Land Measurement (Bigha, Acre) — Set 3

Correct Answer: A. 10,000

One hectare equals 10,000 square meters. The hectare is the standard unit of land measurement in the metric system used in India's official land records. One hectare is approximately 2.471 acres. It is widely used in agricultural planning and government land acquisition records.

Correct Answer: A. 1,361 sq ft

In Bihar and Jharkhand, one Katha equals 1,361 square feet. This unit is widely used in land transactions in the eastern Indian states. Twenty Kathas make one Bigha in this region. Land records in these states often list areas in Katha and Dhur.

Correct Answer: A. A register of land ownership rights

Khatauni is a register that records the rights of landowners in a village. It contains details of ownership, cultivation rights, and encumbrances on land. The Khatauni is maintained by the Patwari and updated after every transfer or mutation. It serves as legal proof of land ownership in courts.

Correct Answer: A. 2.5

In most parts of Uttar Pradesh, 2.5 Bighas equal one Acre. However, the Bigha measurement varies from state to state across India. In Rajasthan one Bigha equals about 0.625 acres while in Bengal it is different again. This variation makes it important to confirm local standards when dealing with land documents.

Correct Answer: A. Annual record of rights maintained by Patwari

Jamabandi is an annual record of rights prepared by the Patwari for each village. It contains details of ownership, possession, cultivation, and rights over land. The Jamabandi is attested every five years by the revenue authorities. It is the primary document for determining land rights in Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh.

Correct Answer: A. 1,936

In Rajasthan, one Bigha equals 1,936 square yards or approximately 0.625 acres. This measurement is specific to Rajasthan as Bigha varies across states. The Rajasthan Bigha is also called Pucca Bigha. Land transactions in Rajasthan commonly use Bigha as the unit of measurement.

Correct Answer: A. One-eighth of an acre

Kanal is a traditional unit of land measurement used in Punjab, Haryana, and Jammu and Kashmir. One Kanal equals one-eighth of an acre or approximately 505.857 square meters. Eight Kanals make one Acre. The Kanal is further divided into 20 Marlas.

Correct Answer: A. One-twentieth of a Kanal

Marla is a traditional unit of land measurement used in Punjab, Haryana, and northern states of India. One Marla equals one-twentieth of a Kanal or about 25.29 square meters. Twenty Marlas make one Kanal and 160 Marlas make one Acre. The Marla is commonly used for measuring residential plots.

Correct Answer: A. One-fortieth of an acre

Guntha is a unit of land measurement used mainly in Maharashtra and some other states of India. One Guntha equals one-fortieth of an acre or approximately 101.17 square meters. Forty Gunthas make one Acre. It is used in both agricultural and residential land measurements in Maharashtra.

Correct Answer: A. Change of ownership recorded in revenue records

Mutation in land records refers to the process of updating revenue records to reflect a change in ownership of land. It is done when land is transferred through sale, inheritance, gift, or court order. The process is carried out by the revenue officer on the basis of supporting documents. Without mutation, the new owner cannot be recognized for revenue purposes.