Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

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

Question:

Which of the following land reforms were initiated by the independent government in India?

(A) Raiyatwari system of tax collection
(B) Abolition of Zamindari System
(C) Land Ceiling Acts
(D) Tenancy Abolition and Regulation Acts

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

(A), (B) and (C) only

(A), (B) and (D) only

(B), (C) and (D) only

(A), (C) and (D) only

Correct Answer:

(B), (C) and (D) only

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → (B), (C) and (D) only

  • (A) Raiyatwari system of tax collection → This was a colonial system (introduced by the British), not a reform by independent India.

  • (B) Abolition of Zamindari System → Yes, one of the first land reforms after independence.

  • (C) Land Ceiling Acts → Yes, implemented to redistribute surplus land.

  • (D) Tenancy Abolition and Regulation Acts → Yes, passed to protect tenants and regulate rent/ownership.