Punjab Tenancy Act-1887, Pakistan

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

  1. In which year was the Punjab Tenancy Act enacted?
    1. A) 1857
    2. B) 1877
    3. C) 1887
    4. D) 1907
    5. Answer: C) 1887
  2. The Punjab Tenancy Act of 1887 primarily deals with:
    1. A) Land revenue collection
    2. B) Land tenancy and rental agreements
    3. C) Urban property taxation
    4. D) Agricultural subsidies
    5. Answer: B) Land tenancy and rental agreements
  3. Who is considered a ‘Tenant’ under the Punjab Tenancy Act of 1887?
    1. A) A person who owns land
    2. B) A person who occupies land under a lease or agreement
    3. C) A person who sells land
    4. D) A person who manages land records
    5. Answer: B) A person who occupies land under a lease or agreement
  4. What does the term ‘Tenant-at-will’ refer to in the Punjab Tenancy Act?
    1. A) A tenant with a fixed-term lease
    2. B) A tenant who can occupy land indefinitely without a formal lease
    3. C) A tenant with a permanent landownership
    4. D) A tenant who pays rent annually
    5. Answer: B) A tenant who can occupy land indefinitely without a formal lease
  5. Which type of tenancy does the Punjab Tenancy Act NOT explicitly address?
    1. A) Agricultural tenancy
    2. B) Urban residential tenancy
    3. C) Tenancy by purchase
    4. D) Tenancy for cash rent
    5. Answer: B) Urban residential tenancy
  6. The Punjab Tenancy Act categorizes tenants into which of the following types?
    1. A) Occupants and Owners
    2. B) Sharecroppers and Cash Tenants
    3. C) Fixed-term and Annual Tenants
    4. D) Tenants-at-will and Tenants for a fixed period
    5. Answer: D) Tenants-at-will and Tenants for a fixed period
  7. Which section of the Punjab Tenancy Act deals with the rights of tenants?
    1. A) Section 4
    2. B) Section 9
    3. C) Section 12
    4. D) Section 21
    5. Answer: A) Section 4
  8. What is the purpose of the ‘Landlord’s notice’ under the Punjab Tenancy Act?
    1. A) To announce a land sale
    2. B) To terminate a tenancy agreement
    3. C) To increase land rent
    4. D) To renew a lease
    5. Answer: B) To terminate a tenancy agreement
  9. Under the Punjab Tenancy Act, how can a tenant acquire rights of occupancy?
    1. A) By purchasing the land
    2. B) By formal lease agreement
    3. C) By continuous possession and payment of rent
    4. D) By court order
    5. Answer: C) By continuous possession and payment of rent
  10. Which authority is responsible for adjudicating disputes between landlords and tenants under the Punjab Tenancy Act?
    1. A) Revenue Officer
    2. B) Tehsildar
    3. C) District Commissioner
    4. D) Civil Court
    5. Answer: D) Civil Court
  11. What does ‘Permanent Tenancy’ mean under the Punjab Tenancy Act?
    1. A) Tenancy for an indefinite period with no specific end date
    2. B) Tenancy with a fixed end date
    3. C) Tenancy that lasts for the lifetime of the tenant
    4. D) Tenancy with periodic renewals
    5. Answer: A) Tenancy for an indefinite period with no specific end date
  12. What is a ‘Proprietor’ under the Punjab Tenancy Act?
    1. A) A tenant with rights to sublet
    2. B) A person who holds land ownership rights
    3. C) A person who manages land records
    4. D) A person who provides agricultural loans
    5. Answer: B) A person who holds land ownership rights
  13. Which of the following is NOT a duty of the landlord under the Punjab Tenancy Act?
    1. A) Providing a habitable dwelling
    2. B) Maintaining the property in good condition
    3. C) Paying taxes on behalf of the tenant
    4. D) Ensuring peaceful possession of the land
    5. Answer: C) Paying taxes on behalf of the tenant
  14. Under the Punjab Tenancy Act, what is ‘Rent’ defined as?
    1. A) The price paid for land sale
    2. B) The payment made periodically for land use
    3. C) A government levy on agricultural produce
    4. D) A fee for land registration
    5. Answer: B) The payment made periodically for land use
  15. What does ‘Tenancy by prescription’ refer to in the Punjab Tenancy Act?
    1. A) Tenancy acquired by a legal agreement
    2. B) Tenancy acquired through continuous possession and payment of rent over time
    3. C) Tenancy granted by government decree
    4. D) Tenancy acquired through inheritance
    5. Answer: B) Tenancy acquired through continuous possession and payment of rent over time
  16. Which section of the Punjab Tenancy Act defines the rights and obligations of tenants?
    1. A) Section 5
    2. B) Section 6
    3. C) Section 7
    4. D) Section 8
    5. Answer: B) Section 6
  17. What does ‘Tenancy for a fixed term’ mean under the Punjab Tenancy Act?
    1. A) Tenancy that continues indefinitely
    2. B) Tenancy with a specific end date
    3. C) Tenancy that is automatically renewed
