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Social Science — CBSE Class 10 board question

Q1. [3]
Explain the main provisions of the Napoleonic Code – 1804.
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Model Answer

The Napoleonic Code of 1804 introduced the following provisions:

  1. Equality before the law — It abolished privileges based on birth and established equal laws for all citizens.
  2. Right to property — It secured and protected the right to private property.
  3. Abolition of feudal system — It removed feudal dues and freed peasants from serfdom.
  4. Uniform laws — It established a uniform system of laws, weights, and measures in the territories under French control.
  5. Limited suffrage — It went back to limited voting rights; men without property and all women were excluded from political rights, reducing women to the status of a minor under the authority of fathers and husbands.

Source: Chapter 1 — Nationalism in Europe, Section 2.2

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Explanation

Examiners look for at least 3 clear provisions for 3 marks — one point per mark. Use a numbered/bulleted list for clarity. The key provisions are: equality before law, right to property, abolition of feudalism, uniform laws, and limited suffrage. Do not write long paragraphs — crisp points score better in board exams.

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