FIA Act 1974 MCQs

1. Question 1 of 140

   Delegation of powers by the Director-General under section 7 must be made by:

   A A press release B Verbal instruction C Order in writing D A cabinet decision
2. Question 2 of 140

   Section 6 of the FIA Act, 1974 is related to:

   A Power to amend the Schedule B Powers of the DG FIA C Indemnity D Repeal
3. Question 3 of 140

   Short title, extent and commencement of the FIA Act are explained in which section?

   A Section 4 B Section 2 C Section 3 D Section 1
4. Question 4 of 140

   Section 5 of the FIA Act, 1974 is related to:

   A Repeal B Powers of the DG FIA C Powers to make rules D Powers of the members of the Agency
5. Question 5 of 140

   Which of the following offence categories does the FIA deal with, per the Schedule to the Act?

   A Immigration-related offences, human trafficking, and intellectual property offences B Only traffic violations C Only civil property disputes D None of the above
6. Question 6 of 140

   Section 4 of the FIA Act, 1974 is related to:

   A Powers of the members of the Agency B Power to amend the Schedule C Superintendence and administration of the Agency D Indemnity
7. Question 7 of 140

   The FIA Act applies to citizens of Pakistan and public servants:

   A Only while physically present in Pakistan B Wherever they may be C Only while on official duty abroad D Only within provincial boundaries
8. Question 8 of 140

   The core legal principle embodied in section 8 is commonly known as:

   A Strict liability B A good-faith indemnity/immunity clause C Vicarious liability without exception D Absolute liability
9. Question 9 of 140

   Under section 9(2)(c), rules may provide for the nature and extent of assistance the Agency may provide to:

   A Provincial investigating agencies B Foreign governments only C The United Nations D Private security companies
10. Question 10 of 140

    True or False: Under section 4, both superintendence and administration of the Agency vest in the same authority.

    A True — both vest in the Federal Government B True — both vest in the Director-General C False — superintendence vests in the Federal Government, administration in the Director-General D False — both vest in Provincial Governments
11. Question 11 of 140

    Delegation of powers under section 7 may be made:

    A Only for a maximum of 30 days B Only unconditionally C Only with prior approval of the Supreme Court D Subject to such conditions, if any, as may be specified in the order
12. Question 12 of 140

    Under section 9(1), rules for carrying out the purposes of the Act may be made by:

    A The Provincial Government B The Director-General alone C The Federal Government, by notification in the official Gazette D The Supreme Court
13. Question 13 of 140

    The power to constitute the Agency under section 3 notwithstanding other laws indicates that this section has:

    A An overriding effect over other laws for the time being in force B No effect if it conflicts with provincial laws C Effect only after Presidential assent each time D No overriding effect at all
14. Question 14 of 140

    Which of the following offences/laws is included in the Schedule to the FIA Act as amendable under section 6?

    A Prevention of Electronic Crime Act, 2016 B The Family Courts Act, 1964 C The Contract Act, 1872 D The Sale of Goods Act, 1930
15. Question 15 of 140

    Under section 3, the Federal Government may constitute the Agency notwithstanding:

    A Any provision of the Constitution B Anything contained in any other law for the time being in force C Any international treaty D Any provincial ordinance only
16. Question 16 of 140

    UNODC is the abbreviation for:

    A United Nations Organization of Dogma and Crisis B United Nations Organization of Districts and Cities C United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime D None of these
17. Question 17 of 140

    When exercising the powers of an officer in charge of a police station under section 5(2), a member of the Agency is deemed to be discharging those functions:

    A Anywhere in Pakistan without limitation B Within the limits of his station C Only within the Agency's headquarters D Only in the province of his original posting
18. Question 18 of 140

    Under section 4(2), administration of the Agency vests in:

    A The Chief Secretary B The Federal Government C The Director-General D A Board of Governors
19. Question 19 of 140

    Who is the current Director-General of the FIA (as of 2026)?

