Concept:This question tests the allegorical meanings of characters in George Orwell’s *Animal Farm*. Each animal represents a historical figure, ideology, or type of person from the Russian Revolution and its aftermath.
Explanation:Step 1: Identify the symbolic role of each character.
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Squealer (a clever pig) uses persuasive language to justify the pigs’ actions; he stands for
propaganda (i).
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Old Major (the visionary pig) inspires the rebellion with his ideas; he represents
Karl Marx / Vladimir Lenin (ii).
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The sheep blindly repeat slogans and follow the pigs without question; they symbolize
blind followers (iii).
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Benjamin (the cynical donkey) sees the truth but does not act; he embodies
cynical intellect / skepticism (iv).
Step 2: Match each character to the correct representation.
Thus: (a) Squealer → (i) Propaganda
(b) Old Major → (ii) Karl Marx / Vladimir Lenin
(c) The sheep → (iii) Blind followers
(d) Benjamin → (iv) Cynical intellect / Skepticism
This corresponds to option C.
Answer:Option C: (a) - (i), (b) - (ii), (c) - (iii), (d) - (iv)