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GST 112 Study Session 11: Labour and Culture in The Pre-Colonial Period Objective Question
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The pre-colonial labour system known as Aro among the Yorubas involved:
Options
A Wealthy farmers hiring laborers for continuous work.
B Relatives and in-laws offering a helping hand to a needy member without reciprocation.
C A form of labour exchange among age-mates on individual farms in rotation.
Correct Answer
D Youths working on their fathers' farms seasonally, accompanied by feasting.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text defines Aro as: 'It was a form of labour exchange among age-mates. These youngsters tacitly vow to help one another on individual's farm in rotation.'

Hint

Recall the specific descriptions of the different group farming methods.

Question Info

Course: GST 112
Topic: Study Session 11: Labour and Culture in The Pre-Colonial Period
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 602 of 1270
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