Anti Terrorism Act 1997 MCQs

1. Question 1 of 200

   Under Section 30(1), deeming every scheduled offence to be 'cognizable' has the practical effect of allowing police to:

   A Arrest without a warrant and investigate without prior Magistrate authorization B Never arrest a suspect under any circumstances C Only investigate after a civil court order D Refer all cases directly to the Supreme Court
2. Question 2 of 200

   Under Section 36(2), for the purpose of laws relating to the armed forces, an Anti-Terrorism Court is deemed to be a Court of:

   A Special jurisdiction only B Ordinary criminal jurisdiction C Military jurisdiction D No jurisdiction
3. Question 3 of 200

   Under Section 29, a trial before an Anti-Terrorism Court, and the appearance of an accused before it, shall have precedence over the trial of any other case against the accused, EXCEPT:

   A A High Court trial on its original side B A civil suit C A Family Court proceeding D A traffic violation case
4. Question 4 of 200

   Under Section 13(4), a Special Court established at the principal seat of the Lahore High Court or Sindh High Court is presided over by:

   A A retired judge B A Judge of that High Court, appointed in consultation with its Chief Justice C A Sessions Judge only D A police officer
5. Question 5 of 200

   Under Section 22, the manner, mode, and place of execution of a sentence under the Act is specified by:

   A The convicting Anti-Terrorism Court alone B The Government, having regard to the deterrent effect of such execution C The High Court on appeal D The Inspector General of Prisons
6. Question 6 of 200

   Section 24 of the Act, as originally enacted, has been:

   A Retained without change B Omitted C Substituted with new provisions on appellate tribunals D Never enacted
7. Question 7 of 200

   Under Section 39, no suit, prosecution, or other legal proceeding shall lie against a person for anything done, or intended to be done, under the Act:

   A Under any circumstances whatsoever, even in bad faith B In good faith C Only if approved in advance by a court D Only for actions taken by senior officials
8. Question 8 of 200

   Under the Schedule, why does the presence of aggravating factors (such as use of a bomb, or the victim being a public servant) matter for an ordinary murder charge under Section 302 PPC?

   A It has no legal significance B It determines whether the murder is treated as a scheduled offence triable by the Anti-Terrorism Court rather than an ordinary court C It only affects the amount of compensation payable D It only matters for civil suits
9. Question 9 of 200

   Under Section 2, 'Government' in most operative provisions of the Act (unless the context requires otherwise) generally refers to which level of government, though provincial governments are also given specific roles?

   A Only local government B Federal Government, though Provincial Governments have delegated/directed roles in specific sections C Only municipal corporations D Only district administrations
10. Question 10 of 200

    Under Section 18(1), besides a Public Prosecutor, the Government may also appoint, for a particular case, a:

    A Special Public Prosecutor B Chief Justice pro tem C Deputy Speaker D Federal Ombudsman
11. Question 11 of 200

    Under Section 4(3), when deciding whether to deploy civil armed forces or armed forces, the Federal Government must issue:

    A A press statement B A notification in the official Gazette C A parliamentary resolution D A court order
12. Question 12 of 200

    Under Section 20, a person convicted by an Anti-Terrorism Court shall be awarded:

    A The minimum punishment prescribed by law B The maximum punishment prescribed by law, unless the court records reasons for a lesser sentence C A fine only, regardless of the offence D Community service as a default
13. Question 13 of 200

    Under Section 1(3), the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997 came into force:

    A After 30 days of publication B At once C On a date notified by the Federal Government D One year after assent
14. Question 14 of 200

    Under Section 17, when trying a scheduled offence, an Anti-Terrorism Court may also try:

    A Only offences committed by the same accused in a different province B Any other offence with which the accused may, under the Code, be charged at the same trial C Only civil disputes related to the case D No other offence under any circumstances
15. Question 15 of 200

    Under Section 37(b), 'scandalizing the court' or bringing it into hatred, ridicule, or contempt is treated as an act of:

    A Free speech, always protected B Contempt of court C Sedition D No consequence under the Act
16. Question 16 of 200

    Under Section 21(2), a person who threatens or harasses a protected witness, or fails to comply with a protection direction, may be punished (via summary procedure) with imprisonment up to:

    A 6 months B 1 year C 2 years D 5 years
17. Question 17 of 200

    Under Section 6(a), a terrorist act can also occur through the use of force to threaten public servants in order to:

    A Promote them B Prevent them from discharging their lawful duties C Grant them additional benefits D Transfer them to another department
18. Question 18 of 200

    The short, fixed timeframes throughout Sections 19 and 25 (for investigation, trial, and appeal) collectively reflect the Act's core objective of:

    A Reducing court fees B Ensuring the speedy trial of heinous offences, as stated in the long title C Simplifying legal drafting D Increasing the number of judges
19. Question 19 of 200

    Under the amended structure of the Act, the Third Schedule, referenced under Section 2(t), lists:

    A Proscribed Organizations B Organizations under Observation C Scheduled Offences D Public Prosecutors
20. Question 20 of 200

    A person who publishes threatening material intending to stir up sectarian hatred, but the material never actually causes such hatred, is:

    A Not guilty, since no hatred actually resulted B Still guilty under Section 8, since intent alone suffices C Guilty only of a civil wrong D Guilty only if the material is proven true
21. Question 21 of 200

    Under Section 2, unless otherwise provided, 'Government' means:

    A The Provincial Government B The Federal Government C The National Assembly D The Anti-Terrorism Court
22. Question 22 of 200

    Under Section 31, the finality attached to Anti-Terrorism Court judgments (subject to appeal) is best understood as intended to:

    A Eliminate the appeal process entirely B Prevent endless collateral litigation once the statutory appeal process has been exhausted C Allow unlimited review by any court D Apply only to civil judgments
23. Question 23 of 200

    Under the amended Section 16 of the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1908, an association aggrieved by a declaration of unlawfulness may appeal to a Board appointed by:

    A The Federal Government B The Chief Justice of the High Court of the province C The National Assembly Speaker D The Election Commission
24. Question 24 of 200

    Under Section 7(ii), a terrorist act falling under Section 6(b) or 6(c) (i.e., a scheduled offence or acts like gang rape/child molestation) is punished:

    A Only with a fine B With the punishment prescribed under the relevant law for that offence C With automatic death penalty regardless of the offence D With community service
25. Question 25 of 200

