PERA Enforcement Officer & Investigation Officer Solved Past Paper 2026 (PPSC)

Correct Answer: BS-19 or above

Under the PERA Act, the Director General of PERA is appointed by the Chief Minister from officers of Basic Scale 19 or above, ensuring seniority and administrative competence in the role.

Correct Answer: Enforcement Station

Under the PERA Act, an Investigation Officer is empowered to register an FIR at the Enforcement Station, which is the designated facility for such law enforcement actions.

Correct Answer: Mandatory

The Buddy System under the PERA Act is mandatory, meaning enforcement officers are required to work in pairs to ensure accountability and safety during field operations.

Correct Answer: Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority Rules, 2024

The full official name is the Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority Rules, 2024, which governs the procedural framework for PERA's operations across Punjab.

Correct Answer: 3 months

Under the PERA Act, the Board is required to meet at least once every three months to review operations, policies, and enforcement activities across the province.

Correct Answer: Affidavit

Under the PERA Act, the record of evidence must be submitted before the judge in the form of an affidavit, which is a sworn written statement used as judicial evidence.

Correct Answer: D.G PERA

The Director General (DG) of PERA serves as the Secretary of the PERA Authority, combining executive and administrative secretarial responsibilities under the Act.

Correct Answer: BS-19

The PERA Act stipulates that the Director General PERA shall be an officer of Basic Scale 19, ensuring the position is held by a senior and experienced civil servant.

Correct Answer: Sub-Divisional Enforcement Officer

Under the PERA Act, the Sub-Divisional Enforcement Officer (SDEO) is the designated officer authorized to send official requisitions in enforcement-related matters.

Correct Answer: He proves himself to be not involved

Under the PERA Act, the principle of vicarious liability applies: the owner of a company is presumed responsible for violations committed by workers unless he proves his non-involvement.

Correct Answer: Chairperson, or on the request of any member

A special meeting of the DERB can be convened either by the Chairperson on his own initiative or upon the formal request of any member of the board.

Correct Answer: Geographical Information System

GIS stands for Geographical Information System, a technology used to capture, store, and analyze spatial and geographic data, utilized by PERA for monitoring and enforcement mapping.

Correct Answer: Authority

Under the PERA Act, the Enforcement Officer is appointed by the PERA Authority itself, ensuring central oversight over the appointment of enforcement personnel.

Correct Answer: Everyone associated is considered an offender until they prove their innocence

Under the PERA Act, the principle of reverse burden of proof applies to price hike offences by companies; all associated persons are deemed offenders unless they individually prove their non-involvement.

Correct Answer: Enforcement Officer (EO)

Under the PERA Act, the Authority is empowered to confer additional powers specifically upon the Enforcement Officer (EO) for effective execution of enforcement duties.

Correct Answer: Schedule appended to the rules

In the PERA Rules, the term "Schedule" refers to the annexure or appendix attached at the end of the rules, containing specific lists, forms, or classifications referenced in the main text.

Correct Answer: Section 37

Section 37 of the PERA Act explicitly addresses and prohibits encroachment on public spaces and property, empowering enforcement officers to take action against violators.

Correct Answer: Only the court specified by this Act has jurisdiction

The Bar of Jurisdiction under the PERA Act means that only the court or forum specifically designated by the Act has the authority to hear cases arising under it, excluding other civil courts.

Correct Answer: Special Law

PERA was established to provide an institutional framework for the effective implementation of special laws in Punjab, particularly those related to consumer protection, price control, and public order.

Correct Answer: To proceed cases speedily

A Summary Trial is a simplified legal proceeding designed to dispose of minor cases speedily without elaborate procedures, reducing backlog in the justice system.

Correct Answer: Evidence of Statement

In cases where an injured person dies in police custody, the medical officer's report is treated as evidence of statement before the Magistrate, serving as key testimony on the cause and manner of death.

Correct Answer: Session Judge

Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, after concluding a trial, the Magistrate is required to forward a copy of the judgment and proceedings to the Session Judge for review and record.

Correct Answer: 14-A

Section 14-A empowers a Special Magistrate to try cases falling under the Hoarding Act, providing a legal channel for speedy adjudication of hoarding offences.

