Poorest Labourers and Land Reforms
Which group of agricultural labourers did NOT benefit from land reforms?
- Former zamindars
- Sharecroppers and landless labourers — Correct Answer
- Large farmers
- Government officials
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
The poorest agricultural labourers (sharecroppers and landless labourers) did not benefit from land reforms.
Key Points:
- Even when tillers got ownership, the poorest did not benefit.
- Some zamindars evicted tenants and claimed to be self-cultivators.
- Land reforms had only partial success.
📚 About this Topic — CH-2: INDIAN ECONOMY 1950–1990
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