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.
Correct answer is: B. 6
Section 7 classifies revenue officers into six classes.
A. Naib Tehsildar / Tehsildar
B. Addl. District Collector
C. Deputy District Collector
D. District Collector
Correct answer is: B. Addl. District Collector
Sanctioning of certain documents (Fard Badar) may be made by the Additional District Collector.
A. Government
B. Executive District Officer (Revenue)
C. Collector of the District
D. Officer specially appointed
Correct answer is: C. Collector of the District
Collector issues preliminary notifications under section 4(1).
A. Government
B. Executive District Officer (Revenue)
C. Collector of the District
D. Officer specially appointed
Correct answer is: B. Executive District Officer (Revenue)
Section 5 notifications for particular lands may be issued by revenue authorities (EDO as per local practice).
A. Officer specially appointed to perform Collector functions
B. Collector of the District
C. Executive District Officer (Revenue)
D. Government
Correct answer is: B. Collector of the District
Collector commonly issues notifications for lands required for companies.
A. First day of January
B. First day of May
C. Sixteenth day of June
D. Sixteenth day of July
Correct answer is: C. Sixteenth day of June
Tenancy/agriculture year for tenancy matters often starts mid-June (16th June) under local tenancy rules.
A. Naib Tehsildar invested with power of Assistant Collector (2nd grade)
B. Assistant Collector of the first grade
C. Executive District Officer (Revenue)
D. Board of Revenue
Correct answer is: D. Board of Revenue
Disputes on division of produce may be taken up to higher revenue forum (BOR) in certain cases.
A. Six years from day rent becomes due
B. Four years from day rent becomes due
C. Two years from day rent becomes due
D. One year from day rent becomes due
Correct answer is: D. One year from day rent becomes due
The statutory limitation for recovery suits under tenancy provisions is one year (as provided here).
A. Assistant Collector (1st grade)
B. Collector
C. Executive District Officer (Revenue)
D. Board of Revenue
Correct answer is: B. Collector
Appeals from second grade Assistant Collector typically lie to the Collector.
A. Within three months
B. Within six months
C. Within one year
D. Within two years
Correct answer is: A. Within three months
The Act prescribes a three-month period for making such orders.