    Under the amended Act, an office-bearer or activist of an organization listed in the First or Second Schedule may be individually placed on:

    A The Fourth Schedule, and ordered to furnish security for good behaviour B No further list; only the organization is restricted C A public register open to media only D A separate criminal charge sheet automatically
26. Question 26 of 200

    Under Section 12(3), where a case is transferred to another Anti-Terrorism Court following the Government's declaration, the receiving court:

    A Must restart the trial entirely B Shall proceed from the stage at which the case was pending, without recalling witnesses C Must acquit the accused automatically D Must refer the matter to the Supreme Court
27. Question 27 of 200

    Under Section 8, possessing written material or a recording of a threatening, abusive, or insulting nature, with a view to its being displayed or published, can itself constitute:

    A A civil wrong only B An offence under Section 8 C A tax violation D No offence, since mere possession is not covered
28. Question 28 of 200

    Section 7A of the Act defines the concept of:

    A Money laundering B Civil commotion C Cyber terrorism D Extradition
29. Question 29 of 200

    Under Section 19(1), the officer-in-charge of a police station must complete investigation of a case triable by an Anti-Terrorism Court within:

    A 3 working days B 7 working days C 14 working days D 30 working days
30. Question 30 of 200

    Historically, the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997 replaced or supplemented earlier ad hoc legislation that had established:

    A Family courts B Special courts under the Suppression of Terrorist Activities (Special Courts) Act, 1975 and subsequent ordinances C Consumer courts D Labour courts
31. Question 31 of 200

    The provisions dealing with money-laundering of terrorist property were introduced into the Act through the insertion of sections in the range of:

    A Sections 3-5 B Sections 11-H to 11-K C Sections 25-28 D Sections 38-40
32. Question 32 of 200

    Under Section 14(1)(ii), a person who has exercised the powers of a District Magistrate may also qualify as an ATC judge if he has additionally completed:

    A A law degree from abroad B An advanced course in Shariah (Islamic Law) conducted by the International Islamic University, Islamabad C A police training course D A diplomatic training program
33. Question 33 of 200

    Under Section 37(c), an act that tends to prejudice the determination of a matter pending, or likely to come up, before the Anti-Terrorism Court constitutes:

    A A civil defamation claim only B Contempt of court under the Act C A separate criminal offence under the Penal Code only D No offence at all
34. Question 34 of 200

    The special, more restrictive bail regime under the Anti-Terrorism Act (Sections 21D and 30) exists mainly because:

    A Bail is never available for any offence in Pakistan B Terrorism-related offences are treated as posing a heightened risk to public safety and the judicial process C The Act abolishes the right to bail entirely D Bail decisions are made only by Parliament
35. Question 35 of 200

    Under Section 7A, 'civil commotion' also includes distributing, publishing, or pasting a handbill, or making graffiti or wall-chalking, intended to:

    A Advertise a business B Create unrest, fear, or a threat to law and order C Promote a political candidate D Announce a public holiday
36. Question 36 of 200

    Under the amended Act, the process by which a proscribed organization or listed individual may seek removal from a Schedule is termed:

    A Appeal to Parliament B Deproscription C Judicial review only in the Supreme Court D Amnesty
37. Question 37 of 200

    Under Section 3, the power to declare that resort may be had to the provisions of the Act (where terrorist acts have become commonplace) rests with:

    A The Provincial Government only B The Federal Government C The Supreme Court D The Anti-Terrorism Court
38. Question 38 of 200

    Under Section 7, the death penalty is specifically reserved for terrorist acts under Section 6(a) that:

    A Involve any property damage B Result in the death of any person C Involve firearms of any kind D Are committed by repeat offenders
39. Question 39 of 200

    Under Section 19(13), where a scheduled offence is punishable with imprisonment not exceeding three years or fine, an Anti-Terrorism Court may try the case:

    A Only through a jury trial B In a summary way, per the procedure prescribed in the Code C Only after a full committal proceeding D Not at all; such offences fall outside its jurisdiction
40. Question 40 of 200

    Under the amended Act, harbouring a person concerned in terrorism is separately criminalized under:

    A Section 8 B Section 11 C Section 21J D Section 33
41. Question 41 of 200

    Which of the following consequences commonly applies to an individual placed on the Fourth Schedule under the Act?

    A Automatic citizenship revocation B Passport ban and restrictions on financial transactions C Mandatory life imprisonment D Automatic death penalty
42. Question 42 of 200

    Under Section 19(12), if a person convicted in absentia voluntarily appears within a certain period and proves he did not abscond to avoid proceedings, his conviction shall be set aside. That period is:

    A 30 days B 45 days C 60 days D 90 days
43. Question 43 of 200

    The provision empowering the establishment of cordons for terrorist investigation was inserted into the Act as:

    A Section 5A B Section 12A C Section 21A D Section 30A
44. Question 44 of 200

    Under Section 36, the Act's savings clause ensures that military courts-martial and similar forums retain jurisdiction over offences under:

    A Ordinary civil contract law B Laws relating to the Armed Forces, notwithstanding the Anti-Terrorism Act C The Companies Act, 2017 D The Family Courts Act, 1964
45. Question 45 of 200

    Under Section 28, the power to transfer a case between Anti-Terrorism Courts is vested in:

    A The Anti-Terrorism Court itself B The High Court C The Federal Government only D The complainant
46. Question 46 of 200

    Under Section 40, the Act amended which earlier law relating to unlawful associations?

    A The Police Act, 1861 B The Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1908 C The Explosive Substances Act, 1908 D The Official Secrets Act, 1923
47. Question 47 of 200

    Under Section 27, punishing an investigating officer for defective investigation via summary proceedings means the officer is punished:

    A Only after a separate full trial in an ordinary criminal court B Directly by the Anti-Terrorism Court or High Court, without a fresh, full trial C Only by internal police disciplinary action D Not at all; Section 27 is merely advisory
48. Question 48 of 200

    Under Section 21(1), an Anti-Terrorism Court may issue directions for the protection of a witness upon:

    A Application only by the accused B Application by the witness, the Public Prosecutor, or on the Court's own motion C Order of the Supreme Court only D Approval of the Bar Council
49. Question 49 of 200

    Under the amended Act, the provision allowing multiple accused in connected terrorism cases to be tried together is found in:

    A Section 17 only B Section 21M (Joint Trial) C Section 28 only D Section 40
50. Question 50 of 200

    Under Section 25(1), an appeal against the final judgment of an Anti-Terrorism Court lies to:

    A The Supreme Court directly B The High Court C The Federal Shariat Court D The Sessions Court
51. Question 51 of 200

    Under Section 16, a Muslim judge of an Anti-Terrorism Court must take an oath, at the commencement of proceedings, on:

    A The Constitution of Pakistan B The Holy Quran C The Code of Criminal Procedure D A blank affidavit
52. Question 52 of 200

    Under Section 6(c), which of the following acts is explicitly included within the definition of a 'terrorist act'?

