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?

    <p>Gramdan Movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Gramdan Movement aim to achieve its objectives?

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

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

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

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

    <p>The movement failed to realize its revolutionary potential</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>At least 75%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Assam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the land recipients under the Gramdan Act?

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

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

    <p>Because some find it restrictive for development</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Descendants' dissatisfaction with land selling restrictions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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