judiciary and Law MCQs
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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.
A. Press release
B. Notification in official Gazette
C. Circular letter
D. Email notice
Correct answer is: B. Notification in official Gazette
Formal method for enacting secondary legislation (Section 18).
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.
A. Court order
B. Notification in official Gazette
C. Ministerial speech
D. Chief Secretary's letter
Correct answer is: B. Notification in official Gazette
Formal method for enacting regulations (Section 19).
A. Executive order
B. Notification in official Gazette
C. Legislative bill only
D. Special committee decision only
Correct answer is: B. Notification in official Gazette
Allows the list of "essential commodities" to be updated quickly (Section 20).
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).
A. Over all laws
B. Over inconsistent provisions in any enactment other than the Act
C. Over Constitution
D. Over Federal laws only
Correct answer is: B. Over inconsistent provisions in any enactment other than the Act
Establishes the supremacy of this specific Act for price control matters (Section 21).
A. Rs. 50,000
B. Rs. 1,000,000
C. Rs. 500,000
D. Rs. 200,000
Correct answer is: C. Rs. 500,000
Specifies the maximum monetary penalty (Section 10).
A. Punjab Price Control Ordinance 2022
B. Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities Ordinance 2023 (V of 2024)
C. Punjab Price Regulation Act 2020
D. Federal Price Control Act 2021
Correct answer is: B. Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities Ordinance 2023 (V of 2024)
The Act replaced the previous Ordinance (temporary law) with a permanent statute (Section 23).
A. Rs. 25,000
B. Rs. 50,000
C. Rs. 45,000
D. Rs. 100,000
Correct answer is: C. Rs. 45,000
The Act prescribes a mandatory minimum fine for recidivism.
A. Invalid
B. Deemed taken under this Act
C. Repealed also
D. To be re-issued
Correct answer is: B. Deemed taken under this Act
Saves previous actions and orders from being invalidated by the repeal.
A. 15 days
B. 3 days
C. 7 days
D. 1 month
Correct answer is: C. 7 days
A maximum limit is set on the closure of the business premises to prevent excessive punitive action.
Correct answer is: B. 3
Refers to the composition of the Council under Section 3.
A. Cognizable and bailable
B. Cognizable and non-bailable
C. Non-cognizable and bailable
D. Non-cognizable and non-bailable
Correct answer is: B. Cognizable and non-bailable
Allows police to arrest without a warrant and reflects the seriousness of the offence (Section 11).
A. Chairperson
B. Member of the Council
C. Secretary of the Council
D. Not part of Council
Correct answer is: B. Member of the Council
The Chief Secretary is a key ex-officio member of the Council (Section 3).
A. 7 working days
B. 10 days
C. 15 working days
D. 30 days
Correct answer is: A. 7 working days
Sets a short timeline for appeals against the Controller of Prices and Supplies (DC).
A. Not included
B. Member of the Council
C. Chairperson of Council
D. Only advisor
Correct answer is: B. Member of the Council
Included as a member due to the department's relevance to food/essential commodities.
A. 7 days
B. 15 working days
C. 10 working days
D. 30 days
Correct answer is: B. 15 working days
Appeals against the Provincial authority have a slightly longer timeline.
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.
A. May be charged with abetment
B. Not deemed to have abetted contravention
C. Always exempt from all provisions
D. Needs a licence
Correct answer is: B. Not deemed to have abetted contravention
Protects the ordinary purchaser from being implicated in the seller's offence.
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.
A. Only directors
B. Every director, manager, secretary, member, or officer unless due diligence proved
C. Only company secretary
D. Only owner
Correct answer is: B. Every director, manager, secretary, member, or officer unless due diligence proved
Extends liability to those in charge of the business, holding them accountable for due diligence.
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.
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
Correct answer is: C. 3 years
Specifies the penalty for providing false information to authorities (Section 15).
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.
