JKSSB Written 2018
Answer & Explanation
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Correct Answer:
Option B —
Girdawari
Khasra Girdawari is the critical legal document used by the Revenue Department to record the harvest statistics and the ground reality of land use.How Girdawari Works:
The Process: The Patwari (village accountant) visits every field in their jurisdiction twice a year.
Kharif Girdawari: Conducted in October to record the summer crops.
Rabi Girdawari: Conducted in March to record the winter crops.
Kharaba: This refers to a portion of the crop that has failed or been damaged by natural calamities. The Patwari records this specific status to help the government decide on land revenue remissions or farmer compensation.
Comparison of the Options:
Jamabandi: This is the Record of Rights (RoR). It is essentially the "Register of Land Holdings" and is typically updated every five years (Quadrennial). It contains details of ownership and cultivation.
Parat-Patwar: This is the copy of the revenue record that stays with the Patwari for daily administrative use (as opposed to Parat-Sarkar, which is the copy kept in the government treasury).
Misal-haquat: This is the Settlement Record, prepared at the time of a new land settlement or the first time a village is surveyed. It serves as the foundation for the Jamabandi.
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