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MCQs on ASF Act, 1975

1. Under which Act was the Airports Security Force (ASF) constituted?
A) Act No. XL of 1976
B) Act No. LXXVII of 1975
C) Act No. LXIX of 1977
D) Act No. LXX of 1974
Correct Answer: B
2. When did the President give assent to the ASF Act?
A) 1st January, 1976
B) 18th December, 1975
C) 13th December, 1975
D) 25th December, 1975
Correct Answer: C
3. On what date was the ASF Act officially published?
A) 12th December, 1975
B) 13th December, 1975
C) 15th December, 1975
D) 18th December, 1975
Correct Answer: D
4. Who published the ASF Act officially?
A) Ministry of Aviation
B) Ministry of Defence
C) National Assembly Secretariat, Islamabad
D) Civil Aviation Authority
Correct Answer: C
5. What was the primary purpose of enacting the ASF Act?
A) To privatize civil aviation
B) To establish aviation schools
C) To constitute and regulate the Airports Security Force
D) To manage cargo transportation
Correct Answer: C
6. The ASF Act aims to ensure the security of:
A) Seaports and naval bases
B) Civil courts and railway stations
C) Aerodromes, airports, aircraft, and civil aviation installations
D) National highways
Correct Answer: C
7. Besides security, what other objective is outlined in the ASF Act?
A) International airspace control
B) Maintenance of law and order at civil aviation premises
C) Import of aviation equipment
D) Regulation of ticketing and fare policies
Correct Answer: B
8. ASF is also responsible for:
A) Issuing pilot licenses
B) Managing airline profits

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C) Matters connected or ancillary to airport and aviation security
D) Passenger baggage handling
Correct Answer: C

ASF Act, 1975 (Section 1)

1. What is the short title of the Act under which the ASF was established?
A) Pakistan Airports Security Act, 1975
B) Airports Security Act, 1975
C) Airports Security Force Act, 1975
D) Civil Aviation Security Act, 1975
Correct Answer: C
2. To which areas does the Airports Security Force Act, 1975 extend?
A) Only major international airports
B) All aerodromes and airports in major cities
C) All aerodromes, airports, civil aviation stations, centres, offices in Pakistan, and
Pakistan air services
D) Civil aviation zones in Islamabad and Karachi
Correct Answer: C
3. The ASF Act, 1975 applies to:
A) Only officers in Islamabad
B) Only aviation ministry officials
C) All members and officers of ASF wherever they may be
D) Civil aviation passengers and officials
Correct Answer: C
4. When did the ASF Act, 1975 come into force?
A) After 30 days of publication
B) On 1st January, 1976
C) On a date fixed by the Ministry of Defence
D) At once
Correct Answer: D

ASF Act, 1975 (Section 2: Definitions)

1. In the ASF Act, what does "Aerodrome" mean?
A) Any area used exclusively by the Pakistan Air Force
B) Any area (land or water) used for landing, departure, and movement of aircraft,
excluding those exclusively for Pakistan Air Force
C) Only land areas used for aircraft movement
D) Areas used for military aviation only
Correct Answer: B
2. According to the ASF Act, which of the following is included in the definition of
"Aircraft"?
A) Only airplanes and helicopters
B) Only manned flying machines

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C) Any machine deriving support from air reactions, including balloons, airships,
kites, gliders, and flying machines
D) Only machines used by Pakistan Air Force
Correct Answer: C
3. What defines an "Airport" under the ASF Act?
A) Any aerodrome with limited facilities
B) An aerodrome with facilities sufficiently developed for civil aviation, as per
Federal Government’s opinion
C) Any landing strip used by military aircraft
D) Only international airports
Correct Answer: B
4. "Air service" under the Act means:
A) Only commercial passenger flights
B) Any service of aircraft for civil aviation, whether aerial work, public transport, or
otherwise
C) Military air transport services
D) Only cargo flights
Correct Answer: B
5. What does "Air side" refer to in the ASF Act?
A) Areas where passengers wait
B) The movement area of an aerodrome and adjacent controlled areas
C) Parking lots near airports
D) Areas outside airport boundaries
Correct Answer: B
6. Who is the "Competent Authority" as per the ASF Act?
A) Any officer or authority designated by the Federal Government
B) The Prime Minister
C) The Chief of Air Staff
D) Airport Operations Manager
Correct Answer: A
7. The "Force" mentioned in the ASF Act refers to:
A) Pakistan Air Force
B) Civil Aviation Authority
C) Airports Security Force constituted under Section 3
D) Police force at airports
Correct Answer: C
8. Who is the "Director General" in the ASF?
A) Head of Civil Aviation Authority
B) Commander in charge of the Airports Security Force
C) Minister of Defence
D) Chief Executive of the airline
Correct Answer: B
9. What is the definition of a "Member" under the ASF Act?
A) Any officer in the ASF
B) A person appointed to the Force who has signed an affirmation as per the First
Schedule, excluding officers
C) A civilian employee at the airport
D) A member of the Parliament related to aviation
Correct Answer: B

