Judiciary Model Papers and Previous Year Papers

1

Under Section 255 of the M.P. Land Revenue Code, 1959, who is empowered to prescribe standards of cultivation and management?

A

The Board of Revenue
B

The State Government
C

The Commissioner of the Division
D

The Collector of the District

2

Which of the following provisions deals with the inspection and copies of maps and land records under Chapter XIX of the M.P. Land Revenue Code, 1959?

A

Section 255
B

Section 256
C

Section 257
D

Section 258

3

Section 257 of the M.P. Land Revenue Code, 1959 provides for:

A

General rule-making power of the State Government
B

Exclusive jurisdiction of Revenue Authorities barring Civil Courts in specified matters
C

Power to remove difficulties
D

Bar of legal practitioners in revenue proceedings

4

As per Section 257 of the M.P. Land Revenue Code, 1959, except as otherwise provided in the Code or any other enactment, can a Civil Court entertain a suit to obtain a decision on any matter which the State Government, the Board, or any Revenue Officer is empowered to determine?

A

Yes, Civil Courts have concurrent jurisdiction over all land matters.
B

No, Civil Courts are barred from entertaining such suits or applications.
C

Yes, after taking prior permission from the High Court.
D

Only if both parties consent in writing.

5

In the context of the exclusion of Civil Court jurisdiction under Section 257, which landmark principle has been consistently upheld by the Supreme Court regarding suits of a civil nature?

A

Section 257 completely bars civil suits on any property dispute regardless of title questions.
B

Where a statutory tribunal or authority is conferred exclusive jurisdiction, the jurisdiction of Civil Courts is ousted only in matters expressly or impliedly covered, but pure questions of civil title remain cognizable by Civil Courts unless expressly barred.
C

Revenue authorities have exclusive jurisdiction to decide final and absolute title declarations.
D

Civil Courts can modify orders passed by the Board of Revenue on merits.

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