wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Whose work is it to measure land and keep land records?

A
Patwari
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
B
S.H.O.
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
District Collector
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
None of these
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is C Patwari
Patwari 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 responsible for measuring the land and maintaining land records. He is known by different names in different states- talati, kanungo, tehsildar,etc.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Land Reforms
ECONOMICS
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon