USA HISTORY

RECONSTRUCTION 1865 1877

HOMESTEAD ACT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is NOT necessary to claim a piece of free land?
A
You must be the head of a household
B
You must own livestock
C
You must file an application with the government
D
You must be 21 years old
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An easement of necessity is co-extensive with the necessity as it existed when the easement was imposed. Other easements.-The extent of any other easement and the mode of its enjoyment must be fixed with reference to the probable intention of the parties, and the purpose for which the right was imposed or acquired.

Detailed explanation-2: -For an unmarried individual a person can hold not more than seven-and-a-half acres of land . A joint family with more than 5 members can not hold property of more than 15 acres. Maharashtra: In Maharashtra, a person who is already in the agriculture sector only can purchase agricultural land in Maharashtra.

Detailed explanation-3: -For example– X sells his land to Y for agricultural purpose. Here, Y cannot access his land without passing through Z’s land (his neighbour). Thus, this is an easement of necessity.

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