UPSC Themes

UPSC CSE Mains 2013 · GS1

Critically discuss the objectives of Bhoodan and Gramdan Movements initiated by Acharya Vinoba Bhave and their success.

Theme

T144 Land reforms, tenancy & land acquisition: from Bhoodan to the 2013 Act

What UPSC asks in this theme

Cross-paper GS1–GS3: success factors of land reforms in some states, land ceiling, effect on small farmers, link with productivity and poverty, contract farming and leasing, LARR Act 2013, and Bhoodan–Gramdan.

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Writing the answer

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This question also needs

T20 Post-independence consolidation: polity, economy, Jai Jawan Jai Kisan

More PYQs from this theme

  1. GS3202410 marks

    What were the factors responsible for the successful implementation of land reforms in some parts of the country? Elaborate.

  2. GS3202310 marks

    State the objectives and measures of land reforms in India. Discuss how land ceiling policy on landholding can be considered as an effective reform under economic criteria.

  3. GS32021

    How did land reforms in some parts of the country help to improve the socio-economic conditions of marginal and small farmers?

  4. GS32016

    Discuss the role of land reforms in agricultural development Identify the factors that were responsible for the success of land reforms in India.

  5. GS32016

    In view of the declining average size of land holdings in India which has made agriculture non–viable for a majority of farmers, should contract farming and land leasing be promoted in agriculture? Critically evaluate the pros and cons.

  6. GS32014

    The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 has come into effect from 1st January, 2014. What are the key issues which would get addressed with the Act in place? What implications would it have on industrialization and agriculture in India?

  7. GS32013

    Establish relationship between land reforms, agriculture productivity and elimination of poverty in the Indian economy. Discuss the difficulties in designing and implementation of agriculture friendly land reforms in India.

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