Q. With reference to the Zamindari Abolition Act 1950, consider the following statements:
1.It abolished the rights of Zamindars and Jagirdars and prohibited further acquisition of land.
2.Compensation was provided to the affected landowners after the abolition of intermediary tenures.
3.The Act provided for the redistribution of land equally among all landless laborers.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
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[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation:

  • The Zamindari Abolition Act of 1950 ended the rights of Zamindars and Jagirdars and banned further land acquisition by intermediaries.
  • It also provided compensation to affected landowners, respecting their prior legal status.
  • However, the Act did not mandate equal land redistribution among all landless laborers — that objective was addressed later through land ceiling and redistribution laws.

Source- 12th NCERT: Economics: Macroeconomics and TMH Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh

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