महाराष्ट्रात 'शेतजमीन धारणेची कमाल मर्यादा हा कायदा' कधी मंजूर करण्यात आला होता ?
(1) 1951
(2) 1961
(3) 1966
(4) 1971

The correct answer is Option B (1961).

Key Points:
• Land Reforms Legislation in Maharashtra: To give effect to land reforms and prevent the concentration of agricultural land in the hands of a few zamindars and landlords, the State Legislature enacted the Maharashtra Agricultural Lands (Ceiling on Holdings) Act in 1961 (Act No. XXVII of 1961).
• Enforcement: It was enacted in 1961 and came into force on 26th January, 1962.
• Objective: To impose a ceiling on the holding of agricultural land, acquire surplus land from large landholders above the ceiling limit, and distribute the surplus agricultural land to landless agricultural labourers and smallholders.
• Major Amendments: Substantially amended in 1975 following national guidelines to lower ceiling limits based on perennially irrigated, seasonally irrigated, and dry crop lands.
• Key Takeaway: The Agricultural Lands (Ceiling on Holdings) Act was passed in Maharashtra in 1961 to impose caps on private landholdings.