    A Dr Usman Anwar B Wajid Zia C Bashir Ahmad D Raja Riffat Mukhtar
20. Question 20 of 140

    Complete the sentence from section 1(1): 'This Act ________ called the Federal Investigation Agency Act, 1974.'

    A Shall be B Can be C Will be D May be
21. Question 21 of 140

    Section 7 covers delegation of powers under:

    A Only the Anti-Terrorism Act B Only the Pakistan Penal Code C This Act or the rules D Only the Police Act, 1861
22. Question 22 of 140

    The Federal Investigation Agency Rules, 1975 were notified under which type of instrument?

    A A Provincial Gazette notification B A Presidential Ordinance C A Supreme Court judgment D An S.R.O. (Statutory Regulatory Order)
23. Question 23 of 140

    'Director-General' as defined in the Act means:

    A The Inspector-General of Provincial Police B The Director-General of the Agency C The Federal Secretary of Interior D The Chairman of NAB
24. Question 24 of 140

    Under section 9(2)(b), rules may provide for:

    A The powers of Provincial Assemblies B The qualifications of Supreme Court judges C The powers and functions of members in relation to conduct of inquiries and investigations D The budget of the Ministry of Finance
25. Question 25 of 140

    In administering the Agency, the Director-General exercises powers similar to those of:

    A An Inspector-General of Police under the Police Act, 1861 B A Sessions Judge under the Code of Criminal Procedure C A Federal Secretary under the Rules of Business D A Provincial Chief Minister
26. Question 26 of 140

    Indemnity under section 8 applies to acts:

    A Done after the Act's repeal B Done with malicious intent C Done outside the scope of the Act entirely D Done or intended to be done in good faith under the Act or the rules
27. Question 27 of 140

    'Special Police' under the Act means the Pakistan Special Police Establishment constituted under:

    A The Police Act, 1861 B The Pakistan Special Police Establishment Ordinance, 1948 C The FIA Act, 1974 itself D The Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997
28. Question 28 of 140

    In the numbered-clause style, the last definition, 'rules', corresponds to section 2(8).

    A False B True C Only partly true D Not applicable
29. Question 29 of 140

    Section 5-A of the FIA Act deals with:

    A Indemnity of Federal Government officers B Delegation of powers of the Director-General C Amendment of the Schedule D Certain Officers of the Agency deemed to be Public Prosecutors
30. Question 30 of 140

    The Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997 entry in the Schedule limits the Agency's jurisdiction to cases which:

    A Occurred before 1997 only B Involve any terrorism offence anywhere in Pakistan without restriction C Are tried exclusively by military courts D Have inter-provincial scope, or are entrusted to the Agency by the Federal Government
31. Question 31 of 140

    Under section 7, who may delegate powers under the Act or rules to any member of the Agency?

    A The Federal Government B The Director-General C The Provincial Government D The President of Pakistan
32. Question 32 of 140

    The Director-General FIA is usually assisted by how many Directors?

    A 8 B 9 C 11 D 10
33. Question 33 of 140

    Which officers of the Agency are deemed to be Public Prosecutors under section 5-A?

    A Provincial Police Superintendents B All Sub-Inspectors of the Agency C The Director-General only D Assistant Directors (Legal) and Deputy Directors (Law)
34. Question 34 of 140

    Besides the Director-General, the Agency consists of:

    A Such number of other officers as the Federal Government may appoint as members B Only officers transferred from provincial police C Only officers holding the rank of Inspector D A fixed statutory number of 500 officers
35. Question 35 of 140

    Under section 2 of the Act, 'Agency' means:

    A Any provincial police department B The Federal Investigation Agency constituted under section 3 C The Special Police Establishment D The National Accountability Bureau
36. Question 36 of 140

    In the numbered-clause style, section 2(3) corresponds to the definition of:

    A Federal Government B Director-General C Ministry of Interior D Rules
37. Question 37 of 140

    The powers under section 5 apply to investigation of offences under:

    A The Code or any other law for the time being in force B Only the Pakistan Penal Code C Only the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997 D Only laws enacted after 1974
38. Question 38 of 140

    The Pakistan Special Police Establishment Ordinance referred to in the definitions is numbered:

    A Ordinance XLV of 1860 B Ordinance V of 1898 C Ordinance V of 1861 D Ordinance VIII of 1948
39. Question 39 of 140

    An FIA member not below the rank of Sub-Inspector, when exercising the powers of an officer in charge of a police station, is functionally equivalent to which police designation?

