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Q1. [2] straightforward initial-understanding
Who was Otto von Bismarck, and what was his role in German unification?
Generated by claude-sonnet-4-6 · 2026-06-16 15:35 · grounding rag
Model Answer

Otto von Bismarck was the Chief Minister of Prussia who played the central role in unifying Germany. On 18 January 1871, he gathered with German princes, army representatives, and Kaiser William I of Prussia at the Hall of Mirrors, Versailles, to proclaim the new German Empire. He used Prussian state power and military dominance to achieve unification.

Source: Chapter 1, Nationalism in Europe

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Explanation

The question asks who Bismarck was (1 mark) and what he did (1 mark). Examiners expect: his designation (Chief Minister of Prussia), the key event (proclamation of German Empire, 1871, Hall of Mirrors, Versailles), and the role of Prussian dominance. Avoid lengthy detail about wars — that is not asked here and would waste words.

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