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The maximum land area which an applicant may apply/hold under
quarry permit hectares.
A. 10
5
B. 5
C. 15
D. 25
In underground mining operations, no
person shall be employed below years old.
A. 21
18
B. 18
C. 25
D. 20
Under the comprehensive agrarian reform
program, idle, abandoned, foreclosed and sequestered lands
shall be planned for distribution, as
A. farm lots exclusively for rural women in the area farm and home lots for occupants of the subject lots
B. home lots for disqualified tenants in adjacent towns
C. residential lots for tenants in nearby barangays
D. farm and home lots for occupants of the subject lots
Under our 1987 Constitution, are associations allowed to lease
alienable lands of the public domain?
A. Yes, they are.
yes, they are
B. Partnerships are also allowed but NOT associations.
C. No, they are NOT.
D. Only corporations are allowed.
Can a property within the city devoted to public use be converted
to another public
use?
A. No, it needs an authority from congress. no, it must pass through the denr
B. Yes, the city government through an ordinance can convert it.
C. Yes, but with the approval of HLURB.
D. No, it must pass through the DENR.
The process of evaluating and predicting the likely impacts of a
project on the environment during construction up to completion
and/or abandonment is environmental impact .
A. review assessment
B. management
C. assessment
D. resistance
To maintain the integrity of land registration, possessor of
___________entitled to receive the fullest protection of the law.
A. a Torrens title
a Torrens title
B. an A & D land
C. an agricultural land
D. a tax declaration
is an action to quiet title prescriptible, if the plaintiff is in posses-
sion?
A. It is the duty of the court to determine
no, because he is possession
B. Yes, because he abandoned his rights
C. No, because he is possession
D. He can refer the matter to DAR
Are agrarian reform beneficiaries represented in the Presidential
Agrarian Reform Council (PARC)?
A. Yes, but they are not allowed to talk and vote.
B. No, they are not represented in the PARC.
Yes, but limited to only six representatives throughout the country.
C. Yes, but limited to only six representatives throughout the coun-
try.
D. No, but they are permitted to established temporary camps at
DAR central office.

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A complaint against erring Geodetic Engineers shall be verified,
and embodied in an affidavit and accompanied by a certification
of non- forum .
A. simple; shopping notarized; shopping
B. subscribed; protest
C. notarized; shopping
D. written; protest
The ________ may review, revise, reverse, modify or affirm any
decision of the reconstituting officer/Register of Deeds as per RA
No. 6732.
A. Solicitor General LRA Administrator
B. DENR Secretary
C. LRA Administrator
D. DOJ Secretary
The entry of a certificate of title is considered as an agreement
and binding upon the applicant and all his successors that the
land shall always remain a ____________________ land.
A. registered registered
B. part of A & D
C. patrimonial
D. public
What is the basic qualification of a beneficiary under CARP?
A. That he does not own any piece of land, although he has been
found guilty of violating CARP law.
B. That the lot given him under PD 27 is not yet registered in his
name. That he is willing and have the ability to make the land productive.
C. That he is willing and have the ability to make the land produc-
tive.
D. That he is a tenant as a manifestation of his being a former
recipient of the program.
Foreign vessels have right of innocent passage through archipel-
agic waters, like waters.
A. high
external
B. external
C. territorial
D. mean sea level
Is NCIP authorized to hold any person in contempt, directly or
indirectly while in the process of formal hearing of land cases?
A. No, it cannot.
yes it can
B. Yes it can.
C. Only Senate can do it.
D. It's only RTC that is given such an authority.
What do you mean when you say "not all things or rights can be
the object of possession"?
A. Everything that exists in this world can be the object of posses-
sion. Only existing things that can be controlled by man can be pos-
B. Anything that can be seen, can be the object of possession sessed
C. Anything that exists can be possessed
D. Only existing things that can be controlled by man can be
possessed
are private Corporations authorized to purchase alienable lands
of the public
domain
A. Only partnerships are allowed. No, Corporations CANNOT.
B. Yes, they can but not associations.
C. No, Corporations CANNOT.
D. Corporations are allowed but NOT partnerships.

The agrarian reform program is founded on the right of farmers

who are landless to own_________ the lands they till.

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A. directly
B. indirectly
directly
C. thru tenancy
D. thru leasehold
Minerals processing permit is issued for a period of 5-years,
renewable for another 5-years but not to exceed 25- years by the
.
A. MGB regional director MGB regional director
B. MGB Director
C. Provincial governor
D. DENR Secretary
A permit issued by the DENR to an individual for his temporary
occupation and use of a tract of land not covered by a regular
public land application is
called___________permit.
homestead
A. revocable
B. homestead
C. provisional
D. ordinary
lThe following are some of the exclusive
property of each spouse_________
.
I. lands that are purchased with exclusive money of the wife or
husband
II. property which is brought to the marriage as his or her own
III. anything that is bought jointly by the spouses during the mar-
I, II, IV
riage
IV. property that which each acquires during the marriage by
gratuitous title
A. I, II, IV
B. I, III, IV
C. I, II, III
D. II, III, IV
Under RA 8371, who has the priority right to harvest or exploit any
or all natural resources within ancestral domains/lands?
A. Community leaders only.
Members of ICCPS/IPS.
B. Philippine government.
C. Members of ICCPS/IPS.
D. Corporations duly registered with SEC.
Involuntary dealings over a private property include, but are NOT
limited to the following:
I. Condemnation!
II. Expropriation
III. Foreclosure
I, II, III
IV. Lease
A. II, III, IV
B. I, III, IV
C. I, II, III
D. I, II, IV
Contracts that are binding only upon the parties and their suc-
cessors, like in the inheritance of their properties are examples of
___________.
A. stipulation in favor of a third party simple contracts and obligations
B. simple contracts and obligations
C. stipulation pour autrui
D. relativity of contracts
The agrarian reform program is founded on the right of farmers
and regular _________ who are landless, to __________ directly
farmworkers, own
or collectively the lands they till.
A. landlords, cultivate
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B. landowners, till
C. farmworkers, own
D. tenants, farm
What are the remedies of losing parties in a land registration
case?
I. Petition for review of the decree of registration.
II. Appeal within 15-days from notice of judgement.
III. File a motion for summary judgement.
II, III, IV
IV. Motion for reconsideration.
A. I, II, III
B. I, II, IV
C. II, III, IV
D. I, III, IV
Voluntary dealings done by the owner over a titled property, in-
clude but are NOT limited to the following:
I. Sale
II. Mortgage
III. Expropriation
I, II, IV
IV. Lease
A. I, II, III
B. I, II, IV
C. II, III, IV
D. I, III, IV
A complaint against a Geodetic Engineer can be dismissed for
non-appearance of the during the conciliation proceedings for two
(2) consecutive meetings, despite due notice.
A. respondent complainant
B. complainant
C. GE Board member
D. GEP President
What is the order of accuracy for mineral
surveys which are executed for mineral agreements as per mining
act of 1995?
A. 2nd order 4th order
B. 4th order
C. 5th order
D. 3rd order
The azimuth checks for secondary transverse should not exceed
___________
.
A. 20" 15"
B. 30"
C. 15"
D. 10"
Can affected land owners undertake the reversion of the river to
its former course or direction?
A. We cannot fight nature.
B. The affected land-owners can change the new direction of a
we cannot fight nature
river.
C. No, the new direction of the river was done through natural
means.
D. No, even the government cannot do it.
The titled property of Mr. A adjoining the sea accumulated about
three hectares of alluvial deposits or accretion after 38 years. Who
owns the accretion?
A. Mr. A is the automatic owner thereof. He can apply for tilting in the CENRO.
B. The property belongs to the state.
C. He can apply for tilting in the CENRO.
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A hidden treasure was found by Mr. A in the property of Mr. B
without the permission of the latter. Is the former
entitled to a share?
A. Yes, but Mr. A is only entitled to
Yes, Mr. A is entitled to one-half share.
one-third of the treasure.
B. Yes, Mr. A is entitled to one-half share.
C. No, Mr. A is not entitled to any share of the treasure.
D. No, the treasure belongs to the government.
A title refers to the_______to own a property.
A. public land
B. tax declaration legal right
C. legal right
D. Free Patent application
Which government agencies are issuing certifications that the
land applied for Foreshore Lease is NOT needed for public use?
I. Philippine Ports Authority.
II. Department of Public works and Highways.
III. Provincial Tourism Office.
I, II, III
IV. Department of Agrarian Reform.
A. II, III, IV
B. I, II, IV
C. I, II, III
D. I, III, IV
Can guardians and trustees donate the properties
entrusted to them?

