Pakistan Prison Rules 1978 MCQs

1. : According to Rule 881, in the execution of every prison work, which labour shall be utilized to the fullest extent?

(A) Paid labour

(B) Prison labour

(C) Contract labour

(D) Skilled labour

2. : Under Rule 881, which of the following is not one of the classes of prison works?

(A) Prison labour

(B) Paid labour

(C) Prison and paid labour combined

(D) Voluntary labour

3. : As per Rule 881, who should give the Superintendent the option of executing the whole or part of a prison work?

(A) Inspector General

(B) District Officer, District Roads and Buildings

(C) Superintendent of Police

(D) Executive Engineer

4. : When prisoners are employed on other public works, to whom shall the full market value of work be charged?

(A) Prison Department

(B) Buildings Department

(C) Finance Department

(D) Inspector General’s Office

5. : According to Rule 881(v), who will supply tools, plant, and materials required for prison work?

(A) Superintendent

(B) District Officer, District Roads and Buildings

(C) Inspector General

(D) Executive Engineer

6. : Who must lay out the work to be done and ensure no deviation from the sanctioned plan without formal sanction?

(A) Superintendent

(B) District Officer, District Roads and Buildings

(C) Executive Engineer

(D) Inspector General

7. : Who is responsible for appointing subordinates to report daily on negligent prisoners during work?

(A) Superintendent

(B) District Officer, District Roads and Buildings

(C) Inspector General

(D) Jailor

8. : According to Rule 882(i), the Prison Department is authorized to execute all petty and annual repairs up to what amount?

(A) Rs. 10,000

(B) Rs. 25,000

(C) Rs. 50,000

(D) Rs. 1,00,000

9. : Which type of works are excepted from being executed by the Prison Department under Rule 882(i)?

(A) Works requiring skilled civil engineering supervision

(B) Works costing under Rs. 1,000

(C) Works related to prison agriculture

(D) All repairs under Rs. 5,000

10. : Before executing works under Rule 882, whose administrative approval must be obtained?

(A) Inspector General

(B) Competent Authority

(C) Superintendent

(D) District Coordination Officer

11. : After completion of prison works, what information must the Superintendent provide to the District Officer?

(A) Particulars of work, cost, and date of completion

(B) Names of prisoners involved

(C) Type of tools used

(D) Labour hours only

12. : According to Rule 883(ii), who is responsible for the discipline and supervision of prisoners employed on work?

(A) District Officer

(B) Superintendent

(C) Inspector General

(D) Jailor only

13. : What precaution must be taken regarding scaffolding and tools at night?

(A) Locked inside workshops

(B) Left under open supervision

(C) Removed or guarded to prevent escape

(D) Stored by Building Department

14. : How often must the District Officer, District Roads and Buildings, inspect prisons according to Rule 884?

(A) Quarterly

(B) Annually

(C) Every two years

(D) Monthly

15. : After inspecting a prison, to whom does the District Officer send a report?

(A) Superintendent and Executive District Officer (Works)

(B) Inspector General directly

(C) Finance Department

(D) Public Works Secretary

16. : According to Rule 885(i), who signs the completion certificate after a work is finished?

(A) Inspector General

(B) District Officer, District Roads and Buildings

(C) Superintendent

(D) Executive District Officer

17. : If the Superintendent disagrees with the completion certificate, what should he do?

(A) Sign it with objections

(B) Return it unsigned with comments

(C) Forward it to the Finance Department

(D) Destroy the certificate

18. : A copy of the completion certificate along with Superintendent’s remarks is sent to whom?

(A) District Coordination Officer

(B) Inspector General

(C) Executive Engineer

(D) Finance Secretary