Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Indian Economy:1950-1990

Question:

Which of the following was a challenge faced during the implementation of land ceiling legislation?

Options:

Government interference in landownership.

Delay caused by big landholders registering lands in relatives' names.

Lack of interest from the tillers to invest in land improvements.

Inadequate legislation to address land ownership issues.

Correct Answer:

Delay caused by big landholders registering lands in relatives' names.

Explanation:

The land ceiling legislation also faced hurdles. The big landlords challenged the legislation in the courts, delaying its implementation. They used this delay to register their lands in the name of close relatives, thereby escaping from the legislation. The legislation also had a lot of loopholes which were exploited by the big landholders to retain their land.