A. As trustees, they can donate but cannot sell. no, they cannot
B. Yes, they can.
C. They cannot donate but they can sell.
D. No, they cannot.
Any person who gives information leading to the confiscation
of unregistered chain saw/s and the conviction of the person/s
charged thereof, shall be rewarded an amount equivalent to the
____________ percent of value of the chain saw unit/s.
20
A. 20
B. 30
C. 5
D. 15
Any individual who obtains a reconstituted certificate of land title
through deceit or other means of fraud shall be penalized by
an imprisonment of not less than two years but not exceeding
___________ years.
5
A. 6
B. 3
C. 5
D. 10
Mr. A leased the agricultural land of Mr. B for five years. After
five years, Mr. A continued to cultivate and gather all fruits found
thereon despite notices for him to vacate the property. Can Mr. B
require Mr. A to return the value of the fruits he gathered?
Yes, but only after five years.
A. Yes, with the help of DA.
B. Yes, but only after five years.
C. No, he refused to receive all notices.
D. No, he is only entitled to one half.

Despite the devolution of some of the land survey functions of the

DENR to the LGUS for nearly ten years, not a single municipality
was surveyed. completely
A. Completely
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C. tenanted
D. subdivided
Mr. A sold a portion of the property of his cousin, Mr. B to Mr. C
without a written authority. What is the most appropriate action of
Mr. B in order to quite his title?
A. Mr. B can immediately report the matter to DENR. Mr. B can file a suit against Mr. C to quite his title
B. Mr. B can file a suit against Mr. C to quite his title
C. Mr. B can no longer seek relief to quite his title.
D. Messrs. A and C are guilty beyond reasonable doubt.
Juan and Mario are co-owners of a piece of land in Cagayan.
They leased the property to Maria for three years to support
their respective children in College. After a year, they hired the
services of a Geodetic Engineer to subdivide the subject land after
which, they were given separate land titles. Is the right of Maria
prejudiced?
yes, the subdivision was done on bad faith
A. No, she is only a lessee.
B. Yes, she was not informed of the
partition.
C. No, her right was retained.
D. Yes, the subdivision was done in
bad faith
Some agencies and instrumentalities of the government are au-
thorized to reclaim lands based on their charters and laws, like
the following:
I. PPA
II. DOT
III. DPWH I, II, III
IV. DOJ
A. I, III, IV
B. II, III, IV
C. I, II, IV
D. I, II, III
An individual who occupied a salvage zone is required to pay
rentals. Is this in order?
A. Yes, but he should first apply for a survey authority.
No, he should immediately be evicted in the area.
B. No, he should immediately be evicted in the area.
C. Yes, he should be required to pay rentals.
D. No, he should first file his free patent application.
What is the order of accuracy for mineral surveys which are
executed for mineral agreements as per mining act of 1995?
A. 4th order
4th order
B. 3rd order
C. 2nd order
D. 1st order
True professionals are _________ and forthcoming in supplying
relevant information and correcting misapprehensions of facts.
A. candid
candid
B. partial
C. secretive
D. unreasonable
Due to climate change, there are some scenarios that may hap-
pen, like ___________.
I. sea surface temperature are likely to become warmer
II. sea level are likely to rise due to the possibility of melting large
land-based ice sheets in Antarctica and Greenland
III, II and I
III. tropical cyclone/storms are likely to become more intense
A. II and I
B. III, II and I
C. III and II
D. III and I
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Messrs. A & B are co-owners of a piece of
unregistered land. The western portion is cultivated by Mr. A and
on the east by Mr. B. Every year, they divide equally their produced.
After 25 years, they decided to acquire a separate title. Mr. B
demanded that he should be given a bigger share because the
area cultivated by Mr. A was tremendously reduced as a result
of the strong current of the river and he failed to protect it. Is the
Yes, because Mr. A will also be benefitted in the future when his
demand of Mr. B in conformity with the law on property?
property will increase because of accretion.
A. Yes, because Mr. A will also be benefitted in the future when his
property will increase because of accretion.
B. Yes, because Mr. A is the riparian owner and should suffer the
consequences of being such.
C. No, because Mr. B failed to pay taxes for two years.
D. No, it should be divided equally because co-ownership still
exists.
who conducts administrative investigations filed by aggrieved par-
ties against erring registered geodetic engineers?
A. Professional Regulatory Board of Geodetic Engineering.
B. GEP Regional Division where the geodetic engineer is a mem- Professional Regulatory Board of Geodetic Engineering.
ber.
C. GEP National Board.
D. GEP Provincial Chapter.
After the administrative case has been finally disposed of having
attained its finality and after the execution of the decision, the
records of the case shall be forwarded to the ____________for
consignment to the archives.
Bureau of archives
A. Bureau of Archives
B. GEP National Board & PRBGE
C. Legal and Investigation Division
D. Board of Geodetic Engineering
When is conjugal property or partnership terminated?
I. If there is a quarrel between the husband and the wife.
II. Upon the death of either spouse.
III. When there is a decree of legal separation.
IV. When the marriage is annulled. I, III, IV
A. I, II, III
B. I, III, IV
C. I, II, IV
D. II, III, IV
The ___________ of a thing owned or held in common maybe
divided.
A. co-heir
value
B. value
C. heir
D. successor
Are lands owned by the government suitable for agriculture in-
cluding lands foreclosed by the government covered by RA No.
6657 and RA No. 9700?
A. The aforementioned lands are exempted from the coverage of
CARP. yes, they are covered
B. No, they are not.
C. Yes, they are covered
D. Only lands owned by rich people titled or not are covered by
CARP.

The average annual income of a first class municipality, in order

to qualify a public land applicant of a free patent
under RA No. 10023. P55M
A. P45M
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C. P55M
D. P100M
A ____________ deed is a nullity and therefore conveys no
_____________.
.
A. registered; owner forged; title
B. forged; title
C. genuine; title
D. compulsory; owner
For a regular lot single detached Economic Housing Project, the
minimum lot frontage is
meters.
A. 8 8
B. 10
C. 3
D. 6
A person who lost a movable property or has been unlawfully
deprived thereof, may ______________ it from the person in
possession of the same.
A. loss recover
B. recover
C. not recover
D. never prejudice
Mang Pablo is an applicant of a piece of public land for free patent
in CENRO "Z":

Upon verification of his public land application, it was found out

that he is not the original survey claimant. What proof of ownership
Mang Pablo should submit in order that his public land application
shall be given further due course?
A. Letter from the PENRO.
B. Sketch plan.
C. Relocation plan.
D. Deed of transfer.
deed of transfer

How can we verify from CENRO "z" if Mang Pablo was the original From the list of survey claimants.
claimant or not?
A. Refer to the records of DAR. Records office
B. Letter from the City Assessor.
C. From the list of survey claimants.
D. From available records of a friend.

