Given below is the painting 'Imperial Federation - Map of the World showing the extent of the British Empire in 1886'. Observe the painting and answer the question that follows.
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Which of the following elements depicted in the painting seem conflicting when presented together?
(a) the British soldiers and British colonies spread in both east and west
(b) the variety of animals and costumed figures depicting countries and their people
(c) Britannia, the personification of Britain, seated on top of the world and the words federation written at the top of the image
(d) the words 'freedom' and 'fraternity' written at the top and Atlas, depicting human labour, holding the world upon his shoulders
Note: The following question is for Visually Impaired Candidates only in lieu of Q. above
Read the information given below about the painting - 'A map celebrating the British Empire'.
The painting has a map that commemorates the British Empire, symbolising its territorial holdings and influence across various regions of the world.
Given below are a few elements that have been depicted in the painting. Identify the ones which are conflicting when presented together.
(a) the idea of freedom and imperialism
(b) the colonial nations and the colonies
(c) the occupations of a farmer and a soldier
(d) the British and people from different backgrounds together
