Pakistan Prisons Rules 1978 Test

Maan AliLast Updated: August 20, 2025

Pakistan Prisons Rules 1978 Test

The Pakistan Prisons Rules 1978 Test Online provides candidates of Law and Act prepare get with authentic MCQs, correct answers, and explanations to help them understand the exam pattern, practice effectively, and prepare confidently for PPSC competitive exams.

Total Questions:	122
Time Allowed:	50 Minutes
Total Marks:	122
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1. Which of the following is the primary legislation governing prison administration in Pakistan?

The Police Act 1861

The Prisons Act 1894

The Jail Manual 1950

The Pakistan Penal Code 1860

2. Who is the highest-ranking officer responsible for the overall management of a prison?

Deputy Superintendent

Jail Warden

Superintendent of Prison

Inspector General of Police

3. Which officer is authorized to inspect prisons across the province?

Inspector General of Prisons

Chief Secretary

Deputy Commissioner

District Police Officer

4. What is the minimum age for a juvenile prisoner under the Prisons Rules?

14 years

15 years

16 years

18 years

5. Which of the following items is a prisoner strictly prohibited from keeping?

Religious books

Writing materials

Weapons

Approved letters

6. What is the primary purpose of the Pakistan Prisons Rules, 1978?

To regulate police behavior

To provide guidelines for prison management

To monitor elections

To handle public administration

7. Who has the authority to grant parole to prisoners?

Superintendent of Police

Inspector General of Prisons

District and Sessions Judge

Home Department

8. According to the Prisons Rules, under what condition can a prisoner’s sentence be reduced?

By good conduct

By paying a fine

By serving in the army

By political affiliation

9. What is the function of a Medical Officer in prison?

Manage security staff

Conduct regular medical check-ups of prisoners

Monitor food supply contracts

Approve parole applications

10. Which of the following punishments can be awarded to a prisoner for misconduct?

Death penalty

Solitary confinement

Deportation

Community service

11. Prisoners are allowed to write letters to family under the rules. Who checks these letters before dispatch?

Jail Clerk

Superintendent

Warden

Medical Officer

12. According to the Pakistan Prisons Rules, 1978, what is the role of the Deputy Superintendent?

To manage finances of the prison

To maintain discipline and assist the Superintendent

To approve paroles

To decide on medical treatment

13. What is the maximum period a prisoner may be kept in solitary confinement under the rules?

7 days

14 days

30 days

60 days

14. Who approves the appointment of a Superintendent of Prisons?

Chief Justice

Provincial Government

Inspector General of Prisons

President of Pakistan

15. Under the Prisons Rules, which category of prisoners must be kept separately?

Civil prisoners

Under-trial prisoners

Juvenile prisoners

All of the above

16. Which type of prisoner is entitled to receive food at their own expense?

Convicted prisoners

Civil prisoners

Political prisoners

Juvenile prisoners

17. The Pakistan Prisons Rules 1978 emphasize the humane treatment of prisoners in line with:

UN Charter

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Nelson Mandela Rules

Geneva Conventions

18. Who is responsible for maintaining prison records and registers?

Chief Warden

Head Clerk

Superintendent

Assistant Superintendent

19. Prisoners are divided into different classes. What is the basis of this classification?

Age and gender

Education and social status

Offence and conduct

Both A and C

20. According to the rules, who is responsible for providing education to juvenile prisoners?

Deputy Commissioner

Jail Education Officer/Teacher

Inspector General of Prisons

Police Department

21. Prisoners under medical treatment are kept in:

Quarantine cells

Punishment cells

Hospital ward of the prison

Superintendent’s office

22. What is the primary duty of warders in prison?

Approve parole applications

Maintain order and security

Inspect prison accounts

Prepare food for prisoners

23. Which of the following is a civil prisoner under the rules?

Political detainees

Those imprisoned for non-payment of fines

Convicts of criminal offences

Military prisoners

24. Prisoners who work in prison industries are entitled to:

Remission of sentence

Wages

Extra food allowance

All of the above

25. Under the Prisons Rules, which authority decides about the transfer of a prisoner from one jail to another?

Inspector General of Prisons

Superintendent of Jail

District Magistrate

Chief Minister

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26. Which authority is responsible for framing Pakistan Prisons Rules, 1978?