Who is authorized to verify whether or not the land application of

Mang Pablo is already covered by a land patent/title or an existing
public land application?
A. Records officer
B. CENRO
C. PENRO
D. Hearing officer
Mang Isko plans to put up a hotel/resort in his five hectares lot.

If his proposed project is within an environmentally critical area,

what kind of clearance does he need?
A. EIS
B. PEP
C. ECC
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Who proclaims certain areas
environmentally critical as per PD 1586?
A. Senate President
B. President of the Philippines
C. DENR Secretary ECC
D. Speaker, House of Representatives
DENR Secretary
Who issues Environmental Compliance Certificate based on DAO
2003-30? DENR-EMB Director
A. DENR-LMB Director
B. Regional Executive Director
C. DENR-EMB Director
D. Asst. Secretary for Operations
Tenant X was CARP beneficiary of a 2-hectare lot under RA No.
9700.

Is he still qualified to be awarded additional area?

A. Yes, but NOT more than one hectare.
B. He is NO longer qualified.
C. He can still avail additional 3-hectares.
D. No, he is only entitled to be awarded once.

In case he is NO longer able to cultivate

Yes, but NOT more than one hectare.
the awarded land due to old age after eleven years, can he transfer
or convey the said land?
Yes, he can transfer to the LBP.
A. Yes, he can transfer to the LBP.
B. No, it is against the law.
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C. He can transfer but wait for a year before he can apply again.
D. He can sell and apply again after 3-years.

The children or spouse of a transferor of a land subject of agrarian

reform as per RA 9700 can repurchase the subject land from the
government within a period of years.
A. 5
B. 1
C. 7
D. 2
Engr. Y donated his three (3) hectares property in favor of Mr.

What is the main consideration in this transaction?

A. P50,000 & a second hand car.
B. Love & affection.
C. Care & enmity
D. P20,000 plus an old house.

Who is the recipient in a deed of love & affection

donation?
A. Donor donee
B. Children
C. Benefactor No, it must be done in a public document.
D. Donee

The donation was made verbally because Engr. Y was in America

to claim his $5- Million prize in a lottery. Is the transaction valid?
A. No, it must be done in a public document.
B. No problem because $5M is more or less P260,000,000.00
C. Yes, Engr. Y was already a millionaire when he donated land.
D. Yes, because Mr. Z is his brother- in law.
Mang Isko is a CARP beneficiary of a 3-hectare lot under RA No.
9700.

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the land awarded to him may be foreclosed by the
A. LBP
B. DENR
C. PARC
D. DAR

After his land is forfeited, DAR shall subsequently award the

foreclosed land to _________
LBP
A. the wife of Mang Isko
B. other qualified beneficiaries
other qualified beneficiaries
C. any employee of DAR
D. the nearest kin of Mang Isko
permanently
In case the land awarded to Mang Isko was
foreclosed, he shall thereafter be ___________ disqualified from
becoming a beneficiary.
A. transitorily
B. temporarily
C. permanently
D. momentarily
Mang Panyong would like to donate some of his properties to one
of his children.

What are the requirements before a donation is perfected?

I. The donor must have the capacity to donate.
II. The donor must declare his SALN yearly.
III. He must have donative intent or animus donandi.
IV. The donee must accept or consent to the
donation.
A. II, III, IV
B. I, II, IV
C. I, III, IV I, III, IV
D. I, II, III
Donee
Once the deed of donation is perfected,
who has the sole authority to sell or transfer the said property? No, donations cannot encompass future properties.
A. Donee.
B. Donee with the approval of DENR.
C. Donor.
D. Donor with the consent of DENR.

There are other future properties of Mang Panyong. Can these be

subjected to donation as well?
A. Yes, because it is a part and parcel of his properties.
B. No, donations cannot encompass future properties.
C. Yes, he can dispose his properties at his own will and volition.
D. No, he needs the consent of the DOJ before he can dispose it.
What law prohibits registration of documents affecting real prop-
erty which is delinquent in payment of real estate taxes?

A. RA 456 RA 456
B. RA 1227
C. RA 1700
D. RA 224
These are properties owned by the state in its public or sovereign
capacity and intended for public use and not for the use of the
state as juridical person.
A. Community property Public dominion
B. Public dominion
C. Patrimonial property
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Who appoints the members of the board of examiners for GE?
A. The PRC
B. Commission on Appointment President
C. President
D. GEPI
What is RA 3844?

A. Accessibility Law
Environmental Code of the Philippines
B. Environmental Code of the Philippines
C. AgriculturalLandReformCodeof1963
D. Urban Land Reform of the Philippines
RA 7652 is also known as:

A. PhilippineMiningActof1995
Investors' Lease Act
B. Investors' Lease Act
C. Urban Development and Housing Act of 1992 D. Small Scale
Mining Program Act
Which characteristic does NOT refer to an alluvion?

A. Accretion is gradual
B. There is only attachment Accretion can be identified
C. Accretion can be identified
D. Accretion belongs to the owner of the land to
which attachment is made
Which are examples of personal properties?

A. Machinery, receptacles, instruments or implements intended

by the owner of the tenement for an industry or works which may
be carried on in a building or on a piece of land, and which tend
directly to meet the needs of the said industry or works
B. Mines, quarries, and slag dumps, while the matter thereof forms
Shares of stock of agricultural, commercial, and industrial entities
part of the bed, and waters either running or stagnant
with real estate
C. Animal houses, pigeon-houses, beehives, fishponds or breed-
ing places of similar nature, in case their owner has placed them
or preserves them with the intention to have them permanently
attached to the land, and forming a permanent part of it; the
animals in these places are included
D. Shares of stock of agricultural, commercial, and industrial en-
tities with real estate
Which falls under immovable property?

A. Fertilizers used on a piece of land

B. Forces of nature Fertilizers used on a piece of land
C. Obligationswhichhavefortheirobjectdemandable
sums
D. Actions which have for their object movables

Andres is a riparian owner of a parcel of registered land. His

land has gradually diminished in area due to the current of the
river while the registered land of Mario on the opposite bank has
increased by 200-square meters. Who has a better right over the
200-square meter area that has been added?
mario
A. Andres
yes
B. Mario
One with a period
C. the State
D. No one

In the preceding situation, may a third party acquire the

200-square meter land by prescription?
A. Yes
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B. No
C. DependsonAndres
D. Depends on Mario

In this kind of contractual obligation where demandability or ex-

tinguishment is subject to the expiration of a term.

A. Pure
B. Indivisible
C. One with a period
D. Reciprocale
Bogart contracted the services of Geodetic Engr. Jaime to conduct
a relocation survey of his twenty-four hectares property for a
professional fee of P180,000. Who is the passive subject?

A. Engr. Jaime
B. Bogart
C. Surveyman of Engr.
D. Creditor of Bogart

Mang Dante promised to pay Engr. Bernardo 150,000 pesos if

he can undertake a subdivision survey of his property, which
is located in an MNLF infested area. This is an example of Engr. Jaime
______________. mixed obligation and contract
Consideration
A. mixed obligation and contract
B. pure obligation and contract
C. casualobligation
D. conditional obligation

The following are elements of an obligation, except:

A. Juridical/ legal tie

B. Passive subject
C. Active subject
D. Consideration
The voluntary management of the property or affairs of another
without the knowledge or consent of the latter is called:

A. Negotiorum gestio Negotiorum gestio

B. Quasi-contract
C. Solutioindebiti
D. Quasi-delict
Paulo buys a dozen apples worth Php107. He pays a Php500- bill
and the seller gave him change amounting to Php453. Paulo has
a duty to refund the over change because of:
Solutio indebiti
A. Negotiorum gestio
B. Solutio indebiti
C. Reciprocal obligation
D. Quasi-delict
This happened when the creditor makes a demand and the obligor
fails to deliver the thing.

