Correct Answer:
A. Stocking & not offering for sale despite demand
When no specific quantity is prescribed, hoarding refers to stocking goods and deliberately withholding them from sale despite existing public demand.
Related MCQs
The Act overrides:
A.
Punjab Local Government Act
B.
Other existing laws
C.
Civil Procedure Code
D.
CrPC
Correct answer is:
B. Other existing laws
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
Does the Act allow random inspections?
A.
No, never
B.
Yes, with reasonable belief
C.
Only in cities
D.
Only by police
Correct answer is:
B. Yes, with reasonable belief
Maximum trial period under this Act is:
A.
7 days
B.
15 days
C.
30 days
D.
90 days
Correct answer is:
C. 30 days
Imprisonment for false reporting: up to ___ years.
A.
3 years
B.
1 years
C.
2 years
D.
4 years
Correct answer is:
A. 3 years
Fine for false reporting: up to Rs. ___.
A.
1,000
B.
10,000
C.
100,000
D.
1,000,000
Correct answer is:
D. 1,000,000