Umar Draz, Author at DocMCQs

Who is a Revenue Officer under the Punjab Tenancy Act 1887?

A. Police officer

B. Official handling tenancy/land disputes

C. Judge

D. Village officer

Correct answer is: B. Official handling tenancy/land disputes

Revenue Officers deal with tenancy disputes.

What is a Revenue Court under the Punjab Tenancy Act 1887?

A. District Court

B. Special court for tenancy/agricultural land

C. Supreme Court

D. Civil Judge Court

Correct answer is: B. Special court for tenancy/agricultural land

Revenue Courts decide tenancy and land cases.

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

A. Pay rent, use land properly, avoid misuse

B. Refuse rent if unfair

C. Only pay rent

D. Provide free labour

Correct answer is: A. Pay rent, use land properly, avoid misuse

Duties include rent and proper land use.

Can tenant be evicted for non-payment under the Act?

A. No

B. Yes, after due notice

C. Yes, anytime landlord wishes

D. Only with police

Correct answer is: B. Yes, after due notice

Non-payment of rent is valid eviction ground.

What is the limitation period for occupancy claims in the Act?

A. 10 years

B. 20 years continuous possession

C. 15 years

D. 25 years

Correct answer is: B. 20 years continuous possession

Occupancy rights accrue after 20 years.

Are oral tenancies valid under the Punjab Tenancy Act 1887?

A. No

B. Yes

C. Only if witnessed

D. Only in writing

Correct answer is: B. Yes

Oral tenancies are recognized under the Act.

Can a tenant sub-let under the Punjab Tenancy Act 1887?

A. Freely without consent

B. Only if allowed by landlord/custom

C. Never

D. Only to relatives

Correct answer is: B. Only if allowed by landlord/custom

Sub-letting allowed conditionally.

What is the role of the Collector under the Punjab Tenancy Act 1887?

A. Head of police

B. Supervises Revenue Officers & hears appeals

C. Only tax collector

D. Land registrar

Correct answer is: B. Supervises Revenue Officers & hears appeals

Collector has supervisory/appeal functions.

What if landlord ejects tenant illegally under the Act?

A. Nothing happens

B. Tenant can seek restoration & compensation

C. Police action only

D. Rent waived

Correct answer is: B. Tenant can seek restoration & compensation

Act protects tenants against illegal eviction.

Is co-tenancy allowed under the Punjab Tenancy Act 1887?

A. No

B. Yes, multiple tenants can hold land jointly

C. Only for brothers

D. Only for big landlords

Correct answer is: B. Yes, multiple tenants can hold land jointly

The Act recognizes joint tenancy.

Author name: Umar Draz