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Peasant farming means?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. The tenant cultivates the land
  2. The cultivator is the land owner
  3. Cultivation is done by hired labour
  4. None of the above

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: The cultivator is the land owner

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) The cultivator is the land owner šŸ“š Explanation: Peasant farming (also known as peasant proprietorship) is a system where the cultivator owns the land they work on. In this system, the farmer is responsible for all decisions and the risks of farming, and they retain the entire produce. It is distinct from tenant farming, where the land belongs to someone else.