French Exploitation of Vietnamese Resources

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Write a note to explain the effect of the following: The coming of rinderpest to Africa

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

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

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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Explain debt trap in swapnas case

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. 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. How did the French react to Paul Bernards views

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. Why were the congress leases unhappy with the peasants movement?