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Law Anti Terrorism Act 1997 Test Online

Mustansar KhanLast Updated: September 16, 2025

Law Anti Terrorism Act 1997 Test

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1. What is a “proscribed person” under the Act?

Any prisoner

Any person accused by police

Any individual listed in the Fourth Schedule under Section 11EE

Any citizen convicted of minor offences

2. What is the punishment for harbouring terrorists under Section 21-I?

5 years imprisonment and fine

6 months

2 years

Life imprisonment

3. Who can authorize access to limited funds for medical and educational purposes of a proscribed person?

Anti-Terrorism Court

Provincial Assembly

Federal Government

Supreme Court

4. What is the punishment for terrorism causing death under Section 7?

Death or life imprisonment and fine

Deportation

5 years imprisonment

Fine only

5. Which schedule contains names of proscribed organizations?

First Schedule

Fifth Schedule

Fourth Schedule

Second Schedule

6. The Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997 extends to:

Punjab only

Islamabad Capital Territory only

Entire Pakistan

Sindh and Balochistan only

7. Who appoints Judges of Anti-Terrorism Courts?

Local Magistrates

Federal or Provincial Government, after consulting Chief Justice of High Court

District Coordination Officer

Election Commission

8. Who may apply for attachment of terrorist property?

Police Inspector only

Investigating Officer to Court

Governor

Political Party

9. Who is guilty under Section 11H?

A person providing funds for terrorism

A person receiving funds for terrorism

A person inviting funds for terrorism

All of the above

10. When trying scheduled offences, what else can ATCs also try?

Only minor traffic cases

No other offences

Any other offences under Pakistan Penal Code

Civil disputes

11. Which section covers armed forces acting in aid of civil power?

Section 30

Section 20

Section 11F

Section 15

12. What is the maximum period of preventive detention for inquiry under Section 11EEEE?

3 months, extendable

6 months

1 month

Indefinite

13. Which of the following powers are given to armed forces under Section 20?

Arrest without warrant

Firing upon armed persons after warning

Search without warrant

All of the above

14. Which section deals with witness protection in terrorism cases?

Section 16

Section 11E

Section 21-H

Section 21

15. What is the punishment for stirring up sectarian hatred under Section 9?

2 years imprisonment only

Fine only

Life imprisonment

Up to 5 years imprisonment and fine

16. Who may constitute the Proscription Review Committee?

Federal Government with three officers including Law Ministry representative

Chief Justice of Pakistan

Provincial Assembly

Inspector General of Police

17. What is the punishment for publishing material to incite terrorism?

10 years

5 years and fine

Life imprisonment

2 years

18. What is the purpose of Section 11Q of the Act?

Judicial oaths

Appointment of judges

Punishment for arson

Forfeiture of terrorist property

19. What is the punishment for using explosives to endanger life?

Life imprisonment or death penalty

2 years

5 years

Fine only

20. Which offence is punishable under Section 8?

Smuggling

Kidnapping

Arson

Stirring up sectarian hatred

21. What does “freeze” mean under the Anti-Terrorism Act?

To seal an office

To prohibit transfer or conversion of money or property

To restrict movement of people

To suspend court hearings

22. Under the Act, the term “armed forces” includes:

Frontier Corps only

Intelligence Bureau

Police and Rangers only

Military, Naval, and Air Forces, including Reserves

23. Who hears appeals against forfeiture of property?

Provincial Government

Federal Government

High Court

Sessions Court

24. What is the punishment for creating civil commotion under Section 11X?

5–10 years and compensation

1–2 years

Fine only

Life imprisonment

25. What is the punishment for providing false information under the Act?

1 year

5 years

2 years

3 years and fine

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26. What happens to money forfeited under Sections 11R and 11S?

Donated to NGOs

Returned to police

Deposited in Federal Government fund

Divided among courts

27. What does “hostage-taking” mean under the Act?

Holding a person captive with threats unless demands are met

Providing shelter to victims

Hiring laborers on contract

Arrest of suspects

28. What protection is given to armed forces under Section 21?

No prosecution without Federal Government sanction

Immunity from all laws

Complete immunity for any act

Power to bypass courts

29. Who appoints Judges of Anti-Terrorism Courts?

Federal or Provincial Government, in consultation with Chief Justice of High Court

