Hoarding is punishable with imprisonment up to:

This question concerns the penalty for hoarding. The Act specifies the maximum imprisonment term for offenders. Under the Punjab Prevention of Hoarding Act 2020, the offense of hoarding is punishable with imprisonment that may extend up to 3 years. This penalty is designed to be a significant deterrent against illegal stockpiling of essential goods. The other options, "1 year," "2 years," and "5 years," are incorrect as they do not match the specific maximum term stipulated in the Act for this offense.