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Q1. [1] straightforward initial-understanding
What does the term 'liberalism' derive from, and what does it literally mean?
Generated by claude-sonnet-4-6 · 2026-06-16 15:33 · grounding rag
Model Answer

The term 'liberalism' derives from the Latin root liber, meaning free.

Source: Chapter 1, Section 2.2 – What did Liberal Nationalism Stand for?

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Explanation

This is a direct factual recall question. The examiner expects two specific pieces of information: (1) the Latin root liber, and (2) its meaning — free. Both must be mentioned for full marks. No further elaboration is needed for a 1-mark answer.

Previous-year CBSE Grade 10 board exam questions, organised by subject and chapter, each with a model answer — free to read and print.