Land Records: Khasra & Khatauni — Set 3
Revenue & Panchayati Raj · भूमि अभिलेख: खसरा और खतौनी · Questions 21–30 of 180
What is the significance of the Land Records Computerization Project?
Correct Answer: A. To convert manual land records to digital format for transparency and accessibility
The computerization project aims to digitize all land records to make them transparent, easily accessible online, reduce disputes through better documentation, and improve administration.
What does 'survey' mean in the context of land revenue administration?
Correct Answer: A. Measurement and identification of land parcels with their characteristics
In revenue administration, a survey is a systematic process of measuring and documenting land boundaries, area, quality of soil, and ownership details for taxation and record purposes.
What is the primary purpose of land revenue collection?
Correct Answer: A. To generate government income and maintain administrative systems
Land revenue is a direct tax collected by government from landowners. It provides essential revenue for public infrastructure, services, and governance without imposing debt.
What are the main types of land based on revenue classification?
Correct Answer: A. Agricultural land, forest land, waste land, and built-up land
Revenue classification categorizes land as agricultural (arable), forest, waste, and built-up (abadi) based on current use and characteristics for taxation and administrative purposes.
What is the 'Record of Rights' (RoR) document in land records?
Correct Answer: A. Official document showing ownership, tenancy, and cultivation rights
The Record of Rights is an official document maintained by revenue authorities that details ownership, tenancy rights, cultivation patterns, and other legal rights related to a land parcel.
What is the significance of 'khasra' in land records?
Correct Answer: A. List of crops cultivated on each land parcel with area details
Khasra is a detailed record showing the name of the crop grown, area of cultivation, and yield information for each plot of land, used for tax assessment and agricultural statistics.
What is a 'mouja' or 'mauza' in revenue administration?
Correct Answer: A. A village or revenue unit for land records and administration
A mouja is the smallest geographical unit in revenue administration, typically corresponding to a village, within which detailed land records are maintained and revenue is collected.
What is the purpose of the 'jamabandi' or 'jamabundi' document?
Correct Answer: A. Annual register showing ownership and revenue demand for each land parcel
Jamabandi is an official annual record prepared by revenue authorities listing all landowners, their land holdings, and the revenue demand for each parcel, serving as evidence of ownership.
What are 'appraisement' or 'assessment' surveys in land administration?
Correct Answer: A. Surveys to determine land value, productivity, and tax capacity
Assessment surveys evaluate land quality, fertility, productivity potential, and economic value to determine appropriate tax rates and facilitate fair and equitable revenue collection from landowners.
What is the role of the 'Lal Dora' in urban land administration?
Correct Answer: A. The boundary or demarcation line of village abadis in urban areas
Lal Dora refers to the demarcation lines around abadis (built-up village areas) showing the limits of village residential areas, helping distinguish village land from agricultural land in revenue records.