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Law Anti Terrorism Act 1997 Test

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

Fine only

5 years

2 years

Life imprisonment or death penalty

2. Who issues proscription orders for organizations?

Inspector General

Provincial Government

Federal Government

High Court

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

Returned to police

Donated to NGOs

Divided among courts

Deposited in Federal Government fund

4. 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 follow orders of the police

To remain loyal to the government

To remain neutral to all political parties

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

5 years

2 years

2.5 years

1 year

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

Section 20

Section 19

Section 11T

Section 22

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

10 years

2 years

Life imprisonment

5 years

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

National Security Act

Civil Power Regulation Act

Criminal Procedure Act

The Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997

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

Chief Justice of High Court

Both Federal and Provincial Governments

Provincial Government only

Federal Government only

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

Life imprisonment

10 years

5 years

2 years

11. Who is guilty under Section 11H?

A person providing funds for terrorism

A person inviting funds for terrorism

A person receiving funds for terrorism

All of the above

12. 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

13. What is the purpose of Section 20?

To ban proscribed organizations

To punish sectarian hatred

To punish hijacking

To regulate powers of armed forces

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

Military, Naval, and Air Forces, including Reserves

Police and Rangers only

Frontier Corps only

Intelligence Bureau

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

Case is dismissed

Judge is replaced

Government intervenes

ATC records reasons in writing

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

2.5 years

2 years

5 years

Until retirement

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

Search without warrant

All of the above

Firing upon armed persons after warning

Arrest without warrant

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

Bombs, grenades, dynamite, or any explosive substance

All types of chemicals

Gas cylinders only

Firecrackers only

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

Anti-Terrorism Court

High Court only

Civil Court

Magistrate Court

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

Death or life imprisonment and fine

Fine only

Deportation

5 years imprisonment

21. Who authorizes electronic monitoring of terrorist suspects?

Anti-Terrorism Court

Federal Government

High Court

Supreme Court

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

Section 6

Section 12

Section 10

Section 20

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

Sessions Court

District Court

High Court

Anti-Terrorism Court

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

5 years imprisonment and fine

Life imprisonment

6 months

2 years

25. 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

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

5 to 10 years and fine

Fine only

Life imprisonment

2 years

27. Who approves preventive detention orders beyond 90 days?

Inspector General

Federal Government or Provincial Government

Local Magistrate

High Court

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

They are handed over to local administration

They continue to operate

They are sealed by the Federal Government

They are exempted from closure

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

Section 20

Section 30

Section 11F

Section 15

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

2 years

10 years

5 years and fine

Life imprisonment

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

Same powers as a Civil Judge

No independent powers

Only inquiry powers

Same powers as a Sessions Judge for trial of cases

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

10 years

Life imprisonment or death

Fine only

5 years

33. Who hears appeals against ATC judgments?

Civil Court

Military Court

High Court

Supreme Court only

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

3 years and fine

5 years

2 years

1 year

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

Taking custody of children in disputes

Arresting a suspect without warrant

Detaining someone for investigation

Taking someone without consent and demanding money for release

36. Who establishes Anti-Terrorism Courts?

Inspector General of Police

National Assembly

Chief Justice of Pakistan

Federal Government or Provincial Government (by notification)

