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Which section of the Indian population was majorly landless post-independence?

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Freedom fighters

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Local kings

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Peasants

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Zamindars

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The correct option is C Peasants
A large percentage of peasants or agricultural labourers were landless. They had to lease land from big landlords after paying rent. Their working conditions were very poor and harsh.

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