Two statements are given, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): Assertion (A) Pre-capitalist conquerors benefited from their domination by exacting a continuous flow of tribute. Reason (R) They did not interfere with the economic base of our country.

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation for (A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation for (A) (A) is true , but (R) is false (A) is false but (R) is true

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation for (A)

There is a vital difference between the empire building of pre-capitalist times and that of capitalist times. Apart from outright pillage, the pre-capitalist conquerors benefited from their domination by exacting a continuous flow of tribute. On the whole they did not interfere with the economic base. They simply took the tribute that was skimmed off the economic surplus that was produced traditionally in the subjugated areas.