Question 10 [Picture-Based Question] - Teachoo Sample Paper - Social Science Class 9 - Paper 2 - Teachoo Sample Paper - Social Science Class 9

This poster states: ‘The smoke from the chimneys is the breathing of Soviet Russia.’ 

What message does the poster convey about the Soviet Union in the 1920s and 1930s? 

1. The Soviet Union was suffering from environmental pollution and health problems.

2. Industrialization came to be seen as a symbol of socialism in the Soviet Union.

3. The Soviet Union was facing a shortage of energy and resources. 

4. The Soviet Union was preparing for a war with its enemies.

Answer:

Answer by student

The correct answer is (B) Industrialization came to be seen as a symbol of socialism in the Soviet Union.

Detailed Explanation by Teachoo

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Let’s check all the options and see why they are correct or incorrect.

• Option (A) The Soviet Union was suffering from environmental pollution and health problems - The poster does not show any signs of suffering or health problems. It shows a positive and proud attitude toward the smoke and the factories. The poster was meant to glorify industrialization and socialism, not to criticize them. This option is incorrect. ❌
  
  
• Option (B) Industrialization came to be seen as a symbol of socialism in the Soviet Union - The poster shows that the smoke from the chimneys is the breathing of Soviet Russia, which means that industrialization is essential and vital for the country. The poster also has a red star, which is a symbol of communism and socialism. The poster was part of a propaganda campaign to promote industrialization and socialism as the goals and achievements of the Soviet Union. This option is correct .✅
  
  
• Option (C) The Soviet Union was facing a shortage of energy and resources - The poster does not show any signs of shortage or scarcity. It shows abundance and productivity. The poster was meant to show that the Soviet Union had enough energy and resources to power its industries and economy. This option is incorrect .❌
  
  
• Option (D) The Soviet Union was preparing for a war with its enemies - The poster does not show any signs of war or conflict. It shows peace and harmony. The poster was meant to show that the Soviet Union was strong and prosperous, not threatened or aggressive. This option is incorrect . ❌

Thus, option (B): Industrialization came to be seen as a symbol of socialism in the Soviet Union is correct .

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