    A Simple theft B Gang rape, child molestation, or robbery coupled with rape as specified in the Schedule C Trespassing on private property D Filing a false civil suit
53. Question 53 of 200

    Under Section 13(1), the authority empowered to establish Anti-Terrorism Courts is:

    A The Chief Justice of Pakistan alone B The Federal Government, or the Provincial Government if so directed C The Bar Council D The National Assembly by legislation each time
54. Question 54 of 200

    Under Section 36, the Act's provisions do not affect the jurisdiction or procedure applicable to any court or authority under laws relating to:

    A Family courts B Naval, Military, or Air Forces or any other armed force of the Government C Consumer protection D Company law
55. Question 55 of 200

    The insertion of provisions on 'cordons for terrorist investigation' (Section 21A) reflects a legislative response to the practical need to:

    A Restrict media access to court hearings B Secure and control an area during an active terrorism investigation C Regulate traffic in urban centers D License private security companies
56. Question 56 of 200

    Under Section 2, the term 'terrorist act' is given the meaning assigned to it in:

    A Section 5 B Section 6 C Section 7 D Section 8
57. Question 57 of 200

    Under Section 39A, the Act repealed which earlier legislative instrument dealing with the armed forces acting in aid of civil power?

    A The Police Order, 2002 B The Pakistan Armed Forces (Acting in Aid of the Civil Power) Ordinance, 1998, as amended C The Army Act, 1952 D The Frontier Crimes Regulation
58. Question 58 of 200

    Under Section 13, establishing more than one Anti-Terrorism Court in a single area is:

    A Prohibited under the Act B Expressly contemplated, with an administrative judge designated to manage case assignment C Only possible with Supreme Court approval D Limited to Islamabad only
59. Question 59 of 200

    Compared to ordinary criminal appeals under the Code, appeals under the Anti-Terrorism Act are distinguished by:

    A Being heard exclusively by the Supreme Court B Significantly shorter statutory timeframes for filing and deciding the appeal C The absence of any appellate remedy D Being heard only in camera without any prosecutor
60. Question 60 of 200

    Under Section 6(b), a person commits a terrorist act if he commits a scheduled offence, the effect of which is likely to:

    A Improve public order B Strike terror or adversely affect harmony among different sections of the people C Increase tax revenue D Enhance diplomatic relations
61. Question 61 of 200

    The Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997 is officially designated as:

    A Act No. XXVII of 1997 B Act No. VII of 1997 C Ordinance No. XXVII of 1997 D Act No. XXI of 1997
62. Question 62 of 200

    Under Section 14(1), a person qualified to be appointed as a judge of an Anti-Terrorism Court must be, among other qualifications, a person who:

    A Has been a Sessions Judge or Additional Sessions Judge B Holds a bachelor's degree in any field C Has served as a police constable D Is a member of Parliament
63. Question 63 of 200

    Under the Act's proscription regime, the government's power to freeze the assets of a proscribed organization or listed individual is most closely associated with:

    A Section 6 B Sections in the 11-series dealing with funding and forfeiture C Section 25 D Section 37
64. Question 64 of 200

    A proscribed organization is required, under the Act, to submit accounts of its income/expenditure and disclose:

    A Its membership list to the public B All its funding sources to the designated competent authority C Its political manifesto D Its social media followers
65. Question 65 of 200

    A judge who has served as a Sessions Judge is eligible for appointment to an Anti-Terrorism Court under Section 14(1) primarily because such a person:

    A Has experience presiding over serious criminal trials B Is automatically senior to all other judges C Is exempt from taking an oath D Cannot be removed from office
66. Question 66 of 200

    Under Section 25(3), a person sentenced by an Anti-Terrorism Court may prefer an appeal to the High Court within:

    A 7 days B 15 days C 30 days D 60 days
67. Question 67 of 200

    Which of the following best explains why Section 6 lists several distinct categories (paragraphs a-d) rather than a single definition of terrorism?

    A To allow the Act to cover terrorism proper, aggravated scheduled offences, specified violent crimes, and civil commotion under one umbrella B To reduce the number of offences covered C To limit the Act only to bombings D To exclude sectarian violence entirely
68. Question 68 of 200

    Under Section 2, a 'scheduled offence' means:

    A Any offence under the Pakistan Penal Code B A terrorist or sectarian-related offence as set out in the Act or its Schedule C Any cognizable offence D Any offence tried by a Magistrate
69. Question 69 of 200

    Under Section 22, considerations of the 'deterrent effect' of a sentence's execution manner are most relevant to which type of punishment?

    A Fines B Community service C Death sentences D Suspended sentences
70. Question 70 of 200

    Under the proviso to Section 19(10), before trying an accused in absentia, a proclamation must be published in at least how many national daily newspapers, with one required to be in Urdu?

    A One B Two C Three D Five
71. Question 71 of 200

    Under Section 2, 'Civil armed forces' includes forces such as:

    A The Frontier Constabulary and Frontier Corps B The Supreme Court Police C The Federal Investigation Agency only D The Motorway Police only
72. Question 72 of 200

    Under Section 19(4), orders for detention of an accused in police custody, in a case triable by an Anti-Terrorism Court, must be obtained from:

    A Any Magistrate, without restriction B The Anti-Terrorism Court concerned C The Provincial Home Department D The complainant's lawyer
73. Question 73 of 200

    Under the Act's scheme, sectarian violence is treated as a species of terrorism because Section 6(b) links it to offences that:

    A Are purely private disputes B Strike terror or adversely affect harmony among different sections of the people C Involve only property damage D Are limited to religious institutions only
74. Question 74 of 200

    The core test for a terrorist act under Section 6(a) hinges on whether the act is intended, or likely, to:

    A Generate media coverage B Strike terror or create a sense of fear and insecurity in the people or a section of the people C Result in civil litigation D Cause administrative delay
75. Question 75 of 200

