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Law and Judiciary MCQs

Which of the following is not a fundamental right under the Constitution of Pakistan?
a) Right to education
b) Right to property
c) Right to freedom of speech
d) Right to life and liberty
Answer: b) Right to property

What is the maximum punishment for blasphemy in Pakistan?
a) Life imprisonment
b) 10 years imprisonment
c) 5 years imprisonment
d) Death penalty
Answer: d) Death penalty

Under the Pakistani law, what is the age of criminal responsibility?
a) 10 years
b) 12 years
c) 14 years
d) 16 years
Answer: c) 14 years

What is the maximum duration of interim bail under the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan?
a) 7 days
b) 14 days
c) 30 days
d) 60 days
Answer: b) 14 days

What is the minimum age for marriage under the Child Marriage Restraint Act in Pakistan?
a) 16 years
b) 18 years
c) 20 years
d) 21 years
Answer: b) 18 years

What is the maximum duration of a temporary appointment under the Employment of Children Act in Pakistan?
a) 3 months
b) 6 months
c) 9 months
d) 12 months
Answer: d) 12 months

Which of the following is not a recognized form of divorce in Islamic law in Pakistan?
a) Khula
b) Talaq
c) Mubarat
d) Faskh
Answer: d) Faskh

What is the minimum wage for unskilled workers in Pakistan?
a) PKR 15,000 per month
b) PKR 20,000 per month
c) PKR 25,000 per month
d) PKR 30,000 per month
Answer: a) PKR 15,000 per month

What is the maximum punishment for acid throwing under the Acid Control and Acid Crime Prevention Act in Pakistan?
a) Life imprisonment
b) 10 years imprisonment
c) 5 years imprisonment
d) Death penalty
Answer: a) Life imprisonment

What is the definition of “Criminal Procedure” under the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan?
a) The law that defines the procedure for the prosecution of criminal cases
b) The law that defines the procedure for the investigation of criminal cases
c) The law that defines the procedure for the punishment of criminal cases
d) The law that defines the procedure for the trial of civil cases
Answer: a) The law that defines the procedure for the prosecution of criminal cases

What is the time limit for filing a complaint under the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan?
a) 30 days
b) 60 days
c) 90 days
d) 120 days
Answer: c) 90 days

Which of the following courts has the power to take cognizance of an offence under the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan?
a) Supreme Court
b) High Court
c) Session Court
d) Magistrate Court
Answer: d) Magistrate Court

What is the time limit for filing a charge-sheet after the arrest of an accused under the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan?
a) 15 days
b) 30 days
c) 60 days
d) 90 days
Answer: b) 30 days

What is the maximum period of pre-trial detention under the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan?
a) 30 days
b) 60 days
c) 90 days
d) 120 days
Answer: c) 90 days

What is the provision for bail under the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan?
a) Every accused has the right to bail
b) Bail is not allowed for serious offences
c) Bail is allowed only for women and children
d) Bail is allowed only for non-bailable offences
Answer: a) Every accused has the right to bail

What is the time limit for filing an appeal against a conviction or acquittal under the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan?
a) 15 days
b) 30 days
c) 60 days
d) 90 days
Answer: b) 30 days

Which of the following is not a mode of initiation of proceedings under the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan?
a) Complaint
b) Police report
c) Filing a civil suit
d) Knowledge of the court
Answer: c) Filing a civil suit

What is the time limit for filing a revision application before the High Court under the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan?
a) 30 days
b) 60 days
c) 90 days
d) 120 days
Answer: a) 30 days

Which section of the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan deals with the procedure for the disposal of property seized during an investigation?
a) Section 173
b) Section 174
c) Section 175
d) Section 176
Answer: d) Section 176

What is the time limit for the investigation of a non-bailable offence under the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan?
a) 60 days
b) 90 days
c) 120 days
d) 180 days
Answer: b) 90 days

Which court has the power to take cognizance of an offence punishable with imprisonment for a term exceeding three years under the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan?
a) Session Court
b) Magistrate Court
c) High Court
d) Supreme Court
Answer: a) Session Court

Which section of the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan deals with the procedure for plea bargaining?
a) Section 265-A
b) Section 265-B
c) Section 265-C
d) Section 265-D
Answer: b) Section 265-B

