Whipping Execution Ordinance 1979 MCQs

1. Question 1 of 38

   How many sections does the Execution of the Punishment of Whipping Ordinance, 1979 contain?

   A Five B Nine C Twelve D Seven
2. Question 2 of 38

   How many separate clauses does section 5 contain, governing the conditions and mode of execution of whipping?

   A Ten - clauses (a) to (j) B Thirteen - clauses (a) to (m) C Eight - clauses (a) to (h) D Fifteen - clauses (a) to (o)
3. Question 3 of 38

   The definition of 'authorised medical officer' in section 2 of the Whipping Ordinance is drafted in materially the same terms as the equivalent definition in:

   A The Qazf Ordinance only B The Offences Against Property Ordinance and the Prohibition Order C The Zina Ordinance only D The Qanun-e-Shahadat Order, 1984
4. Question 4 of 38

   Under section 5(g), the person appointed to execute the punishment shall be:

   A A serving police officer of at least ten years' experience B Impartial and of mature understanding C Approved in writing by the convict's next of kin D A qualified medical practitioner
5. Question 5 of 38

   Which THREE clauses of section 5 provide for postponement of the punishment, as distinct from adjusting its manner of application?

   A Clauses (a), (b) and (c) B Clauses (f), (g) and (h) C Clauses (j), (k) and (l) D Clauses (c), (d) and (e)
6. Question 6 of 38

   Under section 7, rules for carrying the Whipping Ordinance into effect are made by:

   A The Federal Government, by notification B The Board of Revenue C The Provincial Government, by notification in the official Gazette D The Federal Shariat Court
7. Question 7 of 38

   Under section 1(2), the Whipping Ordinance extends to:

   A The Provinces only, excluding the Federal Capital B The whole of Pakistan C Such areas as the Federal Government may notify D The whole of Pakistan except the Tribal Areas
8. Question 8 of 38

   Which of the following whipping sentences under the Hudood instruments would be executed subject to the conditions and mode set out in this Ordinance?

   A Only the hadd punishments, not tazir whipping B Only whipping imposed by the Federal Shariat Court on appeal C All of them - drinking liable to hadd (80 stripes), zina by a non-muhsan (100 stripes), qazf liable to hadd (80 stripes), and tazir whipping under the Offences Against Property Ordinance D Only whipping imposed under the Zina and Qazf Ordinances
9. Question 9 of 38

   Under section 4, the whip, excluding its handle, shall be:

   A Made of braided strands B Of not less than two pieces joined at a hinge C Of one single piece only D Fitted with a weighted tip
10. Question 10 of 38

    Under section 6(2), if the authorised medical officer is of the opinion that a convict cannot, because of old age, ill health or any other reason, undergo the whole or any part of the whipping punishment, the case shall be:

    A Referred to the Provincial Government for a final decision B Referred to the Court, which may order execution of the punishment in such manner as it deems fit C Closed, with the punishment permanently waived D Referred to the Federal Shariat Court for directions
11. Question 11 of 38

    Comparing section 5(d) of the Whipping Ordinance with section 9(7) of the Offences Against Property Ordinance, both provisions:

    A Postpone execution of a hadd or tazir punishment on account of a physical condition of the convict, without remitting the punishment itself B Provide for permanent remission of the sentence C Apply only to punishments awarded under the Zina Ordinance D Require the sanction of the Provincial Government before postponement
12. Question 12 of 38

    Under section 2, 'authorised medical officer' means:

    A A medical officer, howsoever designated, authorised by Government B A medical officer employed by the Provincial Health Department C A registered medical practitioner nominated by the convict D The senior-most medical officer of the district jail
13. Question 13 of 38

    Under section 5(b), if the convict is too old or too weak, the number of stripes shall be applied:

    A In such manner and with such intervals that the execution does not cause his death B In a single continuous session regardless of age or weakness C Only after obtaining the sanction of the Provincial Government D By a lighter whip than that specified in section 4
14. Question 14 of 38

    Under section 5(h), the person executing the punishment shall apply the whip with moderate force and:

    A With his full strength on the first stripe only B Only after the convict has confirmed readiness C Without raising his hand above his head, so as not to lacerate the skin of the convict D With a fixed pause of ten seconds between stripes
15. Question 15 of 38

    Under section 5(l), the stripes shall be applied, in the case of a female, while she is:

    A Standing B Lying prone C Kneeling D Sitting
16. Question 16 of 38

    Under section 3, the Whipping Ordinance has effect:

    A Subject to the Pakistan Penal Code B Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force C Subject to the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 D Subject to the specific Ordinance under which the whipping sentence was passed
17. Question 17 of 38

    Under section 5(k), during execution of the punishment, such clothes of the convict shall be left on his body as:

    A Are necessary to protect him from the weather B Are required by the Injunctions of Islam to be put on C The convict himself chooses to wear D The Court directs in the sentencing order
18. Question 18 of 38

    Under section 5(j), the stripes shall be spread over the body of the convict, but shall NOT be applied on:

    A The head, face, stomach or chest or the delicate parts of the body B The back or shoulders C The limbs D Any part below the waist
19. Question 19 of 38

    Unlike the Zina, Qazf and Offences Against Property Ordinances, the Whipping Ordinance contains no separate provision on:

    A The Presiding Officer of the Court being a Muslim B The specifications of the instrument used to inflict punishment C The medical fitness of the convict D The overriding effect of the Ordinance
20. Question 20 of 38

    Which clause of section 5 deals with a situation arising AFTER execution of the punishment has already commenced?

