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In 19th century Europe, conservatives:
  • a)
    favoured radical restructure of society
  • b)
    toleration of all religious
  • c)
    opposed uncontrolled dynastic rulers
  • d)
    accepted the idea of gradual change in society
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Aditi Sharma answered
In the eighteenth century, conservatives had been generally opposed to the idea of change.
After the French revolution, however, even conservatives had opened their minds to the need for change.
By the nineteenth century, they accepted that some change was inevitable but believed that the past had to be respected and change had to be brought about through a slow process.

Read the source given below and answer the following questions:
One of the groups which looked to change society were the liberals. Liberals wanted a nation which tolerated all religions. We should remember that at this time European states usually discriminated in favour of one religion or another (Britain favoured the Church of England, Austria and Spain favoured the Catholic Church). Liberals also opposed the uncontrolled power of dynastic rulers. They wanted to safeguard the rights of individuals against governments. They argued for a representative elected parliamentary government, subject to laws interpreted by a well trained judiciary that was independent of rulers and officials. However, they were not 'democrats'. They did not believe in universal adult franchise, that is, the right of every citizen to vote. They felt men of property mainly should have the vote. They also did not want the vote for women.
Q. Liberals wanted a nation which tolerated:
  • a)
    No religion
  • b)
    One religion
  • c)
    Few religions
  • d)
    All religions
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Meera Rana answered
(i) The liberals were one of the groups which wanted to change society. The liberals wanted a nation which tolerated all religions.
(ii) At that time the European states usually discriminated in favour of one religion or another.
(iii) Liberals also opposed the uncontrolled power of dynastic rulers. They wanted to safeguard the rights of the individuals against governments.
(iv) They argued for a representative elected Parliamentary Government subject to laws interpreted by a well trained Judiciary that was independent of rulers and officials.
(v) They did not believe in universal adult franchise, i.e., the right of every citizen to vote. They felt that men of property mainly should have the right to vote. They did not want the vote for women.

Liberals were opposed to
  • a)
    secularism
  • b)
    rights of individuals
  • c)
    a representative form of government
  • d)
    universal adult franchise
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Aditi Sharma answered
Liberals looked to change society:
  • They wanted a nation that tolerated all religions.
  • They opposed the uncontrolled power of dynastic rulers.
  • They wanted to safeguard the rights of individuals against governments.
  • They argued for a representative, elected parliamentary government, subject to laws interpreted by a well-trained judiciary that was independent of rules and officials.
  • They did not believe in Universal Adult Franchise, felt a man of the property mainly should have the vote, also did not want the vote for a woman.

In Russia, Kulaks meant well-to-do peasants.
  • a)
    True
  • b)
    false
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

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Which among the following groups was against any kind of political or social change?
  • a)
    nationalists
  • b)
    conservatives
  • c)
    liberals
  • d)
    radicals
Correct answer is 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Conservatives were against the any type of political or social change because they do not want any change in society and they want to follow ancient rules that's why they are against any change in the society.

Which one of the following was one of the three demands that ‘Vladimir Lenin' proposed in his April Theses?
  • a)
    To rename the Bolshevik party like the communist party
  • b)
    To nationalise the Banks
  • c)
    To have common systems of election
  • d)
    To support the Provisional Government
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Radha Iyer answered
So he put forward three demands, called as Lenin's 'April Theses':
(i) The war to be brought to an end and Russia should withdraw itself from the war.
(ii) Land to be transferred to the peasants, thus feudalism to be banned.
(iii) Banks to be nationalised.

Which of the following titles is associated with the Russian ruler?
  • a)
    Emperor
  • b)
    Kaisar
  • c)
    Tsar
  • d)
    King
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Aditi Sharma answered
"Emperor” remained the official title for subsequent Russian rulers, but they continued to be known as “tsars” in popular usage until the imperial regime was overthrown by the Russian Revolution of 1917.

Leader of the Bolsheviks 
  • a)
    Kerensky
  • b)
    Vladimir Lenin
  • c)
    Stalin
  • d)
    Gorbachov
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Sarita Reddy answered
The Bolsheviks, founded by Vladimir Lenin and Alexander Bogdanov, were by 1905 a major organization consisting primarily of workers under a democratic internal hierarchy governed by the principle of democratic centralism, who considered themselves the leaders of the revolutionary working class of Russia.

