Question 3 - True or False - Chapter 1 Class 9 History - French Revolution - History

Which of the following statements are correct?

1. French society in the eighteenth century was divided into three estates, and only members of the th ird estate used to pay taxes.
2. Orange, White and Green are the national colours of France.
3. The political instability of the Directory paved the way for the rise of a military dictator, Napoleon Bonaparte.
4. One of the most revolutionary social reforms of the Jacobin regime was the abolition of slavery in the French colonies.

Options:

1. I and IV are true
2. Only I am true
3. I, III and IV are true
4. II and IV are true

Answer :

So the correct answer is (c) - I, III and IV are true

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Explanation

Let’s check all the statements

• Statement I - French society in the eighteenth century was divided into three estates , and only members of the th ird estate used to pay taxes which is true .
• Statement II - Orange, White and Green are the national colours of France which is false .
• Statement III - The political instability of the Directory paved the way for the rise of a military dictator , Napoleon Bonaparte which is true .
• Statement IV - One of the most revolutionary social reforms of the Jacobin regime was the abolition of slavery in the French colonies which is true .

Thus, option ‘c’ is correct.

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