Parliament of Pakistan

Ministry of Interior

Provincial Governments

Supreme Court of Pakistan

27. Which of the following prisoners can receive interviews with relatives more frequently?

Juvenile prisoners

Female prisoners

Civil prisoners

Under-trial prisoners

28. What is the main purpose of prison industries?

To generate government revenue

To provide skill training to prisoners

To punish prisoners through labor

To reduce prison expenses

29. Who has the authority to visit and inspect prisons without prior notice?

Governor of the province

District and Sessions Judge

Superintendent of Police

Chief Justice of High Court

30. What is the purpose of maintaining prisoner classification?

To segregate prisoners for discipline and safety

To provide special privileges

To identify repeat offenders

To reduce food expenses

31. What is the maximum time allowed for family interviews of convicted prisoners?

10 minutes

15 minutes

20 minutes

30 minutes

32. Who provides training to warders and prison staff?

National Police Academy

Central Jail Training Institute

Provincial Home Department

Civil Services Academy

33. What is the duty of the Chief Warder in prisons?

Conduct medical checks

Supervise warders and maintain discipline

Approve paroles

Inspect food contracts

34. Which category of prisoners is entitled to a better class of accommodation under rules?

Civil prisoners

Habitual offenders

Juvenile prisoners

Female prisoners

35. Prisoners sentenced to rigorous imprisonment are required to perform:

Voluntary work only

Light labor

Hard labor assigned by authorities

No work at all

36. Which of the following is NOT a type of prison discipline punishment?

Loss of remission

Solitary confinement

Forfeiture of privileges

Release on parole

37. What kind of diet is prescribed for sick prisoners?

Standard diet

Luxury diet

Medical diet prescribed by doctor

Half ration

38. Who is authorized to sanction remission of sentence to prisoners?

Superintendent of Police

Superintendent of Prison

Provincial Government/Home Department

Inspector General of Police

39. Which of the following cannot be appointed as a prison officer under the rules?

Person convicted of a serious offence

Retired army officer

Civil servant

Police official

40. What is the purpose of the remission system in prisons?

To punish prisoners for bad conduct

To shorten sentences for good behavior

To provide monetary rewards

To create classification among prisoners

41. According to rules, how often must prisons be inspected by the Inspector General of Prisons?

Monthly

Quarterly

Half-yearly

Annually

42. What facility is mandatory for female prisoners under the rules?

Gymnasium

Separate accommodation and female staff

Daily phone calls

Voting rights

43. Which officer is responsible for safe custody of prison keys?

Chief Warder

Assistant Superintendent

Superintendent of Prison

Deputy Superintendent

44. How is food prepared for prisoners monitored?

By police department

By prisoners themselves

By prison staff under Superintendent’s supervision

By NGOs

45. Who approves parole on humanitarian grounds?

Superintendent of Police

Superintendent of Prison

Provincial Home Department

Inspector General of Police

46. What is the maximum time allowed for prisoners’ outdoor exercise daily?

15 minutes

30 minutes

1 hour

2 hours

47. Which officer records daily attendance of prisoners?

Chief Warder

Head Clerk

Superintendent

Assistant Superintendent

48. Prisoners awaiting trial are legally known as:

Convicts

Civil prisoners

Under-trial prisoners

Political prisoners

49. What is the objective of prison education programs?

To reduce expenses

To reform and rehabilitate prisoners

To prepare prisoners for army recruitment

To entertain inmates

50. What happens if a prisoner dies in custody?

Body is handed over without inquiry

Mandatory post-mortem examination is held

Superintendent certifies natural death

Prisoners are not examined further

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51. Who has the authority to transfer prisoners from one jail to another?

