MCQs- Charging standards issued by the Prosecutor General, Punjab 30 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/30 Subscribe 1. Who issues the charging standards in Punjab? (A) Federal Government (B) Prosecutor General, Punjab (C) Chief Justice, Lahore High Court (D) Police DepartmentShow All Answers 2. Charging standards primarily guide: (A) Police investigations only (B) Prosecutors in filing and managing cases (C) Defence lawyers (D) Civil judgesShow All Answers 3. The main purpose of charging standards is to: (A) Maintain uniformity and objectivity in prosecutorial decisions (B) Ensure speedy trials (C) Control police powers (D) Draft legislationShow All Answers 4. Charging standards help prosecutors determine: (A) Whether to file a case (B) Whether there is a prima facie case (C) All of the above (D) Appropriate sections of law to applyShow All Answers 5. A prima facie case means: (A) The defendant is definitely guilty (B) No evidence exists (C) Sufficient evidence exists to proceed in court (D) Only police opinion mattersShow All Answers 6. Charging standards require prosecutors to examine: (A) FIR (B) Investigation report (C) Statements of witnesses (D) All of the aboveShow All Answers 7. Before taking cognizance, the prosecutor must ensure: (A) Evidence supports allegations (B) Police have completed investigation (C) Prima facie case exists (D) All of the aboveShow All Answers 8. In cases where evidence is weak, charging standards suggest: (A) Declining prosecution (B) Filing charges anyway (C) Ignoring police report (D) Filing a different FIRShow All Answers 9. Charging standards guide the selection of: (A) Court venue (B) Bail conditions (C) Police officers to investigate (D) Correct sections of law under PPC or special lawsShow All Answers 10. Prosecutors must take cognizance: (A) Only after High Court approval (B) In all FIRs filed (C) Only after trial (D) Only if prima facie case existsShow All Answers 11. Charging standards aim to avoid: (A) Overcharging or undercharging of offences (B) Speedy trials (C) Witness intimidation (D) Bail applicationsShow All Answers 12. In cases of multiple offences, charging standards require: (A) Prosecutor selects all sections (B) Prosecutor selects only serious offences supported by evidence (C) Police decide (D) Judge decidesShow All Answers 13. Prosecutorial discretion allows the prosecutor to: (A) Award punishment (B) Conduct investigation personally (C) Judge guilt or innocence (D) Decide whether to file or withdraw chargesShow All Answers 14. Withdrawal of a case under charging standards is permitted when: (A) Evidence is insufficient (B) Matter is amicably settled (C) Case is frivolous (D) All of the aboveShow All Answers 15. Charging standards emphasize: (A) Personal bias in prosecution (B) Objectivity and impartiality (C) Following police recommendations blindly (D) Ignoring public interestShow All Answers 16. A case may be declined if: (A) All of the above (B) Material evidence is lacking (C) Complaint is malicious (D) Witnesses refuse to appearShow All Answers 17. In minor offences, charging standards recommend: (A) Filing FIR and pursuing trial (B) Alternative dispute resolution or amicable settlement (C) Always going to court (D) Ignoring the matterShow All Answers 18. In terrorism-related cases, charging standards require: (A) Filing every FIR regardless of evidence (B) Strong prima facie evidence before filing charges (C) Police discretion only (D) Magistrate approval onlyShow All Answers 19. Charging standards for financial crimes emphasize: (A) Ignoring small amounts (B) Immediate arrest without evidence (C) Police discretion only (D) Documented evidence and auditsShow All Answers 20. In cases involving minors, charging standards require: (A) Ignoring age (B) Filing under adult provisions (C) Special consideration for age (D) Only police actionShow All Answers 21. Prosecutors must check for: (A) Duplication of FIRs (B) All of the above (C) Inadmissible evidence (D) Conflicting reportsShow All Answers 22. Charging standards stress the need to: (A) All of the above (B) Ensure fairness to accused (C) Preserve public interest (D) Expedite filing of casesShow All Answers 23. A prosecutor should not file a case if: (A) Both A & B (B) Complaint is personal enmity (C) Case is politically motivated (D) Minor offence with strong evidenceShow All Answers 24. Charging standards recommend documentation of: (A) All of the above (B) Reasons for declining prosecution (C) Evidence evaluation (D) Reasons for filing chargesShow All Answers 25. Charging standards emphasize collaboration with: (A) Police (B) Witnesses (C) All of the above (D) Forensic expertsShow All Answers 26. Charging standards aim to: (A) All of the above (B) Prevent misuse of criminal law (C) Avoid harassment of accused (D) Protect public interestShow All Answers 27. Prosecutor must exercise discretion in: (A) Filing frivolous cases (B) Both A & B (C) Charging minor, settled disputes (D) All FIRs filedShow All Answers 28. Charging standards are binding: (A) On prosecutors for guidance (B) On all police officers (C) On judges only (D) On private citizensShow All Answers 29. Case evaluation under charging standards requires: (A) All of the above (B) Evidential sufficiency (C) Public interest consideration (D) Legal sufficiencyShow All Answers 30. The ultimate goal of charging standards is: (A) Delay trials (B) Punish everyone accused (C) Ensure justice is served fairly and efficiently (D) Increase number of convictionsShow All Answers