MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS

MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS RELATED TO EASEMENT ACT, 1882

What does the Easement Act, 1882 primarily deal with?
a) Property disputes
b) Rights over properties
c) Contractual obligations
d) Business agreements
Answer: b) Rights over properties

Who can acquire an easement according to the Easement Act, 1882?
a) Only individuals
b) Only companies
c) Both individuals and companies
d) Only government entities
Answer: c) Both individuals and companies

Which section of the Easement Act, 1882 defines an easement?
a) Section 4
b) Section 5
c) Section 6
d) Section 7
Answer: a) Section 4

An easement is a right to use:
a) Personal property
b) Government property
c) Another person’s property
d) None of the above
Answer: c) Another person’s property

What is the maximum duration for which an easement can exist as per the Easement Act, 1882?
a) 20 years
b) 50 years
c) Perpetual
d) 99 years
Answer: c) Perpetual

Which of the following is NOT a type of easement?
a) Easement of necessity
b) Easement of light
c) Easement of profit
d) Easement of support
Answer: c) Easement of profit

An easement can be terminated by:
a) Change in ownership of dominant land
b) Excessive use by the dominant owner
c) Change in ownership of servient land
d) None of the above
Answer: c) Change in ownership of servient land

What is the difference between a dominant owner and a servient owner in the context of easements?
a) Dominant owner has no rights
b) Servient owner benefits from the easement
c) Dominant owner benefits from the easement
d) Servient owner has no rights
Answer: c) Dominant owner benefits from the easement

Which case pertains to the principle of continuous enjoyment to claim an easement by prescription?
a) 15 years
b) 10 years
c) 20 years
d) 5 years
Answer: c) 20 years

What is the legal remedy if someone obstructs the enjoyment of an easement?
a) Compensation
b) Termination of easement
c) Injunction
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above

What constitutes an easement by prescription?
a) Usage for a specific duration
b) Usage by force
c) Continuous and uninterrupted use
d) Usage with the servient owner’s permission
Answer: c) Continuous and uninterrupted use

Which of the following is NOT a type of easement recognized under the Easement Act, 1882?
a) Easement of way
b) Easement of water
c) Easement of love and affection
d) Easement of light and air
Answer: c) Easement of love and affection

In which situation can an easement of necessity be claimed?
a) When it benefits both parties
b) When it is essential for enjoying a property
c) When it is granted by the government
d) When it is temporary
Answer: b) When it is essential for enjoying a property

What is the difference between an easement and a license?
a) Easements are always permanent, licenses are temporary
b) Licenses require monetary compensation, easements do not
c) Easements involve a transfer of property rights, licenses do not
d) Licenses are always registered, easements are not
Answer: c) Easements involve a transfer of property rights, licenses do not

Which section of the Easement Act, 1882 deals with the termination of easements?
a) Section 5
b) Section 6
c) Section 8
d) Section 9
Answer: d) Section 9

What is the legal consequence of exceeding the scope of an easement?
a) The easement becomes permanent
b) The easement is terminated
c) Compensation must be paid
d) The easement expands
Answer: b) The easement is terminated

Under the Easement Act, 1882, what is the principle of ‘quasi-easement’?
a) Temporary easement rights
b) Imaginary easement rights
c) Rights acquired due to personal relationship
d) Rights arising from a common owner’s division of property
Answer: d) Rights arising from a common owner’s division of property

Which of the following is an example of an easement of necessity?
a) Right to access sunlight
b) Right of way to a landlocked property
c) Right to collect rent from a property
d) Right to modify neighboring structures
Answer: b) Right of way to a landlocked property

Can an easement be acquired over government-owned property?
a) No, easements can only be acquired over private properties
b) Yes, but with stricter regulations
c) Yes, under the same conditions as private properties
d) No, easements are not legally applicable to government-owned land
Answer: b) Yes, but with stricter regulations

