Pakistan Penal Code MCQs

1. : Section 271 of PPC deals with which of the following?

(A) Adulteration of drugs

(B) Disobedience to quarantine rule

(C) Sale of noxious food

(D) Adulteration of food

2. : Who has the authority to make and promulgate quarantine rules under Section 271?

(A) Supreme Court

(B) Federal or Provincial Government

(C) District Magistrate

(D) Local Police

3. : What is the maximum punishment under Section 271 for disobedience of quarantine rules?

(A) 3 months imprisonment or fine

(B) 6 months imprisonment or fine or both

(C) 1 year imprisonment

(D) 2 years imprisonment

4. : Section 272 of PPC relates to which offense?

(A) Adulteration of drugs

(B) Sale of adulterated drugs

(C) Adulteration of food or drink intended for sale

(D) Disobedience to quarantine rule

5. : What does “noxious” mean in the context of Section 272?

(A) Expensive

(B) Harmful or injurious

(C) Nutritious

(D) Tasteless

6. : What is the maximum imprisonment under Section 272?

(A) 3 months

(B) 6 months

(C) 1 year

(D) 2 years

7. : What is the maximum fine under Section 272 of PPC?

(A) One thousand rupees

(B) Two thousand rupees

(C) Three thousand rupees

(D) Five thousand rupees

8. : Section 273 of PPC deals with which act?

(A) Sale of adulterated drugs

(B) Adulteration of food

(C) Sale of noxious food or drink

(D) Disobedience to quarantine

9. : What is the punishment under Section 273?

(A) Imprisonment up to 3 months

(B) Imprisonment up to 6 months, or fine, or both

(C) Imprisonment up to 1 year

(D) Imprisonment up to 3 years

10. : Section 273 applies when a person sells food or drink that is:

(A) Overpriced

(B) Noxious or unfit for consumption

(C) Homemade

(D) Imported illegally

11. : Section 274 of PPC deals with which offense?

(A) Adulteration of food

(B) Sale of adulterated drugs

(C) Adulteration of drugs

(D) Disobedience to quarantine

12. : What is the maximum punishment under Section 274 (Adulteration of drugs)?

(A) 3 months imprisonment or fine

(B) 6 months imprisonment or fine or both

(C) 1 year imprisonment

(D) 2 years imprisonment

13. : Adulteration of drugs under Section 274 includes:

(A) Increasing the price of drugs

(B) Lessening efficacy or making them noxious

(C) Selling expired drugs

(D) Mixing food with drugs

14. : Section 275 of PPC deals with which of the following?

(A) Adulteration of food

(B) Sale of adulterated drugs

(C) Sale of noxious drink

(D) Quarantine rules

15. : What is the maximum punishment for selling adulterated drugs under Section 275?

(A) Imprisonment up to 3 months

(B) Imprisonment up to 6 months, or fine, or both

(C) Imprisonment up to 1 year

(D) Imprisonment up to 2 years

16. : Under Section 275, selling adulterated drugs requires the seller to:

(A) Intend profit only

(B) Know the drugs are adulterated

(C) Be a licensed pharmacist

(D) Import drugs illegally

17. : What is the maximum fine under Section 275 of PPC?

(A) Rs. 1000

(B) Rs. 2000

(C) Rs. 3000

(D) Rs. 5000

18. : Which sections of PPC deal specifically with food-related offenses?

(A) 271 & 272

(B) 272 & 273

(C) 274 & 275

(D) 273 & 274

19. : Which sections of PPC deal specifically with drug-related offenses?

(A) 271 & 272

(B) 273 & 274

(C) 274 & 275

(D) 272 & 273

20. : Section 271 is primarily concerned with which situation?

(A) Epidemics and infectious diseases

(B) Price control of medicines

(C) Food quality testing

(D) Trade licenses

21. : What type of imprisonment is prescribed in Sections 271–275?

(A) Rigorous only

(B) Simple only

(C) Either description

(D) Life imprisonment

22. : The purpose of Section 272 is to prevent the sale of:

(A) Stale vegetables

(B) Noxious food and drink

(C) Fake medicines

(D) Expired cosmetics

23. : Section 274 punishes adulteration of drugs when the offender intends that the drug shall be:

(A) Imported

(B) Sold or used for medicinal purposes

(C) Mixed with food

(D) Exported abroad

24. : Which of the following sections prescribes the same punishment of up to 6 months imprisonment and Rs. 3000 fine?

(A) 272, 273, 274, 275

(B) 271 only

(C) 272 & 274 only

(D) 271 & 273 only

25. : The offenses under Sections 271–275 are primarily related to:

(A) Financial crimes

(B) Public health and safety

(C) Cyber crimes

(D) Property disputes