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Q101.Which Article of Constitution gives Supreme Court the Suo Motu powers?

Easy
A Article 122(3)
B Article 84(3)
C Article 184(3)
D Article 78(3)
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Correct Answer: C

Q102.The Customs Act, 1969 was promulgated on which exact date?

Medium
A 3rd March 1969
B 12th April 1969
C 20th August 1969
D 1st July 1969
Civil Servants Act, 1973 & Rules FPSC 2025

Correct Answer: C

Correct Answer: 20th August 1969. The Customs Act of 1969 was passed by the legislature and promulgated on 20th August 1969.

Q103.Under Section 2(s) of the Customs Act 1969, 'smuggling' includes bringing in goods which are:

Medium
A Free of duty
B Prohibited or subject to high tariffs with intent to evade taxes
C Declared at ports
D Only precious metals
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Correct Answer: B

Correct Answer: Prohibited or subject to high tariffs with intent to evade taxes. Smuggling involves unlawful import/export of prohibited goods or avoiding legal duties/tariffs.

Q104.Which Section of the Customs Act, 1969 defines the power of a Customs officer to search a suspect?

Medium
A Section 158
B Section 161
C Section 164
D Section 171
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Correct Answer: C

Correct Answer: Section 164. Section 164 of the Act empowers officers to search any person suspected of carrying smuggled goods.

Q105.What is the maximum penalty for smuggling narcotic drugs under the Control of Narcotic Substances Act and Customs Act?

Medium
A 5 years imprisonment
B 10 years imprisonment
C Life imprisonment or Death Penalty
D Only monetary fine
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Correct Answer: C

Correct Answer: Life imprisonment or Death Penalty. Large-scale smuggling of narcotic substances carries life imprisonment or the death penalty in extreme cases.

Q106.Who is the administrative head of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Pakistan?

Medium
A Prime Minister
B Chairman FBR
C Federal Minister of Commerce
D Auditor General
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Correct Answer: B

Correct Answer: Chairman FBR. The Chairman of FBR leads the board and reports to the Secretary of the Revenue Division / Finance Minister.