A. Moraaccipiendi Morasolvendi
B. Negligence
C. Morasolvendi
D. Compensatiomorae
Charliegavehisdiamond-encrustedwatchworthPhp
25,000.00 to his friend Danny as a birthday gift. Danny readily
accepted the gift with profuse gratitude. One month later, they
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had a serious quarrel; hence, Charlie demanded the return of the
watch from Danny. Danny refused to return the watch. What is the
nature of this donation?

A. Valid,becausetherewasintentiontodonateand delivery by the

donor Charlie.
Void, because the value of the thing donated exceeded Php
B. Valid, because there was acceptance and receipt of the donat-
5,000.00 and the donation and acceptance were not in writing.
ed personal property by the donee Danny.
C. Void, because the value of the thing donated exceeded Php
5,000.00 and the donation and acceptance were not in writing.
D. Void,becausethevalueofthethingdonated exceeded Php
5,000.000 and the donation and acceptance were not in a public
instrument.
Jun went to Australia for a year and left his fishpond in the Philip-
pines. Seeing that the fish were ready for harvest, Julio harvested
the fish and sold the harvest to a market vendor. What juridical
relation does this contemplate between Jun and Julio?
Negotiorum gestio
A. Negotiorum gestio
B. Reciprocal obligation
C. Quasi-delict
D. Solutio indebiti
The juridical relation which is created when something is received
when there is no right to demand it and it was unduly delivered
through mistake.
Solutioindebiti
A. Negotiorumgestio
B. Quasi-contract
C. Solutioindebiti
D. Quasi-delict
All Land Transfer Certificates issued pursuant to PD 27 shall be
filed by ________ and recorded with the __________.
A. DAR; Land Registration Commission
DAR; Land Registration Commission
B. DA; Registry of Deeds
C. DENR;BureauofLands
D. DAR; Registry of Deeds
Under RA 6657, if the land owner rejects the offer of the Depart-
ment of Agrarian Reform (DAR), what step may DAR take?
A. Find another land with the same characteristics
B. Resend the notice containing DAR's offer with
directive to accept said offer under pain of being
Conduct administrative proceedings to determine the just com-
sanctioned for non-compliance
pensation for the land
C. Conduct administrative proceedings to determine the just com-
pensation for the land
D. Consign the amount as stated in the offer in the
landowner's account and indicate such amount to
be just compensation for the land
X owns a property situated at a lower elevation than Y. Water flows
naturally and without intervention from Y's property towards that
of X. May X block the flow of water?

A. Yes, provided X can provide an alternative method of drainage.

B. No, X is obliged to receive the water absolutely. C. Yes, because Yes, provided X can provide an alternative method of drainage.
he has the right to protect his
property Yes, Y is prohibited from building structures that will increase the
D. No, X cannot prevent the free and natural flow of natural flow of water
water

If the flow of water descends downwards because of manmade

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A. No, Y has no liability because the flow of water downwards is
caused by gravity
B. Yes, Y is prohibited from building structures that will increase
the natural flow of water
C. Yes, there is a legal presumption that Y intends to cause dam-
age to X's property
D. No, Y did not intend for the water to flow to X's propertyWhich
characteristic does NOT refer to an alluvion?
A delayed accession is
A. formation of an island
B. avulsion avulsion
C. alluvium
D. changeinthecourseofriverbed
Act No. 4054 provides that the duration of a tenancy contract
depends on the stipulation of the parties. If there is no such
stipulation, what is the duration?
A. Court will fix the duration for the parties
1 agricultural year
B. 1 agricultural year
C. Continuous until one party notifies the other of its desireto
terminatethecontract
D. 3years
For many years, the Nile river deposited soil along its bank, beside
the titled land of Moses. In time, such deposit reached an area
of 1000 square meters. With the permission of Moses, Ramses
cultivated the said area. Ten years later, a big flood occurred in the
river and transferred the 1000 square meters to the opposite bank,
beside the land of Joshua. The land transferred is now contested
by Moses and Joshua as riparian owners and by Ramses who Moses, by right of accretion
claims ownership by prescription. Who should prevail? Why?

A. Moses, by right of accretion

B. Ramses, by prescription since 10 years had passed
C. Joshua, by right of avulsion
D. The state
John owns a landlocked property. May he demand a right of way
from the adjoining owner?
A. No, he cannot encroach on someone else's property
B. Yes, the adjoining owner must provide John a
Yes, as long as it is least prejudicial to the adjoining property
direct route to the public highway
C. Yes, as long as it is least prejudicial to the adjoining property
D. No, he needs to petition the government to provide road from
his property to the public highway
How to compute value of land under Tenant
Emancipation Act?
A. 1 1D2 times the average harvest of 3 normal crop
years
B. 2 1D2 times the average harvest of 2 normal crop 2 1D2times the average harvest of 3 normal crop
years years
C. 3 1D2 times the average harvest of 3 normal crop
years
D. 2 1D2 times the average harvest of 3 normal crop
years
Which is the correct title to description combination?
A. RA 386 - Land Registration Act
B. RA 7076 - Philippine Mining Act of 1995 PD 1152 - Environmental Code of the Philippines
C. PD 1152 - Environmental Code of the Philippines D. RA 1191
- Land Reform Act of 1955
Any Filipino citizen can acquire A&D lands of the public domain
through lease, provided it is not more than ______ hectares.
A. 1000
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B. 500
C. 12 500
D. 24
For purpose of qualifying a public land applicant of a free patent
under RA 10023, the average annual income of a 2nd class
municipality where he is applying is equal to or more than 45
million but not exceeding _______.
55M
A. 65M
B. 55M
C. 45M
D. 74M
Prior to the expiration of his lease contract, can an
individual in alienable public agricultural land allowed by law to
purchase the lease area
A. Yes, to ensure that every square inch of the land become
productive.
Yes, subject to restrictions of existing laws, rules and regulations.
B. No, the leased area cannot be purchased. It can only be leased.
C. No, the leased area cannot be the subject of sales patent
application.
D. Yes, subject to restrictions of existing laws, rules and regula-
tions.
If you are a victim of forcible entry, what will you do to protect your
interests?
A. Use force and intimidation to recover your property.
File a complaint for ejectment immediately.
B. Call the attention of the concerned PARO.
C. File a complaint for ejectment immediately.
D. Refer the matter to the LRA administrator.
Can we acquire public dominion through prescription?
A. Yes, if we are in actual occupation and cultivation
B. No, because there is no public land application filed No, it cannot be acquired through prescription
C. Yes, if we are in open and continuous possession
D. No, it cannot be acquired through prescription
Penalty for fraudulent acts in reconstitution of lost or destroyed
certificate of titles.
A. 1 year imprisonment, 10000 fine
2 years imprisonment, 20000 fine
B. 2 years imprisonment, 20000 fine
C. 12 years imprisonment, 2000000 fine
D. Reclusion perpetua
Natural born citizens of the Philippines who is not an owner of
more than 12 hectares of land who since June 12, 1945 or prior
thereto continuously occupied and cultivated either by himself
or through his predecessors in interest on public lands which is
subject to disposition could perfect his title thru:
RTC
A. RTC
B. DENR
C. Bureau of Lands
D. Office of the President
The maximum area obtainable under purchase (sale) of public
lands under the 1987 constitution.
A. 12 hectares
12 hectares
B. 1000 hectarees
C. 24 hectares
D. 500 hectares

