Land Law Quiz

According to the National Land Code (NLC), what does the definition of 'land' include?

• All vegetation and other natural products, whether or not requiring the periodical application of labour to their production

• The earth below the surface and all substances therein

• All of the above

• Only the surface of the earth and all substances forming that surface

What is the difference between fixtures and chattels in land law?

• Fixtures are immovable items attached to the land, while chattels are removable items

• Fixtures are removable items, while chattels are immovable items attached to the land

• Fixtures are always trade fixtures, while chattels are always tenant fixtures

• None of the above

Who holds the power for the disposal of state land according to the National Land Code?

• The State Authority

• The local municipality

• The Federal Government

• The Land Administrator

What are the powers of disposal of state land according to the National Land Code?

• All of the above

• To alienate state land, reserve state land, and grant leases of reserved land

• To permit the extraction and removal of rock material from any land

• To permit the use of air space on or above state land

What is the right of exclusive use and enjoyment of the column of airspace above the surface of the land as reasonably necessary to the lawful use and enjoyment of the land called in land law?

• Right to use airspace

• Right to extract rock material

• Right to access

• Right to support

Under what circumstances can the reservation of any land for a public purpose be revoked according to the National Land Code?

• If the land is not being used for the purpose it was reserved for

• If the State Authority decides to sell the land

• If the land is encroached by sea or river

• If the land is not generating enough revenue

What is the process of breaking up of an alienated land held under a final title into two or more portions called in land law?

• Partition

• Amalgamation

• Subdivision

• Disposal

When can a co-proprietor apply for partition of alienated land according to the National Land Code?

• Only if all other co-proprietors consent to the application

• If the land is held under a Land Office Title

• If the land is being used for agricultural purposes

• If the co-proprietor holds majority share in the land

What is the process of combining two or more contiguous lots of alienated land under separate titles into a single title called in land law?

• Subdivision

• Partition

• Consolidation

• Amalgamation

What is the right of a co-proprietor who does not wish to partition his share of the land called according to the National Land Code?

• Right to compensation

• Right to access

• Right to support

• Right to transfer ownership