Question

Which of the following were a bi-product of the 'land to the tiller' policy?

• A. Abolition of intermediaries
• B. Tenancy reforms to regulate fair rent and provide security to tenure
• C. Ceilings on holdings and distribution of surplus land among the landlords
• D. All of the Above

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

All of the Above

Land to the tillers is an adage that means the person that works for something should enjoy the benefits and rewards reaped. The foremost important objective of land reforms in India is to make provision for more rational use of scarce land resources. It can be done by changing the conditions of holdings, ceilings on land holdings. This helps cultivation process in a most economical manner without any wastage of land, labour and capital