              
  • d)
    Holocaust           
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Priya Menon answered
The Terrible Destruction of Human Life

Final Solution: This term specifically refers to the Nazi plan to exterminate the Jewish population during World War II.

Horrific: The destruction of human life during the Holocaust was indeed horrific, with millions of innocent people being systematically killed.

Holocaust: This term is commonly used to refer to the genocide of six million Jews by the Nazis during World War II, as well as the millions of other victims, including Romani people, disabled individuals, and others.

By using the term "All of these", it acknowledges that the destruction of human life during the Holocaust was indeed all of the above - a final solution, horrific, and a true holocaust.

Hitler’s world view, which was also the Nazi ideology, was
  • a)
    There was no equality between people, only a racial hierarchy
  • b)
    The blond, blue-eyed, Nordic German Aryans were at the top and Jews at the bottom. The coloured people were placed in between
  • c)
    Jews were the anti-race, the arch enemies of the Aryans
  • d)
    All the above
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Preethi Mehta answered
Adolf Hitler (1889-1945) was a German politician and leader of the Nazi party. He rose to power in 1933 and became the Chancellor of Germany. He later became the Führer (leader) of Germany from 1934 until his death in 1945. Hitler is known for his role in World War II and his genocidal policies which resulted in the deaths of millions of people, including six million Jews during the Holocaust. His beliefs in racial purity and Aryan supremacy led to the invasion of Poland and the start of World War II. Hitler's rule was characterized by totalitarianism, propaganda, and the suppression of dissent. His legacy remains controversial and his actions are widely condemned.

Who were called the ‘November criminals’ ?
  • a)
    The Opponents of Weimar Republic
  • b)
    The Emperor who abdicated, and his men
  • c)
    The supporters of Weimar Republic
  • d)
    None of the above
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Ishan Nair answered
When the Nazi Party came to power in 1933, they made the legend an integral part of their official history of the 1920s, portraying the Weimar Republic as the work of the "November criminals" who stabbed the nation in the back to seize power while betraying it.

 Which of the following is not true of ordinary people in Nazi Germany?
  • a)
    Majority genuinely believed Nazism would bring prosperity and well-being
  • b)
    Every German was a Nazi
  • c)
     They were scared to act, to differ, to protest
  • d)
    Majority of Germans were passive onlookers
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

UPSC Achievers answered
Nazi supporters hated Jews or their look alike. They felt that Nazism would bring prosperity and improve general well- being. Every German was not Nazi.  Many German people organised active resistance to Nazism, braving police repression and death. The large majority of German, however, were passive onlookers and apathetic witnesses. They were too scared to act, to differ, to protest. They preferred to look away.

What were ghettos?
  • a)
    Political organisations
  • b)
    Areas where Jews lived
  • c)
    Playgrounds of German children
  • d)
    None of these
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Palak Tiwari answered
Understanding Ghettos
Ghettos were specific urban areas where Jewish populations were forcibly segregated during World War II and before. The term has historical roots and has evolved over time, but it is most commonly associated with the tragic experiences of Jews under Nazi rule.
Historical Context
- Ghettos emerged as a response to widespread anti-Semitism.
- The Nazis implemented a systematic approach to isolate Jews from the rest of society.
Characteristics of Ghettos
- Isolation: Ghettos were typically located in overcrowded parts of towns and cities, separated from non-Jewish populations.
- Living Conditions: Life in the ghettos was marked by severe deprivation, with limited access to food, medical care, and basic sanitation.
- Control: The Nazi regime strictly controlled these areas, imposing curfews and restricting movement.
Purpose of Ghettos
- Segregation: The primary purpose was to segregate Jews from the general population, dehumanizing them and stripping away their rights.
- Preparation for Deportation: Ghettos served as temporary holding areas before mass deportations to concentration camps, where many faced extermination.
Conclusion
In conclusion, ghettos were not merely living quarters but represented a grim chapter in history where Jews were systematically oppressed and marginalized. Understanding this term helps illuminate the broader context of the Holocaust and the severe impact of anti-Semitic policies during this period.