    Under Section 9, the punishment for contravening Section 8 (stirring up sectarian hatred) is rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to:

    A 2 years B 5 years C 7 years D 14 years
76. Question 76 of 200

    Under Section 7(i)(a), where a terrorist act under Section 6(a) results in the death of a person, the punishment prescribed is:

    A Life imprisonment only B Death C Rigorous imprisonment for 10 years D A fine only
77. Question 77 of 200

    Under Section 15(2), the Government may direct that a particular case be tried at a specific place, which may include:

    A Only the provincial capital B The place of occurrence of the offence C Only Islamabad D Only a High Court building
78. Question 78 of 200

    Under Section 7A, 'civil commotion' includes acts such as illegal strikes, go-slows, lock-outs, vehicle snatching, and:

    A Peaceful protest marches B Random firing to create panic and charging 'bhatha' (extortion) C Filing court petitions D Organizing trade union elections
79. Question 79 of 200

    Under Section 2, 'sectarian hatred' means hatred against a group of persons in Pakistan defined by reference to:

    A Ethnicity only B Religion, religious sect, religious persuasion, or religious belief C Political affiliation D Regional language
80. Question 80 of 200

    The amendments made by Section 40 to the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1908 primarily strengthened the Government's power to:

    A Regulate trade unions generally B Declare associations unlawful on grounds including terrorism and sectarianism, and increase penalties for membership C Reduce all penalties under that Act D Abolish the Act entirely
81. Question 81 of 200

    Under Section 5(1), before using necessary force to prevent a terrorist act, a police officer or member of the armed forces must first:

    A Obtain a warrant B Give sufficient warning C Consult the Anti-Terrorism Court D Obtain written permission from a Magistrate
82. Question 82 of 200

    Under Section 19(14), for purposes of trial, an Anti-Terrorism Court has all the powers of, and follows procedure applicable to, a:

    A Magistrate's Court B Court of Sessions C High Court D Family Court
83. Question 83 of 200

    Under Section 38, the phrase 'liable to punishment as authorised by law at the time the offence was committed' reflects the general legal principle against:

    A Double jeopardy B Ex post facto (retrospective) increase of criminal punishment C Self-incrimination D Cruel and unusual punishment
84. Question 84 of 200

    Under the amended structure of the Act, the First Schedule contains the list of:

    A Scheduled Offences B Proscribed Organizations C Organizations under Observation D Proscribed Persons
85. Question 85 of 200

    Under Section 34, the power to amend the Schedule of the Act (adding, modifying, or omitting entries) rests with:

    A The Anti-Terrorism Court B The Government, by notification C The Bar Council D The Election Commission
86. Question 86 of 200

    Under the proviso to Section 19(13), in a summary trial resulting in conviction, an Anti-Terrorism Court may pass a sentence of rigorous imprisonment not exceeding:

    A 1 year B 2 years C 3 years D 5 years
87. Question 87 of 200

    Under Section 19(9), if the composition of an Anti-Terrorism Court changes or a case is transferred, the court is NOT ordinarily bound to:

    A Continue the trial B Recall and re-hear witnesses who have already given evidence C Deliver a judgment D Record the charge
88. Question 88 of 200

    Under Section 10, before entering and searching premises suspected of containing material in contravention of Section 8, the concerned officer must first:

    A Obtain a warrant from the High Court B Record in writing his reasons for such belief and serve a copy on the person or premises C Notify the media D Wait for a court order
89. Question 89 of 200

    Which of the following is NOT one of the alternative qualifications for appointment as an Anti-Terrorism Court judge under Section 14?

    A Being or having been a Sessions Judge or Additional Sessions Judge B Being a High Court judge C Having 10 years' experience as a High Court advocate D Being a serving police officer of any rank
90. Question 90 of 200

    Witness protection directions under Section 21(1) may be issued by the Anti-Terrorism Court even without any formal application, because the section allows the court to act:

    A Only on police request B On its own motion C Only after conviction D Only with Presidential approval
91. Question 91 of 200

    Under Section 19(5), where an accused has been released from police custody or remanded to judicial custody, the Anti-Terrorism Court may order further police custody upon good grounds shown by:

    A The accused himself B A Public Prosecutor or law officer of the Government, with reasons recorded in writing C Any private citizen D A journalist
92. Question 92 of 200

    Under Section 39A(2), cases pending under the repealed Ordinance stood transferred to:

    A The Supreme Court B The Anti-Terrorism Court having jurisdiction under the Act C The Federal Shariat Court D A specially convened tribunal
93. Question 93 of 200

    Under Section 2(c), 'Code' refers to:

    A The Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 B The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 C The Qanun-e-Shahadat Order, 1984 D The Police Order, 2002
94. Question 94 of 200

    Under Section 14(2), a judge of an Anti-Terrorism Court is appointed for a period of:

    A One year B Two and a half years C Five years D Life tenure
95. Question 95 of 200

    Under Section 30(4), an Anti-Terrorism Court shall not release an accused on bail if there are reasonable grounds for believing that he:

    A Has a permanent address B Has been guilty of the offence charged C Has legal representation D Is a first-time offender
96. Question 96 of 200

    Under Section 3, the Federal Government's declaration that terrorist acts have become commonplace is made by:

    A An executive order B Notification in the official Gazette C A press release D A Presidential Ordinance
97. Question 97 of 200

    Under Section 19(8), an Anti-Terrorism Court shall not adjourn a trial for more than:

    A One working day B Two working days C Five working days D Ten working days
98. Question 98 of 200

    Under Section 7A, which of the following is explicitly listed as an act of 'civil commotion'?

    A Vehicle snatching or lifting B Attending a licensed public gathering C Filing a writ petition D Conducting a lawful strike with prior notice
99. Question 99 of 200

    Under Section 2 of the Act, 'armed forces' means:

    A Only the Army B The Military, Naval and Air Forces of Pakistan and their Reserves C Only the Frontier Corps D Only paramilitary forces
100. Question 100 of 200

     Under Section 15(3), an Anti-Terrorism Court may, if it considers it expedient, hold a trial at a place other than its ordinary sitting place, including:

     A A private residence B A mosque C A foreign embassy D A university campus
101. Question 101 of 200

     Which of the following offences is explicitly listed among the Pakistan Penal Code sections constituting scheduled offences under the original Schedule?

