Question

Which of the following describes a major outcome of Mao Zedong's Great Leap Forward policies?

a. Collectivization of labor was stopped, as it had offered peasants too much freedom.
b. Mao's political influence declined, as his policies had resulted in mass starvation.
c. China's international influence grew, as it had developed a strong industrial economy.
d. Red Guards were sent to the countryside, as they had become uncontrollable.

Answer 1

China experienced a severe famine that caused millions of deaths

Answer 2

"b. Mao's political influence declined, as his policies had resulted in mass starvation" would be the best option from the list, but it should be noted that it took a while for Mao's influence to face, while the starvations happened immediately.