    A Clause (a) B Clause (c) C Clause (m) D Clause (e)
21. Question 21 of 38

    Under section 5(a), before execution of a whipping sentence commences, the convict shall be:

    A Given a final opportunity to appeal B Weighed and measured for record purposes C Offered the option of a fine in lieu of whipping D Medically examined by the authorised medical officer so as to ensure that execution will not cause the convict's death
22. Question 22 of 38

    Under section 4, the maximum thickness of the whip is:

    A 2.5 centimetres B 0.5 centimetres C 1.25 centimetres D 1.25 millimetres
23. Question 23 of 38

    Under section 5(f), the punishment shall be executed in the presence of the authorised medical officer at:

    A Such public place as the Court may direct or the Provincial Government may appoint B The premises of the trial Court C A place chosen by the convict D Any place, whether public or private, as the executing officer thinks fit
24. Question 24 of 38

    Under section 6(1), a convict to whom only the punishment of whipping has been awarded shall, until execution of the punishment is completed, be dealt with:

    A As if sentenced to simple imprisonment B As if sentenced to rigorous imprisonment C As an under-trial prisoner D As a person released on personal bond
25. Question 25 of 38

    Under section 4, the whip shall have:

    A No knob or joint on it B A rounded knob at the tip C A leather-wrapped joint at the midpoint D A weighted knob at the handle end
26. Question 26 of 38

    The Execution of the Punishment of Whipping Ordinance, 1979 is which Ordinance of 1979?

    A Ordinance IX of 1979 B Ordinance VI of 1979 C Ordinance VII of 1979 D Ordinance VIII of 1979
27. Question 27 of 38

    Under section 5(i), after applying a stripe, the executioner shall:

    A Pause for medical reassessment before the next stripe B Immediately apply the next stripe without delay C Alternate the striking arm for each subsequent stripe D Raise the whip aloft and shall not pull it off
28. Question 28 of 38

    Section 1(3) of the Whipping Ordinance makes clear that it applies to whipping sentences imposed under any law, which means it governs the mechanics of a whipping sentence passed under:

    A The Hudood Ordinances of 1979 exclusively B The Zina Ordinance, the Qazf Ordinance, the Offences Against Property Ordinance, the Prohibition Order, or any other law providing for whipping C The Pakistan Penal Code exclusively D Only sentences imposed by a Court of Session
29. Question 29 of 38

    Under section 5(l), the stripes shall be applied, in the case of a male, while he is:

    A Sitting B Lying prone C Standing D Kneeling
30. Question 30 of 38

    The 'simple imprisonment' custodial status pending execution, found in section 6(1) of the Whipping Ordinance, mirrors the equivalent status pending CONFIRMATION of a hadd sentence under:

    A Only the Prohibition Order B Only the Offences Against Property Ordinance C The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 generally D Section 5(3) of the Zina Ordinance and section 7(3) of the Qazf Ordinance
31. Question 31 of 38

    Under section 5(c), if the convict is ill, execution of the punishment shall be:

    A Commuted to a fine B Postponed until the convict is certified by the authorised medical officer to be physically fit to undergo the punishment C Reduced proportionately to the number of days of illness D Carried out under general anaesthesia
32. Question 32 of 38

    Under section 1(4), the Whipping Ordinance came into force on:

    A The ninth day of February 1979 B The first day of July 1979 C The twelfth day of February 1979 D The tenth day of February 1979
33. Question 33 of 38

    Under section 5(d), if the convict is a pregnant woman, execution shall be postponed until the expiration of a period of how many months after the birth of the child or miscarriage?

    A One month B Six months C Two months D Three months
34. Question 34 of 38

    Under section 5(e), if at the time of execution the weather is too cold or too hot, execution shall be postponed until:

    A The next scheduled Court sitting B A period of thirty days has elapsed C The Provincial Government certifies suitable conditions D The weather has become normal
35. Question 35 of 38

    Under section 5(m), if after execution has commenced the authorised medical officer is of the opinion that there is apprehension of the convict's death, execution shall be:

    A Postponed until the authorised medical officer certifies him physically fit to undergo the remainder of the punishment B Terminated permanently, with the remaining stripes waived C Converted to imprisonment for the unexecuted stripes D Referred to the Provincial Government for a final decision
36. Question 36 of 38

    Under section 1(3), the Whipping Ordinance applies to the execution of the punishment of whipping imposed:

    A Only under the Hudood Ordinances of 1979 B Only under the Pakistan Penal Code C Under any law for the time being in force D Only where the sentencing Court so directs
37. Question 37 of 38

    Under section 4, the whip shall preferably be made of:

    A Leather only B Rubber or a synthetic material C Rope or braided cord D Leather, or a cane or a branch of a tree
38. Question 38 of 38

    Under section 4, the maximum length of the whip, excluding its handle, is:

    A 1.50 metres B 1.22 metres C 1.00 metre D 0.91 metres

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