Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Indian Economy:1950-1990

Question:

Which of the following refers to fixing the specified limits of land that could be owned by an individual?

Options:

Consolidated holdings

Co-operative farming

Land ceiling

Land flooring

Correct Answer:

Land ceiling

Explanation:

Land ceiling was a policy initiated by the government in order to promote equity in the agricultural sector. The policy involved of fixing the maximum size of land which could be owned by an individual. The purpose of land ceiling was to reduce the concentration of land ownership in a few hands.