Land Records: Khasra & Khatauni — Set 12

Correct Answer: A. Combining fragmented holdings into larger consolidated units to improve agricultural productivity

Land consolidation schemes combine fragmented small farms into larger operational units enabling mechanization, reducing disputes, and increasing productivity and incomes for farmers.

Correct Answer: A. Return of land to original owner when condition of grant is violated or tenure ends

Reversion is the automatic return of property to original owner when conditions of grant are broken, tenure expires, or grantee fails to fulfill obligations, restoring original ownership.

Correct Answer: A. Apex district-level authority overseeing revenue administration and land matters

District revenue authority headed by Collector coordinates revenue administration, oversees land records, resolves major disputes, collects revenue, and ensures efficient land governance.

Correct Answer: A. Basic revenue unit for land record maintenance, survey, and tax collection

Revenue villages are fundamental administrative units where Patwaris maintain land records, conduct surveys, collect revenue, and administer land matters at grassroots level.

Correct Answer: A. Certainty of ownership and protection of property rights from unlawful interference

Land security means clear, documented ownership with legal protection against encroachment, fraud, or unlawful claims, essential for investment, credit access, and economic development.

Correct Answer: A. Systematic collection of land data for taxation, administration, and planning purposes

Revenue surveys systematically gather land information including boundaries, ownership, productivity, and land use to establish accurate records for taxation and evidence-based governance.

Correct Answer: A. Extent of land owned/cultivated determining farm type and revenue assessment

Land holding size categorizes farms as marginal (small), small, medium, or large, affecting productivity potential, subsidy eligibility, and appropriate revenue rates for taxation.

Correct Answer: A. Official record documenting all ownership changes and transfers of land in a village

Mutation register maintains systematic records of all property ownership transfers, inheritance, and changes, essential for tracking ownership history and preventing duplicate claims.

Correct Answer: A. Law enabling government to acquire private land for public purpose with fair compensation

Land Acquisition Act provides legal framework for government to acquire land for public projects like roads, dams, and schools with provisions for fair compensation and rehabilitation.

Correct Answer: A. Categorization of land under forest cover for conservation and sustainable management

Forest land refers to land under tree cover managed for timber, biodiversity, watershed protection, and carbon sequestration, classified separately in revenue records for conservation purposes.