District Coordination Officer

Attorney General

Inspector General of Police

30. Which section deals with forfeiture of terrorist property?

Section 20

Section 19

Section 11Q

Section 7

31. Which section empowers courts to order compensation for victims?

Section 11T

Section 19

Section 20

Section 22

32. What happens to money or property of a proscribed organization under Section 11O?

It is donated to charity automatically

It is transferred to provincial government

It is frozen or seized by the Federal Government

It remains with the organization

33. What is the timeframe for conclusion of trial under Section 19(7)?

30 days

60 days

90 days

7 days

34. What is the punishment for raising a private armed group?

10 years

2 years

5 years

Life imprisonment

35. For how long does a Judge of Anti-Terrorism Court hold office?

2 years

1 year

2.5 years

5 years

36. What is the punishment under Section 11W for glorifying terrorism?

5 years imprisonment and fine

Life imprisonment

Fine only

2 years imprisonment

37. What oath does a Judge of Anti-Terrorism Court take under Section 16?

Loyalty to Government only

To decide cases honestly, faithfully, and accountable to Allah (or conscience for non-Muslims)

To follow directions of Ministry of Law

To support political neutrality

38. What is the punishment for abetting terrorism under Section 21?

Fine only

Half the punishment of main offence

Same as for the main offender

No punishment

39. What measures may courts take for witness protection?

All of the above

Non-disclosure of address

Withholding identity

Holding in-camera trials

40. What is the punishment for financing terrorism under Section 11H–11K?

Fine only

Life imprisonment

2 years

5 to 10 years and fine

41. Which section makes creating civil commotion through shutdown calls an offence?

Section 20

Section 6

Section 8

Section 11X

42. What is the maximum preventive detention period under Section 11EEE?

6 months

12 months

24 months

3 months

43. What is the punishment for possessing explosives with intent to commit terrorism?

10 years imprisonment

5 years imprisonment

Life imprisonment

Death penalty

44. Who issues search or arrest warrants under Section 20?

Provincial Governor

Anti-Terrorism Court

Inspector General

Federal Government

45. What is the punishment for acts intended to create civil commotion under Section 11X?

Life imprisonment

Fine only

2 years

5–10 years and compensation

46. Which of the following is included in “explosives” under the Act?

Firecrackers only

Bombs, grenades, dynamite, or any explosive substance

Gas cylinders only

All types of chemicals

47. What power does Section 19 grant to Anti-Terrorism Courts?

No independent powers

Only inquiry powers

Same powers as a Sessions Judge for trial of cases

Same powers as a Civil Judge

48. Which court tries cases under the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997?

High Court

District Court

Sessions Court

Anti-Terrorism Court

49. Which schedule contains names of proscribed persons?

Fifth Schedule

First Schedule

Second Schedule

Fourth Schedule

50. Which of the following is prohibited for proscribed persons?

Access to bank loans

All of the above

Holding of arms licenses

Issuance of passports

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51. Who has the power of de-proscription of organizations or persons?

Federal Government

High Court

Provincial Government

Anti-Terrorism Court

52. What is the punishment for armed terrorism not resulting in death?

10 years

5 years

2 years

Life imprisonment

53. What happens to the offices of a proscribed organization?

They continue to operate

They are exempted from closure

They are handed over to local administration

They are sealed by the Federal Government

54. Who establishes Anti-Terrorism Courts?

Chief Justice of Pakistan

Inspector General of Police

Federal Government or Provincial Government (by notification)

