MCQs- Narcotic offences (Control of Narcotic Substances Act, 1997, Prohibition of Hudood Ordinances, 1979) 20 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/20 Subscribe 1. The primary law in Pakistan governing narcotic substances is: (A) Control of Narcotic Substances Act, 1997 (B) Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947 (C) IT Act, 2000 (D) Pakistan Penal Code, 1860Show All Answers 2. The Prohibition (Hudood) Ordinances, 1979 primarily regulate: (A) Cybercrime (B) Environmental protection (C) Corruption (D) Drug and alcohol offencesShow All Answers 3. Possession of narcotic drugs without legal authority is: (A) Legal (B) Only a civil violation (C) An offence punishable under the CNS Act, 1997 (D) Not addressed in lawShow All Answers 4. Trafficking of narcotic drugs is punishable with: (A) Fine only (B) Community service (C) Imprisonment, which may extend to life or death for large quantities (D) Warning onlyShow All Answers 5. Cultivation of poppy or cannabis without license is: (A) Legal in rural areas (B) Prohibited under CNS Act, 1997 (C) Permitted for medicinal purposes freely (D) Only an administrative offenceShow All Answers 6. Sale of narcotic substances without license is: (A) Legal for registered pharmacies (B) Only punishable by a warning (C) Illegal under the CNS Act, 1997 (D) Not addressed in lawShow All Answers 7. Prohibition Ordinances 1979 include penalties for: (A) Both A and B (B) Intoxicating drugs (C) Alcohol consumption (D) None of the aboveShow All Answers 8. “Narcotic drugs” under CNS Act include: (A) Opium and heroin (B) Cocaine and cannabis (C) All of the above (D) Any controlled substances declared under the ActShow All Answers 9. Sale, transport, or production of narcotics without license is considered: (A) Minor offence (B) Civil offence (C) Administrative violation only (D) Major criminal offenceShow All Answers 10. Under the CNS Act, authorities may: (A) Search and seize narcotic substances (B) Arrest persons in possession of narcotics (C) All of the above (D) Confiscate vehicles used for traffickingShow All Answers 11. Possession of small quantities of narcotic drugs for personal use is: (A) Legal in Pakistan (B) Not addressed in law (C) Only a warning (D) Punishable under the CNS Act, 1997Show All Answers 12. The maximum punishment for smuggling narcotic drugs in large quantities may include: (A) Life imprisonment or death (B) 10 years imprisonment (C) 2 years imprisonment (D) Fine onlyShow All Answers 13. The CNS Act allows authorities to regulate: (A) Cultivation of drugs (B) Production of drugs (C) All of the above (D) Distribution and sale of drugsShow All Answers 14. Intoxicating liquor consumption under Hudood Ordinances 1979 is: (A) Legal for adults (B) Legal in licensed bars (C) Prohibited and punishable by law (D) Not regulatedShow All Answers 15. A person found trafficking drugs may be: (A) Fined only (B) Released if first-time offender (C) Given warning (D) Imprisoned and finedShow All Answers 16. CNS Act 1997 applies to: (A) Everyone within Pakistan, including foreigners (B) Citizens of Pakistan only (C) Foreigners only (D) Only government employeesShow All Answers 17. Alcohol possession in Pakistan under Hudood Ordinances 1979 is: (A) Allowed for Muslims (B) Allowed for non-Muslims under license (C) Completely prohibited (D) Only punishable for minorsShow All Answers 18. Import/export of narcotics without government approval is: (A) Legal (B) Offence under CNS Act (C) Administrative violation only (D) Allowed with customs declarationShow All Answers 19. CNS Act 1997 empowers authorities to: (A) License production of controlled drugs (B) Confiscate drugs and paraphernalia (C) Prosecute offenders (D) All of the aboveShow All Answers 20. The purpose of the CNS Act and Hudood Ordinances is: (A) Legalize all drugs (B) Control narcotics, prevent abuse, and protect public health (C) Increase drug trade (D) Regulate internet crimesShow All Answers