Question

Which among the following statements are true about Russian empire before the revolution?

• A. In 1914, the Russian Empire was ruled by Tsar Nicholas I
• B. The religion followed by the majority was Russian Orthodox Christianity.
• C. Majority of the Russian population were nobles.
• D. Russia was a major exporter of grains

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (D)

The correct options are
B The religion followed by the majority was Russian Orthodox Christianity.
D Russia was a major exporter of grains

In the year 1914, the Russian Empire was ruled by Tsar Nicholas II of the Romanov family. The religion followed by the majority was Russian Orthodox Christianity. Catholics, Protestants, Muslims, and Buddhists were also present. In the early 1900s, the Russian society consisted of the Tsar, nobles, factory workers, craftsmen and agriculturalists. A large majority of the Russian population were agriculturalists. Russia was a major exporter of grains. The cultivators of Russia produced grain for their own needs, the local market, as well as for export.