     A Section 295-A (PPC) B Section 379 (simple theft, PPC) C Section 34 (PPC, common intention) D Section 34-A (not an actual PPC section)
102. Question 102 of 200

     Under Section 7B, the punishment for committing an act of civil commotion is rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to:

     A 2 years B 5 years C 7 years D 10 years
103. Question 103 of 200

     Under Section 30(3), which sections of the Code are expressly excluded from application insofar as they would otherwise allow other courts to grant bail in ATA cases?

     A Sections 497 and 498 only B Sections 439, 491, 496, 498, 498A and 561A of the Code C Sections 154 and 161 only D Sections 302 and 304 only
104. Question 104 of 200

     The Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997 received the assent of the President on:

     A 20th August, 1997 B 16th August, 1997 C 28th August, 1997 D 1st July, 1997
105. Question 105 of 200

     Under Section 6, firearms or lethal weapons used in a terrorist act must be:

     A Imported illegally B As may be notified C Registered with the local police D Manufactured domestically
106. Question 106 of 200

     Under Section 35, the power to make rules for carrying out the purposes of the Act rests with:

     A The Anti-Terrorism Court B The Government, by notification C The Attorney General D The Auditor General
107. Question 107 of 200

     Under Section 12(2), the Government may direct that a case be tried by an Anti-Terrorism Court established in a different area, in order to ensure:

     A Faster case disposal only B A fair trial or the protection and safety of witnesses C Reduced court fees D Media convenience
108. Question 108 of 200

     Under Section 1, the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997 extends to:

     A Only Punjab and Sindh B The whole of Pakistan C Only areas under a state of emergency D Only federally administered areas
109. Question 109 of 200

     Section 29's rule giving ATA trials precedence over other proceedings against the same accused (except High Court original-side matters) primarily serves to:

     A Delay all other litigation indefinitely B Prevent the accused from using unrelated litigation to stall the terrorism trial C Grant the accused an automatic stay in the ATA case D Transfer jurisdiction to the Supreme Court
110. Question 110 of 200

     Under the Act's proscription framework, which entity is primarily responsible for maintaining and publishing the updated list of proscribed organizations?

     A The Election Commission of Pakistan B The Ministry of Interior, with NACTA's coordination C The Supreme Court Registrar D The State Bank of Pakistan alone
111. Question 111 of 200

     Under Section 39A, judgments passed by courts under the repealed Pakistan Armed Forces (Acting in Aid of Civil Power) Ordinance, 1998 were, with a specific exception, declared to have:

     A Permanent, unquestionable effect B No effect, with cases transferred to Anti-Terrorism Courts for fresh decision (except where a death sentence had already been executed) C Automatic conversion into civil judgments D No relevance to the new Act
112. Question 112 of 200

     Which of the following is NOT among the powers granted to officers under Section 5(2)?

     A Using necessary force after warning against a person committing a terrorist act B Arresting without warrant a suspected terrorist C Entering and searching premises without warrant for weapons used in terrorism D Sentencing a convicted terrorist to death
113. Question 113 of 200

     Under Section 6(d), a terrorist act also includes the commission of:

     A An act of civil commotion as specified in Section 7A B A breach of contract C A minor traffic offence D An act of defamation
114. Question 114 of 200

     Under the amended Act, the provision specifically restricting the grant of bail in cases triable by an Anti-Terrorism Court is found in:

     A Section 19 B Section 21D C Section 25 D Section 34
115. Question 115 of 200

     Under the amended Section 2, 'scheduled offence' is now defined with reference to which Schedule of the Act?

     A First Schedule B Second Schedule C Third Schedule D Fourth Schedule
116. Question 116 of 200

     Which of the following is explicitly included as an act of 'civil commotion' under Section 7A?

     A Acts of criminal trespass (illegal qabza) B Filing an appeal in the High Court C Attending a public rally peacefully D Publishing a newspaper editorial critical of the government
117. Question 117 of 200

     Under the original Schedule, murder under Section 302 PPC is also a scheduled offence if the victim is:

     A A private citizen with no special status B A member of the police, armed forces, civil armed forces, or a public servant C A foreign tourist D A minor
118. Question 118 of 200

     Under Section 18(1), the Government appoints, in relation to each Anti-Terrorism Court, a:

     A Deputy Commissioner B Public Prosecutor C Chief Secretary D Ombudsman
119. Question 119 of 200

     Under Section 14(2), a judge of an Anti-Terrorism Court may be removed from office prior to the expiry of his term:

     A Only through impeachment by Parliament B In consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court C By a simple administrative order of the police D Only by Presidential decree
120. Question 120 of 200

     Under Section 30(2), references to 'Court of Sessions' and 'High Court' in Sections 374 to 379 of the Code are, for ATA cases, construed as references to:

     A The Federal Shariat Court and Supreme Court B The Anti-Terrorism Court and High Court C A Magistrate and Sessions Court D The Ombudsman and Cabinet
121. Question 121 of 200

     Under Section 25, unlike ordinary criminal appeals which may take months or years, appeals from Anti-Terrorism Courts are designed to be decided within:

     A One year B Seven working days C Six months D Three years
122. Question 122 of 200

     The Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997 was passed by which body of Pakistan's legislature?

     A The Senate alone B The National Assembly (Majlis-e-Shoora) C The Provincial Assembly of Punjab D A Constituent Assembly
123. Question 123 of 200

     Under Section 5, an officer of the armed forces or civil armed forces exercising powers to prevent terrorism acts with:

     A No legal authority B All the powers of a police officer under the Code C Only advisory powers D Powers limited to reporting incidents
124. Question 124 of 200

     Under Section 11(2), if the person who collected the offending material cannot be found or identified, the material shall be forfeited to:

     A The complainant B The State, to be disposed of as directed by the Court C The investigating officer personally D A charitable trust
125. Question 125 of 200

     Under Section 28(1), a High Court may transfer a case from one Anti-Terrorism Court to another if it considers this expedient for reasons including:

     A Reducing court workload only B The convenience or safety of witnesses, or the safety of the accused C Financial savings for the Government D Media pressure
126. Question 126 of 200

     The requirement in Section 19(10) that trial in absentia be preceded by a published proclamation primarily serves to protect the accused's right to:

     A A jury trial B Notice and an opportunity to appear before being tried in his absence C Free legal aid on appeal only D A retrial after conviction regardless of circumstances
127. Question 127 of 200

     Under Section 25(2), the record of trial must be transmitted to the High Court within how many days of the decision?