What is the maximum period of pre-charge detention under the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan?
a) 12 hours
b) 24 hours
c) 48 hours
d) 72 hours
Answer: c) 48 hours

Which of the following is not a duty of the investigating officer under the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan?
a) To prepare an investigation report
b) To arrest the accused
c) To interrogate the accused
d) To prosecute the accused
Answer: d) To prosecute the accused

What is the time limit for filing a charge-sheet in a case where the accused is in custody under the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan?
a) 14 days
b) 21 days
c) 28 days
d) 42 days
Answer: a) 14 days

Which section of the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan deals with the procedure for the examination of witnesses?
a) Section 161
b) Section 164
c) Section 313
d) Section 342
Answer: c) Section 313

What is the maximum period of detention of a juvenile offender under the Juvenile Justice System Ordinance of 2000 in Pakistan?
a) 3 months
b) 6 months
c) 9 months
d) 12 months
Answer: b) 6 months

What is the time limit for filing an application for anticipatory bail under the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan?
a) Before the commission of an offence
b) After the commission of an offence
c) Before the arrest of the accused
d) After the arrest of the accused
Answer: c) Before the arrest of the accused

Which section of the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan deals with the procedure for the examination of the accused?
a) Section 161
b) Section 164
c) Section 313
d) Section 342
Answer: d) Section 342

What is the maximum number of persons who can be summoned as witnesses on behalf of the prosecution or the defense in a case, under the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan?
a) 10
b) 20
c) 30
d) 40
Answer: c) 30

Which section of the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan deals with the powers of the High Court to transfer cases?
a) Section 482
b) Section 483
c) Section 484
d) Section 485
Answer: a) Section 482

What is the time limit for filing an appeal against a conviction or acquittal under the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan?
a) 30 days
b) 60 days
c) 90 days
d) 120 days
Answer: c) 90 days

Which section of the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan deals with the procedure for the framing of charges?
a) Section 219
b) Section 220
c) Section 221
d) Section 222
Answer: b) Section 220

What is the maximum punishment for an offence under Section 302 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC)?
a) Death penalty
b) Imprisonment for life
c) Imprisonment for 14 years
d) Imprisonment for 10 years
Answer: a) Death penalty

Which section of the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan deals with the procedure for the examination of a complainant?
a) Section 161
b) Section 164
c) Section 200
d) Section 202
Answer: c) Section 200

What is the time limit for filing an application for revision against an order passed by a subordinate court under the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan?
a) 30 days
b) 60 days
c) 90 days
d) 120 days
Answer: b) 60 days

Which section of the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan deals with the procedure for the disposal of property seized in connection with an offence?
a) Section 451
b) Section 452
c) Section 453
d) Section 454
Answer: b) Section 452

What is the maximum period of pre-trial detention of an accused person under the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan?
a) 90 days
b) 120 days
c) 180 days
d) 240 days
Answer: c) 180 days

Which section of the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan deals with the procedure for the transfer of a case from one criminal court to another within the same district?
a) Section 192
b) Section 193
c) Section 195
d) Section 197
Answer: b) Section 193

Which section of the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan deals with the procedure for the arrest of a person without a warrant?
a) Section 41
b) Section 42
c) Section 43
d) Section 44
Answer: a) Section 41

What is the maximum period for which a person can be detained under Section 497 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan?
a) 10 days
b) 14 days
c) 21 days
d) 30 days
Answer: b) 14 days

Which section of the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan deals with the procedure for the trial of a person who is accused of more than one offence?
a) Section 222
b) Section 223
c) Section 224
d) Section 225
Answer: b) Section 223

What is the time limit for filing a complaint under Section 200 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan?
a) Within 30 days from the commission of the offence
b) Within 60 days from the commission of the offence
c) Within 90 days from the commission of the offence
d) Within 180 days from the commission of the offence
Answer: d) Within 180 days from the commission of the offence

Which section of the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan deals with the procedure for the transfer of a case from one criminal court to another in a different district?
a) Section 196
b) Section 199
c) Section 202
d) Section 204
Answer: a) Section 196

What is the maximum period for which a person can be detained under Section 155 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan?
a) 12 hours
b) 24 hours
c) 48 hours
d) 72 hours
Answer: b) 24 hours

