Umar Draz, Author at DocMCQs

Public right on thoroughfares includes width of:

A. 1 kadam

B. 1.5 kadams

C. 2 kadams

D. 3 kadams

Correct answer is: B. 1.5 kadams

Public right of way was fixed at 1.5 kadams.

Grantees with proprietary rights bound by conditions in:

A. Collector

B. Act itself

C. BoR

D. Original conditions

Correct answer is: B. Act itself

Schedule II imposed by Act itself.

“Tenant” includes:

A. Only original allottee

B. Allottee + successors

C. Only those who paid dues

D. Only residents

Correct answer is: B. Allottee + successors

Successors also considered tenants.

Act makes better provision for govt lands in:

A. NWFP

B. Punjab

C. All India

D. Sindh

Correct answer is: B. Punjab

This was specific to Punjab.

“Financial Commissioner” was replaced by:

A. Commissioner

B. EDO (Revenue)

C. BoR

D. Director Colonization

Correct answer is: C. BoR

Later amendments transferred powers to BoR.

Work benefiting several tenancies is improvement for:

A. Largest tenancy only

B. Each of them

C. None

D. First payer only

Correct answer is: B. Each of them

Benefit shared means each tenancy counts improvement.

Succession rules for female first allottee governed by:

A. Section 20

B. Section 21(a)

C. Section 22

D. Muslim Law

Correct answer is: B. Section 21(a)

Collector nominates successor from her issue or male agnates.

Collector’s power to resume tenancy under Sec 24 is:

A. Administrative

B. Judicial

C. Executive

D. Arbitrary

Correct answer is: A. Administrative

Resumption is administrative but requires hearing.

MCQ Test (MCQs The Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities Act, 2024) from page 1 to 5

Total Questions: 50

Total Marks: 50

Total Time: 37 min 30 sec

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Q1: Essential commodity definition is found in:

Section 4 Section 2(g) Schedule II Preamble

Q2: Attempt or abetment penalty:

Lesser than main offence Same as main offence Only fine Only warning

Q3: Appeal to appellate committee against Provincial Controller's order is:

Reviewable by High Court Final Advisory only Forwarded to Governor

Q4: Appeal to Divisional Commissioner's order is:

Further appealable to High Court Final Reviewable by Council Reviewable by Magistrate

Q5: Forfeiture applies if accused:

Pays fine early Is convicted of offence Files appeal Changes business

Q6: Price fixation can differ based on:

Weather Locality or brand category Export market Seller's choice

Q7: Orders may require maintaining:

Verbal records Books, accounts, and records for inspection No records Only purchase receipts

Q8: Orders may require marking commodities with:

Code number Sale prices Barcodes only Expiry dates only

Q9: Livestock and Dairy Development Department Secretary is:

Not included Member of the Council Chairperson of Council Only advisor

Q10: Chief Secretary is:

Chairperson Member of the Council Secretary of the Council Not part of Council

Q11: Number of Ministers in Price Control Council:

2 3 4 5

Q12: Actions under repealed Ordinance are:

Invalid Deemed taken under this Act Repealed also To be re-issued

Q13: The Act repealed:

Punjab Price Control Ordinance 2022 Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities Ordinance 2023 (V of 2024) Punjab Price Regulation Act 2020 Federal Price Control Act 2021

Q14: Orders under the Act have overriding effect:

Over all laws Over inconsistent provisions in any enactment other than the Act Over Constitution Over Federal laws only

Q15: Council may amend the Schedule by:

Executive order Notification in official Gazette Legislative bill only Special committee decision only

Q16: Council may frame regulations by:

Court order Notification in official Gazette Ministerial speech Chief Secretary's letter

Q17: Government may make rules by:

Press release Notification in official Gazette Circular letter Email notice

Q18: Protection applies to actions:

In negligence In public view In good faith Approved by court

Q19: Burden of proof lies on accused when:

Govt claims so He must prove lawful authority, permit, or licence when prohibited from an act In every case In appeals

Q20: Special Magistrate may try offences:

Only in sessions court Summary manner or under Chapter XX of the Code Only in civil court Through tribunal only

