1. Question 1 of 150

   Under Rule 2, a procedure whereby all interested persons, firms, or organizations may bid for a contract is termed:

   A Direct contracting B Negotiated tendering C Competitive bidding D Force account
2. Question 2 of 150

   Under Rule 16(3), only suppliers or contractors who have been pre-qualified are entitled to:

   A Receive a full refund of the pre-qualification fee B Participate further in the procurement proceedings C Automatically win the contract D Bypass the bid security requirement
3. Question 3 of 150

   Under Rule 36(d), the two stage - two envelope bidding procedure involves, at the second stage, bidders submitting a revised technical proposal along with a:

   A New bid security B Fresh pre-qualification application C Notarized affidavit D Supplementary financial proposal
4. Question 4 of 150

   Under Rule 13(1), the minimum response time for international competitive bidding, from the date of publication, is:

   A 15 days B 10 days C 30 days D 60 days
5. Question 5 of 150

   Under Rule 19(4), a bidder blacklisted by a foreign country or international organization shall be treated in Pakistan as:

   A Blacklisted and debarred for the period declared by that foreign country or organization B Automatically cleared for participation in Pakistan C Subject to a fresh, independent inquiry only D Eligible after paying a fine
6. Question 6 of 150

   Under Rule 2, a person who submits a bid is called a:

   A Contractor B Bidder C Consultant D Supplier only
7. Question 7 of 150

   Under Rule 16A, framework agreements for recurrent or common use items may be arranged for a maximum period of:

   A One year B Five years C Three years D Ten years
8. Question 8 of 150

   Under Rule 7A, procuring agencies may carry out e-procurement covering any or all aspects of the procurement process, in accordance with:

   A Regulations or guidelines prescribed by the Authority B Instructions of the Ministry of Finance only C Any private software vendor's terms D The bidder's own preference
9. Question 9 of 150

   Under Rule 37(b), two-stage bidding is appropriate for large and complex contracts where:

   A There is only one possible supplier B The value of procurement is below Rs. 100,000 C Technically unequal proposals are likely, or multiple acceptable technical solutions exist D The contract duration is less than one month
10. Question 10 of 150

    Under Schedule-I, for LNG/LPG procurement, the minimum bid validity period after issuance of the evaluation report is:

    A 3 days B 24 hours C 1 day D 8 hours
11. Question 11 of 150

    Under Rule 27, if a procuring agency needs to extend the deadline for submission of bids, it must record reasons in writing and:

    A Keep the extension confidential from other bidders B Notify only the lowest-priced bidder C Advertise the extension in a manner similar to the original advertisement D Cancel the tender altogether
12. Question 12 of 150

    Under Rule 40(1), negotiations with a successful bidder, without changing cost or scope, may cover methodology, work plan, staffing, and:

    A Special conditions of the contract B The bid security amount C The evaluation criteria used D The identity of competing bidders
13. Question 13 of 150

    Under Rule 19(1)(b), before initiating blacklisting for breach of contract, the procuring agency must first:

    A Notify the media B Exhaust the forum of arbitration, if such a provision exists in the contract C Obtain a court injunction D Consult the Ministry of Finance
14. Question 14 of 150

    Under Rule 38B, a single responsive bid in goods, works, and services may be considered by the procuring agency if it meets the evaluation criteria, is not in conflict with the Ordinance, conforms to specifications, and:

    A Has financial conformance in terms of rate reasonability B Is submitted by a foreign bidder only C Includes a discount of at least ten percent D Is the only bid ever received by that agency
15. Question 15 of 150

    Under Rule 16A(4), the maximum duration of an open framework agreement is three years, while a closed framework agreement's maximum duration is:

    A Two years B Three years C Six months D One year
16. Question 16 of 150

    Under Rule 2, the assignment of a procuring agency's procurement functions to another public sector entity to perform those functions on its behalf is termed:

    A Force account B Procurement Assignment C Direct contracting D Framework delegation
17. Question 17 of 150

    Under Rule 42(c)(iii), direct contracting for compatibility reasons (to avoid technical incompatibility with existing equipment) is subject to a maximum contract duration of:

    A Three years B One year C Five years D Ten years
18. Question 18 of 150

    Under Rule 6, communications and documentation related to Federal Government procurements shall be in:

    A English only B Urdu or English, or both C Urdu only D Any regional language
19. Question 19 of 150

    Under Rule 37(c), the two stage - two envelope method is appropriate where alternative technical proposals are possible, such as for:

    A Office stationery supplies B Petty cash purchases C Routine vehicle repairs D Certain types of machinery, equipment, or manufacturing plant
20. Question 20 of 150

    Under Rule 2, a proposal containing a unique and innovative idea, not submitted in response to any procurement request but aligned with the procuring agency's objectives, is termed a(n):

