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WorksheetsRegistration Act, 1908
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The Registration Act extends to which of the following areas-
Whole of India
Whole of India except the State of Jammu & Kashmir
Whole of India except the Union Territories
None of the above.
As per the Registration Act, what is the time limit for submitting document for registration?
6 months
4 months
3 months
1 month
In case of a document presented in language unknown to registering officer, provision of the Registration Act allows that
he can refuse to register the document
the translation shall be transcribed in the register of document along with a copy which will have to be filed in the registration office
the applicant will be advised to file document in the State where such language is prevailing.
The applicant will be penalised for such a document
As per the Registration Act, which one of the following documents is not to be registered?
Gift of immovable property
Lease of immovable property
Acknowledgement of receipt or payment of any right
Instrument of gift of motor car
The time from which registered document operates as per the Registration Act is
From the time of its registration
From the time the document was prepared.
From the time from which it would have commenced to operate if no registration had been required
From the time it was signed by the person who is submitting the document.
For which one of the following documents, registration is not optional, as per the Registration Act?
Gift of immovable property with value less than Rs.100
Lease of immovable property not exceeding 1 year
Will instrument which creates interest in movable property
Gift of house property
Time limit for submission of Will for registration is
1 month
2 months
4 months
Any time
A registering officer shall register a Will or an authority to adopt on the satisfaction of which conditions - (a) that the will or authority was executed by the testator or donor, as the case may be. (b) that the testator or donor is dead (c) that the person presenting the will or authority is, under section 40, entitled to present the same.
(a) only
(a) and (b) only
(a) and (c) ONLY
All of the above.
As per the Registration Act, in case of delay in presentation of document for registration, maximum limit of fine to be imposed is
double the amount of registration fee
Thrice the amount of registration fee
Five times the amount of registration fee
Ten times the amount of registration fee
Person who cannot submit documents for registration as per the Registration Act is
some person executing the decree
representative of some person who is executing the decree
relative of such persons who is executing the decree
the agent of such person who is executing the decree
The Registrar on receiving the sealed cover for deposit of Will, shall transcribe the sealed cover in
Register Book No.3
Register Book No.4
Register Book No.5
Fire Proof Box
Which of the following is compulsorily registrable-
Gift in lieu of Dowry
Hiba-bil-lwaz
Both of them
Neither of them
According to section 18(e), the registration of Wills is optional. This statement is -
True
False
Depends on the value of the property bequeathed
None of the above
Under the Registration Act, registered document operates -
From the date of its registration
From the date of its execution
From the date as given for the operation of the document in the document
Either of the aforesaid date.
Section 40 of the Registration Act refers to--
Documents which are irrevocable and have binding effect.
Documents which can be revoked at any moment and have no binding effect even after death of the executor.
Documents which can be revoked at any moment and have no binding effect till the death of the executor
Both options (a) and (c)
Which of the following requires compulsory registration under section 17(1)(b)
An agreement by which the mortgager agrees to pay or the mortgagee agrees to accept interest at a rate, different from the one fixed by the registered mortgage deed.
An agreement by which the period of redemption fixed by the mortgage deed is reduced or enhanced.
An agreement to accept or redeem smaller amount than what is due under registered mortgage deed.
All of the above.
Which of the following is not compulsorily registrable-
Partition list recording what had already happened.
Chittas, which are memorandum containing the list of shares which each of the parties got at time of paritition, duly signed by the parties, in order to authenticate the list.
A family arrangement recorded in writing as a record of what has been agreed upon in order that there are no hazy notions about it in future.
All of the above.
Sale deed of value of Rs.90 in respect of an immovable property has to be registered compulsorily. This statement is
False
True
Depends on the location of the property
None of the above.
'A' has sold the interest in immovable property to 'B' for a value of Rs.500. What is the effect under the Indian Registration Act, 1908?
Registration is compulsory
Registration is optional
Either of (a) or (b)
None of the above.
'A' has given gift of Rs.75/- as interest in an immovable property. What will be the effect under Indian Registration Act, 1908?