    A Inspector-General B Constable C Deputy Superintendent D SHO (Station House Officer)
40. Question 40 of 140

    The Police Act referred to in the definition of 'Provincial Police' is dated:

    A 1947 B 1898 C 1861 D 1960
41. Question 41 of 140

    Section 10 of the FIA Act, 1974 is related to:

    A Repeal B Indemnity C Delegation of powers D Constitution of the Agency
42. Question 42 of 140

    In the numbered-clause style, 'specified persons' (referring to the 1962 Amalgamation Order) corresponds to section 2(7).

    A Not applicable B False C Only partly true D True
43. Question 43 of 140

    Section 9 of the FIA Act, 1974 is related to:

    A Powers of the DG FIA B Powers to make rules C Delegation of the powers D Indemnity
44. Question 44 of 140

    Section 6 is exercised by which authority?

    A The Director-General alone B The Provincial Government C The Federal Government D The Chief Justice
45. Question 45 of 140

    How many specific matters are listed under section 9(2) as illustrative subjects for rules?

    A Ten B Five ((a) to (e)) C Two D Twelve
46. Question 46 of 140

    Under section 6, the Federal Government may amend the Schedule so as to:

    A Repeal the entire Act B Only add entries, never remove them C Only remove entries, never add them D Add, modify or omit any entry therein
47. Question 47 of 140

    The definition of 'public servant' under the Act was amended to also include employees of any corporation or organization:

    A Operating solely in the private sector B Registered under the Companies Act only C Owned exclusively by foreign investors D Set up, controlled or administered by, or under the authority of, the Federal Government
48. Question 48 of 140

    Who was the first Director-General of the FIA, appointed in 1974?

    A None of these B M. Akram Sheikh C M. Azam Qazi D M. Y. Orakzai
49. Question 49 of 140

    Is the list of matters in section 9(2) exhaustive or illustrative?

    A Illustrative — it is stated 'without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power' B Exhaustive — no other matters may be covered by rules C It applies only to financial rules D It applies only to disciplinary rules
50. Question 50 of 140

    Which of the following offence categories does the FIA deal with, per the Schedule to the Act?

    A Organized corruption, cyber crime, and money laundering B Only local municipal offences C Only school-level disciplinary matters D None of the above
51. Question 51 of 140

    Section 10(1) of the FIA Act repeals which two instruments?

    A The Customs Act, 1969 and the Copyright Ordinance, 1962 B The Police Act, 1861 and the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 C The Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997 and the NAB Ordinance, 1999 D The Pakistan Special Police Establishment Ordinance, 1948 and the Special Police and Provincial Police (Amalgamation) Order, 1962
52. Question 52 of 140

    Under section 10(4), on whose recommendation, and with whose concurrence, may specified persons be appointed to posts in the Agency?

    A Recommendation of the Provincial Assembly, with concurrence of the President B Recommendation of the Director-General, with concurrence of the Provincial Government concerned C Recommendation of the Supreme Court D Recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner
53. Question 53 of 140

    Which of the following powers is explicitly mentioned under section 5(1)?