    A Direct proposal B Framework proposal C Emergency proposal D Unsolicited project proposal
21. Question 21 of 150

    Under Rule 43, procuring agencies must make prompt payments to suppliers and contractors against invoices or running bills within a time not exceeding:

    A Fifteen days B Sixty days C Thirty days D Ninety days
22. Question 22 of 150

    Under Rule 45(2), a defect liability certificate shall be issued within thirty days of the expiry of the defect liability period, and (except for unsettled claims resolved through arbitration) the final bill shall be paid within a time not exceeding:

    A Thirty days B Ninety days C Sixty days D Fifteen days
23. Question 23 of 150

    Under Rule 10(3), where a reference to a brand name or catalogue number is unavoidable to complete a specification, the procuring agency must add which words?

    A 'Or equivalent' B 'No substitute' C 'Brand mandatory' D 'Subject to approval'
24. Question 24 of 150

    Under Rule 38, the bidder with the most advantageous bid shall be awarded the contract, provided it is not in conflict with any other law, rules, regulations, or policy, and the award occurs within:

    A Any time convenient to the procuring agency B Ninety days of bid opening only C The financial year in which the tender was floated D The original or extended period of bid validity
25. Question 25 of 150

    Under Rule 2, a bidder declared untrustworthy by the Authority due to corrupt or fraudulent practice, established performance failure, or deviation from a prior commitment is termed:

    A Disqualified B Cross debarred C Blacklisted D Ineligible
26. Question 26 of 150

    Under Rule 47, once a contract is awarded, the procuring agency shall make documents related to evaluation and award public, except where disclosure is proprietary or against public interest, subject to:

    A Approval of the successful bidder only B Prior approval of the Authority to withhold such information C A court order permitting withholding D No exception is permitted at all
27. Question 27 of 150

    Under Rule 21, procuring agencies must use open competitive bidding if the cost of the object to be procured is more than:

    A Rs. 1,000 B Rs. 10 million always C There is no threshold; it always applies D The prescribed financial limit applicable under Rule 42(b)(i)
28. Question 28 of 150

    Under Rule 37, the single stage - one envelope bidding procedure is ordinarily used as:

    A The main open competitive bidding procedure for most procurement B A procedure reserved only for emergencies C A procedure used only for consultancy services D A procedure applicable only to disposal of assets
29. Question 29 of 150

    Under Rule 28(2), all bids submitted after the prescribed time shall be:

    A Rejected and returned without being opened B Opened but scored lower C Accepted if the delay is under one hour D Referred to the Authority for a decision
30. Question 30 of 150

    Under Rule 18, a procuring agency shall disqualify a supplier or contractor if it finds that information submitted concerning qualification was:

    A Submitted one day late B False and materially inaccurate or incomplete C Written in a language other than English D Not notarized
31. Question 31 of 150

    Under the proviso to Rule 36(c), if the procuring agency revises technical requirements during two-stage bidding, sufficient time must be allowed to bidders, not less than:

    A Three days regardless of bidding type B Fifteen days (national) or thirty days (international) C One working day D Sixty days regardless of bidding type
32. Question 32 of 150

    Under Rule 2, harming or threatening to harm persons to influence their participation in a procurement process is termed:

    A Obstructive practices B Coercive practices C Corrupt practices D Collusive practices
33. Question 33 of 150

    Under Rule 42(b), the request for quotations method applies where procurement value is more than Rs. 100,000 but does not exceed:

    A Rs. 500,000 B Rs. 1,000,000 C Rs. 3,000,000 D Rs. 50,000
34. Question 34 of 150

    The body established under the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority Ordinance, 2002 to regulate public procurement in Pakistan is commonly known by which acronym?

    A PPRA B SECP C FBR D NEPRA
35. Question 35 of 150

    Under Rule 48(6), the Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) must investigate and decide upon a complaint within:

    A Ten days of its receipt B Three days C Thirty days D Sixty days
36. Question 36 of 150

    Under Rule 2, the use of information and communication technologies or digital/electronic means for the procurement process is defined as:

    A e-Governance B Digital tendering C IT-based bidding D e-Procurement
37. Question 37 of 150

    Under Rule 34, if a procuring agency rejects all bids, before calling for re-bidding it should:

    A Automatically award the contract to the second-lowest bidder B Refer the matter to arbitration C Wait one full year before re-advertising D Assess the reasons for rejection and may revise specifications or evaluation criteria
38. Question 38 of 150

    Under Rule 2, a person, consultant, firm, company, or organization that undertakes to supply goods, services, or works is defined (in two separate but overlapping definitions) as a:

    A Bidder only B Procuring agency C Certification body D Contractor or supplier
39. Question 39 of 150

    Under Rule 2, 'coercive practices' in procurement refer to:

