Question

 A policy which involves fixing the maximum size of land which could be owned by an individual is called ______.
1. land mapping
2. land ceiling
3. land jamming
4. land capping

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : land ceiling

The correct answer is land ceiling.

• The Urban Land Ceiling Act that was passed in 1976 proposed that there should be an equal distribution of land in urban agglomerations to subserve the common good.
• Land Ceiling means fixing the maximum size of landholding that an individual/family can own.
• Land over and above the ceiling limit is called surplus land.
• Why ceiling on land holdings is needed?
  • Article 38 seeks to minimize the inequalities of income, status, facilities, and opportunities. Land ceilings minimize inequality in land ownership and thus reduces inequality of income.
  • Article 39 seeks to ensure that the operation of the economic system does not result in the concentration of wealth and to give the right to adequate means of livelihood for all citizens.
• Benefits of Land Ceiling
  • Employment Increased
  • Social justice
  • Naxal reduced