1. : Under Section 56, who is required to promptly share information and documents with the Authority?
(A) Only law enforcement agencies
(B) Every Department of the Government
(C) Only the local government
(D) Only the Enforcement Station
2. : What is the purpose of information sharing under Section 56?
(A) To maintain inter-departmental communication
(B) For effective exercise of powers and performance of functions by the Authority
(C) For record-keeping only
(D) To publish public reports
3. : According to Section 56(2), the obligation to exchange information shall be:
(A) One-way from Departments to the Authority
(B) Reciprocated by the Authority
(C) Optional for the Authority
(D) Limited to written communications
4. : Under Section 56(3), the Authority may enter into arrangements with which entities for information exchange?
(A) Only Government Departments
(B) Any other body or agency
(C) Only international organizations
(D) Only private companies
5. : According to Section 57, who is required to render assistance to the Authority?
(A) Only Punjab Police
(B) All executive authorities, law enforcement agencies, and every person
(C) Only local government officials
(D) Only the Enforcement Squad
6. : What must a person include when making a Whistle-blower disclosure under Section 58(1)?
(A) A personal declaration of reasonable belief that the information is true
(B) Proof of employment
(C) Signature of a witness
(D) Recommendation from a public officer
7. : To whom may a Whistle-blower disclosure be made under Section 58(2)?
(A) Only to the Authority
(B) To the Authority, Board, Hearing Officer, Sub-Divisional Enforcement Officer, or Enforcement Officer
(C) Only to the Court
(D) Only to the Government
8. : Under Section 58(3), when may no action be taken on a Whistle-blower disclosure?
(A) When it lacks supporting documents
(B) When the Whistle-blower’s identity is not indicated or is found to be false
(C) When the information is sensitive
(D) When the disclosure is handwritten
9. : Who assesses and verifies the Whistle-blower disclosure under Section 58(4)?
(A) The Sub-Divisional Enforcement Officer
(B) The Hearing Officer
(C) The Director General
(D) The Board
10. : Within how many hours must the Hearing Officer refer the Whistle-blower disclosure to the Sub-Divisional Enforcement Officer if it warrants further action?
(A) 12 hours
(B) 24 hours
(C) 48 hours
(D) 72 hours
11. : What reward may a Whistle-blower receive if their disclosure leads to successful detection of a violation?
(A) Cash reward from the Fund and a certificate of appreciation
(B) Public recognition
(C) Government employment
(D) Tax exemption
12. : When will no reward be given for a Whistle-blower disclosure?
(A) When it involves multiple persons
(B) When the information is of no value, already known, public record, or no recovery is made
(C) When it is made electronically
(D) When it lacks supporting evidence
13. : Who is considered a Whistle-blower under Section 59?
(A) Any company or organization
(B) A natural person
(C) Any government department
(D) Any NGO representative
14. : What is the punishment for making a false, frivolous, or vexatious Whistle-blower disclosure?
(A) Fine up to Rs. 50,000
(B) Imprisonment up to one year or fine up to Rs. 100,000 or both
(C) Termination from employment
(D) Community service
15. : Under Section 60, when can the identity of a genuine Whistle-blower be disclosed?
(A) After proceedings end automatically
(B) Only with the written consent of the Whistle-blower
(C) With permission from the Hearing Officer
(D) With a court order
16. : What is the consequence of unauthorized disclosure of a Whistle-blower’s identity?
(A) Dismissal from service
(B) Fine or penalty as prescribed
(C) Warning notice
(D) No consequence specified
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