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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. One year
  • B. Two years
  • C. Three years
  • D. None of the above

Explanation: The Chairperson of the Islamabad District Public Safety Commission is elected for a one-year term.

Correct answer: One year
  • A. Members of District Public Safety Commission
  • B. Chairperson of Islamabad District Public Safety Commission
  • C. Both A and B
  • D. None of the above

Explanation: Article 63 specifically deals with the appointment of the Chairperson of the Islamabad District Public Safety Commission.

Correct answer: Chairperson of Islamabad District Public Safety Commission
  • A. 6
  • B. 8
  • C. 10
  • D. None of the above

Explanation: The President appoints six members from a list of names recommended by the Islamabad District Selection Panel.

Correct answer: 6
  • A. 3
  • B. 4
  • C. 5
  • D. All of above

Explanation: The District Council elects three members for the Islamabad District Public Safety Commission.

Correct answer: 3
  • A. Article 60
  • B. Article 62
  • C. Article 64
  • D. None of the above

Explanation: Article 62 provides the composition of the Islamabad District Public Safety Commission.

Correct answer: Article 62
  • A. Ten members
  • B. Twelve members
  • C. Fourteen members
  • D. None of the above

Explanation: The Capital City District Public Safety Commission has twelve members. Its composition is divided among elected representatives…

Correct answer: Twelve members
  • A. 39
  • B. 39-A
  • C. 46
  • D. None of the above

Explanation: Article 46 deals with the removal of members of the District Public Safety Commission and the Police Complaints Commission.

Correct answer: 46
  • A. 3
  • B. 4
  • C. 5
  • D. None of the above

Explanation: The members elect the Chairperson of the District Public Safety and Police Complaints Commission for a three-year term.

Correct answer: 3
  • A. 38
  • B. 39
  • C. 40
  • D. None of the above

Explanation: Article 39 of the Police Order, 2002 provides for the appointment or election of the Chairperson.

Correct answer: 39
  • A. One third members amongst the members of the Provincial and National Assembly of the District concerned.
  • B. One third members of whom one shall be a women shall be appointed as independent members by the Government from a list recommended by the Selection Panel
  • C. One third will be chosen from members of Zila Council
  • D. All of above

Explanation: The commission is structured in three equal parts: elected parliamentary representatives, independent members including at least one…

Correct answer: All of above
  • A. 37A
  • B. 38
  • C. 39
  • D. None of the above

Explanation: Article 38 sets out the composition of the District Public Safety Commission.

Correct answer: 38
  • A. S.H.O.
  • B. Deputy Superintendent
  • C. Head of District Police
  • D. None of the above

Explanation: Under Article 29, the Head of District Police may appoint Special Police Officers for particular purposes.

Correct answer: Head of District Police
  • A. Article 25, of Police Order, 2002
  • B. Article 26, of Police Order, 2002
  • C. Article 27, of Police Order, 2002
  • D. None of the above

Explanation: Article 26 governs the suspension of a police officer under the Police Order, 2002.

Correct answer: Article 26, of Police Order, 2002
  • A. Oath of Police
  • B. Affirmation of police
  • C. Both A and B
  • D. None of the above

Explanation: Article 24 covers both the oath and the affirmation required from police officers.

Correct answer: Both A and B
  • A. Superintendent
  • B. Additional Inspector General
  • C. Inspector General
  • D. None of the above

Explanation: Article 20(1) requires the Federal Government to post an officer not below the rank of Inspector General as Commandant of the National…

Correct answer: Inspector General
  • A. Senior Superintendent of Police and two Superintendent of Police one being incharge of the investigation of concerned district
  • B. Additional Inspector General of Police and two Superintendent of Police
  • C. Two Senior Superintendent of Police and one Superintendent of Police
  • D. None of the above

Explanation: The investigation-transfer board is headed by an SSP and includes two SPs, one of whom must be the officer in charge of investigation in…

Correct answer: Senior Superintendent of Police and two Superintendent of Police one being incharge of the investigation of concerned district
  • A. Any high official
  • B. Head of investigation
  • C. Both (a) and (b)
  • D. None of the above

Explanation: Article 18(4) places district investigation under the supervision of the Head of Investigation.

Correct answer: Head of investigation
  • A. Deputy Inspector General of Police
  • B. Additional Inspector General of police
  • C. Both A and B
  • D. None of the above

Explanation: Under Article 18(1), the Head of Investigation in a general police area must be an officer not below the rank of Additional Inspector…

Correct answer: Additional Inspector General of police
  • A. 16
  • B. 17
  • C. 18
  • D. All of above

Explanation: Article 17 regulates the posting of senior police officers, including DIGs, IGs, SSPs, ASPs and DSPs.

Correct answer: 17
  • A. Assistant Superintendent of Police
  • B. District Police Officer
  • C. Additional Inspector General
  • D. All of above

Explanation: Article 16(1) assigns responsibility for the administration of police in a district to the District Police Officer.

Correct answer: District Police Officer