Question

Almost all states except which of the following(s) enacted laws for consolidation of holdings?
(A). Punjab
(B). Kerala
(C). Tamilnadu
(D). Uttar Pradesh

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A) and (B) only.
• B. (B) and (C) only.
• C. (A) and (D) only.
• D. (A), (B) and (C) only.

Hint:

Kerala and Tamilnadu skipped widespread land consolidation laws, unlike Punjab and UP.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Punjab and Uttar Pradesh both passed successful consolidation laws.
Step 2: Kerala's land tenure history meant it never passed a general consolidation law.
Step 3: Tamil Nadu also did not adopt a state-wide consolidation programme.
Step 4: So the exceptions are Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
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