judiciary and Law MCQs

This section contains important Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) related to Judiciary, Constitution, Legal System, Pakistan Penal Code (PPC), Civil & Criminal Law, Evidence Act, CrPC, and other law-related topics. These MCQs are very useful for competitive exams such as PPSC, FPSC, SPSC, KPPSC, BPSC, NTS, CSS, PMS, Judiciary exams, and other recruitment tests.

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Judicial structure and functions in Pakistan

Constitutional provisions and amendments

Civil & Criminal procedure laws

Legal terminologies and principles

International law basics

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If a party fails to appear after service of notice, the Hearing Officer may:

A. Dismiss the matter for default
B. Proceed ex-parte
C. Issue a warrant for arrest
D. Close the case permanently
Correct answer is: B. Proceed ex-parte
HO may proceed ex-parte.

For a complaint on movable encroachment, the show-cause or removal notice gives the occupier:

A. 24 hours
B. 3 days
C. 7 days
D. 15 days
Correct answer is: B. 3 days
The occupier is given 3 days to respond.

If a party later shows good cause for absence in an ex-parte proceeding, the Hearing Officer may:

A. Fine them heavily
B. Allow them to rejoin the proceedings
C. Dismiss their case
D. Refer them to the Board
Correct answer is: B. Allow them to rejoin the proceedings
HO may restore proceedings on good cause.

The power for an EO to act upon failure to comply with a movable encroachment order is under:

A. Section 20 of the Act
B. Section 38(2) of the Act
C. Section 36(5) of the Act
D. Section 39 of the Act
Correct answer is: B. Section 38(2) of the Act
EO powers derive from Section 38(2).

If a complainant fails to appear, the Hearing Officer may dismiss the matter for default. This rule does NOT apply if the complainant is:

A. A private citizen
B. A whistle-blower
C. An Officer/Employee on behalf of the Authority
D. A representative
Correct answer is: C. An Officer/Employee on behalf of the Authority
Authority officials’ cases cannot be dismissed for default.

In cases of immovable encroachment, the Enforcement Officer submits the initial report to the Hearing Officer via the:

A. Board
B. SDEO
C. Authority
D. Directly
Correct answer is: B. SDEO
The EO reports through the SDEO.

Interim relief can be granted by the Hearing Officer upon an application accompanied by:

A. Only a representation
B. A representation and an affidavit
C. A legal opinion
D. A bank guarantee
Correct answer is: B. A representation and an affidavit
Affidavit is mandatory for interim relief.

Upon receiving a report on immovable encroachment, the Hearing Officer must issue notices to the:

A. SDEO
B. Alleged illegal occupier
C. Whistle-blower
D. Revenue Department
Correct answer is: B. Alleged illegal occupier
Notices are sent to the occupier.

Under which section of the Punjab Enforcement & Regulation Act 2024 are the PERA Rules 2025 made?

A. Section 36
B. Section 39
C. Section 78
D. Section 40
Correct answer is: C. Section 78

An occupier’s reply to an immovable encroachment notice must include:

A. A financial guarantee
B. An affidavit and evidence
C. A list of witnesses
D. A plea for mercy
Correct answer is: B. An affidavit and evidence
Reply must be supported by affidavit and evidence.
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