Segment 3: Questions 41–60
- Which section of the Registration Act, 1908, deals with the refusal to register a document based on denial of execution?
a) Section 22
b) Section 35
c) Section 40
d) Section 50
[read more] Answer: b) Section 35
Explanation: Section 35 allows the registering officer to refuse registration if any party denies executing the document or if their identity is not proven. [/read]
- What is the purpose of Section 55 under the Registration Act, 1908?
a) Cancellation of fraudulent registrations
b) Maintenance of indexes of registered documents
c) Rules for presenting documents executed abroad
d) Deposit of wills
[read more] Answer: b) Maintenance of indexes of registered documents
Explanation: Section 55 mandates the maintenance of indexes for easier reference and retrieval of registered documents. [/read]
- Who is authorized to appear before the Registrar on behalf of an executing party as per Section 33?
a) Only the executing party
b) Any person authorized by a verbal agreement
c) An attorney holding a power of attorney
d) A representative appointed by the court
[read more] Answer: c) An attorney holding a power of attorney
Explanation: Section 33 states that a person holding a properly executed power of attorney can appear before the Registrar on behalf of the executing party. [/read]
- What is the purpose of Section 19A in the Registration Act, 1908?
a) Registration of marriage certificates
b) Digital registration of documents
c) Prohibition of registration of forged documents
d) Penalizing Sub-Registrars for delays
[read more] Answer: c) Prohibition of registration of forged documents
Explanation: Section 19A prohibits the registration of documents that are known to be forged, ensuring the authenticity of registrations. [/read]
- Which section specifies the time limit for the re-presentation of wills after refusal of registration?
a) Section 77
b) Section 76
c) Section 41
d) Section 25
[read more] Answer: c) Section 41
Explanation: Section 41 provides for the re-presentation of wills after refusal and allows them to be presented at any time for registration, as they are exempt from strict timelines. [/read]
- Under the Registration Act, 1908, which type of document is not affected by Section 49 (Effects of non-registration)?
a) Gift deeds
b) Lease agreements for less than a year
c) Sale deeds
d) Mortgage deeds
[read more] Answer: b) Lease agreements for less than a year
Explanation: Section 49 exempts certain documents, like lease agreements for less than a year, from the requirement of compulsory registration. [/read]
- What does Section 28 of the Registration Act, 1908, deal with?
a) Time limit for registering documents
b) Documents executed outside India
c) Place of registration for documents relating to immovable property
d) Maintenance of registration records
[read more] Answer: c) Place of registration for documents relating to immovable property
Explanation: Section 28 mandates that documents related to immovable property should be registered in the Sub-Registrar’s office where the property is situated. [/read]
- Which section empowers the state government to frame rules under the Registration Act, 1908?
a) Section 70
b) Section 69
c) Section 68
d) Section 71
[read more] Answer: b) Section 69
Explanation: Section 69 gives the state government authority to frame rules for implementing the provisions of the Registration Act, 1908. [/read]
- What is the purpose of Section 47 in the Registration Act, 1908?
a) The priority of registered documents
b) Time of registration
c) Authority to refuse registration
d) Retention of registration fees
[read more] Answer: b) Time of registration
Explanation: Section 47 states that a registered document operates from the time of its execution, not from the date of registration. [/read]
- Which section mentions the destruction of unclaimed registered documents?
a) Section 83
b) Section 82
c) Section 84
d) Section 85
[read more] Answer: a) Section 83
Explanation: Section 83 allows for the destruction of unclaimed registered documents after a specific period, as determined by the rules. [/read]
- Which documents, as per Section 18, are exempt from compulsory registration?
a) Gift deeds
b) Sale deeds
c) Wills
d) Leases exceeding one year
[read more] Answer: c) Wills
Explanation: Section 18 lists documents for which registration is optional, such as wills, which do not require mandatory registration unless otherwise specified. [/read]
- Under Section 58, what must the registering officer endorse on every document?
a) The name of the parties
b) The amount of stamp duty paid
c) The date, time, and serial number of registration
d) The identity proof of the parties
[read more] Answer: c) The date, time, and serial number of registration
Explanation: Section 58 requires the registering officer to record these details as proof that the document has been registered. [/read]
- What is the scope of Section 80 in the Registration Act, 1908?
a) Penalty for failure to register
b) Recovery of fines
c) Maintenance of indexes
d) Prohibition of forged documents
[read more] Answer: b) Recovery of fines
Explanation: Section 80 provides the mechanism for recovering fines imposed under the Act, ensuring compliance. [/read]
- What does Section 39 of the Registration Act, 1908, provide for?
a) Time extension for registering documents
b) Filing of appeals
c) Deposit of sealed cover wills
d) Inspection of registered documents
[read more] Answer: c) Deposit of sealed cover wills
Explanation: Section 39 allows individuals to deposit wills in a sealed cover for safekeeping with the Registrar. [/read]
- Who decides the fees for registering documents under the Registration Act, 1908?
a) The central government
b) The Registrar of the district
c) The state government
d) The Sub-Registrar
[read more] Answer: c) The state government
Explanation: The state government is authorized to fix the registration fees as per the provisions of the Act. [/read]
- Under Section 17, what is the minimum duration of a lease agreement requiring compulsory registration?
a) 6 months
b) 9 months
c) 12 months
d) 3 months
[read more] Answer: c) 12 months
Explanation: Section 17 mandates that lease agreements exceeding 12 months must be compulsorily registered. [/read]
- What does Section 40 of the Registration Act, 1908, relate to?
a) Presentation of a minor’s document
b) Registration of immovable property
c) Presentation of wills and authorities to adopt
d) Rules for late registration
[read more] Answer: c) Presentation of wills and authorities to adopt
Explanation: Section 40 deals with presenting wills and adoption authorities for registration. [/read]
- Under which section can a Sub-Registrar refuse registration?
a) Section 32
b) Section 22
c) Section 35
d) Section 19
[read more] Answer: d) Section 19
Explanation: Section 19 permits the Sub-Registrar to refuse registration if the document is illegal or improperly executed. [/read]
- What does Section 52 mandate for registration offices?
a) Maintenance of a complaints register
b) Books and indexes to be kept
c) Issuance of duplicate documents
d) Procedure for sealing documents
[read more] Answer: b) Books and indexes to be kept
Explanation: Section 52 outlines the requirements for books and indexes to be maintained by registration offices for proper record-keeping. [/read]
- What is the limitation period for filing an appeal under Section 72?
a) 15 days
b) 30 days
c) 60 days
d) 90 days
[read more] Answer: b) 30 days
Explanation: Section 72 specifies that appeals against refusal to register documents must be filed within 30 days of such refusal. [/read]
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