Registration is optional
Registration is compulsory
Only gift deed is sufficient
None of the above.
Which of the following documents need not be registered?
Conveyance deed in immovable property above Rs.100/-
Dissolution of firm followed by an Arbitration Award.
Instrument of gift of immovable property.
Redemption of mortgaged immovable property above Rs.100/-
When is the Certificate of Registration issued?
Before presentation of documents for registration
After registration of the documents
Before conveyance of the documents
None of the above
Who can withdraw the sealed cover deposited under section 42 of the Indian Registration Act, 1908?
Commissioner of Income tax
Collector of the district
Testator or his agent
None of the above
A testator may deposit his Will with the Registrar by-
sealing in a cover superscribed with his name
Superscribed with a name of the agent
Both (a) and (b)
None of the above
Who is the person entitled to present Will to any Registrar or Sub-Registrar for registration?
The son of the testator
Executor of the Will
Collector of the district
Wife of the testator
A lease of immovable property from year to year, or for any term exceeding _____ year(s) or reserving a yearly rent, can be made only by a registered instrument.
2
1
5
3
In case of tangible immovable property of a value less than ____ Rupees, such transfer may be made either by a registered instrument or by delivery of the property.
1,000
10,000
100
500
What are the sections whose provisions are presumed to have been complied with u/s.60 for the Certificate of Registration under the Indian Registration Act, 1908?
Section 35 and 59
Sections 42 and 47
Sections 34, 35, 58 and 59
None of the above
Under the Registration Act, 1908, registered document operates
from the date of its registration
from the date of its execution
from the date as given for its operation in the documents
either of the aforesaid date
Will can be presented for registration
within 4 months of its execution
6 months of its execution
at any time
2 months of its execution
Section 17 of the Registration Act, 1908 provides for
Documents which are not at all registrable.
Documents which are compulsorily registrable.
Documents whose registration is optional.
Both (a) and (c)
Section 60 of the Registration Act, 1908 deals with
Presumption of facts
Presenting document in language unknown to the Officer
Certificate of Registration
Entry of current indexes and entries by the Officer
Which Section of the Registration Act describes the persons entitled to present Wills or Authorities to adopt?
Section 41
Section 42
Section 40
Section 47
Out of the following documents, registration of which document is compulsory under the Indian Registration Act, 1908?
Instrument acknowledging the receipt or payment of consideration on account of any rights assignment
Decree of an order of a court for value less than Rs.100 in immovable property
Will
Instrument of a gift of immovable property
Out of the following persons who are entitled to present Wills and Authority to adopt for registration after the death of the testator?
Donor
Executor only
Person entitled to present
Commissioner
'A' enters into an agreement with 'B' for sale of a flat in Delhi. What is the effect under the Indian Registration Act, 1908?
Registration is compulsory
Registration is optional
Registration is to be followed by an agreement
None of the above
Which of the following requires compulsory registration under section 17(1)(b) of the Registration Act, 1908-
An agreement by which the mortgagor agrees to pay or the mortagee agrees to accept interest at a rate, different from the one fixed by the registered mortgage deed.
An agreement by which the period of redemption fixed by the mortgage deed is reduced or enhanced.
An agreement to accept on redemption smaller amount than what is due under registered mortgage deed.
All of the above.
The 'Rule of precedence' amongst the various registered document relating to the same property is contained in which section of the Indian Registration Act, 1908?
Section 42
Section 46
Section 47
Section 48
A Testator means a person who
has made the Will
has attested a Will as a witness
has died without making a Will
has testified before a Court in a suit filed in respect of a Will
The sealed cover deposited u/s.42 of the Registration Act, 1908 can be opened
before the death of the testator
at the time when the testator falls seriously sick
at any time intended by all the legal heirs of the testator
after the death of the testator
Who amongst the following cannot present Will to the Registrar for registration as per section 40 of the Registration Act, 1908?
