Consider the following Characteristics a Absence of private property b Unity of handicraft and ...........

Sociology Preliminary Sciology of Culture

Consider the following Characteristics :

(a) Absence of private property

(b) Unity of handicraft and agriculture

(d) Efficient bureaucracy

Which of the aboe constitute the Asiatic mode of production?

1 and 2

1 and 3

1, 2 and 3

2, 3 and 4

- (a) Absence of private property

- The Asiatic mode of production is characterized by collective ownership, not private property.

- (b) Unity of handicraft and agriculture

- There's often a blend of artisanal and agricultural practices in this mode.

- (c) Weak state apparatus

- This is where your understanding needs adjusting. The state is actually quite central and strong in the Asiatic mode, controlling major resources.

- (d) Efficient bureaucracy

- Not a characteristic typical for the Asiatic mode of production.

- Option 1: 1 and 2

- This includes Absence of private property and Unity of handicraft and agriculture.

- Option 2: 1 and 3

- Includes Absence of private property and Weak state apparatus.

- Option 3: 1, 2 and 3

- Includes Absence of private property, Unity of handicraft and agriculture, and Weak state apparatus.

- Option 4: 2, 3 and 4

- Includes Unity of handicraft and agriculture, Weak state apparatus, and Efficient bureaucracy.

Correct Answer: Option 1: 1 and 2

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