On which country Germany invade on 3 August 1914.         
  • a)
    Japan                 
  • b)
    America           
  • c)
    France                                
  • d)
    Balkans
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Ishani Singh answered
The correct option is C.
Germany realized that a war with Russia meant a war with France, and so its war plans called for an immediate attack on France – through Belgium – hoping for a quick victory before the slow-moving Russians could become a factor.

When did Weimer Republic establish ?           
  • a)
    1917                  
  • b)
    1918              
  • c)
    1919                  
  • d)
    1920
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Diya Deshpande answered
The Weimar Republic was established in Germany in the aftermath of World War I. It was officially founded on February 6, 1919, making option 'C' the correct answer.

Here is a detailed explanation:

Background:
- The Weimar Republic was formed after the abdication of Kaiser Wilhelm II, which marked the end of the German monarchy.
- The abdication was a result of Germany's defeat in World War I and the subsequent political and social unrest in the country.
- The Republic was named after the city of Weimar, where the National Assembly convened to draft a new constitution.

Establishment of the Weimar Republic:
1. The Armistice:
- On November 11, 1918, Germany signed an armistice with the Allies, effectively ending World War I.
- This armistice led to the collapse of the German monarchy and the beginning of the transition to a democratic system.

2. The National Assembly:
- In December 1918, elections were held for a National Assembly, which would be responsible for drafting a new constitution.
- The Assembly convened in Weimar, as Berlin was considered too volatile due to ongoing political unrest.

3. The Weimar Constitution:
- The National Assembly worked on drafting a constitution that would establish a parliamentary democracy in Germany.
- The constitution was adopted on August 11, 1919, and it laid the foundation for the Weimar Republic.

Key Features of the Weimar Republic:
- The Weimar Republic was a democratic system with a parliamentary form of government.
- It granted universal suffrage, allowing all adult citizens, regardless of gender, to vote in elections.
- It established a President as the head of state and a Chancellor as the head of government.
- The Republic also included a bicameral legislature, consisting of the Reichstag (lower house) and the Reichsrat (upper house).

Conclusion:
The Weimar Republic was established in Germany in 1919, following the end of World War I and the abdication of Kaiser Wilhelm II. It was the first attempt at establishing a democratic government in Germany, but it faced numerous challenges, including economic instability and political extremism, which eventually led to its downfall in 1933 with the rise of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party.

Against which of these countries had Germany fought during World War I (1914-1918) ?
  • a)
    England
  • b)
    France
  • c)
    Russia
  • d)
    All the above
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Radha Patel answered
Germany fought against all of the above mentioned countries during World War I (1914-1918).

Explanation:
World War I was a global conflict that involved many countries, but Germany was particularly involved in fighting against England, France, and Russia.

1. England:
Germany and England were both major powers during this time, and their rivalry was a significant factor in the outbreak of the war. Germany's aggressive naval expansion and the development of its navy under Admiral Alfred von Tirpitz threatened British naval supremacy. As a result, England declared war on Germany in August 1914, and the two countries became bitter enemies throughout the war.

2. France:
Germany's main military objective at the beginning of World War I was to quickly defeat France and then focus on the Eastern Front. Germany launched a massive offensive against France through Belgium, known as the Schlieffen Plan. However, France put up a strong resistance, and the war on the Western Front turned into a stalemate with brutal trench warfare. Germany fought against France for the entire duration of the war, with major battles such as the Battle of the Marne and the Battle of Verdun.

3. Russia:
Germany also fought against Russia on the Eastern Front. Russia's decision to mobilize its army in response to Austria-Hungary's declaration of war on Serbia prompted Germany to declare war on Russia in August 1914. The Eastern Front witnessed large-scale battles and brutal fighting, including the Battle of Tannenberg and the Battle of the Masurian Lakes. Germany aimed to secure its eastern borders and prevent a two-front war, but the conflict with Russia ultimately drained German resources and contributed to its defeat.

In conclusion, Germany fought against England, France, and Russia during World War I. The war had a profound impact on all countries involved and resulted in significant geopolitical changes and the loss of millions of lives.

