Indian Easements Act — Part 1 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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Easement is a right-
Correct Answer: Option A — In rem
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Easement is a right in rem , which means it is a right in or against a thing, rather than a specific person. It is a right associated with a piece of land or property that allows the holder of the easement certain usage or access rights over that land or property. This right is not dependent on a specific individual but is attached to the property itself. Option A: In rem This option is correct. Easement is considered a right in rem , meaning it is a right associated with a property or thing rather than a specific person. Option B: In personam In personam rights are rights that are enforceable against a specific individual. Easement is not an in personam right because it is not based on a personal relationship but rather on the property itself. Option C: Neither (A) nor (B) This option is incorrect because easement is indeed an in rem right. Option D: In rem in general but in personam in exceptional cases This option is not accurate. Easement is primarily an in rem right and is not typically considered an in personam right. So, the correct answer is Option A: In rem .
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Question 2 of 40
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The Indian Easements Act came into force on
Correct Answer: Option B — 1st July 1882
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1st July 1882 is the correct answer to “The Indian Easements Act came into force on”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Easements Act.
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Question 3 of 40
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Under section 64 of the Indian Easements Act, 1882 when a Licensee is evicted by the grantor of property without any fault of his own then
Correct Answer: Option A — He is entitled to recover compensation from the grantor
Detailed Academic Explanation:
He is entitled to recover compensation from the grantor is the correct answer to “Under section 64 of the Indian Easements Act, 1882 when a Licensee is evicted by the grantor of property without any fault of his own then”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Easements Act.
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Question 4 of 40
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An easement
Correct Answer: Option D — Is extinguished when the dominant owner releases it expressly or impliedly to the servient owner
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Is extinguished when the dominant owner releases it expressly or impliedly to the servient owner is the correct answer to “An easement”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Easements Act.
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Question 5 of 40
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The owner of the land for beneficial enjoyment of whom the right exists is called the
Correct Answer: Option A — Dominant owner
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Dominant owner is the correct answer to “The owner of the land for beneficial enjoyment of whom the right exists is called the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Easements Act.
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Question 6 of 40
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The land for the beneficial enjoyment of which the easementary right exists is called
Correct Answer: Option C — Dominant heritage
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Dominant heritage is the correct answer to “The land for the beneficial enjoyment of which the easementary right exists is called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Easements Act.
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Question 7 of 40
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The word 'easement' is defined in Section . . . . . . . . of the Indian Easements Act, 1882
Correct Answer: Option C — Section 4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Section 4 is the correct answer to “The word 'easement' is defined in Section . . . . . . . . of the Indian Easements Act, 1882”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Easements Act.
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Question 8 of 40
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Choose the correct answer
Correct Answer: Option C — Both (A) and (B)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both (A) and (B) is the correct answer to “Choose the correct answer”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Easements Act.
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Question 9 of 40
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Which of the following is an accessory right?
Correct Answer: Option A — Easementary right
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Easementary right is the correct answer to “Which of the following is an accessory right”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Easements Act.
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Question 10 of 40
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Section 10 of The Indian Easements Act 1882 deals with . . . . . . . . ?
Correct Answer: Option C — Lessor and mortgagor
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Lessor and mortgagor is the correct answer to “Section 10 of The Indian Easements Act 1882 deals with . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Easements Act.
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Question 11 of 40
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Easement is an offshoot of the law of
Correct Answer: Option A — Property
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Property is the correct answer to “Easement is an offshoot of the law of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Easements Act.
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Question 12 of 40
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Which sections of the Indian Easements Act codify the statutory law relating to license
Correct Answer: Option A — Section 52 to 64
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Section 52 to 64 is the correct answer to “Which sections of the Indian Easements Act codify the statutory law relating to license”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Easements Act.
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Question 13 of 40
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Match the following a. Continuous easement 1. A right of way annexed to A's house over B's land. b. Non-apparent easement 2. Rights annexed to A's land to lead water thither across B's land by an aqueduct and to draw off water thence by a drain. The drain would be discovered upon careful inspection by a person conversant with such maters. c. Discontinous easement 3. A right annexed to easement B's house to receive light by the windows without obstruction by his neighbour A. d. Apparent easement 4. A right annexed to easement A's house to prevent B from building on his own land.
Correct Answer: Option D — a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2 is the correct answer to “Match the following a. Continuous easement 1. A right of way annexed to A's house over B's land. b. Non-apparent easement 2. Rights annexed to A's land to lead water thither across B's land by an aqueduct and to draw off water thence by a drain. The drain would be discovered upon careful inspection by a person conversant with such maters. c. Discontinous easement 3. A right annexed to easement B's house to receive light by the windows without obstruction by his neighbour A. d. Apparent easement 4. A right annexed to easement A's house to prevent B from building on his own land.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Easements Act.