Maximum area of public agricultural land allowed for lease for

corporations or associations of which 60% of the capital belongs
to Filipinos. 1000 hectares
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C. 2000 hectares
D. 48 hectares
With respect to registered lands what is the best
evidence of ownership?
A. Documents
Torrens title
B. Torrens title
C. Possession
D. Actual occupation
These are properties owned by the state in its public or sovereign
capacity and intended for public use and not for the use of the
state as juridical person.
A. Communityproperty Property Dominion
B. Property Dominion
C. Patrimonialproperty
D. Immovable property
A person, alone or with aid, undertakes to cultivate a piece of agri-
cultural land belonging to or legally possessed by another; a price
certain or ascertainable is to be paid by the person cultivating the
land either in percentage of production or fixed amount in money Leasehold tenancy
or in both. This is referred to as:
A. Share tenancy C. Final harrowing
B. Leasehold tenancy D. Agrarian reform
Who is the chairperson of PARC?
A. Secretary of DAR
B. President of the Philippines President of the Philippines
C. SecretaryofDENR
D. Secretary of DA
Are tax declarations conclusive evidence of ownership?
A. No,it is merely a proof that the holder has a claim of title over
the property No,it is merely a proof that the holder has a claim of title over the
B. Yes, for no one will pay taxes for a property that he does not own property
C. Yes, it is a good indicia of possession in the concept of owner
D. Depends on the location of the property
The new foreshore along the reclaimed areas shall be the property
of ______
A. respective municipalities
national government
B. respective cities
C. anindividualbuyer
D. national government
Can an owner of a piece of land claim ownership over the aerial
space exactly above his property on the surface of the earth?
A. No,airspacebelongstothestate
Yes, subject to requirements of aerial navigation
B. No, the title only refers to land
C. Yes, subject to requirements of aerial navigation
D. Yes, as long a she obtain permit to use the airspace
This is extension of the right to that which is incorporated or
attached to a thing which belongs to such person
A. Accession Discreta
Accession Continua
B. Accession Continua
C. Accession Natural
D. Changing of River Beds
It is the privilege granted by the State to a person to utilize forest
resources within any forest land, with the right of occupation and
possession over the same, to the exclusion of others except the
government, but with the corresponding obligation to develop,
LicenseAgreement
protect and rehabilitate the same, in accordance with the terms
and conditions set forth in said agreement
A. LicenseAgreement
B. Permit
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C. License
D. Lease
Which characteristic does NOT refer to an alluvion?
A. Accretion is gradual
B. There is only attachment Accretion can be identified
C. Accretion can be identified
D. Accretion cannot be identified
All original surveys of lands, claimed or owned by individuals,
partnership, corporations or any other form of organization, un-
dertaken for use in original land registration proceedings pursuant
to PD 1529:
Private Land Surveys
A. Private Land Surveys
B. Amendment Surveys
C. Public Land Surveys
D. Conversion Surveys
Any Filipino citizen can acquire A&D lands of the public domain
through lease, provided it is not more than, _____________
hectares.
500
A. 1000
B. 500
C. 12
D. 24
For purpose of qualifying a public land applicant of a free patent
under RA 10023, the average annual income of a 2nd class
municipality where he is applying is equal to or more than 45
million but not exceeding
55M
A. 65M
B. 55M
C. 45M
D. 75M
What are the distinctions between usufruct and a lease?
A. In a usufruct, it is always a real right. While in a lease, it may be
a real or a personal right.
B. In a usufruct, it is created by contract, while in a lease, it is In a usufruct, it is always a real right. While in a lease, it may be a
created by the government. real or a personal right.
C. In a lease contract, the leasee has duty to make ordinary
repairs, while in usufructuary, he has no duty to make repairs.
D. None of the Above
If you are a victim of forcible entry, what will you do to protect your
interests?
A. Use force and intimidation to recover your property
File a complaint for ejectment immediately.
B. Call the attention of the concerned PARO.
C. File a complaint for ejectment immediately.
D. Refer the matter to the LRA administrator.
Some of the co-owners of an old house would like to convert it into
a hotel for productive purposes. Others would like to preserve as
an ancestral home. What is the best solution?
A. Seek relief from the court.
Seek relief from the court.
B. They should seek assistance from the office of the city engineer.
C. Proceed with the conversion anyways, it is
beneficial to everybody.
D. Consult other relatives

Juan and Rex are co-owners of a piece of land in Cagayan. Juan

sold his undivided interest in the property to Marian to support
his children in college. After two days, Juan and Rex hired the
No, she can still enforce her rights against the vendor.
services of a Geodetic Engineer to subdivide the subject land after
which, Juan and Rex were given separate land titles. Is the right
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A. No, she is not a co-owner.

B. Yes, she was not informed of the partition of the property.
C. No, she can still enforce her rights against the vendor.
D. Yes, the subdivision was done in bad faith.
Can we acquire public dominion through prescription?
A. Yes, if we are in actual occupation and cultivation
B. No, because there is no public land application filed No, it cannot be acquired through prescription
C. Yes, if we are in open and continuous possession D. No, it
cannot be acquired through prescription
Penalty for fraudulent acts in reconstitution of lost or destroyed
certificate of titles.
A. 1 year imprisonment, 10000fine
2 years imprisonment, 20000 fine
B. 2 years imprisonment, 20000 fine
C. 12 years imprisonment, 2000000 fine
D. Reclusion perpetua
Natural born citizens of the Philippines who is not an owner of
more than 12 hectares of land who since June 12, 1945 or prior
thereto continuously occupied and cultivated either by himself
or through his predecessors in interest on public lands which is
subject to disposition could perfect his title thru: RTC
A. RTC
B. Bureau of Lands
C. DENR
D. Office of the President
Apprehension is the initial measure taken by the
DENR when probable illegal forest products are found or inter-
cepted and are put under temporary possession and control by
authorized officers.

On the other hand, seizure is the official act of taking illegal forest
products into government custody, pending formal administrative
proceedings for its disposition. Both statements are true

A. Both statements are false

B. Both statements are true
C. The first statement is true while the second
statement is false
D. The first statement is false while the second
statement is true
These are lands of public domain that have been
subjected to the present system of classification and have been
declared to be no longer needed for forest purposes.
A. Forestlands Alienable and disposable lands
B. Grasslands
C. Alienable and disposable lands
D. Pasturelands
The Water Code of the Philippines refers to
A. RA7076
C. RA8371 PD1067
B. DAO2000-03
D. PD1067
Amendments to PD 705 - Revised Forestry Code are embodied
in

A. PD1552 PD1559
B. PD1551
C. PD1559
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What Section of RA 6657 provides that: Incentives for
Voluntary Offers for Sales. — Landowners, other than banks and
other financial institutions, who voluntarily offer their lands for sale
shall be entitled to an additional 5% cash payment.
Sec19
A. Sec13
B. Sec24
C. Sec19
D. Sec28
Which of these is an immovable property?
A. Shares of stock of agricultural, commercial and industrial enti-
ties
B. Fertilizer actually used on a piece of land Fertilizer actually used on a piece of land
C. Forces of nature which are brought under control by science
D. Obligations and actions which have for their object movables or
demandable sums
What law governs CARPER?
A. RA6657
B. RA8532 RA9700
C. RA9700
D. RA10010
Funding sources for CARPER are Agrarian Reform Fund and
other funding sources in the amount of at least ____.
A. P150,000,000,000.00
P150,000,000,000.00
B. P15,000,000,000.00
C. P150,000,000.00
D. P75,000,000,000.00
Which mode of acquisition was discontinued under the CARPER?
A. Voluntary offer to sell
B. Voluntary land transfer Voluntary land transfer
C. Compulsory acquisition
D. Public auction
Under CARL and CARPER, conversion of agricultural lands may
be authorized by DAR after the lapse of ___ years from its award.

