Question

Match the land tenure systems with their descriptions: \[ \begin{array}{ll} List-I & List-II (A)\ \text{Zamindari System} & (I)\ \text{Benami Transfer} (B)\ \text{Raiyatwari System} & (II)\ \text{Radical restructuring in Kerala \& Bengal} (C)\ \text{Tenancy Abolition \& Regulation} & (III)\ \text{Less tax burden; more prosperous farmers} (D)\ \text{Land Ceiling} & (IV)\ \text{Agricultural production stagnated/declined} \end{array} \]

• A. \( \text{A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II} \)
• B. \( \text{A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I} \)
• C. \( \text{A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV} \)
• D. \( \text{A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II} \)

Hint:

Remember these important associations:
• Zamindari \(\rightarrow\) Exploitation and stagnation
• Raiyatwari \(\rightarrow\) Direct settlement with farmers
• Tenancy reforms \(\rightarrow\) Major reforms in Kerala and Bengal
• Land Ceiling \(\rightarrow\) Benami transfers to evade laws These are frequently asked concepts in Indian agrarian reforms and rural development.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B