Segment 5: Questions 81–100
- Under the Registration Act, 1908, which section provides for registration of documents relating to property in multiple jurisdictions?
a) Section 28
b) Section 29
c) Section 30
d) Section 31
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Answer: b) Section 29
Explanation: Section 29 allows for the registration of documents relating to property situated in multiple jurisdictions, ensuring that they can be registered in any one of the jurisdictions.
- What is the purpose of Section 16 in the Registration Act, 1908?
a) Re-registration of fraudulent documents
b) Maintenance of translation records
c) Seal of registering officer
d) Time for presentation of documents
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Answer: c) Seal of registering officer
Explanation: Section 16 mandates that every registering officer must have a unique official seal used to authenticate registered documents.
- Under Section 34, who can appear before the registering officer for document registration?
a) Only the executant of the document
b) The claimant or representative with authorization
c) Any witness
d) Both the executant and claimant or authorized representative
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Answer: d) Both the executant and claimant or authorized representative
Explanation: Section 34 requires the executant, claimant, or an authorized representative to appear before the registering officer to confirm execution.
- Which section discusses the rectification of errors in registered documents?
a) Section 49
b) Section 83
c) Section 87
d) Section 79
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Answer: c) Section 87
Explanation: Section 87 permits the rectification of clerical or typographical errors in registered documents without affecting their validity.
- What does Section 10 of the Registration Act, 1908, regulate?
a) Registration of foreign documents
b) Time for presenting documents
c) Fees for registration
d) Establishment of registering offices
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Answer: d) Establishment of registering offices
Explanation: Section 10 provides for the establishment of registration offices and the appointment of registering officers.
- Under which section are documents relating to claims or rights in immovable property registered?
a) Section 17
b) Section 18
c) Section 21
d) Section 25
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Answer: a) Section 17
Explanation: Section 17 specifies the types of documents related to immovable property, such as sales, mortgages, and leases, that must be compulsorily registered.
- What does Section 61 of the Registration Act, 1908, provide for?
a) Fees for duplicate copies
b) Endorsements and certificates on registered documents
c) Appeal against refusal to register
d) Rules for documents executed abroad
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Answer: b) Endorsements and certificates on registered documents
Explanation: Section 61 requires that every registered document be endorsed with details of registration and a certificate by the registering officer.
- Under which section can a registering officer impound a document?
a) Section 34
b) Section 33
c) Section 58
d) Section 38
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Answer: d) Section 38
Explanation: Section 38 empowers the registering officer to impound documents that are insufficiently stamped under the Stamp Act.
- Which section mandates the transfer of registered documents to other jurisdictions?
a) Section 25
b) Section 66
c) Section 67
d) Section 70
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Answer: b) Section 66
Explanation: Section 66 facilitates the transfer of registered documents to appropriate jurisdictions for proper record-keeping and reference.
- What does Section 50 of the Registration Act, 1908, pertain to?
a) Penalties for refusal to register
b) Priority of registered documents over unregistered ones
c) Issuance of certified copies
d) Maintenance of record books
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Answer: b) Priority of registered documents over unregistered ones
Explanation: Section 50 states that registered documents have priority over unregistered documents regarding claims to property.
- Under Section 73, what is the time limit for presenting an appeal to the Registrar after refusal of registration?
a) 15 days
b) 30 days
c) 60 days
d) 90 days
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Answer: b) 30 days
Explanation: Section 73 prescribes a 30-day time limit to appeal to the Registrar following refusal of registration by the Sub-Registrar.
- Which section provides for the indexing of documents in registration offices?
a) Section 55
b) Section 16
c) Section 89
d) Section 62
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Answer: a) Section 55
Explanation: Section 55 mandates the maintenance of indexes in registration offices to facilitate the retrieval of registered documents.
- What is covered under Section 71 regarding refusal to register documents?
a) Maintenance of reasons for refusal
b) Imposing penalties for refusal
c) Time for re-presentation
d) Recording of witness testimony
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Answer: a) Maintenance of reasons for refusal
Explanation: Section 71 requires the registering officer to record their reasons for refusing to register a document and to inform the party concerned.
- Under the Registration Act, 1908, what does Section 88 specify?
a) Exemption for government documents
b) Rules for foreign registrations
c) Fee exemptions for wills
d) Destruction of unused registration books
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Answer: a) Exemption for government documents
Explanation: Section 88 exempts documents executed by or on behalf of the government from certain procedural requirements of the Act.
- Which section allows for the inspection of indexes of registered documents?
a) Section 55
b) Section 57
c) Section 60
d) Section 63
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Answer: b) Section 57
Explanation: Section 57 permits the public to inspect indexes of registered documents and obtain certified copies upon payment of prescribed fees.
- What does Section 77 provide in cases of refusal to register a document?
a) Appeal to the Registrar
b) Filing a civil suit
c) Penalty for the Sub-Registrar
d) Re-presentation of documents
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Answer: b) Filing a civil suit
Explanation: Section 77 allows the aggrieved party to file a civil suit in case of refusal to register a document.
- Which section deals with registration of documents executed by minors?
a) Section 33
b) Section 34
c) Section 35
d) Section 36
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Answer: c) Section 35
Explanation: Section 35 allows for the registration of documents executed by minors under specific conditions, subject to legal limitations.
- What does Section 24 of the Registration Act, 1908, regulate?
a) Rules for the execution of documents
b) Time for presenting documents executed by multiple parties
c) Maintenance of certified copies
d) Indexing of registered documents
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Answer: b) Time for presenting documents executed by multiple parties
Explanation: Section 24 provides guidelines on the timeline for presenting documents executed by multiple parties to ensure proper registration.
- Under which section are documents submitted for registration on holidays addressed?
a) Section 20
b) Section 25
c) Section 81
d) Section 85
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Answer: a) Section 20
Explanation: Section 20 allows for the submission of documents on the next working day if the original date of presentation falls on a public holiday.
- What is the purpose of Section 59 in the Registration Act, 1908?
a) Certification of wills
b) Entry of endorsements in record books
c) Issuance of duplicate certificates
d) Registration of foreign documents
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Answer: b) Entry of endorsements in record books
Explanation: Section 59 mandates that all endorsements made during registration must be entered in the appropriate record books maintained by the registration office.
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