Correct Answer:
C. 11 August 2020
The Act officially came into effect upon its publication in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary) on August 11, 2020, making this the correct date.
Related MCQs
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
An officer must prepare what after seizure?
A.
Auction receipt
B.
Detailed report of articles seized
C.
FIR copy
D.
Market price report
Correct answer is:
B. Detailed report of articles seized
How is hoarding defined under the Act?
A.
Importing goods illegally
B.
Storing goods beyond allowed limit to create scarcity
C.
Selling without license
D.
Smuggling goods abroad
Correct answer is:
B. Storing goods beyond allowed limit to create scarcity
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
The Act repealed:
A.
Punjab Anti-Hoarding Ordinance 2019
B.
Punjab Prevention of Hoarding Ordinance 2020
C.
Punjab Black Market Act 2018
D.
Punjab Storage Act 2017
Correct answer is:
B. Punjab Prevention of Hoarding Ordinance 2020
Fine for hoarding: ___% of article value.
A.
10%
B.
20%
C.
40%
D.
50%
Correct answer is:
D. 50%