Question

What were the attributes of the comprehensive land development programme initiated in India in the 1980s and 1990s.

CBSE Class X Social Science SA ( 3 marks)

Answer 1

The technological and institutional reforms made in the field of agriculture are :
(a) Land reforms : collectivization, consolidation of holdings, cooperation and abolition of zamindari.
(b) Agricultural reforms : Green revolution and White revolution.
(c) Land development programmes : Provision for crop insurance against drought, flood, cyclone etc., establishment of Grameen banks, Cooperative societies and banks for providing loans.
(d) Issuing of Kissan Credit Card and Personal Accident Insurance Scheme, etc.
(e) Special weather bulletins and agricultural programmes for farmers on radio and TV.

Answer 2

The technological and institutional reforms made in the field of agriculture are :

(a) Land reforms : collectivization, consolidation of holdings, cooperation and abolition of zamindari.

(b) Agricultural reforms : Green revolution and White revolution.

(c) Land development programmes : Provision for crop insurance against drought, flood, cyclone etc., establishment of Grameen banks, Cooperative societies and banks for providing loans.

(d) Issuing of Kissan Credit Card and Personal Accident Insurance Scheme, etc.

(e) Special weather bulletins and agricultural programmes for farmers on radio and TV.