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. By sale of the holding u/s 88 of the Land Revenue Act
B. By arresting the father of the defaulter
C. By attaching household apparels of the defaulter
D. By arresting the wife of the defaulter
Correct answer is: A. By sale of the holding u/s 88 of the Land Revenue Act
Recovery is by sale/attachment of holding under section 88; personal arrest is not the method.
A. A co-sharer
B. The tenant
C. The mortgagee
D. The lessee of the landholding
Correct answer is: A. A co-sharer
Co-owners (co-sharers) may apply for partition of joint holdings.
A. Government
B. Board of Revenue
C. Executive District Officer (Revenue)
D. Collector of District
Correct answer is: B. Board of Revenue
BOR may order special revision of records where necessary.
A. Installing a tube-well in the land
B. Cleaning land of bushes etc.
C. Preparing land for cultivation
D. Cleaning the water course in land
Correct answer is: A. Installing a tube-well in the land
Substantial permanent improvements (e.g., tube-wells) attract compensation on ejectment.
A. Four months
B. Three months
C. Two months
D. One month
Correct answer is: D. One month
Owners are required to report acquisitions promptly (one month).
A. Within 30 days of the order appealed against
B. Within 80 days
C. Within 45 days
D. Within 90 days
Correct answer is: A. Within 30 days of the order appealed against
The time limit for such appeals is 30 days from the order.
A. Any grazing ground
B. Any place of worship or burial ground
C. Any playground
D. Any embankment
Correct answer is: B. Any place of worship or burial ground
Religious/ burial places are preserved and not partitioned.
A. Revenue Officer having jurisdiction
B. A Civil Court
C. A Criminal Court
D. A Conciliation Court
Correct answer is: A. Revenue Officer having jurisdiction
Such produce disputes fall within exclusive revenue jurisdiction.
A. Enter the lands or premises without permission of its owner
B. Enter premises used for dwelling without occupier’s permission
C. Enter premises used for dwelling with the permission of Collector
D. Enter premises used for dwelling with permission of Village Officer
Correct answer is: C. Enter premises used for dwelling with the permission of Collector
For measuring dwelling premises, Collector’s permission is required.
A. All the persons interested in the objection
B. Such persons who have consented to receive compensation
C. The Village Officer
D. The Commissioner
Correct answer is: A. All the persons interested in the objection
Service must reach all persons who have an interest in the objection.