     A One day B Three days C Seven days D Fourteen days
128. Question 128 of 200

     Under Section 32(1), for purposes of applying the Code's provisions, an Anti-Terrorism Court is deemed to be a:

     A Magistrate's Court B Court of Sessions C Family Court D Small Causes Court
129. Question 129 of 200

     Under Section 18(2), a Public Prosecutor appointed under the Act is deemed to be a Public Prosecutor within the meaning of which section of the Code?

     A Section 173 B Section 492 C Section 561A D Section 88
130. Question 130 of 200

     Section 37's contempt powers extend the general contempt jurisdiction of superior courts to Anti-Terrorism Courts primarily to:

     A Allow ATCs to try civil contempt cases involving other courts B Protect the integrity and authority of ATC proceedings amid high-profile, sensitive terrorism trials C Grant ATCs the power to impeach judges D Abolish the right to a fair trial
131. Question 131 of 200

     Under Section 19(6), for the purposes of Section 19(4) and (5) regarding custody orders, an Anti-Terrorism Court is deemed to be a:

     A High Court B Magistrate C Tribunal D Ombudsman
132. Question 132 of 200

     Under Section 23, if an Anti-Terrorism Court, after taking cognizance, finds that the offence is not actually a scheduled offence, it must:

     A Acquit the accused immediately B Transfer the case for trial to a court having jurisdiction under the Code C Refer the matter to the Supreme Court D Continue the trial regardless
133. Question 133 of 200

     Under Section 7A, an act of civil commotion includes the commencement or continuation of illegal:

     A Strikes, go-slows, or lock-outs B Academic conferences C Religious festivals D Sporting events
134. Question 134 of 200

     Under Section 4, the power to order the deployment of armed forces or civil armed forces in any area for the prevention of terrorist acts rests primarily with:

     A The Provincial Assembly B The Federal Government C The Chief Justice D The Inspector General of Police
135. Question 135 of 200

     Under Section 30(3), notwithstanding several provisions of the Code (including Sections 497 and 498), the power to grant bail in a case triable by an Anti-Terrorism Court rests exclusively with:

     A Any Magistrate B The Anti-Terrorism Court C The Sessions Judge D A Justice of the Peace
136. Question 136 of 200

     The overall design of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997, combining strict evidentiary/procedural rules, specialized courts, and severe penalties, reflects a legislative approach generally described as:

     A Restorative justice B A special/exceptional criminal justice regime for terrorism and related serious offences C Purely civil dispute resolution D An entirely rehabilitative model with no punitive element
137. Question 137 of 200

     Under Section 37, alongside imprisonment, a person found guilty of contempt of the Anti-Terrorism Court may also be punished with:

     A Deportation B Fine C Loss of citizenship D Disqualification from voting
138. Question 138 of 200

     Under Section 19(3), an Anti-Terrorism Court may take cognizance of a case:

     A Only after the case is formally referred to it under Section 190 of the Code B Directly, without the case being sent to it under Section 190 of the Code C Only with the permission of the High Court D Only after a preliminary inquiry by a Magistrate
139. Question 139 of 200

     Under Section 19(11), where an accused is tried in absentia, the court must appoint an advocate to defend him at the expense of:

     A The accused's family B The Government C The complainant D A charitable NGO
140. Question 140 of 200

     Under Section 23, when a case is transferred from an Anti-Terrorism Court to a court of ordinary jurisdiction because the offence was found not to be a scheduled offence, that ordinary court:

     A Must restart the case from cognizance de novo only through a fresh FIR B May proceed with the trial as if it had itself taken cognizance of the offence C Must dismiss the case entirely D Must refer the matter back to the Anti-Terrorism Court
141. Question 141 of 200

     Section 32's 'overriding effect' clause ensures that, in case of conflict, the provisions of the Anti-Terrorism Act prevail over:

     A The Constitution of Pakistan B The Code of Criminal Procedure and other ordinary laws (except as expressly provided) C International law generally D No other law; it has no overriding effect
142. Question 142 of 200

     Under Section 11-B (as inserted by amendment), the power to declare an organization as a 'Proscribed Organization' rests with:

     A The Anti-Terrorism Court B The Federal Government C The Provincial Assembly D The Supreme Court alone
143. Question 143 of 200

     Under Section 27, an Anti-Terrorism Court or High Court that finds an investigating officer has failed to investigate diligently may punish the officer, via summary proceedings, with imprisonment up to:

     A 6 months B 1 year C 2 years D 5 years
144. Question 144 of 200

     Under Section 14(1)(iii), a person may also qualify to be an ATC judge if he has been an advocate of a High Court for a period of not less than:

     A 5 years B 7 years C 10 years D 15 years
145. Question 145 of 200

     Under Section 6(a), besides bombs and firearms, the Act also captures acts committed using:

     A Dynamite or other explosive or inflammable substances B Only conventional military ordnance C Only nuclear materials D Only biological agents
146. Question 146 of 200

     Section 30 collectively modifies the ordinary Code of Criminal Procedure to ensure that ATA offences are treated as:

     A Non-cognizable and freely bailable B Cognizable, with bail powers restricted to the Anti-Terrorism Court C Civil matters D Purely administrative violations
147. Question 147 of 200

     The Schedule to the Act (in its original form) is best described as a list of:

     A All offences under the Pakistan Penal Code B Specific, serious offences (mostly from the PPC and Hudood laws) that are treated as 'scheduled offences' triable by Anti-Terrorism Courts C Only cybercrime offences D Only offences committed by minors
148. Question 148 of 200

     Under Section 31, a judgment, order, or sentence of an Anti-Terrorism Court, subject to the result of an appeal, is:

     A Subject to unlimited review by any court B Final and not to be called into question in any court C Subject to automatic reconsideration after 5 years D Void unless ratified by Parliament
149. Question 149 of 200

     Under the Explanation to Section 37, the term 'Court' used throughout the section refers to:

     A Any court in Pakistan B An Anti-Terrorism Court C The Supreme Court only D A Magistrate's Court only
150. Question 150 of 200

     Under Section 25(5), an appeal under Section 25 shall be heard and decided by the High Court within:

     A 7 working days B 15 working days C 30 working days D 60 working days
151. Question 151 of 200

     Under Section 19(10), an accused person may be tried in absentia if the Anti-Terrorism Court is satisfied that the absence is:

     A Due to illness B Deliberate and intended to impede the course of justice C Caused by travel restrictions D Approved by the prosecution
152. Question 152 of 200

