Identify this image of the allegorical figure of a European nation during the nineteenth century from the fol…

Question

Identify this image of the allegorical figure of a European nation during the nineteenth century from the following options :

Accepted Answer

## Model Answer The correct answer is **D — Germania**. Germania was the allegorical female figure representing the German nation, wearing a crown of oak leaves symbolising heroism, as described in the textbook. ## Explanation The textbook (Chapter 1) clearly states that **Germania** became the allegory of the German nation, shown wearing a crown of oak leaves. Marianne represented France, Britannia represented Britain, and Helvetia represented Switzerland. In MCQs on allegorical figures, remember the nation each symbol stands for.

Social Science (087) — CBSE Class 10 board question