Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Indian Economy:1950-1990

Question:

What was the most important reason for the failure of land reforms in most of the Indian states except Kerala and West Bengal?

Options:

stiff opposition from feudal landlord

continuous stays by respective state high courts

lack of political will

both 1 and 2

Correct Answer:

lack of political will

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.