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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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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