What is the remedy if the servient owner obstructs the enjoyment of an easement?
a) Termination of the easement
b) Injunction and damages
c) Compensation only
d) Legal warnings to the servient owner
Answer: b) Injunction and damages

What is the primary difference between a positive easement and a negative easement?
a) Positive easements benefit the servient owner, negative easements benefit the dominant owner
b) Positive easements involve permission, negative easements do not
c) Positive easements restrict action, negative easements allow action
d) There is no difference between them
Answer: c) Positive easements restrict action, negative easements allow action

Who has the right to prevent the natural access of light to a window according to the Easement Act, 1882?
a) Dominant owner
b) Servient owner
c) Government authority
d) Local municipality
Answer: b) Servient owner

How can an easement be created?
a) By express grant
b) By prescription
c) By implication
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above

Which section of the Easement Act, 1882 provides for the termination of an easement on the expiration of a limited period or happening of a specific event?
a) Section 7
b) Section 8
c) Section 9
d) Section 10
Answer: b) Section 8

What happens if an easement is temporarily suspended or enjoyed unusually for a specific time?
a) The easement is extinguished
b) The easement becomes permanent
c) The scope of the easement expands
d) The easement is temporarily modified
Answer: a) The easement is extinguished

In which scenario can an easement by necessity be terminated?
a) When the dominant owner wishes to sell the property
b) When an alternative way is available
c) When the servient owner permits its termination
d) When the easement is registered with the government
Answer: b) When an alternative way is available

What is the duration of the uninterrupted enjoyment required to claim an easement by prescription?
a) 10 years
b) 15 years
c) 20 years
d) 25 years
Answer: c) 20 years

What type of easement involves the right to collect water?
a) Easement of light
b) Easement of air
c) Easement of support
d) Easement of water
Answer: d) Easement of water

Under the Easement Act, 1882, what happens if an easement becomes unnecessary for the dominant owner?
a) The easement automatically terminates
b) The easement is transferred to the servient owner
c) The dominant owner must inform the servient owner
d) The dominant owner must compensate the servient owner
Answer: a) The easement automatically terminates

Who decides the compensation in case of obstruction to an easement?
a) Civil court
b) Criminal court
c) Local authority
d) Police department
Answer: a) Civil court

What is the legal principle governing easements with respect to the alteration of the dominant tenement?
a) The easement must adapt to the changes in the dominant tenement
b) The easement remains unaffected by changes in the dominant tenement
c) The easement is automatically terminated if the dominant tenement is altered
d) The servient owner must approve any alteration to the dominant tenement
Answer: a) The easement must adapt to the changes in the dominant tenement

Which type of easement involves the right to walk or pass over another’s land?
a) Easement of light
b) Easement of way
c) Easement of support
d) Easement of water
Answer: b) Easement of way

Can an easement be transferred along with the transfer of the dominant tenement?
a) Yes, with the consent of the servient owner
b) No, easements cannot be transferred
c) Yes, it is transferred automatically
d) Yes, but only through a court order
Answer: c) Yes, it is transferred automatically

What is the primary remedy if a servient owner denies the enjoyment of a claimed easement?
a) Termination of the easement
b) Compensation to the dominant owner
c) Legal injunction against the servient owner
d) Both b and c
Answer: d) Both b and c

In the context of an easement, what is the servient tenement?
a) The land over which the easement right is exercised
b) The land that enjoys the benefits of the easement
c) The land that grants the easement right
d) The land in dispute over the easement
Answer: a) The land over which the easement right is exercised

Which section of the Easement Act, 1882 deals with the alteration of an easement?
a) Section 9
b) Section 10
c) Section 11
d) Section 12
Answer: c) Section 11

What kind of easement involves the right to receive air and natural light?
a) Easement of way
b) Easement of light and air
c) Easement of support
d) Easement of water
Answer: b) Easement of light and air