The fall of the monarchy in February 1917 and the events of October are normally called the French Revolution.
  • a)
    True
  • b)
    False
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Amit Kumar answered
Russian Revolution: Fall of monarchy in February 1917 and events of October normally called the Russian revolution. Tsar Nicholas ruled Russia in 1914.

Capitalists believed in ?
  • a)
    control of property by society
  • b)
    workers rights
  • c)
    sharing of profits with workers
  • d)
    profit and private property
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Rhea Mehta answered
**Answer:**

**Capitalists believed in profit and private property.**

Capitalism is an economic system characterized by private ownership of property and the pursuit of profit. Capitalists are individuals or businesses that own and control the means of production, such as factories, land, and machinery. They seek to maximize their profits through the production and sale of goods and services.

**Private Property:**

Capitalists believe in the importance of private property rights. Private property refers to the ownership of assets by individuals or businesses rather than by the state or society as a whole. Capitalists argue that private property rights incentivize individuals to invest in and improve their property, leading to increased productivity and economic growth. They believe that individuals should have the right to use, sell, or rent their property as they see fit, without interference from the state.

**Profit:**

Profit is a key motivation for capitalists. They believe that by taking risks and investing capital, they should be able to earn a return on their investment. Capitalists seek to maximize their profits by producing goods and services that are in demand and selling them at a price higher than the cost of production. They argue that the pursuit of profit drives innovation, efficiency, and economic growth.

**Competition:**

Capitalists believe in the importance of competition as a mechanism for allocating resources and driving economic growth. They argue that competition forces businesses to constantly improve their products and services, lower prices, and become more efficient. This benefits consumers by providing them with a wider range of choices and better quality products at lower prices.

**Limited Government Intervention:**

Capitalists generally advocate for limited government intervention in the economy. They believe that free markets, with minimal government interference, are the most efficient way to allocate resources and generate wealth. They argue that excessive regulation and government control can stifle innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic growth.

**Conclusion:**

In summary, capitalists believe in the pursuit of profit and the importance of private property rights. They argue that profit incentives and private ownership of property lead to economic growth and prosperity. Capitalists also emphasize competition and limited government intervention as key principles of a successful capitalist system.

Which of the following was the ruler of Russia during World War I?
  • a)
    Louis XVI 
  • b)
    Tsar Nicholas I
  • c)
    Tsar Nicholas II
  • d)
    Louis XIV
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Suhani Kumari answered
The answer is option c.During the February Revolution, Czar Nicholas II, ruler of Russia since 1894, is forced to abdicate the throne by the Petrograd insurgents, and a provincial government is installed in his place.

Crowned on May 26, 1894, Nicholas was neither trained nor inclined to rule, which did not help the autocracy he sought to preserve in an era desperate for change. The disastrous outcome of the Russo-Japanese War led to the Russian Revolution of 1905, which the czar diffused only after signing a manifesto promising representative government and basic civil liberties in Russia. However, Nicholas soon retracted most of these concessions, and the Bolsheviks and other revolutionary groups won wide support. In 1914, Nicholas led his country into another costly war, and discontent in Russia grew as food became scarce, soldiers became war-weary, and devastating defeats on the eastern front demonstrated the czar’s ineffectual leadership.

Which of the following were important socialists of 19th century Europe? 
  • a)
    Rousseau and Voltaire
  • b)
    Lenin and Stalin
  • c)
    Charles Darwin and Spencer
  • d)
    Karl Marx and Engels
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Radha Iyer answered
The Communist Manifesto was written by Karl Marx & Friedrich Engels in 1848 just before the Revolutions of 1848 swept Europe, expressing what they termed "scientific socialism". In the last third of the 19th century, social democratic parties arose in Europe, drawing mainly from Marxism.

The Bolsheviks were led by Karl Marx.
  • a)
    True
  • b)
    False
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Dont Memorise answered
Bolshevik, (Russian: “One of the Majority”) member of a wing of the Russian Social-Democratic Workers' Party, which, led by Vladimir Lenin, seized control of the government in Russia (October 1917) and became the dominant political power.

