“Operation Barga” brought nationwide recognition to the government of which of the following Indian states?
- AState government in West Bengal
- BState government in Kerala
- CState government in Assam
- DMore than one of the above
- ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (a) State government in West Bengal
Explanation
Operation Barga was a land reform movement launched in 1978 in West Bengal. It provided bargadars (sharecroppers) legal protection against eviction by jotedars and granted them the right to receive a fair share of the produce.