Land Records: Khasra & Khatauni — Set 10

Correct Answer: A. Government department managing land records, revenue collection, and land administration

Revenue Department manages land records, collects land revenue, administers land reforms, resolves disputes, and maintains cadastral systems, forming the backbone of land governance.

Correct Answer: A. Clear ownership of land free from disputes and encumbrances, suitable for sale

Marketable title means clear, undisputed ownership transferable without legal obstacles, essential for property sale and ensuring buyer's complete rights and satisfaction.

Correct Answer: A. Demarcated limit of village jurisdiction defining area under revenue administration

Village boundary marks the territorial limits of a revenue unit, determining jurisdiction for revenue collection, dispute resolution, and administrative matters within that area.

Correct Answer: A. Tax levied on transfer of property ownership to encourage fair valuation and record

Transfer tax (or stamp duty) is charged when property changes hands, encouraging proper documentation, fair valuation, and revenue generation while discouraging speculative transactions.

Correct Answer: A. Dividing a larger property into smaller marketable units for sale or development

Land subdivision divides large land parcels into smaller plots making them individually saleable or developable, increasing land value and accessibility for buyers with limited budgets.

Correct Answer: A. Physical markers identifying land boundaries and ownership limits for record accuracy

Boundary stones and landmarks physically mark land boundaries helping surveyors identify property limits, prevent disputes, and maintain accurate records in official documents.

Correct Answer: A. Senior official overseeing revenue system, policies, and land administration across state

Revenue Commissioner is the apex officer in state revenue administration responsible for revenue policies, land reforms, revenue collection targets, and coordinating revenue operations.

Correct Answer: A. Right of a property owner to structural support from neighboring property

Easement of support is the legal right of a property to have physical support from neighboring land, preventing neighbors from removing earth or making changes causing structural damage.

Correct Answer: A. Converting paper records to digital format for transparency, access, and efficient administration

Digitization of revenue records enhances transparency, enables online access to land information, reduces disputes, eliminates corruption, and modernizes administration benefiting farmers and government.

Correct Answer: A. Evaluation of land value, productivity, and characteristics to determine appropriate tax rate

Land assessment evaluates soil quality, crop productivity, irrigation status, and market value to set fair and equitable revenue tax, ensuring proper revenue generation and farmer welfare.