Question : The agrarian structure of the 16 th and 17 th centuries was characterized by:
Option 1: Large-scale commercial farming
Option 2: Dominance of urban agriculture
Option 3: Feudal landholdings with peasant labor
Option 4: Widespread use of modern agricultural technology
Correct Answer: Feudal landholdings with peasant labor
Solution : Correct Option: Option 3
Explanation: The agrarian structure of the 16 th and 17 th centuries was characterized by feudal landholdings with peasant labor, where land was controlled by nobles or landlords and worked by peasants who provided labor in exchange for protection and a share of the produce.