Which of the following was not a factor in the Revolution of 1905 ? 
  • a)
    October Manifesto
  • b)
    Bloody Sunday
  • c)
    Condition of Workers
  • d)
    Russo-Japanese War
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Sahil Mehta answered
Reaction from political groups was varied. Liberals were satisfied with the level of reform in the Manifesto. Kadets (rich peasants) wanted reform to go further. They wanted a written constitution and guarantees of a constituent assembly. The Social Revolutionaries (SRs) were critical of the Manifesto, as were the Bolsheviks and Mensheviks. It did not give any more power to the peasants or workers.
As a response to the 1905 Revolution, the October Manifesto succeeded in dividing the opposition, making the Tsar's grip on power more secure.

Before the 18th century, society in Europe was divided into :
  • a)
    castes and classes
  • b)
    liberals, radicals and conservatives
  • c)
    estates and orders
  • d)
    religious groups
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Arun Sharma answered
The revolution, French society was divided into three estates or orders: the First Estate (clergy), Second Estate (nobility) and Third Estate (commoners). With around 27 million people or 98 percent of the population, the Third Estate was the largest of the three by far. 

Why did some liberals and radicals become revolutionaries in France, Italy, Russia etc.?
  • a)
    They wanted to concentrate powers in their own hands
  • b)
    They wanted to overthrow the existing monarchs
  • c)
    They were against equal rights
  • d)
    None of the above
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Ravi Verma answered
The liberals were in favour of safeguarding the rights of individuals against governments and hence opposed the uncontrolled power of dynastic rulers,they also argued for a representative, elected parliamentary government, whereas radicals opposed the privileges of great landowners and wealthy factory owners and disliked the concentration of power in the hands of few but were not against the existence of private property. So, Both liberals and radicals become revolutionaries in France, Italy, Russia etc as wanted to overthrow the existing monarchs.

The Russian Secret Police was referred by which of the following names?
  • a)
    Gestapo
  • b)
    Cheka
  • c)
    Central Intelligence Agency
  • d)
    Storm troopers
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Bably Bhatt answered
The first secret police, called the Cheka, was established in December 1917 as a temporary institution to be abolished once Vladimir Lenin and the Bolsheviks had consolidated their power. The original Cheka, headed by Feliks Dzerzhinskii, was empowered only to investigate “counterrevolutionary” crimes.

In the questions given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statements and chose the correct option :
Assertion (A): Socialists were against Private Property, and saw it as the root of all social ills of the time.
Reason (R): The Propertied were concerned only with personal gain and not with the welfare of those who made the property productive.
  • a)
    Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
  • b)
    Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
  • c)
    A is correct but R is wrong.
  • d)
    A is wrong but R is correct.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Dont Memorise answered
(i) Socialists were against private property. They saw it as the root of all social ills of the time.
(ii) They argued that individuals owned the property that gave employment but the property was concerned only with personal gain and not with the welfare of those who made the property productive.
(iii) So, if society as a whole rather than single individuals controlled property, more attention would be paid to collective social interests.
(iv) Socialists wanted this change and campaigned for it.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?
  • a)
    By 1916, railway lines in Russia began to break down
  • b)
    There were labour shortages and small workshops producing essentials were shut down
  • c)
    Large supplies of grain were sent to feed the army
  • d)
    All the above
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Radha Iyer answered
Russia faced a very tough situation during the First World War. The war on the eastern front' differed from that on the 'western front'.Defeats were shocking and demoralising. Russia's armies lost badly in Germany and Austria between 1914 and 1916. By 1916, railway lines began to break down. 
The First World War badly hit the Russian industries. Russia's own industries were few in number and the country was cut off from other suppliers of industrial goods by German control of the Baltic sea.Industrial equipment disintegrated more rapidly in Russia than elsewhere in Europe. By 1916, railway lines began to break down. Able-bodied men were called up to the war. As a result, there were labour shortages and small workshops producing essentials were shut down.Large supplies of grain were sent to feed the army.
Hence, all the statements are correct.

In the context of Russia, Duma refers to which of the following:
  • a)
    A judicial body
  • b)
    An executive body
  • c)
    An elected Consultative Parliament
  • d)
    An army establishment
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Swati Verma answered
Czar issued a manifesto in October 1905, he promised to grant freedom of speech, press, and assembly.
Also promised a constitution and an elected body called the ‘Duma’ to make the laws.

