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Q23.Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow:

The majority of men and women in the eighteenth century could not read or write. So images and

symbols were frequently used instead of printed words to communicate important ideas. The painting

by Le Barbier uses many such symbols to convey the content of the Declaration of Rights. Let us try to

read a few of these symbols: The bundle of rods or fasces: One rod can be easily broken, but not an

entire bundle. Strength lies in unity. The eye within a triangle radiating light: The all seeing eye stands

for knowledge. The rays of the sun will drive away the clouds of ignorance .Sceptre: Symbol of royal

power.Snake biting its tail to form a ring: Symbol of Eternity. A ring has neither beginning nor end.Red

Phrygian cap: Cap worn by a slave upon becoming free.
Answer the following MCQs by choosing the most appropriate option.

23.1.Why in the18th century images and symbols were frequently used ? 1

(A)Words could be printed

(B)Majority of people could not read or write

(C)People were good in art

(D)None of the above

23.2. Who was the painter of the painting on the Declaration of Rights ? 1

(A)John Locke

(B)Mirabeau

(C)Le Barbier

(D)None of the above

23.3. Bundle of rods or fasces symbolized? 1

(A)Strength lies in unity

(B) Equality before law

(C) Law is the same for all

(D) Royal power

23.4. Which of the following symbolized Eternity? 1

(A) Sceptre

(B) Eye within a triangle radiating light

(C) The Law Tablet

(D) Snake biting its tail to form a ring

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

Answer:

1. B) Majority of people could not read or write

2. C) Le Barbier

3. A) Strength lies in unity

4. D) Snake biting its tail to form a ring