Segment 6: Questions 101–120
- What does Section 30 of the Registration Act, 1908, permit?
a) Registration by any Sub-Registrar
b) Execution of documents outside India
c) Registration by Registrars in certain cases
d) Exemption for government properties
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Answer: c) Registration by Registrars in certain cases
Explanation: Section 30 allows Registrars to register documents in cases where Sub-Registrars cannot, ensuring accessibility for specific transactions.
- Under which section is the destruction of old records authorized?
a) Section 79
b) Section 82
c) Section 83
d) Section 85
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Answer: a) Section 79
Explanation: Section 79 permits the destruction of old or superseded registration records according to rules prescribed by the Inspector-General of Registration.
- Which section prohibits the registration of documents if a party denies execution?
a) Section 32
b) Section 35
c) Section 37
d) Section 38
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Answer: b) Section 35
Explanation: Section 35 ensures that registration is refused if any party to the document denies its execution before the registering officer.
- What is covered under Section 39 of the Registration Act, 1908?
a) Procedure for rectifying errors
b) Endorsements for payment of consideration
c) Power to reject incomplete documents
d) Registration of oral agreements
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Answer: b) Endorsements for payment of consideration
Explanation: Section 39 requires the registering officer to endorse details of payments made at the time of registration, ensuring transparency.
- Which section allows the registration of a will or authority to adopt at any time?
a) Section 18
b) Section 40
c) Section 41
d) Section 42
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Answer: d) Section 42
Explanation: Section 42 provides an exception to the time limit, allowing registration of wills or authorities to adopt at any point without restrictions.
- What does Section 18 of the Registration Act, 1908, provide for?
a) Compulsory registration of certain documents
b) Optional registration of specific documents
c) Exemption for government documents
d) Penalties for false claims
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Answer: b) Optional registration of specific documents
Explanation: Section 18 lists documents for which registration is optional, such as wills, leases under one year, and private agreements.
- Which section mandates the recovery of registration fees?
a) Section 78
b) Section 76
c) Section 81
d) Section 85
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Answer: a) Section 78
Explanation: Section 78 provides the framework for levying and recovering fees for the registration of documents and related services.
- Under Section 71, what must the registering officer do if a document is refused registration?
a) Destroy the document
b) Endorse the reasons for refusal
c) Forward the document to the Registrar
d) Return the document without explanation
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Answer: b) Endorse the reasons for refusal
Explanation: Section 71 mandates the registering officer to record and endorse reasons for refusal on the document, ensuring accountability.
- What is the purpose of Section 52 in the Registration Act, 1908?
a) Indexing of records
b) Registration of wills
c) Maintenance of book registers
d) Time limit for appeals
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Answer: c) Maintenance of book registers
Explanation: Section 52 requires the maintenance of various book registers by registration offices to systematically document registered documents.
- Which section discusses the registration of documents executed by companies?
a) Section 32
b) Section 39
c) Section 40
d) Section 33
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Answer: d) Section 33
Explanation: Section 33 provides the guidelines for registering documents executed by companies through authorized representatives or agents.
- What does Section 89 of the Registration Act, 1908, deal with?
a) Compulsory registration of government orders
b) Reporting transactions to the registration office
c) Appeal against registration refusal
d) Priority of registered documents
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Answer: b) Reporting transactions to the registration office
Explanation: Section 89 requires certain transactions, such as court orders or decrees, to be reported to the registration office for record maintenance.
- Which section outlines the format of endorsements on registered documents?
a) Section 58
b) Section 60
c) Section 65
d) Section 70
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Answer: a) Section 58
Explanation: Section 58 specifies the format and details required for endorsements made on registered documents by the registering officer.
- What does Section 40 of the Registration Act, 1908, pertain to?
a) Rules for foreign registration
b) Registration of documents affecting adoption
c) Optional registration of oral agreements
d) Execution of documents by government officials
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Answer: b) Registration of documents affecting adoption
Explanation: Section 40 allows for the registration of documents that confer authority to adopt or other related agreements.
- Under which section can an individual refuse to register fraudulent documents?
a) Section 18
b) Section 35
c) Section 19A
d) Section 42
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Answer: c) Section 19A
Explanation: Section 19A empowers the registering officer to refuse registration of forged or fraudulent documents to ensure the integrity of the system.
- Which section specifies the time period for re-presenting rejected documents?
a) Section 22
b) Section 23
c) Section 34
d) Section 45
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Answer: b) Section 23
Explanation: Section 23 provides a maximum time of four months for re-presentation of documents rejected earlier.
- What does Section 64 of the Registration Act, 1908, focus on?
a) Registration of foreign documents
b) Maintenance of records of presented documents
c) Appeals against refusals
d) Issuance of certificates
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Answer: b) Maintenance of records of presented documents
Explanation: Section 64 requires the registering officer to maintain proper records of documents presented for registration, even if they are not registered.
- Under Section 73, what is the role of the Registrar in appeals?
a) Reconsideration of rejected documents
b) Filing cases in civil court
c) Imposing fines on Sub-Registrars
d) Issuing updated registration rules
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Answer: a) Reconsideration of rejected documents
Explanation: Section 73 empowers the Registrar to review appeals filed against refusal of registration by Sub-Registrars.
- What does Section 43 of the Registration Act, 1908, allow for?
a) Registration of invalid documents
b) Re-registration after corrections
c) Delayed registration under exceptional circumstances
d) Registration of documents outside jurisdiction
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Answer: d) Registration of documents outside jurisdiction
Explanation: Section 43 allows registration of documents executed outside the territorial jurisdiction of the concerned registration office.
- Under which section are stamp duty requirements verified during registration?
a) Section 19
b) Section 38
c) Section 58
d) Section 72
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Answer: b) Section 38
Explanation: Section 38 requires the registering officer to verify whether documents are duly stamped under the applicable Stamp Act.
- What is the primary focus of Section 80 in the Registration Act, 1908?
a) Penalty for refusal to register
b) Rules for duplicate certificates
c) Collection of registration fees
d) Imposing fines for false endorsements
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Answer: d) Imposing fines for false endorsements
Explanation: Section 80 penalizes individuals or officers who make false endorsements on registered documents.
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