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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.

Does the Punjab Tenancy Act 1887 give protection to widows/minors?

A. No
B. Yes, courts consider their rights
C. Only widows
D. Only minors
Correct answer is: B. Yes, courts consider their rights
Vulnerable groups get protection in tenancy cases.

Does the Punjab Tenancy Act 1887 apply to urban areas?

A. Yes, everywhere
B. No, only rural agricultural land
C. Only big cities
D. Only market towns
Correct answer is: B. No, only rural agricultural land
The Act governs agricultural land tenancy in Punjab.

Which section deals with appointment of Authorized Officer?

A. Section 3
B. Section 10
C. Section 5
D. Section 15
Correct answer is: B. Section 10
Section 10 empowers appointment of Authorized Officers.
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