Chapter 1 The French Revolution Assertation & Reasoning Questions Class 9th Social Science

Assertion-reason based questions:

Q1 Assertion (A): In many ways, the French Revolution was a very significant event in the history of the world. 

Reason (R): The French Revolution not only inspired French citizens to take action, but it inspired many philosophers and leaders across the globe. 

Options: 

1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. 
2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A 
3. A is true but R is false. 
4. A is false but R is true. 

Ans A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. 

The French Revolution is called “The Dawn of Modern Era”. It ended a medieval society dominated by kings, priests, and nobles, signalling the beginning of a new era – The Modern Era. It also inspired nationalist leaders like Tipu Sultan and Rammohan Roy, and philosophers like Karl Marx.

Q2 Assertion (A): The formation of the National Assembly was one of the most important events in late 18th century France. 

Reason (R): Ever since the National Assembly was formed, people started gathering outside the Palace of Versailles where leaders like Mirabeau gave some very powerful speeches.

Options: 

1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. 
2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A 
3. A is true but R is false. 
4. A is false but R is true. 

Ans B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A. 

Ever since the National Assembly was formed, the tennis court of the Versailles was significant among the French. The formation of the National Assembly was one of the most important events in the 18th Century in France. It marked the beginning of a shift in power from the king to the legislative entities. The members started working on drafting a Constitution for the people of France.

Q3 Assertion (A): The Constitution of 1791 improved the condition of women in France. 

Reason (R): Education was made compulsory to women and divorce was made legal.

Options: 

1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. 
2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A 
3. A is true but R is false. 
4. A is false but R is true. 

Ans B. A is false but R is true. 

The Constitution of 1791 was unsupportive of women in France. It considered them as ‘passive’ citizens. But the revolutionary government gave women the freedom to pursue education, and divorce was made legal. Women were able to enjoy better opportunities and had better job prospects.

Q4 Assertion (A): Tithe was a tax levied by the Church. 

Reason (R): It comprised one tenth of the agricultural produce. 

Options: 

1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. 
2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A 
3. A is true but R is false. 
4. A is false but R is true. 

Ans A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. 

Tithe was a tax to religious contribution and it was collected by the church. It was a tax in which one tenth portion of agricultural produce was paid to the church, collected by clergy.

Q5 Assertion (A): Soldiers of the French Army were known as Jacobians. 

Reason (R): Jacobians were the trained soldiers of King Louis.

Options: 

1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. 
2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A 
3. A is true but R is false. 
4. A is false but R is true. 

Ans D. A is false but R is true.

Jacobians were the members of the Jacobian club formed by the people of France to discuss government policies. The members of the Jacobin club belonged mainly to the less prosperous sections of society. They included small shopkeepers, artisans such as shoemakers, pastry cooks, watch-makers, printers, as well as servants and daily-wage workers.

Q6 Assertion (A): The National Assembly completed the draft of the Constitution in 1791. 

Reason (R): The main objective of this constitution was to increase the powers of the monarch.

Options: 

1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. 
2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A 
3. A is true but R is false. 
4. A is false but R is true. 

Ans C. A is true but R is false. 

The main objective of the constitution was to limit the powers of the monarch. These powers instead of being concentrated in the hands of one person, were now separated and assigned to different institutions i.e. the legislature, executive and judiciary. This made France a constitutional monarchy.

Q7 Assertion (A): During the eighteenth century France witnessed the emergence of the middle class. 

Reason (R): The emergence of the middle class happened on the account of royal patronage.

Options: 

1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. 
2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A 
3. A is true but R is false. 
4. A is false but R is true.

Ans C. A is true but R is false.

About 90% of the population belonged to the third estate and had no political rights while having the absolute burden of taxation. First and second estates were exempted from paying tax, owned the land, and enjoyed many privileges and luxuries. During these social conditions, the renaissance and the period of enlightenment together brought the ideas of equality, liberty, and fraternity and along with it a new class with wealth grew within the third estate which worked for money rather than inheriting it. The middle class became the flag bearer of the French Revolution that eventually led to the downfall of the monarchy and feudal system and brought the concept of modem democracy. Hence during the eighteenth century, France witnessed the emergence of the middle class but it didn’t happen on the account of royal patronage.

Q8 Assertion (A): On 21st September, 1792 the monarchy was abolished and France was declared as a republic. 

Reason (R): A republic is a form of government where the people elect the government including the head of the government.

Options: 

1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. 
2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A 
3. A is true but R is false. 
4. A is false but R is true.

Ans A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.