Which statement about the Napoleonic Code is correct?
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Correct answer: It recognized equality before law
The governing concept is the legal modernisation associated with the Napoleonic Code of 1804. It established equality before the law and removed many privileges based on birth, while also protecting property rights. It did not promote feudal serfdom, abolish property rights, or reject citizenship. Although Napoleon later ruled in an authoritarian manner, the Code retained important revolutionary principles. Hence, option A is correct.
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It recognized equality before law
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The governing concept is the legal modernisation associated with the Napoleonic Code of 1804. It established equality before the law and removed many privileges based on birth, while also protecting property rights. It did not promote feudal serfdom, abolish property rights, or reject citizenship. Although Napoleon later ruled in an authoritarian manner, the Code retained important revolutionary principles. Hence, option A is correct.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Social Science question. Chapter: The Age of Industrialisation. Topic: The French Revolution and the Idea of the Nation.
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