AI-generated practice question — model-generated for extra practice, not a previous-year CBSE board question.
A zollverein was a customs union formed at the initiative of Prussia in 1834, joined by most of the German states. It abolished tariff barriers and reduced the number of currencies from over thirty to two, thereby facilitating the free movement of goods and capital across the German states and strengthening economic nationalism.
Source: Chapter 1, Section 2.2
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The question is worth 2 marks — one mark for the correct definition/description of zollverein, and one mark for the correct year (1834). Students should mention: (1) it was a customs union, (2) it was formed in 1834, and ideally add one supporting detail (abolished tariff barriers / reduced currencies) to make the answer complete. Avoid writing beyond 50–60 words.