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. Register Partal
B. Register Gardawari
C. Register Roznamcha
D. Register Periodical Record
Correct answer is: C. Register Roznamcha
Rights relating to wells/tube-wells are recorded in Roznamcha.
A. Register Gardawari
B. Register Intaqalaat
C. Register Periodical Record
D. Inspection Register
Correct answer is: C. Register Periodical Record
Indexes and khasra numbers are maintained in periodical records.
A. Collector
B. Board of Revenue
C. Commissioner
D. None
Correct answer is: B. Board of Revenue
BOR has powers to summon witnesses/documents in revenue matters.
A. Consolidation Officer
B. Tehsildar
C. Addl. Collector
D. Addl. Commissioner (Consolidation)
Correct answer is: D. Addl. Commissioner (Consolidation)
Consolidation appeals are heard by the Additional Commissioner (Consolidation) as per rules.
A. Revenue Officer
B. Sub-divisional Collector
C. District Collector
D. Commissioner
Correct answer is: C. District Collector
District Collector has authority to define boundaries/limits for assessment.
A. Two years
B. Three years
C. One year
D. Seven years
Correct answer is: D. Seven years
Occupancy rights restrict subletting term — here the limit is seven years.
A. 1967
B. 1988
C. 1911
D. 1973
Correct answer is: B. 1988
The operative Land Revenue Rules were framed in 1988.
A. Accused
B. Absconder
C. Culprit
D. Defaulter
Correct answer is: D. Defaulter
Persons owing land revenue are described as “defaulter” under revenue law.
A. 179
B. 184
C. 107
D. 100
Correct answer is: B. 184
The Act contains 184 sections in its structure.
A. Encumbrance
B. Limitation
C. Check
D. None of them
Correct answer is: A. Encumbrance
Encumbrance denotes charge/claim on land due to private grant/contract.