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Question 14 of 40
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Which of the following Sections of the Indian Easements Act, defines the term 'customary easement'?
Correct Answer: Option B — Section 18
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Section 18 is the correct answer to “Which of the following Sections of the Indian Easements Act, defines the term 'customary easement'”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Easements Act.
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Question 15 of 40
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Easement by grant may be created
Correct Answer: Option D — All the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All the above is the correct answer to “Easement by grant may be created”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Easements Act.
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Question 16 of 40
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Easement cannot be created by
Correct Answer: Option A — Law
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Law is the correct answer to “Easement cannot be created by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Easements Act.
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Question 17 of 40
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Under section 63 of the Indian Easements Act, 1882 the Licensee has the right on revocation which means
Correct Answer: Option D — Both (A) and (B)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both (A) and (B) is the correct answer to “Under section 63 of the Indian Easements Act, 1882 the Licensee has the right on revocation which means”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Easements Act.
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Question 18 of 40
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A continuous easement to is extinguished when it totally ceases to be enjoyed as such for an unbroken period of how many years:
Correct Answer: Option C — 20 years
Detailed Academic Explanation:
20 years is the correct answer to “A continuous easement to is extinguished when it totally ceases to be enjoyed as such for an unbroken period of how many years:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Easements Act.
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Question 19 of 40
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Bar to use unconnected with enjoyment, is provided in section . . . . . . . . of The Indian Easements Act 1882
Correct Answer: Option C — Section 21 of The Indian Easements Act 1882
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Section 21 of The Indian Easements Act 1882 is the correct answer to “Bar to use unconnected with enjoyment, is provided in section . . . . . . . . of The Indian Easements Act 1882”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Easements Act.
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Question 20 of 40
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The grant of and transfer of licences is governed by:
Correct Answer: Option D — The Indian Easements Act, 1882
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Indian Easements Act, 1882 is the correct answer to “The grant of and transfer of licences is governed by:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Easements Act.
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Question 21 of 40
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Dominant heritages' under the Easements Act, 1882 means:
Correct Answer: Option A — The Land for the beneficial enjoyment of which the right exists
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Land for the beneficial enjoyment of which the right exists is the correct answer to “Dominant heritages' under the Easements Act, 1882 means:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Easements Act.
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Question 22 of 40
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"Where the access and use of light or air to and for any building have been peaceably enjoyed therewith as an easement, and as of right, without interruption, and for, years and where any way or watercourse or the use of any water or any other easement (whether affirmative or negative) has been peaceably and openly enjoyed by any person claiming title thereto as an easement and as of right without interruption and for, years the right to such accessand use of light of air, way, watercourse, use of water, or other easement shall be absolute and indefeasible." Fill in the first and second blank respectively, given in the afore mentioned passage, out of the four options given below:
Correct Answer: Option A — 20, 20
Detailed Academic Explanation:
20, 20 is the correct answer to “"Where the access and use of light or air to and for any building have been peaceably enjoyed therewith as an easement, and as of right, without interruption, and for, years and where any way or watercourse or the use of any water or any other easement (whether affirmative or negative) has been peaceably and openly enjoyed by any person claiming title thereto as an easement and as of right without interruption and for, years the right to such accessand use of light of air, way, watercourse, use of water, or other easement shall be absolute and indefeasible." Fill in the first and second blank respectively, given in the afore mentioned passage, out of the four options given below:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Easements Act.
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Question 23 of 40
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Which of the following is not an easement right?
Correct Answer: Option C — A dedicates to the public the right to occupy the surface e of certain land for the purpose of passing and re-passing
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A dedicates to the public the right to occupy the surface e of certain land for the purpose of passing and re-passing is the correct answer to “Which of the following is not an easement right”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Easements Act.
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Question 24 of 40
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Which section of The Indian Easements Act 1882 deals with Exclusion in favour of reversioner of servient heritage?
Correct Answer: Option A — Section 16 of The Indian Easements Act 1882
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Section 16 of The Indian Easements Act 1882 is the correct answer to “Which section of The Indian Easements Act 1882 deals with Exclusion in favour of reversioner of servient heritage”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Easements Act.
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Question 25 of 40
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The Limitation Act provides, "a right not arising from contract, by which one person is entitled to remove and appropriate for his own profit any part of the soil belonging to another or anything growing in, or attached to, or subsisting upon, the land of another," What is name this right?
Correct Answer: Option C — Easement
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Easement is the correct answer to “The Limitation Act provides, "a right not arising from contract, by which one person is entitled to remove and appropriate for his own profit any part of the soil belonging to another or anything growing in, or attached to, or subsisting upon, the land of another," What is name this right”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Easements Act.
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Question 26 of 40
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Section 25 of The Indian Easements Act 1882 deals with . . . . . . . . ?
