Correct Answer:
B. One who cultivates another’s land and pays rent
The Punjab Tenancy Act 1887 defines a tenant as an individual who occupies and cultivates land that belongs to another person, and in return, pays rent for its use. This definition is central to understanding the agricultural tenancy system established by the Act, highlighting the key elements of cultivation, occupation of another's land, and the obligation to pay rent.
- A: One who owns land is a landowner, not a tenant.
- C: A contractor typically performs specific services for a fee, which is different from cultivating land under a tenancy agreement.
- D: Village officer refers to an administrative position within a village, unrelated to the definition of a tenant.