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Social Science — CBSE Class 10 board question

Q1. [1]
Read the following facts related to 'Napoleonic Code' carefully and choose the correct option : I. Abolition of privileges based on birth. II. Establishing equality before the law. III. Securing property rights. IV. Imposing manorial dues on the peasants.
  1. (A) only I, II and III are correct.
  2. (B) only II, III and IV are correct.
  3. (C) only I, II and IV are correct.
  4. (D) only I, III and IV are correct.
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Model Answer

(A) only I, II and III are correct.

The Napoleonic Code abolished privileges based on birth, established equality before the law, and secured the right to property. It did not impose manorial dues — rather, it abolished feudal obligations.

Source: Chapter 1, Section 2.2 / Napoleon's reforms

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Explanation

Statement IV is false — imposing manorial dues was a feature of the old feudal system that Napoleon actually helped dismantle. The Napoleonic Code is associated with abolishing birth-based privileges, legal equality, and protecting property rights. Examiners expect you to identify the incorrect statement to eliminate wrong options.

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