Pakistan Prison Rules 1978 MCQs

1. : Under Rule 496, how long should the flour be soaked in water before kneading?

(A) 10 minutes

(B) 20 minutes

(C) 30 minutes

(D) 45 minutes

2. : According to Rule 496, atta (flour) is properly kneaded when—

(A) It feels dry

(B) It sticks to the finger

(C) It does not stick to the finger

(D) It forms lumps

3. : What may be added to the dough if prisoners like it?

(A) Baking soda and milk

(B) Salt and khamīr (yeast)

(C) Salt and khamīr (khamtz)

(D) Ghee and sugar

4. : What kind of roti is prescribed in Rule 496?

(A) Chapati on tawa

(B) Tandoor-ki-roti

(C) Fried paratha

(D) Steam bread

5. : What arrangements must be made for smoke from the tandoor?

(A) It may spread freely

(B) It should be exhausted through a special chimney

(C) It should be covered with wet cloth

(D) It should be mixed with ventilation fans

6. : What kind of cloth is issued for making gaddies (roti pads)?

(A) Cotton cloth

(B) Canvas

(C) Garah cloth

(D) Woolen cloth

7. : According to Rule 496, one part of wheat gives how many parts of bread?

(A) 1.1 to 1.2

(B) 1.2 to 1.3

(C) 1.4 to 1.5

(D) 1.6 to 1.7

8. : 262 grams of wheat flour should give two rotis weighing—

(A) 200–250 grams

(B) 355–392 grams

(C) 300–320 grams

(D) 400–420 grams

9. : 203 grams of atta should give rotis weighing—

(A) 250–280 grams

(B) 292–305 grams

(C) 350–370 grams

(D) 310–330 grams

10. : The roti should not be less than what diameter?

(A) 25 cm

(B) 28 cm

(C) 30.5 cm

(D) 35 cm

11. : According to Rule 497, what kind of vessels shall not be used in the cookhouse?

(A) Brass

(B) Iron

(C) Copper

(D) Steel

12. : The utensils such as degs, buckets, spoons, and scales used in the cookhouse shall be made of—

(A) Copper

(B) Aluminium

(C) Brass

(D) Steel

13. : Who is responsible for ensuring all brass utensils are kept bright and clean?

(A) Storekeeper

(B) Cook

(C) Assistant Superintendent in charge

(D) Deputy Superintendent

14. : How should all food be distributed?

(A) In open trays

(B) From brass or other trays with handles, served hot

(C) In earthen pots

(D) In steel containers

15. : Under Rule 498, cooks should be—

(A) Life-term convicts

(B) Well-behaved and preferably short-term prisoners

(C) Any available prisoners

(D) Paid civil cooks

16. : How often should cooks be changed, as far as possible?

(A) Every 3 months

(B) Every 6 months

(C) Every 12 months

(D) Every 2 years

17. : Can any convicted prisoner cook his own food separately?

(A) Yes, if permitted by Medical Officer

(B) Yes, if on special diet

(C) No, not permitted

(D) Only if vegetarian

18. : Who must medically examine all cooks before employment?

(A) Superintendent

(B) Assistant Superintendent

(C) Medical Officer

(D) Jailor

19. : How frequently must all cooks be medically checked after employment?

(A) Weekly

(B) Fortnightly

(C) Monthly

(D) Quarterly

20. : The results of monthly medical check-ups of cooks must be—

(A) Noted on history tickets only

(B) Noted on cookhouse chart and history tickets

(C) Reported to IG Prisons only

(D) Sent to Superintendent’s office

21. : Under Rule 500, all food shall be carefully protected from—

(A) Dust

(B) Sunlight

(C) Flies

(D) Smoke

22. : The cookhouse doors, windows, and skylights must be—

(A) Painted

(B) Wooden

(C) Fly-proof

(D) Iron-grilled

23. : What special feature should the main entrance of the cookhouse have?

(A) A guard post

(B) Double doors

(C) Ventilation window

(D) Lockable gate only