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This section includes 162 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Bachelor of Science in Law (BSL) knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 101. |
Who is the chief officer entrusted with local revenue administration at Taluka level? |
| A. | naib tahsildar |
| B. | tahsildar |
| C. | additional tahsildar |
| D. | circle inspector |
| Answer» C. additional tahsildar | |
| 102. |
The headquarter of the Maharashtra Revenue Tribunal is in |
| A. | brihan mumbai |
| B. | pune |
| C. | nagpur |
| D. | aurangabad |
| Answer» B. pune | |
| 103. |
According to Section 262 of the MLR Code ____________ has the power to fix & levy assessment for land revenue |
| A. | the collector |
| B. | the tahsildar |
| C. | civil judge |
| D. | all the above |
| Answer» B. the tahsildar | |
| 104. |
As per Section 274 of MLR Code, an appeal lies to the Maharashtra Revenue Tribunal against any decision or order passed |
| A. | the collector |
| B. | assistants of the collector |
| C. | other subordinates exercising powers of the collector |
| D. | all the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 105. |
Tahsildar while executing powers under the provisions of MLR Code |
| A. | does not have power to review |
| B. | does not have jurisdiction to review |
| C. | can review only with prior permission from the superior authorities/ officers |
| D. | all the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 106. |
The powers of review under section 258(2) of MLR Code are |
| A. | akin to the powers of review under civil procedure code |
| B. | can be invoked only if the circumstances mentioned therein are satisfied |
| C. | both (a) & (b) |
| D. | very wide |
| Answer» D. very wide | |
| 107. |
A party aggrieved by the order passed by the Tahsildar under section 140 of the MLR Code |
| A. | can file an appeal u/s 257 of the code |
| B. | can file a civil suit |
| C. | both (a) & (b) |
| D. | no appeal lies |
| Answer» D. no appeal lies | |
| 108. |
The main purpose of provision of fixing Standard Rent is |
| A. | to bring uniformity in rents |
| B. | for deciding local tax rates |
| C. | to provide remedy to weaker sections of tenants against exploitation by the landlord |
| D. | to help state government in revenue collection |
| Answer» D. to help state government in revenue collection | |
| 109. |
Landlord can temporary increase rent not exceeding 25 % of the Standard Rent |
| A. | yes always |
| B. | no |
| C. | only when landlord has carried out structural repairs |
| D. | occasionally |
| Answer» D. occasionally | |
| 110. |
Maharashtra Rent Control Act puts Bar of Jurisdiction on Civil Court in Section 47 |
| A. | true statement |
| B. | partially true |
| C. | false statement |
| D. | in some cases |
| Answer» B. partially true | |
| 111. |
Landlord is entitled to critically examine his premises was held in |
| A. | empeegee portfolio services pvt. ltd. v. sharada navinchandra shah |
| B. | kamalabai laxman mutraj v. bherumal verimal haran |
| C. | in both (a) & (b) |
| D. | in none of the above |
| Answer» D. in none of the above | |
| 112. |
‘Paying guest’ implies |
| A. | a person is given a part of the premises on license |
| B. | the person is not the member of the family of the licensor |
| C. | the licensor also resides in the premises |
| D. | all the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 113. |
The term ‘landlord’ also means ‘Agent receiving rent’ was observed in |
| A. | oakley v. wilson |
| B. | barker v. levinson |
| C. | both (a) & (b) |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» D. none of the above | |
| 114. |
The term ‘landlord’ means |
| A. | the owner / freeholder |
| B. | head landlord |
| C. | agent receiving rent |
| D. | all the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 115. |
Competent Authority established under Maharashtra Rent Control Act is empowered to |
| A. | evict the tenant |
| B. | pass an order for compensation made u/s 22, 23 & 24 |
| C. | only one of (a) or (b) |
| D. | both (a) & (b) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 116. |
No appeal lies against the order of Competent Authority established under Maharashtra Rent Control Act |
| A. | correct statement |
| B. | false statement |
| C. | correct statement nonetheless a revision application can be filed against the same |
| D. | partly true |
| Answer» D. partly true | |
| 117. |
According to Section 16 of Maharashtra Rent Control Act, landlord may recover the possession of any premises on the ground of |
| A. | damage to the property |
| B. | erection of permanent structure |
| C. | subletting |
| D. | all the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 118. |
