Juvenile Justice System Act 2018 Test

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Question 1

1. Which of the following is the main objective of the Juvenile Justice System Act 2018?

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To reform the prison system for all prisoners

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To ensure protection and fair trial rights for juveniles in conflict with the law

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To abolish juvenile courts in Pakistan

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To merge adult and juvenile laws under one act

Question 2

2. Under the Juvenile Justice System Act 2018, what is the definition of a "juvenile"?

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Any person under the age of 14

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Any person under the age of 16

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Any person under the age of 18

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Any person under the age of 21

Question 3

3. Which authority is responsible for establishing Juvenile Courts under the Act?

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Federal Government

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Provincial Government

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High Courts

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Supreme Court

Question 4

4. What is the maximum period for determination of age of a juvenile, according to the Act?

Question 5

5. Who conducts the age determination process under the Act?

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Police officer

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Medical Board

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Judicial Magistrate

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Public Prosecutor

Question 6

6. What is the maximum punishment for a juvenile if the offence committed is punishable by death?

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Life imprisonment

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Death penalty

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10 years imprisonment

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Not more than 14 years imprisonment

Question 7

7. Which of the following punishments is prohibited for juveniles under the Act?

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Death penalty

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Life imprisonment without parole

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Corporal punishment

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All of the above

Question 8

8. Under the Act, where should a juvenile be kept during trial proceedings?

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In a regular prison cell

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In a separate juvenile rehabilitation centre

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In police custody

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In the district jail barracks

Question 9

9. What is the maximum period for disposal of a juvenile case under the Act?

Question 10

10. Who provides free legal assistance to juveniles under the Act?

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The Police

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The Public Prosecutor

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The Government or Legal Aid Committee

Question 11

11. Under the Juvenile Justice System Act 2018, which body is authorized to release juveniles on probation?

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Police Officer

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Juvenile Court

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Probation Officer

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High Court

Question 12

12. What is the role of a Probation Officer in juvenile cases?

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To prosecute the juvenile

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To assist the court with social investigation reports

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To arrest the juvenile

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To provide medical care to juveniles

Question 13

13. Which type of trial is emphasized in the Act for juveniles?

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Summary trial

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Open court trial

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In-camera trial

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Military trial

Question 14

14. What is prohibited during the trial of a juvenile according to the Act?

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Presence of media in court

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Use of handcuffs

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Joint trial with adult offenders

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All of the above

Question 15

15. Which of the following is true regarding bail for juveniles?

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Bail cannot be granted to juveniles

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Bail is mandatory except in heinous offences

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Bail is discretionary only for judges

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Juveniles are always remanded to custody

Question 16

16. Under the Act, what is the role of Juvenile Rehabilitation Centres?

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To punish juveniles

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To detain juveniles like regular prisons

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To provide education, skill development, and rehabilitation

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To transfer juveniles to adult prisons after 18 years

Question 17

17. What happens if a juvenile turns 18 during trial?

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The case is transferred to an adult court

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The trial continues in juvenile court

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The juvenile is sent to an adult prison immediately

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The sentence is doubled

Question 18

18. Which body monitors the implementation of the Juvenile Justice System Act 2018?

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Supreme Court

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Provincial Government

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National Commission on the Rights of Child (NCRC)

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Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)

Question 19

19. Who has the power to establish observation homes for juveniles?

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Federal Government

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Provincial Government

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Police Department

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Local Courts

Question 20

20. What is an "observation home" under the Act?

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A prison for juveniles

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A temporary shelter for juveniles during trial

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A hospital for juveniles

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A school for juvenile offenders

Question 21

21. Which international standard influenced the Act significantly?

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Geneva Convention

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Nelson Mandela Rules

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United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC)

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The Hague Convention

Question 22

22. Which of the following is considered a heinous offence for juveniles?

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Offences punishable with death

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Offences punishable with life imprisonment

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Offences punishable with more than 7 years imprisonment

