Question

Assertion (A): The Constitution of 1791 improved the condition of women in France.

Reason (R): Education was made compulsory to women and divorce was made legal.

Based on the statements provided above, select the most appropriate option below.

• A. A is true but R is false
• B. A is false but R is true
• C. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
• D. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

Answer 1

The correct option is B A is false but R is true

The Constitution of 1791 was unsupportive of women in France. It considered them as 'passive' citizens. But the revolutionary government gave women the freedom to pursue education, and divorce was made legal. Women were able to enjoy better opportunities and had better job prospects.