Why did land reforms take place in Independent India?

The correct answer is Option 3: To improve agricultural sector.

Land reforms in Independent India were primarily undertaken to improve the agricultural sector by:

• Abolishing zamindari and intermediary systems

• Ensuring land redistribution to reduce inequality

• Providing land ownership to actual tillers

• Increasing productivity and efficiency in agriculture

These reforms aimed to correct the exploitative landholding patterns inherited from the colonial era and to lay the foundation for a more equitable and productive rural economy.