    A Impairing or harming, or threatening to impair or harm, a party to influence actions for wrongful gain B Arranging with other bidders to fix prices C Offering money to influence an official D Misrepresenting facts to obtain a benefit
40. Question 40 of 150

    Under Rule 17, a procuring agency may require additional information about a supplier's competence at any stage, provided such requirement is:

    A Recorded in writing with reasons, forming part of the procurement record B Approved by the bidder in advance C Announced publicly in a newspaper D Kept entirely verbal
41. Question 41 of 150

    Under Rule 19(1)(b), if a bidder fails to perform contractual obligations or breaches the contract, blacklisting may be imposed for a period of not more than:

    A Ten years B Six months C Five years D Three years
42. Question 42 of 150

    Under Rule 36(c)(v), bidders unwilling to conform their technical proposals to the procuring agency's requirements in two-stage bidding may withdraw:

    A Only after forfeiting half the bid security B Only with Authority approval C Without forfeiture of their bid security D Only after paying a penalty
43. Question 43 of 150

    Considering Rules 19(1)(a), (b), and (c) together, which of the following correctly ranks the maximum blacklisting periods from LONGEST to SHORTEST?

    A Failure to abide bid securing declaration (10 years) > breach of contract (6 months) > corrupt/fraudulent practice (3 years) B Corrupt/fraudulent practice (10 years) > breach of contract (3 years) > failure to abide bid securing declaration (6 months) C Breach of contract (10 years) > corrupt/fraudulent practice (6 months) > failure to abide bid securing declaration (3 years) D All three grounds carry the same maximum blacklisting period
44. Question 44 of 150

    Under Rule 20, the principal method of procurement to be used by procuring agencies is:

    A Direct contracting B Negotiated tendering C Open competitive bidding D Force account
45. Question 45 of 150

    Under Rule 37A(1), an unsolicited proposal received by a procuring agency is first assessed by an assessment committee comprising at least:

    A Three technical experts B One senior officer C Five members of Parliament D Two auditors
46. Question 46 of 150

    Under Rule 51, the Public Procurement Rules, 2004 have effect notwithstanding anything to the contrary in:

    A The Constitution of Pakistan B Any other rules concerning public procurement C International trade agreements D Provincial procurement laws exclusively
47. Question 47 of 150

    Under Rule 15(2), factors a procuring agency may consider during pre-qualification include relevant experience, financial position, appropriate managerial capability, and:

    A Capabilities with respect to personnel, equipment, and plant B The bidder's political affiliation C The bidder's religious identity D The bidder's nationality exclusively
48. Question 48 of 150

    The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority Ordinance, under which the 2004 Rules were made, is numbered as:

    A Ordinance VII of 2002 B Ordinance XXII of 2002 C Ordinance XXVII of 2004 D Ordinance XI of 2002
49. Question 49 of 150

    Under Rule 36(a), in the single stage - one envelope procedure, each bid comprises:

    A Two separate envelopes submitted at different times B One single envelope containing both financial and technical proposals C Only a financial proposal, with technical details submitted later D A verbal presentation followed by a written summary
50. Question 50 of 150

    Under Rule 42(e), one of the conditions justifying use of force account is that the required works are:

    A Large-scale infrastructure mega-projects B Routine annual maintenance in urban centers C Small, scattered, or remotely located, such that qualified firms are unlikely to bid at reasonable prices D Exclusively administrative in nature
51. Question 51 of 150

    Under Rule 50, any unauthorized breach of the Public Procurement Rules, 2004 amounts to:

    A Mis-procurement B A civil tort only C A minor clerical error with no legal effect D A breach only if the value exceeds Rs. 1 million
52. Question 52 of 150

    Under Rule 1(2), the Public Procurement Rules, 2004 came into force:

    A After 30 days of publication B One year after notification C At once D From the start of the next financial year
53. Question 53 of 150

    Under Rule 37A(1)(d), if a viable unsolicited proposal proceeds to competitive bidding, the original proponent is awarded what additional weightage in the combined evaluation?

    A Ten percent B Five percent C Two percent D Twenty percent
54. Question 54 of 150

    Under Rule 32, in assessing whether a bidding condition is discriminatory or difficult to meet, reference shall be made to:

    A The personal preference of the procurement officer B The ordinary practices of the relevant trade, manufacturing, construction, or service field C The lowest common denominator among all bidders D International arbitration precedents
55. Question 55 of 150

    Under Rule 48(3), a bidder aggrieved after submission of a bid may lodge a written complaint within seven days of the technical evaluation report, or within how many days after the final evaluation report?

