Question

Based on the statements provided below on freedom symbols of the French Revolution, select the option that seems most appropriate.

Statement 1 (S1): A bundle of rods signified that there was no beginning or end.
Statement 2 (S2): The all-seeing eye stood for knowledge and the sun rays around it drove away clouds of ignorance.

• A. Both S1 and S2 are correct.
• B. Only S1 is correct.
• C. Only S2 is correct.
• D. Both S1 and S2 are incorrect.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Only S2 is correct.

The bundle of rods symbolised that "strength lies in unity". The symbol of a snake biting its own tail signified eternity, which meant a ring does not have an end or a beginning.