In 19th century Europe, Conservatives ?
  • a)
    favoured radical restructure of society
  • b)
    toleration of all religions
  • c)
    opposed uncontrolled dynastic rulers
  • d)
    accepted the idea of gradual change in society
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Geetika Shah answered
Conservatives seek to preserve a range of institutions such as religion, parliamentary government, and property rights, with the aim of emphasizing social stability and continuity.

Which of the following groups of countries formed the Central Power during the First World War?
  • a)
    England, Germany, Italy
  • b)
    Austria, Germany, Turkey
  • c)
    Turkey, Germany, France
  • d)
    France, England, Russia
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Pankaj Chawla answered
Formation of Central Powers during WWI

The Central Powers were a group of countries that fought against the Allied Powers during the First World War. Let's have a look at the formation of the Central Powers.

Belligerents of the Central Powers

The countries that formed the Central Powers were:

- Germany: Germany was the leading country in the Central Powers. Its aggressive foreign policy and military build-up were among the main causes of the war.
- Austria-Hungary: Austria-Hungary was an empire that included modern-day Austria, Hungary, and parts of the Balkans. It was an ally of Germany and shared its interest in maintaining the balance of power in Europe.
- Ottoman Empire: The Ottoman Empire, also known as Turkey, joined the Central Powers in 1914. It hoped to regain lost territories and expand its influence in the Middle East.
- Bulgaria: Bulgaria joined the Central Powers in 1915. It was motivated by its territorial ambitions in the Balkans.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the Central Powers were formed by Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria. They fought against the Allied Powers, which included France, Britain, Russia, and later the United States. The war lasted from 1914 to 1918 and resulted in the defeat of the Central Powers. The consequences of the war were far-reaching and included the dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the Ottoman Empire, the emergence of new states in Europe, and the rise of the United States as a global power.

After the year 1500, the rulers of Russia were called –           
  • a)
    Tsars                  
  • b)
    General           
  • c)
    Duke                  
  • d)
    King
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

​The Russian honorific "tsar"—sometimes spelled "czar"—derives from none other than Julius Caesar, who predated theRussian empire by 1,500 years. Equivalent to a king or an emperor, the Tsar was the autocratic, all-powerful ruler of Russia, an institution that lasted from the mid-16th to the early 20th centuries.

Assertion (A): The Russian Social Democratic Workers Party had to operate as an illegal organization.
Reason (R): All political parties were illegal in Russia before 1914.
  • a)
    Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
  • b)
    Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
  • c)
    A is correct but R is wrong.
  • d)
    A is wrong but R is correct.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Dont Memorise answered
All political parties were illegal in Russia before 1914. The Russian Social Democratic Workers Party was founded in 1898 by socialists who respected Marx’s ideas. However, because of government policing, it had to operate as an illegal organisation. It set up a newspaper, mobilised workers and organised strikes.

Which of the following was not a feature of the October Manifesto ? 
  • a)
    Freedom of speech, press and association
  • b)
    Power to make laws conferred on the Duma
  • c)
    Authority of the Tsar was reduced
  • d)
    Final decision-making power was vested in the Tsar
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Ravi Verma answered
The October Manifesto officially The Manifesto on the Improvement of the State Order is a document that served as a precursor to the Russian Empire's first constitution, which would be adopted the next year. The Manifesto was issued by Emperor Nicholas II, under the influence of Sergei Witte, on 30 October  1905 as a response to the Russian Revolution of 1905. Nicholas strenuously resisted these ideas, but gave in after his first choice to head a military dictatorship,Grand Duke Nicholas, threatened to shoot himself in the head if the Tsar did not accept Witte's suggestion. Nicholas reluctantly agreed, and issued what became known as the October Manifesto, promising basic civil rights and an elected parliament called the Duma, without whose approval no laws were to be enacted in Russia in the future. According to his memoirs Witte did not force the Tsar to sign the October Manifesto, which was proclaimed in all the churches.

When did the Soviet Union break up ?           
  • a)
    1989                  
  • b)
    1990           
  • c)
    1991                  
  • d)
    1992
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Arjun Sharma answered
Soviet Union break up In 1991,When the Soviet Union's oil and gas revenue dropped dramatically, the USSR began to lose its hold on Eastern Europe. Meanwhile, Gorbachev's reforms were slow to bear fruit and did more to hasten the collapse of the Soviet Union than to help it.