Which section of the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan deals with the procedure for the disposal of property which has been subject to forfeiture?
a) Section 451
b) Section 452
c) Section 453
d) Section 454
Answer: d) Section 454

What is the time limit for filing an application for bail after the arrest of the accused under the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan?
a) Within 14 days
b) Within 30 days
c) Within 60 days
d) Within 90 days
Answer: a) Within 14 days

Which section of the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan deals with the procedure for the discharge of an accused person?
a) Section 250
b) Section 251
c) Section 252
d) Section 253
Answer: b) Section 251

What is the maximum period for which a person can be detained under Section 109 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan?
a) 24 hours
b) 48 hours
c) 72 hours
d) 96 hours
Answer: c) 72 hours

Which section of the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan deals with the procedure for the withdrawal of a complaint by the complainant?
a) Section 249
b) Section 250
c) Section 251
d) Section 252
Answer: a) Section 249

What is the time limit for the submission of a charge-sheet under Section 173 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan?
a) Within 15 days from the arrest of the accused
b) Within 30 days from the arrest of the accused
c) Within 60 days from the arrest of the accused
d) Within 90 days from the arrest of the accused
Answer: c) Within 60 days from the arrest of the accused

Which section of the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan deals with the procedure for the production of a person arrested outside Pakistan?
a) Section 86
b) Section 87
c) Section 88
d) Section 89
Answer: d) Section 89

What is the time limit for filing an appeal against a sentence passed by a Magistrate under the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan?
a) Within 7 days
b) Within 15 days
c) Within 30 days
d) Within 60 days
Answer: b) Within 15 days

Which section of the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan deals with the procedure for the withdrawal of a case by the Prosecutor?
a) Section 254
b) Section 255
c) Section 256
d) Section 257
Answer: d) Section 257

What is the maximum period for which a person can be detained under Section 117 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan?
a) 7 days
b) 14 days
c) 21 days
d) 30 days
Answer: c) 21 days

Which section of the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan deals with the procedure for the appointment of a pleader for an accused person?
a) Section 301
b) Section 302
c) Section 303
d) Section 304
Answer: a) Section 301

What is the time limit for filing an application for the revision of a judgment under the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan?
a) Within 15 days
b) Within 30 days
c) Within 60 days
d) Within 90 days
Answer: b) Within 30 days

Which section of the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan deals with the procedure for the examination of witnesses during a trial?
a) Section 136
b) Section 137
c) Section 138
d) Section 139
Answer: c) Section 138

What is the maximum period for which a person can be detained under Section 61 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan?
a) 14 days
b) 21 days
c) 30 days
d) 45 days
Answer: a) 14 days

Which section of the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan allows a Court to issue a warrant for the arrest of a person who has been declared as a proclaimed offender?
a) Section 87
b) Section 88
c) Section 89
d) Section 90
Answer: d) Section 90

What is the time limit for the submission of a final report by the Police under Section 173 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan?
a) Within 60 days from the arrest of the accused
b) Within 90 days from the arrest of the accused
c) Within 120 days from the arrest of the accused
d) Within 180 days from the arrest of the accused
Answer: b) Within 90 days from the arrest of the accused

Which section of the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan deals with the procedure for the issuance of a search warrant?
a) Section 92
b) Section 93
c) Section 94
d) Section 95
Answer: c) Section 94

What is the time limit for filing an appeal against a sentence passed by a Sessions Court under the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan?
a) Within 30 days
b) Within 60 days
c) Within 90 days
d) Within 120 days
Answer: a) Within 30 days

Which section of the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan deals with the procedure for the disposal of property seized by the Police?
a) Section 452
b) Section 453
c) Section 454
d) Section 455
Answer: a) Section 452

What is the maximum period for which a person can be detained under Section 107 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan?
a) 7 days
b) 14 days
c) 21 days
d) 30 days
Answer: b) 14 days

Which section of the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan deals with the procedure for the appointment of a guardian for a minor accused person?
a) Section 468
b) Section 469
c) Section 470
d) Section 471
Answer: c) Section 470

What is the time limit for filing an application for the transfer of a case from one Court to another under the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan?
a) Within 15 days
b) Within 30 days
c) Within 60 days
d) Within 90 days
Answer: b) Within 30 days

Which section of the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan deals with the procedure for the submission of a charge-sheet by the Police?
a) Section 169
b) Section 170
c) Section 173
d) Section 174
Answer: c) Section 173

