Question

Which of the following statement/s is/are true regarding General Ne Win?

• A. He nationalised all industries and resources in Myanmar.
• B. He introduced laws supporting the landlords.
• C. He took measures to abolish land rents.
• D. He followed socialist policies.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C), (D)

He followed socialist policies.

Between the years 1962 to 1965, General Ne Win introduced some important laws against the landlords and usury or moneylenders. He aimed at protecting the rights of the peasants in Myanmar. He framed laws that advocated the rights of peasants to have land and property and also to rent land. They also included measures to abolish rents on land through which moneylenders exploited the poor peasants.