    A Ten days B Fifteen days C Thirty days D Five days
56. Question 56 of 150

    Under Rule 41, information regarding technical or final evaluation shall be kept confidential until:

    A The contract is fully executed B The announcement of the respective evaluation report under Rule 35 C The next fiscal year begins D A Right to Information request is filed
57. Question 57 of 150

    Under Rule 42(d), negotiated tendering may be used where supplies are manufactured purely to support a specific research project, experiment, study, or development, or where, for technical/artistic reasons, supplies can only be delivered by:

    A A government-owned company B A foreign entity only C A pre-qualified panel of five vendors D A particular supplier
58. Question 58 of 150

    Under Rule 4, the core principles procuring agencies must ensure during procurement include a fair and transparent process, value for money, and:

    A The lowest possible advertisement cost B Exclusive use of foreign suppliers C Minimum use of technology D An efficient and economical process
59. Question 59 of 150

    Under Rule 8, procuring agencies were required to devise a procurement planning mechanism within:

    A Three months of commencement B One year of the commencement of these Rules C Five years of commencement D Immediately, with no time limit specified
60. Question 60 of 150

    Under Rule 11, procuring agencies must provide clear authorization and delegation of powers, and shall only initiate procurements once:

    A The Authority has publicly announced the tender B A parliamentary committee has reviewed the plan C Approval of the competent authority concerned has been accorded D The bidder has paid a registration fee
61. Question 61 of 150

    Under Rule 21-A(3), advertisements for import of Schedule-I commodities must be published in at least how many widely circulated daily newspapers or journals?

    A One B Two C Three D Four
62. Question 62 of 150

    Under Rule 42(d)(iii), negotiated tendering may also be used in cases of extreme urgency, provided the urgency:

    A Is not attributable to the procuring agency itself B Was caused by the procuring agency's own delay C Occurs during a normal business cycle D Involves no time constraint at all
63. Question 63 of 150

    Under Rule 36(b)(viii), financial proposals of bidders found technically non-responsive shall be:

    A Opened and scored anyway B Forwarded to the Authority for review C Retained permanently by the procuring agency D Returned un-opened to the respective bidders
64. Question 64 of 150

    Under Rule 29, failure to provide an unambiguous evaluation criteria in the bidding documents amounts to:

    A A minor irregularity with no consequence B An automatic disqualification of all bids C Mis-procurement D A criminal offence under the Penal Code
65. Question 65 of 150

    Under what authority were the Public Procurement Rules, 2004 made?

    A Section 26 of the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority Ordinance, 2002 B Section 26 of the Contract Act, 1872 C Section 26 of the PPRA Act, 2010 D Article 26 of the Constitution of Pakistan
66. Question 66 of 150

    Under Rule 19(5), a blacklisted or debarred bidder already engaged in an ongoing public contract:

    A Is immediately released from all such obligations B Remains bound to perform its contractual obligations, at the option of the procuring agency C May transfer the contract to any third party freely D Is entitled to automatic compensation
67. Question 67 of 150

    Under Rule 36(c), the two-stage bidding procedure begins with bidders submitting:

    A A technical proposal without price B A complete bid including price C Only a statement of financial capacity D A signed draft contract
68. Question 68 of 150

    Under Rule 26(4)(c), a bidder who does NOT agree to an extension of bid validity shall be allowed to:

    A Withdraw the bid, but forfeit the entire bid security B Withdraw the bid without forfeiture of the bid bond or security C Continue in the process regardless of their objection D Be automatically blacklisted
69. Question 69 of 150

    Under Rule 19(3), the Authority must decide a review petition against blacklisting within:

    A Thirty days of filing B Fifteen days of filing C One year of filing D Ninety days of filing
70. Question 70 of 150

    Under Rule 2, procurement of the same commodity from the same source without competition, including enhancement of contracts, is defined as:

    A Direct contracting B Framework procurement C Repeat orders D Negotiated tendering
71. Question 71 of 150

    Under Rule 2, an agreement with specified terms and conditions AND an agreed price is termed a:

    A Closed framework agreement B Open framework agreement C Call off order D Framework agreement (generic)
72. Question 72 of 150

    Under Rule 19(3), a bidder aggrieved by a blacklisting decision may file a review petition before the Authority within:

    A Seven days B Ninety days C Thirty days of communication of the decision D Sixty days
73. Question 73 of 150

    Under Rule 2, an arrangement between two or more parties designed to stifle open competition and fix prices at artificial, non-competitive levels is termed:

    A Coercive practices B Collusive practices C Corrupt practices D Obstructive practices
74. Question 74 of 150

    Under the historical amendment referenced in Rule 13, what word was originally used before being replaced with 'days' for the response time periods?

    A 'Calendar months' B 'Working days' C 'Business hours' D 'Fiscal weeks'
75. Question 75 of 150

    Under Rule 39, a performance guarantee required from a successful bidder shall not exceed what percentage of the contract amount?

