Colonization of Government Lands Act 1912 MCQs
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A. Construction of wells
B. Planting of trees
C. Clearances in ordinary cultivation
D. Buildings for cultivation
Correct answer is: C. Clearances in ordinary cultivation
Only permanent or value-adding works were considered improvements.
A. Anyone
B. Only sons
C. Only male agnates
D. Specific list
Correct answer is: D. Specific list
Only specified relatives could be nominated.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
C. -
D. -
Correct answer is: A. TRUE
Collector’s powers excluded Civil Courts.
A. Valid 1 year
B. Void
C. Valid if registered
D. Valid for agriculture
Correct answer is: B. Void
Unauthorized sub-lease has no legal effect.
A. Any person allotted tenancy
B. Any male first allotted
C. The first successor
D. Owner after acquiring rights
Correct answer is: B. Any male first allotted
The law restricted original tenancy to males first allotted.
A. Orally
B. Simple document
C. By registered deed
D. Not revocable
Correct answer is: C. By registered deed
A registered deed was required to revoke.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
C. -
D. -
Correct answer is: A. TRUE
Immunity given for acts in good faith.
A. Provincial Govt
B. BoR
C. Collector
D. Civil Court
Correct answer is: C. Collector
Collector determined compensation amounts.
A. 10, 11, 12
B. 20, 21, 22, 23
C. 24, 25, 26
D. 30, 31, 32
Correct answer is: B. 20, 21, 22, 23
Succession sections were excluded unless govt applied them.
A. 5k
B. 10k
C. 50k
D. 100k
Correct answer is: B. 10k
Section 24 allowed fine up to Rs. 10,000.