French Exploitation of Vietnamese Resources

Q. The French developed a three-fold strategy by expanding, encouragingand facilitating the market for agricultural produce such as rice and rubber.

1. farmers
2. landlords
3. agriculture
4. irrigation

Q. Statement 1: The French did little to industrialise the Vietnamese economy.

Statement 2: During the colonial rule, the standard of living of the peasants in Vietnam declined.

1. Both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect.
2. Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is incorrect.
3. Both statements 1 and 2 are correct.
4. Statement 1 is incorrect but statement 2 is correct.

Q. S1: Vietnam was a producer and exporter of rice.

S2: France implemented a three-fold strategy by expanding irrigation, encouraging landlords and providing the market for the produce.

Select the right options from the following.

1. S1: True; S2: False
2. S1: False; S2: False
3. S1: True; S2: True
4. S1: False; S2: True

Q.

How would a farmer increase his income and employment if he is provided with loan , irrigation facilities and means of transportation?

Q. Why were the farmers in Vietnam trapped in debt during the French colonisation inspite of increased agricultural production?

1. High taxes by the French Government
2. Land rents
3. High rate of interest.
4. Absence of Landlordism

Q. X was staying in Vietnam in 1930. He was confused whether to open a factory or venture into agriculture. Looking at the market, he chose agriculture. Which of the following could be the reasons for this decision?

1. Industrialisation was encouraged by the French.
2. Presence of good irrigation network.
3. Presence of export infrastructure for agricultural produce.
4. Availability of bonded labour.

Q. Chiang Kai Shek lost support of the peasants and women but Mao rose to power with their support. Elaborate the statement with three points.

Q. S1: Vietnam was a producer and exporter of rice.

S2: France implemented a three-fold strategy by expanding irrigation, encouraging landlords and providing the market for the produce.

Select the right options from the following.

1. S1: False; S2: False
2. S1: True; S2: True
3. S1: False; S2: True
4. S1: True; S2: False

Q. Statement 1: The French did little to industrialise the Vietnamese economy.

Statement 2: During the colonial rule, the standard of living of the peasants in Vietnam declined.

1. Both statements 1 and 2 are correct.
2. Both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect.
3. Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is incorrect.
4. Statement 1 is incorrect but statement 2 is correct.

Q. Choose the correct pair of percentage of landless farmers in Vietnam during the French colonial rule.

1. 58%
2. 53%
3. Annam
4. 79%
5. Cochinchina
6. Tonkin

Q. Which of the following was not a cause of debt for the farmers in Vietnam during the colonial rule?

1. High land rents
2. Low interest rates
3. Landlessness
4. High taxes

Q. Which of the following was not a cause of debt for the farmers in Vietnam during the colonial rule?

1. High land rents
2. High taxes
3. Low interest rates
4. Landlessness