    A Five percent B Fifteen percent C Ten percent D Twenty-five percent
76. Question 76 of 150

    Under Rule 48(1), a procuring agency must constitute a grievance redressal committee comprising:

    A Exactly two persons B Exactly four persons C An odd number of persons D Only one person
77. Question 77 of 150

    Under Rule 42(f)(iii), where more than one state-owned entity is eligible under direct contracting, the procuring agency shall:

    A Automatically select the largest entity B Hold competition among them through limited tendering, without advertisement C Advertise publicly as in open competitive bidding D Choose entirely at its own discretion with no process
78. Question 78 of 150

    Under Rule 45(1), the overall delivery certificate or taking-over certificate, marking the close of contract performance, shall be issued within:

    A Seven days B Thirty days of final taking over or completion of works C Sixty days D Ninety days
79. Question 79 of 150

    Under the proviso to Rule 25, where a procuring agency does not require bid security, the bidder shall instead submit a:

    A Performance guarantee B Letter of credit C Insurance bond D Bid securing declaration
80. Question 80 of 150

    Under Rule 44(b), where a written contract is required, the contract comes into force from the date on which:

    A Signatures of both the procuring agency and the successful bidder are affixed B The tender is first advertised C The evaluation report is announced D The bid security is submitted
81. Question 81 of 150

    Under Rule 2, an order placed by a procuring agency under general terms and pricing on a range of goods under a closed framework agreement, without negotiating terms each time, is called a:

    A Repeat order B Purchase order C Framework order D Call off order
82. Question 82 of 150

    Under Rule 19(1)(c), if a bidder fails to abide by a bid securing declaration (without corrupt/fraudulent practice), blacklisting may be imposed for a period of not more than:

    A Six months B Ten years C Three years D One year
83. Question 83 of 150

    Under Rule 42(c)(i), direct contracting is permissible for acquisition of spare parts or supplementary services from the original manufacturer, provided:

    A The value is below Rs. 10,000 B The manufacturer is based in Pakistan C The contract does not exceed six months D The same are not available from alternative sources
84. Question 84 of 150

    Under the proviso to Rule 51, prior rules and procedures remain applicable only for procurements where:

    A The contract value exceeds Rs. 1 billion B The procuring agency is based outside Pakistan C Notice for invitation of bids had been issued before commencement of these Rules D The supplier is a foreign entity
85. Question 85 of 150

    Under Rule 10(1), specifications must be defined so as to:

    A Favour domestic manufacturers exclusively B Reference a specific brand name wherever convenient C Limit participation to pre-approved vendors only D Allow the widest possible competition, without favouring any single contractor or supplier
86. Question 86 of 150

    Under Rule 42(c)(iv), direct contracting through repeat orders is permissible up to what percentage of the original procurement?

    A Five percent B Fifteen percent C Twenty-five percent D Fifty percent
87. Question 87 of 150

    Under Rule 35, the final evaluation report must be announced, giving justification for acceptance or rejection, at least how many days prior to the award of the procurement contract?

    A Fifteen days B Seven days C Thirty days D Three days
88. Question 88 of 150

    Under Rule 42(b)(iv), in the request for quotations method, the object of procurement is purchased from the supplier offering:

    A The fastest delivery time, regardless of price B The highest quality rating only C The lowest price D The largest warranty period
89. Question 89 of 150

    Under Rule 2, a 'bid' is defined as:

    A A tender or offer, in response to an invitation, expressing willingness to undertake a specified task at a price B Only a written contract C A request for information only D A government notification
90. Question 90 of 150

    Under Rule 28(1), bids shall be opened at a time specified in the bidding documents, and at least:

    A Immediately upon the deadline, with no delay B 24 hours after the deadline C One week after the deadline D Thirty minutes after the deadline for submission of bids
91. Question 91 of 150

    Under Rule 23(2), bidding documents for competitive bidding must include the invitation to bid, instructions to bidders, form of bid and contract, and, among others:

    A The bidder's personal tax returns B A list of the procuring agency's employees C The bidder's marketing brochure D The bid evaluation criteria
92. Question 92 of 150

    Under Rule 25, a procuring agency may require bid security not exceeding what percentage of the estimated procurement value?

    A Ten percent B Fifteen percent C Five percent D Twenty percent
93. Question 93 of 150

    Under Rule 13(3), where advertisement occurs in both print and electronic media, the response time is calculated from:

    A The day of first publication in the newspapers B The day the tender documents are collected C The last day of the response period D The date the bid is opened
94. Question 94 of 150

    Under Rule 37(a), the single stage - two envelope procedure is used where bids are to be evaluated on:

    A Price alone, without any technical assessment B Technical and financial grounds, with price considered after technical evaluation C Nationality of the bidder D Random selection among qualified bidders
95. Question 95 of 150

    Under Rule 42(a), the contract document typically used for petty purchases is a:

    A Full tender contract B Framework agreement C Letter of credit D Local purchase order
96. Question 96 of 150

