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Almost all states except which of the following(s) enacted laws for consolidation of holdings?
(A). Punjab
(B). Kerala
(C). Tamilnadu
(D). Uttar Pradesh
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Almost all states except which of the following(s) enacted laws for consolidation of holdings?
(A). Punjab
(B). Kerala
(C). Tamilnadu
(D). Uttar Pradesh
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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Kerala and Tamilnadu skipped widespread land consolidation laws, unlike Punjab and UP.
Updated On: Jul 2, 2026
- (A) and (B) only.
- (B) and (C) only.
- (A) and (D) only.
- (A), (B) and (C) only.
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The Correct Option is B
Approach Solution - 1
Land consolidation, the process of merging fragmented land holdings to improve agricultural efficiency, has been implemented through specific legislation in most Indian states. However, Kerala (B) and Tamilnadu (C) are notable exceptions, as they have not actively pursued widespread land consolidation through dedicated laws, largely due to their unique land tenure systems and socio-economic factors. In contrast, Punjab (A) and Uttar Pradesh (D) have enacted land consolidation programs to reduce fragmentation and enhance productivity, with Punjab’s program being particularly successful. Thus, option (2) is correct, as Kerala and Tamilnadu are the states that did not enact such laws.
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State-by-state check:
Land consolidation laws in India were enacted state-by-state starting from the 1950s onward, largely to counter fragmentation caused by inheritance-based land division. Punjab was among the earliest and most successful adopters, passing consolidation legislation that significantly boosted farm productivity, so it belongs in the "enacted" group, not the exception list. Uttar Pradesh similarly passed its own consolidation of holdings act and implemented it across many districts, also placing it in the "enacted" group. Kerala's land tenure is dominated by small, homestead-style holdings under a different tenancy history, and it never enacted a general consolidation law of this kind. Tamil Nadu likewise did not adopt a state-wide consolidation programme comparable to northern states. Since only Kerala and Tamil Nadu fall outside the group of states with consolidation legislation, option (2) is correct.
Land consolidation laws in India were enacted state-by-state starting from the 1950s onward, largely to counter fragmentation caused by inheritance-based land division. Punjab was among the earliest and most successful adopters, passing consolidation legislation that significantly boosted farm productivity, so it belongs in the "enacted" group, not the exception list. Uttar Pradesh similarly passed its own consolidation of holdings act and implemented it across many districts, also placing it in the "enacted" group. Kerala's land tenure is dominated by small, homestead-style holdings under a different tenancy history, and it never enacted a general consolidation law of this kind. Tamil Nadu likewise did not adopt a state-wide consolidation programme comparable to northern states. Since only Kerala and Tamil Nadu fall outside the group of states with consolidation legislation, option (2) is correct.
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