The Punjab Prevention Of Hoarding Act 2020 Test Online

Rizwan HaiderLast Updated: August 18, 2025

The Punjab Prevention of Hoarding Act, 2020 stops people from storing too many essential goods like food or fuel. If someone hides goods to sell later at a high price, the government can take them away and punish the person with a fine or jail. It also rewards people who report hoarding to the authorities.

The Punjab Prevention Of Hoarding Act 2020 MCQs With Answers

The Punjab Prevention Of Hoarding Act 2020 Test Online

Total Questions:	80
Time Allowed:	90 Minutes
Total Marks:	80
How to Attempt Test:	Please choose the right Option in MCQ-type question.
Test Helpful For:	Sub Divisional SDEO Enforcement Officer Test PPSC Test for PERA PERA PPSC Interview Prep Hoarding Act 2020 Questions Answer PERA Enforcement Officer Test

Please wait...

Page 1 of 4

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

1st January 2020

11th August 2020

1st July 2020

15th March 2020

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

Lahore only

Major cities of Punjab

Whole of Punjab

Rural areas only

3. In the Act, “Article” means:

Any food item

Any item mentioned in the Schedule

Any imported product

Any medicine only

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

Manufacturer

Wholesaler

Government officer

Retailer

5. “Hoarding” under this Act includes:

