Pakistan Prison Rules 1978 MCQs

1. : According to Rule 85 of the Pakistan Prison Rules 1978, for how long is the property of an escaped prisoner retained in prison?

(A) Six months

(B) One year

(C) Two years

(D) Three months

2. : What happens to the property of an escaped prisoner if he is not recaptured within one year, as per Rule 85 of the Pakistan Prison Rules 1978?

(A) It is returned to his family

(B) It is donated to charity

(C) It is sold and the proceeds deposited in the local treasury as unclaimed property

(D) It is given to the police department

3. : Under Rule 85 of the Pakistan Prison Rules 1978, where are the proceeds of the escaped prisoner’s property deposited if he is not recaptured?

(A) National Bank of Pakistan

(B) Federal Consolidated Fund

(C) Local treasury

(D) Prison Welfare Fund

4. : If an escaped prisoner is recaptured within one year, what happens to his retained property under Rule 85?

(A) It is confiscated permanently

(B) It remains with the prison for three more months

(C) It is returned to the prisoner

(D) It is sent to the local government

5. : According to Rule 86(i), who is informed about the details of a deceased prisoner’s property?

(A) District Officer (Revenue)

(B) Prison Warden

(C) Local Police Station

(D) Federal Ministry of Interior

6. : Under Rule 86(ii), if the relatives of a deceased prisoner want the property, how is it sent to them?

(A) Through the prison warden directly

(B) Through the District Coordination Officer of the prisoner’s district, with transit charges paid by heirs

(C) Sent by courier at government expense

(D) Delivered by the police department

7. : If the relatives of a deceased prisoner do not provide instructions within a reasonable time, what happens to the property under Rule 86?

(A) It is destroyed

(B) It is donated to charity

(C) It is sold and the proceeds sent to legal heirs after deducting money order commission

(D) It is kept in prison indefinitely

8. : How are the sale proceeds and cash deposit sent to the legal heirs if the property is sold under Rule 86(ii)?

(A) Through a bank transfer

(B) Via postal mail without any official

(C) By cash delivery at the prison

(D) By money order through the District Coordination Officer

9. : According to Rule 87(i), what must be obtained from a prisoner when articles are purchased from his cash account?

(A) Written permission from the prison warden

(B) A receipt for the articles purchased

(C) A verbal confirmation from the prisoner

(D) A signature from the prison doctor

10. : Under Rule 87(i), where is the receipt for articles purchased by the prisoner pasted?

(A) In the admission register

(B) In the prisoner’s property register

(C) In the prisoner’s personal file

(D) In the cash account ledger

11. : According to Rule 87(ii), what is the rule regarding prisoners handling cash?

(A) Prisoners may handle cash under supervision

(B) Prisoners may handle cash for small purchases only

(C) Prisoners can handle cash only with written permission

(D) Prisoners will not be allowed to handle cash under any circumstances

12. : What entries are made after articles are purchased from a prisoner’s cash account as per Rule 87(i)?

(A) Only the cash account is updated

(B) Both the prisoner’s cash account and property register are updated

(C) Only the property register is updated

(D) No entries are required

13. : According to Rule 88, what must a prisoner do when cash and property are delivered to him on release?

(A) Provide a verbal confirmation

(B) Affix his thumb-impression or signature in the admission and property registers

(C) Submit a written application

(D) Notify the District Officer (Revenue)

14. : If cash or property is handed over to a relative or friend of a prisoner, what must be obtained according to Rule 88?

(A) A police verification report

(B) A receipt which is then pasted in the admission and property registers

(C) Written permission from the prison warden

(D) A verbal confirmation from the relative

15. : In Rule 88, where is the receipt pasted when cash or property is handed over to a relative or friend?

(A) In the prisoner’s personal file

(B) In the district treasury records

(C) In the admission register and the property register

(D) In the prison officer’s logbook

16. : What is the purpose of affixing a thumb impression or signature by the prisoner at release under Rule 88?

(A) To allow police investigation

(B) To serve as a token of receipt for cash and property delivered

(C) To authorize transfer of prisoner to another facility

(D) To file a complaint if property is missing

17. : According to Rule 89, who is responsible for compensating a prisoner if any part of his money or property is lost in custody?

(A) The government treasury

(B) The prisoner’s family

(C) The prison official responsible for the loss

(D) The prison warden only

18. : Under Rule 89, who decides whether compensation should be granted to a prisoner for lost property?

(A) The District Officer (Revenue)

(B) The local magistrate

(C) The prisoner’s legal heirs

(D) The Superintendent of the prison

19. : According to Rule 89, the compensation for lost property is paid at whose expense?

(A) The prison official responsible for the loss

(B) The prisoner’s own funds

(C) The federal government

(D) The local treasury

20. : What is the role of the Superintendent under Rule 89 concerning compensation for lost property?

(A) To prosecute the official responsible

(B) To decide if and how much compensation is to be granted

(C) To return the lost property from prison stock

(D) To notify the relatives of the prisoner