Land Records: Khasra & Khatauni — Set 1
Revenue & Panchayati Raj · भूमि अभिलेख: खसरा और खतौनी · Questions 1–10 of 180
What is the primary purpose of maintaining land records in India?
Correct Answer: A. To facilitate property transactions and taxation
Land records serve as legal evidence of ownership, facilitate property transactions, aid in revenue collection, and support land dispute resolution and taxation systems.
Which official is responsible for maintaining land records at the village level in India?
Correct Answer: A. Patwari or Lekhpal
The Patwari (also called Lekhpal in some states) is the village-level revenue official responsible for maintaining, updating, and preserving land records in their area.
What is the Bhu-Leakh or Bhumilekh system in India?
Correct Answer: A. Digital land records system
Bhu-Leakh (Bhumilekh) is a digital computerized system for maintaining and updating land records. It aims to provide transparent, accurate, and easily accessible land records online.
What is cadastral mapping in the context of land records?
Correct Answer: A. Digital mapping of land parcels with ownership and boundaries
Cadastral mapping is a systematic survey and mapping of all land parcels within a jurisdiction, recording their boundaries, ownership, and size to establish a comprehensive land information system.
Which of the following is NOT a function of land revenue administration?
Correct Answer: D. Air traffic control
Air traffic control is managed by civil aviation authorities, not revenue administration. Revenue administration handles taxation, acquisition, and dispute resolution related to land.
What is the Land Acquisition Act, 2013 primarily concerned with?
Correct Answer: A. Acquisition of land by government with fair compensation
The Land Acquisition Act, 2013 regulates the acquisition of land by the government for public purpose with provisions for fair market value compensation, rehabilitation, and resettlement.
What is the primary objective of the Tenancy Reform Laws in India?
Correct Answer: A. To protect tenant rights and ensure fair rent
Tenancy Reform Laws aim to protect tenant rights, regulate rent, prevent arbitrary eviction, provide security of tenure, and establish a fair relationship between landlords and tenants.
What is the concept of Land Reforms in India?
Correct Answer: A. Redistribution of land to promote equity and efficiency in agriculture
Land Reforms involve the redistribution of agricultural land from large landowners to landless peasants, abolition of zamindari system, and measures to improve agricultural productivity and rural welfare.
Who is responsible for revenue collection at the revenue block level?
Correct Answer: A. Tehsildar
The Tehsildar is the revenue officer at the revenue block level responsible for revenue administration, collection of land revenue, and grievance resolution.
What is property taxation and why is it important in revenue administration?
Correct Answer: A. Tax on real estate properties; provides steady revenue to government
Property taxation is a direct tax levied on real estate ownership. It is crucial for revenue administration as it provides consistent revenue to local and state governments for public services.