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All of the above

Question 23

23. What is the punishment for obstructing a Probation Officer’s duty under the Act?

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No punishment

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Up to 6 months imprisonment

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Up to 1 year imprisonment or fine

Question 24

24. Which of the following rights is guaranteed to every juvenile under the Act?

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Right to free legal aid

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Right to privacy during trial

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Right to rehabilitation and education

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All of the above

Question 25

25. In case of non-serious offences, the court may…

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Send the child to jail directly

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Release the child on probation or warning

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Impose corporal punishment

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Deny legal aid

Question 26

26. What is the maximum time period for keeping a juvenile in police custody?

Question 27

27. Which of the following is strictly prohibited during juvenile arrest and detention?

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Use of torture

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Mixing juveniles with adult offenders

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Using juveniles as informants

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All of the above

Question 28

28. Who prepares the Social Investigation Report (SIR) in juvenile cases?

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Police Officer

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Probation Officer

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Advocate General

Question 29

29. Under the Act, what should be the priority for dealing with juveniles in conflict with the law?

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Punishment

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Rehabilitation and reintegration

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Long-term detention

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Public trial and exposure

Question 30

30. Who appoints Juvenile Courts under the Act?

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Provincial Assembly

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High Court

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Federal Government

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District Government

Question 31

31. What does the term ‘juvenile’ mean under the Act?

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A person below 14 years of age

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A person below 18 years of age

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A person below 21 years of age

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A person between 12–16 years of age

Question 32

32. Who can act as a guardian ad litem (representative) for a juvenile in court?

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Police Officer

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Probation Officer

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Parent or legal guardian

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Prison Superintendent

Question 33

33. What is the time limit for producing a juvenile before a Juvenile Court after arrest?

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Within 12 hours

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Within 24 hours

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Within 48 hours

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Within 72 hours

Question 34

34. Which of the following is NOT allowed in juvenile detention?

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Separation from adult prisoners

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Access to education

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Provision of health facilities

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Solitary confinement

Question 35

35. Which authority has the power to transfer a juvenile case from one court to another?

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High Court

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Juvenile Court

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District Magistrate

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Federal Government

Question 36

36. What type of offences are juveniles usually diverted from formal trials for?

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Heinous offences

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Minor and petty offences

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Terrorism-related offences

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None of the above

Question 37

37. Which principle guides juvenile justice in Pakistan under this Act?

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Retribution

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Deterrence

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Rehabilitation and reintegration

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Punitive measures

Question 38

38. Who ensures the establishment of Juvenile Rehabilitation Centres?

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Federal Government

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Provincial Government

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Police Department

Question 39

39. Which punishment is specifically excluded for juveniles?

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Short-term imprisonment

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Community service

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Corporal punishment

Question 40

40. What is the maximum age for detention in a juvenile rehabilitation centre?

Question 41

41. Who maintains records of juveniles dealt with under the Act?

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Police Headquarters

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Juvenile Courts

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Probation Department

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District Coordination Office

Question 42

42. Which institution oversees the protection of juvenile rights at the national level?

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Supreme Court

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NCRC (National Commission on the Rights of Child)

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Ministry of Defence

Question 43

43. What happens if a juvenile is found guilty of a minor offence?

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He is sent to prison with adults

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He is released on probation or warning

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He is sentenced to life imprisonment

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He is sent to solitary confinement

Question 44

44. What is the primary purpose of Social Investigation Reports (SIR)?

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To punish the juvenile

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To assist the court in determining appropriate rehabilitation measures

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To help the police in interrogation

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To maintain jail records

Question 45

45. Under the Act, who can recommend diversion programs for juveniles?

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Police Officer

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Juvenile Court

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Probation Officer

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All of the above

Question 46

46. In case of heinous offences, who decides whether the juvenile should be kept in custody?

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Police Inspector

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Juvenile Court

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Provincial Assembly

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District Magistrate

Question 47

47. What is the maximum punishment for obstructing a Juvenile Court’s order?

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Up to 3 months imprisonment

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Up to 6 months imprisonment

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Up to 1 year imprisonment

Question 48

48. What type of environment must Juvenile Courts maintain?

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Strict and punitive

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Friendly and child-sensitive

