Umar Draz, Author at DocMCQs

Who is a non-occupancy tenant in the Punjab Tenancy Act 1887?

A. Temporary casual worker

B. Tenant without 20 years’ rights

C. Tenant with permanent lease

D. Govt lessee

Correct answer is: B. Tenant without 20 years’ rights

Non-occupancy tenants lack protection, can be evicted with notice.

What is the required duration for occupancy rights under the Act?

A. 10 years

B. 15 years

C. 20 years

D. 25 years

Correct answer is: C. 20 years

Occupancy rights mature after 20 years of continuous cultivation.

Can tenancy rights be inherited under the Punjab Tenancy Act 1887?

A. No

B. Yes, by agreement

C. Yes, tenancy rights pass to heirs

D. Only for sons

Correct answer is: C. Yes, tenancy rights pass to heirs

Tenancy rights transfer to legal heirs.

What does the Punjab Tenancy Act 1887 say about rent?

A. Must be high

B. Must be voluntary

C. Must be fair, fixed by agreement or Revenue Officer

D. Not mentioned

Correct answer is: C. Must be fair, fixed by agreement or Revenue Officer

Rent must be just and reasonable.

Can rent be changed under the Punjab Tenancy Act 1887?

A. No, fixed forever

B. Yes, by mutual consent only

C. Yes, based on improvements/damage/productivity

D. Only by landlord’s wish

Correct answer is: C. Yes, based on improvements/damage/productivity

Rent can be revised on certain grounds.

What are tenant’s improvements under the Punjab Tenancy Act 1887?

A. Land grabbing

B. Wells, irrigation, buildings

C. Rent arrears

D. Crop sharing

Correct answer is: B. Wells, irrigation, buildings

Tenant’s improvements are productive works.

Is compensation allowed for improvements in the Punjab Tenancy Act 1887?

A. No

B. Yes, on eviction or surrender

C. Only if landlord allows

D. Only for big farmers

Correct answer is: B. Yes, on eviction or surrender

Tenants are compensated for improvements at exit.

Can tenancy rights be transferred under the Punjab Tenancy Act 1887?

A. Always freely

B. Only with landlord’s permission/custom/law

C. Never

D. Only by heirs

Correct answer is: B. Only with landlord’s permission/custom/law

Tenancy rights have restrictions on transfer.

What is the eviction procedure under the Punjab Tenancy Act 1887?

A. By landlord’s order

B. By Police order

C. File application in Revenue Court

D. By village panchayat

Correct answer is: C. File application in Revenue Court

Legal eviction requires Revenue Court order.

Can tenant surrender land under the Punjab Tenancy Act 1887?

A. No

B. Yes, in writing accepted by landlord

C. Yes, anytime orally

D. Only through Collector

Correct answer is: B. Yes, in writing accepted by landlord

Tenants can surrender by formal written notice.

Author name: Umar Draz