If an exam asks for a critical feature of liberal nationalism, what would be the most balanced answer?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: It spoke of freedom and equality but kept political rights limited
Liberal nationalism challenged arbitrary rule and supported freedom, equality before law, constitutional government and economic liberty. However, its early political programme was not fully democratic: voting rights were often restricted by property, gender and social status. Option A is balanced because it states both the contribution and the limitation. B and C contradict liberal principles, while D falsely claims immediate universal suffrage.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
It spoke of freedom and equality but kept political rights limited
Why is this the correct answer?
Liberal nationalism challenged arbitrary rule and supported freedom, equality before law, constitutional government and economic liberty. However, its early political programme was not fully democratic: voting rights were often restricted by property, gender and social status. Option A is balanced because it states both the contribution and the limitation. B and C contradict liberal principles, while D falsely claims immediate universal suffrage.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Social Science question. Chapter: The Age of Industrialisation. Topic: The Making of Nationalism in Europe (Aristocracy, New Middle Class, Liberal Nationalism).
