Q1. [1] § 5 Visualising the Nation
Whom does this picture represent ? Choose the correct option.
- A Marianne
- B Britannia
- C Germania
- D Columbia
Previously asked in CBSE board exam
2026 32/2/1 Q5
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Model Answer
C — Germania
The picture represents Germania, the female allegory of the German nation, identifiable by her breastplate, crown (oak leaves), and unsheathed sword symbolising readiness to fight.
Source: Chapter 1 – The Rise of Nationalism in Europe, Section: Visualising the Nation
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Explanation
- The key visual clues are the breastplate with eagle (symbol of German empire/strength), sword (readiness to fight), and the river/landscape setting — all attributes listed in Box 3 of the textbook for Germania.
- Marianne (A) represents France and wears a red cap/tricolour; Britannia (B) represents Britain; Columbia (D) represents the USA — so all other options are eliminated.
- Examiners award the mark for the correct option. Naming the symbol (Germania) and giving one supporting clue strengthens a 1-mark MCQ answer slightly but is not mandatory.
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