What is the maximum period for which a person can be detained under Section 151 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan?
a) 12 hours
b) 24 hours
c) 36 hours
d) 48 hours
Answer: c) 36 hours

Which section of the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan provides for the power of the Court to take cognizance of an offence?
a) Section 190
b) Section 191
c) Section 192
d) Section 193
Answer: a) Section 190

What is the time limit for filing an appeal against a sentence passed by a Magistrate under the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan?
a) Within 15 days
b) Within 30 days
c) Within 60 days
d) Within 90 days
Answer: b) Within 30 days

Which section of the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan deals with the procedure for the issue of a summons to an accused person?
a) Section 60
b) Section 61
c) Section 62
d) Section 63
Answer: c) Section 62

What is the time limit for filing an application for the release of an accused on bail under the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan?
a) Within 7 days
b) Within 14 days
c) Within 30 days
d) Within 60 days
Answer: b) Within 14 days

Which section of the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan provides for the procedure for the framing of a charge against an accused person?
a) Section 218
b) Section 219
c) Section 220
d) Section 221
Answer: c) Section 220

What is the maximum period for which a person can be detained under Section 497 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan?
a) 60 days
b) 90 days
c) 120 days
d) 180 days
Answer: b) 90 days

Which section of the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan provides for the procedure for the withdrawal of a case by the prosecution?
a) Section 494
b) Section 495
c) Section 496
d) Section 497
Answer: b) Section 495

What is the time limit for the submission of a charge-sheet in cases where the accused is in custody under the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan?
a) Within 30 days
b) Within 60 days
c) Within 90 days
d) Within 120 days
Answer: b) Within 60 days

Which section of the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan provides for the procedure for the transfer of a case from one Court to another?
a) Section 409
b) Section 410
c) Section 411
d) Section 412
Answer: c) Section 411

What is the time limit for filing a complaint under the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan?
a) Within 6 months
b) Within 1 year
c) Within 2 years
d) Within 3 years
Answer: b) Within 1 year

Which section of the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan provides for the procedure for the disposal of property seized during an investigation?
a) Section 451
b) Section 452
c) Section 453
d) Section 454
Answer: a) Section 451

What is the maximum period for which a person can be detained under Section 107 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan?
a) 7 days
b) 14 days
c) 21 days
d) 30 days
Answer: b) 14 days

Which section of the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan provides for the procedure for the withdrawal of a complaint by the complainant?
a) Section 256
b) Section 257
c) Section 258
d) Section 259
Answer:

Which section of the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan provides for the procedure for the framing of a charge in a summons case?
a) Section 242
b) Section 243
c) Section 244
d) Section 245
Answer: b) Section 243

What is the time limit for the submission of a charge-sheet in cases where the accused is not in custody under the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan?
a) Within 30 days
b) Within 60 days
c) Within 90 days
d) Within 120 days
Answer: c) Within 90 days

Which section of the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan provides for the procedure for the transfer of a case from one High Court to another?
a) Section 407
b) Section 408
c) Section 409
d) Section 410
Answer: d) Section 410

What is the time limit for the submission of a charge-sheet in cases where the accused is released on bail under the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan?
a) Within 60 days
b) Within 90 days
c) Within 120 days
d) Within 150 days
Answer: c) Within 120 days

Which section of the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan provides for the procedure for the release of a person arrested without a warrant?
a) Section 61
b) Section 62
c) Section 63
d) Section 64
Answer: c) Section 63

What is the time limit for filing an application for the transfer of a case from one Court to another under the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan?
a) Within 30 days
b) Within 60 days
c) Within 90 days
d) Within 120 days
Answer: b) Within 60 days

Which section of the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan provides for the procedure for the summary trial of certain offences?
a) Section 260
b) Section 261
c) Section 262
d) Section 263
Answer: b) Section 261

What is the time limit for the submission of a final report in cases where the accused is not arrested under the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan?
a) Within 60 days
b) Within 90 days
c) Within 120 days
d) Within 150 days
Answer: b) Within 90 days

Which section of the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan provides for the procedure for the arrest of an absconding accused?
a) Section 87
b) Section 88
c) Section 89
d) Section 90
Answer: c) Section 89

