FIA Act (Federal Investigation Agency) MCQs with Answers and Explanations

Any contravention of which section is mentioned to be punishable in the FIA Act 1974?

A. Subsection 4
B. Subsection 5
C. Subsection 6
D. All the sections

Explanation:
The punishment clause applies to contravention of an order made under subsection (5).

A person can refuse to give access to property under his possession to the FIA if ________.

A. The FIA does not want to give a written order
B. Previous permission has been obtained
C. He is not proven guilty
D. None of the above

Explanation:
If prior permission or a lawful order already exists, the person cannot be compelled contrary to that existing authority.

A member of the Agency can direct a person not to remove an item under his possession for investigation purposes by/with ________.

A. Only the said permission from the DG
B. Only by written order
C. By written order or otherwise
D. None of the above

Explanation:
The Act requires such a direction to be made through a written order by the member concerned.

Which section mentions the removal of property or an object of investigation that is in the possession of someone?

A. Section 5(4)
B. Section 5(5)
C. Section 5(2)
D. Section 6(2)

Explanation:
Section 5(4) deals with orders preventing the removal or transfer of property relevant to an investigation.

In which section of the FIA Act 1974 is the term ‘Police Station’ defined?

A. Section 4(3)
B. Section 5(3)
C. Section 6(3)
D. Section 5(4)

Explanation:
The definition of “Police Station” appears in Section 5(3).

Which body designates a place as the Police Station?

A. The Federal Government
B. The Provincial Government
C. The local government
D. Municipal Authority

Explanation:
Under the Act, only the Federal Government may declare a place to be a police station.

Which section mentions the powers to search, arrest, and seize the property of suspected criminals?

A. Section 5(4)
B. Section 6(0)
C. Section 5(0)
D. Section 5(6)

Explanation:
Section 5(0) grants FIA members police-like powers of search, arrest, and seizure during investigations.

Under which section can the FIA personnel act as the officer in charge of a police station?

A. Section 5(1)
B. Section 5(0)
C. Section 5(4)
D. Section 6(2)

Explanation:
Section 5(1) authorizes eligible FIA members to exercise the powers of an officer in charge of a police station for inquiry or investigation.

Who is responsible for the administration of the Agency?

A. The Federal Government
B. The Director General
C. Special Force
D. Interior Ministry

Explanation:
The Act vests the Agency's administration in the Director General.

The Director General of FIA has powers ________.

A. Equal to the Inspector General of Police
B. Less than the Inspector General of Police
C. Different than the Inspector General of the Police
D. As stated by the constitution

Explanation:
The Director General exercises, in respect of the Agency, the powers of an Inspector General of Police as prescribed by rules.