    4. D) Tenancy with no fixed duration
    5. Answer: B) Tenancy with a specific end date
  18. Under the Punjab Tenancy Act, what is ‘Lease’ defined as?
    1. A) A land purchase agreement
    2. B) A formal arrangement granting the right to occupy land for a specified period
    3. C) A government land allocation
    4. D) A rental agreement for personal property
    5. Answer: B) A formal arrangement granting the right to occupy land for a specified period
  19. What is ‘Abatement of Rent’ in the context of the Punjab Tenancy Act?
    1. A) Reduction of rent due to poor land conditions
    2. B) Increase in rent due to inflation
    3. C) Cancellation of the rental agreement
    4. D) Transfer of rent payment responsibility to the government
    5. Answer: A) Reduction of rent due to poor land conditions
  20. Which section of the Punjab Tenancy Act addresses the process of eviction?
    1. A) Section 11
    2. B) Section 15
    3. C) Section 16
    4. D) Section 18
    5. Answer: C) Section 16
  21. What does ‘Rent Enhancement’ refer to under the Punjab Tenancy Act?
    1. A) Increase in land value
    2. B) Increase in the amount of rent payable by the tenant
    3. C) Transfer of rent responsibility to another party
    4. D) Reduction in land lease duration
    5. Answer: B) Increase in the amount of rent payable by the tenant
  22. Under the Punjab Tenancy Act, who can file a complaint for unfair eviction?
    1. A) Landlord
    2. B) Tenant
    3. C) Revenue Officer
    4. D) District Commissioner
    5. Answer: B) Tenant
  23. What is the primary objective of the Punjab Tenancy Act?
    1. A) To regulate land sales
    2. B) To define tenancy rights and obligations
    3. C) To manage urban land development
    4. D) To assess agricultural productivity
    5. Answer: B) To define tenancy rights and obligations
  24. Which of the following is NOT a recognized type of tenancy under the Punjab Tenancy Act?
    1. A) Tenant-at-will
    2. B) Tenant with a fixed term
    3. C) Sharecropper
    4. D) Tenant with perpetual rights
    5. Answer: D) Tenant with perpetual rights
  25. What does ‘Suit for Ejectment’ mean in the Punjab Tenancy Act?
    1. A) A legal action to terminate a lease agreement
    2. B) A request for rent reduction
    3. C) A claim for land compensation
    4. D) A petition to extend the tenancy period
    5. Answer: A) A legal action to terminate a lease agreement
  26. Under the Punjab Tenancy Act, who has the authority to decide on disputes between landlords and tenants?
    1. A) Revenue Officer
    2. B) Tehsildar
    3. C) Civil Court
    4. D) District Commissioner
    5. Answer: C) Civil Court
  27. What is ‘Tenant’s Right to Compensation’ under the Punjab Tenancy Act?
    1. A) Right to compensation for improvements made to the land
    2. B) Right to receive rent from the landlord
    3. C) Right to claim tax rebates
    4. D) Right to transfer the lease to another person
    5. Answer: A) Right to compensation for improvements made to the land
  28. Which section of the Punjab Tenancy Act discusses the terms of lease renewal?
    1. A) Section 7
    2. B) Section 9
    3. C) Section 13
    4. D) Section 19
    5. Answer: B) Section 9
  29. What does ‘Termination of Tenancy’ involve under the Punjab Tenancy Act?
    1. A) Ending the tenant’s rights to the land through legal notice
    2. B) Increasing the rent for the tenant
    3. C) Renewing the tenant’s lease agreement
    4. D) Providing compensation for tenant improvements
    5. Answer: A) Ending the tenant’s rights to the land through legal notice
  30. Under the Punjab Tenancy Act, what is a ‘Rent Receipt’?
    1. A) A document confirming payment of rent by the tenant
    2. B) A lease agreement
    3. C) A document for land transfer
    4. D) A court order for eviction
    5. Answer: A) A document confirming payment of rent by the tenant
  31. What is ‘Tenancy Agreement’ as per the Punjab Tenancy Act?
    1. A) A formal document outlining the terms and conditions of land rental
    2. B) A document for land sale
    3. C) A government order for land allocation
    4. D) A certificate of land ownership
    5. Answer: A) A formal document outlining the terms and conditions of land rental
  32. Which section of the Punjab Tenancy Act specifies the duties of landlords?
    1. A) Section 10
    2. B) Section 12
    3. C) Section 14
    4. D) Section 15
    5. Answer: B) Section 12
  33. What does ‘Recovery of Rent’ mean under the Punjab Tenancy Act?
    1. A) Legal process to collect overdue rent from tenants
    2. B) Process of renewing a lease
    3. C) Procedure for reducing rent
    4. D) Process of transferring rent obligations to another party
    5. Answer: A) Legal process to collect overdue rent from tenants
  34. Under the Punjab Tenancy Act, what is ‘Enhancement of Rent’?
