Why could the expenditure of the court at Versailles become a social question?

Because fiscal pressure could eventually turn into taxes

The royal court at Versailles required large amounts of money for its buildings, ceremonies, staff, entertainment, and administration. When government spending is greater than its available revenue, a fiscal problem develops. The state may then borrow money or raise taxes to obtain funds. In an unequal society, people naturally ask who will bear this cost and whether privileged groups will contribute fairly.

Option C is correct because expensive court life could worsen the treasury’s pressure and eventually lead to higher or additional taxes. It did not directly increase peasant income, make bread free, or remove noble privileges. The issue became social because ordinary taxpayers could suffer from spending decisions connected with the royal court, while privileged groups often escaped much of the tax burden.

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