1. : The Punjab Prevention of Hoarding Act was enacted in which year? (Hint: From Enactment Year)
(A) 2018
(B) 2020
(C) 2015
(D) 2022
2. : What is the primary purpose of the Punjab Prevention of Hoarding Act, 2020? (Hint: From Objective of the Act)
(A) To promote agricultural exports
(B) To prevent hoarding and undue price escalation of essential commodities
(C) To establish new markets
(D) To regulate import duties
3. : Who is the “Competent Authority” under this Act who can take action against hoarders? (Hint: From Definition of Competent Authority)
(A) A Sessions Judge
(B) A Mayor
(C) The District Collector / Deputy Commissioner
(D) A Police Station House Officer (SHO)
4. : Under Section 6 of the Act, what is the punishment for the offense of hoarding? (Hint: From Section 6)
(A) Only a fine, no imprisonment
(B) Up to 5 years imprisonment and a fine
(C) Up to 3 years imprisonment and a fine
(D) Cancellation of license only
5. : Under the Act, what power does the Competent Authority have regarding hoarded stocks? (Hint: From Enforcement Powers)
(A) Only impose a fine
(B) Seal the business premises and confiscate the hoarded stock
(C) Only issue a warning
(D) Exile the offender from the district
6. : The schedule of the Act lists the essential commodities. How can the government amend this list? (Hint: From Amendment Procedure)
(A) Through a vote in the provincial assembly
(B) By issuing a notification in the official Gazette
(C) By seeking permission from the High Court
(D) It cannot be amended once passed
7. : According to the Act, what is considered “hoarding”? (Hint: From Definition of Hoarding)
(A) Storing any amount of goods for personal use
(B) Selling goods at a lower price
(C) Storing an essential commodity in excess of the prescribed limits
(D) Storing any quantity of an essential commodity