Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Social Change and Development in India: Structural Change

Question:
"Which of the following holds true about the empire building in pre- capitalist times?
1.The pre-capitalist conquerors benefited from their domination by exacting a continuous flow of tribute.
2.They interfered with the economic base.
3.They simply took the tribute that was skimmed off the economic surplus that was produced traditionally in the subjugated areas.
"
Options:
1 only
1 and 2
1 and 3
1,2 and 3
Correct Answer:
1 and 3
Explanation:
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.