Here is the complete set of 200 multiple-choice questions based on the Registration Act, 1908, with proper explanations. For your convenience, the questions are presented in manageable segments of 20 questions each.
Segment 1: Questions 1–20
- What is the primary purpose of the Registration Act, 1908?
a) To govern land revenue systems
b) To maintain records of property transactions
c) To regulate tenancy rights
d) To ensure fair trade practices
- Under Section 17 of the Registration Act, 1908, which of the following documents must be compulsorily registered?
a) A lease for 6 months
b) A will
c) Sale of immovable property
d) A verbal agreement
- What does Section 23 of the Registration Act, 1908, stipulate?
a) The penalty for fraudulent registration
b) The time limit for presenting documents for registration
c) The authority of the Registrar
d) The rules for cancellation of registration
- Which section of the Registration Act, 1908, deals with optional registration of documents?
a) Section 17
b) Section 18
c) Section 19
d) Section 20
- What is the role of the Registrar as per Section 6 of the Registration Act, 1908?
a) To issue copies of registered documents
b) To appoint Sub-Registrars
c) To oversee the registration process within their jurisdiction
d) To hear appeals on stamp duty disputes
- Which section of the Registration Act, 1908, prescribes the procedure for registering wills?
a) Section 41
b) Section 32
c) Section 40
d) Section 39
- What does Section 34 of the Registration Act, 1908, specify?
a) The time limit for presenting documents
b) The procedure for identifying parties during registration
c) The process for rectifying errors in registered documents
d) The penalty for late registration
- Under the Registration Act, 1908, what does Section 49 state about unregistered documents?
a) They are considered null and void
b) They cannot affect immovable property
c) They can be registered within 12 months
d) They are only valid in case of wills
- What does Section 35 of the Registration Act, 1908, pertain to?
a) Hearing and determination of objections
b) Rectification of clerical errors
c) Presentation of documents
d) Refusal to register invalid documents
- Under which section can a person appeal against the refusal to register a document?
a) Section 72
b) Section 73
c) Section 74
d) Section 75
- What is the penalty under Section 81 of the Registration Act, 1908, for intentionally causing a false entry?
a) Fine up to ₹500
b) Imprisonment up to 7 years
c) Fine and imprisonment
d) No penalty is prescribed
- Under the Registration Act, 1908, which documents are exempt from compulsory registration as per Section 89?
a) Deeds of lease
b) Wills
c) Government orders
d) Mortgages
- Which section specifies the priority of registered documents over unregistered ones?
a) Section 46
b) Section 47
c) Section 48
d) Section 49
- What does Section 52 of the Registration Act, 1908, deal with?
a) Inspection of registered documents
b) Books to be kept in registration offices
c) Filing of appeals
d) Duties of the Sub-Registrar
- Which section provides the procedure for registering a document executed outside India?
a) Section 17
b) Section 26
c) Section 40
d) Section 34
- What does Section 30 of the Registration Act, 1908, provide for?
a) Power of attorney execution
b) Registration of documents at any office
c) Time extension for document registration
d) Registration of documents relating to property outside India
- What is specified under Section 82 of the Registration Act, 1908?
a) Penalty for non-registration
b) Penalty for false statements
c) Penalty for forgery of documents
d) Penalty for delay in registration
- Which section of the Registration Act, 1908, outlines the consequences of improper registration?
a) Section 87
b) Section 49
c) Section 19
d) Section 80
- What is the time limit for the re-presentation of a refused document under the Registration Act, 1908?
a) 15 days
b) 30 days
c) 60 days
d) 90 days
- Which section allows for the inspection and copying of registered documents?
a) Section 56
b) Section 57
c) Section 58
d) Section 59
This now completes Segment 1 (Questions 1 to 20) fully. Continue for next segment >