Question : Which of the following best describes the agrarian structure in the 16 th and 17 th centuries?
Option 1: Industrialized farming
Option 2: Collective farming communities
Option 3: Feudal landholdings with peasant labor
Option 4: State-controlled agriculture
Correct Answer: Feudal landholdings with peasant labor
Solution :
Correct Option: Option 3
Explanation: The agrarian structure in the 16 th and 17 th centuries is best described as feudal landholdings with peasant labor, where land was owned by nobles or landlords, and peasants worked on the land in exchange for protection and a portion of the harvest.