Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Indian Economy:1950-1990

Question:

Which of the following statements is true about land reforms in independent India?

Options:

Land reforms aimed to increase the concentration of land ownership.

Land reforms primarily focused on promoting industrialization.

Land reforms aimed to change the ownership of landholdings.

Land reforms were only implemented in the agricultural sector.

Correct Answer:

Land reforms aimed to change the ownership of landholdings.

Explanation:

During the time of India's independence, the land tenure system was characterized by intermediaries, commonly known as zamindars or jagirdars, who simply collected rent from the actual cultivators without contributing to any improvements on the farmland. This resulted in low productivity in the agricultural sector, forcing India to import food from the United States of America (USA). To achieve equity in agriculture, land reforms were deemed necessary, primarily focusing on changing the ownership structure of landholdings.