The Punjab Prevention Of Hoarding Act 2020 Test Online

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Question 1

1. When did the Punjab Prevention of Hoarding Act 2020 come into force?

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1st January 2020

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11th August 2020

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1st July 2020

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15th March 2020

Question 2

2. The Punjab Prevention of Hoarding Act 2020 applies to:

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Lahore only

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Major cities of Punjab

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Whole of Punjab

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Rural areas only

Question 3

3. In the Act, “Article” means:

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Any food item

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Any item mentioned in the Schedule

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Any imported product

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Any medicine only

Question 4

4. Which of the following is NOT included in “dealer” under the Act?

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Manufacturer

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Wholesaler

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Government officer

Question 5

5. “Hoarding” under this Act includes:

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Stocking articles in excess of prescribed limit

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Selling at higher prices only

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Importing goods in bulk

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Keeping goods in open markets

Question 6

6. Punishment for hoarding under Section 3 is:

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6 months imprisonment

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Simple imprisonment up to 3 years and fine of 50% of value

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Life imprisonment

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Only a fine up to Rs. 1 million

Question 7

7. The value of hoarded articles for penalty is determined:

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By dealer’s invoice

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In the prescribed manner

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By market gossip

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By court guesswork

Question 8

8. Officers may search without warrant:

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Only with court order

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If they have reasonable suspicion

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Only in presence of police

Question 9

9. Which Code is not applicable to searches under this Act?

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Penal Code

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Civil Procedure Code

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Criminal Procedure Code

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Evidence Act

Question 10

10. Seized hoarded articles may be:

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Stored indefinitely

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Sold by auction

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Given to informers

Question 11

11. If accused is acquitted after auction of goods:

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Government keeps money

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Money and profit are returned to accused

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Informer gets the money

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Bank retains the funds

Question 12

12. Offences under this Act are:

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Non-cognizable

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Cognizable and non-bailable

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Compoundable

Question 13

13. An officer may arrest without warrant if:

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Dealer is absent

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Credible information exists of offence

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Goods are imported

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Prices have risen

Question 14

14. Who is deemed guilty if offence is committed by a company?

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Directors, partners, managers unless due diligence shown

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Shareholders only

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Salespersons only

Question 15

15. Trials under this Act must conclude within:

Question 16

16. Appeals from conviction go to:

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High Court

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District & Sessions Judge

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Supreme Court

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Magistrate

Question 17

17. Informers may receive reward up to:

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5% of government recovery

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10% of amount released to Government

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Rs. 50,000 fixed

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Double the value of goods

Question 18

18. Dealers must provide information on stock and sales:

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Only when asked orally

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When ordered in writing by officer

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Only annually

Question 19

19. False reporting or failure to disclose under Section 12 is punishable with:

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Rs. 50,000 fine

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Up to 3 years imprisonment + Rs. 1 million fine

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Only warning

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Life imprisonment

Question 20

20. Protection under Section 13 applies to:

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Any person acting in good faith under this Act

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Only government ministers

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Only magistrates

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Only dealers

Question 21

21. The Act overrides:

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Municipal rules only

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All other laws in force

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Only Penal Code

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Consumer Protection Act

Question 22

22. Government may amend the Schedule by:

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Gazette notification

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Verbal announcement

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Court order

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Parliamentary debate only

Question 23

23. Which of the following is in the Schedule?

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Mobile phones

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Automobiles

Question 24

24. Which agricultural product is in the Schedule?

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Wheat flour

Question 25

25. The Act repealed:

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Hoarding Ordinance 2019

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Punjab Prevention of Hoarding Ordinance 2020

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COVID-19 Emergency Law

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Essential Commodities Act

Question 26

26. Which of the following is the first item in the Schedule?

Question 27

27. White sugar appears at which position in the Schedule?

Question 28

28. Powdered milk is:

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Not in the Schedule

Question 29

29. Milk food for infants is at number:

Question 30

30. Which is NOT a Schedule item?

Question 31

31. Aerated water, fruit juices, and squashes are grouped together as:

Question 32

32. Salt is listed as:

Question 33

33. Which of these pulses is covered under "Pulses all sorts"?

Question 34

34. Fish all sorts is:

Question 35

35. Beef is placed at:

Question 36

36. Which sweetener is included in the Schedule?

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Maple syrup

Question 37

37. Which spices are specifically mentioned?

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Spices and vegetables

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Spices and red chilies separately

