Question

5. Observe the image and answer the questions:
(2 x 2 = 4 marks)
Land Records
PATWARI RECORD TO
Survey No.
Crop Grown
el
1
1
1.3.6
Paddy
2.8
4
Pulses
Legend
4, 5, 7
Cotton
(a) Who is in charge of maintaining these records and why are they maintained?
(b) What are the roles and responsibilities of the person who maintains these records?​

Answer 1

Answer:

patwari maintain these records. So they can compare the production.

A patwari is a person working with the local authority, who is responsible for maintaining the land ownership records for a specific area, as well as keeping a record of land tax collection. His major duties include visiting agricultural lands and maintaining a record of ownership and tiling.

India's approximately 70% population still lives in rural areas and around 43% of India's workforce is employed in agriculture. Therefore, the job of a Patwari in India is crucial