Match the following dominant landowning groups with their respective states:

Column A (Dominant Caste)	Column B (Region/State)
1. Jat Sikhs	A. Punjab
2. Kammas	B.  Karnataka
3. Lingayats	C. Andhra Pradesh
4. Rajputs	D. Uttar Pradesh

The correct answer is - 1 - A, 2 - C, 3 - B, 4 - D

Key Points

• Jat Sikhs - Punjab
  • The Jat Sikhs are the predominant landowning group in Punjab.
  • They control large agricultural lands and have significant economic and political influence in the region.
• Kammas - Andhra Pradesh
  • Kammas are a dominant landholding community in Andhra Pradesh.
  • They are known for their agricultural productivity and substantial landownership.
• Lingayats - Karnataka
  • The Lingayats are a significant landowning group in Karnataka.
  • They play a vital role in the agrarian economy of the state.
• Rajputs - Uttar Pradesh
  • Rajputs are one of the major landowning castes in Uttar Pradesh.
  • They possess considerable agricultural land and exert influence in rural areas.

Additional Information

• Agrarian Structure
  • The term agrarian structure refers to the distribution of landholding in rural areas.
  • It significantly impacts the socioeconomic dynamics and class structure in these regions.
• Class and Social Structure
  • Access to land largely determines one's role in agriculture and their economic status.
  • Medium and large landowners typically have higher incomes, while agricultural laborers and tenants have lower incomes and insecure employment.
• Dominant Castes
  • As coined by sociologist M.N. Srinivas, dominant castes control substantial land and dominate local economic and political spheres.
  • Examples of dominant castes include Jats, Rajputs, Vokkaligas, Lingayats, Kammas, Reddis, and Jat Sikhs across various regions.
• Marginal Farmers and Landless Labourers
  • Most marginal farmers and landless laborers belong to lower caste groups such as SC/STs and OBCs.
  • Historically, dalit castes provided much of the agricultural labor for dominant landowning groups.