Correct Answer: Establishment of the Islamabad High Court

Article 175(1) of the Constitution of Pakistan provides for the establishment of courts including a High Court for the Islamabad Capital Territory, among other superior courts.

Correct Answer: Enemy property within the state

Article 24, which protects the right to property, explicitly does not apply to enemy property within the state, allowing the government to lawfully deal with such assets.

Correct Answer: Slavery and Forced Labour Prohibited

Article 11 of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973 explicitly prohibits slavery, forced labour, and trafficking in human beings, safeguarding fundamental rights of every individual.

Correct Answer: Environmental Protection

Article 9-A, inserted into the Constitution of Pakistan, guarantees every citizen the right to a clean and healthy environment as a fundamental right, reflecting Pakistan's commitment to environmental justice.

Correct Answer: 24 hours

As per Article 10 of the Constitution of Pakistan and Section 61 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, an arrested person must be produced before the nearest Magistrate within 24 hours of arrest.

Correct Answer: Section 40

Section 40 of the Punjab Land Revenue Act (PLRA) 1967 deals with the Special Revision of Record of Rights, outlining the process for updating and correcting land ownership records.

Correct Answer: Section 9

Section 9 of the Punjab Tenancy Act explicitly states that the right of occupancy cannot be acquired merely through lapse of time, protecting landowners from adverse possession claims.

Correct Answer: 16 May 2021

Begum Nasim Wali Khan, the prominent Pakistani politician and wife of Khan Abdul Wali Khan, passed away on 16 May 2021 as recorded in this paper's answer key.

Correct Answer: Islamabad

The trilateral Foreign Ministers' meeting of Azerbaijan, Turkey, and Pakistan was held in Islamabad, reflecting the growing strategic and diplomatic ties among the three nations.

Correct Answer: 7 May 2025

India launched Operation Sindoor on the night of 6–7 May 2025, conducting airstrikes on Pakistani territory. The military conflict between the two countries formally began on 7 May 2025.

Correct Answer: Near Shakarparian

A Pakistan Air Force F-16 aircraft crashed near the Shakarparian Hills area in Islamabad in 2020 during a training or ceremonial flight exercise.

Correct Answer: Building Permits

The Punjab government's E-Construction App is designed to digitize and streamline the process of obtaining building permits, reducing red tape and improving transparency in construction approvals.

Correct Answer: Dastak App

The Dastak App, launched by the Punjab government, provides citizens with doorstep services including visa facilitation, driving license, and other government services, reducing the need to visit offices.

Correct Answer: France

Mont Blanc, standing at 4,808 metres, is the highest mountain in the Alps and is located on the border of France and Italy, with its summit on the French side.

Correct Answer: Amazon River

The Amazon River in South America has the largest volume of water discharge of any river in the world, accounting for approximately 20% of all freshwater discharged into the oceans globally.

Correct Answer: Agra Fort

Agra Fort, also known as the Red Fort of Agra, was built by Emperor Akbar in 1565. It served as the main residence of the Mughal emperors until 1638 and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Correct Answer: Lionel Lukin

Lionel Lukin, an English coachbuilder, is credited with inventing the first unsinkable lifeboat in 1785. He converted a Norwegian fishing boat into an "unimmergible" vessel, pioneering modern lifeboat design.

Correct Answer: Binance P-to-P

Binance's peer-to-peer (P2P) trading platform is widely used in Pakistan for cryptocurrency transactions, allowing users to buy and sell digital assets directly with each other.

Correct Answer: 24

The GPS (Global Positioning System) constellation consists of a minimum of 24 operational satellites orbiting the Earth, ensuring global coverage for navigation and positioning.

Correct Answer: Data > Filter

In Microsoft Excel, the Filter option is accessed via the Data tab on the ribbon, then clicking Filter. This allows users to sort and display specific rows based on defined criteria.

Correct Answer: Structured Query Language

SQL stands for Structured Query Language, a standardized programming language used for managing and querying relational databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MS SQL Server.

Correct Answer: Go to File > Export > Create a Video

In Microsoft PowerPoint, a presentation can be exported as a video by navigating to File > Export > Create a Video, allowing you to set resolution and recording timings.

