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Which of the following factors was a major economic reason for the widespread support of socialism among Russian peasants in the 1890s?

medium MCQ 2 marks Class 9 · History · Socialism in Europe and the Russian Revolution
  1. Abundant arable land
  2. Heavy taxation and land expropriation
  3. High wages in industry
  4. Access to foreign capital
Answer
Heavy taxation and land expropriation.

The correct answer is Heavy taxation and land expropriation. — Therefore, heavy taxation and land expropriation were a major economic reason.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Peasants owned small plots but faced high rents to landlords.
  2. The Tsarist regime imposed heavy taxes on agricultural produce.
  3. Land expropriation by the state and redistribution policies further hurt peasants.
  4. These economic hardships made Marxist ideas of land redistribution appealing.
  5. Therefore, heavy taxation and land expropriation were a major economic reason.
Common mistake: Attributing support to high wages in industry

Concept tested: Peasant support for socialism

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