Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Which freedom fighter abolished the Zamindari System in Uttar Pradesh and was elected as the Home Minister in 1955?

Options:

Lala Hardayal

Govind Ballabh Pant

Gopal Krishna Gokhale

Jyotiba Phule

Correct Answer:

Govind Ballabh Pant

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 2- Govind Ballabh Pant

Govind Ballabh Pant abolished the Zamindari System in Uttar Pradesh and was elected as the Home Minister in 1955.

Lala Hardayal was an Indian revolutionary who was active in the Ghadar Party. Gopal Krishna Gokhale was a moderate leader of the Indian National Congress. Jyotiba Phule was a social reformer who fought for the rights of women and Dalits.

Govind Ballabh Pant was a prominent leader of the Indian National Congress and the freedom movement. He was the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh from 1950 to 1954. He was elected as the Home Minister of India in 1955.

The Zamindari System was a land tenure system introduced by the British in India. Under this system, the Zamindars were the landlords who collected rent from the peasants. The peasants were often exploited by the Zamindars and were forced to live in poverty.

Govind Ballabh Pant introduced the Uttar Pradesh Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act in 1950, which abolished the Zamindari System in Uttar Pradesh. The Act gave ownership of land to the peasants and helped to improve their lives.

Govind Ballabh Pant was a visionary leader who made significant contributions to the development of India. He is remembered for his work in abolishing the Zamindari System and for his contributions to the Indian independence movement.