Fine for hoarding: ___% of article value. A. 10% B. 20% C. 40% D. 50% Correct answer is: D. 50% 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → MCQs on The Punjab Prevention of Hoarding Act 2020 Leave a Comment | Umar
Imprisonment for hoarding: up to ___ years. A. 3 years B. 1 years C. 2 years D. 4 years Correct answer is: A. 3 years 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → MCQs on The Punjab Prevention of Hoarding Act 2020 Leave a Comment | Umar
The Act was passed in context of: A. Complete lockdown only B. Partial or complete lockdown C. Curfew situation D. Martial law period Correct answer is: B. Partial or complete lockdown 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → MCQs on The Punjab Prevention of Hoarding Act 2020 Leave a Comment | Umar
Hoarding during COVID created adversities in: A. Linear progression B. Geometric progression C. Slow progression D. Irregular pattern Correct answer is: B. Geometric progression 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → MCQs on The Punjab Prevention of Hoarding Act 2020 Leave a Comment | Umar
The Act was enacted due to hoarding during: A. 2005 Earthquake B. 2008 Food crisis C. COVID-19 pandemic D. 2010 Floods Correct answer is: C. COVID-19 pandemic 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → MCQs on The Punjab Prevention of Hoarding Act 2020 Leave a Comment | Umar
The Schedule can be changed by: A. Governor only B. Punjab Government via notification C. Market Committee D. Court order Correct answer is: B. Punjab Government via notification 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → MCQs on The Punjab Prevention of Hoarding Act 2020 Leave a Comment | Umar
Articles covered under Schedule include: A. Food & essential commodities B. Medical supplies during COVID-19 C. Daily consumer goods D. All of the above Correct answer is: D. All of the above 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → MCQs on The Punjab Prevention of Hoarding Act 2020 Leave a Comment | Umar
A. Food & essential commodities B. Medical supplies during COVID-19 C. Daily consumer goods D. All of the above
Which law was repealed by this Act? A. Punjab Anti-Hoarding Ordinance 2019 B. Punjab Prevention of Hoarding Ordinance 2020 (VI of 2020) C. Punjab Price Control Act 2018 D. Punjab Market Act 2017 Correct answer is: B. Punjab Prevention of Hoarding Ordinance 2020 (VI of 2020) 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → MCQs on The Punjab Prevention of Hoarding Act 2020 Leave a Comment | Umar
A. Punjab Anti-Hoarding Ordinance 2019 B. Punjab Prevention of Hoarding Ordinance 2020 (VI of 2020) C. Punjab Price Control Act 2018 D. Punjab Market Act 2017
Schedule can be amended by: A. Special Magistrate order B. Gazette notification by Govt C. High Court order D. Police recommendation Correct answer is: B. Gazette notification by Govt 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → MCQs on The Punjab Prevention of Hoarding Act 2020 Leave a Comment | Umar
A. Special Magistrate order B. Gazette notification by Govt C. High Court order D. Police recommendation
This Act overrides: A. Civil Procedure Code only B. All other laws in force C. Local Government laws only D. Evidence Act only Correct answer is: B. All other laws in force 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → MCQs on The Punjab Prevention of Hoarding Act 2020 Leave a Comment | Umar
A. Civil Procedure Code only B. All other laws in force C. Local Government laws only D. Evidence Act only
Rules under the Act are made by: A. Punjab Government (notification in Gazette) B. Special Magistrate C. Deputy Commissioner D. Police Department Correct answer is: A. Punjab Government (notification in Gazette) 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → MCQs on The Punjab Prevention of Hoarding Act 2020 Leave a Comment | Umar
A. Punjab Government (notification in Gazette) B. Special Magistrate C. Deputy Commissioner D. Police Department
Officer may seek aid of: A. Police B. FIA C. Any law enforcement agency D. All of the above Correct answer is: D. All of the above 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → MCQs on The Punjab Prevention of Hoarding Act 2020 Leave a Comment | Umar
Can legal proceedings challenge actions under this Act? A. Yes, freely B. No, except as provided in Act C. Yes, in Supreme Court only D. Yes, with Governor’s permission Correct answer is: B. No, except as provided in Act 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → MCQs on The Punjab Prevention of Hoarding Act 2020 Leave a Comment | Umar
A. Yes, freely B. No, except as provided in Act C. Yes, in Supreme Court only D. Yes, with Governor’s permission
Protection of actions applies if done: A. Maliciously B. In good faith C. By mistake D. By informer Correct answer is: B. In good faith 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → MCQs on The Punjab Prevention of Hoarding Act 2020 Leave a Comment | Umar
False reporting also includes: A. Fake contracts B. Speculative dealings C. Market manipulation D. All of the above Correct answer is: D. All of the above 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → MCQs on The Punjab Prevention of Hoarding Act 2020 Leave a Comment | Umar
Maximum fine for false reporting is: A. Rs. 500,000 B. Rs. 1,000,000 C. Rs. 2,000,000 D. Rs. 5,000,000 Correct answer is: B. Rs. 1,000,000 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → MCQs on The Punjab Prevention of Hoarding Act 2020 Leave a Comment | Umar
Maximum imprisonment for false reporting is: A. 1 year B. 2 years C. 3 years D. 5 years Correct answer is: C. 3 years 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → MCQs on The Punjab Prevention of Hoarding Act 2020 Leave a Comment | Umar
Officer may ask for details of: A. Persons/firms from whom purchases were made B. Firms to whom sales were made C. Both A & B D. None Correct answer is: C. Both A & B 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → MCQs on The Punjab Prevention of Hoarding Act 2020 Leave a Comment | Umar
A. Persons/firms from whom purchases were made B. Firms to whom sales were made C. Both A & B D. None
Officer may verify: A. Only physical stock B. Only sale records C. Both stock and books/documents D. Only invoices Correct answer is: C. Both stock and books/documents 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → MCQs on The Punjab Prevention of Hoarding Act 2020 Leave a Comment | Umar
Stock declaration must include: A. Quantity, value, invoices, purchase date, sales info B. Only stock & value C. Only invoices D. Only market price Correct answer is: A. Quantity, value, invoices, purchase date, sales info 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → MCQs on The Punjab Prevention of Hoarding Act 2020 Leave a Comment | Umar
A. Quantity, value, invoices, purchase date, sales info B. Only stock & value C. Only invoices D. Only market price
Officer may require dealers to declare stock: A. Once a year B. Once in six months C. Anytime or periodically D. Only during raids Correct answer is: C. Anytime or periodically 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → MCQs on The Punjab Prevention of Hoarding Act 2020 Leave a Comment | Umar
Informer reward is paid from: A. Auction proceeds B. Government exchequer C. Court fine D. Police fund Correct answer is: B. Government exchequer 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → MCQs on The Punjab Prevention of Hoarding Act 2020 Leave a Comment | Umar
Informer reward is given only if: A. FIR is registered B. Accused is convicted and funds released to Govt C. Raid is successful D. Stock is seized Correct answer is: B. Accused is convicted and funds released to Govt 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → MCQs on The Punjab Prevention of Hoarding Act 2020 Leave a Comment | Umar
A. FIR is registered B. Accused is convicted and funds released to Govt C. Raid is successful D. Stock is seized
Informer reward percentage is: A. 5% B. 10% C. 15% D. 20% Correct answer is: B. 10% 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → MCQs on The Punjab Prevention of Hoarding Act 2020 Leave a Comment | Umar
Appeal must be decided within: A. 15 days B. 30 days C. 45 days D. 60 days Correct answer is: B. 30 days 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → MCQs on The Punjab Prevention of Hoarding Act 2020 Leave a Comment | Umar