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Correct the false statements

(i) At the beginning of 20th century disparity across the world was marked by west and the rest


(ii) 20th century saw the rise of democracy and instances of dictatorship as well as making of new kingdoms


(iii) Socialist societies wanted to build on the idea of equality and fraternity


(iv) Army members of countries fighting belonged to many different countries and not just those which directly participated in the war.


(v) After or during the First World War many countries changed over from monarchy rule to democracies


(i) This statement is correct.


(ii) This statement is correct.


(iii) This statement is correct.


(iv) This statement is correct.


(v) This statement is incorrect. It was only after the Second World War that many countries changed their principles. Such as, Germany changed from monarchy to republic. Turkey was ruled by the monarchy of Ottoman empire which was later changed to a democratic and secular rule.


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