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Spices only

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Red chilies only

Question 38

38. Drugs and medicines are at number:

Question 39

39. Matches are at:

Question 40

40. Which fuel is listed?

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Kerosene oil

Question 41

41. Which construction material is listed?

Question 42

42. Phutti (seed cotton) is at number:

Question 43

43. Paddy is:

Question 44

44. Meat on hoof means:

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Live animals for meat

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Frozen meat

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Processed meat

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Imported meat only

Question 45

45. Surgical gloves are at position:

Question 46

46. Which type of masks are specifically listed?

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Cloth masks

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Paper masks

Question 47

47. Isopropyl alcohol is:

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Not in Schedule

Question 48

48. Which hygiene products are listed together?

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Sanitizers, surface cleaning products

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Soap, shampoo

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Hand wash, toothpaste

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Laundry powder, bleach

Question 49

49. Which farm-related items are in the Schedule?

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Cotton seed, pesticides

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Mangoes, bananas

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Sugarcane, maize

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Apples, oranges

Question 50

50. Wool, shoddy, or raw is at:

Question 51

51. Name of the law is:

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Punjab Price Control Act 2020

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Punjab Prevention of Hoarding Act 2020

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Punjab Essential Commodities Act 2020

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Punjab Stock Regulation Act 2020

Question 52

52. Date of enforcement of the Act:

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January 2020

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August 2021

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September 2019

Question 53

53. Main objective of the Act is to:

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Control exports

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Prevent hoarding and ensure availability of essential goods

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Increase tax revenue

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Promote industrial growth

Question 54

54. Hoarding is defined as:

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Selling goods at higher prices

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Storing goods beyond allowed limit to create scarcity

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Buying goods from multiple suppliers

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Importing goods without license

Question 55

55. A “dealer” under the Act includes:

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Only retailers

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Anyone making, storing, selling, or distributing essential goods

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Only wholesalers

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Only exporters

Question 56

56. Number of essential items listed in the Schedule:

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Exactly 30

Question 57

57. Punishment for hoarding is:

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6 months jail + Rs. 50,000 fine

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Up to 3 years jail + 50% value fine

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Life imprisonment

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Only a warning

Question 58

58. Are offences bailable?

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Yes, bailable

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No, they are non-bailable

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Yes, if amount is small

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Only with court permission

Question 59

59. Who can inspect and seize under the Act?

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Police only

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Deputy Commissioners and notified officers

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Market committees

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Consumer councils

Question 60

60. Can search be done without warrant?

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Yes, if reasonable grounds exist

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Only with court order

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Only during emergencies

Question 61

61. Fate of seized goods:

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Kept until case ends

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Auctioned; proceeds held until case decision

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Destroyed immediately

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Distributed to poor

Question 62

62. If accused is not guilty after auction:

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Money kept by government

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Returned with profit

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Given to informer

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Donated to charity

Question 63

63. If guilty after auction:

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Returned to accused

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Forfeited to government

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Divided between government and informer equally

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Given to NGOs

Question 64

64. Penalty for not keeping stock records:

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Warning only

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Up to 3 years jail or Rs. 1 million fine or both

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Rs. 100,000 fine only

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Suspension of license only

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No, only individuals

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Yes, including responsible officers

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Only directors

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Only partners

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No, they are full trials

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Only in small cases

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Only in appeals

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No time limit

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5% of goods value

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10% of amount recovered

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Rs. 50,000 fixed

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Free goods

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Yes, in Section 10

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No specific protections mentioned

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Only verbal assurances

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Under another Act

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Wheat, sugar, masks, cement

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Cars, computers, gold, watches

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Toys, cosmetics, perfumes

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Mobile phones, TVs, laptops

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Only medicines

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No, only traders

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Yes, including producers and wholesalers

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Only importers

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Only exporters

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Yes, with permission

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No, strictly prohibited

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Only for export goods

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Only by government agencies

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Yes, with reasonable belief

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Yes, anytime without cause

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Only during lockdowns

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Major cities

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All over Punjab

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Rural Punjab only

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Industrial zones only

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Federal Government

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Government of Punjab

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District Officers

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Chamber of Commerce

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Imprisonment or fine

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Confiscation only

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License cancellation

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Only after guilty verdict

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Only for perishable goods

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Increases prices

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Controls shortages, stabilizes prices

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Bans imports

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Reduces production

Total Questions:	80
Time Allowed:	90 Minutes
Total Marks:	80
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