Correct Answer: View > Split > Window Group

In Microsoft Word, the split view feature is accessed through the View tab, then clicking Split in the Window group, which divides the document window into two panes.

Correct Answer: Deep Learning

ChatGPT is built on large language models (LLMs) that use deep learning, specifically transformer-based neural networks, to process input and generate coherent, contextually relevant text responses.

Correct Answer: Geographic Information System

GIS stands for Geographic Information System, a framework for gathering, managing, and analyzing spatial and geographical data. It is widely used in urban planning, disaster management, and land surveying.

Correct Answer: Hinge Joint

The elbow joint is a classic example of a hinge joint, which allows movement in only one plane (flexion and extension), similar to the hinge of a door.

Correct Answer: Insulin Resistance

Type 2 diabetes is primarily caused by insulin resistance, where the body's cells fail to respond effectively to insulin, leading to elevated blood glucose levels over time.

Correct Answer: Cloudburst

A cloudburst is an extreme and sudden rainfall event, typically defined as precipitation exceeding 100 mm per hour over a localized area, often causing flash floods.

Correct Answer: Methane

Natural gas is predominantly composed of methane (CH4), typically comprising 70–90% of its volume, making it the primary hydrocarbon in natural gas used for fuel.

Correct Answer: Sand

SiO2, or silicon dioxide, is the primary component of sand and quartz. It is one of the most abundant compounds in the Earth's crust.

Correct Answer: Decibel

The decibel (dB) is the internationally standard unit used to measure sound intensity level. It is a logarithmic unit that expresses the ratio of a sound's intensity relative to a reference level.

Correct Answer: Glass

Glass is primarily used in greenhouses because it allows sunlight (short-wave radiation) to enter but traps the infrared radiation (heat) emitted by the interior, creating a warm environment for plants.

Correct Answer: The harder the work, the greater the reward.

The correct sentence uses the comparative structure "the + comparative adjective... the + comparative adjective," making "The harder the work, the greater the reward" grammatically correct.

Correct Answer: He is a family man.

The correct sentence is "He is a family man." The subject "He" requires the singular verb "is," and "man" is the correct singular noun to use here.

Correct Answer: To make peace

"Bury the hatchet" is an idiom meaning to end a conflict and make peace with someone. It originates from a Native American tradition of literally burying weapons as a sign of peace.

Correct Answer: Good luck

"Break a leg" is a popular theatrical idiom used to wish someone good luck, especially before a performance. Using the phrase directly is considered bad luck in theater tradition.

Correct Answer: In a difficult predicament

"In a fix" is an idiom meaning to be in a difficult, awkward, or troublesome situation with no easy way out.

Correct Answer: Excellent work

"Yeoman's work" (or yeoman service) is an idiom meaning excellent, efficient, and dedicated work. It originates from the reliable service rendered by yeomen in medieval England.

Correct Answer: To succeed or meet the required standard

"Cut the mustard" means to meet the required standard or to succeed at a task. For example, "He finally cut the mustard in his new role" means he met the expectations.

Correct Answer: Matricide

Matricide is the act of killing one's own mother. Fratricide refers to the killing of a brother, while patricide is the killing of a father.

Correct Answer: Secular / an Omnist

An Omnist is a person who believes in and respects all religions simultaneously. A secular person also does not discriminate based on religion, making "Secular / Omnist" the most apt description.

Correct Answer: Widow

A widow is a woman whose husband has died and who has not remarried. The corresponding term for a man whose wife has died is "widower."

Correct Answer: She apologized for her mistake.

The correct preposition to use with "apologize" is "for." One apologizes "for" something, making "She apologized for her mistake" the grammatically correct sentence.

Correct Answer: Timely

"Opportune" means occurring at a favorable or appropriate time. Its closest synonym is "timely," meaning done or occurring at the right moment.

Correct Answer: Tentative

"Experimental" means based on trial or testing, not yet finalized. Its synonym is "tentative," which means not definite or certain, done as a trial.

Correct Answer: Condemn

"Approbate" means to officially approve or sanction. Its antonym is "condemn," which means to express strong disapproval or censure, representing the opposite of approval.

Correct Answer: Polite

"Vindictive" means having a strong desire for revenge. Its antonym is "polite" or "forgiving," signifying a person who does not harbor resentment or seek retribution.