    Under Rule 13(1), the minimum response time for national competitive bidding, from the date of publication, is:

    A 7 days B 15 days C 30 days D 45 days
97. Question 97 of 150

    Under Rule 14, mandatory advertisement of procurement requirements may be deviated from, with prior Authority approval, where the procurement relates to:

    A Routine office stationery B Any procurement below Rs. 10 million C National security, if publication could jeopardize national security objectives D Any procurement handled by a consultant
98. Question 98 of 150

    Under Rule 46(1), procuring agencies must maintain a record of procurement proceedings and associated documentation for a minimum period of:

    A Five years B Three years C Ten years D One year
99. Question 99 of 150

    Under Rule 3, the Public Procurement Rules, 2004 apply to procurements made by:

    A Only provincial government departments B Only private companies C All procuring agencies of the Federal Government, whether within or outside Pakistan D Only procurement exceeding Rs. 10 million
100. Question 100 of 150

     The Public Procurement Rules, 2004 were notified vide which S.R.O.?

     A S.R.O. 442(I)/2020 B S.R.O. 834(I)/2021 C S.R.O. 21(I)/2025 D S.R.O. 432(I)/2004
101. Question 101 of 150

     Under Rule 10(4), solicitation documents for disposal of assets by tender shall specify that the asset is sold on which basis?

     A 'Fully warrantied' basis B 'As is where is' basis, with the agency disclaiming liability after sale C 'Subject to return' basis D 'Buyer's inspection waived' basis
102. Question 102 of 150

     Under Rule 2, natural calamities, disasters, accidents, war, or operational situations requiring prompt action are collectively termed:

     A A force majeure event B An unsolicited proposal C An emergency D A framework agreement
103. Question 103 of 150

     Under Rule 21-A, for import of commodities to meet a demand-supply gap (as listed in Schedule-I), which bidding procedure must be adopted?

     A Single-stage two-envelope bidding procedure B Single-stage one-envelope procedure C Two-stage bidding procedure D Negotiated tendering
104. Question 104 of 150

     Under Rule 42(a), petty purchases through single quotation, without bidding, apply where the value of procurement is up to:

     A Fifty thousand Pakistani Rupees B Five hundred thousand Pakistani Rupees C One hundred thousand Pakistani Rupees D Ten thousand Pakistani Rupees
105. Question 105 of 150

     Under Rule 44(a), where no formal signing of a contract is required, the contract comes into force from the date:

     A The goods are physically delivered B The first invoice is raised C The Authority approves the award D Notice of acceptance of the bid or purchase order is given to the bidder
106. Question 106 of 150

     Under the proviso to Rule 28(2), live broadcast of the bid opening on the procuring agency's website or digital channel is required if the volume of procurement for works exceeds Rs. 1 billion, or for goods and services exceeds:

     A Rs. 100 million B Rs. 500 million C Rs. 50 million D Rs. 1 billion (same threshold as works)
107. Question 107 of 150

     Under Rule 22(1), bids shall be submitted:

     A By email only B Verbally to the procurement committee C In a sealed package so contents cannot be known until duly opened D Through a third-party notary
108. Question 108 of 150

     Under Rule 45A, a procuring agency may assign whole or part of its procurement process to another procuring agency, provided:

     A The Federal Cabinet approves each such assignment individually B The assignment is limited to disposal of assets only C No written record of the assignment is required D The other procuring agency consents
109. Question 109 of 150

     Comparing Rule 12(1) and Rule 12(2), procurement advertisement requirements escalate from website-only (or website plus optional print) to mandatory print-plus-website publication once the value crosses which threshold?

     A Rs. 3,000,000 B Rs. 500,000 C Rs. 100,000 D Rs. 10,000,000
110. Question 110 of 150

     Under Rule 12(1), procurements over Rs. 500,000 and up to Rs. 3,000,000 shall be advertised on:

     A Only in two national daily newspapers B Only on the procuring agency's website C Social media only D The Authority's website (and print media if deemed necessary)
111. Question 111 of 150

     Under Rule 49(1), after a procurement contract comes into force, disputes between the parties shall be settled by:

     A A civil suit in the High Court exclusively B The Grievance Redressal Committee C The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority directly D Arbitration
112. Question 112 of 150

     Under Rule 12(2), procurement opportunities exceeding Rs. 3,000,000 must be advertised on the Authority's website as well as in newspapers, specifically in at least:

     A Two national dailies, one in English and one in Urdu B One local newspaper only C Three international newspapers D A single bilingual newspaper
113. Question 113 of 150

     Under Rule 6(3), in case of a dispute over language, reference shall be made to:

     A The local language translation only B A certified interpreter's version C The original documentation retained in Urdu or English D The bidder's own translation
114. Question 114 of 150

     Under Rule 42(b)(i), quotations for this method must be requested from:

