Consider the land reforms implemented in India between 1947 and 1990. What was one of the main objectives of the reforms?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is: (c) To reduce the concentration of land ownership and protect the interests of small farmers
Explanation:
· Between 1947 and 1990, India introduced major land reforms such as abolition of zamindari, tenancy reforms, land ceiling, and consolidation of holdings.
· The main aim was to reduce inequality in land distribution, empower tenants, and protect small and marginal farmers.
· These reforms were crucial for social justice and for promoting agricultural productivity.
Information Booster:
· Abolition of Zamindari (1950s): Ended intermediaries; land directly transferred to cultivators.
· Tenancy Reforms: Provided security of tenure and fair rent to tenants.
· Land Ceiling Acts: Set limits on land ownership to redistribute surplus land.
· Consolidation of Holdings: Prevented land fragmentation, promoted efficient farming.
· Land reforms laid the foundation for Green Revolution (1960s–70s).