Can an easement be extinguished by mutual agreement between the dominant and servient owners?
a) Yes, only through a registered deed
b) No, easements cannot be extinguished by agreement
c) Yes, through a registered instrument
d) Yes, with the approval of the government authority
Answer: c) Yes, through a registered instrument

Under the Easement Act, 1882, what is the term for the land that enjoys the benefits of an easement?
a) Servient tenement
b) Dominant tenement
c) Quasi-easement
d) Negative easement
Answer: b) Dominant tenement

What is the legal implication if an easement is not used for an extended period?
a) The easement is automatically terminated
b) The easement becomes permanent
c) The easement requires re-registration
d) The easement scope is expanded
Answer: a) The easement is automatically terminated

Can an easement be claimed over an immovable property?
a) Yes, but only under exceptional circumstances
b) No, easements are applicable only to movable property
c) Yes, easements are applicable to both movable and immovable property
d) No, easements cannot be claimed over any property
Answer: c) Yes, easements are applicable to both movable and immovable property

What is the essential characteristic of an easement?
a) It grants ownership of the property
b) It restricts the use of the property
c) It allows the use of another’s property
d) It transfers property rights temporarily
Answer: c) It allows the use of another’s property

Who holds the burden of proof when an easement’s existence is challenged?
a) Dominant owner
b) Servient owner
c) Government authority
d) Civil court
Answer: a) Dominant owner

In the case of a dispute, how is the extent and nature of an easement determined?
a) By the discretion of the government authority
b) By the dominant owner’s statement
c) By the terms of the grant or by prescription
d) By the servient owner’s consent
Answer: c) By the terms of the grant or by prescription

What is the term used for an easement acquired by long, continuous, and unchallenged use?
a) Easement of necessity
b) Easement by prescription
c) Easement by grant
d) Easement by implication
Answer: b) Easement by prescription

What happens if the dominant owner’s use of the easement changes substantially?
a) The easement becomes void
b) The servient owner gains control over the easement
c) The easement is expanded
d) The easement may be terminated
Answer: d) The easement may be terminated

Can an easement exist perpetually without any conditions?
a) No, easements have a fixed time duration
b) Yes, all easements are perpetual by default
c) No, easements require renewal every few years
d) Yes, if specified by the government authority
Answer: b) Yes, all easements are perpetual by default

What is an easement of necessity based upon?
a) The needs of the servient owner
b) The convenience of the dominant owner
c) The legal requirement for land utilization
d) The historical usage of the land
Answer: b) The convenience of the dominant owner

How is the scope of an easement determined?
a) By the dominant owner’s preferences
b) By the terms of the grant or by prescription
c) By the servient owner’s limitations
d) By the local municipality’s regulations
Answer: b) By the terms of the grant or by prescription

What happens if an easement becomes excessive or imposes undue burden on the servient tenement?
a) The easement expands further
b) The easement is modified as per the servient owner’s discretion
c) The easement is terminated or modified by the court
d) The easement becomes permanent
Answer: c) The easement is terminated or modified by the court

What distinguishes an easement from a license?
a) A license is a contractual right, whereas an easement is a property right
b) An easement is always temporary, while a license is permanent
c) A license involves payment, while an easement does not
d) An easement requires governmental approval, while a license does not
Answer: a) A license is a contractual right, whereas an easement is a property right

Who determines the terms and conditions of an easement?
a) Servient owner
b) Dominant owner
c) Government authority
d) Civil court
Answer: b) Dominant owner

What happens if an easement is not used for an extended period?
a) The easement becomes permanent
b) The easement is automatically terminated
c) The servient owner gains control over the easement
d) The easement’s scope expands
Answer: b) The easement is automatically terminated

Can an easement be created for any purpose?
a) Yes, there are no restrictions
b) No, it must be for a lawful purpose
c) Yes, if approved by the local authority
d) No, it requires the consent of both owners’ families
Answer: b) No, it must be for a lawful purpose

