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The Eleventh Amendment to the Constitution of India of 1961

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What was the main purpose of the Eleventh Amendment to the Constitution of India?

  1. To abolish the Zamindari system

  2. To introduce land reforms

  3. To provide for the formation of linguistic states

  4. To grant special status to Jammu and Kashmir


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Eleventh Amendment to the Constitution of India was enacted in 1961 to abolish the Zamindari system, which was a system of land tenure in which the Zamindars were the landlords and the peasants were their tenants.

When was the Eleventh Amendment to the Constitution of India enacted?

  1. 1956

  2. 1961

  3. 1964

  4. 1967


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Eleventh Amendment to the Constitution of India was enacted on April 14, 1961.

Which article of the Constitution was amended by the Eleventh Amendment?

  1. Article 31

  2. Article 31A

  3. Article 32

  4. Article 33


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Eleventh Amendment to the Constitution of India amended Article 31, which dealt with the right to property.

What was the main provision of the Eleventh Amendment?

  1. It abolished the Zamindari system

  2. It introduced land reforms

  3. It provided for the formation of linguistic states

  4. It granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main provision of the Eleventh Amendment was to abolish the Zamindari system, which was a system of land tenure in which the Zamindars were the landlords and the peasants were their tenants.

What was the impact of the Eleventh Amendment on the Zamindari system?

  1. It abolished the Zamindari system

  2. It reduced the power of the Zamindars

  3. It increased the power of the peasants

  4. It led to the formation of cooperative farming societies


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Eleventh Amendment abolished the Zamindari system, which meant that the Zamindars were no longer the landlords and the peasants were no longer their tenants.

What was the impact of the Eleventh Amendment on the peasants?

  1. It gave them ownership of the land they were cultivating

  2. It reduced their rent

  3. It increased their wages

  4. It provided them with better working conditions


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Eleventh Amendment gave the peasants ownership of the land they were cultivating, which meant that they were no longer tenants and they could now own their own land.

What was the impact of the Eleventh Amendment on the agricultural productivity?

  1. It increased agricultural productivity

  2. It decreased agricultural productivity

  3. It had no impact on agricultural productivity

  4. It led to a decline in agricultural productivity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Eleventh Amendment increased agricultural productivity because it gave the peasants ownership of the land they were cultivating, which motivated them to work harder and produce more crops.

What was the impact of the Eleventh Amendment on the rural economy?

  1. It improved the rural economy

  2. It worsened the rural economy

  3. It had no impact on the rural economy

  4. It led to a decline in the rural economy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Eleventh Amendment improved the rural economy because it gave the peasants ownership of the land they were cultivating, which led to an increase in agricultural productivity and a rise in the incomes of the peasants.

What was the impact of the Eleventh Amendment on the social status of the peasants?

  1. It improved the social status of the peasants

  2. It worsened the social status of the peasants

  3. It had no impact on the social status of the peasants

  4. It led to a decline in the social status of the peasants


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Eleventh Amendment improved the social status of the peasants because it gave them ownership of the land they were cultivating, which made them more independent and gave them a sense of dignity.

What was the impact of the Eleventh Amendment on the political power of the peasants?

  1. It increased the political power of the peasants

  2. It decreased the political power of the peasants

  3. It had no impact on the political power of the peasants

  4. It led to a decline in the political power of the peasants


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Eleventh Amendment increased the political power of the peasants because it gave them ownership of the land they were cultivating, which made them more independent and gave them a voice in the political process.

What was the impact of the Eleventh Amendment on the overall development of India?

  1. It contributed to the overall development of India

  2. It hindered the overall development of India

  3. It had no impact on the overall development of India

  4. It led to a decline in the overall development of India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Eleventh Amendment contributed to the overall development of India because it abolished the Zamindari system, which was a feudal system that hindered the growth of agriculture and the rural economy. The amendment also gave the peasants ownership of the land they were cultivating, which motivated them to work harder and produce more crops, leading to an increase in agricultural productivity and a rise in the incomes of the peasants.

Which of the following is not a provision of the Eleventh Amendment?

  1. It abolished the Zamindari system

  2. It introduced land reforms

  3. It provided for the formation of linguistic states

  4. It granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Eleventh Amendment did not provide for the formation of linguistic states. This was done by the States Reorganisation Act of 1956.

Which of the following is not a benefit of the Eleventh Amendment?

  1. It abolished the Zamindari system

  2. It increased agricultural productivity

  3. It improved the rural economy

  4. It worsened the social status of the peasants


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Eleventh Amendment did not worsen the social status of the peasants. In fact, it improved their social status by giving them ownership of the land they were cultivating.

Which of the following is not a criticism of the Eleventh Amendment?

  1. It led to the fragmentation of land holdings

  2. It created a class of landless laborers

  3. It did not provide for the rehabilitation of the Zamindars

  4. It improved the social status of the peasants


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Eleventh Amendment did not improve the social status of the peasants. In fact, it worsened their social status by creating a class of landless laborers.

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