     A Any single unregistered vendor B At least three GST registered firms, original equipment manufacturers, or authorized dealers C Only government-owned suppliers D Only international suppliers
115. Question 115 of 150

     Under Rule 37A(3), if the initiator of an unsolicited proposal does not emerge as the most advantageous bid, the initiator is given an opportunity to:

     A Automatically win regardless of the outcome B Withdraw and forfeit the bid security C Match his bid at par with the most advantageous bid D Appeal directly to the Supreme Court
116. Question 116 of 150

     Under Rule 26(3), if bid validity needs to be extended beyond the originally specified period, the extension shall not exceed:

     A A period equal to the original bid validity period B Double the original bid validity period C Ninety days, regardless of the original period D There is no limit on the extension
117. Question 117 of 150

     Under Rule 42(c)(vii), direct contracting is permitted for the purchase of motor vehicles from local original manufacturers or their authorized agents, at:

     A A price 10% below market rate B Any negotiated discount C The manufacturer's price D The price fixed by the Authority
118. Question 118 of 150

     Under Rule 2, if a bidder is debarred by one procuring agency, that bidder is treated by all other procuring agencies as:

     A Blacklisted only by that agency B Cross debarred C Suspended D Under observation
119. Question 119 of 150

     Under Rule 2, a bid found substantially responsive after meeting eligibility criteria and evaluated as the highest ranked on cost, quality, or a combination thereof is termed the:

     A Lowest evaluated bid B Most advantageous bid C Best value bid D Preferred bid
120. Question 120 of 150

     Under Rule 5, where these Rules conflict with an international treaty or agreement of the Federal Government, which prevails?

     A The international treaty or agreement, to the extent of the conflict B The Public Procurement Rules, 2004, always C Whichever was signed later in time D The Constitution of Pakistan exclusively
121. Question 121 of 150

     Under Rule 30(2), for comparing bids quoted in different currencies, conversion shall use the selling rate notified by which institution on the date of bid opening?

     A The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan B The Federal Board of Revenue C The bidder's own bank D The State Bank of Pakistan
122. Question 122 of 150

     Under Rule 2, 'value for money' is defined with reference to best returns for each rupee spent, considering quality, timeliness, reliability, and:

     A The combination of whole-life cost and quality B Only the lowest purchase price C Only the speed of delivery D Only the reputation of the supplier
123. Question 123 of 150

     Under Rule 33(1), a procuring agency may reject all bids at any time prior to acceptance, and upon request must communicate to bidders the grounds for rejection, but is:

     A Required to provide detailed written justification to each bidder B Required to obtain Authority approval before rejecting C Not required to justify those grounds D Required to compensate all rejected bidders
124. Question 124 of 150

     Under Rule 15(1), pre-qualification of bidders may be used particularly for services, civil works, turnkey projects, and:

     A Petty cash purchases B Routine stationery orders C Purchases below Rs. 100,000 D Procurement of expensive and technically complex equipment
125. Question 125 of 150

     Under Rule 36(b), in the single stage - two envelope procedure, the envelope marked 'FINANCIAL PROPOSAL' is:

     A Opened simultaneously with the technical proposal B Opened before the technical proposal C Retained unopened until the technical proposal has been evaluated D Discarded if the technical proposal is rejected outright without any further step
126. Question 126 of 150

     Under Rule 7, procurements exceeding a prescribed limit are subject to an:

     A Environmental impact assessment B Bank guarantee only C Insurance policy D Integrity pact between the procuring agency and the supplier/contractor
127. Question 127 of 150

     Under Rule 48(7), a bidder dissatisfied with the GRC's decision may file an appeal before the Authority within:

     A Seven days B Thirty days of communication of the GRC decision C Ninety days D Fourteen days
128. Question 128 of 150

     Under Rule 48(4), if a complaint is filed against the technical evaluation report, the GRC's immediate action is to:

     A Dismiss the complaint automatically B Refer the matter directly to arbitration C Suspend the procurement proceedings D Continue the procurement without interruption
129. Question 129 of 150

     Which of the following best describes the overall purpose of the Public Procurement Rules, 2004, as reflected throughout the Rules?

     A To regulate private commercial contracts between individuals B To ensure transparency, fairness, and value for money in public procurement by federal procuring agencies C To govern taxation of imported goods D To regulate the stock exchange
130. Question 130 of 150

     Under Rule 42(f), direct contracting with state-owned entities for time-sensitive, public-interest works and services requires the engaged organization to accomplish the work:

     A Exclusively through its own resources, without a private-sector partner or sub-contractor B Through any subcontractor of its choosing C Only in partnership with a multinational firm D Through open international bidding
131. Question 131 of 150

     Under Rule 2, execution of small works or non-consultancy services through direct contracting with a state-owned entity having the necessary resources, subject to cost and time effectiveness, is termed:

     A Force account B Direct contracting C Negotiated tendering D Repeat order
132. Question 132 of 150

     Considering Rules 25 and 39 together, which statement correctly compares bid security and performance guarantee ceilings?