Which section of Maharashtra Rent Control Act deals with Permitted Increase in Rent |
| A. | section 10 |
| B. | section 11 |
| C. | section 20 |
| D. | section 24 |
| Answer» C. section 20 | |
| 119. |
All the proceedings before the Competent Authority constituted under Maharashtra Rent Control Act shall be deemed to be judicial proceedings for the purpose of |
| A. | section 193 of ipc |
| B. | section 228 of ipc |
| C. | both (a) & (b) |
| D. | section 2 of the ipc |
| Answer» D. section 2 of the ipc | |
| 120. |
The Competent Authority constituted under Maharashtra Rent Control Act |
| A. | is a court |
| B. | is not a court |
| C. | is adr mechanism |
| D. | is not a court exercising powers under the limitation act, 1963. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 121. |
Determination of the Standard Rent would depend upon |
| A. | the provisions of the maharashtra rent control act |
| B. | the circumstances off each case |
| C. | fair and / or just character of the amount involved |
| D. | all the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 122. |
Under Maharashtra Rent Control Act, who is empowered to appoint Competent Authority? |
| A. | the state government |
| B. | the central government |
| C. | both the state & the central government |
| D. | either of them |
| Answer» D. either of them | |
| 123. |
Under section 31 of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act giving receipt for any amount received from tenant is |
| A. | compulsory on every landlord |
| B. | optional on the landlord |
| C. | compulsory on some landlord |
| D. | compulsory if the tenant demands otherwise not |
| Answer» B. optional on the landlord | |
| 124. |
Can a landlord convert into commercial the premises meant to be residential? |
| A. | yes. |
| B. | no, it is prohibited |
| C. | yes, anytime |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» C. yes, anytime | |
| 125. |
Under section 28 of Maharashtra Rent Control Act landlord is __________ the premises let or given on license |
| A. | entitled to inspect |
| B. | not entitled to inspect |
| C. | entitled to inspect after giving prior notice to the tenant |
| D. | entitled to inspect any time |
| Answer» D. entitled to inspect any time | |
| 126. |
Who is entitled to recover from his tenant the possession of any premises owned by him on the ground that such premises are bona fide required by him for occupation by himself or by any member of his family |
| A. | members of the armed forces of the union |
| B. | scientists |
| C. | successor-in-interest of both (a) & (b) |
| D. | all the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 127. |
A tenant, before any repairs/ alterations of the structure must issue notice and obtain written permission from the landlord |
| A. | true |
| B. | partially true |
| C. | false |
| D. | depends on case |
| Answer» B. partially true | |
| 128. |
When eviction of tenant is sought on any of the grounds mentioned under section 16(1) of Maharashtra Rent Control Act, |
| A. | advanced notice is required |
| B. | no notice is required |
| C. | notice of 30 days is required |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» C. notice of 30 days is required | |
| 129. |
Which section of Maharashtra Rent Control Act imposes upon a landlord a duty to keep the premises in good and tenantable repair? |
| A. | section 10 |
| B. | section 12 |
| C. | section 13 |
| D. | section 14 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 130. |
As per section 11 Maharashtra Rent Control Act, a landlord shall be entitled to make an increase of ______ in the rent of the premises let for any purpose |
| A. | 4 percent per annum |
| B. | 4 percent per month |
| C. | 10 percent per annum |
| D. | 10 percent after every two years |
| Answer» B. 4 percent per month | |
| 131. |
Under Maharashtra Rent Control Act the court can fix the standard rent & permitted increases |
| A. | upon the application made to it for that purpose |
| B. | in any pending suit or proceedings |
| C. | both (a) & (b) |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» D. none of these | |
| 132. |
When a dispute arises concerning the boundaries of a village, a survey number or subdivision of a survey number _____ decides the disputes by holding formal inquiry |
| A. | the collector |
| B. | the tahsildar |
| C. | the talathi |
| D. | the survey officer |
| Answer» B. the tahsildar | |
| 133. |
The Supreme Court in ______ held that illegal encroachment on Gram Panchayat land cannot be regularized. |
| A. | popat moti rathod v. state of maharashtra |
| B. | jagpal singh & others v. state of punjab & others |
| C. | state of bombay v. fakir umar |
