Topics: CH-2: INDIAN ECONOMY 1950–1990, Indian Economic Development, NCERT Books

Tenants Freed by Abolition

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Abolition of intermediaries brought approximately how many tenants into direct contact with the government?

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Abolition of intermediaries brought approximately how many tenants into direct contact with the government?

  1. 100 lakh
  2. 150 lakh
  3. 200 lakh ✓ Correct
  4. 250 lakh
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Some 200 lakh tenants came into direct contact with the government — freed from zamindars' exploitation.

Key Points:
  • Ownership gave incentive to increase output.
  • Goal of equity was not fully served — some zamindars used loopholes.
  • Poorest labourers (sharecroppers, landless) did not benefit.

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