Which of the statements given about the Socialist Revolutionary Party is not true?
  • a)
    The Socialist Revolutionary Party was formed by socialists active in the countryside
  • b)
    They struggled for peasants’ rights and demanded that land from nobles be transferred to them
  • c)
    They were one united group fighting for their rights
  • d)
    Both (a) and (b)
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Rights and land reformc)They were strongly opposed to the Bolsheviks and their seizure of power in 1917d)They believed in maintaining the existing social and economic system and opposed any form of revolution

d)They believed in maintaining the existing social and economic system and opposed any form of revolution. This statement is not true because the Socialist Revolutionary Party was a revolutionary socialist party that believed in the overthrow of the existing social and economic system and the establishment of a socialist society.

Which of the following statement (s) is/are correct regarding what the ‘liberals’ wanted?
  • a)
    Not to tolerate all the religions
  • b)
    To oppose uncontrolled power of dynastic rulers
  • c)
    Universal adult franchise
  • d)
    Government appointed by the king
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Raghav Bansal answered
European states usually discriminated in favour of one religion or another. Britain favoured the Church of England, Austria and Spain favoured the Catholic Church. Liberals opposed the uncontrolled power of dynastic rulers. They wanted to safeguard the rights of individuals against governments and argued for a representative, elected parliamentary government, a well-trained judiciary that was independent of rulers and officials. They were not democrats and did not believe in the universal adult franchise. They felt that the men of property mainly should have the vote and did not want the vote for women.

Read the source given below and answer the following questions:
The year 1904 was a particularly bad one for Russian workers. Prices of essential goods rose so quickly that real wages declined by 20 percent. The membership of workers' associations rose dramatically. When four members of the Assembly of Russian Workers, which had been formed in 1904, were dismissed at the Putilov Iron Works, there was a call for industrial action. Over the next few days over 110,000 workers in St. Petersburg went on strike demanding a reduction in the working day to eight hours, an increase in wages and improvement in working conditions.
When the procession of workers led by Father Gapon reached the Winter Palace it was attacked by the police and the Cossacks. Over 100 workers were killed and about 300 wounded. The incident, known as Bloody Sunday, started a series of events that became known as the 1905 Revolution. Strikes took place all over the country and universities closed down when student bodies staged walkouts, complaining about the lack of civil liberties. Lawyers, doctors, engineers and other middle class workers established the Union of Unions and demanded a constituent assembly.
Q. In the year 1904, real wages of Russian workers declined by:
  • a)
    25 percent
  • b)
    20 percent
  • c)
    30 percent
  • d)
    40 percent
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Dhruv Banerjee answered


Explanation:

Real wages decline by 20 percent:
- In the year 1904, the prices of essential goods rose rapidly in Russia.
- As a result, the real wages of Russian workers declined by 20 percent.
- This means that the purchasing power of workers decreased significantly during this time.

Impact on Russian workers:
- The decline in real wages put a financial strain on Russian workers and their families.
- It resulted in a decrease in their standard of living and made it difficult for them to afford basic necessities.

Causes of decline:
- The main reason for the decline in real wages was the rapid increase in the prices of essential goods.
- This inflationary trend made it challenging for workers to make ends meet with their existing wages.

Consequences:
- The decline in real wages played a significant role in triggering the 1905 Revolution in Russia.
- It led to widespread discontent among the working class and fueled demands for better working conditions, higher wages, and shorter working hours.

Conclusion:
- The 20 percent decline in real wages in 1904 had a profound impact on Russian workers, contributing to their dissatisfaction and eventual participation in the revolutionary movements of the time.

Which of these statements is/are correct about Europe after the French Revolution ?
  • a)
    Suddenly it seemed possible to change the aristocratic society of the 18th century.
  • b)
    However not everyone wanted a complete transformation of society.
  • c)
    Some wanted gradual shift, while others wanted complete change of society.
  • d)
    All the above
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Sravya Basak answered
The correct option is D.
The French Revolution opened up the possibility of creating a dramatic change in the way in which society was structured.
(ii) Before the 18th century society was broadly divided into estates  and orders and it was the aristocracy and church which controlled  economic and social power.
(iii) Suddenly, after the revolution, it seemed possible to change this. In many parts of the world including Europe and Asia, new ideas  about individual rights and who controlled social power began to  be discussed.
(iv) In India, Raja Rammohan Roy and Derozio talked of the significance of the French Revolution and many others debated the ideas of post-revolutionary Europe.
(v) The developments in the colonies, in turn, reshaped these ideas of societal change.
 

