Land Revenue Laws

261. The register of all persons cultivating or otherwise occupying land in a village is called

• A Khatauni Correct answer
• B Khata
• C Lal kitab
• D None of these

262. The estimated average annual surplus produce of an estate or group of estates remaining after deduction of the ordinary expenses of cultivation as ascertained or estimated is known as

• A Net assets of an estate or group of estates Correct answer
• B Annual rent of an estate or group of estates
• C both A & B
• D All of these

263. Who may pass orders for preparation of Register Haqdaran Zameen if the same does not exist earlier

• A Asstt. Commissioner Correct answer
• B Distt. Collector
• C Commissioner
• D Board of Revenue

264. In cases where canal irrigation has been introduced after a specific date, what is the maximum allowable average rate of assessment as per sec. 61(3)

• A It can exceed the average rate of assessment of land of similar kind Correct answer
• B It must not exceed the average rate of assessment of land of similar kind
• C It must not exceed the previous assessment rate by more than one-fourth
• D There is no specific limit mentioned

265. In which section of the Punjab Land Revenue Act, the term 'boundary mark' is defined

• A Section 4(4) (d) Section 4(8) Correct answer
• B Section 4(5)
• C Section 4(6) Q9 How soon must the Patwari send a copy of the acquisition report to the "office of the Union Administration" after receiving it (a) Within one month of receipt (b) Within a week of receipt (c) Within one year of receipt
• D There is no specific time frame mentioned

266. According to sec. 67, how is "arid land" defined for the purpose of not being liable to pay land-revenue at a higher rate

• A Any land that is not used for cultivation Correct answer
• B Land with limited rainfall
• C Land in which well or tube-well irrigation facilities are provided
• D Any land in which canal irrigation has not been introduced

267. The statement of customs respecting rights or liabilities in the estate is called

• A Wajib-ul-Arz Correct answer
• B Wajib-ul-Farz
• C Both a and b
• D None of these

268. Objection against the acquisition of Land shall be made to in writing to

• A Commissioner Correct answer
• B Collector
• C Landlord
• D None of these

269. It is the duty of a patwari to furnish a copy of the report so recorded to the person making the report of acquisition.

• A Free of cost Correct answer
• B After charging fee
• C Refused to provide a copy
• D None of these

270. When a landowner refuses to be liable for the assessment, what action can the Collector take, as per section 60(2)

• A The assessment is automatically annulled Correct answer
• B The government increases the assessment amount
• C The Collector takes possession of the estate and recovers land-revenue arrears
• D The Collector pays a penalty to the landowner