Superintendent of Jail

Deputy Commissioner

Inspector General of Prisons

Provincial Home Department

52. How often are convicted prisoners allowed to write letters to their families?

Daily

Weekly

Twice a month

Once a month

53. What is the primary duty of the Prison Medical Officer?

Conduct security checks

Provide medical care and monitor prisoners’ health

Supervise food contracts

Issue release orders

54. Which category of prisoners are exempted from hard labor?

Habitual offenders

Juvenile offenders

Life convicts

Repeat offenders

55. What is the duty of the Prison Superintendent during night hours?

To patrol wards

To remain on call for emergencies

To lock prisoners in cells personally

To count meals

56. What does parole mean under the prison rules?

Permanent release

Temporary release under supervision

Bail granted by court

Early pardon by Governor

57. Which of the following is NOT considered a prisoner privilege?

Interviews with relatives

Letters to families

Better food for all convicts

Remission for good conduct

58. Who maintains the punishment register in prisons?

Head Clerk

Assistant Superintendent

Superintendent of Prison

Chief Warder

59. How are prisoners’ earnings from prison industries utilized?

Fully kept by prison authorities

Shared between prisoner and prison fund

Deposited into government treasury

Given to prisoners weekly in cash

60. Who authorizes solitary confinement as a punishment?

Superintendent of Prison

Inspector General of Prisons

Provincial Home Secretary

Magistrate of District

61. Which prisoners are eligible for remission on national days?

Only juveniles

Only civil prisoners

Convicted prisoners with good conduct

Under-trial prisoners

62. What is the minimum age for treating a prisoner as a juvenile under the rules?

Below 18 years

Below 16 years

Below 21 years

Below 15 years

63. What is the purpose of remission of sentences?

To punish misconduct

To encourage good behavior

To release rich prisoners early

To reduce overcrowding only

64. Who is responsible for keeping prison records updated?

Superintendent

Head Clerk

Assistant Superintendent

Chief Warder

65. Which authority investigates custodial deaths in prison?

Superintendent

Police Department and Magistrate

Deputy Commissioner

Provincial Home Department

66. Who sanctions the appointment of prison staff?

Provincial Public Service Commission

Home Department of Province

Superintendent of Prison

Inspector General of Police

67. What is the duty of the Prison Visitors Committee?

To discipline prisoners

To inspect prisons and suggest improvements

To decide on paroles

To appoint prison officers

68. How often should warders patrol barracks at night?

Every 15 minutes

Every 30 minutes

Once per hour

Twice per night

69. What is the main aim of prison education for juveniles?

Punishment

Rehabilitation and reformation

Revenue generation

Entertainment

70. Who maintains the gate book of prisons?

Chief Warder

Assistant Superintendent

Gatekeeper

Head Clerk

71. Which authority approves special medical parole?

Superintendent of Prison

Medical Officer

Provincial Home Department

Chief Justice

72. What is the maximum period for solitary confinement as per rules?

7 days

10 days

14 days

30 days

73. Which officer prepares daily ration reports?

Chief Warder

Assistant Superintendent

Head Clerk

Superintendent

74. Who is responsible for ensuring prisoners’ participation in prayers?

Superintendent

Imam/Mualvi appointed

Deputy Superintendent

Prison Chaplain

75. Who is responsible for overall discipline in the prison?

Deputy Superintendent

Chief Warder

Superintendent of Prison

Assistant Superintendent

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76. What is the primary purpose of prison industries?

