When did Himachal Pradesh Abolition of Big Landed Estates Act receive presidential assent?

1956
1957
1955
1954

The correct answer is: A. 1956

The Himachal Pradesh Abolition of Big Landed Estates Act received presidential assent on 15th April 1956. The Act was passed by the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly on 27th March 1956. The Act abolished the jagirdari system in Himachal Pradesh and vested all jagir land in the State Government. The Act also provided for the payment of compensation to the jagirdars.

The Himachal Pradesh Abolition of Big Landed Estates Act was a landmark legislation in the history of Himachal Pradesh. The Act abolished the feudal system of land tenure and ushered in a new era of land reforms in the State. The Act also helped to improve the socio-economic conditions of the people of Himachal Pradesh.

The following are the options for the question:

  • A. 1956
  • B. 1957
  • C. 1955
  • D. 1954

Option A is the correct answer. The Act was passed by the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly on 27th March 1956 and received presidential assent on 15th April 1956.

Option B is incorrect. The Act was passed in 1956, not 1957.

Option C is incorrect. The Act was passed in 1956, not 1955.

Option D is incorrect. The Act was passed in 1956, not 1954.