Which of the following factors made autocracy unpopular in Russia?
  • a)
    The German origin of the Tsarina Alexandra
  • b)
    Poor advisors like the Monk Rasputin
  • c)
    The huge cost of fighting in the World War I
  • d)
    Both (a) and (b)
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Jyoti Kapoor answered
The Russian autocracy  was  unpopular :-
1. Tsar was a dictator. Under him the condition of peasants and workers became miserable because he never paid attention to their interests.
so they always remained deprived .
2. Also, the defeat of russia in world war ignited the anger among people. particularly, tsars adviser - rasputin made autocracy more unpopular.

Read the source given below and answer the following questions:
One of the groups which looked to change society were the liberals. Liberals wanted a nation which tolerated all religions. We should remember that at this time European states usually discriminated in favour of one religion or another (Britain favoured the Church of England, Austria and Spain favoured the Catholic Church). Liberals also opposed the uncontrolled power of dynastic rulers. They wanted to safeguard the rights of individuals against governments. They argued for a representative elected parliamentary government, subject to laws interpreted by a well trained judiciary that was independent of rulers and officials. However, they were not 'democrats'. They did not believe in universal adult franchise, that is, the right of every citizen to vote. They felt men of property mainly should have the vote. They also did not want the vote for women.
Q. What was the suffragette?
  • a)
    Women’s movement
  • b)
    Property tax
  • c)
    Land acquisition
  • d)
    Proletariat class
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Women’s movement
The suffragette movement was a women's movement that fought for the right to vote. Suffragettes believed that women should have the same political rights as men, including the right to vote in elections. They organized protests, demonstrations, and other activities to bring attention to their cause and push for change.

Property tax
Property tax is a tax imposed on property owners by the government. It is based on the value of the property and is used to fund various public services and amenities. Property tax is not related to the suffragette movement, which was focused on women's rights and political participation.

Land acquisition
Land acquisition refers to the process of acquiring land for development or public use. It involves the government or private entities purchasing land from individuals or communities. Land acquisition is not connected to the suffragette movement, which was centered on advocating for women's suffrage.

Proletariat class
The proletariat class refers to the working class in society, typically those who do not own the means of production and must sell their labor to survive. The suffragette movement was not specifically about class struggle but rather about gender equality and women's rights, including the right to vote.

The idea of a communist society was given by _____________.
Correct answer is 'Karl Marx'. Can you explain this answer?

Dont Memorise answered
The communist ideology was developed by Karl Marx.
Additional:
  • Karl Marx was a revolutionary, historian, sociologist and economist.
  • He is famous for his theories about capitalism and communism.
  • According to Karl Marx, the last stage of the history of man would be a communist society.
  • The last stage of development would be communism, a time when each person would contribute to society according to his ability and would consume according to his needs.

Capitalists believed in
  • a)
    control of property by society
  • b)
    workers rights
  • c)
    sharing of profits with workers
  • d)
    profit and private property
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Capitalists believed in profit and private property.


Capitalists, also known as supporters of capitalism, believed in profit and private property as fundamental principles of their economic system. Capitalism is an economic system based on the private ownership of resources and the means of production.


Private Property


Private property refers to the ownership of assets, resources, and means of production by individuals or businesses rather than by the state or society as a whole. Capitalists strongly advocated for the protection of private property rights, as they believed it was essential for economic growth and individual freedom. They argued that when individuals have the right to own and control property, they are motivated to invest, innovate, and create wealth.


Profit


Profit is the financial gain that businesses and individuals make through their economic activities. Capitalists believed that the pursuit of profit was a driving force behind economic progress. They argued that when individuals and businesses are motivated by the prospect of making a profit, they are more likely to take risks, invest in new ventures, and innovate. This, in turn, leads to economic growth and the creation of wealth.


Capitalists believed that the profit motive incentivizes individuals and businesses to allocate resources efficiently, as they would seek to maximize their profits by producing goods and services in demand by consumers. They also believed that competition in the marketplace would ensure that resources are allocated effectively, as businesses strive to offer better products and services at competitive prices.


Furthermore, capitalists believed that the distribution of resources and wealth should be determined by market forces rather than by government intervention. They argued that in a free market, where individuals are free to engage in voluntary transactions, resources and wealth would naturally flow to those who provide value to others, leading to a more efficient and prosperous society.


