Q- How far is it correct to say that the common land was essential for the survival of the poor?
Answer- Common lands are essential for the survival of the poor people because:
1. People can rear their cattle in pasture of common land.
2. They can collect fruits, berries and vegetables from common land.
3. They are allowed to collect fire wood for their own purpose.
In these ways common lands were very essential for the survival of poor.