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Land Tenure and Agrarian Relations

Description: This quiz covers the topic of Land Tenure and Agrarian Relations in Indian Sociology.
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What is the primary mode of land tenure in India?

  1. Zamindari

  2. Ryotwari

  3. Mahalwari

  4. Bhoodan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Ryotwari system is the primary mode of land tenure in India, where individual peasants hold direct title to their land from the government.

What is the main difference between the Zamindari and Ryotwari systems of land tenure?

  1. In the Zamindari system, peasants pay rent to zamindars, while in the Ryotwari system, peasants pay rent directly to the government.

  2. In the Zamindari system, peasants own their land, while in the Ryotwari system, peasants rent their land from the government.

  3. In the Zamindari system, land is passed down from generation to generation, while in the Ryotwari system, land is redistributed periodically.

  4. In the Zamindari system, peasants have more rights over their land than in the Ryotwari system.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main difference between the Zamindari and Ryotwari systems is that in the Zamindari system, peasants pay rent to zamindars (landlords), while in the Ryotwari system, peasants pay rent directly to the government.

What is the Mahalwari system of land tenure?

  1. A system where land is held collectively by a village community.

  2. A system where land is owned by the government and leased to peasants.

  3. A system where land is owned by zamindars and leased to peasants.

  4. A system where land is redistributed periodically among peasants.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mahalwari system is a system of land tenure where land is held collectively by a village community, and the revenue is paid to the government by the community as a whole.

What is the Bhoodan movement?

  1. A movement to redistribute land to landless peasants.

  2. A movement to promote cooperative farming.

  3. A movement to provide housing for the poor.

  4. A movement to promote education for rural children.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bhoodan movement was a movement started by Vinoba Bhave in 1951 to redistribute land to landless peasants.

What are the main causes of agrarian unrest in India?

  1. Unequal distribution of land.

  2. High levels of rural poverty.

  3. Exploitation of peasants by landlords.

  4. Lack of access to credit and inputs.


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Agrarian unrest in India is caused by a combination of factors, including unequal distribution of land, high levels of rural poverty, exploitation of peasants by landlords, and lack of access to credit and inputs.

What are the main consequences of agrarian unrest in India?

  1. Migration from rural to urban areas.

  2. Increased poverty and inequality.

  3. Social unrest and violence.

  4. Political instability.


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Agrarian unrest in India can lead to a variety of consequences, including migration from rural to urban areas, increased poverty and inequality, social unrest and violence, and political instability.

What are some of the government policies aimed at addressing agrarian unrest in India?

  1. Land reforms.

  2. Cooperative farming.

  3. Provision of credit and inputs to peasants.

  4. Minimum support prices for agricultural products.


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The government of India has implemented a number of policies aimed at addressing agrarian unrest, including land reforms, cooperative farming, provision of credit and inputs to peasants, and minimum support prices for agricultural products.

What are the main challenges to addressing agrarian unrest in India?

  1. Resistance from landlords.

  2. Lack of political will.

  3. Corruption.

  4. Lack of resources.


Correct Option:
Explanation:

There are a number of challenges to addressing agrarian unrest in India, including resistance from landlords, lack of political will, corruption, and lack of resources.

What is the future of land tenure and agrarian relations in India?

  1. Land reforms will continue to be implemented.

  2. Cooperative farming will become more widespread.

  3. The government will provide more support to peasants.

  4. Agrarian unrest will continue to be a problem.


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The future of land tenure and agrarian relations in India is uncertain, but it is likely that land reforms will continue to be implemented, cooperative farming will become more widespread, the government will provide more support to peasants, and agrarian unrest will continue to be a problem.

What is the main difference between the Zamindari and Mahalwari systems of land tenure?

  1. In the Zamindari system, peasants pay rent to zamindars, while in the Mahalwari system, peasants pay rent directly to the government.

  2. In the Zamindari system, peasants own their land, while in the Mahalwari system, peasants rent their land from the government.

  3. In the Zamindari system, land is passed down from generation to generation, while in the Mahalwari system, land is redistributed periodically.

  4. In the Zamindari system, peasants have more rights over their land than in the Mahalwari system.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main difference between the Zamindari and Mahalwari systems is that in the Zamindari system, peasants pay rent to zamindars (landlords), while in the Mahalwari system, peasants pay rent directly to the government.

What is the main difference between the Ryotwari and Mahalwari systems of land tenure?

  1. In the Ryotwari system, peasants pay rent directly to the government, while in the Mahalwari system, peasants pay rent to zamindars.

  2. In the Ryotwari system, peasants own their land, while in the Mahalwari system, peasants rent their land from the government.

  3. In the Ryotwari system, land is passed down from generation to generation, while in the Mahalwari system, land is redistributed periodically.

  4. In the Ryotwari system, peasants have more rights over their land than in the Mahalwari system.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main difference between the Ryotwari and Mahalwari systems is that in the Ryotwari system, peasants pay rent directly to the government, while in the Mahalwari system, peasants pay rent to zamindars (landlords).

What is the main difference between the Zamindari and Bhoodan systems of land tenure?

  1. In the Zamindari system, peasants pay rent to zamindars, while in the Bhoodan system, peasants own their land.

  2. In the Zamindari system, peasants rent their land from the government, while in the Bhoodan system, peasants own their land.

  3. In the Zamindari system, land is passed down from generation to generation, while in the Bhoodan system, land is redistributed periodically.

  4. In the Zamindari system, peasants have more rights over their land than in the Bhoodan system.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main difference between the Zamindari and Bhoodan systems is that in the Zamindari system, peasants pay rent to zamindars (landlords), while in the Bhoodan system, peasants own their land.

What is the main difference between the Ryotwari and Bhoodan systems of land tenure?

  1. In the Ryotwari system, peasants pay rent directly to the government, while in the Bhoodan system, peasants own their land.

  2. In the Ryotwari system, peasants own their land, while in the Bhoodan system, peasants rent their land from the government.

  3. In the Ryotwari system, land is passed down from generation to generation, while in the Bhoodan system, land is redistributed periodically.

  4. In the Ryotwari system, peasants have more rights over their land than in the Bhoodan system.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main difference between the Ryotwari and Bhoodan systems is that in the Ryotwari system, peasants pay rent directly to the government, while in the Bhoodan system, peasants own their land.

What is the main difference between the Mahalwari and Bhoodan systems of land tenure?

  1. In the Mahalwari system, peasants pay rent to zamindars, while in the Bhoodan system, peasants own their land.

  2. In the Mahalwari system, peasants rent their land from the government, while in the Bhoodan system, peasants own their land.

  3. In the Mahalwari system, land is passed down from generation to generation, while in the Bhoodan system, land is redistributed periodically.

  4. In the Mahalwari system, peasants have more rights over their land than in the Bhoodan system.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main difference between the Mahalwari and Bhoodan systems is that in the Mahalwari system, peasants pay rent to zamindars (landlords), while in the Bhoodan system, peasants own their land.

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