1. Who issues the charging standards in Punjab?
(A) Federal Government
(B) Prosecutor General, Punjab
(C) Chief Justice, Lahore High Court
(D) Police Department
2. Charging standards primarily guide:
(A) Police investigations only
(B) Prosecutors in filing and managing cases
(C) Defence lawyers
(D) Civil judges
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 legislation
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 apply
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 matters
6. Charging standards require prosecutors to examine:
(A) FIR
(B) Investigation report
(C) Statements of witnesses
(D) All of the above
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 above
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 FIR
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 laws
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 exists
11. Charging standards aim to avoid:
(A) Overcharging or undercharging of offences
(B) Speedy trials
(C) Witness intimidation
(D) Bail applications
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 decides
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 charges
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 above
15. Charging standards emphasize:
(A) Personal bias in prosecution
(B) Objectivity and impartiality
(C) Following police recommendations blindly
(D) Ignoring public interest
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 appear
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 matter
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 only
19. Charging standards for financial crimes emphasize:
(A) Ignoring small amounts
(B) Immediate arrest without evidence
(C) Police discretion only
(D) Documented evidence and audits
20. In cases involving minors, charging standards require:
(A) Ignoring age
(B) Filing under adult provisions
(C) Special consideration for age
(D) Only police action
21. Prosecutors must check for:
(A) Duplication of FIRs
(B) All of the above
(C) Inadmissible evidence
(D) Conflicting reports
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 cases
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 evidence
24. Charging standards recommend documentation of:
(A) All of the above
(B) Reasons for declining prosecution
(C) Evidence evaluation
(D) Reasons for filing charges
25. Charging standards emphasize collaboration with:
(A) Police
(B) Witnesses
(C) All of the above
(D) Forensic experts
26. Charging standards aim to:
(A) All of the above
(B) Prevent misuse of criminal law
(C) Avoid harassment of accused
(D) Protect public interest
27. Prosecutor must exercise discretion in:
(A) Filing frivolous cases
(B) Both A & B
(C) Charging minor, settled disputes
(D) All FIRs filed
28. Charging standards are binding:
(A) On prosecutors for guidance
(B) On all police officers
(C) On judges only
(D) On private citizens
29. Case evaluation under charging standards requires:
(A) All of the above
(B) Evidential sufficiency
(C) Public interest consideration
(D) Legal sufficiency
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 convictions