Person claiming under a Will
Testator
Testator's son
Executor
As per section 16 of the Registration Act, 1908, the government is to provide which of the following things to the offices of registering authority for keeping the records in safe custody
lockers
strong rooms
fire proof boxes
security forces
As per provisions of gthe Registration Act, 1908, a deed of adoption requires-
Compulsory registration
Optional registration
No registration
None of the above
The procedure to open the sealed cover deposited u/s.42 of the Registration Act, 1908 is given in section
42
43
44
45
As per provisions of the Registration Act, 1908, after the deposit of Will and on satisfaction of the Registrar that the person presenting the same for deposit is the testator or his agent, the Registering Officer shall enter it in the Register Book No.
5
4
7
6
Section 18 of the Registration Act, 1908 provides for--
documents which are not at all registrable
documents which are compulsorily registrable
documents of which the registration is optional
none of the above
Section 17 of the Registration Act, 1908 deals with--
documens which are not at all registrable
documents which are by law compulsorily to be registered
documents the registration of which is optional
none of the above
Where will the Registrar keep the sealed cover deposit of Wills?
in the office cupboard
safe deposit valut of a bank
fire-proof box
any safe place notified for this purpose
According to section 18(e) of the Registration Act, 1908, the registration of Wills is optional. This statement is
true
false
depends on the vlaue of the property bequeathed
true only in the case of an unregistered Will
Who is a person entitled to present a Will before any Registrar or Sub-Registrar for registration?
The son of the testator
Executor of the Will
Collector of the district concerned
Wife of the testator
Under Registration Act, 1908, the words 'purport or operate' in section 17(1)(b) refers to:
the ultimate consequences of the instrument
the immediate intention of the instrument
collateral effect of the instrument
all of the above
As per the provisions of the Registration Act, 1908, a composition deed needs to be
necessarily registered
need not be registered
registered if its value exceeds Rs.100
registered if its value is more than Rs.1000
Section 17(1)(d) of the Registration Act applies to
lease for any term exceeding 1 year
lease from year to year
lease reserving an yearly rent
all of the above
Withdrawal of Will deposited with Registrar by the testator is allowed under section_____ of the Registration Act, 1908.
42
43
44
45
Which section of the Registration Act, 1908 contains provisions to save certain enactments and powers of Courts?
43
44
45
46
A Will can be revoked or altered by the
Maker of Will
The executor of Will
the eldest successor of the maker of Will
the Government
In case of a document presented in language unknown to the registering officer, provision of the Registration Act allows that
he can reject such a document
the translation shall be transcribed in the register of document along with a copy which will have to be filed in the registration office.
the applicant will be advised to file document in the state where such language is prevailing
the applicant will be penalised for such a document
Documents of gifts of immovable property ought to be registered.
Compulsorily
Optionally
depends on the value of the property
none of the above
As per the provisions of the Registration Act, 1908, the Registrar before registering the Will may not satisfy himself--
that the will was executed by the testator
that the testator is dead
that the person presenting the Will is u/s.40 entitled to present the same
that the will is in relation to an immovable property of the value of Rs.100 and upwards
As per the provisions of the Registration Act, 1908, the Registrar can withdraw the sealed cover on the request of the
testator only
duly authorised agent of the testator only
either of (a) or (b)
none of the above
Which of the following documents do not require registration under Registration Act, 1908
an instrument of gift of immovable property
an instrument of parition of immovable property
an authority to adopt a son not conferred by a Will
a deed of adoption
Section 17 of the Registration Act, 1908 provides for--
documents which are compulsorily registrable
documents the registration of which is optional
documents which are not compulsorily registrable
both (a) & (c)
An authority to adopt is-
not compulsorily registrable
compulsorily registrable
registration is optional
both (a) & (c)
The books necessary for the purposes of Registration Act, 1908--
are provided by state government for the office of every registering officer
contain the forms prescribed by the Inspector General of Registration
Both (a) & (b)
Neither (a) nor (b)
The lease covered u/s.17(1)(d) of the Registration Act, 1908, is--
not compulsorily registrable
registration of such a lease is optional
compulsorily registrable
either (a) or (b)
For the purposes of Registration Act, 1908, the State Government may, by order published in the Official Gazette, exempt any lease executed in any district, or part of a district from compulsory registration where--
the terms granted by lease exceed 5 years and the annual rent reserved by which exceed Rs.100
the terms granted by lease do not exceed 5 years and the annual rent reserved by which does not exceed Rs.50
the terms granted by lease do not exceed 1 year and the annual rent reserved by which does not exceed Rs.100
none of the above
Exceptions u/s.17(2) of the Registration Act, 1908 relate to
both section 17(1)(a) and section 17(1)(c)
both section 17(1)(b) and section 17(1)(c)
both section 17(1)(b) and section 17(1)(d)
both section 17(1)(c) and section 17(1)(e)
Which of the following shall provide for the office of every Registering Officer books necessary for the purpose of Indian Registration Act, 1908
Central government
State government
local authority
none of the above
The documents registration of which is compulsory under the registration Act have been dealt in
Section 17
Section 18
Section 40
Section 41
The documents registration of which is optional have been dealt in
Section 16
Section 17
Section 18
Section 60
Which of the following documents are to be registered compulsorily?