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Military-style

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Secretive and closed

Question 49

49. What is the punishment for an officer who illegally keeps a juvenile in adult prison?

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No punishment

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Imprisonment up to 6 months or fine

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Dismissal from service only

Question 50

50. Which of the following is a diversion measure under the Act?

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Counseling

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Community service

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Restitution of property

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All of the above

Question 51

51. What must the police inform the juvenile at the time of arrest?

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Charges and reasons for arrest

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Rights of the juvenile

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Right to legal representation

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All of the above

Question 52

52. What is the role of Legal Aid Committees in juvenile justice?

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Provide free legal assistance to juveniles

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Prosecute juveniles

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Train police officers

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Establish prisons

Question 53

53. Who has the power to amend rules under the Juvenile Justice System Act 2018?

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Parliament

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Federal Government

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Provincial Assembly

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High Court

Question 54

54. What is the maximum period for which a juvenile may be placed under probation?

Question 55

55. Which of the following is TRUE about juvenile arrest?

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Juveniles may be handcuffed like adults

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Police must treat juveniles with dignity and care

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Juveniles may be kept in police lockups with adults

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Police are not bound to inform parents/guardians

Question 56

56. What is the role of a Probation Officer in juvenile justice?

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To punish the juvenile

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To supervise the juvenile during probation and rehabilitation

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To act as prosecutor

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To run the juvenile court

Question 57

57. Who decides whether a juvenile should undergo diversion or formal trial?

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Juvenile Court

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Probation Officer

Answer

Ministry of Interior

Question 58

58. What is the main purpose of diversion programs for juveniles?

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To punish juveniles outside prison

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To prevent juveniles from going through lengthy trials

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To remove juveniles from society

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To keep police workload low

Question 59

59. Who ensures the protection of juvenile privacy during trials?

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Police Department

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Probation Officers

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Juvenile Court

Question 60

60. What is the punishment for disclosing the identity of a juvenile offender?

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Imprisonment only

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Imprisonment up to 3 months or fine

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Community service

Question 61

61. What is the purpose of Borstal Institutions or Juvenile Rehabilitation Centres?

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To punish juveniles severely

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To rehabilitate and educate juveniles

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To keep juveniles in solitary confinement

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To train juveniles for military service

Question 62

62. Under the Act, juveniles must be kept separate from which group?

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Police officers

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Adult prisoners

Answer

Probation officers

Question 63

63. Which of the following rights are guaranteed to juveniles under this Act?

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Right to dignity

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Right to legal aid

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Right to speedy trial

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All of the above

Question 64

64. Which principle is emphasized most in juvenile sentencing?

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Punishment

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Deterrence

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Rehabilitation

Answer 224

Assume the offender is an adult

Answer 225

Assume the offender is a juvenile until proven otherwise

Answer 226

Reject the case

Answer 227

Ask the police to decide

Answer 228

Solitary confinement

Answer 229

Community service

Answer 230

Imprisonment

Answer 231

Legal Aid Committee

Answer 232

Provincial Assembly

Answer 233

Prison Department

Answer 234

Juvenile Court

Answer 235

High Court

Answer 236

Federal Shariat Court

Answer 237

Supreme Court

Answer 238

Till 18 years of age

Answer 239

Till 21 years of age

Answer 240

A social investigation report

Answer 241

Approval from the High Court

Answer 242

Consent from parents

Answer 243

Written request by police

Answer 244

Police Inspector

Answer 245

Probation Officer

Answer 246

Juvenile Court Judge

Answer 247

District Magistrate

Answer 248

Terrorism-related cases

Answer 249

Petty and minor offences

Answer 250

Murder trials

Answer 251

Heinous crimes

Answer 252

No punishment

Answer 253

Imprisonment up to 6 months or fine

Answer 254

Dismissal only

Answer 255

Education and skill development

Answer 256

Emotional and psychological support

Answer 257

Reintegration into society

Answer 258

All of the above

Answer 259

Provincial Assemblies

Answer 260

National Commission on the Rights of Child (NCRC)

