Land Records: Khasra & Khatauni — Set 7
Revenue & Panchayati Raj · भूमि अभिलेख: खसरा और खतौनी · Questions 61–70 of 180
What are 'land use restrictions' and their purpose in land administration?
Correct Answer: A. Regulations controlling how land can be used for agricultural, commercial, or residential purposes
The correct answer is Regulations controlling how land can be used for agricultural, commercial, or residential purposes. Land use restrictions regulate development to ensure sustainable agriculture, prevent environmental degradation, protect residential areas from industrial pollution, and promote orderly urban/rural development. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
What is the role of 'Lok Adalat' (People's Court) in land dispute resolution?
Correct Answer: A. Alternative dispute resolution mechanism providing quick and low-cost justice for land disputes
The correct answer is Alternative dispute resolution mechanism providing quick and low-cost justice for land disputes. Lok Adalats are informal courts providing amicable settlement of disputes through mediation, ideal for resolving minor land disputes, boundary issues, and tenant disagreements outside formal court system. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
What is the significance of 'Revenue Inspector' in revenue administration?
Correct Answer: A. Official supervising Patwaris and revenue work at circle level
The correct answer is Official supervising Patwaris and revenue work at circle level. Revenue Inspector supervises Patwaris and revenue staff at circle level, verifies records, inspects land surveys, ensures quality of administration, and reports to higher revenue officials. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
What is meant by 'Benami property' in property law?
Correct Answer: A. Property purchased or held in another person's name to conceal true ownership
The correct answer is Property purchased or held in another person's name to conceal true ownership. Benami property refers to property held in someone else's name while the actual owner remains different, often done to hide assets or evade taxes. The Benami Transactions Act prohibits such practices. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
What is the purpose of 'Mutation' process in land records?
Correct Answer: A. Updating land records when ownership changes to reflect new owner's rights
The correct answer is Updating land records when ownership changes to reflect new owner's rights. Mutation is the official updating of revenue records to reflect change in ownership, ensuring new owners get legal recognition, proper tax assessment, and rights over the property. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
What is the significance of 'land value tax' in property taxation?
Correct Answer: A. Tax imposed on the value of land excluding structures to fund development
The correct answer is Tax imposed on the value of land excluding structures to fund development. Land value tax is levied on unimproved land value separately from structures, encouraging productive use of land, preventing land speculation, and generating revenue for public development. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
What is the role of 'Chakbandi' in land consolidation?
Correct Answer: A. Process of consolidating scattered land parcels into compact blocks for efficient farming
The correct answer is Process of consolidating scattered land parcels into compact blocks for efficient farming. Chakbandi is the land consolidation programme that combines fragmented holdings into compact contiguous blocks, improving agricultural efficiency, reducing boundary disputes, and increasing farm productivity. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
What is meant by 'Saudagar' or merchant in traditional land transactions?
Correct Answer: A. Trader or merchant who dealt in land transactions and property dealings
The correct answer is Trader or merchant who dealt in land transactions and property dealings. Saudagar traditionally referred to merchants involved in land and property transactions, maintaining records, facilitating negotiations, and acting as witnesses for land deals and agreements. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
What is the significance of 'lease deed' in property transactions?
Correct Answer: A. Legal document recording terms of temporary land occupation between landlord and tenant
The correct answer is Legal document recording terms of temporary land occupation between landlord and tenant. Lease deed is a legal contract specifying lease duration, rent amount, maintenance responsibilities, termination conditions, and tenant rights, protecting both landlord and tenant interests. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
What is the role of 'Collector' in land revenue administration?
Correct Answer: A. Chief revenue officer at district level overseeing all revenue matters and land administration
The correct answer is Chief revenue officer at district level overseeing all revenue matters and land administration. The District Collector is the highest revenue authority at district level responsible for revenue collection, land record maintenance, dispute resolution, and overall land administration in the district. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.