Document of grant of immovable property by State Government
Any instrument of partition made by Revenue Officer
Sale Agreement for consideration in which possession of immovable property is given
Composition deed
Whether the sealed cover containing Will can be withdrawn by the testator?
No, it cannot be withdrawn
Can be withdrawn after opening
Can be withdrawn by the testator or his duly authorized agent
Can be withdrawn in presence of 2 witnesses and any relative
From which time regsitered sale deed will operate?
From the date on which it is written
From the date when registered
From the date of execution
From the date of presentation for registration
Which of the following requires compulsory registration u/s.17(1) of Registration Act, 1908?
Any instrument of partition by a revenue officer
Any certificate of sale granted to the purchaser of any property sold by public auction by a civil or revenue officer
Both (a) and (b)
Neither (a) nor (b)
Which section of the Registration Act 1908 contains provisions relating to saving of certain enactments and powers of Courts?
43
44
45
46
Will by living person can be deposited with Registrar by the following:
Son of living person
Daughter of living person
brother of living person
duly authorised agent
For the purposes of Registration Act, 1908, the State Government makes suitable provisions for the safe custody of the records connected with the registration of documents in each district and supply the office of every Registrar with
Fire-proof box
Air tight box
Water proof box
All of the above
Registering Officer after presentation of document for registration as per law is required
to retain a copy and hand over original
to retain original and hand over copy
attest the document
endorse the certificate containing the word "Registered"
As per the Registration Act, in case of delay in presentation of document for registration, maximum limit of fine to be imposed is
double the amount of registration fee
Thrice the amount of registration fee
Five times the amount of registration fee
Ten times the amount of registration fee
Who prescribes forms for the books issued under Registration Act, 1908?
District Magistrate
Superintendent of Police
Tehsildar
Inspector General
Which of the following is correct in the light of provisions of Registration Act, 1908?
Instruments of gift of immovable property is required to be compulsorily registered.
Leases of immovable property from year to year, or for any term execeeding one year, or reserving a yearly rent does not require registration
Both of them
Neither of them
Which of the following is true under Registration Act, 1908?
Authority to adopt, if not through Will, requires to be compulsorily registered
Registration of Will is optional
Both of them
Neither of them
Which of the following depicts correct position in law about who can present a Will for registration before a Registrar / Sub-Registrar?
Testator, if he is alive
Person claiming as executor or otherwise under a Will after the death of Testator
Both of them
Neither of them
Depending upon facts of a case, who among the following are entitled to present authority to adopt for registration before Registerar / Sub-Registrar?
Executor
Testator
Donor
All of the above
A Registrar may register an authority to adopt presented by a person after the death of donor
if he is satisfied that the authority was executed by the donor
The person presenting the authority to adopt is entitled to present the same for registration
Both of them have to be satisfied
Neither of them needs to be satisfied
Which of the following is false with respect to registration of Will as per Indian Registration Act, 1908?
