Which conclusion should not be drawn from Germania's symbols?
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Correct answer: Loyalty to French monarchy
The governing concept is the contextual reading of national allegories. Germania personified the German nation, so her symbols could express German unity, courage, defence and, through an olive branch, the possibility of peace. They cannot logically indicate loyalty to the French monarchy, which belongs to a different national context and political tradition. Therefore option A is the conclusion that should not be drawn. B, C and D are plausible interpretations of Germania’s symbolic language.
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Loyalty to French monarchy
Why is this the correct answer?
The governing concept is the contextual reading of national allegories. Germania personified the German nation, so her symbols could express German unity, courage, defence and, through an olive branch, the possibility of peace. They cannot logically indicate loyalty to the French monarchy, which belongs to a different national context and political tradition. Therefore option A is the conclusion that should not be drawn. B, C and D are plausible interpretations of Germania’s symbolic language.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Social Science question. Chapter: The Age of Industrialisation. Topic: Visualising the Nation.
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