Land Measurement (Bigha, Acre) — Set 16

Correct Answer: A. Division of jointly owned land among co-sharers into separate accounts

Khata partition refers to the division of jointly owned agricultural land held in a Sanjha Khata (joint account) among the co-owners. Each co-owner receives a separate portion which is then recorded in an individual Khata. The partition is done based on the respective shares of each co-owner. After partition, each owner has a separate Khata with its own Khasra numbers.

Correct Answer: A. An online portal providing access to digitized land records of Chhattisgarh

The Chhattisgarh government provides access to land records through its Bhuiyan portal. Citizens can access digitized land records, Khasra details, and B1 land record extracts online. The state has implemented land record modernization including digitization of cadastral maps and integration with registration data. This enables seamless updating of records for transparent land administration.

Correct Answer: A. A legal document used to transfer title and ownership of property from one person to another

A Deed of Conveyance (Sale Deed) is a legal document that formally transfers the title and ownership of immovable property from the seller (vendor) to the buyer (vendee). It must contain details of both parties, description of the property, consideration amount, and must be registered at the Sub-Registrar's office. Only a registered conveyance deed creates a valid transfer of property rights. It is the primary document of title for immovable property.

Correct Answer: A. One-sixteenth of a Ropani in traditional hill measurement

Aana (also Anna) is a traditional unit of land measurement used in Nepal and some hill areas of India. In Nepal, one Aana equals one-sixteenth of a Ropani. The Aana is further divided into 4 Paisa. This traditional system of measurement is still used alongside metric units in many hill areas. The exact value varies by region and historical usage.

Correct Answer: A. A system of cooperative or shared farming where farmers pool their land

Sanjha Bhoomi (shared land) refers to the concept of cooperative or collective farming where multiple farmers pool their individually owned plots to farm together as a single unit. This approach allows small and marginal farmers to benefit from economies of scale, mechanization, and better market access. Some state governments have promoted Sanjha Bhoomi models as part of agricultural modernization initiatives.

Correct Answer: A. A daily register maintained by Patwari of land-related events

Roznamcha is the daily register maintained by the Patwari in which all land-related events and activities in the village are recorded day by day. It includes mutations received, crop inspections completed, boundary demarcations done, and complaints received. The Roznamcha provides a daily audit trail of the Patwari's activities. Revenue supervisors review the Roznamcha during inspections to verify the Patwari's work.

Correct Answer: A. Division of jointly held khewat into separate accounts for individual owners

Khewat partition in Punjab refers to the division of a joint Khewat (account of co-sharers) into separate individual Khewats for each co-owner. This happens when co-owners of agricultural land decide to formally divide their jointly held property. After the partition, each owner has a separate Khewat number in the Jamabandi reflecting their individual holdings. The partition is recorded through the mutation process.

Correct Answer: A. The revenue department responsible for land revenue collection

Mahakama Malguzari refers to the land revenue department or the office responsible for collection and management of land revenue. In some states, particularly in the older revenue terminology, Malguzari refers to the land tax or land revenue itself. The Malguzar was the person responsible for paying Malguzari (land revenue) to the government. Modern revenue administration has replaced this with more structured revenue departments.

Correct Answer: A. Land that is mortgaged or pledged as security against a loan

Pharikat (or Rahin) land in revenue records refers to land that has been mortgaged or pledged as security against a loan. The mortgagor retains ownership but the mortgagee gets possession until the loan is repaid. Such mortgages must be registered to be legally valid. The Patwari records the mortgage in the Khatauni as an encumbrance on the land.

Correct Answer: A. The conversion of land from one use category to another

Bhumi Parivartan (Land Conversion) refers to the process of changing the classification of land from one category to another, such as from agricultural to residential or from forest to non-forest. Such conversions require approval from the relevant authorities (Collector, Town Planning Authority, or Forest Department). Unauthorized conversions are illegal and can attract penalties. Land conversion fees are paid to the government as part of the process.