Land Records: Khasra & Khatauni — Set 8
Revenue & Panchayati Raj · भूमि अभिलेख: खसरा और खतौनी · Questions 71–80 of 180
What is meant by 'allodial land' in property law?
Correct Answer: A. Land held in absolute ownership free from feudal obligations or restrictions
Allodial land represents absolute and unrestricted ownership without any superior landlord, free from feudal obligations, representing the highest form of property rights in modern property law.
What is the significance of 'cadastral survey' in modern land administration?
Correct Answer: A. Comprehensive survey mapping all land parcels with ownership and boundaries for official records
Cadastral survey is the systematic and comprehensive mapping of all land parcels within a jurisdiction with their precise boundaries, ownership details, and area, forming the foundation of land records.
What is the role of 'Agricultural Inspector' in revenue administration?
Correct Answer: A. Official overseeing agricultural activities and verifying crop information in land records
Agricultural Inspectors verify crop cultivation details, assess agricultural productivity, check land use patterns, and ensure accuracy of agricultural information recorded in khasra and other revenue documents.
What is meant by 'right of pre-emption' in land transactions?
Correct Answer: A. Right of existing owner/tenant to purchase land before it is sold to others
Pre-emption right allows landlords or existing landowners to match any third-party offer and purchase land before sale to outsiders, protecting ownership continuity and preventing unwanted occupants.
What is the significance of 'land certificate' in modern land records?
Correct Answer: A. Official document certifying ownership and legal rights of a property owner
Land certificate is an official document issued by revenue authorities confirming ownership, boundary details, and legal status of a property, serving as primary evidence of ownership.
What is the purpose of 'Succession Certificate' in property inheritance?
Correct Answer: A. Certificate issued by court for legitimate heirs to claim inherited property rights
Succession Certificate is a legal document issued by court confirming that a person is a legitimate heir, allowing them to claim inherited property and settle estate matters.
What is meant by 'income from land' in revenue administration?
Correct Answer: A. Revenue generated from land through taxes, lease, or productive agricultural use
Income from land includes land revenue tax, lease rent, agricultural production value, and other returns generated from land use, forming part of government revenue and farmer income.
What is the role of 'Chakdar' in revenue administration?
Correct Answer: A. Revenue officer at circle level overseeing land records and dispute resolution
Chakdar is a revenue officer at the revenue circle level who assists Kanungo in maintaining records, conducting surveys, settling disputes, and general revenue administration.
What is the purpose of 'Village Registry' or 'Gram Registry' in land records?
Correct Answer: A. Central repository recording all land transactions and ownership changes in a village
Village Registry maintains records of all land transactions, transfers, sales, mortgages, and ownership changes within a village, providing unified documentation for land matters.
What is meant by 'agricultural land classification' in revenue records?
Correct Answer: A. Categorization of land based on soil quality, irrigation, and productivity for taxation
Agricultural land is classified into categories like irrigated, unirrigated, wet, dry, fertile, or poor soil based on productivity and soil quality, determining appropriate tax rates.