Correct Answer:
B. Piece of land held by a tenant for farming
In the context of the Punjab Tenancy Act 1887, a “holding” specifically refers to the particular piece or parcel of land that a tenant holds from a landlord for the purpose of cultivation or farming. It represents the distinct unit of land that is subject to the tenancy agreement, defining the physical scope of the tenant's rights and obligations.
- A: Land owned by landlord is a broader category; a holding is specifically the portion leased to a tenant.
- C: Government land is distinct from land under private tenancy arrangements.
- D: Fallow land refers to land left uncultivated, which might be part of a holding but is not the definition of a holding itself.