    1. A) Increase in the rental amount due to market conditions
    2. B) Reduction in rent due to poor land conditions
    3. C) Extension of the lease period
    4. D) Transfer of land to another tenant
    5. Answer: A) Increase in the rental amount due to market conditions
  35. Who can challenge the legality of a tenancy agreement under the Punjab Tenancy Act?
    1. A) Landlord
    2. B) Tenant
    3. C) Both landlord and tenant
    4. D) Revenue Officer
    5. Answer: C) Both landlord and tenant
  36. What does ‘Landlord’s Liability’ refer to in the Punjab Tenancy Act?
    1. A) Landlord’s obligation to maintain the property and provide essential services
    2. B) Landlord’s right to increase rent
    3. C) Landlord’s responsibility for tenant’s personal property
    4. D) Landlord’s authority to evict tenants without notice
    5. Answer: A) Landlord’s obligation to maintain the property and provide essential services
  37. What is ‘Tenancy by Agreement’ in the Punjab Tenancy Act?
    1. A) Tenancy established through a formal lease or rental agreement
    2. B) Tenancy acquired by continuous possession
    3. C) Tenancy granted by government decree
    4. D) Tenancy based on inheritance
    5. Answer: A) Tenancy established through a formal lease or rental agreement
  38. Under the Punjab Tenancy Act, who is responsible for land improvement costs?
    1. A) Landlord
    2. B) Tenant
    3. C) Government
    4. D) Local Council
    5. Answer: B) Tenant
  39. What is ‘Reversal of Tenancy’ in the context of the Punjab Tenancy Act?
    1. A) Termination and re-granting of tenancy rights
    2. B) Adjustment of rental amounts
    3. C) Transfer of tenancy to another land parcel
    4. D) Renewal of tenancy agreements
    5. Answer: A) Termination and re-granting of tenancy rights
  40. Which section of the Punjab Tenancy Act deals with ‘Transfer of Tenancy Rights’?
    1. A) Section 8
    2. B) Section 13
    3. C) Section 14
    4. D) Section 17
    5. Answer: C) Section 14
  41. Under the Punjab Tenancy Act, who can initiate proceedings for the recovery of rent?
    1. A) Landlord
    2. B) Tenant
    3. C) Revenue Officer
    4. D) Tehsildar
    5. Answer: A) Landlord
  42. What does ‘Tenancy Dispute Resolution’ involve under the Punjab Tenancy Act?
    1. A) Legal processes to resolve conflicts between landlords and tenants
    2. B) Adjustment of land taxes
    3. C) Renewal of land lease agreements
    4. D) Government intervention in land sales
    5. Answer: A) Legal processes to resolve conflicts between landlords and tenants
  43. What is ‘Tenant’s Right to Fair Rent’ under the Punjab Tenancy Act?
    1. A) Right to challenge unfair rent increases
    2. B) Right to demand government subsidies
    3. C) Right to transfer lease to another person
    4. D) Right to inherit land tenancy
    5. Answer: A) Right to challenge unfair rent increases
  44. What is the role of ‘Civil Court’ in the Punjab Tenancy Act?
    1. A) To adjudicate disputes between landlords and tenants
    2. B) To collect land revenue
    3. C) To oversee agricultural production
    4. D) To issue land ownership certificates
    5. Answer: A) To adjudicate disputes between landlords and tenants
  45. Which section of the Punjab Tenancy Act addresses the termination of tenancy agreements?
    1. A) Section 10
    2. B) Section 12
    3. C) Section 16
    4. D) Section 18
    5. Answer: C) Section 16
  46. What does ‘Tenancy by Custom’ refer to in the Punjab Tenancy Act?
    1. A) Tenancy rights established through local customs and practices
    2. B) Tenancy granted by formal agreement
    3. C) Tenancy established by government orders
    4. D) Tenancy acquired through inheritance
    5. Answer: A) Tenancy rights established through local customs and practices
  47. Who can issue a ‘Notice of Ejectment’ under the Punjab Tenancy Act?
    1. A) Landlord
    2. B) Tenant
    3. C) Revenue Officer
    4. D) Tehsildar
    5. Answer: A) Landlord
  48. What is ‘Tenant’s Right to Remain’ under the Punjab Tenancy Act?
    1. A) Right to remain on land unless legally evicted
    2. B) Right to inherit land
    3. C) Right to sell land
    4. D) Right to transfer tenancy to another person
    5. Answer: A) Right to remain on land unless legally evicted
  49. Which section of the Punjab Tenancy Act deals with the method of calculating rent?
    1. A) Section 5
    2. B) Section 8
    3. C) Section 13
    4. D) Section 15
    5. Answer: D) Section 15
  50. What does ‘Revocation of Tenancy’ mean under the Punjab Tenancy Act?
    1. A) Cancellation of a tenant’s right to occupy land
    2. B) Renewal of a lease
    3. C) Transfer of land to another tenant
    4. D) Increase in rental charges
    5. Answer: A) Cancellation of a tenant’s right to occupy land

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