What is the time limit for filing a revision against an order passed by a Magistrate under the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan?
a) Within 30 days
b) Within 60 days
c) Within 90 days
d) Within 120 days
Answer: a) Within 30 days

Which section of the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan provides for the procedure for the trial of a person who is mentally ill?
a) Section 460
b) Section 461
c) Section 462
d) Section 463
Answer: c) Section 462

What is the time limit for filing an application for the grant of a stay against an order passed by a Magistrate under the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan?
a) Within 7 days
b) Within 14 days
c) Within 30 days
d) Within 60 days
Answer: a) Within 7 days

Which section of the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan provides for the procedure for the disposal of property pending trial?
a) Section 452
b) Section 453
c) Section 454
d) Section 455
Answer: a) Section 452

What is the time limit for filing an appeal against a conviction under the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan?
a) Within 15 days
b) Within 30 days
c) Within 45 days
d) Within 60 days
Answer: b) Within 30 days

Which section of the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan provides for the procedure for the framing of a charge in a warrant case?
a) Section 240
b) Section 241
c) Section 242
d) Section 243
Answer: a) Section 240

What is the time limit for filing an appeal against an order of acquittal under the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan?
a) Within 15 days
b) Within 30 days
c) Within 45 days
d) Within 60 days
Answer: c) Within 45 days

Which section of the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan provides for the procedure for the maintenance of wives, children, and parents?
a) Section 488
b) Section 489
c) Section 490
d) Section 491
Answer: a) Section 488

What is the time limit for the submission of a charge-sheet in cases where the accused is in custody under the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan?
a) Within 15 days
b) Within 30 days
c) Within 60 days
d) Within 90 days
Answer: b) Within 30 days

Which section of the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan provides for the procedure for the disposal of a case in the absence of the accused?
a) Section 343
b) Section 344
c) Section 345
d) Section 346
Answer: c) Section 345

What is the time limit for filing an appeal against an order passed by a High Court under the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan?
a) Within 30 days
b) Within 60 days
c) Within 90 days
d) Within 120 days
Answer: a) Within 30 days

Which section of the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan provides for the procedure for the withdrawal of a case by the complainant?
a) Section 248
b) Section 249
c) Section 250
d) Section 251
Answer: b) Section 249

What is the time limit for filing an application for bail under the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan?
a) Within 7 days
b) Within 14 days
c) Within 30 days
d) Within 60 days
Answer: a) Within 7 days

Which section of the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan provides for the procedure for the transfer of a case from one court to another?
a) Section 406
b) Section 407
c) Section 408
d) Section 409
Answer: b) Section 407

What is the time limit for filing a revision petition against an order of a Magistrate under the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan?
a) Within 30 days
b) Within 60 days
c) Within 90 days
d) Within 120 days
Answer: c) Within 90 days

Which section of the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan provides for the procedure for the release of an accused on bail?
a) Section 497
b) Section 498
c) Section 499
d) Section 500
Answer: a) Section 497

What is the time limit for filing an application for revision against an order passed by a Sessions Court under the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan?
a) Within 30 days
b) Within 60 days
c) Within 90 days
d) Within 120 days
Answer: b) Within 60 days

Which section of the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan provides for the procedure for the grant of anticipatory bail?
a) Section 438
b) Section 439
c) Section 440
d) Section 441
Answer: a) Section 438

What is the time limit for filing an appeal against an order of a Sessions Court under the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan?
a) Within 30 days
b) Within 60 days
c) Within 90 days
d) Within 120 days
Answer: a) Within 30 days

Which section of the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan provides for the procedure for the examination of witnesses in a criminal trial?
a) Section 276
b) Section 277
c) Section 278
d) Section 279
Answer: b) Section 277

What is the time limit for filing an appeal against an order of a District and Sessions Judge under the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan?
a) Within 30 days
b) Within 60 days
c) Within 90 days
d) Within 120 days
Answer: b) Within 60 days

Which section of the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan provides for the procedure for the transfer of a case from one High Court to another?
a) Section 406
b) Section 407
c) Section 408
d) Section 409
Answer: c) Section 408

What is the time limit for filing an application for the transfer of a case from one court to another under the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan?
a) Within 15 days
b) Within 30 days
c) Within 45 days
d) Within 60 days
Answer: b) Within 30 days

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