Which type of easement involves the right to support of land?
a) Easement of light
b) Easement of air
c) Easement of way
d) Easement of support
Answer: d) Easement of support

What is the significance of an easement being registered?
a) It becomes enforceable only after registration
b) It provides public notice and legal protection
c) It limits the duration of the easement
d) It allows modifications without consent
Answer: b) It provides public notice and legal protection

How can an easement be terminated by express release?
a) By verbal agreement
b) By a written deed
c) By governmental order
d) By mutual understanding
Answer: b) By a written deed

What is an easement by prescription based upon?
a) A written contract
b) Continuous and unchallenged use
c) Mutual understanding
d) Verbal agreement
Answer: b) Continuous and unchallenged use

What legal action can be taken if the servient owner obstructs the easement’s enjoyment?
a) Termination of the easement
b) Compensation and injunction
c) Modification of the easement
d) Transfer of the easement
Answer: b) Compensation and injunction

In case of doubt or ambiguity regarding an easement’s existence, what is the ideal step to resolve the dispute?
a) Seek mediation
b) Refer to historical records
c) File a lawsuit immediately
d) Consult legal experts or authorities
Answer: d) Consult legal experts or authorities

What is the primary difference between an easement and a right of way?
a) Easements are always permanent, while rights of way are temporary
b) Easements involve use of the land, while rights of way involve passage over the land
c) Easements can only be acquired through prescription, while rights of way require a grant
d) Easements apply to commercial properties, while rights of way apply to residential properties
Answer: b) Easements involve use of the land, while rights of way involve passage over the land

Can an easement be revoked unilaterally by the servient owner?
a) Yes, at any time
b) No, only by a court order
c) Yes, but only with the dominant owner’s consent
d) No, once granted, it cannot be unilaterally revoked
Answer: d) No, once granted, it cannot be unilaterally revoked

In which situation might an easement be terminated due to excessive use by the dominant owner?
a) If the servient owner agrees to the increased use
b) If the dominant owner pays extra compensation
c) If the increased use unreasonably burdens the servient owner
d) If the dominant owner is a government entity
Answer: c) If the increased use unreasonably burdens the servient owner

How is an easement of necessity distinguished from other types of easements?
a) It is always registered with the government
b) It is required for enjoying the property
c) It applies only to urban properties
d) It is granted temporarily
Answer: b) It is required for enjoying the property

Can an easement be acquired over public land?
a) Yes, under special circumstances
b) No, easements are only applicable to private land
c) Yes, but only for governmental purposes
d) No, easements cannot be established on public property
Answer: a) Yes, under special circumstances

What is the significance of an easement by prescription?
a) It requires registration with the local municipality
b) It can be acquired without the servient owner’s consent
c) It is temporary and revocable
d) It requires periodic renewal
Answer: b) It can be acquired without the servient owner’s consent

Can an easement be claimed if there is an alternative way available to access the property?
a) Yes, but only with a court order
b) Yes, if the alternative way is less convenient
c) No, easements of necessity cannot coexist with alternatives
d) No, easements cannot be claimed under such circumstances
Answer: d) No, easements cannot be claimed under such circumstances

What is the primary function of an easement of light and air?
a) To limit the use of the servient land
b) To ensure adequate sunlight and ventilation for the dominant land
c) To prevent the dominant owner from altering their property
d) To provide an unobstructed view for both parties
Answer: b) To ensure adequate sunlight and ventilation for the dominant land

Can an easement be created by an oral agreement?
a) Yes, but it must be validated by a written contract
b) No, easements must be established through a written instrument
c) Yes, oral agreements are sufficient to create an easement
d) Yes, but only in specific rural areas
Answer: b) No, easements must be established through a written instrument

Who typically decides the compensation amount in case of obstruction to an easement?
a) Dominant owner
b) Servient owner
c) Mediation panel
d) Civil court
Answer: d) Civil court

What defines an easement of necessity?
a) It is a right to enjoy light and air.
b) It arises due to the necessity for the enjoyment of the dominant tenement.
c) It is granted through a registered deed.
d) It is automatically acquired after a certain period of time.
Answer: b) It arises due to the necessity for the enjoyment of the dominant tenement.