To generate government revenue

To keep prisoners occupied

To rehabilitate prisoners through skill development

To punish prisoners with hard work

77. Which prisoners are not eligible for parole?

Juvenile prisoners

First-time offenders

Prisoners convicted of heinous crimes

Prisoners with good behavior

78. How are under-trial prisoners treated under prison rules?

Same as convicted prisoners

Given harsher conditions

Given facilities similar to civil prisoners

Exempted from discipline

79. Who keeps custody of the prison keys at night?

Chief Warder

Assistant Superintendent

Deputy Superintendent

Superintendent

80. What is the maximum punishment of handcuffing allowed under the rules?

3 days

5 days

7 days

10 days

81. What does the term ‘remission’ in prisons mean?

Grant of bail

Deduction from sentence for good behavior

Release on parole

Reduction of fine

82. Which authority conducts surprise inspections of prisons?

Superintendent

Inspector General of Prisons

Home Secretary

District Magistrate

83. Who approves diet scales for prisoners?

Medical Officer

Superintendent

Provincial Home Department

Jail Committee

84. What is the punishment for prisoners who attempt escape?

Extra work hours

Solitary confinement

Loss of remission and disciplinary punishment

Transfer to another prison only

85. How often is the muster roll of prisoners taken?

Once a week

Twice a day

Once a day

Once a month

86. Which officer is responsible for the safe custody of prison property?

Superintendent

Deputy Superintendent

Storekeeper

Assistant Superintendent

87. Who approves prison uniforms?

Prison Superintendent

Inspector General of Prisons

Home Secretary

Medical Officer

88. What is the daily duty of the Chief Warder?

Manage food rations

Supervise warders and security inside jail

Maintain registers

Conduct health inspections

89. What happens if a prisoner dies in custody?

Superintendent issues burial order only

Post-mortem and magistrate inquiry are conducted

Prison doctor declares cause only

Immediate burial without inquiry

90. Which prisoners are allowed to receive home-cooked food?

All convicted prisoners

Only under-trial prisoners

Juvenile and political prisoners

None of the prisoners

91. What is the function of the Jail Visitors’ Book?

To record prisoners’ names

To record remarks of visitors about prison conditions

To record punishments

To note duty rosters

92. How is discipline maintained in juvenile barracks?

Through harsh punishment

Through counseling, education, and mild discipline

By solitary confinement

By restricting food supply

93. Which officer prepares parole cases of prisoners?

Deputy Superintendent

Parole Officer

Superintendent of Prison

District Magistrate

94. What is the prescribed lock-up time in most prisons?

Sunset to sunrise

10 PM to 6 AM

24 hours

Daytime only

95. Which department provides religious books to prisons?

Home Department

Auqaf Department

Prison Administration itself

Education Department

96. What is the classification system of prisoners based on?

Wealth and influence

Age, gender, and criminal history

Political affiliation

Random assignment

97. Who is responsible for keeping accounts of prisoners’ private money?

Accountant/Head Clerk

Superintendent

Deputy Superintendent

Prisoner himself

98. Who decides on emergency release during epidemics?

Superintendent of Prison

Inspector General of Prisons

Provincial Government

Medical Officer

99. Which prisoners are kept in solitary confinement?

All convicted prisoners

Prisoners with contagious diseases

Prisoners punished for serious misconduct

Juvenile prisoners

100. What is the primary role of the Medical Officer in prisons?

Manage accounts

Conduct security checks

Provide healthcare and maintain health standards

Keep custody of records

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101. Who can authorize emergency hospitalization outside prison?

Superintendent

Inspector General of Prisons

Deputy Superintendent

Jail Committee

102. How often are prisoners medically examined?

Weekly

Monthly

On admission and periodically thereafter

Once a year

103. Which prisoners are exempt from prison labor?

Adult prisoners

Juvenile offenders

Sick and unfit prisoners

Political prisoners only

104. What is the function of the Jail Committee?

To maintain accounts

To provide food to prisoners

To supervise welfare, industries, and conditions

To manage parole cases

105. Which document records punishments awarded to prisoners?

Warder’s Diary

Punishment Register

Visitors’ Book

Prisoner’s File

106. What is the duty of the Warder?

Prepare diet chart

Guard prisoners and maintain discipline

Approve parole cases

Conduct inspections

107. How is a prisoner’s age verified at admission?

By police record only

By self-declaration

By Medical Officer’s assessment

By Magistrate

108. What is the role of the Religious Teacher in prison?

Teach languages

Impart religious education and moral guidance

Conduct medical checks

Supervise industries

109. What is the main purpose of remission of sentences?

To reward discipline and encourage reform

To reduce overcrowding only

To manage prison labor

To benefit wealthy prisoners

110. Which prisoners are separated from habitual criminals?

First-time offenders

Political prisoners

Juvenile prisoners

Sick prisoners

111. What is the role of the Probation Officer?

Manage food rations

Supervise released prisoners and their rehabilitation

Conduct health inspections

Issue punishment orders

112. What is the maximum period of parole generally allowed?

30 days

60 days

90 days

180 days

113. What does the Annual Jail Report contain?

Prisoners’ medical histories only

Accounts of jail staff

Statistics of prisoners, discipline, industries, and health

Names of released prisoners only

114. Which prisoners can be transferred to Borstal Institutions?

Juvenile offenders

Political prisoners

Habitual criminals

Under-trial prisoners

115. Who investigates allegations of prisoner torture?

Superintendent only

Inspector General of Prisons and Magistrate

Warder

Head Clerk

116. What happens to property of prisoners upon admission?

It is confiscated

It is returned immediately

It is taken in custody and recorded

It is destroyed

117. What is the classification of female prisoners based on?

Marital status only

Age, offense type, and criminal record

Religious affiliation

Wealth and influence

118. Which prisoners are allowed conjugal visits under rules?

Juvenile offenders

Political prisoners

Married prisoners under special permission

None

119. What is the purpose of jail canteen?

To make profit

To provide essential items at fair prices to prisoners

To feed staff only

To distribute rations

120. Who maintains record of paroles granted?

Superintendent

Parole Officer

Deputy Superintendent

Inspector General of Prisons

121. Which authority can reduce a prisoner’s sentence in special cases?

Inspector General of Prisons

Provincial Government

Superintendent

Jail Committee

122. What is the main principle of juvenile justice in prison rules?

Harsh punishment

Segregation and rehabilitation through education

Equal treatment with adults

Solitary confinement

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