Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Given below are two statements describing the French society in the Middle Ages. Read the statements provided and select the most appropriate option below:

Statement 1 (S1): All those who were invested with special functions in the church, including priests from Churches, formed the 'First Estate'.

Statement 2 (S2): The Nobility, who were the Second Estate, were wealthy people who helped others secure government jobs.

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

Answer 1

The correct option is C Only S1 is correct.

The Nobles were the wealthy class of French society and led comfortable lives. Nobles and the Clergy enjoyed certain privileges by birth like tax exemption. The Nobles also served in the battles, participated in the King's court and held government jobs.