     Under Section 6(a), an act may also constitute terrorism if it causes:

     A A widespread disruption of supplies or services essential to the life of the community B A minor inconvenience to a single individual C A delay in a court hearing D A decline in stock prices
153. Question 153 of 200

     Under Section 20, the rule requiring the 'maximum punishment' unless reasons are recorded reflects the Act's overall policy of:

     A Leniency toward first-time offenders B Deterrence, by minimizing judicial discretion to award lenient sentences without justification C Mandatory minimum sentencing only D Abolishing all discretion in sentencing
154. Question 154 of 200

     Section 39's indemnity provision protects officials acting under the Act from legal proceedings, provided their actions were:

     A Politically motivated B Done in good faith C Approved retroactively by Parliament D Kept confidential
155. Question 155 of 200

     Under the amended Act, provisions requiring reporting entities (e.g., financial institutions) to report suspicious transactions linked to terrorism financing most closely parallel obligations found in which other Pakistani law?

     A The Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2010 B The Contract Act, 1872 C The Companies Act, 2017 D The Limitation Act, 1908
156. Question 156 of 200

     Under Section 12(1), a scheduled offence committed in an area of a Province shall be triable only by:

     A The Sessions Court of that area B The Anti-Terrorism Court exercising territorial jurisdiction over that area C The High Court directly D A Magistrate's Court
157. Question 157 of 200

     Under the Explanation to Section 19(10), an accused tried in absentia is deemed:

     A To have admitted the offence B Not to have admitted the commission of any offence for which he has been charged C Guilty automatically D Entitled to immediate acquittal
158. Question 158 of 200

     Under Section 32(1), the provisions of the Anti-Terrorism Act have effect notwithstanding anything contained in:

     A Only the Constitution B The Code or any other law, except as expressly provided in the Act C International treaties only D Provincial legislation only
159. Question 159 of 200

     Under Section 25(2), copies of the judgment must be supplied to the accused and the Public Prosecutor:

     A Within 30 days of the judgment B Free of cost on the day the judgment is pronounced C Only upon payment of a court fee D Within one year
160. Question 160 of 200

     Under Section 12, if no specific declaration is made by the Government under Section 12(2), a scheduled offence is tried by:

     A Any Anti-Terrorism Court in Pakistan, at the accused's choice B The Anti-Terrorism Court exercising territorial jurisdiction over the area where the offence occurred C The Supreme Court D The Federal Shariat Court
161. Question 161 of 200

     Under Section 40(III), the amendment to Section 17 of the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1908, increased the maximum term of imprisonment under Section 17(2) from three years to:

     A Five years B Seven years C Ten years D Fourteen years
162. Question 162 of 200

     Under Section 19(2), any default by an investigating officer that delays the investigation report under Section 19(1) is deemed to be:

     A A minor administrative lapse only B Willful disobedience of the Court's order, amounting to contempt of court C Grounds for automatic dismissal of the case D A civil wrong only
163. Question 163 of 200

     Under Section 37, an Anti-Terrorism Court may punish, for contempt of court, with imprisonment which may extend to:

     A 1 month B 3 months C 6 months D 1 year
164. Question 164 of 200

     Under the proviso to Section 19(4), if an accused cannot be produced before an Anti-Terrorism Court within 24 hours, a temporary police custody order not exceeding 24 hours may be obtained from:

     A The Anti-Terrorism Court only, with no exceptions B The nearest Magistrate C A Deputy Commissioner D The Provincial Home Secretary
165. Question 165 of 200

     Under Section 6(a), which of the following substances is explicitly mentioned as a means by which a terrorist act may be committed?

     A Poisons or noxious gases or chemicals B Counterfeit currency C Forged documents D Unlicensed vehicles
166. Question 166 of 200

     Under Section 5(2)(ii), an officer acting under this section may arrest, without warrant, a person who:

     A Has committed only a minor traffic violation B Has committed an act of terrorism or scheduled offence, or is reasonably suspected of being about to commit one C Has been convicted previously of any crime D Is a foreign national
167. Question 167 of 200

     Under Section 11-D, an organization may be placed under observation (i.e., a 'watch list') if the Government believes it may be concerned in terrorism; such organizations are listed in:

     A The First Schedule B The Second Schedule C The Third Schedule D The Fourth Schedule
168. Question 168 of 200

     Which of the following was NOT one of the original grounds under Section 8 for an offence relating to sectarian hatred?

     A Using threatening, abusive, or insulting words or behaviour B Displaying or publishing threatening written material C Distributing or playing threatening recordings D Simply being a member of any religious organization
169. Question 169 of 200

     Under Section 8, a person is guilty of an offence if he uses threatening, abusive, or insulting words or behaviour and thereby intends, or is likely, to:

     A Promote religious harmony B Stir up sectarian hatred C Increase voter turnout D Encourage charitable donations
170. Question 170 of 200

     Under the amended framework, an individual associated with an organization listed in the First or Second Schedule can be placed on the Fourth Schedule and required to:

     A Resign from public office B Furnish security for good behaviour and maintain peace C Undergo compulsory military service D Pay a one-time terrorism tax
171. Question 171 of 200

     Under Section 5(3), which provision of the Code of Criminal Procedure continues to apply to a person acting under Section 5, alongside Chapter IX of the Code?

     A Section 61 B Section 132 C Section 154 D Section 302
172. Question 172 of 200

     Under Section 30(1), every scheduled offence is deemed to be a cognizable offence within the meaning of:

     A Section 4 of the Code of Criminal Procedure B Section 302 of the Pakistan Penal Code C Section 173 of the Code D Article 199 of the Constitution
173. Question 173 of 200

     The Government's power under Section 34 to amend the Schedule by notification (rather than requiring fresh legislation) allows for:

     A Faster, more flexible updates to the list of scheduled offences B Permanent freezing of the Schedule C Judicial amendment only D No amendment at all, since Schedules are immutable
174. Question 174 of 200

     Under Section 25(4), which of the following officials may, on direction of the Government, file an appeal against an acquittal by an Anti-Terrorism Court?

