Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Indian Economy:1950-1990

Question:

Which states in India witnessed most successful land reforms?

Options:

Kerala and West Bengal

Kerala and Punjab

West Bengal and Maharashtra

Punjab and Maharashtra

Correct Answer:

Kerala and West Bengal

Explanation:

Land reforms were successful in Kerala and West Bengal because these states had governments committed to the policy of land to the tiller. Unfortunately other states did not have the same level of commitment and vast inequality in landholding continues to this day.