A Will may be registered in the same manner as any other document
A Will cannot be registered after the death of the Testator
Registrar can register a Will if he is satisfied that the person presenting it is entitled to present the same.
Registrar has to satisfy himself that the Will was executed by the Testator
On receipt of order of Court to produce any Will deposited with the Registrar--
Registrar shall open the cover and cause the Will to be copied into his record.
Registrar shall make a note on such copy about original being removed on Court order
Both of them
Neither of them
According to section 44 of Registration Act, 1908, upon receipt of an application for withdrawal of a Will deposited under section 42, the Registrar has to first--
satisfy himself that the applicant is actually the Testator or his agent
ask for the reasons for making withdrawal application
issue a public notice regarding receipt of such withdrawal application
make an entry in the register indicating withdrawal of the deposit received earlier.
A lease of immovable property from year to year, or for any term exceeding one year, or reserving a yearly rent, can be made only by a
contract agreement under Contract Act
Registered document
oral agreement with payment of consideration
None of the above
Who is entitled to present authority to adopt for registration as per Registration Act--
legal heir of testator
any person
authorised representative
testator
Which of the following documents does not require registration--
Any composition deed
Any instrument relating to shares in a joint stock company, notwithstanding that the assets of such company consist in whole or in part of immovable property
neither of the them
both of them
As per Registration Act, a Muslim gift deed of immovable property reduced to writing is
compulsorily registrable
not compulsorily registrable
optionally registrable
only (b) & (c)
Which of the following documents are not required to be compulsorily registered under Registration Act, 1908?
Instruments of gift of immovable property
Any composition deed
Leases of immovable property from year to year, or for any term exceeding one year, or reserving a yearly rent
Non-testamentary instruments which acknowledge the receipt or payment of any consideration on account of the creation, declaration, assignment, limitation or extinction of any such right, title or interest.
The Registration Act, 1908 extends to
Whole of India
Whole of India except Jammu & Kashmir
all the States which ratify the statute
all the States which were in exisence in 1908
As per the Registration Act, can the Registering Officer become an attesting witness--
Yes
No
May be
(a) & (c) above
Under Registration Act, 1908, the registration of Will is--
Optional
Mandatory
Depends on whether the person making the Will is dead or alive
None of the above
What is the minimum value of tangible immovable property for that sale can be made only by a registered instrument?
Rs.100 and upwards
Rs.1000 and upwards
Rs.10,000 and upwards
Rs.1 lakh and upwards
According to section 40 of Registration Act, 1908, after the death of a person, who is entitled to present the Will for registration?
Legal heir
Eldest of the living children
Living spouse
Executor or otherwise as specified in the Will
According to section 42 of Registration Act, 1908, deposit of Wills with the registrar is to be made
in sealed cover
through public notice
through email
none of the above
As per Registration Act, leases of immovable property for the term not exceeding 1 year is -
compusorily registratble
not compulsorily registrable
optionally registrable
only (b) & (c)
As per Indian Registration Act, 1908, who are the persons entitled to present Wills?
The testator
After testator's death, any person claiming as executor or otherwise
The donor
All of the above
A sale deed has been registered on 17.04.2019 whereas the sale has been shown effective from 01.02.2019 in the sale deed. From which date, the sale will be operative / effective?
17.04.2019
01.02.2019
01.04.2019
Can't say
A mortgage deed was effected on 10.7.1947. The mortgage deed was executed on 10.10.1947 but it was registered on 22.06.1948. Which will be the operative date of the mortgage deed?
10.07.1947
10.10.1947
01.08.1947
22.06.1948
The definition of immovable property under the Registration Act, 1908 does not include
land
building
right to ways
standing timber
Under Registration Act, 1908, a non-testamentary instrument is
required to be compulsorily registered
not required to be compulsorily registered
may required to be compulsorily registered depending on other conditions specified in the statute
None of the above
According to section 45 of Registration Act, 1908, upon the death of a testator, the opening of the sealed cover is to be done
by the registrar alone
by the registrar in the presence of the applicant
by the registrar after giving a public notice
by the registrar only with the permission of High Court
Out of the 4 below, which of the documents are to be compulsorily be registered under the indian Registration Act?
