Question

Which among the below given options represents the institutional reforms initiated in India post-independence?

• A. Establishing research institutions for innovations.
• B. Providing farmers with high yielding variety (HYV) seeds.
• C. Use of chemical fertilisers and machines.
• D. Reforms relating to land ownership.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Reforms relating to land ownership.

Post-independence, institutional and technological reforms were initiated to develop the agricultural sector. The technological reforms included using modern machines and fertilisers, establishing research institutions, using HYV seeds and so on. These reforms were primarily aimed at improving productivity. The institutional reforms relating to land ownership and crop subsidies were aimed at achieving holistic development of the farming sector. It tried to improve the socio-economic conditions of farmers.