    A Power to levy taxes B Search, arrest of persons and seizure of property C Power to grant bail D Power to pardon offenders
54. Question 54 of 140

    The powers of an Inspector-General of Police exercisable by the Director-General are:

    A As may be prescribed by rules B Unlimited and absolute C Fixed permanently by the Act itself with no room for rules D Determined solely by the Provincial Government
55. Question 55 of 140

    'Provincial Police' is defined as police constituted by a Provincial Government under:

    A The Police Act, 1861 B The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 C The Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997 D The Pakistan Penal Code, 1860
56. Question 56 of 140

    Under the Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2010, who chairs the National Executive Committee constituted to combat money laundering?

    A The DG FIA B The Prime Minister C The Minister of Finance D The Chief Justice
57. Question 57 of 140

    Section 8 is intended to protect officials from legal proceedings arising from:

    A Political activities outside of work B Personal disputes unrelated to their duties C Actions taken before joining the Agency D Actions taken while performing functions under the Act or rules
58. Question 58 of 140

    Under section 10(4), a specified person must express willingness to serve in the Agency within how many days of the commencement of the Act?

    A Thirty days B Ninety days C Six months D One year
59. Question 59 of 140

    The Special Police and Provincial Police (Amalgamation) Order repealed by section 10 was originally issued as:

    A P.O. No. V of 1898 B P.O. No. I of 1962 C P.O. No. VIII of 1948 D P.O. No. XLV of 1860
60. Question 60 of 140

    Which statement is TRUE about delegation of the DG FIA's powers under the Act?

    A Only Additional DGs may ever receive delegated powers B DG FIA's powers can never be delegated to any member C All or any powers of the DG FIA can be exercised by any member of the Agency, if the order is passed by the DG in writing D Delegation requires Federal Cabinet approval each time
61. Question 61 of 140

    Which duties/privileges are members of the Agency said to have under section 5(1), in relation to investigation of offences?

    A Judicial powers to convict offenders B Diplomatic immunity C The same duties, privileges and liabilities as officers of a Provincial Police D Powers equivalent to a Cabinet Minister
62. Question 62 of 140

    Under section 7, delegated powers may be made exercisable by:

    A Members of the public B Only Provincial Police officers C Only the Federal Secretary of Interior D Any member of the Agency so specified
63. Question 63 of 140

    Which of the following best describes the scope of delegation under section 7?

    A Only powers relating to arrest B Only powers relating to recruitment C All or any of the Director-General's powers under the Act or rules D Only powers relating to indemnity
64. Question 64 of 140

    Section 4 draws a distinction between which two functions regarding the Agency?

    A Recruitment and training B Investigation and prosecution C Superintendence and administration D Budgeting and auditing
65. Question 65 of 140

    The Director-General FIA is usually assisted by how many Additional Directors-General?

    A 2 B 5 C 4 D 3
66. Question 66 of 140

    In the numbered-clause style, the definition of 'public servant' (referencing Act XLV of 1860) corresponds to section 2(5).

    A False B True C Only partly true D Not applicable
67. Question 67 of 140

    The purpose of deeming certain Agency officers as Public Prosecutors under section 5-A is to enable them to:

    A Sit as judges in Special Courts B Conduct investigations personally in place of Sub-Inspectors C Institute and conduct prosecution proceedings in cases investigated by the Agency D Approve the Agency's annual budget
68. Question 68 of 140

    Under section 5(3), who may authorise a member (not below Sub-Inspector) to arrest without warrant?

    A The Provincial Police Chief B The Federal Government C The Director-General D The Sessions Judge
69. Question 69 of 140

    Under section 10(3), notwithstanding repeal of the Amalgamation Order, a 'specified person' shall continue to be appointed in/under the Provincial Police in/under which he was holding a post, subject to:

    A Sub-section (6) B Sub-section (4) C Section 8 D Section 3
70. Question 70 of 140

    The overarching purpose of section 9 is to allow the Federal Government to:

    A Appoint judges of Special Courts B Directly try criminal cases C Frame subordinate legislation (rules) to implement the Act D Amend the Constitution
71. Question 71 of 140

    Section 5-A was inserted into the FIA Act by:

