Question

Assertion (A): In 1834, the customs union of Zollverein was formed at the initiative of Prussia.
[ Reason (R): Varied currencies and weights and measures were obstacles to economic growth, so the creation of a unified economic territory allowing the unhindered movement of goods, people and capital was needed.

a) Both A and Rare true and R is the correct explanation of A

b) Both A and Rare true but R is not the correct explanation of A

c) A is correct but R is wrong

d) A is wrong but R is correct​

Answer 1

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c) A is correct but R is wrong

Answer 2

Answer:

Correct option is A

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In 1834, a customs union or zollverein was formed at the initiative of Prussia and joined by most of the German states. The union abolished tariff barriers and reduced the number of currencies from over thirty to two.