Question 1

What is the primary purpose of maintaining land records in India?

Accepted Answer

To facilitate property transactions and taxation. Land records serve as legal evidence of ownership, facilitate property transactions, aid in revenue collection, and support land dispute resolution and taxation systems.

Question 2

Which official is responsible for maintaining land records at the village level in India?

Accepted Answer

Patwari or Lekhpal. The Patwari (also called Lekhpal in some states) is the village-level revenue official responsible for maintaining, updating, and preserving land records in their area.

Question 3

What is the Bhu-Leakh or Bhumilekh system in India?

Accepted Answer

Digital land records system. Bhu-Leakh (Bhumilekh) is a digital computerized system for maintaining and updating land records. It aims to provide transparent, accurate, and easily accessible land records online.

Question 4

What is cadastral mapping in the context of land records?

Accepted Answer

Digital mapping of land parcels with ownership and boundaries. Cadastral mapping is a systematic survey and mapping of all land parcels within a jurisdiction, recording their boundaries, ownership, and size to establish a comprehensive land information system.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a function of land revenue administration?

Accepted Answer

Air traffic control. Air traffic control is managed by civil aviation authorities, not revenue administration. Revenue administration handles taxation, acquisition, and dispute resolution related to land.

Land Records: Khasra & Khatauni — Set 1