Which section of the Indian population was majorly landless post-independence?
A
Freedom fighters
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B
Local kings
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C
Peasants
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D
Zamindars
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Solution
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.