National Assembly

55. What is the punishment for membership of a proscribed organization?

6 months imprisonment and fine

2 years imprisonment

Life imprisonment

5 years imprisonment

56. What happens if trial cannot conclude within 7 days?

Government intervenes

Judge is replaced

Case is dismissed

ATC records reasons in writing

57. Which section deals with evidentiary standards for forfeiture?

Section 11R

Section 6

Section 9

Section 15

58. Which section gives the right to appeal against forfeiture order?

Section 13

Section 7

Section 12

Section 11S

59. What happens if an organization changes its name after proscription?

It is allowed to continue

It is automatically treated as proscribed

It must re-register

It is immune from ban

60. Which court has jurisdiction to try scheduled offences under the Act?

Civil Court

High Court only

Anti-Terrorism Court

Magistrate Court

61. What is the maximum remand period ATCs can grant?

10 days

90 days

30 days

120 days

62. Within how many days should an appeal be decided?

30 days

180 days

60 days

90 days

63. Who can make rules under the Anti-Terrorism Act?

Both Federal and Provincial Governments

Chief Justice of High Court

Provincial Government only

Federal Government only

64. Where can Anti-Terrorism Courts ordinarily sit?

Only District Court buildings

Only High Court buildings

Only Islamabad

Any place specified by Government, including jails and cantonments

65. Who may constitute a Joint Investigation Team (JIT)?

Provincial Police Officer

Federal or Provincial Government

Anti-Terrorism Court

District Magistrate

66. Which section of the Act defines “terrorism”?

Section 13

Section 4

Section 9

Section 6

67. What is the punishment for harbouring proscribed persons?

2 years

3 years

Life imprisonment

5 years and fine

68. Who investigates offences under this Act?

Police officer not below rank of Inspector or a JIT

Only military officers

Magistrates

Any police officer

69. What is the punishment for supporting a proscribed organization?

5 years and fine

Life imprisonment

2 years

6 months

70. Which act is prohibited under Section 11G regarding proscribed organizations?

Publishing textbooks

Organizing peaceful seminars

Meeting with political parties

Wearing uniforms, flags, or symbols of proscribed organizations

71. What does “kidnapping for ransom” mean under the Act?

Arresting a suspect without warrant

Taking someone without consent and demanding money for release

Taking custody of children in disputes

Detaining someone for investigation

72. Who is considered a “child” under the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997?

A person under 18 years

A person under 14 years

A person under 16 years

A person under 21 years

73. Which section prohibits printing or publishing material that glorifies terrorism?

Section 9

Section 6

Section 11W

Section 15

74. What does Section 19(10) say about confessions?

Confessions cannot be used

Confessions before a police officer not below rank of DSP are admissible

Confessions are valid only before magistrate

Confessions before police are inadmissible

75. Who issues proscription orders for organizations?

Provincial Government

High Court

Federal Government

Inspector General

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76. Who has the power to call in armed forces for aid under the Act?

Supreme Court

Local Magistrate

Federal Government and Provincial Government (with approval)

Inspector General of Police

77. Who may order attachment of property of absconders?

Federal Government

District Magistrate

Anti-Terrorism Court

High Court

78. Who hears appeals against ATC judgments?

Civil Court

High Court

Supreme Court only

Military Court

79. What is the punishment for contravening Section 8 (sectarian hatred)?

10 years imprisonment

5 years imprisonment and fine

Life imprisonment

2 years imprisonment

80. What is the punishment for directing terrorist activities under Section 11V?

Fine only

Life imprisonment and forfeiture of assets

Deportation

10 years imprisonment

81. What is the punishment for offences under Sections 11H–11K (funding, laundering)?

5–10 years imprisonment and fine

Fine only

2–5 years imprisonment

Life imprisonment

82. What is the minimum punishment for committing terrorism without causing death but endangering life?

2 years

Life imprisonment

5 years

10 years

83. Which section empowers search and entry in relation to sectarian material?

Section 12

Section 10

Section 6

Section 20

84. What is the minimum punishment for “directing terrorist activities” under Section 11V?

2 years imprisonment

Life imprisonment

5 years imprisonment

Fine only

85. Who transfers cases to Anti-Terrorism Courts?

Police Inspector

High Court

Federal or Provincial Government by notification

Supreme Court

86. What is the maximum period of preventive detention for suspected persons under Section 11EEE?

12 months

6 months

3 years

2 years

87. Which court orders forfeiture of material used to stir up sectarian hatred?

High Court

Anti-Terrorism Court

District Court

Federal Shariat Court

88. What is a “proscribed organization”?

A political party registered with ECP

A student union

An organization listed in the First Schedule under Section 11B

Any registered NGO

89. What oath does a Judge of Anti-Terrorism Court take?

To decide cases honestly, faithfully, and be accountable to Allah (or conscience for non-Muslims)

To remain loyal to the government

To remain neutral to all political parties

To follow orders of the police

90. What is the purpose of Section 20?

To regulate powers of armed forces

To punish sectarian hatred

To punish hijacking

To ban proscribed organizations

91. Which of the following is the official title of the law enacted in 1997 to prevent terrorism in Pakistan?

The Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997

Civil Power Regulation Act

National Security Act

Criminal Procedure Act

92. Which act is categorized as terrorism under Section 6?

Hijacking

Kidnapping for ransom

Burning vehicles

All of the above

93. What is the punishment for hijacking under the Act?

Fine only

5 years

10 years

Life imprisonment or death

94. What is the tenure of a Judge of an Anti-Terrorism Court?

Until retirement

2 years

5 years

2.5 years

95. Who authorizes electronic monitoring of terrorist suspects?

Anti-Terrorism Court

Federal Government

Supreme Court

High Court

96. Who approves preventive detention orders beyond 90 days?

Inspector General

High Court

Federal Government or Provincial Government

Local Magistrate

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