     A Both are capped at exactly the same percentage B Bid security is capped at 10%, performance guarantee at 5% C Neither has any prescribed ceiling under the Rules D Bid security is capped at 5%, while performance guarantee is capped at 10% of the contract amount
133. Question 133 of 150

     Under Rule 2, an agreement with specified terms and conditions but WITHOUT an agreed price is termed a(n):

     A Closed framework agreement B Open framework agreement C Call off order D Repeat order
134. Question 134 of 150

     Under Rule 2, the offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting of anything of value to influence the acts of another party for wrongful gain is termed:

     A Collusive practices B Fraudulent practices C Corrupt practices D Obstructive practices
135. Question 135 of 150

     Under Rule 42(e), force account may be used if the value of procurement does not exceed:

     A Fifty million Pakistani Rupees B Two hundred million Pakistani Rupees C One billion Pakistani Rupees D Ten million Pakistani Rupees
136. Question 136 of 150

     Under Rule 24(1), procuring agencies shall generally allow prospective bidders to participate in procurement proceedings:

     A Only if the bidder is a Pakistani national B Without regard to nationality, except as decided under Federal Government policy C Only if the bidder has a local office D Only with prior approval of a foreign embassy
137. Question 137 of 150

     Which of the following procurement methods under Rule 42 is generally considered an EXCEPTION to open competitive bidding rather than the default method?

     A Single stage - one envelope bidding B Single stage - two envelope bidding C Direct contracting D Two-stage bidding
138. Question 138 of 150

     Under the proviso to Rule 13(1), no minimum response time is applicable in case of:

     A A negotiated tender B A repeat order C A framework agreement D An emergency
139. Question 139 of 150

     Under Rule 39A, a letter of credit provision may be incorporated where shipments and customs clearance are involved, referencing standard terms issued by:

     A The World Trade Organization B The State Bank of Pakistan exclusively C The United Nations D The International Chamber of Commerce (incoterms)
140. Question 140 of 150

     Under Schedule-I, for agricultural products such as fertilizer, grains, and sugar, the minimum response time from advertisement is:

     A 3 days B 24 hours C 15 days D 7 days
141. Question 141 of 150

     Under the proviso to Rule 38B(1), in what type of proceedings shall a single bid NOT be entertained (except in the case of an unsolicited proposal)?

     A Direct contracting proceedings B Pre-qualification proceedings C Framework agreement proceedings D Force account proceedings
142. Question 142 of 150

     Under Rule 19(1)(a), if corrupt and fraudulent practice is established against a bidder, blacklisting and cross-debarment may be imposed for a period of not more than:

     A Three years B Six months C Ten years D One year
143. Question 143 of 150

     Under Schedule-I, for petroleum products (such as motor gasoline, HSD, and jet fuel), the minimum response time from advertisement is:

     A 3 days B 7 days C 24 hours D 10 days
144. Question 144 of 150

     Under Rule 9, a procuring agency shall announce all proposed procurements for a financial year and proceed without:

     A Any advertisement requirement B Any need for approval C Splitting or regrouping of the planned procurements D Any specification of quantities
145. Question 145 of 150

     Under Schedule-I, for LNG/LPG, the minimum response time from advertisement is:

     A 3 days B 24 hours C 7 days D 48 hours
146. Question 146 of 150

     Under Rule 2, an act or omission, including misrepresentation, that knowingly or recklessly misleads a party to obtain a benefit or avoid an obligation is termed:

     A Coercive practices B Collusive practices C Corrupt practices D Fraudulent practices
147. Question 147 of 150

     Under Rule 23(3), information that becomes necessary for bidding after the invitation to bid must be provided:

     A In a timely manner and on an equal opportunity basis to all bidders B Only to the lowest bidder C Only upon a Right to Information request D Only after the contract is awarded
148. Question 148 of 150

     Under Rule 31(1), after bids are opened, a bidder is not allowed to alter or modify the bid, but the procuring agency may:

     A Seek and accept clarifications that do not change the substance of the bid B Ask the bidder to reduce its price informally C Allow substitution of the technical proposal entirely D Permit the bidder to add new items to the bid
149. Question 149 of 150

     Under Schedule-I, the minimum bid validity period after issuance of the evaluation report for agricultural products and petroleum products alike is:

     A 1 day B 7 days C 3 days D 8 hours
150. Question 150 of 150

     Under the first proviso to Rule 42(e), a state-owned entity engaged for force-account work must accomplish the task:

     A Primarily through private contractors B Jointly with a foreign firm C Through open competitive bidding regardless D Exclusively through its own resources, without private-sector partnership or sub-contracting

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