Correct Answer:
C. 1959
The correct answer is 1959. The first significant agricultural reforms in Pakistan were introduced in 1959 under the military government of General Ayub Khan. These reforms aimed to address land ownership inequalities, consolidate fragmented landholdings, and boost agricultural productivity across the nation.
- 1948 and 1951 were early years after Pakistan's independence, but major land reforms were not implemented during these periods.
- 1972 saw further, more extensive land reforms under Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto's government, but 1959 marks the initial introduction of such reforms.