A. Order of Court declaring interest in property
B. Any instrument relating to shares in a Joint Stock company
C. Grant of immovable property by Government
D. Instruments of gift of immovable property
A and B are required
All of the above
C and D are required
A and D are required
What are the conditions wherein State Government by order published in official gazette can exempt the operation of section 17 of the Indian Registration Act?
Terms exceeding 5 years and the annual rents reserved by which do not exceed Rs.500
Terms do not exceed 3 years and the rents reserved by which do not exceed Rs.500
Terms do not exceed 3 years and the annual rents reserved by which do not exceed Rs.50
Terms do not exceed 5 years and the annual rents reserved by which do not exceed Rs.50
Creation of easement requires
Compulsory registration as per Registration Act
Do not require compulsory registration as per Registration Act
Optional registration as per Registration Act
Optional registration with certain condition as per Registration Act
Who can deposit the Will with Registrar as per Registration Act
Legal heir of testator
Any person
Authorised representative
Spouse of testator
Who is responsible to provide for the office of every registering officer the books necessary for the purposes of this Act?
State Government
Central Government
District Magistrate
Inspector General
The following documents shall be registered:
(i) instruments of gift of immovable property
(ii) non-testamentary instruments which acknowledge the receipt or payment of any consideration on account of the creation, declaration, assignment, limitation or extinction of any such right, title or interest
(iii) any instrument relating to shares in a joint stock company, notwithstanding that the assets of such company consist in whole or in part of immovable property.
Which of the following is correct?
(i) & (ii) both are correct
(i), (ii) & (iii) all are correct
Only (ii) is correct
(ii) & (iii) are correct
Which documents registration is not required?
Any instrument relating to shares in a joint stock company, notwithstanding that the assets of such company consist in whole or in part of immovable property
Any instrument of partition made by a Revenue Officer
Both (a) & (b)
None of the them
If the lease of immovable property exceeds __________, then registration is compulsory or else it is optional.
11 months
18 months
9 months
1 year
Registration is compulsory of non-testamentary instruments which purport or operate to create, declare, assign, limit or extinguish, whether in present or in future, any right, title or interest, whether vested or contingent, of the vlaue of _______, to or in immovable property.
Rs.1000 and upwards
Rs.1 lakh and upwards
Rs.100 and upwards
Rs.10,000 and upwards
Persons entitled to present Wills for registration if the testator is dead:
Executor
any person claiming otherwise under a Will
Both (a) and (b)
None of them
A Will presented for registration by the testator:
may be registered after giving a public notice
may be registered in the same manner as any other document
may be registered only after the decree of the Court
None of the above
Which of the following statements are false about the Wills:
Registration is optional
Spouse of the testator may, either personally or by duly authorized agent, deposit with any Registrar his Will in a sealed cover
A will presented for registration by the testator, may be registered in the same manner as any other document.
None of the above
On receiving a Will in sealed cover, the Registrar must / shall,
(i) satisfy that the person presenting the same for deposit is the testator or his agent.
(ii) may note in his book and on the said cover the year, month, day and hour of such presentation and receipt, and the names of any persons who may testify to the identity of the testator or his agent.
Which of the following is correct?
(i) & (ii) both are correct
Only (i) is correct
Only (ii) is correct
(i) & (ii) both are incorrect
Time from which registered document operates--
the time which it would have commenced to operate if no registration thereof had been required or made.
from the time of its registration.
the time which it would have commenced to operate if no registration thereof had been required or made, or from the time of its registration, whichever is later.
None of the above
The objective of section 47 of the Registration Act, 1908 is--
To decide which of the two or more registered instruments in respect of the same property is to have effect
To decide which of the two, a registered document and a dual agreement, in respect of the same property is to have effect.
To decide which of the two, a registered instrument and an unregistered instrument, in respect of the same property is to have effect
All of the above
