Umar Draz, Author at DocMCQs

How is hoarding defined under the Act?

A. Importing goods illegally

B. Storing goods beyond allowed limit to create scarcity

C. Selling without license

D. Smuggling goods abroad

Correct answer is: B. Storing goods beyond allowed limit to create scarcity

Hoarding means keeping more than the allowed stock to create shortage.

Who is considered a dealer under the Act?

A. Only manufacturers

B. Only wholesalers

C. Anyone making, storing, selling, or distributing essential goods

D. Only retailers

Correct answer is: C. Anyone making, storing, selling, or distributing essential goods

The law defines dealer broadly to include all handlers of essential goods.

How many essential items are listed in the schedule of the Act?

A. 10

B. 20

C. Over 40

D. 5

Correct answer is: C. Over 40

The Act covers more than 40 scheduled essential items.

What is the punishment for hoarding under this Act?

A. 1 year jail

B. Up to 3 years jail and 50% fine of value of hoarded goods

C. Only fine

D. Lifetime imprisonment

Correct answer is: B. Up to 3 years jail and 50% fine of value of hoarded goods

Punishment is imprisonment up to 3 years and 50% value fine.

Are offences under this Act bailable?

A. Yes, bailable

B. No, non-bailable and cognizable

C. Only by High Court

D. Compoundable with fine

Correct answer is: B. No, non-bailable and cognizable

The law makes offences non-bailable and cognizable.

Who has authority to inspect or seize goods?

A. Police only

B. Deputy Commissioners and other notified officers

C. Judges

D. Federal Government

Correct answer is: B. Deputy Commissioners and other notified officers

DCs and notified officers have inspection/seizure powers.

Can searches be carried out without warrant under this Act?

A. No

B. Yes, if reasonable grounds exist

C. Only by court order

D. Only in emergencies

Correct answer is: B. Yes, if reasonable grounds exist

Warrantless searches allowed on reasonable belief.

What happens to seized goods?

A. Kept in godowns

B. Auctioned and proceeds held till decision

C. Given to poor

D. Sent to federal govt

Correct answer is: B. Auctioned and proceeds held till decision

Goods are auctioned, money kept until case is decided.

If a person is found not guilty, what happens to auction proceeds?

A. Money confiscated

B. Returned with earned profit

C. Given to govt

D. Partially returned

Correct answer is: B. Returned with earned profit

Innocent accused get full money back with profit.

If convicted, what happens to auction proceeds?

A. Returned to accused

B. Confiscated by government

C. Given to poor

D. Shared with informer only

Correct answer is: B. Confiscated by government

Proceeds are forfeited to the government if found guilty.

Author name: Umar Draz