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Punjab APO Prelims 2026 Question Paper with Answers

118 questions. The first 10 questions are free to attempt. All Punjab APO papers

  1. Question 1 · Prelims

    Within the scope of Section 6 of the Punjab Prevention of Damage to Public and Private Property Act, 2014, which one of the following statements is INCORRECT?

    1. (A) A person doing a damaging act is liable for the loss caused.
    2. (B) Damages caused are recovered as arrears of land revenue.
    3. (C) Assessment of damage is made by the competent authority.
    4. (D) Assessed damages are recovered only from the organiser of the damaging act.

    Answer: (D) Assessed damages are recovered only from the organiser of the damaging act.

  2. Question 2 · Prelims

    In a spreadsheet, A1 = 2 and A2 = 5. The formula =A1+A2 is entered in A3 and then copied (relative referencing) to A4. The value displayed in A4 is:

    1. (A) 7
    2. (B) 9
    3. (C) 12
    4. (D) 14

    Answer: (C) 12

  3. Question 3 · Prelims

    Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer: 1. Previous sanction under Section 19 is generally required before a Court can take cognizance of specified offences committed by a public servant under the Act. 2. Section 17A requires previous approval for enquiry or investigation into decisions taken by a public servant in the discharge of official functions, subject to statutory exceptions. 3. Previous sanction is required for prosecuting every private individual under the Act.

    1. (A) Statements 1 and 2 only
    2. (B) Statements 2 and 3 only
    3. (C) Statements 1 and 3 only
    4. (D) Statements 1, 2 and 3

    Answer: (A) Statements 1 and 2 only

  4. Question 4 · Prelims

    Uber Cup is the premier world team championship in which sport?

    1. (A) Men's badminton
    2. (B) Women's badminton
    3. (C) Women's table tennis
    4. (D) Mixed-team tennis

    Answer: (B) Women's badminton

  5. Question 5 · Prelims

    Under Section 4 of the Punjab Prevention of Damage to Public and Private Property Act, 2014, whoever commits any damaging act in respect of any public or private property shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to

    1. (A) One year
    2. (B) Six months
    3. (C) Three months
    4. (D) Three years

    Answer: (A) One year

  6. Question 6 · Prelims

    Which provision of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 empowers a Magistrate to order an investigation by the police before taking cognizance on a private complaint?

    1. (A) Section 156
    2. (B) Section 167
    3. (C) Section 173
    4. (D) Section 204

    Answer: (A) Section 156

  7. Question 7 · Prelims

    Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer: 1. A witness is generally required to testify to facts within his or her personal knowledge. 2. Hearsay evidence is generally inadmissible unless covered by a recognised exception. 3. Opinion evidence is admissible in every case irrespective of statutory provisions.

    1. (A) Statements 1 and 3 only
    2. (B) Statements 2 and 3 only
    3. (C) Statements 1 and 2 only
    4. (D) Statements 1, 2 and 3

    Answer: (C) Statements 1 and 2 only

  8. Question 8 · Prelims

    "ਜੋ ਸਾਰਾ ਕੁਝ ਜਾਣਦਾ ਹੋਵੇ" ਲਈ ਇੱਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਚੁਣੋ:

    1. (A) ਬੁੱਧੀਮਾਨ
    2. (B) ਸਰਬੱਗ
    3. (C) ਵਿਦਵਾਨ
    4. (D) ਪੰਡਿਤ

    Answer: (B) ਸਰਬੱਗ

  9. Question 9 · Prelims

    Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer List-I A. Summons B. Warrant C. Proclamation D. Bond for appearance List-II 1. Securing the appearance of a person before a Court 2. Compelling appearance through arrest 3. Declaring an absconding accused 4. Ensuring future attendance

    1. (A) A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
    2. (B) A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
    3. (C) A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
    4. (D) A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4

    Answer: (D) A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4

  10. Question 10 · Prelims

    A public servant receives a valuable gift from a person having official dealings with his department and claims it was accepted purely as a token of friendship. Under the Prevention of Corruption Act, the Court will determine criminal liability primarily on the basis of:

    1. (A) Whether the statutory ingredients of obtaining an undue advantage in connection with the public duty are established by the prosecution.
    2. (B) The monetary value of the gift alone.
    3. (C) Whether the public servant has completed ten years of service.
    4. (D) Whether departmental disciplinary proceedings have already been initiated.

    Answer: (A) Whether the statutory ingredients of obtaining an undue advantage in connection with the public duty are established by the prosecution.