Land reforms and agriculture: tenure systems, zamindari abolition, the Green Revolution, agriculture in Tamil Nadu

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1. Question 1

   Which constitutional amendments followed the court cases against zamindari abolition laws?

   1. A. The First (1951) and Fourth (1955) Amendments
   2. B. The Second Amendment (1956)
   3. C. A tenth amendment in 1972
   4. D. A third amendment in 1961
   Answer and explanation

   ✓ Correct answer: A. The First (1951) and Fourth (1955) Amendments

   Following the cases, the First Amendment (1951) and the Fourth Amendment (1955) were passed.

   Source: வரலாறு, மேல்நிலை இரண்டாம் ஆண்டு, தமிழ் வழி (History, Standard XII, Tamil medium; Samacheer Kalvi) (அலகு 9 ஓர் புதிய சமூக-பொருளாதார ஒழுங்கமைவை எதிர்நோக்குதல், p. 130 (PDF p. 134))

2. Question 2

   Which was NOT one of the land tenure systems in India before independence?

   1. A. Zamindari
   2. B. Mahalwari
   3. C. Ryotwari
   4. D. Bhoodan
   Answer and explanation

   ✓ Correct answer: D. Bhoodan

   Before independence India had three tenure systems: zamindari, mahalwari and ryotwari; Bhoodan was Vinoba Bhave's later movement.

   Source: பொருளியல், மேல்நிலை முதலாம் ஆண்டு, தமிழ் வழி (Economics, Standard XI, Tamil medium; Samacheer Kalvi) (இயல் 8 இந்தியப் பொருளாதாரம் விடுதலைக்கு முன்னரும் பின்னரும், p. 200 (PDF p. 206))