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FIA Act (Federal Investigation Agency) MCQs

The Federal government can give rewards for commendable service to the members of the Agency according to the following ________.

  • A. Only monetary rewards
  • B. Only after approval from the Parliament
  • C. It cannot. It’s illegal
  • D. Any reward that may seem right.
Explanation:
The government may decide the appropriate form of reward for commendable service as it thinks proper.

According to Section 9(1), the Federal Government has the power to make rules about the nature and extent of the assistance which the Agency may provide to ________.

  • A. Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)
  • B. High Court
  • C. Private Investigators
  • D. Provincial investigating agencies
Explanation:
Section 9(1) includes rules on FIA assistance to provincial investigating agencies.

Which Act talks about the power of the IG Police?

  • A. Police Act, 1861 (IV of 1861)
  • B. Police Act, 1862 (V of 1862)
  • C. Police Act, 1862 (VI of 1862)
  • D. Police Act, 1861 (V of 1861)
Explanation:
The FIA Act refers to the Police Act, 1861 (IV of 1861), regarding the powers of the Inspector General of Police.

Section 9(1) has how many clauses?

  • A. 2
  • B. 3
  • C. 4
  • D. 5
Explanation:
The material states that Section 9(1) contains four clauses.

Which of the following rules are NOT stated in the FIA Act 1974 as rules to be made by the federal government?

  • A. The terms and conditions of service of the Director General
  • B. The nature and extent of the assistance which the Agency may provide to Provincial investigating agencies
  • C. The powers of the Inspector General of Police shall be exercisable by the Director General
  • D. The powers of the Director General, which can supersede the government
Explanation:
The Act empowers the government to make service and operational rules, but it does not allow the DG to supersede the government.

Which section talks about the qualifications for recruitment to various posts?

  • A. Section 8(2)
  • B. Section 3(1)
  • C. Section 9(1)
  • D. Section 9(0)
Explanation:
Section 9(1) covers service terms and qualifications for recruitment to posts in the Agency.

Which section details the power to make rules?

  • A. 8
  • B. 9
  • C. 6
  • D. 7
Explanation:
Rule-making authority under the FIA Act is contained in Section 9.

No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against ________, any member of the Agency or any other person exercising any power or performing any function under this Act or the rules for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done under this Act or the rules.

  • A. Director General
  • B. Ministry of Interior
  • C. Federal Government
  • D. Special Police
Explanation:
Section 8 expressly protects the Federal Government, as well as Agency members and authorized persons acting in good faith.

Who has NOT been given indemnity under the FIA Act 1974?

  • A. The Federal Government
  • B. Civilians
  • C. Members of the agency
  • D. Someone exercising power or performing any function under this Act
Explanation:
Indemnity is given to the Federal Government, Agency members, and authorized persons acting under the Act, not to civilians generally.

Can the Director General’s powers be exercised by someone else?

  • A. 7
  • B. 6
  • C. 8
  • D. 9
Explanation:
Section 8 provides legal protection for acts done in good faith under the Act or rules.