Segment 9: Questions 161–180
- Which section of the Registration Act, 1908, deals with the priority of registered documents?
a) Section 47
b) Section 49
c) Section 50
d) Section 53
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Answer: a) Section 47
Explanation: Section 47 states that registered documents take effect from the date of their execution, not the date of registration, ensuring their priority.
- What is the purpose of Section 80 in the Registration Act, 1908?
a) Penalty for false statements
b) Recovery of registration fees
c) Filing appeals
d) Execution of power of attorney
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Answer: b) Recovery of registration fees
Explanation: Section 80 specifies the process for recovering unpaid registration fees as arrears of land revenue.
- Which section specifies the time of operation of registered leases?
a) Section 21
b) Section 48
c) Section 51
d) Section 53
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Answer: b) Section 48
Explanation: Section 48 ensures that registered leases have legal precedence over unregistered documents executed later for the same property.
- Under which section are private trusts required to be registered?
a) Section 17
b) Section 18
c) Section 20
d) Section 24
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Answer: a) Section 17
Explanation: Section 17 mandates the compulsory registration of instruments creating private trusts, especially if they relate to immovable property.
- What does Section 88 of the Registration Act, 1908, address?
a) Maintenance of public records
b) Registration of documents by government officers
c) Translation of foreign documents
d) Submission of wills
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Answer: b) Registration of documents by government officers
Explanation: Section 88 facilitates the registration of documents executed by government officers or departments.
- Under Section 31, who can demand the registration of a will?
a) The Sub-Registrar
b) The executor or beneficiary
c) Any legal heir
d) A civil court
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Answer: b) The executor or beneficiary
Explanation: Section 31 permits executors or beneficiaries named in a will to present it for registration to ensure its legal validity.
- Which section deals with the registration of decrees and orders from courts?
a) Section 17
b) Section 44
c) Section 46
d) Section 53
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Answer: b) Section 44
Explanation: Section 44 provides for the registration of court decrees or orders affecting immovable property, granting them legal validity.
- What does Section 25(1) of the Registration Act, 1908, deal with?
a) Delay in presentation of documents
b) Stamp duty on leases
c) Execution of foreign documents
d) Penalty for fraudulent registration
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Answer: a) Delay in presentation of documents
Explanation: Section 25(1) allows for the registration of documents after the prescribed time limit, subject to a penalty and valid reasons.
- What is the objective of Section 70 in the Registration Act, 1908?
a) Authentication of translations
b) Maintenance of indexes
c) Registration of partnerships
d) Sending registered documents to concerned parties
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Answer: d) Sending registered documents to concerned parties
Explanation: Section 70 requires the registering officer to send certified copies of registered documents to relevant parties or authorities.
- Which section deals with the registration of immovable property located in multiple jurisdictions?
a) Section 28
b) Section 30
c) Section 33
d) Section 36
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Answer: a) Section 28
Explanation: Section 28 ensures that documents relating to immovable property situated in multiple jurisdictions can be registered in any one jurisdiction where part of the property is located.
- What is the focus of Section 81 in the Registration Act, 1908?
a) Penalty for unlawful registration practices
b) Registration of wills
c) Public inspection of documents
d) Execution of documents
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Answer: a) Penalty for unlawful registration practices
Explanation: Section 81 imposes penalties for unlawful practices, such as fraud or forgery, related to document registration.
- Under which section can a document be registered in a district other than where it was executed?
a) Section 29
b) Section 30
c) Section 31
d) Section 32
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Answer: b) Section 30
Explanation: Section 30 permits the registration of documents in a district other than where they were executed, subject to the Registrar’s discretion.
- Which section provides for the registration of documents relating to adoption?
a) Section 41
b) Section 43
c) Section 45
d) Section 47
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Answer: a) Section 41
Explanation: Section 41 mandates the registration of documents conferring or affecting the right to adopt, ensuring legal recognition.
- What is the significance of Section 14 of the Registration Act, 1908?
a) Documents executed abroad
b) Priority of registered documents
c) Documents improperly stamped
d) Rules for endorsements
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Answer: c) Documents improperly stamped
Explanation: Section 14 addresses cases where documents presented for registration are not properly stamped, ensuring compliance with stamp laws.
- Which section specifies the registration of mortgages?
a) Section 16
b) Section 17
c) Section 18
d) Section 19
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Answer: b) Section 17
Explanation: Section 17 requires the registration of mortgages, particularly those affecting immovable property, to establish legal enforceability.
- What does Section 58(1) of the Registration Act, 1908, require?
a) Maintenance of indexes
b) Endorsement on registered documents
c) Penalty for forgery
d) Fees for registration
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Answer: b) Endorsement on registered documents
Explanation: Section 58(1) requires the registering officer to endorse details such as execution date, party names, and witness signatures on registered documents.
- Under which section can immovable property transactions by a company be registered?
a) Section 17
b) Section 18
c) Section 59
d) Section 89
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Answer: a) Section 17
Explanation: Section 17 mandates the registration of transactions involving immovable property, including those executed by companies.
- What is the primary focus of Section 13 in the Registration Act, 1908?
a) Registration of foreign wills
b) Public inspection of indexes
c) Role of the Inspector-General
d) Registration of rural deeds
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Answer: c) Role of the Inspector-General
Explanation: Section 13 outlines the duties and powers of the Inspector-General in supervising registration offices and ensuring compliance.
- What does Section 67(1) address in the Registration Act, 1908?
a) Maintenance of public indexes
b) Sending registered documents to district officers
c) Preservation of old records
d) Refund of excess fees
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Answer: b) Sending registered documents to district officers
Explanation: Section 67(1) ensures that registered documents are forwarded to appropriate district offices for record-keeping and verification.
- Which section deals with penalties for presenting forged documents?
a) Section 77
b) Section 82
c) Section 84
d) Section 87
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Answer: b) Section 82
Explanation: Section 82 imposes penalties for submitting forged documents for registration, deterring fraudulent practices.
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