This post gives you an in-depth understanding of Assertion and Reason-based Questions from Chapter 1 – Rise of Nationalism in Europe (History, Class 10), helping you revise effectively and strengthen your concepts for exams.
Assertion and Reason Based Questions
Class 10 History – Chapter 1
Rise of Nationalism in Europe
In the questions given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct option.
Options
- Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of the assertion.
- Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
- A is true but R is false.
- A is false but R is true.
Questions
- Assertion (A): Conservatism was opposed to monarchy.
Reason (R): Conservatism supported strong army and efficient bureaucracy.
Ans. (iv) A is false but R is true. - Assertion (A): Treaty of Vienna marked the beginning of new conservatism in Europe.
Reason (R): The Vienna Congress was meant to undo the changes made by the Napoleonic regime.
Ans. (ii) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of the assertion. - Assertion (A): French Revolution was the first clear expression of nationalism in Europe.
Reason (R): Revolutionists tried to create a sense of collective identity among the people.
Ans. (i) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of the assertion. - Assertion (A): Liberal nationalism advocated universal adult franchise.
Reason (R): Liberal nationalists supported equality before law.
Ans. (iv) A is false but R is true. - Assertion (A): The 1830s were years of economic hardship in Europe.
Reason (R): A sudden rise in population increased the number of job seekers.
Ans. (i) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. - Assertion (A): In the areas conquered by Napoleon, the reaction of the local population was mixed.
Reason (R): Increased taxation and censorship outweighed administrative reforms.
Ans. (i) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. - Assertion (A): Conservatives believed traditional society should be preserved.
Reason (R): Zollverein was formed to preserve conservatism.
Ans. (iii) A is true but R is false. - Assertion (A): The Treaty of Constantinople was signed in 1832.
Reason (R): Greece was recognised as an independent nation under this treaty.
Ans. (i) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
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- Assertion (A): Act of Union was signed between England and Scotland.
Reason (R): The Act aimed to undo changes after the Napoleonic wars.
Ans. (iii) A is true but R is false. - Assertion (A): Ideas of national unity were linked to liberalism.
Reason (R): Zollverein was formed in 1834 at Prussia’s initiative.
Ans. (i) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. - Assertion (A): Zollverein was formed in 1834.
Reason (R): Its aim was to transfer sovereignty to citizens.
Ans. (iii) A is true but R is false. - Assertion (A): French Revolution was the first expression of nationalism.
Reason (R): Act of Union formed the United Kingdom.
Ans. (ii) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A. - Assertion (A): Female allegories were invented in the 19th century.
Reason (R): They represented the nation.
Ans. (i) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. - Assertion (A): European powers met at Vienna in 1815.
Reason (R): They aimed to redraw Europe’s political map.
Ans. (i) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. - Assertion (A): Conservative regimes were democratic.
Reason (R): They did not tolerate criticism.
Ans. (iv) A is false but R is true. - Assertion (A): Balkans became the most serious source of nationalist tension.
Reason (R): Ottoman decline and romantic nationalism made the region explosive.
Ans. (i) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Source: NCERT
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