Question

Read the following statements carefully: Statement 1: Land ceiling was one of the Government policies to promote equity in the agriculture sector. Statement 2: Land reforms resulted in the abolition of the Zamindari system in the post-independence period. (Choose the correct alternative)

• A. Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false.
• B. Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is true.
• C. Both Statements 1 and 2 are true.
• D. Both Statements 1 and 2 are false.

Hint:

Land ceiling and Zamindari abolition were crucial land reforms to ensure equity in India's agriculture sector.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

- Land ceiling legislation aimed to cap individual land ownership, thereby mitigating disparities in land distribution.
- Following independence, the abolition of the Zamindari system represented a significant land reform initiative, dismantling the feudal land tenure structure. Conclusion: Both assertions are valid, thus option (C) is the correct selection.