Corruption and Accountability in Pakistan 50 Score: 0 Attempted: 0/50 Subscribe 1. : What is the main anti-corruption agency in Pakistan? (A) Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) (B) National Accountability Bureau (NAB) (C) Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) (D) Pakistan Anti-Corruption Commission 2. : When was the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) established? (A) 1999 (B) 1997 (C) 2000 (D) 2005 3. : Who heads the National Accountability Bureau (NAB)? (A) Chairman (B) Director General (C) Chief Executive Officer (D) Secretary General 4. : Which law provides the legal framework for NABâs functioning? (A) National Accountability Ordinance, 1999 (B) Pakistan Penal Code (C) Anti-Corruption Act, 2005 (D) Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947 5. : What is the primary objective of NAB? (A) Investigation and prosecution of corruption cases (B) Collection of taxes (C) Regulation of financial institutions (D) Control of elections 6. : Which constitutional article guarantees accountability of public officials in Pakistan? (A) Article 209 (B) Article 91 (C) Article 15 (D) Article 37 7. : What does the term âaccountabilityâ mean in governance? (A) Holding public officials responsible for their actions (B) Granting immunity to officials (C) Avoiding prosecution (D) Centralization of power 8. : Which agency is responsible for investigating money laundering in Pakistan? (A) Financial Monitoring Unit (FMU) (B) National Accountability Bureau (NAB) (C) State Bank of Pakistan (D) Pakistan Customs 9. : Who has the authority to approve NAB Chairmanâs appointment? (A) Prime Minister with consultation of the Leader of the Opposition (B) President alone (C) Parliament majority vote (D) Supreme Court 10. : Which of the following is NOT a function of NAB? (A) Prosecution of corruption cases (B) Prevention of corruption (C) Passing legislation (D) Investigation of assets beyond means 11. : Which international organization supports Pakistanâs anti-corruption efforts? (A) Transparency International (B) NATO (C) WHO (D) UNESCO 12. : What is the role of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in Pakistan? (A) Examines government expenditure and accountability (B) Controls the judiciary (C) Runs anti-corruption courts (D) Regulates media 13. : Which article of Pakistanâs Constitution deals with the establishment of the Public Accounts Committee? (A) Article 71 (B) Article 108 (C) Article 54 (D) Article 144 14. : What is âmoney launderingâ? (A) Concealing the origins of illegally obtained money (B) Cleaning physical currency (C) Deposit of money in banks (D) Transfer of funds within government 15. : Which act governs the prevention of money laundering in Pakistan? (A) Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2010 (B) Pakistan Penal Code (C) Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947 (D) Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997 16. : What is âwhistleblowingâ? (A) Reporting corruption or illegal activities by insiders (B) Promoting government policies (C) Hiring government officials (D) Conducting audits 17. : Which organization in Pakistan protects whistleblowers? (A) National Accountability Bureau (NAB) (B) Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) (C) Federal Ombudsman Secretariat (D) Ministry of Law 18. : What is the main challenge faced by accountability institutions in Pakistan? (A) Political interference (B) High funding (C) Overstaffing (D) Excessive public support 19. : Which sector is most vulnerable to corruption in Pakistan? (A) Public procurement and infrastructure (B) Education (C) IT sector (D) Telecommunications 20. : What is âconflict of interestâ in public office? (A) When personal interests interfere with official duties (B) Cooperation between officials (C) Public-private partnership (D) Government auditing 21. : Which Pakistani court deals with cases of corruption involving public officials? (A) Accountability Courts (B) Supreme Court (C) High Courts (D) Civil Courts 22. : What is the role of the Election Commission of Pakistan in accountability? (A) Ensuring free and fair elections (B) Investigating corruption (C) Managing government funds (D) Running the police force 23. : Which body audits the government accounts in Pakistan? (A) Auditor General of Pakistan (B) National Accountability Bureau (C) Ministry of Finance (D) Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 24. : Which international convention has Pakistan ratified to combat corruption? (A) United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) (B) Geneva