| D. | hinchal tiwari v. kamal devi |
| Answer» C. state of bombay v. fakir umar | |
| 134. |
Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999 extends to |
| A. | the whole of the state of maharashtra |
| B. | the whole of the state of maharashtra except mumbai |
| C. | the whole of the state of maharashtra except mumbai, pune & nagpur |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» B. the whole of the state of maharashtra except mumbai | |
| 135. |
In _______ the High Court held that under section 50 of Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, the Collector is empowered to abate or remove any encroachment made on any land / property vested in State Government. |
| A. | state of bombay v. fakir umar |
| B. | babamiya ahmed shah v. tahsildar, beed |
| C. | yashwant kulkarni v. state of maharashtra |
| D. | popat moti rathod v. state of maharashtra |
| Answer» C. yashwant kulkarni v. state of maharashtra | |
| 136. |
Which is NOT correct about the Superintendent of Land Records? |
| A. | he is a survey officer |
| B. | he is a revenue officer |
| C. | he is advisor to collector on land records |
| D. | he advises on maintenance of records of rights |
| Answer» C. he is advisor to collector on land records | |
| 137. |
Which sections of Maharashtra Land Revenue Code deal with provisions relating to encroachment on Government Land? |
| A. | sections 50-53 |
| B. | sections 40-42 |
| C. | sections 36-40 |
| D. | sections 19-22 |
| Answer» B. sections 40-42 | |
| 138. |
Immediate superior of Talathi is |
| A. | gram sewak |
| B. | zilla parishad president |
| C. | tahsildar |
| D. | circle inspector |
| Answer» E. | |
| 139. |
Who is the village accountant Maharashtra Land Revenue Code? |
| A. | talathi |
| B. | gram sewak |
| C. | kulkarni |
| D. | circle inspector |
| Answer» B. gram sewak | |
| 140. |
Appointments of revenue officers are made under which section(s) of Maharashtra Land Revenue Code? |
| A. | section 6 |
| B. | section 7 |
| C. | section 8 |
| D. | all of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 141. |
Who among the following is NOT a revenue officer? |
| A. | collector |
| B. | tahsildar |
| C. | circle officer & inspector |
| D. | inspector general of police |
| Answer» E. | |
| 142. |
Who is/are revenue officers in Division? |
| A. | commissioner |
| B. | additional commissioner |
| C. | assistant commissioner |
| D. | all the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 143. |
Which is notified as a Revenue Year? |
| A. | 1st april to 31st march |
| B. | 1st january to 31st december |
| C. | 1st august to 31st july |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» D. none of the above | |
| 144. |
_______ established under Maharashtra Land Revenue Code hear appeals against the orders of Revenue Officers relating to land revenue matter, tenancy, abolition of inams, vatans and related matters. |
| A. | divisional court |
| B. | high court |
| C. | maharashtra revenue tribunal |
| D. | maharashtra administrative tribunal |
| Answer» D. maharashtra administrative tribunal | |
| 145. |
At Taluka level, _____ maintain copies of every document registered with them. |
| A. | tehsildar |
| B. | sub-registrar |
| C. | naib tehsildar |
| D. | additional tehsildar |
| Answer» C. naib tehsildar | |
| 146. |
At district level, _____is the ex-officio District Registrar |
| A. | collector |
| B. | additional collector |
| C. | tehsildar |
| D. | registration officer |
| Answer» B. additional collector | |
| 147. |
_______ is the revenue officer at grass root level who keeps the record of the land holdings and revenue in each village Under Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, 1966. |
| A. | sarpanch |
| B. | talathi |
| C. | gram sevak |
| D. | inspector |
| Answer» C. gram sevak | |
| 148. |
In the cities there are________ who conduct measurement of land for correct boundaries to identify each parcel of land. |
| A. | city survey officers |
| B. | law enforcement officers |
| C. | municipality officers |
| D. | land acquisition officers |
| Answer» B. law enforcement officers | |
| 149. |
At District level there is ________ in each district who maintains the record at district level under Maharashtra Land Revenue Code. |
| A. | collector |
| B. | district inspector of land records |
| C. | tehsildar |
| D. | city survey officer |
| Answer» C. tehsildar | |
| 150. |
At divisional level, _____________ is the controlling authority in all the matters connected with land revenue administration in the division. |
| A. | commissioner holding the rank of secretary |
| B. | minister of agriculture |
| C. | district collector |
| D. | additional collector |
| Answer» B. minister of agriculture | |