Read the passage and answer the questions that follow:
The process of the imperialist conquest of Asia and Africa was accompanied by intense rivalries, and conflicts the European imperialist powers. The competing claims over colonies often created conditions of war. However, generally, most of these conflicts were resolved in the conference rooms of wars were avoided The European powers settled their rival claims which country would acquire which territory on the basis of quid pro quo or something for something by giving away something in exchange for receiving something. For example, in 1904, after a long period of something for something', by giving awaliering claims, which had brought them almost to the point of war, Britain and France entered into a secret agreement whereby Britain was given a free hand in Egypt and in exchange Morocco was to be given to Germany came to know about it, she demanded that France relinquish her claim to Morocco. A series s of international crises followed, bringing Europe to the brink' of war. The Moroccan issue was settled in 1911 when Fr France agreed to give a portion of French Congo to Germany and Germany informed France that she could do what she liked in Morocco. In creating these crises and in resolving them, the people of French Congo or Morocco, whose territories were being bargained, had no say
Which among the following European powers were involved in tussle over Morocco?
A) Britain
B) France
C) Germany
D) Spain
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Correct Answer :
A, B and Conly
Solution :
The correct answer is A, B and C only.
Let us analyze the passage step-by-step to understand why these three European powers were involved in the tussle over Morocco:
1. Britain and France: The passage states that in 1904, after a long period of competing claims, "Britain and France entered into a secret agreement whereby Britain was given a free hand in Egypt and in exchange Morocco was to be given to France." This initial agreement directly involved Britain and France in determining the fate of Morocco.
2. Germany: The passage further explains that "when Germany came to know about it, she demanded that France relinquish her claim to Morocco. A series of international crises followed, bringing Europe to the brink of war." This shows Germany's active involvement and conflict with France over Morocco.
3. Resolution: The Moroccan issue was settled in 1911 when "France agreed to give a portion of French Congo to Germany and Germany informed France that she could do what she liked in Morocco." This bargain was struck between France and Germany to resolve their dispute.
4. Spain: Spain is not mentioned anywhere in the passage in relation to the conflict or agreement over Morocco.
Therefore, the European powers involved in the tussle over Morocco according to the passage were Britain, France, and Germany (A, B, and C only).
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