Correct Answer: Option B — Liability for expenses necessary for the preservation of easement
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Liability for expenses necessary for the preservation of easement is the correct answer to “Section 25 of The Indian Easements Act 1882 deals with . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Easements Act.
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Question 27 of 40
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In case of customary rights, easements are . . . . . . . . rights annexed to the place in general
Correct Answer: Option B — Public
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Public is the correct answer to “In case of customary rights, easements are . . . . . . . . rights annexed to the place in general”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Easements Act.
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Question 28 of 40
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Which section of The Indian Easements Act 1882 deals with the Transfer of dominant heritage passes easement?
Correct Answer: Option B — Section 19 of The Indian Easements Act 1882
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Section 19 of The Indian Easements Act 1882 is the correct answer to “Which section of The Indian Easements Act 1882 deals with the Transfer of dominant heritage passes easement”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Easements Act.
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Question 29 of 40
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A, the owner of a mill, has acquired a prescriptive right, to divert to his mill part of the water of a stream. A alters the machinery of his mill. He
Correct Answer: Option A — Cannot increase his right to divert water
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Cannot increase his right to divert water is the correct answer to “A, the owner of a mill, has acquired a prescriptive right, to divert to his mill part of the water of a stream. A alters the machinery of his mill. He”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Easements Act.
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Question 30 of 40
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When did The Indian Easements Act 1882, come into force?
Correct Answer: Option C — 1st July, 1882
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1st July, 1882 is the correct answer to “When did The Indian Easements Act 1882, come into force”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Easements Act.
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Question 31 of 40
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Choose the correct answer (1) Simple licence is always revocable at the will of the licensor and it is also not assignable. (2) Simple licence is not revocable at the will of the licensor and it is assignable. (3) In licence coupled with a grant of interest the licensor cannot in general revoke it so as to defeat the grant to which it is incident. (4) In licence coupled with a grant of interest the licensor can in general revoke it.
Correct Answer: Option A — (1), (3)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
(1), (3) is the correct answer to “Choose the correct answer (1) Simple licence is always revocable at the will of the licensor and it is also not assignable. (2) Simple licence is not revocable at the will of the licensor and it is assignable. (3) In licence coupled with a grant of interest the licensor cannot in general revoke it so as to defeat the grant to which it is incident. (4) In licence coupled with a grant of interest the licensor can in general revoke it.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Easements Act.
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Question 32 of 40
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Right which cannot be acquired by prescription
Correct Answer: Option A — A right for over 5 years
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A right for over 5 years is the correct answer to “Right which cannot be acquired by prescription”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Easements Act.
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Question 33 of 40
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Which of the following is not an ingredient of easement?
Correct Answer: Option B — Easement is a personal right
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Easement is a personal right is the correct answer to “Which of the following is not an ingredient of easement”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Easements Act.
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Question 34 of 40
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Necessary conditions for creation of easement by prescription are all, but one, of the following
Correct Answer: Option C — Enjoyment must be for twenty five years and in case of government estate, far fifty years
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Enjoyment must be for twenty five years and in case of government estate, far fifty years is the correct answer to “Necessary conditions for creation of easement by prescription are all, but one, of the following”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Easements Act.
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Question 35 of 40
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A grants B a right to walk over A's field whenever he pleases. The right is not annexed to any immovable property of B can the right be transferred?
Correct Answer: Option B — No
Detailed Academic Explanation:
No is the correct answer to “A grants B a right to walk over A's field whenever he pleases. The right is not annexed to any immovable property of B can the right be transferred”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Easements Act.
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Question 36 of 40
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Section 12 of The Indian Easements Act 1882 deals with . . . . . . . . ?
Correct Answer: Option A — Who may acquire easements
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Who may acquire easements is the correct answer to “Section 12 of The Indian Easements Act 1882 deals with . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Easements Act.
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Question 37 of 40
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The land, for the beneficial enjoyment of which easement exists, is called:
Correct Answer: Option A — Servient heritage
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Servient heritage is the correct answer to “The land, for the beneficial enjoyment of which easement exists, is called:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Easements Act.
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Question 38 of 40
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Quasi-easement is
Correct Answer: Option A — That which is not being an easement of absolute necessity, came into existence by presumed grant or operation of law
Detailed Academic Explanation:
That which is not being an easement of absolute necessity, came into existence by presumed grant or operation of law is the correct answer to “Quasi-easement is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Easements Act.
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Question 39 of 40
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A license is not deemed to be revoked under section 62 of the Indian Easements Act
Correct Answer: Option B — When the grantor dies
Detailed Academic Explanation:
When the grantor dies is the correct answer to “A license is not deemed to be revoked under section 62 of the Indian Easements Act”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Easements Act.
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Question 40 of 40
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The law of easement is a branch of law of
Correct Answer: Option B — Property
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Property is the correct answer to “The law of easement is a branch of law of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Easements Act.
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