Question

Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Read both the statements and choose the correct option.
Assertion (A): The most serious source of nationalist tension in Europe after 1871 was Balkan.
Reason (R): A large part of the Balkan was under the control of the Ottoman Empire.

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

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The Balkans were a region of diverse ethnic groups and nationalist aspirations, creating significant tensions in Europe after 1871. A large portion of the Balkans was under Ottoman rule, and various nationalist movements sought independence, which was often supported or opposed by major European powers based on their strategic interests. This combination of ethnic diversity and external intervention made the Balkans a flashpoint for nationalist conflicts.