Q. Who is in charge of a police station in a rural area?
a). Collector
b). Sarpanch
c). Station House Officer (SHO)
d). Panchayat Secretary
Answer: c). Station House Officer (SHO)
Explanation: The SHO is responsible for maintaining law and order in the area under a police station.
Q. What is a First Information Report (FIR)?
a). A complaint registered in the Panchayat office
b). A written report submitted to the court
c). The first complaint registered by the police about a crime
d). An official report by the collector
Answer: c). The first complaint registered by the police about a crime
Explanation: FIR is the written record of the first complaint lodged in the police station about an offence.
Q. Who is responsible for measuring land and keeping land records in a village?
a). SHO
b). Patwari
c). Sarpanch
d). Tehsildar
Answer: b). Patwari
Explanation: The Patwari maintains land records, measures land, and collects land revenue.
Q. By which other names is the Patwari known in different states of India?
a). Lekhpal, Kanungo, Karamchari, Village Officer
b). Collector, SHO, Tehsildar, Sarpanch
c). Block officer, Ward member, MLA, MP
d). Talati, Kotwal, Inspector, Magistrate
Answer: a). Lekhpal, Kanungo, Karamchari, Village Officer
Q. How does the Patwari measure agricultural land?
a). Using maps and chains
b). By estimation
c). By government orders only
d). By looking at old records
Answer: a). Using maps and chains
Explanation: Patwari measures land with special tools like measuring chains and village maps.
Q. Which of the following is NOT a duty of the Patwari?
a). Maintaining land records
b). Measuring fields
c). Registering crimes in the village
d). Collecting land revenue
Answer: c). Registering crimes in the village
Explanation: Registering crimes is the duty of the police, not the Patwari.
Q. Who supervises the work of the Patwari?
a). Sarpanch
b). SHO
c). Tehsildar
d). MLA
Answer: c). Tehsildar
Explanation: The Tehsildar supervises the work of the Patwaris and ensures proper collection of land revenue.
Q. Who supervises the work of the Tehsildar?
a). Sarpanch
b). District Collector
c). Patwari
d). SHO
Answer: b). District Collector
Explanation: The District Collector (or District Magistrate) supervises the Tehsildars and ensures proper revenue collection and administration at the district level.
Q. What is one important function of the Tehsildar’s office?
a). Conducting elections
b). Issuing caste and income certificates
c). Approving Panchayat works
d). Filing FIRs
Answer: b). Issuing caste and income certificates
Explanation: Tehsildar’s office provides important documents like caste, income, and land ownership certificates.
Q. Land revenue is collected mainly for:
a). Maintenance of schools
b). Government administration and development works
c). Buying police vehicles
d). Paying salaries of shopkeepers
Answer: b). Government administration and development works
Explanation: Revenue collected is used for village development, public works, and administrative expenses.