Land Records: Khasra & Khatauni — Set 6
Revenue & Panchayati Raj · भूमि अभिलेख: खसरा और खतौनी · Questions 51–60 of 180
What is the significance of 'Bhaichara' system in land governance?
Correct Answer: A. Traditional brotherhood-based system of joint land ownership and management
The correct answer is Traditional brotherhood-based system of joint land ownership and management. Bhaichara is a traditional communal land ownership and management system where brothers or joint owners share land and revenue responsibilities, promoting collective decision-making. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
What is the role of 'Sayar' or 'Saiyar' in revenue administration?
Correct Answer: A. Assistant to Kanungo for land survey and record verification
The correct answer is Assistant to Kanungo for land survey and record verification. Sayar is an assistant to Kanungo engaged in field work for land surveys, measurement verification, record checking, and assisting in revenue administration at grass-root levels. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
What is meant by 'homestead land' or 'residential land' classification?
Correct Answer: A. Land used for residential purposes including homes, gardens, and immediate surroundings
The correct answer is Land used for residential purposes including homes, gardens, and immediate surroundings. Homestead or residential land refers to land used for dwelling purposes, including the house structure, courtyards, and immediate surrounding land, classified separately for taxation and record purposes. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
What is the primary objective of the National Land Records Modernization Programme?
Correct Answer: A. Digitizing and computerizing land records for transparency and reduced disputes
The correct answer is Digitizing and computerizing land records for transparency and reduced disputes. This programme aims to create accurate, transparent, and digitized land records available online, reduce land disputes through better documentation, and improve administration efficiency. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
What is the concept of 'land revenue system' in India?
Correct Answer: A. Tax system based on land values, used for government revenue and administration
The correct answer is Tax system based on land values, used for government revenue and administration. The land revenue system is the primary taxation mechanism where governments levy taxes on land based on assessed value and productivity, fundamental to colonial and post-independence revenue administration. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
What is the significance of 'consolidation of holdings' in land reform?
Correct Answer: A. Combining fragmented small land parcels into larger viable farms for agricultural efficiency
The correct answer is Combining fragmented small land parcels into larger viable farms for agricultural efficiency. Land consolidation combines fragmented holdings into larger contiguous farms, improving agricultural productivity, reducing disputes over boundaries, and making farming economically viable. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
What is the role of 'Registration Department' in land transactions?
Correct Answer: A. Recording and registering property transfers to establish legal ownership rights
The correct answer is Recording and registering property transfers to establish legal ownership rights. Registration department registers all property transactions, transfers, sales, mortgages, and gifts, creating authenticated legal records that serve as irrefutable evidence of ownership. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
What is meant by 'adverse possession' in property law?
Correct Answer: A. Acquiring ownership of land through continuous possession and use for a specified period
The correct answer is Acquiring ownership of land through continuous possession and use for a specified period. Adverse possession allows someone to acquire legal ownership of land by open, continuous, and exclusive possession for a statutory period (usually 12 years), establishing ownership through use rather than deed. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
What is the significance of 'Revenue Stamps' in property transactions?
Correct Answer: A. Tax stamps indicating payment of stamp duty on property documents for authenticity
The correct answer is Tax stamps indicating payment of stamp duty on property documents for authenticity. Revenue stamps are affixed to property documents to indicate payment of stamp duty, validating the legality of transactions and making documents admissible in courts as evidence. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
What is the purpose of 'Tenancy Act' in protecting cultivator interests?
Correct Answer: A. Legislation ensuring fair rent, security of tenure, and preventing exploitation of tenant farmers
The correct answer is Legislation ensuring fair rent, security of tenure, and preventing exploitation of tenant farmers. Tenancy Acts protect cultivators by regulating rent, ensuring security of tenure, preventing arbitrary eviction, allowing inheritance of tenancy rights, and establishing fair landlord-tenant relationships. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.