1. : Under what circumstances can a Sub Divisional Enforcement Officer, Enforcement Officer, or Investigation Officer exercise the power of arrest?
(A) Only if a person has committed a traffic violation
(B) If a person is involved in an offence under the Act or Scheduled laws, or under reasonable suspicion as defined
(C) Only with the order of the Magistrate
(D) For any general misconduct
2. : Which of the following is not a valid reason for arrest under the Act?
(A) Possession of articles reasonably suspected to be linked to an offence
(B) Escaping or attempting to escape from lawful custody
(C) Being late for work
(D) Obstructing an Enforcement Officer in the performance of duty
3. : Who maintains the record of arrests?
(A) Enforcement Officer only
(B) Investigation Officer only
(C) Sub Divisional Enforcement Officer
(D) Hearing Officer
4. : After making an arrest, what must the Enforcement Officer or Investigation Officer do without unnecessary delay?
(A) Register the person as a Board member
(B) Present the arrested person at the Enforcement Station and inform the Sub Divisional Enforcement Officer with a written report
(C) Release the person immediately
(D) Send the person to the Magistrate directly
5. : Within how many hours must the Sub Divisional Enforcement Officer produce an arrested person before the Magistrate?
(A) 12 hours
(B) 24 hours
(C) 48 hours
(D) 72 hours
6. : Which provisions apply to arrests, detention, search, and investigation under the Act?
(A) Only the Act itself
(B) Only the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC)
(C) The provisions of the Code, in so far as they are not inconsistent with the Act
(D) Only internal Authority regulations
7. : Who can submit a complaint regarding public nuisance?
(A) Only a Department or Authority member
(B) Any person aggrieved, Department, Whistle-blower, or employee
(C) Only the Sub Divisional Enforcement Officer
(D) Only the Hearing Officer
8. : What action must the Enforcement Officer take after receiving a complaint of public nuisance?
(A) Ignore it if minor
(B) Visit the site, inspect, and take the stance of persons concerned
(C) Forward it only to the Hearing Officer
(D) Register an FIR immediately without inspection
9. : What is an EPO (Enforcement/Prohibition Order) issued for?
(A) For issuing warnings to employees
(B) For public nuisance, containing details, reasons, directions, and penalties for disobedience
(C) Only for arrests
(D) For appointment of officers
10. : Who may direct an Enforcement Officer to take action against public nuisance?
(A) Sub Divisional Enforcement Officer
(B) Hearing Officer
(C) Board or the Authority
(D) All of the above
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