Colonization of Government Lands Act 1912 MCQs
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A. Collector’s choice
B. In force for similar tenancies
C. Null
D. Latest Govt issue
Correct answer is: B. In force for similar tenancies
Default was similar tenancy conditions.
A. Only original allottee
B. Allottee + successors
C. Only those who paid dues
D. Only residents
Correct answer is: B. Allottee + successors
Successors also considered tenants.
A. Builds house
B. Pays full money with interest
C. Cultivates once
D. Collector issues certificate
Correct answer is: B. Pays full money with interest
Buyer was tenant until full payment.
A. Schedule I
B. Schedule II
C. Punjab Tenancy Act
D. Crown Grants Act
Correct answer is: B. Schedule II
Proprietors followed conditions in Schedule II.
A. Criminal conviction
B. Govt directive
C. Show cause opportunity
D. Tenant consent
Correct answer is: C. Show cause opportunity
Fair chance must be given before resumption.
A. NWFP
B. Punjab
C. All India
D. Sindh
Correct answer is: B. Punjab
This was specific to Punjab.
A. Criminal offence
B. Breach of conditions
C. Ground for arrest
D. Civil matter
Correct answer is: B. Breach of conditions
It was treated as breach of tenancy, not a crime.
A. Inheritance
B. Fraud/misrepresentation
C. Full payment
D. Govt gift
Correct answer is: B. Fraud/misrepresentation
Fraudulent acquisition led to resumption.
A. Serious offence
B. Not offence
C. Punishable
D. Allowed only with permission
Correct answer is: B. Not offence
Explanation to Sec 33 excluded it.
A. Commissioner
B. EDO (Revenue)
C. BoR
D. Director Colonization
Correct answer is: C. BoR
Later amendments transferred powers to BoR.