Orders may require marking commodities with: A. Code number B. Sale prices C. Barcodes only D. Expiry dates only Correct answer is: B. Sale prices To ensure compliance with fixed price limits and transparency.
Orders may require maintaining: A. Verbal records B. Books, accounts, and records for inspection C. No records D. Only purchase receipts Correct answer is: B. Books, accounts, and records for inspection To allow authorities to verify costs and profit margins.
Price fixation can differ based on: A. Weather B. Locality or brand category C. Export market D. Seller's choice Correct answer is: B. Locality or brand category Allows prices to be adjusted for regional transport costs or quality/brand variations.
Forfeiture applies if accused: A. Pays fine early B. Is convicted of offence C. Files appeal D. Changes business Correct answer is: B. Is convicted of offence Forfeiture is a consequence of conviction.
Appeal to Divisional Commissioner’s order is: A. Further appealable to High Court B. Final C. Reviewable by Council D. Reviewable by Magistrate Correct answer is: B. Final Establishes the Divisional Commissioner as the final authority for that level of appeal.
Appeal to appellate committee against Provincial Controller’s order is: A. Reviewable by High Court B. Final C. Advisory only D. Forwarded to Governor Correct answer is: B. Final Establishes the Appellate Committee as the final departmental authority.
Attempt or abetment penalty: A. Lesser than main offence B. Same as main offence C. Only fine D. Only warning Correct answer is: B. Same as main offence Section 14 makes attempt or abetment punishable to the same extent as the full offense.
Essential commodity definition is found in: A. Section 4 B. Section 2(g) C. Schedule II D. Preamble Correct answer is: B. Section 2(g) This is the specific sub-section defining the key term.
The Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities Act, 2024 is cited as: A. Act V of 2024 B. Act VII of 2024 C. Act IV of 2024 D. Act IX of 2024 Correct answer is: B. Act VII of 2024 This is the official legislative number of the Act, as stated in Section 1(1).
The Act was enacted on: A. 14th June 2024 B. 1st May 2024 C. 28th July 2024 D. 7th June 2024 Correct answer is: A. 14th June 2024 This is the date the legislation received assent and was published.