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

Life imprisonment

5 years imprisonment and fine

Fine only

2 years imprisonment

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

Section 11X

Section 8

Section 6

Section 20

39. What measures may courts take for witness protection?

All of the above

Withholding identity

Non-disclosure of address

Holding in-camera trials

40. Who appoints Judges of Anti-Terrorism Courts?

District Coordination Officer

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

Election Commission

Local Magistrates

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

Life imprisonment

10 years imprisonment

5 years imprisonment

Death penalty

42. Which section deals with evidentiary standards for forfeiture?

Section 15

Section 6

Section 11R

Section 9

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

Section 11S

Section 13

Section 12

Section 7

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

Life imprisonment

2 years imprisonment

10 years imprisonment

5 years imprisonment and fine

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

Provincial Governor

Federal Government

Inspector General

Anti-Terrorism Court

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

1 month

3 months, extendable

Indefinite

6 months

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

90 days

120 days

30 days

10 days

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

5 years and fine

6 months

Life imprisonment

2 years

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

2 years imprisonment

Fine only

5 years imprisonment

Life imprisonment

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

Federal Government

Provincial Government

High Court

Anti-Terrorism Court

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

Publishing textbooks

Meeting with political parties

Wearing uniforms, flags, or symbols of proscribed organizations

Organizing peaceful seminars

52. Who may constitute the Proscription Review Committee?

Federal Government with three officers including Law Ministry representative

Provincial Assembly

Inspector General of Police

Chief Justice of Pakistan

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

Section 9

Section 6

Section 11W

Section 15

54. Who appoints Judges of Anti-Terrorism Courts?

Inspector General of Police

Attorney General

District Coordination Officer

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

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

Up to 5 years imprisonment and fine

Fine only

Life imprisonment

2 years imprisonment only

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

6 months imprisonment and fine

2 years imprisonment

Life imprisonment

5 years imprisonment

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

Forfeiture of terrorist property

Appointment of judges

Judicial oaths

Punishment for arson

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

Life imprisonment

10 years

2 years

5 years

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

Fine only

Life imprisonment

5–10 years imprisonment and fine

2–5 years imprisonment

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

No other offences

Any other offences under Pakistan Penal Code

Civil disputes

Only minor traffic cases

61. Which schedule contains names of proscribed persons?

Fifth Schedule

Second Schedule

First Schedule

Fourth Schedule

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

6 months

3 years

2 years

12 months

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

Federal Government and Provincial Government (with approval)

Inspector General of Police

Local Magistrate

Supreme Court

64. Who hears appeals against forfeiture of property?

Provincial Government

Sessions Court

High Court

Federal Government

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

Section 11E

Section 21

Section 16

Section 21-H

66. Who investigates offences under this Act?

Only military officers

Police officer not below rank of Inspector or a JIT

Any police officer

Magistrates

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

To prohibit transfer or conversion of money or property

To seal an office

To suspend court hearings

To restrict movement of people

68. Which section deals with forfeiture of terrorist property?

Section 7

Section 11Q

Section 19

Section 20

69. Which offence is punishable under Section 8?

Smuggling

Kidnapping

Arson

Stirring up sectarian hatred

70. What is the punishment for harbouring proscribed persons?

Life imprisonment

2 years

5 years and fine

3 years

71. Where can Anti-Terrorism Courts ordinarily sit?

Only District Court buildings

Only High Court buildings

Any place specified by Government, including jails and cantonments

Only Islamabad

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

District Magistrate

Anti-Terrorism Court

Federal or Provincial Government

Provincial Police Officer

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

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

Loyalty to Government only

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

Hiring laborers on contract

Arrest of suspects

Providing shelter to victims

Holding a person captive with threats unless demands are met

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

12 months

6 months

24 months

3 months

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

Section 4

Section 6

Section 9

Section 13

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

Half the punishment of main offence

No punishment

Fine only

Same as for the main offender

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

60 days

90 days

180 days

30 days

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

Sindh and Balochistan only

Islamabad Capital Territory only

Punjab only

Entire Pakistan

80. Who transfers cases to Anti-Terrorism Courts?

Federal or Provincial Government by notification

High Court

Police Inspector

Supreme Court

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

Fine only

Deportation

Life imprisonment and forfeiture of assets

10 years imprisonment

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

Any prisoner

Any individual listed in the Fourth Schedule under Section 11EE

Any citizen convicted of minor offences

Any person accused by police

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

90 days

60 days

30 days

7 days

84. Who may apply for attachment of terrorist property?

Governor

Investigating Officer to Court

Political Party

Police Inspector only

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

5–10 years and compensation

Life imprisonment

1–2 years

Fine only

86. Which schedule contains names of proscribed organizations?

Fifth Schedule

First Schedule

Second Schedule

Fourth Schedule

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

Burning vehicles

Kidnapping for ransom

Hijacking

All of the above

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

It is automatically treated as proscribed

It must re-register

It is allowed to continue

It is immune from ban

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

Issuance of passports

Holding of arms licenses

All of the above

Access to bank loans

90. Who may order attachment of property of absconders?

District Magistrate

Anti-Terrorism Court

Federal Government

High Court

91. What is a “proscribed organization”?

An organization listed in the First Schedule under Section 11B

A student union

Any registered NGO

A political party registered with ECP

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

Complete immunity for any act

No prosecution without Federal Government sanction

Immunity from all laws

Power to bypass courts

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

High Court

Federal Shariat Court

Anti-Terrorism Court

District Court

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

Anti-Terrorism Court

Supreme Court

Provincial Assembly

Federal Government

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

It is transferred to provincial government

It is donated to charity automatically

It is frozen or seized by the Federal Government

It remains with the organization

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

Fine only

5–10 years and compensation

Life imprisonment

2 years

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