arrow
arrow
arrow
Which of the following books was written by Olympe de Gouges to protest exclusion of women from basic rights in the Constitution after the French Revo
Question

Which of the following books was written by Olympe de Gouges to protest exclusion of women from basic rights in the Constitution after the French Revolution?

A.

A Vindication of the Rights of Women

B.

The Declaration of the Rights of Women and Citizen

C.

The Second Sex

D.

The Women Destroyed

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) The Declaration of the Rights of Women and Citizen.
Explanation:
● Olympe de Gouges wrote "The Declaration of the Rights of Woman and of the Female Citizen" in 1791.
● She wrote this in response to the "Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen" (1789), which failed to include women in the new political rights after the French Revolution.
Information Booster:
● Olympe de Gouges was a French playwright and political activist. She was executed during the Reign of Terror for her criticisms of the revolutionary government.
Additional Knowledge:
● A Vindication of the Rights of Woman: Written by Mary Wollstonecraft (1792).
● The Second Sex: Written by Simone de Beauvoir (1949).

Free Tests

Free
Must Attempt

DSSSB PRT Full Mock - 01

languageIcon English
  • pdpQsnIcon200 Questions
  • pdpsheetsIcon200 Marks
  • timerIcon120 Mins
languageIcon English
Free
Must Attempt

Educational Psychology & Pedagogy - 01

languageIcon English
  • pdpQsnIcon20 Questions
  • pdpsheetsIcon20 Marks
  • timerIcon15 Mins
languageIcon English
Free
Must Attempt

DSSSB PRT PYP Held on 7th March 2022 Shift 1

languageIcon English
  • pdpQsnIcon200 Questions
  • pdpsheetsIcon200 Marks
  • timerIcon120 Mins
languageIcon English
test-prime-package

Access ‘KVS PRT’ Mock Tests with

  • 60000+ Mocks and Previous Year Papers
  • Unlimited Re-Attempts
  • Personalised Report Card
  • 500% Refund on Final Selection
  • Largest Community
students-icon
368k+ students have already unlocked exclusive benefits with Test Prime!
Our Plans
Monthsup-arrow