Land Acquisition Act-1894 MCQs, Pakistan

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: July 20, 2024

In which year was the Land Acquisition Act enacted? A) 1874 B) 1884 C) 1894 D) 1904 Answer: C) 1894 The Land Acquisition Act of 1894 primarily deals with: A) Land revenue collection B) Compensation for land acquisition C) Urban development D) Agricultural subsidies Answer: B) Compensation for land acquisition Under the Land Acquisition Act of 1894, which entity has the power to acquire land? A) Private individuals B) Government or local authorities C) Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) D) Foreign investors Answer: B) Government or local authorities What is the primary purpose of the Land Acquisition Act of 1894? A) To regulate land sales B) To provide a legal framework for acquiring land for public purposes C) To manage agricultural land distribution D) To set land value for taxation Answer: B) To provide a legal framework for acquiring land for public purposes Which section of the Land Acquisition Act outlines the process of land acquisition? A) Section 3 B) Section 4 C) Section 5 D) Section 6 Answer: B) Section 4 What does ‘Public Purpose’ mean under the Land Acquisition Act of 1894? A) Land acquired for private development B) Land acquired for any private enterprise C) Land acquired for infrastructure, public services, or government projects D) Land acquired for agricultural expansion Answer: C) Land acquired for infrastructure, public services, or government projects Which section of the Act requires the notification of land acquisition? A) Section 5 B) Section 6 C) Section 7 D) Section 8 Answer: B) Section 6 What is the role of the ‘Collector’ in the land acquisition process? A) To determine the land value B) To issue land acquisition notifications C) To compensate landowners D) To assess and acquire land Answer: D) To assess and acquire land What is ‘Compensation’ under the Land Acquisition Act of 1894? A) Payment made to the government for land acquisition B) Payment made to landowners for their acquired land C) Rent paid by tenants for land use D) Tax paid on land transactions Answer: B) Payment made to landowners for their acquired land What does ‘Award’ refer to in the Land Acquisition Act? A) A reward for acquiring land B) The amount of compensation determined by the Collector C) A land use permit D) A document for land transfer Answer: B) The amount of compensation determined by the Collector Under the Land Acquisition Act, when is the ‘Award’ made? A) After the notification of acquisition B) Before the land survey C) After the land has been acquired D) During the land acquisition process Answer: A) After the notification of acquisition Which section of the Act deals with the right to claim compensation? A) Section 9 B) Section 11 C) Section 12 D) Section 15 Answer: A) Section 9 What is ‘Possession’ in the context of the Land Acquisition Act? A) Ownership of the land B) Physical occupation of the land by the government C) Legal rights to the land D) Temporary use of the land Answer: B) Physical occupation of the land by the government Under the Land Acquisition Act, when can the government take possession of the land? A) After the notification of acquisition B) Before the compensation is paid C) After the award is made D) During the land survey Answer: C) After the award is made Which section of the Land Acquisition Act discusses the payment of compensation? A) Section 12 B) Section 14 C) Section 15 D) Section 16 Answer: B) Section 14 What does ‘Land Acquisition Officer’ refer to under the Act? A) An officer responsible for land valuation B) An officer appointed to oversee the land acquisition process C) An officer who negotiates land sales D) An officer who manages land disputes Answer: B) An officer appointed to oversee the land acquisition process What is the purpose of ‘Enquiry’ under the Land Acquisition Act? A) To assess the land value B) To investigate the necessity of land acquisition C) To review landowner’s complaints D) To survey land for potential acquisition Answer: B) To investigate the necessity of land acquisition Which section of the Act provides for a review of the Collector’s award? A) Section 16 B) Section 18 C) Section 20 D) Section 21 Answer: B) Section 18 What is the ‘Reference’ process in land acquisition? A) The process of reviewing land value B) The process of appealing against the Collector’s award C) The process of negotiating land terms D) The process of transferring land ownership Answer: B) The process of appealing against the Collector’s award Under the Land Acquisition Act, who can file a reference against the Collector’s award? A) Landowner B) Government C) Collector D) Local authorities Answer: A) Landowner What does ‘Requisition’ refer to in the Land Acquisition Act? A) A formal request for land acquisition B) A notice to increase land rent C) A request for land registration D) A demand for land revenue Answer: A) A formal request for land acquisition Which section of the Act deals with the notification of the land acquisition plan? A) Section 4 B) Section 5 C) Section 7 D) Section 9 Answer: C) Section 7 What is the significance of ‘Section 11’ in the Land Acquisition Act? A) It deals with the land acquisition procedure B) It addresses the determination of compensation C) It discusses the process of land possession D) It provides for the settlement of disputes Answer: B) It addresses the determination of compensation Which section of the Land Acquisition Act provides for the finalization of compensation amounts? A) Section 14 B) Section 16 C) Section 18 D) Section 20 Answer: A) Section 14 What does ‘Section 19’ of the Act cover? A) Payment of compensation B) Notification of land acquisition C) Review of the Collector’s award D) Settlement of disputes Answer: D) Settlement of disputes What is the role of the ‘District Judge’ under the Land Acquisition Act? A) To