Q1. What is land ceiling ?
(a) To fix a land area for irrigation purposes
(b) To fix rural land holdings at the existing level
(c) To fix urban land holdings at the existing level
(d) To fix the quantum of land held by a family
(UPSC Prelims 1981)
Answer: (d) To fix the quantum of land held by a family
Explanation: Land ceiling refers to the legal limit on the amount of land a family or individual can own. It was introduced to prevent concentration of land, promote equitable distribution, and support land reforms in India.
Q2. Lord Cornwallis introduced
(a) Zamindari system
(b) Mahalwari system
(c) Mansabdari system
(d) None of the above
(UPSC Prelims 1987)
Answer: (a) Zamindari system
Explanation: Lord Cornwallis introduced the Permanent Settlement of Bengal (1793), which formalized the Zamindari system, making landlords responsible for collecting and remitting land revenue to the British government.