| i. It consist of Nobles about 2% of population |
| ii. It consists of wealthy merchants. |
| iii. It consists of Roman Catholic Clergy. |
A) i & iii
B) Only ii
C) Only i
D) Only iii
Correct Answer: D
Solution :
The First Estate, which made up about one percent of the total population, was divided into two groups: upper and lower. The upper clergy included archbishops, bishops, and abbots. Due to the power of the Roman Catholic Church, these people were exempt from most taxes. These men of high status and privilege enjoyed luxurious lives in their large palaces. Meanwhile, the lower clergy, which included poorly-paid village priests, had to suffer along with the third class peasants.
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