    A The Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997 B The Prevention of Corruption Laws (Amendment) Act, 1977 C The Federal Investigation Agency (Amendment) Ordinance (109 of 2002) D The original Act of 1974 itself
72. Question 72 of 140

    The definition of 'public servant' under the FIA Act refers to the meaning given in:

    A Section 2 of the Police Act, 1861 B Section 5 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947 C Section 21 of the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 D Section 156 of the Customs Act, 1969
73. Question 73 of 140

    In the Constitution of Pakistan, the term 'Federal Government' is generally understood to mean:

    A The Supreme Court B The President acting alone C The National Assembly as a whole D The Federal Cabinet (Prime Minister and Federal Ministers)
74. Question 74 of 140

    Under section 5(4), the term 'Police-station' for purposes of the Agency's powers includes:

    A Only the Agency's head office B Only stations physically built by the Provincial Police C Only stations located in Islamabad D Any place declared, generally or specially, by the Federal Government to be a police station within the meaning of the Code
75. Question 75 of 140

    Which of the following is NOT a term separately defined in section 2 of the FIA Act, 1974?

    A Agency B Federal Investigation Council C Director-General D Rules
76. Question 76 of 140

    Under section 5(6), contravention of an order made under section 5(5) is punishable with:

    A Rigorous imprisonment up to one year, or fine, or both B Death penalty C Simple imprisonment only, with no fine D A fine only, with imprisonment barred
77. Question 77 of 140

    The provision on 'Certain Officers of the Agency deemed to be Public Prosecutors' is correctly stated in the Act as:

    A Section 6-A B Section 57 C Section 5-B D Section 5-A
78. Question 78 of 140

    The Schedule to the FIA Act primarily lists:

    A Salaries of Agency staff B Names of all Agency officers C The organizational chart of the Agency D Offences that the Agency is empowered to investigate
79. Question 79 of 140

    Under the Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2010, a person convicted of money laundering is liable to:

    A Rigorous imprisonment of one to ten years, along with fine, and forfeiture of the property involved B A warning only C Community service only D Loss of voting rights only
80. Question 80 of 140

    Section 5-A begins with a non-obstante clause referring to:

    A Anything contained in any other law for the time being in force B The Constitution of Pakistan exclusively C International conventions D Provincial police rules only
81. Question 81 of 140

    Under section 5(3), an authorised member may arrest without warrant a person who:

    A Has committed, or is reasonably suspected of having committed, an offence under section 3(1) B Has committed any offence under any law whatsoever C Is merely a witness in an inquiry D Has an unpaid traffic challan
82. Question 82 of 140

    Section 3(1) also empowers the Agency to inquire into and investigate:

    A Only completed offences, not attempts B An attempt or conspiracy to commit, and abetment of, any Schedule offence C Civil disputes between citizens D Only offences committed outside Pakistan
83. Question 83 of 140

    Section 5-A does NOT extend the deemed Public Prosecutor status to:

    A Ordinary Sub-Inspectors of the Agency B Assistant Directors (Legal) C Deputy Directors (Law) D None — it applies to both listed categories only
84. Question 84 of 140

    The Preamble states the Act was passed to provide for the constitution of:

    A A National Accountability Bureau B A Provincial Police Force C A Federal Investigation Agency D A Special Police Establishment
85. Question 85 of 140

    Who is the current Federal Interior Minister of Pakistan (as of 2026)?

    A Khawaja Asif B Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi C Sanaullah D Ahsan Iqbal
86. Question 86 of 140

    The powers of members under section 5(1) are exercised subject to:

    A Consent of the accused person B No conditions whatsoever C Approval of the High Court in every case D Any order which the Federal Government may make in this behalf
87. Question 87 of 140

    Section 3 of the FIA Act, 1974 is related to:

    A Extent B Definitions C Constitution of the Agency D Repeal
88. Question 88 of 140

    Under section 10(2)(b), any inquiry or investigation pending with the Special Police immediately before repeal shall:

    A Be transferred to the Provincial Police B Lapse automatically C Continue to be conducted by the Agency D Require a fresh FIR to be lodged
89. Question 89 of 140

    Rules under section 9 may address qualifications for recruitment to:

    A Posts in the Provincial Assembly B Various posts within the Agency C Posts in foreign missions D Posts in the judiciary
90. Question 90 of 140

    How many main sections (excluding the Schedule) does the Federal Investigation Agency Act, 1974 broadly contain per its Contents?

