Question

Which specific clause within the Madras Estates Land Act of 1908, despite its overall intent, inadvertently exacerbated the pre-existing vulnerabilities of certain tenant groups in the Malabar region?

• A. Clause relating to the standardization of land revenue
• B. Clause concerning the definition of "private land" and its implications for customary tenures
• C. Clause regarding the introduction of new irrigation systems
• D. Clause pertaining to the regulation of timber extraction

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Clause concerning the definition of "private land" and its implications for customary tenures

The Madras Estates Land Act of 1908 was primarily designed to protect the rights of ryots (tenant farmers) in the Madras Presidency by regulating rent and ensuring some degree of tenure security.