oversee the land acquisition process B) To determine the amount of compensation C) To handle appeals and disputes related to land acquisition D) To supervise land surveys Answer: C) To handle appeals and disputes related to land acquisition What does ‘Section 21’ address in the Land Acquisition Act? A) Appeal process against compensation B) Payment of additional compensation C) Notification of land acquisition D) Acquisition for private purposes Answer: B) Payment of additional compensation Under the Land Acquisition Act, who is entitled to compensation? A) Only the landowner B) Only the tenant C) Both landowner and tenant D) Only the government Answer: C) Both landowner and tenant What is ‘Additional Compensation’ in the context of the Act? A) Compensation paid for improvements made to the land B) Extra payment made to landowners for relocation expenses C) Additional amount paid for the loss of livelihood D) Bonus payment for early land transfer Answer: C) Additional amount paid for the loss of livelihood Which section provides for the ‘Possession of Land’ in the Land Acquisition Act? A) Section 10 B) Section 12 C) Section 14 D) Section 16 Answer: D) Section 16 What does ‘Section 22’ cover in the Land Acquisition Act? A) Compensation for land improvement B) Procedure for land acquisition C) Rights of tenants D) Payment of compensation to landowners Answer: C) Rights of tenants What is ‘Compensation for Damage’ under the Land Acquisition Act? A) Payment for land improvement B) Payment for loss of property value due to land acquisition C) Payment for tenant relocation D) Payment for land purchase Answer: B) Payment for loss of property value due to land acquisition Which section deals with the compensation for land acquired for public purposes? A) Section 15 B) Section 17 C) Section 19 D) Section 21 Answer: A) Section 15 What is the role of the ‘Revenue Officer’ in land acquisition? A) To determine land value B) To oversee the land acquisition process C) To handle disputes between landlords and tenants D) To manage land surveys Answer: B) To oversee the land acquisition process What is ‘Section 24’ concerned with? A) Procedures for land acquisition B) Rights and duties of landowners C) Compensation for damages D) Procedures for the withdrawal of land acquisition Answer: D) Procedures for the withdrawal of land acquisition What does ‘Section 25’ address? A) Payment of compensation B) Compensation for land improvement C) Compensation for loss of earnings D) Payment of additional compensation Answer: B) Compensation for land improvement What is meant by ‘Immediate Possession’ in land acquisition? A) The right of the government to occupy land immediately after acquisition B) The right of the landowner to retain possession of land until compensation is paid C) The ability to delay land possession for further negotiations D) The temporary possession of land by the tenant Answer: A) The right of the government to occupy land immediately after acquisition Under the Land Acquisition Act, which section discusses the land acquisition for companies? A) Section 14 B) Section 16 C) Section 18 D) Section 38 Answer: D) Section 38 What is ‘Section 40’ related to in the Land Acquisition Act? A) Payment of compensation B) Appeal process against the Collector’s decision C) Acquisition for private companies D) Settlement of land disputes Answer: C) Acquisition for private companies Which section of the Act provides guidelines for ‘Requisition’ of land for public purposes? A) Section 4 B) Section 7 C) Section 9 D) Section 10 Answer: D) Section 10 What is the purpose of ‘Section 11-A’ in the Land Acquisition Act? A) To specify compensation amounts B) To address the withdrawal of land acquisition notifications C) To detail the process of land possession D) To define public purpose for land acquisition Answer: B) To address the withdrawal of land acquisition notifications What does ‘Section 17’ cover? A) The procedure for land acquisition B) The payment of compensation C) The power of immediate possession D) The review process of compensation amounts Answer: C) The power of immediate possession Which section provides for the ‘Eminent Domain’ principle in land acquisition? A) Section 4 B) Section 6 C) Section 11 D) Section 16 Answer: A) Section 4 What is ‘Section 23’ concerned with? A) Compensation for land improvement B) Determination of compensation amount C) Payment of additional compensation D) Notification of land acquisition Answer: B) Determination of compensation amount What does ‘Section 24-A’ discuss? A) Procedure for land acquisition B) Compensation for land acquired for public purposes C) Guidelines for compensation payment D) Withdrawal of land acquisition notifications Answer: D) Withdrawal of land acquisition notifications Which section deals with the ‘Right to Appeal’ against the Collector’s award? A) Section 18 B) Section 19 C) Section 20 D) Section 21 Answer: C) Section 20 What does ‘Section 27’ cover in the Land Acquisition Act? A) Procedures for land transfer B) Settlement of disputes C) Payment of compensation for land acquisition D) Guidelines for land requisition Answer: B) Settlement of disputes What is the purpose of ‘Section 28’? A) To determine the compensation amount B) To address issues of land improvement C) To specify the procedures for land acquisition D) To outline the process for compensation payment Answer: C) To specify the procedures for land acquisition Which section of the Act provides for the ‘Compensation for Landowners’ in detail? A) Section 12 B) Section 14 C) Section 16 D) Section 18 Answer: B) Section 14 What does ‘Section 30’ address in the Land Acquisition Act? A) Guidelines for land requisition B) Payment of additional compensation C) Process for appeal against land acquisition D) Regulations for land acquisition by companies Answer: B) Payment of additional compensation

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