Punjab Land Revenue Act 1967 Mcqs
This section provides important and solved Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) from the Punjab Land Revenue Act, 1967, which is a vital law governing land administration, revenue collection, and settlement in Punjab. These MCQs cover key provisions, definitions, powers of revenue officers, and important sections of the Act.
These MCQs are especially helpful for candidates preparing for:
PPSC Exams (Tehsildar, Naib Tehsildar, Excise & Taxation Inspector, Assistant Commissioner, etc.)
Judiciary and Law related tests
Revenue and Settlement Department jobs
Other competitive examinations requiring knowledge of Punjab Land Revenue laws.
All questions are provided with correct answers and short explanations, making them a reliable resource for exam preparation.
A. The degree of urgency which led to the acquisition
B. The damage sustained by the person by reason of acquisition injuriously affecting his other property
C. Change of residence due to the acquisition
D. The severing of other land of the person from the acquired land
Correct answer is: B. The damage sustained by the person by reason of acquisition injuriously affecting his other property
Certain consequential or non-market damages are excluded when computing statutory compensation.
A. Land under canal
B. Land under grazing ground
C. Land occupied as site of a village
D. Land under water course
Correct answer is: C. Land occupied as site of a village
Village sites are not treated as agricultural estate for revenue operations.
A. First day of January
B. First day of May
C. First day of July
D. First day of October
Correct answer is: C. First day of July
The Act fixes the agriculture year to commence on 1st July.
A. Landlord
B. Member of Union Council
C. Village headman (Lambardar)
D. Big land owner
Correct answer is: C. Village headman (Lambardar)
Lambardar is the statutory village revenue officer.
A. Collector
B. Additional Collector
C. Board of Revenue
D. Executive District Officer (Revenue)
Correct answer is: C. Board of Revenue
The Board of Revenue is apex authority in provincial revenue matters.
A. Board of Revenue
B. Executive District Officer (Revenue)
C. District Government
D. Government
Correct answer is: D. Government
Appointment of Collectors is notified by the Government.
A. Government
B. Board of Revenue
C. Civil Court
D. Collector
Correct answer is: B. Board of Revenue
BOR has supervisory powers to direct withdrawal/transfer of revenue cases.
A. Government
B. Board of Revenue
C. Executive District Officer (Revenue)
D. Collector of the District
Correct answer is: A. Government
The Government may delegate Collector’s powers as required.
A. Three percent
B. Four percent
C. Five percent
D. Six percent
Correct answer is: C. Five percent
Cess (pachotra-like) is capped—cannot exceed 5% of land revenue for an estate.
A. Statement showing names of persons residing in the estate
B. Statement showing names of persons who are land owners and their rights in the land in their possession
C. Statement showing names of landless persons
D. Statement showing number of persons by their professions
Correct answer is: B. Statement showing names of persons who are land owners and their rights in the land in their possession
Record of rights (jamabandi) records owners, tenants and their rights.