    A 5 B 8 C 15 D 10
91. Question 91 of 140

    Which Pakistan Penal Code offence category (relating to forgery of currency notes, sections 489-A to 489-E) is included in the FIA Act's Schedule?

    A Yes, sections 489-A, 489-B, 489-C, 489-D, 489-E of the PPC are listed in the Schedule B No, currency-related offences are excluded C Only section 489-F is listed, none of the others D The Schedule covers only sections above 500
92. Question 92 of 140

    If a member of the Agency acts in bad faith while performing duties under the Act, does section 8 protect them?

    A Yes — indemnity is absolute and unconditional B No — indemnity only covers acts done in good faith C Only if the Director-General approves after the fact D Only for acts committed before 1975
93. Question 93 of 140

    On what date was the Federal Investigation Agency Act assented to / promulgated?

    A 13th January, 1975 B 1st July, 1974 C 23rd March, 1976 D 6th January, 2026
94. Question 94 of 140

    The FIA also serves as Pakistan's National Central Bureau for which international body?

    A The World Bank B The United Nations Security Council C Interpol D NATO
95. Question 95 of 140

    The FIA Act, 1974 extends to:

    A The whole of Pakistan B Only Islamabad Capital Territory C Only Punjab and Sindh D Only federal enclaves
96. Question 96 of 140

    In the numbered-clause style, 'Special Police' corresponds to section 2(6).

    A Not applicable B False C Only partly true D True
97. Question 97 of 140

    The programme 'Developing Solutions for Drugs and Related Challenges in Pakistan' (2016–2019), run in collaboration with the FIA, was launched by:

    A Ministry of Interior alone B UNODC (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime) C The World Health Organization D None of these
98. Question 98 of 140

    Section 7 of the FIA Act, 1974 is related to:

    A Indemnity B Powers of the members C Powers of the DG D Delegation of powers
99. Question 99 of 140

    Wajid Zia, known for leading the JIT in the Panama Papers case, served as which numbered Director-General of the FIA?

    A 38th B 39th C 40th D 41st
100. Question 100 of 140

     Under the Act, 'Code' refers to:

     A The Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 B The Police Act, 1861 C The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 D The Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997
101. Question 101 of 140

     In the numbered-clause style, 'Code' (meaning the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, Act V of 1898) corresponds to section 2(2).

     A Not applicable B False C Only partly true D True
102. Question 102 of 140

     Which section number was specially inserted between sections 5 and 6 dealing with Public Prosecutors?

     A Section 5-A B Section 57 C Section 6-A D Section 11
103. Question 103 of 140

     Historically, entries in the Schedule have been added over the years covering laws such as the Anti-Money Laundering Act and Prevention of Electronic Crime Act, demonstrating that the Schedule is:

     A Fixed permanently since 1974 B Periodically updated through notifications under section 6 C Amendable only by a constitutional amendment D Applicable only to Islamabad
104. Question 104 of 140

     Which sub-section of section 1 provides that the FIA Act shall come into force at once?

     A Section 1(3) B Section 1(2) C Section 1(4) D Section 1(1)
105. Question 105 of 140

     Under section 9(2)(d), rules may prescribe which powers of the Inspector-General of Police (under the Police Act, 1861) are exercisable by the Director-General?

