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Criminal law identifies offences against the state, persons and property, and explains the requirements of actus reus and mens rea for establishing liability. It also covers stages of crime, abetment, attempt, joint and common intention, general exceptions, criminal responsibility and punishments, distinguishing substantive offences from criminal procedure.
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- A. Governor of the concerned Province
- B. Inspector General of Police
- C. Members of the Public Safety Commission and Police Complaint commission amongst themselves
- D. None of the above
Explanation: The chairperson is chosen internally by the members of the relevant commission from among themselves.
Correct answer: Members of the Public Safety Commission and Police Complaint commission amongst themselves- A. President
- B. Chairperson
- C. Director General
- D. None of the above
Explanation: The chairperson leads and supervises the commission's proceedings and functioning.
Correct answer: Chairperson- A. 2
- B. 3
- C. 4
- D. None of the above
Explanation: Article 38 recognises three categories of members in the District Public Safety Commission, including independent and official or…
Correct answer: 3- A. 30
- B. 33
- C. 37
- D. None of the above
Explanation: Article 37 deals with the establishment of the District Public Safety Commission and Police Complaints Commission.
Correct answer: 37- A. Federal Police Officer
- B. Police Constables
- C. Provincial Police Officers
- D. None of the above
Explanation: Article 27 sets out the general powers of the Provincial Police Officer, the senior police authority at the provincial level.
Correct answer: Provincial Police Officers- A. Senior Superintendent of Police
- B. Commandant of National Police Academy
- C. Inspector General of Police
- D. None of the above
Explanation: An Assistant Superintendent of Police takes the prescribed oath or affirmation before the Commandant of the National Police Academy.
Correct answer: Commandant of National Police Academy787. In a District ___________ shall be the appointing authority for the appointment of junior ranks?
- A. Head of District Police
- B. Inspector General of Police
- C. Both A. and B.
- D. None of the above
Explanation: Within a district, the Head of District Police is the appointing authority for junior police ranks.
Correct answer: Head of District Police- A. Not need to record reason for change of such investigation
- B. Record the reason for change of such investigation
- C. Both A. and B.
- D. None of the above
Explanation: A change in investigation must be supported by recorded reasons, ensuring that the decision is accountable and reviewable.
Correct answer: Record the reason for change of such investigation- A. {5}
- B. {6}
- C. {7}
- D. None of the above
Explanation: Article 18(6) provides for the transfer of an investigation by the relevant board.
Correct answer: {6}- A. Superintendent of Police
- B. Deputy Superintendent of police
- C. Senior Superintendent of police
- D. None of the above
Explanation: For a Capital City District or City District, the head of investigation must be at least a Senior Superintendent of Police.
Correct answer: Senior Superintendent of police- A. 18
- B. 19
- C. 20
- D. None of the above
Explanation: Article 18 of the Police Order, 2002 governs the posting of the head of investigation and related investigation arrangements.
Correct answer: 18- A. Superintendent of Police
- B. Assistant Superintendent of Police
- C. Deputy Superintendent of Police
- D. All of above
Explanation: The District Police Officer may delegate his powers and functions to subordinate police officers, including Superintendents, Assistant…
Correct answer: All of above- A. Appointment of Police Officers
- B. Administration of Police in Province
- C. Administration of Police in a District
- D. None of the above
Explanation: Article 16 specifically addresses the administration of police in a district, including the role and authority of the District Police…
Correct answer: Administration of Police in a District- A. 13(1)
- B. 13(2)
- C. 14(1)
- D. 14(2)
Explanation: Article 14(2) deals with the qualifications of an expert appointed for police work.
Correct answer: 14(2)- A. 11A
- B. 12
- C. 12A
- D. 13
Explanation: Article 13 deals with the posting of an Additional Inspector General of Police.
Correct answer: 13- A. Superintendent of Police
- B. Deputy Inspector General
- C. Inspector General
- D. None of the above
Explanation: The Provincial Government may appoint a police officer of the rank of Inspector General as the Provincial Police Officer.
Correct answer: Inspector General- A. 9
- B. 10
- C. 11
- D. 12
Explanation: Article 10 establishes the framework for administration of the police under the Police Order, 2002.
Correct answer: 10798. Article 8, of the Police Order, 2002 divides police on functional basis into _________ classes?
- A. 12
- B. 16
- C. 18
- D. None of the above
Explanation: Article 8 organizes the police on a functional basis into 18 classes. The figures 12 and 16 therefore do not reflect the classification…
Correct answer: 18- A. Additional Superintendent
- B. Assistant Superintendent
- C. Superintendent
- D. non of the above
Explanation: Article 7(4) places recruitment to the rank of Assistant Superintendent through the Federal Public Service Commission.
Correct answer: Assistant Superintendent- A. 25%
- B. 40%
- C. 50%
- D. None of the above
Explanation: Article 7(3) limits recruitment to the rank of Assistant Sub-Inspector through the appropriate Public Service Commission to one-quarter of…
Correct answer: 25%