Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both statements and choose the co…

Question

Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both statements and choose the correct option :

Assertion (A) : On Prussian initiative 'Zolleverin' Custom Union was formed.
Reason (R) : It was to create unified economic territory allowing the unhindered movement of goods, people and capital.

Accepted Answer

## Model Answer **(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).** The Zollverein customs union was formed in 1834 at Prussia's initiative to create a unified economic territory allowing unhindered movement of goods, people and capital. *Source: Chapter 1, Section on Nationalism in Europe* ## Explanation Both statements are factually correct as per the textbook. The Reason directly explains *why* the Zollverein was formed — to enable free economic movement — making it a correct explanation of the Assertion. Students often confuse option (A) and (B); choose (A) only when R logically explains A, which it does here.

Social Science — CBSE Class 10 board question