Question

The standard of life of many farmers decreased after land consolidation and implementation of maximum limit on land holdings.
A.True
B.False

Answer 1

Hint:In order to solve the problem of fragmentation of land, a land consolidation program was introduced. To merge multiple consolidated farms and give it to individual farmers which means that instead of holding multiple small land in multiple places now farmers will have a single piece of land.

Complete answer: After the Independence of India almost every state in India introduced laws for consolidation of holdings except Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura and Andhra Pradesh. Though the nature of legislation and success rate varied from state to state. In Punjab it was made compulsory.
Generally, the term consolidation of holdings refers to redistribution and amalgamation of fragmented land with a single view to bring together all plots into one compact block.
The progress in terms of consolidation of holdings is not satisfactory in every state of India but in Haryana, Western Uttar Pradesh it was achieved.
The maximum individual farmer or farm household can hold is called a ceiling on land holdings. This has the objective to create economic balance in society and to create social justice.
Sufficient income for the farmer has been generated due to the implementation of land consolidation and land ceiling which has led to economic balance.

Hence, the correct answer is option (A).

Note:Sufficient amount can be earned by farmers due to land holdings. The standard of life has improved due to implementation of land consolidation and implementation of maximum limits on land led to steps to economic equality and to create social justice in society.