The Political Symbol of the “Winged Woman” during the French Revolution conveyed which of the following?

Correct option is B

Correct Answer: (B) Enlightenment
Explanation: The “Winged Woman” symbol during the French Revolution represented Enlightenment. The wings symbolized the spread of ideas, reason, and knowledge, which were central to revolutionary ideals such as liberty, equality, and fraternity, as explained in NCERT History.
Information Booster: According to NCERT History, symbols were used extensively to convey revolutionary ideas to a largely illiterate population. The winged woman stood for the light of reason that would guide people out of ignorance.
Additional Knowledge:
· (A) Personification of the law – This was symbolized by figures like the fasces or tablets of law, not the winged woman.
· (C) Symbol of eternity – Eternity was usually represented by a circle or ring, not wings.
· (D) Colours of France – Represented by the tricolour (blue, white, red) flag, not the winged woman.