Correct Answer: Admire

"Deride" means to mock or ridicule. Its antonym is "admire," which means to regard with respect, approval, and esteem — the complete opposite of mockery.

Correct Answer: Soothe

"Pique" means to irritate or annoy. Its antonym is "soothe," meaning to calm, pacify, or reduce irritation — the direct opposite of provoking someone.

Correct Answer: To accomplish

"Carry out" is a phrasal verb meaning to perform, execute, or accomplish a task or plan, e.g., "They carried out the investigation successfully."

Correct Answer: me

After "Let," the pronoun must be in the objective case. "Let you and me" is grammatically correct because "me" is the object of the verb "let," not the subject.

Correct Answer: 180°

Adjacent angles formed on a straight line are called linear pairs, and their sum is always 180°. This is the property of supplementary angles on a straight line.

Correct Answer: 50.27 cm

Circumference = 2πr = 2 × 3.14159 × 8 ≈ 50.27 cm. Using π ≈ 3.14 gives approximately 50.24 cm, rounded to 50.27 cm in exact calculation.

Correct Answer: 7

21 ÷ 3 = 7. This is a basic division operation: 3 multiplied by 7 equals 21, confirming the answer.

Correct Answer: 45/4

Number of baskets = 7.5 ÷ (2/3) = 7.5 × 3/2 = 22.5/2 = 45/4 = 11.25 baskets. The answer expressed as a fraction is 45/4.

Correct Answer: 14

The sum of the absolute values of the coordinates of (-6, 8) is |-6| + |8| = 6 + 8 = 14. This gives the "taxicab" or Manhattan distance from the origin.

Correct Answer: 170

The ratio 68/12 = 17/3. Applying the same ratio: x = 30 × (17/3) = 170. Therefore, 12 : 68 :: 30 : 170.

Correct Answer: 60 days

B's daily work = (A+B)'s daily work − A's daily work = 1/10 − 1/12 = 6/60 − 5/60 = 1/60. Therefore, B alone can complete the work in 60 days.

Correct Answer: 3 + x − y

(3x + 3y + x² − y²) ÷ (x + y) = [3(x + y) + (x + y)(x − y)] ÷ (x + y) = 3 + (x − y) = 3 + x − y.

Correct Answer: −1

F(−1) = (−1)² − 1 = 1 − 1 = 0. Then F(F(−1)) = F(0) = (0)² − 1 = −1. Therefore, F(F(−1)) = −1.

Correct Answer: Marathas

The Marathas captured Lahore in 1758 during their northern campaigns, briefly extending their control over the Punjab region before the rise of Sikh power under Ranjit Singh.

Correct Answer: Mahmood Ghaznavi / Ranjit Singh

Mahmood Ghaznavi was among the earliest Muslim rulers to conquer Punjab in the early 11th century, while Maharaja Ranjit Singh was the last independent ruler of Punjab before British annexation in 1849.

Correct Answer: Constitutional Reforms

The Simon Commission was appointed in 1927 by the British government to review and recommend constitutional reforms in India. It was boycotted by Indians because no Indian member was included.

Correct Answer: Nowshera

Azakhel Dry Port is located in Nowshera, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It is a key inland cargo terminal facilitating trade with Afghanistan via the Torkham border crossing.

Correct Answer: 7 years

Pakistan's first Constituent Assembly was constituted in 1947 and was dissolved in 1954 by Governor-General Ghulam Mohammad, lasting approximately 7 years without completing a permanent constitution.

Correct Answer: Radcliffe Boundary Commission

The Radcliffe Boundary Commission, headed by Sir Cyril Radcliffe, was responsible for drawing the boundary line that divided Punjab between India and Pakistan during the 1947 Partition.

Correct Answer: Semi-Arid to Sub-Humid Area

The Pothohar Plateau in northern Punjab is classified as a semi-arid to sub-humid zone, receiving moderate rainfall and characterized by undulating terrain, scrub forests, and rocky outcrops.

Correct Answer: Exploitation of resources

The primary objective of British colonial policy in Punjab, as in much of the Indian subcontinent, was the systematic exploitation of agricultural, mineral, and human resources to benefit the British Empire.