Q21: False statement offence carries imprisonment up to:

1 year 2 years 3 years 5 years

Q22: Corporate offences apply to:

Only directors Every director, manager, secretary, member, or officer unless due diligence proved Only company secretary Only owner

Q23: Personal consumer buying an essential commodity:

May be charged with abetment Not deemed to have abetted contravention Always exempt from all provisions Needs a licence

Q24: Appeal against Provincial Controller General's order must be filed within:

7 days 15 working days 10 working days 30 days

Q25: Appeal to Divisional Commissioner must be filed within:

7 working days 10 days 15 working days 30 days

Q26: Offences under the Act are:

Cognizable and bailable Cognizable and non-bailable Non-cognizable and bailable Non-cognizable and non-bailable

Q27: Maximum sealing period for premises in repeat offence:

15 days 3 days 7 days 1 month

Q28: For repeat offence, minimum fine is:

Rs. 25,000 Rs. 50,000 Rs. 45,000 Rs. 100,000

Q29: Fine for first offence may extend to:

Rs. 50,000 Rs. 1,000,000 Rs. 500,000 Rs. 200,000

Q30: Penalty for first offence may extend to imprisonment:

1 year 3 years 6 months 5 years

Q31: If accused is acquitted, deposited amount:

Forfeited to Govt Released to accused Given to charity Retained for a year

Q32: Sale proceeds from seized commodities are kept in:

National Bank only Profit-bearing account in any Scheduled Bank empowered to receive Government dues Private bank account Treasury only

Q33: Section 8 allows seized commodities to be sold:

At market auction On the spot at fixed prices To government warehouses only After court approval

Q34: Display of price list must be at:

Warehouse Back office Conspicuous place at sale point Government office

Q35: Section 7 prohibits selling above:

Market price Retailer's price Maximum price fixed under the Act Wholesale rate

Q36: Price fixation under section 6 may be for:

All Pakistan Only Lahore Division Different localities or stages of transaction Export markets only

Q37: The provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure:

Apply fully Apply partially Do not apply on search, seizure, and forfeiture under this Act Apply only to appeals

Q38: Under section 4(2)(k), seizure and forfeiture can be done:

Without giving notice After giving opportunity of being heard and recording reasons in writing Only with court order Without written record

Q39: Under section 4(2)(f), an order may fix:

Minimum stock limits Maximum quantity of any essential commodity possessed by a producer or dealer Storage charges Import quotas

Q40: Under section 4, an order may regulate:

Elections Prices, production, movement, supply, and sale of essential commodities School fees Labour wages

Q41: The Council's function includes:

Issuing trade licences Reviewing prices of essential commodities Levying sales tax Importing commodities directly

Q42: Chairperson of the Price Control Council is:

Chief Minister Minister for Industries, Commerce, Investment & Skills Development Minister for Food Chief Secretary

Q43: "Provincial Controller General" is:

Chief Secretary Governor of Punjab Secretary, Industries, Commerce, Investment & Skills Development Dept. District Commissioner

Q44: "Importer" excludes a person importing:

On commercial licence On Federal Government permit As part of personal baggage Through bonded warehouse

Q45: "Council" means:

Punjab Executive Council Price Control Council under section 3 Cabinet Committee on Prices Federal Price Commission

Q46: "Controller of Prices and Supplies" means:

Minister for Industries Chief Secretary Deputy Commissioner of the relevant district District Magistrate

Q47: The Act comes into force:

After 30 days of enactment After publication in Gazette At once After Governor's assent

Q48: The Act extends to:

Lahore Division only Whole of Pakistan Whole of the Punjab Selected districts

Q49: The Act was enacted on:

14th June 2024 1st May 2024 28th July 2024 7th June 2024

Q50: The Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities Act, 2024 is cited as:

Act V of 2024 Act VII of 2024 Act IV of 2024 Act IX of 2024

Penalty for first offence may extend to imprisonment:

A. 1 year

B. 3 years

C. 6 months

D. 5 years

Correct answer is: B. 3 years

Specifies the maximum term of imprisonment for a first-time offense (Section 10).

Author name: Umar Draz

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