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FIA Act (Federal Investigation Agency) MCQs

When was the FIA Act of 1974 gazetted?

  • A. 17th January, 1975
  • B. 15th January, 1975
  • C. 17th September, 1974
  • D. 15th September, 1975
Explanation:
The Act became effective after publication in the official Gazette on 17 January 1975.

Which of the following is not true?

  • A. An FIA personnel can take charge of a police station
  • B. An FIA Personnel can act as the officer in charge of a police station
  • C. An FIA Personnel can declare any place of investigation, a police station
  • D. An FIA Personnel can access and use a police station for inquiry and investigation
Explanation:
Only the Federal Government has the authority to declare a place a police station under the law.

The Federal Government has the power to make rules. What rule does the government NOT make for the FIA?

  • A. Decide the terms and conditions of the service of the DG FIA
  • B. The powers of the members of the Agency for conducting inquiries and investigations
  • C. Manner for giving rewards for appreciation and commendable service
  • D. The termination and firing of members of the Agency
Explanation:
The Federal Government sets policies and rules, but does not directly handle individual termination decisions.

According to the FIA Act of 1974, who is authorized to arrest someone without a warrant?

  • A. Only the Director General
  • B. The Sub-Inspector
  • C. Sub-inspector or anyone above the rank of the sub-inspector
  • D. Any authorized personnel of FIA
Explanation:
The Act allows officers not below the rank of Sub-Inspector to arrest without a warrant with proper authorization.

Which government body has the authority to amend the schedule?

  • A. Only the Supreme Court
  • B. The Federal and Provincial Governments
  • C. Only the Federal Government
  • D. The Federal Government and the Supreme Court
Explanation:
The FIA Act clearly gives the Federal Government sole authority to amend the schedule through official notification.

According to the FIA Act 1974, what powers are entrusted to the members of the Agency?

  • A. Power to detain someone for 24 hours
  • B. Powers are the same as those of the officers of the Provincial Police
  • C. Power to access the online history of the citizen
  • D. Power to arrest and shoot on sight
Explanation:
FIA officers are granted the same investigation and enforcement powers as provincial police officers under the Act.