     A No, this matter is excluded from rule-making B Yes, this is explicitly one of the matters rules may cover C Only powers relating to traffic control D Only powers relating to budget approval
106. Question 106 of 140

     Under section 5-A, the deemed Public Prosecutors are competent to institute and conduct proceedings in cases sent up for trial by the Agency in:

     A The Supreme Court of Pakistan only B Special Courts constituted under any law and courts subordinate to the High Court C Family Courts only D Revenue Courts only
107. Question 107 of 140

     Under section 4(1), superintendence of the Agency vests in:

     A The Provincial Government B The Director-General C The Federal Government D The Inspector-General of Police
108. Question 108 of 140

     Who becomes a 'member of the Agency' under section 3(2)?

     A Only retired police officers B Any police officer of any province automatically C Any citizen who applies for the post D Any officer appointed as such by the Federal Government
109. Question 109 of 140

     For the notification actually constituting the Agency, reference is made to a Gazette notification published in:

     A 1977 B 1974 C 1975 D 2002
110. Question 110 of 140

     In the numbered-clause style, 'Provincial Police' (defined under the Police Act, 1861 — V of 1861) corresponds to section 2(4).

     A False B True C Only partly true D Not applicable
111. Question 111 of 140

     Section 8 of the FIA Act provides indemnity against:

     A Departmental disciplinary action only B Only civil suits, not criminal prosecution C Only criminal prosecution, not civil suits D Suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding
112. Question 112 of 140

     How many main numbered sections (1 to 10) does the FIA Act, 1974 contain, not counting the specially inserted section 5-A?

     A 8 B 9 C 10 D 11
113. Question 113 of 140

     How many Schedules does the FIA Act, 1974 have?

     A 4 B 2 C 3 D 1
114. Question 114 of 140

     Section 8 of the FIA Act, 1974 is related to:

     A Repeal B Powers to make rules C Delegation of the powers D Indemnity
115. Question 115 of 140

     A direction issued under section 5(5) is subject to:

     A No review by any authority B Any order made by the Court having jurisdiction in the matter C Approval of the Director-General only, with no court involvement D Ratification by Parliament
116. Question 116 of 140

     Which of the following is listed under section 9(2) as a matter rules MAY provide for?

     A Foreign policy of Pakistan B The design of the Agency's official seal C Terms and conditions of service of the Director-General and other members D Taxation rates for public servants
117. Question 117 of 140

     In the numbered-clause style used in some exam guides, which definition corresponds to section 2(1)?

     A Rules B Code C Federal Government D Agency
118. Question 118 of 140

     The power under section 6 to amend the Schedule is an example of:

     A Judicial review power B Delegated/subordinate legislative power given to the Executive C A power exercisable only by Parliament D A power that lapsed after 1975
119. Question 119 of 140

     Section 2 of the FIA Act, 1974 is related to:

     A Definitions B Extent of the Act C Jurisdiction of the Act D Constitution of the Agency
120. Question 120 of 140

     Under section 5(5), when may a member of the Agency direct a property owner not to remove or dispose of property?

     A Only after a conviction has been recorded B At any time regardless of any investigation C When the property is subject-matter of investigation and likely to be removed before a seizure order is obtained D Only with prior approval of the Provincial Government
121. Question 121 of 140

     According to the Preamble, the Agency is meant for investigation of offences committed in connection with:

     A Matters concerning Provincial Governments only B Matters concerning the Federal Government C Purely military matters D Local government matters
122. Question 122 of 140

     'Specified persons' under the Act refers to persons appointed to posts under a Provincial Police pursuant to:

     A Article 3 of the Special Police and Provincial Police (Amalgamation) Order, 1962 B Section 3 of the FIA Act, 1974 C Article 25 of the Constitution of Pakistan D Section 21 of the Pakistan Penal Code
123. Question 123 of 140

     Under section 5(5), such a direction not to remove/dispose of property must be:

     A Approved by the Federal Cabinet B Given orally only C In writing D Published in the official Gazette
124. Question 124 of 140

     Under section 9(2)(e), rules may provide for the manner in which rewards may be given to:

     A Foreign consultants only B Only senior officers above the rank of Director C Members of the Agency or the public for rendering commendable services D Members of Parliament
125. Question 125 of 140

     Under section 5(2), which rank of Agency member may exercise the powers of an officer in charge of a police station?

