Peasant and Agrarian Societies MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: August 6, 2024

  1. What is the primary focus of the study of peasant societies?
    a) Urban industrialization
    b) Rural life and agricultural practices
    c) Technological advancements
    d) Financial markets
    Answer: b) Rural life and agricultural practices
  2. Which of the following best describes ‘agrarian societies’?
    a) Societies that are primarily based on trade and commerce
    b) Societies that rely on farming and agriculture as their main economic activities
    c) Societies that focus on industrial production
    d) Societies that are dependent on technology and services
    Answer: b) Societies that rely on farming and agriculture as their main economic activities
  3. What is a common characteristic of peasant societies?
    a) High levels of industrialization
    b) Dependence on subsistence farming
    c) Extensive urban development
    d) Heavy reliance on digital technologies
    Answer: b) Dependence on subsistence farming
  4. In agrarian societies, what role do ‘land tenure systems’ play?
    a) They determine how land is allocated, used, and inherited
    b) They regulate trade and commerce
    c) They manage technological innovations
    d) They control urban planning
    Answer: a) They determine how land is allocated, used, and inherited
  5. Which of the following is a typical feature of a peasant economy?
    a) High levels of capital investment
    b) Limited specialization and trade
    c) Advanced technological infrastructure
    d) Large-scale manufacturing
    Answer: b) Limited specialization and trade
  6. What does ‘subsistence farming’ involve?
    a) Growing crops and raising livestock primarily for sale
    b) Producing food primarily for the farmer’s family and local consumption
    c) Engaging in extensive export-oriented agriculture
    d) Investing in large-scale commercial agriculture
    Answer: b) Producing food primarily for the farmer’s family and local consumption
  7. Which of the following challenges is commonly faced by peasant societies?
    a) Over-reliance on technology
    b) Economic dependency on global markets
    c) Vulnerability to environmental changes and lack of access to modern resources
    d) Rapid urbanization and industrialization
    Answer: c) Vulnerability to environmental changes and lack of access to modern resources
  8. What is the ‘dual economy’ concept in agrarian societies?
    a) The coexistence of a traditional agricultural sector and a modern industrial sector
    b) The focus on two types of crops in farming
    c) The division between urban and rural economies
    d) The economic dependency on two major trading partners
    Answer: a) The coexistence of a traditional agricultural sector and a modern industrial sector
  9. How does ‘land reform’ typically impact agrarian societies?
    a) It increases land ownership among the wealthy elite
    b) It redistributes land to promote more equitable access and improve agricultural productivity
    c) It promotes urban expansion
    d) It focuses on industrial development
    Answer: b) It redistributes land to promote more equitable access and improve agricultural productivity
  10. In the context of peasant societies, what is ‘cultural ecology’?
    a) The study of how cultural practices impact environmental conditions
    b) The examination of ecological systems in urban areas
    c) The analysis of technological advancements in agriculture
    d) The focus on the cultural impact of industrialization
    Answer: a) The study of how cultural practices impact environmental conditions

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