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

- Statement 1 is true: Land ceiling was introduced to limit the maximum land holdings by individuals to reduce inequality in land distribution.
- Statement 2 is true: Post-independence, Zamindari abolition was a major land reform policy that ended the feudal land ownership system. Conclusion: Both statements are correct, making option (C) the correct answer.