Land Records: Khasra & Khatauni — Set 5
Revenue & Panchayati Raj · भूमि अभिलेख: खसरा और खतौनी · Questions 41–50 of 180
What is the importance of the 'Measurement Book' in land surveys?
Correct Answer: A. Official record of measurements, field notes, and calculations during land survey
The Measurement Book is the primary fieldwork document recording all measurements, boundary marks, survey calculations, and technical details during a land survey, serving as basis for maps.
What is the significance of 'plot map' or 'patta map' in land records?
Correct Answer: A. Visual representation showing boundaries of each land plot in a village
Plot/Patta map is a cartographic document showing the boundaries, area, ownership details, and serial numbers of all land plots within a revenue unit, essential for property identification.
What is the role of 'Girnauta' or 'Girnauti' in revenue records?
Correct Answer: A. Revenue officer at tehsil level assisting in revenue administration
Girnauta is a revenue official at the tahsil level who assists in revenue matters, maintains records, and helps in land administration and revenue collection under the Tehsildar.
What is the purpose of 'transfer of land' or 'mutation' in revenue records?
Correct Answer: A. Recording change of ownership of land from one person to another in official records
Mutation is the official process of updating land records when ownership changes due to sale, inheritance, or gift, ensuring new owner's rights are recognized and taxes are levied appropriately.
What is the 'Rent Act' and its significance in protecting tenants?
Correct Answer: A. Legislation regulating rent rates and protecting tenant rights from exploitation
Rent Acts regulate rent amounts that can be charged, prevent arbitrary evictions, ensure security of tenure for tenants, and establish mechanisms for dispute resolution between landlords and tenants.
What is the role of 'Kanungo' or 'Kanamgo' in revenue administration?
Correct Answer: A. Revenue record keeper and assistant to Patwari at village level
Kanungo is a revenue record keeper and senior assistant at the village/block level who helps Patwari in maintaining land records, conducts surveys, and assists in revenue administration.
What is meant by 'revenue recovery' in land administration?
Correct Answer: A. Process of collecting outstanding land taxes and revenue from defaulters
Revenue recovery involves collecting unpaid or overdue land taxes from landowners through coercive methods if necessary, ensuring consistent government revenue for public services.
What are 'revenue villages' in the administrative structure?
Correct Answer: A. Administrative divisions within a tahsil for revenue and land record purposes
Revenue villages are administrative units within a tahsil where revenue officers maintain land records, conduct surveys, collect taxes, and administer land-related matters.
What is the importance of 'Dalal' or 'Dalaali' system in traditional land transactions?
Correct Answer: A. Intermediary or broker system facilitating land sales and agreements
Dalaals are intermediaries or brokers who facilitate land transactions, authenticate agreements, and charge commission, helping buyers and sellers complete property deals and legal procedures.
What is the purpose of 'Revenue Court' in land dispute resolution?
Correct Answer: A. Court specifically handling land and revenue-related cases and disputes
Revenue Courts, headed by judges or Munsifs, specifically handle land ownership disputes, boundary conflicts, tenant-landlord disagreements, and property-related cases with expertise in revenue matters.