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The Patwari is known by different names in different states. These include __________.

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Lekhpal
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Kanungo
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Village Officer
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All of these
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The correct option is D All of these
Patwari is a term largely used in north and central India. He is a village officer in the local authority who maintains the ownership records for a specific area as well as to undertake the collection of land taxes. He is known by different names in different states such as lekhpal, tehsildar, kanungo, etc.

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