In the case of an easement, what does the servient owner possess?
a) The right to access the dominant land.
b) The right to prohibit the use of the easement.
c) The right to use the easement.
d) The right to acquire a dominant tenement.
Answer: b) The right to prohibit the use of the easement.

What is the key aspect that distinguishes an easement from a license?
a) Easements are permanent; licenses are temporary.
b) Easements involve land; licenses involve personal permissions.
c) Easements can be revoked; licenses cannot.
d) Easements are granted by the government; licenses are not.
Answer: b) Easements involve land; licenses involve personal permissions.

Which type of easement pertains to the support of land?
a) Easement of light
b) Easement of way
c) Easement of support
d) Easement of water
Answer: c) Easement of support

Under what circumstances might an easement be terminated by a court order?
a) When the dominant owner wishes to sell the property.
b) When an alternative way is available.
c) When excessive use of the easement occurs.
d) When the servient owner wishes to modify their land.
Answer: d) When the servient owner wishes to modify their land.

Can an easement be created through an unwritten understanding?
a) Yes, if it’s oral and notarized.
b) Yes, if it’s executed in the presence of witnesses.
c) No, all easements must be written and registered.
d) No, it must be through a written instrument.
Answer: d) No, it must be through a written instrument.

What is the typical duration of continuous, uninterrupted use required to claim an easement by prescription?
a) 5 years
b) 10 years
c) 15 years
d) 20 years
Answer: d) 20 years

In an easement, what is the ‘dominant’ tenement?
a) The land that benefits from the easement.
b) The land that provides the easement.
c) The land that opposes the easement.
d) The land that becomes neutral regarding the easement.
Answer: a) The land that benefits from the easement.

Which section of the Easement Act, 1882 deals with the termination of an easement on the expiration of a limited period or the happening of a specified event?
a) Section 5
b) Section 7
c) Section 9
d) Section 11
Answer: b) Section 7

What is the primary remedy for a servient owner obstructing the enjoyment of an easement?
a) Injunction
b) Monetary compensation
c) Modification of the easement
d) Termination of the easement
Answer: a) Injunction

What is the primary basis for claiming an easement by prescription?
a) Continuous and uninterrupted use over a specified period
b) Payment of fees to the servient owner
c) A written contract between the parties
d) Governmental approval
Answer: a) Continuous and uninterrupted use over a specified period

What distinguishes an easement from a lease?
a) Easements involve temporary use, while leases grant permanent ownership.
b) Easements are always revocable, while leases are not.
c) Easements involve specific rights, while leases grant full property control.
d) Easements can be granted by anyone, while leases require government approval.
Answer: c) Easements involve specific rights, while leases grant full property control.

Which type of easement involves the right to collect water?
a) Easement of light
b) Easement of way
c) Easement of support
d) Easement of water
Answer: d) Easement of water

What is the basis for the termination of an easement on the happening of a specified event?
a) Mutual agreement between the parties
b) Intervention by the local authority
c) The occurrence of the event specified in the grant
d) Non-payment of dues by the dominant owner
Answer: c) The occurrence of the event specified in the grant

What is the servient tenement in the context of an easement?
a) The land over which the easement right is exercised
b) The land that enjoys the benefits of the easement
c) The land that grants the easement right
d) The land in dispute over the easement
Answer: a) The land over which the easement right is exercised

Which section of the Easement Act, 1882 deals with the alteration of an easement?
a) Section 9
b) Section 10
c) Section 11
d) Section 12
Answer: c) Section 11

Who typically decides the compensation amount in case of obstruction to an easement?
a) Dominant owner
b) Servient owner
c) Mediation panel
d) Civil court
Answer: d) Civil court