Bhoodan Movement: Background

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Which of the following was the primary objective of the Bhoodan Movement?

To provide education facilities in remote villages

To promote industrialization in rural areas

To establish cooperative farming practices

To persuade wealthy landowners to donate a portion of their land to landless peasants (correct)

Who initiated the Bhoodan Movement in India?

Jawaharlal Nehru

Mahatma Gandhi

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Vinoba Bhave (correct)

What was the philosophy behind the Bhoodan Movement?

Providing monetary compensation to landowners for donating land

Implementing land reforms through legislative measures

Persuading landowners to donate land through non-violence and compassion (correct)

Forceful acquisition of land from wealthy landowners

What was the next phase of the Bhoodan Movement called?

Gramdan Movement Signup and view all the answers

How did the Gramdan Movement aim to achieve its objectives?

By encouraging villagers to donate their land to a village council Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes the significance of the Bhoodan Movement?

It was successful in many parts of India, with thousands of acres of land being donated Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the drawbacks of the Bhoodan-Gramdan Movement?

The movement failed to realize its revolutionary potential Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the village land needs to be surrendered under the Gramdan Act?

At least 75% Signup and view all the answers

In which state did the Assam government repeal the Assam Gramdan Act and Assam Bhoodan Act?

Assam Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the land recipients under the Gramdan Act?

They must contribute 5% of their income to the community Signup and view all the answers

What is a reason why the Gramdan Act has lost its relevance in many villages?

Because some find it restrictive for development Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of land distribution was a common concern regarding the Gramdan Act implementation?

Descendants' dissatisfaction with land selling restrictions Signup and view all the answers