Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Social Change and Development in India: Change and Development in Rural Society

Question:

Why did land reforms take place in Independent India?

Options:

To inform the society members that colonisers have been replaced by Indian Government.

Lack of agricultural policies existing during colonial era.

To improve agricultural sector.

To establish state control over agricultural sector

Correct Answer:

To improve agricultural sector.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → To improve agricultural sector.

Land reforms in independent India were initiated to improve the agricultural sector by addressing issues such as inequality in land ownership, inefficient land use, and the exploitation of cultivators by landlords.