     A The Attorney General or a Public Prosecutor appointed under the Act B Any private citizen C A journalist D A police constable
175. Question 175 of 200

     Under the Schedule, an offence under the Pakistan Arms Ordinance, 1965 becomes a scheduled offence when it is:

     A Committed by a licensed dealer B Committed conjointly with any other offence punishable under the Act C Committed in a private residence D Committed by a minor
176. Question 176 of 200

     Under Section 5(2)(iii), an officer may, without warrant, enter and search premises in order to:

     A Collect taxes B Make an arrest or take possession of property, firearms, or articles used or likely to be used in a terrorist act or scheduled offence C Conduct a general census D Serve civil court summons
177. Question 177 of 200

     Under Section 33, the Government may delegate powers exercisable by it under the Act:

     A Only to the Supreme Court B By notification, subject to specified conditions C Without any conditions whatsoever D Only to foreign governments
178. Question 178 of 200

     Under Section 7(i)(b), where a terrorist act under Section 6(a) does not result in death, the punishment is imprisonment for a term which:

     A Shall not exceed 3 years B Shall not be less than 7 years but may extend to life imprisonment, with fine C Is limited to a fine only D Shall not be less than 25 years
179. Question 179 of 200

     The seven-working-day investigation deadline under Section 19(1) is best understood as a mechanism to:

     A Reduce the burden on defense lawyers B Ensure speedy trial by preventing prolonged pre-trial investigation delays C Increase conviction rates artificially D Eliminate the need for evidence
180. Question 180 of 200

     Under Section 6(a), a person commits a terrorist act if he uses bombs, explosives, firearms, poisons or noxious substances in a manner intended or likely to:

     A Only damage government property B Strike terror or create a sense of fear and insecurity in the people, causing death, injury, or large-scale damage C Only disrupt traffic D Only cause financial loss
181. Question 181 of 200

     Under the amended structure of the Act, the Second Schedule contains the list of:

     A Scheduled Offences B Proscribed Organizations C Organizations under Observation D Anti-Terrorism Court judges
182. Question 182 of 200

     The long title of the Act describes it as legislation to provide for the prevention of terrorism, sectarian violence and:

     A the regulation of financial institutions B the speedy trial of heinous offences C the reform of the police force D the amendment of the Constitution
183. Question 183 of 200

     Under Section 2, an 'Anti-Terrorism Court' is a court constituted under:

     A Section 6 B Section 12 C Section 13 D Section 20
184. Question 184 of 200

     Under Section 2, 'a High Court' is defined as the High Court having territorial jurisdiction in respect of the area for which:

     A The Supreme Court has appellate jurisdiction B An Anti-Terrorism Court has been established C A police station is located D A Sessions Court sits
185. Question 185 of 200

     Under Section 21(1), directions for witness protection issued by an Anti-Terrorism Court are intended chiefly to guard against:

     A Excessive court fees B Intimidation or harm to witnesses testifying in terrorism-related trials C Delay in filing civil suits D Loss of court records
186. Question 186 of 200

     Section 19(11A) clarifies that nothing in the absentia-trial provisions denies the accused the right to:

     A Vote in elections B Consult or be defended by a legal practitioner of his own choice C Own property D Travel abroad
187. Question 187 of 200

     Under the Schedule, an attempt, conspiracy, or abetment of any offence otherwise listed as scheduled is:

     A Excluded from the Schedule entirely B Also treated as a scheduled offence C Only a civil wrong D Punishable only under ordinary law
188. Question 188 of 200

     Under the original Schedule, robbery/dacoity offences (Sections 392-395, 397, 398 PPC) become scheduled offences if, in committing them, the offender also commits:

     A Simple theft B Murder or zina-bil-jabr (rape) as punishable under the Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hudood) Ordinance, 1979 C Trespassing D Forgery
189. Question 189 of 200

     Section 30(3)'s exclusion of Sections 439, 491, 496, 498, 498A, and 561A of the Code is intended to prevent:

     A The Anti-Terrorism Court from hearing bail applications B Courts other than the Anti-Terrorism Court from granting bail or otherwise releasing an ATA accused C Any appeal from being filed D The police from making arrests
190. Question 190 of 200

     Under Section 25(4), an appeal against an order of acquittal or a sentence passed by an Anti-Terrorism Court may be filed by the prosecution within:

     A 7 days B 15 days C 30 days D 90 days
191. Question 191 of 200

     Under Section 19(7), once an Anti-Terrorism Court takes cognizance of a case, it must proceed with the trial from day to day and decide the case within:

     A 7 working days B 15 working days C 30 working days D 60 working days
192. Question 192 of 200

     Under the Act's amended framework, the list of Proscribed Organizations is maintained in:

     A The First Schedule B The Second Schedule C The Third Schedule D The Fourth Schedule
193. Question 193 of 200

     Under Section 33, delegation of the Government's powers under the Act is subject to:

     A No limitations whatsoever B Conditions specified in the notification of delegation C Approval by a two-thirds majority of Parliament D Ratification by the Supreme Court
194. Question 194 of 200

     Under the amended Act, the provision dealing specifically with remand of an accused in terrorism-related investigations is:

     A Section 19 alone B Section 21E C Section 27 D Section 37
195. Question 195 of 200

     Under Section 11(1), upon a person's conviction under Section 9, the Anti-Terrorism Court shall order:

     A A public apology B Forfeiture of the material or recording referred to in the offence C Community service D A suspended sentence
196. Question 196 of 200

     Which of the following is a well-known example of an organization proscribed under Section 11-B of the Act?

     A Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) B Pakistan Bar Council C Pakistan Cricket Board D Election Commission of Pakistan
197. Question 197 of 200

     Under the original (unamended) Schedule to the Act, an offence under Section 302 of the Pakistan Penal Code (murder) is treated as a scheduled offence if it is committed with:

     A A knife B A cannon, grenade, bomb, or rocket C Bare hands D Poison only
198. Question 198 of 200

     Under the amended Section 16 of the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1908 (as substituted by Section 40 of the ATA), an association may be declared 'unlawful' after being given an opportunity to show cause within:

     A 7 days B 14 days C 30 days D 60 days
199. Question 199 of 200

     Under Section 13(3), where more than one Anti-Terrorism Court exists in an area, the Government, in consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court, shall designate a judge as:

     A An honorary judge B An administrative judge C A special magistrate D A public prosecutor
200. Question 200 of 200

     Under Section 38, a person who committed an offence before the Act's commencement, which would now constitute a terrorist act, is tried under this Act but is liable to punishment:

     A As prescribed under this Act, retrospectively increased B As authorized by law at the time the offence was committed C Only with a fine D With no punishment, as the Act cannot apply retrospectively at all

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