A. 2years 5years
B. 5years
C. 10years
D. 3years
Can family members of the transferor repurchase the land under
RA 6657?
A. No, because it is prohibited to transfer lands
required under RA 6657.
Yes, with in two years.
B. No, it is against the law and therefore there is
nothing to repurchase.
C. Yes, with in two years.
D. Yes, with in three years.
Any person found extracting and disposing minerals without a
mining agreement lease, permit or license, shall upon conviction
be fined or imprisoned from six months to ______________ years.
A. 10 3
B. 6
C. 3
D. 12

The minimum period given to a license under the

timber license agreement, renewable for the same period is
________________ years. 25
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C. 25
D. 10
What kind of watershed area that needs immediate protections
and rehabilitation in support to existing and future hydro-electric
power, irrigations and domestics water needs?
A. Virginforest Critical watershed
B. Agro-forestry
C. Private reforestation project
D. Critical watershed
The maximum area that a qualified person may hold at any time
under exploration shall be _______ blocks onshore in the entire
Philippines for individuals.
A. 20 40
B. 100
C. 40
D. 80
An agreement where the government grants to the
contractor the exclusive right to conduct mining operations within
a contract area and shares in the gross output. The contractor
shall provide the financing, technology, management and person-
nel necessary for the implementation of this agreement. Mineral production sharing agreement
A. Co-productionagreement
B. Joint venture agreement
C. Mineral production sharing agreement
D. Labor-production agreement
Process of recovering materials intended for the same or different
purpose without the alteration of physical and chemical charac-
teristics.
A. Reduce Reuse
B. Recycle
C. Reuse
D. Segregation
The allowable area for mining exploration by an
individual in any one province is twenty (20) meridional blocks or
equal equivalent to _____________ hectares.
A. 1,500 1,620
B. 1,620
C. 2,620
D. 500
Prior to the expiration of his lease contract, can an individual in
alienable public agricultural land allowed by law to purchase the
lease area?
A. Yes, to ensure that every square inch of the land become
productive.
No, the leased area cannot be purchased. It can only be leased.
B. No, the leased area cannot be purchased. It can only be leased.
C. No, the leased area cannot be the subject of sales patent
application.
D. Yes, subject to restrictions of existing laws, rules and regula-
tions.
Don was the owner of an agricultural land with no access to
a public road. He had been passing through the land of Ernie
with the latter's approval for over 10 years. Subsequently, Don
subdivided his property into 20 residential lots and sold them to
different persons. Ernie blocked the pathway and refused to let
the buyers pass through his land. Did Don acquire an easement No
of right of way?
A. Yes
B. No
C. It depends
D. NOTA
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After 5 years from the issuance of the patent and within 25 years
after the issuance of the title, no alienation, transfer or conveyance
of any homestead maybe done without the approval of:
A. Secretary of DENR Secretary of DENR
B. President of the Philippines
C. Director of Lands
D. Regional Trial Court
Demetrio knew that a piece of land bordering the beach belonged
to Ernesto. Ernesto went abroad, Demetrio occupied the same
and constructed thereon nipa sheds with tables and benches
which he rented out to people who want to have a picnic by the
beach. When he returned, he demanded the return of the land.
Demetrio agreed to do so after he has removed the nipa sheds.
Ernesto
Ernesto refused to let Demetrio remove the nipa sheds on the
ground that these already belonged to him. Who is correct?
A. Ernesto
B. Demetrio
C. Both of them
D. None of them
Who has the direct executive control on the sale, disposition and
management of the lands of the public domain?
A. Municipal Court
Bureau of Lands
B. Bureau of Lands
C. District Land Officers
D. Regional Trial Court
Mike built a house on his lot in Pasay City. Two years later, a survey
disclosed that portion of the building actually stood on the neigh-
boring land of Jose, to the extent of 40 sqm. Jose claims that Mike
is a builder in bad faith because should know the boundaries of his
lot and demands that the portion of the house which encroached
on his land should be destroyed or removed. Mike replies that he
Mike is a builder in good faith
is a builder in good faith and offer to buy the land occupied by the
building instead. Which is true?
A. Mike is a builder in good faith
B. Mike is a builder in bad faith
C. Mike is the real land owner
D. Cannot be determined
Who has the sole power to declare that lands (alienable and
disposable) are open to disposition or concession under the Public
Land Act?
A. President of the Philippines President of the Philippines
B. Regional Trial Court
C. Secretary of DENR
D. CENRO
The power of the government to protect private property for public
use upon payment of just compensation.
A. Eminent domain
Eminent domain
B. Power of taxation
C. Police power
D. Escheat
Filomena bought a parcel of unregistered land from Hipolito. When
she had the property titled and declared for tax purposes, she
sold it. It was found out that Filomena falsely stated that Hipolito
sold it to her because Hipolito is already dead during that time. Is
Filomena the lawful owner?
No because Torrens certificate does not vest or create title.
A. Yes because she already paid the taxes of the land.
B. No because payment taxes is not a proof of
ownership.
C. Yes because the proper was titled under her name.
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Properties which belong to the state, without being for public use
and are intended for some public service or for the development
of the national wealth is considered.
A. Property of the public dominion Property of the public dominion
B. Patrimonial property of the state
C. Personal property of the state
D. Real property of the state
The residents of a subdivision have been using an open strip of
land as passage to the highway for over 30 years. The owner of
that land decided, however, to close it in preparation for building
his house on it. The residents protested, claiming that they be-
came owners of the land through acquisitive prescription, having
been in possession of the same in the concept of owners, publicly,
peacefully, and continuously for more than 30 years. Is this claim
correct? No, the residents have not been in continuous possession of the
A. No, the residents have not been in continuous possession of the land since they merely passed through it in going to the highway.
land since they merely passed through it in going to the highway.
B. No, the owner did not abandon his right to the property; he
merely tolerated his neighbors' use of it for passage.
C. Yes, residents of the subdivision have become owners by ac-
quisitive prescription.
D. Yes, community ownership by prescription prevails over private
claims.
Whenever there is a cloud on title to real property or any interest
therein, by reason of any instrument, record, claim, encumbrance
or proceeding which is apparently valid or effective but is in truth
and in fact invalid, in effective, violable or unenforceable and
maybe prejudicial to said title, an action maybe brought to remove
Quieting of title
such cloud, this action is known as:
A. Quieting of title
B. Usufruct
C. Pacto de retro
D. Pro rata
X and Y were to marry in 3 months. Meantime, to express his
affection, X donated a house and lot to Y, which donation X
wrote in a letter to Y. Y wrote back, accepting the donation and
took possession of the property. Before the wedding, however, Y
suddenly died of heart attack. Can Y's heirs get the property?
A. No, since the marriage did not take place. No, since the donation and its acceptance are not in a public
B. Yes, since all the requisites of a donation of an immovable are instrument.
present.
C. No, since the donation and its acceptance are not in a public
instrument.
D. Yes, since X freely donated the property to Y who became its
owner.
It is the holding of a thing or the enjoyment of a right.
A. Pacto de retro
B. Usufruct Possession
C. Negotiorum gestio
D. Possession
Can future inheritance be the subject of a contract of sale?
A. No, since it will put the predecessor at the risk of harm from a
tempted buyer, contrary to public policy. B. Yes, since the death of
the decedent is certain to occur.
No, since the seller owns no inheritance while his predecessor
C. No, since the seller owns no inheritance while his predecessor
lives.
lives.
D. Yes, but on the condition that the amount of the inheritance can
only be ascertained after the obligations of the estate have been
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Which of the following donations shall be void.
A. Those made between persons who were guilty of adultery or
concubinage
B. Those made between persons found guilty of the
All of the above
same criminal offense, in consideration thereof C.Those made to
a public officer or his wife, descendants and ascendants by reason
of his office
D. All of the above
The immovable that which is the subject of the easement is called.
A. Servient estate
B. Dominant estate Servient estate
C. Real estate
D. All of the above
Which of these lands of public domain not included under Public
Land Act (CA 141)?
A. National Parks
National Parks
B. Alienable or disposable lands
C. Timber lands
D. Mineral lands
An applicant for homestead acquires vested right in the property
from the time that:
A. The homestead patent was issued
He has fully complied with all the terms and
B. He has fully complied with all the terms and
condition and the requirements of the Public Land
condition and the requirements of the Public Land
Act
Act
C. He has complied with the residence requirements
D. Has complied with the cultivation requirements
For the purpose of the administration and disposition, the lands of
the public domain alienable or disposable shall be classified, ac-
cording to the use of purposes to which such lands are destined,
as follows:
A. agricultural, residential, industrial, or for similar productive pur- All of the above
poses
B. Educational, charitable, or other similar purposes
C. Reservations for townsites and for public and quasi- public uses
D. All of the above
The reversion of property to the government when the owner dies
without having a will of heirs.
A. Jus utendi
Escheat
B. Just abutendi
C. Escheat
D. Jus dispodendi
Which of the following are considered properties of public do-
main?
A. Those intended for public use such as road, streets, canals,
rivers, ports and bridges constructed by the state
B. Those which belong to the state, without being use for public
and are intended for some public service or for the development
All of the above
of the national wealth
C. Those properties for public use in provinces, cities, municipal-
ities such as provincial roads, city streets, squares, fountains and
public works for public service paid for by said provinces, cities or
municipalities
D. All of the above
Modes of acquiring continuous and apparent easement.
A. By virtue of title
B. By prescription of 10 years A and B
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Ownership and other real rights over immovable also pre-
scribe through uninterrupted adverse possession thereof for
__________ years, without need of title or of good faith.
A. 10 30
B. 30
C. 5
D. 8
Other than the applicant, who else is being notified in an ordinary
land registration proceedings?
A. Director, NHA
Director, LMB of DENR
B. DAR Regional Director
C. Director, LMB of DENR
D. Director General of NEDA
Within what period should your file action for forcible entry?
A. Within one year
B. Within 3 months Within one year
C. Within one month
D. Within 2 years
The cancellation of a free patent is between the grantor and the
A. DARAB
B. DENR Applicant/ grantee
C. Applicant/ grantee
D. LRA/ Registration of deeds
A parcel of land owned in common by five sisters who are all
OFWs and their only brother, Juan. Juan remained as a farmer
and is the only co-heir tilling the land for more than 30 years. The
five other co-heirs requested Juan to subdivide the land being
cultivated by him. Juan refused violently. Can the co-heirs demand
the subdivision of their property? Yes, because of the existence of co-ownership.
A. Yes, because of the existence of co-ownership.
B. No, because Juan is the actual tiller of the land.
C. No, Juan is in actual possession of the land.
D. Yes, Juan has been enjoying all the benefits for the past 30
years.
Maximum area of public agricultural land allowed for lease for an
individual who is a Filipino citizen of lawful age
A. 48 hectares
500 hectares
B. 500 hectares
C. 12 hectares
D. 1000 hectares
The maximum period of lease of public agricultural lands to qual-
ified persons.
A. 5 years renewable for another 5 years
25 years renewable for another 25 years
B. 25 years renewable for another 25 years
C. Indefinite period of time
D. yearly
Andres is a riparian owner of a parcel of registered land. His land,
however, has gradually diminished in area due to the current of
the river, while the registered land of Mario on the opposite bank
has gradually increased in area by 200-square meters. Who has
the better right over the 200- square meter area? Mario
A. Andres
B. Mario
C. 1D2 each
D. State

