New land rules bring J&K on par with the rest of India

GS Paper 3   Source: The Hindu Context: The abrogation of special status under articles 35A and 370 for Jammu and Kashmir was followed by various initiatives to initiate land reforms and modernization in the erstwhile state. Toughening the stand on newly introduced land rules that have ended leaseholders’ rights for extension in the Union …

Post-independence, Land reforms had a profound impact on agriculture as well as had social implications but there were also certain limitations. Evaluate.

Topic: Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country. 1. Post-independence, Land reforms had a profound impact on agriculture as well as had social implications but there were also certain limitations. Evaluate. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Chapter – 29, 30 and 31 – India Since Independence by Bipan Chandra Why the question: The question …

GS – Daily Answer Writing Challenge Day – 90!!!!

QUESTIONS: 28/10/2013(Topics:  Land reforms in India; Food security; Impact of schemes) Evaluate the track record of land reform in India in its various aspects, bringing out inter state differences. How would you interpret this record? (250 Words) What do you think has been the impact of Targeted Public  Distribution System in India on food security for the poor? …