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Accountability, Ethics & Civil Service Reforms
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Sample Question 1
Accountability, Ethics & Civil Service Reforms
Easy • Public Administration
The institution of 'Ombudsman' (Wafaqi Mohtasib) originated historically in which country in 1809?
A
Sweden
B
United Kingdom
C
United States
D
France
✓ Correct Answer: A - Sweden
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
The Parliamentary Ombudsman (Justitieombudsmannen) was created in Sweden in 1809 as an independent public protector against administrative abuse and maladministration.
Sample Question 2
Accountability, Ethics & Civil Service Reforms
Easy • Public Administration
The Office of the Wafaqi Mohtasib (Federal Ombudsman) in Pakistan was established under which statute?
A
Establishment of the Office of Wafaqi Mohtasib (Ombudsman) Order, 1983 (President's Order No. 1 of 1983)
B
Civil Servants Act, 1973
C
Constitution of 1962
D
National Accountability Ordinance, 1999
✓ Correct Answer: A - Establishment of the Office of Wafaqi Mohtasib (Ombudsman) Order, 1983 (President's Order No. 1 of 1983)
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
The Federal Ombudsman was established under President's Order No. 1 of 1983 to diagnose, investigate, redress, and rectify any injustice done to a person through maladministration in federal agencies.
Sample Question 3
Accountability, Ethics & Civil Service Reforms
Medium • Public Administration
Under P.O. 1 of 1983, who appoints the Wafaqi Mohtasib (Federal Ombudsman) of Pakistan, and for what tenure?
A
The President of Pakistan, for a non-extendable term of four years
B
The Prime Minister, for a renewable term of ten years
C
The Chief Justice of Pakistan, for life
D
The Senate, for two years
✓ Correct Answer: A - The President of Pakistan, for a non-extendable term of four years
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Under Article 3 of P.O. 1 of 1983, the Mohtasib is appointed by the President for a fixed, non-extendable term of four years, and is ineligible for any extension or further government appointment.
Sample Question 4
Accountability, Ethics & Civil Service Reforms
Hard • Public Administration
Under Article 9 of P.O. 1 of 1983, which of the following matters is expressly EXCLUDED from the jurisdiction of the Wafaqi Mohtasib?
A
Matters that are sub-judice before a court of competent jurisdiction, foreign affairs/relations, and terms and conditions of civil service / defence forces
B
Complaints against municipal billing
C
Complaints against passport office delays
D
Complaints against NADRA CNIC issuance
✓ Correct Answer: A - Matters that are sub-judice before a court of competent jurisdiction, foreign affairs/relations, and terms and conditions of civil service / defence forces
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Article 9(1) bars the Ombudsman from investigating: (1) matters sub-judice before a court, (2) foreign affairs/treaties, and (3) matters relating to service, appointments, promotions, or pension of civil/armed forces personnel.
Sample Question 5
Accountability, Ethics & Civil Service Reforms
Medium • Public Administration
Under Article 32 of P.O. 1 of 1983, any person aggrieved by a recommendation or finding of the Wafaqi Mohtasib may file a Representation to the:
A
President of Pakistan within thirty days
B
High Court within sixty days
C
Federal Cabinet within two weeks
D
Supreme Judicial Council
✓ Correct Answer: A - President of Pakistan within thirty days
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Article 32 provides that any party aggrieved by a decision or order of the Mohtasib may prefer a Representation within thirty days to the President of Pakistan, whose decision is final.
Sample Question 6
Accountability, Ethics & Civil Service Reforms
Easy • Public Administration
Which specialized federal ombudsman handles citizen grievances relating to tax maladministration by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Pakistan?
A
Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO)
B
Banking Mohtasib
C
Federal Insurance Ombudsman
D
Provincial Mohtasib
✓ Correct Answer: A - Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO)
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) was established under the Federal Tax Ombudsman Ordinance 2000 to investigate maladministration, harassment, and procedural delays by tax officials of the FBR.
Sample Question 7
Accountability, Ethics & Civil Service Reforms
Easy • Public Administration
In administrative law, the doctrine of 'Ultra Vires' means that an administrative action is:
A
Beyond the lawful powers and legal authority granted to the public official or body by statute
B
Fully protected by constitutional immunity
C
Approved by unanimous consent of voters
D
Conducted in strict compliance with military rules
✓ Correct Answer: A - Beyond the lawful powers and legal authority granted to the public official or body by statute
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Ultra Vires ('beyond the powers') is a fundamental principle of administrative law: an act done by an administrative authority beyond the scope of statutory powers conferred upon it is null, void, and without legal effect.
Sample Question 8
Accountability, Ethics & Civil Service Reforms
Easy • Public Administration
The twin principles of Natural Justice ('Nemo Judex In Causa Sua' and 'Audi Alteram Partem') require that:
A
No one should be a judge in their own cause (rule against bias), and no person should be condemned unheard (right to a fair hearing)
B
All trials must take place outdoors in natural forests
C
Judges must belong to the same political party as the accused
D
Public servants cannot be prosecuted for criminal offenses
✓ Correct Answer: A - No one should be a judge in their own cause (rule against bias), and no person should be condemned unheard (right to a fair hearing)
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Natural justice demands: (1) Nemo Judex in Causa Sua (absence of personal, pecuniary, or subject-matter bias), and (2) Audi Alteram Partem (adequate notice and reasonable opportunity of hearing before an adverse order is passed).
Sample Question 9
Accountability, Ethics & Civil Service Reforms
Easy • Public Administration
Under Article 199 of the Constitution of Pakistan, which extraordinary judicial writ commands a public authority to perform a mandatory statutory duty that it has failed or refused to do?
A
Writ of Mandamus
B
Writ of Certiorari
C
Writ of Prohibition
D
Writ of Quo Warranto
✓ Correct Answer: A - Writ of Mandamus
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Mandamus ('we command') is issued by the High Court under Article 199(1)(a)(i) directing a person performing public functions to do that which he is required by law to do.
Sample Question 10
Accountability, Ethics & Civil Service Reforms
Easy • Public Administration
Which judicial writ under Article 199 inquires by what legal warrant or authority a person holds or usurps a public office?
A
Writ of Quo Warranto
B
Writ of Habeas Corpus
C
Writ of Mandamus
D
Writ of Certiorari
✓ Correct Answer: A - Writ of Quo Warranto
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Quo Warranto ('by what authority') calls upon the holder of a public office to show under what legal authority of law he claims to hold that office.
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