Machinery, receptacles, instruments or implements intended by

the owner of the tenement for an industry or works which may
Immovable property
be carried on in a building or on a piece of land and which tends
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A. Personal property
B. Movable property
C. Immovable property
D. Patrimonial property
The maximum area that a qualified person may hold at any time
under a mineral agreement shall be ________ blocks onshore
in any province for partnerships, corporations, cooperatives or
associations.
100
A. 200
B. 100
C. 50
D. 300
The water, sea bottom and subsurface measured from the base-
line of the Philippine Archipelago up two hundred nautical miles
(200 n.m.) offshore
A. Territorial sea Exclusive Economic Zone
B. Exclusive Economic Zone
C. High Seas
D. Contiguous zone
This is the right to alienate property
A. jus utendi
B. jus disponendi jus disponendi
C. jus abutendi
D. jus vindicandi
May a real property be classified validly as personal property?
A. Yes, by special provision of our laws.
B. Yes, by agreement between the parties. A and B are both correct.
C. A real property is always a real property.
D. A and B are both correct.
Which of the following is not a characteristic of a co- ownership?
A. There must be more than one subject or owner. B. There is one
physical whole divided into ideal shares.
The co-ownership has juridical personality.
C. Each share is definite in amount, but is not physically segre-
gated from the first.
D. The co-ownership has juridical personality.
A type of contract which requires delivery of the object of the
contract in order to be perfected
A. consensual contract
real contract
B. quasi-contract
C. real contract
D. contract of option
In order to reconstitute an original certificate of title, which of the
following sources will be used last in the reconstitution?

A. An authenticated copy of the decree of registration or patent,

as the case may be, pursuant to which the original certificate of
title was issued
B. A certified copy of the certificate of title, previously issued by
the register of deeds or by a legal custodian thereof An authenticated copy of the decree of registration or patent, as
C. The owner's duplicate of the certificate of title the case may be, pursuant to which the original certificate of title
D. The co-owner's, mortgagee's, or lessee's duplicate of the cer- was issued
tificate of title
The owner's duplicate of the certificate of title
Of the above sources in the previous question, which takes prece-
dence over the others?

A. An authenticated copy of the decree of registration or patent, as

the case may be, pursuant to which the original certificate of title
was issued B. A certified copy of the certificate of title, previously
issued by the register of deeds or by a legal custodian thereof
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C. The owner's duplicate of the certificate of title
D. The co-owner's, mortgagee's, or lessee's duplicate of the cer-
tificate of title
Within Urban Zones legitimate tenants who have resided on the
land for 10 years or more who have built their homes on the land
and residents who have legally occupied the lands by contract,
continuously for the last 10 years shall not be dispossessed of the
land and shall be allowed _______________ within a reasonable
right of first refusal to purchase
time and at reasonable prices
A. right of redemption
B. right of expropriation
C. right of first refusal to purchase
D. development rights
It is any natural mineral formation or deposit occurring in a cave
or lava tube, including but not limited to any stalactite, stalagmite,
helictite, cave flower, flowstone, concretion, drapery, rimstone or
formation of clay or mud.
Speleothem
A. Speleothem
B. Significant Cave
C. Speleogem
D. Cave
If a registered owner of a parcel of land wishes to convert the land
into a subdivision project, he should submit subdivision plan to:
A. Director of Lands
Director of Lands
B. Register of Deeds
C. Land Registration Authority
D. Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board
Is it always unethical to review the work of another geodetic
engineer?
A. Yes, but with certain limitations.
No, if you are permitted by him to do so.
B. No, if you are permitted by him to do so.
C. Yes, because it is violation of the PRC Law.
D. No, the work was only done by a surveyman.
The new foreshore along the reclaimed areas shall be the property
of _______
A. respective municipalities
national government
B. respective provinces
C. an individual buyer
D. national government
Can officials of the DENR issue survey authority/order within an
ongoing cadastral project?
A. DENR officers can issue survey authority and even survey
order.
DENR cannot issue survey authority/order within ongoing cadas-
B. It is the duty of the USEC for field operations to issue survey
tral project
order
C. DENR cannot issue survey authority/order within ongoing
cadastral project
D. It is the duty of DENR officials to issue survey authority/order
The minimum period given to a license under the timber license
agreement, renewable for the same period is ________________
years.
A. 50 25
B. 25
C. 30
D. 10

What are the distinctions between usufruct and a lease?