Convention (C) Kyoto Protocol (D) Paris Agreement 25. : What is the meaning of âasset recoveryâ in anti-corruption? (A) Returning stolen or illicitly gained assets to the state (B) Collecting taxes (C) Investing in infrastructure (D) Banking operations 26. : Which law in Pakistan regulates the conduct of public servants? (A) Pakistan Penal Code, Section 161-165 (B) National Accountability Ordinance (C) Anti-Corruption Act (D) Civil Servants Act 27. : What is âgraftâ? (A) Bribery or corrupt acquisition of wealth (B) Legal taxation (C) Public service (D) Economic development 28. : Which article of the Constitution of Pakistan relates to the elimination of corruption? (A) Article 37 (B) Article 5 (C) Article 19 (D) Article 16 29. : Which government ministry is primarily responsible for formulating anti-corruption policies? (A) Ministry of Interior (B) Ministry of Finance (C) Ministry of Law and Justice (D) Ministry of Information 30. : What is âextortionâ? (A) Obtaining money through threats or force (B) Voluntary donation (C) Legal fines (D) Tax collection 31. : Which institution is responsible for investigating corruption in Pakistanâs federal government? (A) National Accountability Bureau (NAB) (B) Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) (C) Supreme Court (D) Ministry of Finance 32. : What is âkickbackâ in the context of corruption? (A) Illegal payment to influence decisions (B) Legitimate salary (C) Tax refund (D) Public welfare fund 33. : What role do civil society organizations play in accountability? (A) Monitoring government and raising awareness (B) Passing laws (C) Investigating cases (D) Enforcing court orders 34. : Which Pakistani city hosts the headquarters of NAB? (A) Islamabad (B) Lahore (C) Karachi (D) Peshawar 35. : What is the purpose of the âRight to Informationâ laws in Pakistan? (A) To promote transparency and access to government information (B) To restrict media coverage (C) To provide government secrets (D) To regulate elections 36. : Which of the following is a corruption prevention strategy? (A) Strengthening institutions and transparency (B) Increasing secrecy (C) Reducing public oversight (D) Eliminating audits 37. : Which organization ranks Pakistan in its Corruption Perceptions Index? (A) Transparency International (B) World Bank (C) IMF (D) WHO 38. : What is the key outcome of effective accountability? (A) Reduced corruption and improved governance (B) Increased government secrecy (C) Uncontrolled power of officials (D) Delay in service delivery 39. : What is âconfiscationâ in anti-corruption laws? (A) Seizure of assets acquired through corruption (B) Donation to government (C) Tax payment (D) Legal contract 40. : Which Pakistani authority handles whistleblower protection? (A) Federal Ombudsman Secretariat (B) National Accountability Bureau (C) Ministry of Interior (D) Supreme Court 41. : What is the significance of the âprevention of corruptionâ committees in Pakistan? (A) To monitor and suggest anti-corruption reforms (B) To prosecute criminals (C) To collect taxes (D) To draft laws only 42. : What is the maximum punishment for corruption under the National Accountability Ordinance? (A) Life imprisonment and fines (B) Community service (C) Warning only (D) No punishment 43. : Which of these is a transparency tool used by the government? (A) Public procurement portals (B) Secret contracts (C) Closed meetings (D) Non-disclosure agreements 44. : Who can file complaints with NAB? (A) Any citizen (B) Only government officials (C) Only judges (D) Foreign diplomats 45. : Which international body audits Pakistanâs use of international funds? (A) United Nations and donor agencies (B) IMF only (C) WTO only (D) NATO 46. : What is the effect of political interference in accountability institutions? (A) Weakens anti-corruption efforts (B) Strengthens institutions (C) Improves transparency (D) Enhances prosecutions 47. : Which law governs the conduct of public officials in Pakistan? (A) Pakistan Penal Code (B) Companies Act (C) Income Tax Ordinance (D) Motor Vehicle Ordinance 48. : Which institution in Pakistan is responsible for transparency in public spending? (A) Public Accounts Committee (B) Ministry of Finance (C) Election Commission (D) Federal Board of Revenue 49. : Which of these is a common form of corruption in Pakistan? (A) Bribery (B) Volunteering (C) Charity (D) Tax payment 50. : What role does media play in combating corruption? (A) Investigative journalism and public awareness (B) Promoting corruption (C) Hiding government faults (D) Regulating elections