Land Measurement (Bigha, Acre) — Set 6

Correct Answer: A. Annual crop inspection to record actual cultivation details

Girdawari is an annual inspection of agricultural land conducted by the Patwari to record the actual cropping pattern and cultivation status of each plot. It is done twice a year for the Kharif and Rabi seasons. The Girdawari records are used to update Khasra entries and determine agricultural statistics. It also helps in assessing crop damage during calamities for relief purposes.

Correct Answer: A. About 6.69 square meters

One Ankanam equals approximately 6.69 square meters (72 square feet) in Andhra Pradesh land measurement. This small unit is used for measuring plots in urban and semi-urban areas. Larger land areas are measured in Cents or Acres. The Ankanam system continues to be used alongside the metric system in property transactions in Andhra Pradesh.

Correct Answer: A. Legislation that abolished the zamindari system and transferred land rights to cultivators

The Zamindari Abolition Acts were passed by various states after Indian independence to abolish the zamindari system of land tenure. These acts transferred the rights over land from zamindars to the actual cultivators of the land. The zamindars were given compensation in exchange for losing their land rights. This was a major land reform that helped redistribute agricultural land.

Correct Answer: A. Conducting surveys to prepare topographic and cadastral maps

The Survey of India (SOI) is the national survey and mapping organization responsible for topographic mapping of India. For land management, it conducts cadastral surveys to prepare village maps and demarcate boundaries. SOI maps serve as the base for all land records and revenue administration. The organization uses modern technologies like remote sensing and GPS for surveys.

Correct Answer: A. Government-owned land in a village area

Sarkari Raqba refers to land that is owned by the government in the revenue village. This includes land under government offices, schools, hospitals, roads, and other public uses. Sarkari Raqba is recorded separately in revenue records and cannot be privately owned. The district administration is responsible for protecting Sarkari Raqba from encroachment.

Correct Answer: A. A field measurement book containing area calculations

Tippan is a field measurement book used by Patwaris to record the measurements and area calculations of individual plots. It contains the chain survey details and calculated areas for each Khasra number. The Tippan is used as a supporting document when disputes arise about the area of a plot. It provides the mathematical basis for areas shown in revenue records.

Correct Answer: A. 20

In Uttar Pradesh, 20 Biswanis (also written as Biswansis) make one Biswa. The Biswani is the smallest traditional unit of land measurement in the state. Twenty Biswas make one Bigha in Uttar Pradesh. This hierarchical system allows for precise measurement of very small land parcels.

Correct Answer: A. Digitization of manual land records into computer databases

Land Record Computerisation (LRC) is the process of converting paper-based land records into digital format and storing them in computer databases. It was initiated under the National Land Records Modernization Programme (NLRMP) launched in 2008. The digitized records can be accessed online by landowners, reducing corruption and delay. States like Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh have made significant progress in LRC.

Correct Answer: A. An online portal for accessing land records in Indian states

Bhulekh is an online portal developed by state governments to provide public access to land records. The UP Bhulekh portal allows citizens to view Khasra, Khatauni, and other land record documents online. Similar portals exist in other states under different names. The portal reduces the need to visit government offices and has improved transparency in land administration.

Correct Answer: A. Uncultivated waste land that is capable of cultivation

Banjar land refers to uncultivated wasteland in Indian revenue records that is capable of being brought under cultivation. It is classified into Old Banjar (land uncultivated for more than 3 years) and New Banjar (land uncultivated for less than 3 years). Banjar land can be assigned by the government to landless farmers for cultivation. In many states, Banjar land is a significant source of agricultural expansion.