In conclusion, capitalists believed in profit and private property as fundamental principles of their economic system. They saw private property rights and the pursuit of profit as essential for economic growth, individual freedom, and the efficient allocation of resources.

_____________ economy existed in Russia before the Revolution.
Correct answer is 'Agricultural'. Can you explain this answer?

Dont Memorise answered
Socio-economic condition of Russia before the Revolution of 1905
(i) About 85 percent of the Russian population earned their living from agriculture.
(ii) Industry was found in pockets and craftsman took much of the production.
(iii) Most industries were the private property of industrialists.
(iv) In craft units and small workshops, the working day was sometimes 15 hours.
(v) Accommodation varied from rooms to dormitories.
(vi) Workers were divided in social groups.
(vii) Women made up 31 percent of the factory Inborn and were paid less.
Three major effects of the First World War in Germany are:
(i) World War I, ended with the Allies defeating Germany and the Central Powers in November 1918. The Peace Treaty at Versailles with the Allies was a harsh and humiliating Treaty. Germany lost its overseas colonies, a tenth of its population, 13 percent of its territories, 75 percent of its iron and 26 percent of its coal to France, Poland, Denmark and Lithuania.
(ii) The Allied Powers demilitarized Germany to weaken its power. Germany was forced to pay compensation amounting to 6 billion.
(iii) The Allied armies also occupied the resource-rich Rhineland.

Russian peasants pooled their land together periodically and their commune (mir) divided it according to the needs of individual families.
  • a)
    True
  • b)
    False
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Shagun Gupta answered
In Russia, peasants wanted the land of the nobles to be given to them. Frequently, they refused They pooled their land together periodically and their commune (mir) divided it according to the needs of individual families.

Under the system of ..........., the government owns all farms and industries.           
  • a)
    Democracy         
  • b)
    Communism           
  • c)
    Dictator              
  • d)
    All of them
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Jyoti Kapoor answered
Communism is a system of government where all the property is public and the government owns and controls the manufacturing and transportation industries. People share equally from the benefits of labor and they receive the things they need from the government. 

Read the source given below and answer the following questions:
One of the groups which looked to change society were the liberals. Liberals wanted a nation which tolerated all religions. We should remember that at this time European states usually discriminated in favour of one religion or another (Britain favoured the Church of England, Austria and Spain favoured the Catholic Church). Liberals also opposed the uncontrolled power of dynastic rulers. They wanted to safeguard the rights of individuals against governments. They argued for a representative elected parliamentary government, subject to laws interpreted by a well trained judiciary that was independent of rulers and officials. However, they were not 'democrats'. They did not believe in universal adult franchise, that is, the right of every citizen to vote. They felt men of property mainly should have the vote. They also did not want the vote for women.
Q.__________ became one of the most significant and powerful ideas to shape society in the twentieth century, through the revolution in Russia.
  • a)
    Communism
  • b)
    Socialism
  • c)
    Dictatorship
  • d)
    Democracy
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Meera Rana answered
Through the Revolution in Russia, socialism became the most significant and powerful idea to shape society in the 20th century. Russian Monarch Tsar Nicholas II had to give up power. The Russian Revolution led to changes in society and raised the question of economic equality and the wellbeing of workers and peasants. Socialism was established in Europe and many changes were introduced by the new Soviet Government. While Soviet Russia pushed ahead with industrialization and mechanization of agriculture, it denied the rights of citizens that were essential to the working of a democratic society. The ideals of socialism became a part of the anti colonial movements in different countries.

Answer the following in one word/one sentence:
Who formed the Provisional Government in Russia?
Correct answer is 'Soviet leaders and Duma leaders'. Can you explain this answer?

Dont Memorise answered
On Sunday, 25th February, the government suspended the Duma. Soviet leaders and Duma leaders formed a Provisional Government to run the country.

Which of the following owned majority of the land in Russia ?  
  • a)
    Peasants, Nobility and Workers
  • b)
    Workers' Crown and Church
  • c)
    Tsar, Peasants and Workers
  • d)
    Nobility, Crown and Church
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Arjun Sharma answered
About 85 per cent of Russia's population earned their living from agriculture but most of them were landless farmers. 
Most of the land was owned by the nobility, the crown and the orthodox church. 

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