Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Indian Economy:1950-1990

Question:

What was the most important reason for success of land reforms in the state of Kerala?

Options:

egalitarian society believing in equity and equality

lack of opposition from big landlords

political commitment

all of the above

Correct Answer:

political commitment

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.