MCQs – Corruption offences (PCA, 1947, NAB Ordinance 1999 etc) 40 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/40 Subscribe 1. The Prevention of Corruption Act 1947 applies to: (A) Citizens of Pakistan and persons in government service, wherever they may be (B) Only federal employees (C) Foreign nationals only (D) Private company employeesShow All Answers 2. Under PCA 1947, a “public servant” includes: (A) Only civil servants (B) Employees of corporations or bodies under Federal Government authority (C) Police officers only (D) Judges onlyShow All Answers 3. Offences under Sections 161–165 PPC are considered: (A) Non-cognizable (B) Cognizable offences (C) Bailable offences only (D) Minor offencesShow All Answers 4. Acceptance of gratification other than legal remuneration is: (A) Always lawful (B) Legal if below Rs. 1000 (C) Never punishable (D) Presumed corrupt unless proved otherwiseShow All Answers 5. A “valuable thing” under PCA means: (A) Only cash (B) Only gifts from relatives (C) Only property (D) Any item having monetary or tangible benefitShow All Answers 6. Criminal misconduct by a public servant occurs if: (A) All of the above (B) He misappropriates property entrusted to him (C) He abuses his position for pecuniary advantage (D) He accepts gratification for himself or another as motive or rewardShow All Answers 7. Punishment for criminal misconduct may extend to: (A) 3 years imprisonment (B) Community service (C) Only fine (D) 7 years imprisonmentShow All Answers 8. Possession of property disproportionate to known sources of income is punishable with: (A) Up to 1 year imprisonment (B) Up to 7 years imprisonment and fine, with forfeiture (C) Warning only (D) None of the aboveShow All Answers 9. If a public servant cannot account for pecuniary resources, the Court shall: (A) Ignore it (B) Impose immediate arrest (C) Presume criminal misconduct unless rebutted (D) Refer to civil courtShow All Answers 10. A dependant in relation to a public servant includes: (A) Only children (B) Spouse, children, parents, sisters, and minor brothers residing with him (C) Only spouse (D) NeighborsShow All Answers 11. In offences under Sections 161 & 165 PPC, the court presumes: (A) Public servant is innocent (B) Gratification accepted as legal remuneration (C) Gratification accepted as motive or reward (D) Case requires private settlementShow All Answers 12. The presumption of corruption can be avoided if: (A) Both A & B (B) Accused proves contrary (C) Gratification is trivial (D) None of the aboveShow All Answers 13. Evidence to prove criminal misconduct may include: (A) Witness statements (B) Recovery of tainted money (C) Financial records (D) All of the aboveShow All Answers 14. The court may base conviction solely on: (A) Presumption of disproportionate assets (B) Police opinion (C) Media reports (D) Public complaintsShow All Answers 15. An accused person may give evidence in his own defense under PCA 1947: (A) Compulsorily (B) Only if he requests (C) Without court permission (D) Only through lawyerShow All Answers 16. No officer below the rank of ___ can investigate corruption offences under PCA 1947 without Magistrate order: (A) Constable (B) Inspector (C) Superintendent (D) Sub-InspectorShow All Answers 17. Declaration of assets is required when: (A) Police request it (B) Provincial Government believes a public servant has disproportionate resources (C) Court orders it (D) Public servant voluntarily filesShow All Answers 18. False or misleading statements in asset declarations are punishable with: (A) Imprisonment up to 3 years and fine (B) Warning (C) Only fine (D) NoneShow All Answers 19. Property acquired by improper means includes: (A) All of the above (B) Fraud or misrepresentation (C) Actions contrary to law (D) Coercion or undue influenceShow All Answers 20. The court may forfeit disproportionate property: (A) Only movable assets (B) Both movable and immovable assets (C) Only immovable assets (D) NoneShow All Answers 21. High Court can initiate suo motu proceedings to ensure: (A) Only civil matters (B) Media coverage (C) Police arrests (D) Courts subordinate act within legal boundsShow All Answers 22. Suo motu notice must mention: (A) Ostensible error or irregularity in subordinate court orders (B) Names of witnesses (C) Public opinion (D) Police recommendationsShow All Answers 23. Accused can be competent witness for defense: (A) Only through plea bargain (B) No, cannot testify (C) Only for other accused (D) Yes, under S. 7 PCA 1947Show All Answers 24. If accused does not testify on his own request: (A) Presumption arises against him (B) Automatic conviction (C) No comment can be made by prosecution (D) Bail revokedShow All Answers 25. Accused cannot be asked about prior offences unless: (A) Evidence admissible to show guilt (B) He has questioned prosecution witness about good character (C) He has given evidence against co-accused (D) Any of the aboveShow All Answers 26. Criminal misconduct includes: (A) Accepting gratification for influence (B) All of the above (C) Abuse of office for pecuniary gain (D) Misappropriation of propertyShow All Answers 27. NAB Ordinance 1999 applies to: (A) Only federal employees (B) Only Punjab (C) All Pakistan, for corruption and corrupt practices (D) Only military officersShow All Answers 28. NAB may investigate: (A) Assets disproportionate to known income (B) All of the above (C) Corruption in private companies receiving public funds (D) Abuse of authority by public officialsShow All Answers 29. Failure to furnish correct asset statement under NAB notice may lead to: (A) Warning (B) None (C) Only fine (D) Imprisonment and fineShow All Answers 30. NAB Ordinance aims to: (A) None (B) Protect accused only (C) Increase tax revenue (D) Detect, prevent, and punish corruptionShow All Answers 31. Possession of property disproportionate to known sources of income: (A) Only civil penalty (B) Automatically illegal (C) Not punishable (D) Requires proof of illegalityShow All Answers 32. Disproportionate property includes: (A) Assets under own name (B) Assets under dependent’s or nominee’s name (C) Both A & B (D) Only movable propertyShow All Answers 33. Punishment for possession of disproportionate property: (A) Only warning (B) Imprisonment up to 7 years and fine, property forfeited (C) Community service (D) Only fineShow All Answers 34. Property acquired by improper means can include: (A) Fraud (B) All of the above (C) Misrepresentation (D) CoercionShow All Answers 35. Public servant must account for disproportionate assets: (A) When asked by Provincial Government (B) Only when asked by court (C) Never (D) Only during retirementShow All Answers 36. Statements of complainant, police, or magistrate can establish: (A) Acceptance of tainted money (B) Innocence (C) Only motive (D) NoneShow All Answers 37. Court can reject presumption of corruption if: (A) Gratification is trivial (B) Both A & B (C) Evidence shows legitimate source (D) NoneShow All Answers 38. Accused may cross-examine witnesses even if: (A) None (B) He remains silent (C) Only lawyer cross-examines (D) He testifies under S. 7 PCAShow All Answers 39. PCA offences are: (A) Non-cognizable (B) Cognizable (C) Only bailable (D) MinorShow All Answers 40. NAB Ordinance and PCA complement each other to: (A) Strengthen anti-corruption framework (B) Only punish minor offences (C) Only investigate civil matters (D) NoneShow All Answers