Which two Estates enjoyed the greatest social privileges in France?

The First and Second Estates

The governing concept is the three-estate structure of French society before 1789. The First Estate consisted of the clergy and the Second Estate consisted of the nobility. Together, these two estates enjoyed privileges based largely on birth and status, including exemption from several taxes, access to important offices and the collection of feudal dues in many areas. The Third Estate included the vast majority of the population and carried most direct taxes, even though it had fewer political and social privileges. Therefore, option A is correct. Options B and C incorrectly include the Third Estate, while option D ignores the privileges of the clergy and nobility. This unequal arrangement was a major cause of resentment before the Revolution.

This is a Class 9 History question. Chapter: The French Revolution. Topic: French Society During the Late Eighteenth Century.