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
What is the penalty for not keeping stock records?
A.
No penalty
B.
Only Rs. 10,000 fine
C.
Up to 3 years jail or Rs. 1 million fine or both
D.
Only warning
Correct answer is:
C. Up to 3 years jail or Rs. 1 million fine or both
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
Rules under the Act are made by:
A.
Court
B.
Government of Punjab
C.
Special Magistrate
D.
High Court
Correct answer is:
B. Government of Punjab
"Officer" under the Act means:
A.
Deputy Commissioner or authorized officer
B.
District Police Officer
C.
Assistant Commissioner only
D.
Magistrate only
Correct answer is:
A. Deputy Commissioner or authorized officer
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)
Offences are: ___ & ___.
A.
Cognizable
B.
non-bailable
C.
Cognizable and non-bailable
D.
None of these
Correct answer is:
C. Cognizable and non-bailable