Land Records: Khasra & Khatauni — Set 4
Revenue & Panchayati Raj · भूमि अभिलेख: खसरा और खतौनी · Questions 31–40 of 180
What is the purpose of the 'Occupancy Right' in land tenure systems?
Correct Answer: A. Legal right to occupy and use land for agricultural purposes
Occupancy Right is a tenure right granted to cultivators allowing them to use and occupy land for agriculture, often heritable but not transferable without government permission in some systems.
What is the significance of the 'Khalisa' or 'Khalsah' land?
Correct Answer: A. Government-owned land not assigned to any private owner
Khalisa refers to government-owned land directly under state control, not granted to any individual or organization, used for public purposes or revenue generation by government.
What does 'tappavi' or 'tapai' mean in the context of land records?
Correct Answer: A. Waste or barren land not suitable for cultivation
Tappavi or Tapai refers to unproductive or waste land that is not suitable for cultivation without improvement, often exempt from regular taxation due to its poor condition.
What is the purpose of 'revenue circles' in revenue administration?
Correct Answer: A. Administrative subdivisions of taluk for effective revenue collection and administration
Revenue circles are administrative subdivisions within a taluk, headed by a revenue official, designed to facilitate revenue collection, land record maintenance, and dispute resolution at local level.
What is the 'Partition' or 'Subdivision' process in land records?
Correct Answer: A. Division of a land plot into smaller parts and updating records accordingly
Partition/Subdivision is the legal process of dividing a single land plot into multiple smaller plots, requiring updating of khasra, jamabandi, and other records with new plot numbers and details.
What is the role of the 'Naib Tehsildar' in revenue administration?
Correct Answer: A. Assistant to Tehsildar handling revenue matters and land records at block level
The Naib Tehsildar is a senior assistant to the Tehsildar, responsible for revenue collection, land record administration, and dispute resolution in the absence or assistance of the Tehsildar.
What is the significance of 'annual revenue demand' in land taxation?
Correct Answer: A. Annual tax imposed on landowners based on land value and productivity
Annual revenue demand is the land tax levied each year on landowners based on assessed land value and productivity, collected through revenue officials and recorded in jamabandi.
What is the purpose of 'land disputes resolution' in revenue administration?
Correct Answer: A. To settle disagreements about land ownership through legal process to ensure justice
Land dispute resolution aims to settle conflicts fairly and transparently through revenue courts and administrative procedures, protecting rights of all parties and maintaining social harmony.
What is the 'Tahsil' or 'Taluk' in revenue administration structure?
Correct Answer: A. Revenue block/subdivision of a district administered by a Tehsildar
A Tahsil (also Taluk) is the primary revenue subdivision of a district, administered by a Tehsildar, responsible for revenue collection, land record maintenance, and general administration.
What are 'tenant rights' under tenancy laws in India?
Correct Answer: A. Rights to cultivate, receive fair rent terms, security of tenure, and protection from arbitrary eviction
Tenant rights protect cultivators by ensuring fair rent fixation, preventing arbitrary eviction, guaranteeing security of tenure, and allowing transmission to heirs in some cases.