A. In a usufruct, it is always a real right. While in a
lease, it may be a real or a personal right.
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a lease, it is created by the government.
C. In a lease contract, the leasee has duty to make ordinary
In a usufruct, it is always a real right. While in a
repairs, while in usufructuary, he has
lease, it may be a real or a personal right.
no duty to make repairs.
D. NOTA
The president of condominium building is requiring all unit owners
to pay their contributions for the repair of the stairs up to the
4th floor. Unit owners of the ground floor refuse to pay. Can the
president compel them to pay?
A. Yes, all of them must contribute
Yes, all of them must contribute
B. No, because not all of them are using the stairs C. Yes, because
they are under obligation to
preserve the building
D. No, it is contractor-builder that can require
them to pay.
The CENRO concerned, shall process the public land application
under RA 10023 for a non-extendible period of _____________
days, from the date of filing of the application.
A. 160 120
B. 130
C. 90
D. 120
Some of the co-owners of an old house would like to convert it into
a hotel for productive purposes. Others would like to preserve as
an ancestral home. What is the best solution?
A. Seek relief from the court.
Seek relief from the court.
B. They should seek assistance from the office of
the city engineer.
C. Proceed with the conversion anyways, it is
beneficial to everybody. D. Consult other relatives
During land registration, what happens once the Court promul-
gates judgment in favor of registering the land under the appli-
cant's name?
A. Copy of the decree of registration is sent to the Registry of
The Land Registration Commission is instructed to issue the de-
Deeds
cree
B. The Land Registration Commission is instructed to issue the
decree
C. Adverse claimant files an answer to the application
D. Issuance of owner's duplicate certificate of OCT
It refers to the delay of obligee or creditor to accept the delivery of
the thing
A. Compensation Morae
Mora Accipiendi
B. Mora Solvendi
C. Mora Accipiendi
D. Dolo Incidente
Lands recorded under the Spanish Mortgage Law which are not
yet covered by Torrens title are considered
A. idle lands
unregistered lands
B. abandoned lands
C. untitled lands
D. unregistered lands
All of the following are qualifications for a PRC Commissioner
except
A. not pecuniary interested, in any school, institute, college or
university not pecuniary interested, in any school, institute, college or uni-
B. at least forty (40) years of age versity
C. familiar with the principles and methods of professional regu-
lation and/or licensing
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A, B, C, D and E made themselves solidarily indebted to X for the
amount of Php 50,000. When X demanded payment from A, the
latter refused to pay on the following grounds: B is only 16 years
old, C has already been condoned by X, D is insolvent and E was
given by X an extension of 6 months without the consent of the
D's insolvency
other 4 co-debtors. Which defense may A not validly avail of?
A. B's minority
B. D's insolvency
C. Condonation given to C
D. Extension given to E
As per PD 705, lands that are designated for the protection of
animals, birds and fishes and it is off limits to hunting are called
___________.
Game refuge/ bird sanctuary
A. National park/ grazing areas
B. Grazing lands/marine park
C. Seashore park/ marine park
D. Game refuge/ bird sanctuary
It is the privilege granted by the State to a person to utilize forest
resources within any forest land, with the right of occupation and
possession over the same, to the exclusion of others except the
government, but with the corresponding obligation to develop,
protect and rehabilitate the same, in accordance with the terms
License Agreement
and conditions set forth in said agreement
A. License Agreement
B. Permit
C. License
D. Lease
Marvin offered to construct the house of Carlos for a very reason-
able price of P900,000.00 giving the latter 10 days within which
to accept or reject the offer. On the fifth day, before Carlos could
make up his mind, Marvin withdrew his offer. Is the withdrawal
valid?
A. No, Carlos has 5 more days to decide on the offer Yes, Marvin may withdraw the offer at any time before the accep-
B. Yes, Marvin may withdraw the offer at any time before the tance of the offer.
acceptance of the offer.
C. No, Marvin should have first asked Carlos to provide an answer
even though the 10 days have not lapsed yet before withdrawing
the offer
D. Yes, but Marvin has to pay damages to Carlos
Petitions for reconstitution using owner's duplicate of the certifi-
cate of title, co-owner's, mortgagee's, or lessee's duplicate of the
certificate of title or annotations or memoranda appearing on the
owner's co-owner's mortgagee's or lessee's duplicate may be filed
with the ______________________ by the registered owner, his
Registry of Deeds
assigns, or other person having an interest in the property
A. Court of First Instance
B. Land Registration Authority
C. Registry of Deeds
D. Bureau of Lands
All original surveys of lands, claimed or owned by individuals,
partnership, corporations or any other form of organization, un-
dertaken for use in original land registration proceedings pursuant
to PD 1529:
Private Land Surveys
A. Private Land Surveys
B. Amendment Surveys
C. Public Land Surveys
D. Conversion Surveys

Can the government dispose of any property of public dominion?

A. Yes, because the government is the owner.
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B. No, because it is outside the commerce of man. C. No, but the
government can always exercise its
Yes, because the government is the owner.
police power.
D. Yes, but it should pass through DENR.
This refers to a derivative mode of acquiring ownership and other
real rights by virtue of which there being intention and capacity
on the part of the grantor and grantee and the pre-existence of
said rights in the estate of the grantor, they are transmitted to the
grantee through a just title. Tradition
A. Intellectual creation
B. Prescription
C. Tradition
D. Occupation
It refers to a written instrument executed in accordance with law,
wherein a person grants or conveys to another certain land, ten-
ements whether involving transfer of title or more encumbrances
A. Deed Deed
B. Land title
C. Certificate of Title
D. Public grant
All of these laws deal with land reform except:
A. RA 6389
B. RA 6552 RA 6552
C. PD 1517
D. RA 1400
Jose, Pedro and Mario owes Mr. Lim a total of Php 60,000.
When Mr. Lim demanded the return of the loan from Pedro, Pedro
paid his share of Php 20,000. What kind of obligation does this
contemplate?
Joint
A. Alternative
B. Joint
C. Solidary
D. Divisible
Dave finds out that his application for land registration has been
denied by the Court. Judgment of the Court was rendered on June
6, 2011. On November 3, 2011, Dave decides to assail the Court's
decision. What remedy can he avail of?
Relief from Judgment
A. Relief from Judgment
B. Review of Decree of Registration
C. Review of Judgment
D. Reconveyance of Property
Is abandonment applied to registered lands?
A. No, only personal property may be abandoned. B. Yes, it is
applied to all registered lands.
C. Not only registered lands because all kinds of properties can No, only personal property may be abandoned.
be abandoned.
D. Yes, registered lands can be abandoned for nonpayment of
taxes.
Under the comprehensive agrarian reform program, idle, aban-
doned, foreclosed and sequestered lands shall be planned for
distribution, as?
A. farm lots exclusively for rural women in the area. B. home lots farm and home lots for occupants of the subject lots.
for disqualified tenants in adjacent towns
C. residential lots for tenants in nearby barangays D. farm and
home lots for occupants of the subject lots.

Under our 1987 Constitution, are associations allowed to lease

alienable lands of the public domain?
Yes, they area.
A. Partnerships are allowed but no associations.
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C. No, they are not.
D. Only corporations are allowed.
Is an action to quite title prescriptible, if the plaintiff is in posses-
sion?
A. It is the duty of the court to determine.
No, because he is in possession.
B. Yes, because he abandoned his rights.
C. No, because he is in possession.
D. He can refer the matter to DAR.

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