Land Reforms

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Write the meaning of the land ceiling and mention its purpose.

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Explain the need and type of land reforms implemented in the agricultural sector.

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Why was goal of equity not fully achieved even after abolition of intermediaries ?

Q. A policy of fixing the maximum landholding an individual can own is called .

1. Zamindari System
2. Land Floor
3. Land Ceiling
4. Land Subsidy

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Though the Zamindari system has been abolished legally, yet the goal of equity in the distribution of land could not be achieved. Why? Explain.

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Why was goal of equity not fully achieved even after abolition of intermediaries?

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What do you think were the reasons for land reforms in India?

1. Land Inequality

2. Incentive Problem

3. High Income

4. Fertile lands

Q. The policy by which incentives are given to the farmers to improve cultivation on the land is called .

1. Zamindari System
2. Ryotwari System
3. Feudal Policy
4. Land to the Tiller

Q.

The policy by which incentives are given to the farmer to improve cultivation on the land is called ___

Q. Who gave high priority to agriculture, irrigation and power project after India's independence?

1. Jawaharlal Nehru
2. Lal Bahadur Shastri
3. Indira Gandhi
4. Dr Manmohan Singh

Q. How can the productivity of land be affected if the technology is improved? Explain with examples.

Q. Vinoba Bhave was founder and leader of the ______________________.

1. Land scam in India
2. Constitution of India
3. Land gift movement
4. Planned Parenthood Federation

Q. State with reasons whether you agree or disagree with the following statements.

Supply of land is fixed.

Q. a. With reference to land as a factor of production:
i. Why is it considered a 'passive' and an 'indestructible' factor of production?
ii. Mention two ways in which land is different from capital.
iii. Discuss two important functions of land.

Q. Briefly explain the characteristics of land.

Q. Supply of land is fixed and limited in area.

1. True
2. False

Q. Which of the following highlight/s the importance of land?

1. Land determines total production of a country
2. Land determines agricultural production
3. All of the above
4. The industrial progress depends on availability of mineral resources