Which section of the Registration Act, 1908, specifies the language in which documents must be presented for registration? a) Section 14 b) Section 20 c) Section 22 d) Section 18
Answer: a) Section 14
Explanation: Section 14 mandates that documents must be presented in a language understood by the registering officer or accompanied by a true translation in such a language.
Under the Registration Act, 1908, who has the authority to issue guidelines for the Sub-Registrar? a) Central government b) State government c) Inspector-General of Registration d) District Collector
Answer: c) Inspector-General of Registration
Explanation: The Inspector-General of Registration oversees registration offices and issues guidelines for Sub-Registrars to ensure compliance with the Act.
What does Section 32 of the Registration Act, 1908, deal with? a) Refusal of registration b) Presentation of documents by authorized persons c) Recovery of fines d) Maintenance of record books
Answer: b) Presentation of documents by authorized persons
Explanation: Section 32 specifies that documents can be presented for registration by the person executing them, their representative, or an authorized agent.
Which of the following is not covered under Section 17 of the Registration Act, 1908? a) Mortgage deeds b) Sale deeds c) Wills d) Lease agreements exceeding one year
Answer: b) Section 72
Explanation: Section 72 provides a remedy for individuals to appeal to the Registrar if the Sub-Registrar refuses to register a document.
What does Section 17(2) of the Registration Act, 1908, specify? a) Documents exempted from compulsory registration b) Penalties for fraudulent registration c) Time limit for document presentation d) Requirements for wills registration
Answer: a) Documents exempted from compulsory registration
Explanation: Section 17(2) lists documents like wills, leases for less than a year, and court decrees that do not require compulsory registration.
What is the primary focus of Section 15 under the Registration Act, 1908? a) Timelines for re-registration b) Documents executed by multiple parties c) Time for presenting documents executed by several persons d) Jurisdiction of the Registrar
Answer: c) Time for presenting documents executed by several persons
Explanation: Section 15 provides the time limit within which documents executed by more than one person must be presented for registration.
Under the Registration Act, 1908, which section discusses the registration of documents executed outside India? a) Section 17 b) Section 26 c) Section 31 d) Section 32
Answer: b) Section 26
Explanation: Section 26 permits the registration of documents executed outside India, provided certain conditions are met.
What is the consequence of non-registration of a document that requires compulsory registration under Section 49? a) The document becomes void b) The document cannot be admitted as evidence c) The document must be registered within one year d) A penalty will be imposed
Answer: b) The document cannot be admitted as evidence
Explanation: Section 49 states that documents requiring compulsory registration cannot be admitted as evidence in a court of law unless registered.
Which section outlines the procedure for filing a memorandum of a document for registration? a) Section 63 b) Section 65 c) Section 56 d) Section 67
Answer: a) Section 63
Explanation: Section 63 provides for the filing of a memorandum of a document, enabling the recording of specific details for registration purposes.
Which section in the Registration Act, 1908, discusses the territorial jurisdiction of a Sub-Registrar? a) Section 28 b) Section 30 c) Section 35 d) Section 41
Answer: a) Section 28
Explanation: Section 28 specifies the territorial jurisdiction of Sub-Registrars, particularly for immovable property documents, which must be registered where the property is situated.
Which section describes the refusal of registration based on defects in documents? a) Section 35 b) Section 18 c) Section 19 d) Section 17
Answer: c) Section 19
Explanation: Section 19 allows the Sub-Registrar to refuse registration if a document contains defects, such as insufficient stamp duty or invalid execution.
What does Section 60 of the Registration Act, 1908, pertain to? a) Issuance of certificates of registration b) Refusal of registration by the Sub-Registrar c) Maintenance of indexes d) Destruction of unclaimed documents
Answer: a) Issuance of certificates of registration
Explanation: Section 60 requires the registering officer to issue a certificate of registration after completing the registration process.
Under which section can a certified copy of a registered document be obtained? a) Section 55 b) Section 57 c) Section 60 d) Section 62
Answer: b) Section 57
Explanation: Section 57 permits individuals to inspect registered documents and obtain certified copies of the same upon payment of prescribed fees.
What is the purpose of Section 75 in the Registration Act, 1908? a) Appeals to the Registrar b) Document registration outside jurisdiction c) Issuance of duplicate registration certificates d) Power of Registrar to summon witnesses
Answer: d) Power of Registrar to summon witnesses
Explanation: Section 75 empowers the Registrar to summon witnesses and enforce the production of documents during registration proceedings.
What is the purpose of Section 71? a) Right to appeal refusal of registration b) Registering officer’s reasons for refusal c) Issuance of certified copies d) Rejection of incomplete applications
Answer: b) Registering officer’s reasons for refusal
Explanation: Section 71 requires the registering officer to record reasons for refusing registration of a document.
Which section prohibits the registration of forged or fraudulent documents? a) Section 32 b) Section 19A c) Section 40 d) Section 58
Answer: b) Section 19A
Explanation: Section 19A ensures that no forged or fraudulent documents are registered under the Act, promoting authenticity.
Under the Registration Act, 1908, which section mandates that a document is considered registered only when endorsed and signed? a) Section 58 b) Section 60 c) Section 63 d) Section 67
Answer: b) Section 60
Explanation: Section 60 clarifies that registration is deemed complete only after the document is endorsed, signed, and sealed by the registering officer.
What is the purpose of Section 25 under the Registration Act, 1908? a) Time limit for presenting documents b) Prohibition of false statements c) Maintenance of records d) Levying registration fees
Answer: a) Time limit for presenting documents
Explanation: Section 25 provides the timeline for presenting documents for registration, allowing a maximum period of four months from the date of execution.
Under which section are the duties of a Sub-Registrar outlined? a) Section 34 b) Section 68 c) Section 74 d) Section 77
Answer: b) Section 68
Explanation: Section 68 details the duties and responsibilities of a Sub-Registrar in executing the provisions of the Registration Act, 1908.
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