Answer 261

Ministry of Defence

Answer 262

Police Department

Answer 263

His record is expunged or sealed

Answer 264

He is imprisoned with adults

Answer 265

He is denied further rights

Answer 266

He is punished again

Answer 267

Imprisonment only

Answer 268

Imprisonment up to 3 months or fine

Answer 269

No punishment

Answer 270

In all cases regardless of offence

Answer 271

Only for petty offences

Answer 272

Unless there are reasonable grounds that release may expose the child to danger or risk

Answer 273

Never, juveniles cannot be bailed

Answer 274

Interview must be in presence of a parent or guardian

Answer 275

Interview must be public

Answer 276

Interview must be in jail

Answer 277

No restrictions apply

Answer 278

Provincial Government

Answer 279

Federal Government

Answer 280

Juvenile Court Judge

Answer 281

Probation Officer

Answer 282

To prosecute juveniles

Answer 283

To approve rehabilitation centres

Answer 284

To decide diversion cases and settlements

Answer 285

To provide police training

Answer 286

Put them in adult lock-up

Answer 287

Inform their guardians and probation officer

Answer 288

Keep them for 24 hours before reporting

Answer 289

Produce them in regular criminal court

Answer 290

Access to education

Answer 291

Mixing juveniles with adult offenders

Answer 292

Vocational training

Answer 293

Religious freedom

Answer 294

It is allowed for heinous crimes

Answer 295

It is strictly prohibited

Answer 296

Allowed with parental consent

Answer 297

Court can decide case-by-case

Answer 298

To recommend punishment

Answer 299

To provide background on juvenile’s family, education, and circumstances

Answer 300

To justify police action

Answer 301

To calculate imprisonment period

Answer 302

Probation Officers

Answer 303

Parents only

Answer 304

Police Department

Answer 305

Court clerks

Answer 306

Apology to victim

Answer 307

Community service

Answer 308

Financial compensation

Answer 309

Capital punishment

Answer 310

Imprisonment up to 6 months

Answer 311

Imprisonment up to 3 years

Answer 312

No punishment

Answer 313

They must be open to the public

Answer 314

They must be speedy and in camera (closed court)

Answer 315

They can take as long as adult trials

Answer 316

Media must be present

Answer 317

It remains permanently public

Answer 318

It is sealed or expunged

Answer 319

It is transferred to adult courts

Answer 320

It is shared with employers

Answer 321

Court, with medical assessment if needed

Answer 322

Juvenile himself

Answer 323

Heinous offences

Answer 324

Petty and first-time offences

Answer 325

Terrorism offences

Answer 326

Narcotics smuggling

Answer 327

Yes, in extreme cases

Answer 328

Yes, but only for 7 days

Answer 329

No, it is prohibited

Answer 330

Yes, with parental consent

Answer 331

High Court

Answer 332

Human Rights Commission of Pakistan

Answer 333

National Commission on the Rights of Child (NCRC)

Answer 334

Retribution

Answer 335

Speedy justice and rehabilitation

Answer 336

Deterrence

Answer 337

Maximum punishment

Answer 338

Free coverage allowed

Answer 339

Permission from court and no disclosure of identity

Answer 340

Only international media allowed

Answer 341

No coverage at all

Answer 342

The trial remains valid

Answer 343

The case must be transferred to the Juvenile Court

Answer 344

The sentence is doubled

Answer 345

The juvenile is treated as an adult

Answer 346

To delay the trial process

Answer 347

To promote restorative justice and rehabilitation

Answer 348

To increase punishment options

Answer 349

To bypass court supervision

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