     A Not below the rank of Constable B Not below the rank of Deputy Director C Not below the rank of Sub-Inspector D Not below the rank of Assistant Director only
126. Question 126 of 140

     Under section 10(5), a specified person transferred to the Agency shall, upon such transfer, cease to hold a post in or under:

     A The Provincial Police concerned B The Federal Government C The judiciary D The Ministry of Interior
127. Question 127 of 140

     The Director-General FIA is typically a senior officer from which service?

     A Military B Foreign Service C Police Service D Judiciary
128. Question 128 of 140

     Which of these laws is listed in the Schedule as one the Agency is empowered to investigate offences under, concerning money laundering?

     A The Banking Companies (Recovery of Loans) Ordinance, 1979 B The Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2010 C The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 D The Companies Act, 2017
129. Question 129 of 140

     The indemnity under section 8 protects:

     A Only private citizens who report crimes B Only the Director-General personally C The Federal Government, any member of the Agency, or any other person exercising power/performing function under the Act or rules D Only members of the Provincial Police
130. Question 130 of 140

     The rule-making power under section 9 is described as being exercised:

     A Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, for particular listed matters B Only for matters expressly excluding recruitment C Exclusively for financial matters D Only once, with no scope for further rules
131. Question 131 of 140

     Under section 10(2)(a), upon repeal of the Special Police Establishment Ordinance, members of the Special Police (including specified persons) shall:

     A Stand transferred to the Agency, entitled to same terms and conditions as before B Automatically retire from service C Be transferred to the Provincial Police instead D Lose all service benefits immediately
132. Question 132 of 140

     Under section 5(1), members of the Agency have, throughout Pakistan, powers similar to those of officers of:

     A A Provincial Police in relation to investigation of offences B The judiciary in relation to trial of offences C Customs officials only D Immigration officials only
133. Question 133 of 140

     Is the maximum punishment prescribed under section 5(6) imprisonment, fine, or both?

     A It may be either imprisonment, fine, or both B Only imprisonment, never fine C Only a fine, never imprisonment D Neither — it is a civil matter only
134. Question 134 of 140

     Section 5 as a whole primarily deals with:

     A The qualifications required to become Director-General B The powers, duties, and liabilities of members of the Agency in investigations C The financial budget of the Agency D The procedure for repealing other laws
135. Question 135 of 140

     Which sub-section of section 1 provides that the Act extends to the whole of Pakistan and applies to all citizens of Pakistan and public servants, wherever they may be?

     A Section 1(3) B Section 1(2) C Section 1(4) D Section 1(1)
136. Question 136 of 140

     The Federal Investigation Agency Act, 1974 is also known as:

     A Act No. VIII of 1975 B Act No. IV of 1974 C Ordinance No. 109 of 2002 D Act No. XLV of 1860
137. Question 137 of 140

     Under section 3(1), the Agency is constituted for inquiry into and investigation of:

     A Offences specified in the Schedule B All cognizable offences under the Pakistan Penal Code C Only offences committed by public servants D Only terrorism-related offences
138. Question 138 of 140

     Section 6 empowers the Federal Government to amend the Schedule by:

     A An Act of Parliament only B Notification in the official Gazette C A Supreme Court order D A Provincial Assembly resolution
139. Question 139 of 140

     Under the Act, 'rules' means:

     A Any executive order of the Prime Minister B Standing Orders of the Provincial Police C Departmental circulars of the Federal Government D Rules made under this Act
140. Question 140 of 140

     Under section 3(2), who appoints the Director-General of the Agency?

     A The Federal Government B The Provincial Government C The Chief Justice of Pakistan D The Inspector-General of Police

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