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Q1. [2] straightforward initial-understanding
Who were the 'Junkers', and what role did they play in German unification?
Generated by claude-sonnet-4-6 · 2026-06-16 15:35 · grounding rag
Model Answer

Junkers were large landlords of Prussia who dominated Prussian society and the military. Otto von Bismarck, the chief Prussian minister, used Prussian state power and military strength — largely controlled by the Junker class — to unify Germany. The new German Empire was proclaimed in 1871, with the Prussian model becoming dominant across Germany.

Source: Chapter 1, Section 4.1 (Nationalism in Europe)

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Explanation

The source passages do not explicitly name "Junkers" but describe Prussian landowning aristocracy and military dominance in German unification. Examiners expect you to identify Junkers as Prussian landowning nobility and link them to Bismarck's use of Prussian military power for unification (1866–1871). Avoid over-elaborating — two clear points (who they were + their role) earn full marks.

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