Land Records: Khasra & Khatauni — Set 2
Revenue & Panchayati Raj · भूमि अभिलेख: खसरा और खतौनी · Questions 11–20 of 180
What is the Zamindari system that was abolished in India?
Correct Answer: A. A feudal system of land ownership and tax collection
The Zamindari system was a feudal land tenure system where wealthy landowners (Zamindars) collected taxes from peasants. It was abolished after independence to establish direct farmer-state relationship.
What is the concept of 'land ceiling' in India?
Correct Answer: A. Upper limit on size of agricultural land holdings by one person
Land ceiling legislation set an upper limit on the area of agricultural land that could be owned by a single person, aiming to redistribute land and promote equitable distribution among farmers.
What is the primary function of a Revenue Survey?
Correct Answer: A. To assess land and collect data for taxation and administration
A Revenue Survey is a systematic assessment of land to measure boundaries, identify ownership, determine quality of soil, and collect data necessary for taxation and effective land administration.
What are 'pattas' or 'pattahs' in the context of land records?
Correct Answer: A. Official grants or records of land tenure rights
Pattas are official documents or grants that establish and record the tenure rights of a person over a piece of land, serving as proof of occupancy and land rights.
What is meant by 'land disputes' in property administration?
Correct Answer: A. Disagreements regarding ownership, boundaries, or rights over land
Land disputes refer to legal conflicts arising from competing claims of ownership, boundary issues, inheritance matters, or violations of tenant rights, which require resolution through courts or revenue administration.
What is the significance of the 'Ryotwari' settlement system?
Correct Answer: A. Direct relationship between government and individual farmers for tax collection
The Ryotwari system established direct taxation between the government and individual farmers, eliminating intermediaries like Zamindars. This allowed farmers to own land directly and facilitated modernization.
What documents form the basis of land record ownership proof in India?
Correct Answer: A. Title deeds, patta, revenue receipt, sale deed, and registered documents
Ownership of land is proved through registered documents like title deeds, sale deeds, pattas, revenue receipts, and other official records maintained by revenue authorities.
What is the role of a 'Munsif' in revenue administration?
Correct Answer: A. Lower court judge handling land and property disputes
A Munsif is a lower civil court judge who hears and decides minor land disputes, property cases, and revenue matters, providing accessible justice at local levels.
What is the concept of 'revenue estate' in land administration?
Correct Answer: A. A geographical unit of land for revenue purposes and administration
A revenue estate is an administrative division of land established for taxation and revenue collection purposes. It forms the basis for organized land management and governance.
What are 'Abadis' in the context of land classification?
Correct Answer: A. Residential or built-up land areas
Abadis refer to areas of land that are built-up or developed with residential, commercial, or institutional structures, classified separately from agricultural or forest land.