Land Ceiling Meaning
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Question (English)
'Land ceiling' means:
- Minimum land required for farming
- Maximum size of land which could be owned by an individual ✓ Correct
- Average landholding in the country
- Government-owned agricultural land
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
Land ceiling means fixing the maximum size of land which could be owned by an individual to reduce concentration of land ownership.
Key Points:
- Big landlords challenged legislation in courts.
- Registered lands in names of close relatives.
- Successful in Kerala and West Bengal.
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