Q10 · UPPSC current affairs · 4 October 2026 · News · Urban Land Ceiling and Regulation Act 1976

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Why did certain State Governments, such as West Bengal, advocate for the repeal or review of legacy urban land ceiling regulations?

A To unlock urban real estate and facilitate infrastructure development.
B To transfer complete legislative authority over land directly to panchayats.
C To nationalize all private housing societies and urban agglomerations.
D To convert all municipal vacant lands exclusively into protected wildlife sanctuaries.

Correct answer: (a) To unlock urban real estate and facilitate infrastructure development.

Explanation

Option A is correct as states advocate repealing restrictive urban land ceiling laws to unlock urban real estate and infrastructure development. Options A, C, and D do not reflect the policy goals of unlocking land markets.

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