Question

Read the following statements: Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Choose one of the correct options given below:
Assertion (A): Under the land reforms, Indian government fixed the minimum land size which could be owned by an individual.
Reason (R): The purpose of land ceiling was to avoid the concentration of land ownership in a few hands.

• A. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
• B. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
• C. Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
• D. Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

Hint:

Land ceiling reforms were essential to ensure a more equitable distribution of land and reduce income inequality in rural areas.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The Indian government introduced land reforms, including the concept of land ceilings, which set a maximum amount of land that an individual could own. The purpose of these reforms was indeed to avoid the concentration of land ownership in the hands of a few, making the statement (R) the correct explanation for the assertion (A). Hence, both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) correctly explains Assertion (A).