Land Reforms MCQs
Land Reforms – MCQs with Answers & Explanations
Class: CBSE Class 11
Subject: Economics
Section: Indian Economy 1950–1990
Topic: Land Reforms
Board: CBSE Board Examinations
Subject: Economics
Section: Indian Economy 1950–1990
Topic: Land Reforms
Board: CBSE Board Examinations
These Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) are designed strictly as per the NCERT syllabus, making them ideal for CBSE Class 11 Board Examination preparation. Each question includes detailed explanations for clear conceptual understanding.
1. Land reforms refer to:
Answer: B
They aim to improve agrarian structure and farmer welfare.
They aim to improve agrarian structure and farmer welfare.
2. Main objective of land reforms:
Answer: B
They sought equitable land distribution.
They sought equitable land distribution.
3. Abolition of intermediaries removed:
Answer: B
Direct link formed between state and cultivators.
Direct link formed between state and cultivators.
4. Tenancy reforms aimed at:
Answer: A
Ensured fair rent and security.
Ensured fair rent and security.
5. Land ceiling means:
Answer: B
Surplus land redistributed to poor farmers.
Surplus land redistributed to poor farmers.
6. Consolidation of holdings aimed to:
Answer: B
Improved efficiency & mechanisation.
Improved efficiency & mechanisation.
7. Bhoodan Movement led by:
Answer: B
Voluntary land donation movement.
Voluntary land donation movement.
8. Gramdan means:
Answer: A
Entire village land collectively owned.
Entire village land collectively owned.
9. Zamindari abolition improved:
Answer: A
Reduced exploitation.
Reduced exploitation.
10. Land reforms supported:
Answer: A
Improved farm productivity base.
Improved farm productivity base.
11. Major issue before reforms:
Answer: A
Few owned large tracts.
Few owned large tracts.
12. Tenants paid:
Answer: B
Exploitative rents prevailed.
Exploitative rents prevailed.
13. Ownership rights given to:
Answer: A
Boosted incentives.
Boosted incentives.
14. Ceiling surplus distributed to:
Answer: B
Promoted equity.
Promoted equity.
15. Consolidation reduced:
Answer: A
Improved efficiency.
Improved efficiency.
16. Reform success varied due to:
Answer: A
Implementation differed.
Implementation differed.
17. Legal loopholes led to:
Answer: A
Large owners bypassed ceilings.
Large owners bypassed ceilings.
18. Land reforms aimed at:
Answer: A
Dual goals.
Dual goals.
19. Institutional reform means:
Answer: A
Land relation reforms.
Land relation reforms.
20. Overall impact:
Answer: A
Implementation challenges limited outcomes.
Implementation challenges limited outcomes.