Which of the following accurately summarizes Germany's involvement in World War I?
  • a)
    Germany fought alongside the Allies against the Austrian empire.
  • b)
    Germany made significant initial gains by occupying England and Russia.
  • c)
    Germany and the Austrian empire fought against the Allies, hoping for a quick victory.
  • d)
    Germany, along with the Austrian empire, fought against the Allies but was eventually defeated in November 1918.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Imk Pathshala answered
Germany and the Austrian Empire fought against the Allies: Germany formed the Central Powers along with the Austrian Empire and fought against the Allied Powers, which included countries like France, Russia, and the United Kingdom, but was eventually defeated in November 1918.
Topic in NCERT: Birth of the Weimar Republic
Line in NCERT: "Germany, a powerful empire in the early years of the twentieth century, fought the First World War (1914-1918) alongside the Austrian empire and against the Allies (England, France and Russia.) All joined the war enthusiastically hoping to gain from a quick victory. [...] However the Allies, strengthened by the US entry in 1917, won, defeating Germany and the Central Powers in November 1918."

What was Hitler's ideology of lebensraum or living space? 
  • a)
    Multistoreyed buildings should be built in Germany to increase the living space
  • b)
    The world must be occupied enabling the material resources and power of the German nation
  • c)
    New territories had to be acquired for settlement
  • d)
    Both (B) and (C)
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

EduRev Class 9 answered
The other aspect of Hitler’s ideology was related to the geopolitical concept of Lebensraum, or living space. He believed that new territories had to be acquired for settlement. This would enhance the area of the mother country while enabling the settlers on new lands to retain an intimate link with the place of their origin. It would also enhance the material resources and power of the German nation. 
Topic in NCERT: Lebensraum and Geopolitical Ideology
Line in NCERT: "The other aspect of Hitler's ideology related to the geopolitical concept of Lebensraum, or living space. He believed that new territories had to be acquired for settlement. This would enhance the area of the mother country, while enabling the settlers on new lands to retain an intimate link with the place of their origin. It would also enhance the material resources and power of the German nation."

Which was not a feature of Jew stereotypes ?
  • a)
    Weak and degenerate
  • b)
    Vermin and rats
  • c)
    Foreign agents
  • d)
    Generous and charitable
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Rithika Menon answered
Charity is considered one of the highest virtues in Hinduism. Hindus are advised to cultivate generosity to overcome their selfish nature and cultivate detachment and dispassion. The scriptures suggest that generosity or charitable nature leads to removal of sinful karma and thereby to self-purification.

During which period did the Great Economic Depression significantly impact the German economy?
  • a)
    1914-1918
  • b)
    1929-1932
  • c)
    1939-1945
  • d)
    1945-1949
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Imk Pathshala answered
The Great Economic Depression profoundly affected the German economy between 1929 and 1932, leading to a significant decline in industrial production, widespread unemployment, and a series of socio-economic crises that deeply impacted the country.

What name is given to the German Parliament ?           
  • a)
    Reichstag           
  • b)
    Duke           
  • c)
    National people congress           
  • d)
    Duma
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Jaideep Verma answered
Explanation:
The name given to the German Parliament is Reichstag.

History of Reichstag:
- The Reichstag was first established in 1871 after the unification of Germany.
- It consisted of representatives elected by universal suffrage.
- The building was destroyed by fire in 1933 and was rebuilt after World War II.
- The building was reopened in 1999 after the reunification of Germany.

Functions of Reichstag:
- The Reichstag is responsible for passing laws and approving the budget.
- It also has the power to elect the Chancellor of Germany.
- The Reichstag has two houses: the Bundestag and the Bundesrat.
- The Bundestag is the lower house and consists of elected representatives.
- The Bundesrat is the upper house and consists of representatives appointed by the state governments.

Role of Reichstag in German Politics:
- The Reichstag is a key institution in German politics and plays a crucial role in shaping the country's future.
- It is responsible for representing the interests of the German people and ensuring that their voices are heard.
- The Reichstag also plays a key role in promoting democracy and upholding the rule of law.

Conclusion:
In conclusion, the name given to the German Parliament is Reichstag. The Reichstag plays a crucial role in German politics and is responsible for passing laws, approving the budget, and electing the Chancellor of Germany. It is a key institution in promoting democracy and upholding the rule of law.

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