Land Revenue Laws

161. Appeal from the decision of an Assistant Collector of the second grade lies to:

• A High Court
• B Collector Correct answer
• C District Judge
• D Tehsildar

162. The term 'Revenue Officer' includes all except:

• A Financial Commissioner
• B Collector
• C Civil Judge Correct answer
• D Assistant Collector

163. Which section deals with the procedure of relinquishment by tenant?

• A Section 22
• B Section 23 Correct answer
• C Section 24
• D Section 26

164. The Act applies to which region primarily?

• A Punjab and Haryana
• B Punjab Correct answer
• C All of India
• D Delhi

165. Which of the following terms is defined under Section 4 of the Punjab Tenancy Act, 1887?

• A Revenue Officer
• B Tenant Correct answer
• C Rent
• D Landowner

166. A 'landowner' under the Act includes:

• A Mortgagee in possession Correct answer
• B Sub-tenant
• C Servant
• D Agent

167. What is the minimum term of a tenancy-at-will according to the Act?

• A One month
• B Three months
• C Six months
• D No fixed term Correct answer

168. Which schedule of the Act provides a list of suits cognizable by revenue courts?

• A First Schedule Correct answer
• B Second Schedule
• C Third Schedule
• D Annexure A

169. Under which section can a Revenue Officer fix fair rent?

• A Section 9
• B Section 10 Correct answer
• C Section 11
• D Section 12

170. The limitation period for filing an application for restoration of possession is:

• A 6 months
• B 1 year Correct answer
• C 2 years
• D 3 years