Question 12 - MCQ Questions (1 Marks) - Chapter 1 Class 10 History - Rise of Nationalism in Europe - History

Identify the characteristics of Cavour among the following and choose the correct option :

1. He was an Italian statesman.
2. He spoke French much better than Italian.
3. He was a tactful diplomat.
4. He belonged to a Royal family.

1. Only 1 and 2 are correct.
2. Only 1. 2 and 3 are correct.
3. Only 2, 3 and 4 are correct.
4. Only 1, 2 and 4 are correct.

Answer:

So, the correct answer is (b) - Only 1, 2 and 3 are correct.

Explanation

• Chief Minister Cavour led the movement to unify the regions of Italy . He was an I talian statesman. Cavour spoke French much better than he did Italian. Through a tactful diplomatic alliance with France , done with the help of Cavour, Sardinia-Piedmont was able to defeat Austrian forces in 1 859.

Checking the options

1.  He was an Italian statesman -  Chief Minister Cavour was an Italian statesman. So, this is correct .
2. He spoke French much better than Italian - Chief Minister Cavour like many other wealthy and educated members of the Italian elite, he spoke French much better than he did Italian.  So, this is correct .
3. He was a tactful diplomat - Through a tactful diplomatic alliance with France engineered by Cavour , Sardinia-Piedmont succeeded in defeating the Austrian forces in 1859.  So, this is correct .
4. He belonged to a royal family - Cavour was born in the house of aristocrats who did not belong to the royal family. So, this is incorrect .