Land Measurement (Bigha, Acre) — Set 5

Correct Answer: A. One-hundredth of an acre

Cent is a unit of land measurement used in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and some other southern states. One Cent equals one-hundredth of an acre or approximately 40.47 square meters. One Acre equals 100 Cents. It is commonly used in real estate transactions and land documents in these states.

Correct Answer: A. One-twentieth of a Bigha

Katha is a unit of land measurement used in eastern states including West Bengal, Bihar, and Assam. In West Bengal, one Katha equals one-twentieth of a Bigha or approximately 66.89 square meters. The Katha is also subdivided into Dhur or Chhatak depending on the state. It is commonly used for measuring small urban and agricultural plots.

Correct Answer: A. One-fortieth of an acre

Gunta is a unit of land measurement used in Karnataka and Maharashtra. One Gunta equals one-fortieth of an acre or approximately 101.17 square meters. Forty Guntas make one Acre. The Gunta is widely used in revenue records and property documents in Karnataka.

Correct Answer: A. To limit maximum landholding to promote equitable distribution

Land ceiling laws in India fix the maximum amount of agricultural land that an individual or family can hold. These laws were enacted after Independence to redistribute surplus land to landless farmers and reduce rural inequality. The Land Ceiling Acts were passed by various states under the directive of the central government. Surplus land acquired under ceiling laws was distributed to scheduled caste and tribe farmers.

Correct Answer: A. Bhu-Adhikar Evam Rin Pustika (B1 Khasra)

In Madhya Pradesh, the Bhu-Adhikar Evam Rin Pustika (commonly called B1 or Khasra) is the document given to farmers as proof of land ownership. It contains details of the land, ownership rights, and encumbrances. The document is issued by the Patwari and can be obtained online through the MP Bhulekh portal. It is required for obtaining agricultural loans and government subsidies.

Correct Answer: A. A document of title issued by government to a landholder

Patta is a document of title issued by the government to a landholder confirming their right to possess and cultivate land. It is commonly used in southern Indian states like Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. The Patta contains the owner's name, survey number, land area, and nature of land. It serves as legal proof of land ownership and is required for property transactions.

Correct Answer: A. A unit equal to about 72 square feet

Ankanam is a traditional unit of land measurement used in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. One Ankanam equals approximately 72 square feet. It is mainly used for measuring residential plots and house sites. Larger areas are measured in Cents or Acres, while smaller plots use Ankanam.

Correct Answer: A. Voluntary donation of land by landowners for distribution to the landless

The Bhoodan land gift movement was started by Vinoba Bhave in 1951 in Telangana. He urged landowners to voluntarily donate a portion of their land to be distributed to landless farmers. The movement was inspired by Gandhian principles of non-violence and social equality. It resulted in the donation of millions of acres of land though the actual distribution faced many practical challenges.

Correct Answer: A. Record of rights, tenancy, and cultivation in a village

Adangal Form 1B is a village account that records rights of possession, tenancy, and cultivation details for each plot of land in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It is maintained by the Village Revenue Officer and updated annually after crop inspection. The Adangal serves as proof of cultivation and is required for agricultural loans. It is the equivalent of the Khasra record in northern Indian states.

Correct Answer: A. 14,400

In West Bengal, one Bigha equals approximately 14,400 square feet or about 1,337 square meters. This is different from the Bigha used in Uttar Pradesh and other northern states. Twenty Kathas make one Bigha in West Bengal. The Bigha is the most commonly used unit for land measurement in rural West Bengal.