Stocking articles in excess of prescribed limit

Selling at higher prices only

Importing goods in bulk

Keeping goods in open markets

6. Punishment for hoarding under Section 3 is:

6 months imprisonment

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

Life imprisonment

Only a fine up to Rs. 1 million

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

By dealer’s invoice

In the prescribed manner

By market gossip

By court guesswork

8. Officers may search without warrant:

Never

Only with court order

If they have reasonable suspicion

Only in presence of police

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

Penal Code

Civil Procedure Code

Criminal Procedure Code

Evidence Act

10. Seized hoarded articles may be:

Stored indefinitely

Sold by auction

Given to informers

Destroyed

11. If accused is acquitted after auction of goods:

Government keeps money

Money and profit are returned to accused

Informer gets the money

Bank retains the funds

12. Offences under this Act are:

Non-cognizable

Bailable

Cognizable and non-bailable

Compoundable

13. An officer may arrest without warrant if:

Dealer is absent

Credible information exists of offence

Goods are imported

Prices have risen

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

Only CEO

Directors, partners, managers unless due diligence shown

Shareholders only

Salespersons only

15. Trials under this Act must conclude within:

7 days

15 days

30 days

60 days

16. Appeals from conviction go to:

High Court

District & Sessions Judge

Supreme Court

Magistrate

17. Informers may receive reward up to:

5% of government recovery

10% of amount released to Government

Rs. 50,000 fixed

Double the value of goods

18. Dealers must provide information on stock and sales:

Only when asked orally

When ordered in writing by officer

Only annually

Never

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

Rs. 50,000 fine

Up to 3 years imprisonment + Rs. 1 million fine

Only warning

Life imprisonment

20. Protection under Section 13 applies to:

Any person acting in good faith under this Act

Only government ministers

Only magistrates

Only dealers

21. The Act overrides:

Municipal rules only

All other laws in force

Only Penal Code

Consumer Protection Act

22. Government may amend the Schedule by:

Gazette notification

Verbal announcement

Court order

Parliamentary debate only

23. Which of the following is in the Schedule?

Mobile phones

N95 masks

Automobiles

Laptops

24. Which agricultural product is in the Schedule?

Sugarcane

Wheat flour

Mangoes

Bananas

25. The Act repealed:

Hoarding Ordinance 2019

Punjab Prevention of Hoarding Ordinance 2020

COVID-19 Emergency Law

Essential Commodities Act

Page 2 of 4

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

Milk

Tea

Sugar

Potatoes

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

28. Powdered milk is:

Not in the Schedule

Item #4

Item #5

Item #6

29. Milk food for infants is at number:

30. Which is NOT a Schedule item?

Salt

Onions

Bananas

Potatoes

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

Item #6

Item #7

Item #8

Item #9

32. Salt is listed as:

#10

#12

#14

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

Lentils

Coffee

Tea

Cocoa

34. Fish all sorts is:

Item #12

Item #10

Item #14

Item #16

35. Beef is placed at:

#13

#15

#17

#19

36. Which sweetener is included in the Schedule?

Gur

Honey

Jaggery

Maple syrup

37. Which spices are specifically mentioned?

Spices and vegetables

Spices and red chilies separately

Spices only

Red chilies only

38. Drugs and medicines are at number:

#19

#20

#21

#22

39. Matches are at:

#20

#21

#22

#23

40. Which fuel is listed?

Gasoline

Kerosene oil

Diesel

LPG

41. Which construction material is listed?

Sand

Cement

Bricks

Tiles

42. Phutti (seed cotton) is at number:

#26

#28

#30

#32

43. Paddy is:

Item #31

Item #32

Item #33

Item #34

44. Meat on hoof means:

Live animals for meat

Frozen meat

Processed meat

Imported meat only

45. Surgical gloves are at position:

#35

#36

#37

#38

46. Which type of masks are specifically listed?

Cloth masks

N95 masks

Paper masks

Gas masks

47. Isopropyl alcohol is:

Item #39

Item #41

Item #42

Not in Schedule

48. Which hygiene products are listed together?

Sanitizers, surface cleaning products

Soap, shampoo

Hand wash, toothpaste

Laundry powder, bleach

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

Cotton seed, pesticides

Mangoes, bananas

Sugarcane, maize

Apples, oranges

50. Wool, shoddy, or raw is at:

#27

#29

#31

#33

Page 3 of 4

51. Name of the law is:

Punjab Price Control Act 2020

Punjab Prevention of Hoarding Act 2020

Punjab Essential Commodities Act 2020

Punjab Stock Regulation Act 2020

52. Date of enforcement of the Act:

July 2020

January 2020

August 2021

September 2019

53. Main objective of the Act is to:

Control exports

Prevent hoarding and ensure availability of essential goods

Increase tax revenue

Promote industrial growth

54. Hoarding is defined as:

Selling goods at higher prices

Storing goods beyond allowed limit to create scarcity

Buying goods from multiple suppliers

Importing goods without license

55. A “dealer” under the Act includes:

Only retailers

Anyone making, storing, selling, or distributing essential goods

Only wholesalers

Only exporters

56. Number of essential items listed in the Schedule:

Over 40

Exactly 30

57. Punishment for hoarding is:

6 months jail + Rs. 50,000 fine

Up to 3 years jail + 50% value fine

Life imprisonment

Only a warning

58. Are offences bailable?

Yes, bailable

No, they are non-bailable

Yes, if amount is small

Only with court permission

59. Who can inspect and seize under the Act?

Police only

Deputy Commissioners and notified officers

Market committees

Consumer councils

60. Can search be done without warrant?

Never

Yes, if reasonable grounds exist

Only with court order

Only during emergencies

61. Fate of seized goods:

Kept until case ends

Auctioned; proceeds held until case decision

Destroyed immediately

Distributed to poor

62. If accused is not guilty after auction:

Money kept by government

Returned with profit

Given to informer

Donated to charity

63. If guilty after auction:

Returned to accused

Forfeited to government

Divided between government and informer equally

Given to NGOs

64. Penalty for not keeping stock records:

Warning only

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

Rs. 100,000 fine only

Suspension of license only

65. Are companies liable for hoarding offences?

No, only individuals

Yes, including responsible officers

Only directors

Only partners

66. Are trials summary in nature?

Yes

No, they are full trials

Only in small cases

Only in appeals

67. Time limit to complete summary trial:

15 days

30 days

60 days

No time limit

68. Appeal time limit under the Act:

15 days

30 days

45 days

60 days

69. Informers’ reward:

5% of goods value

10% of amount recovered

Rs. 50,000 fixed

Free goods

70. Are there protections for informers?

Yes, in Section 10

No specific protections mentioned

Only verbal assurances

Under another Act

71. Examples of scheduled goods include:

Wheat, sugar, masks, cement

Cars, computers, gold, watches

Toys, cosmetics, perfumes

Mobile phones, TVs, laptops

72. Are fuel and medicines included?

Yes

Only fuel

Only medicines

73. Does the law cover producers?

No, only traders

Yes, including producers and wholesalers

Only importers

Only exporters

74. Is hoarding allowed in emergencies?

Yes, with permission

No, strictly prohibited

Only for export goods

Only by government agencies

75. Does the Act allow random inspections?

Yes, with reasonable belief

Yes, anytime without cause

Only during lockdowns

Page 4 of 4

76. Area of enforcement is:

Major cities

All over Punjab

Rural Punjab only

Industrial zones only

77. Who updates the essential goods list?

Federal Government

Government of Punjab

District Officers

Chamber of Commerce

78. Penalty for not reporting inventory:

Fine only

Imprisonment or fine

Confiscation only

License cancellation

79. Are auctions allowed before judgment?

Yes

Only after guilty verdict

Only for perishable goods

80. Impact of the law is:

Increases prices

Controls shortages, stabilizes prices

Bans imports

Reduces production

More Related Resources

PPSC PERA SDEO Test Preparation Onl...

Can't find what you're looking for? Search below:

Latest Updates

PPSC PERA SDEO Test Preparation Online (Sub Divisional Enforceme...

Rizwan HaiderLast Updated: August 18, 2025

The Punjab Prevention Of Hoarding Act 2020 MCQs With Answers

The Punjab Prevention Of Hoarding Act 2020 Test Online

More Related Resources

Latest Updates

Rizwan Haider

Leave a Reply Cancel reply