Question

Identify the following statements as True or False.

S1: As the foreign influence spread in different parts of China, the emperors of Manchu dynasty were unable to protect the interests of people.

S2: The foreign powers forced the emperors to provide them low tax rates and immunity from the Chinese law.

• A. S1: True; S2: False
• B. S1: False; S2: False
• C. S1: True; S2: True
• D. S1: False; S2: True

Answer 1

The correct option is C S1: True; S2: True

With the growing influence of foreign powers, the Manchu dynasty was unable to protect Chinese interests. The foreign powers had carved out special areas of interests in China, referred to as, ‘spheres of influence’. They forced the emperors to give them concessions in special areas like low tax rates, freedom to maintain their own armed forces, and immunity from the Chinese law.