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10. An "Officer" under the ASF Act means:
A) Any airport security guard
B) A person appointed to the Force and has signed an affirmation in the form set out
in the First Schedule
C) A pilot licensed by the government
D) Any government employee working in airports
Correct Answer: B
11. Who is an "Operator" according to the ASF Act?
A) A pilot flying aircraft
B) A person, organisation, or enterprise engaged in or offering to engage in aircraft
operation
C) The airport authority
D) Only airline companies
Correct Answer: B
12. What does "Prescribed" mean in the context of the ASF Act?
A) Set by airport managers
B) Prescribed by rules or regulations
C) Decided by the Director General
D) Left to the discretion of individual officers
Correct Answer: B
13. The "Purposes of civil aviation" include:
A) All purposes connected with civil aviation and air navigation, excluding defence
by air
B) Military and civil aviation
C) Defence only
D) Cargo transport only
Correct Answer: A
14. What are "Regulations" under the ASF Act?
A) Customs rules at the airport
B) Regulations made under this Act
C) International aviation laws
D) Rules by airline companies
Correct Answer: B
15. What are "Rules" as per the ASF Act?
A) Rules made by airport management
B) Rules made under this Act
C) Rules made by airline operators
D) Guidelines from the United Nations
Correct Answer: B

ASF Act, 1975 (Chapter II: Powers and Functions)

1. Who has the power to constitute and maintain the Airports Security Force (ASF)?
A) Provincial Governments
B) The Federal Government
C) Civil Aviation Authority
D) Airport Management Boards
Correct Answer: B

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2. What is the primary function of the ASF?
A) To operate flights on time
B) To ensure security of all airports, aerodromes, aircraft, and civil aviation
installations against unlawful interference or threats
C) To manage ticket sales at airports
D) To regulate airline fares
Correct Answer: B
3. Which of the following does the ASF secure within airport limits?
A) Only passengers
B) Only aircraft and runways
C) Structures, equipment, material, and installations belonging to operators and other
organisations
D) Airport shops only
Correct Answer: C
4. What role does the ASF play regarding persons at airports and aerodromes?
A) Controls air traffic
B) Ensures proper conduct of persons and control of surface vehicles and drivers
within airport limits
C) Issues visas to travelers
D) Manages airport lounges
Correct Answer: B
5. ASF is responsible for the security of which of the following within airport and
aerodrome limits?
A) Only passengers and baggage
B) Passengers, baggage, cargo, and mail
C) Cargo only
D) Baggage only
Correct Answer: B
6. How does ASF maintain law and order within airport and aerodrome limits?
A) Independently without any coordination
B) In conjunction with the police
C) Through airport managers only
D) Through airline companies
Correct Answer: B
7. Under whose guidance must officers and members of ASF perform their functions?
A) Federal Government and airport authorities
B) This Act, and the rules and regulations made under it
C) Civil Aviation Authority only
D) Local police department
Correct Answer: B
8. Can the ASF be assigned functions other than those listed in the Act?
A) No, only the functions listed in the Act apply
B) Yes, as assigned by the Federal Government by notification in the official Gazette
C) Only by the airport manager
D) Only by international aviation authorities
Correct Answer: B

ASF Act, 1975 (Constitution of ASF)

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1. Who is the head of the Airports Security Force (ASF)?
A) Federal Minister of Aviation
B) Director General, appointed by the Federal Government
C) Chief of Air Staff
D) Airport Manager
Correct Answer: B
2. The ranks and number of officers and members of ASF are:
A) Fixed by the Federal Government permanently
B) Prescribed by rules made under the Act
C) Determined by the Director General alone
D) Decided by airport management
Correct Answer: B
3. What benefits do ASF officers and members receive?
A) Only pay and allowances
B) Pay, pension, allowances, leave, and privileges as prescribed by rules
C) Only pension and leave
D) Only pay and leave
Correct Answer: B
4. What must every officer and member of ASF receive on appointment?
A) A service weapon
B) A certificate set out in the Second Schedule under the seal of the Director General
or an authorised officer
C) A badge issued by airport management
D) An official uniform
Correct Answer: B
5. What must a person do upon ceasing to be an ASF officer or member?
A) Return their uniform only
B) Surrender the certificate immediately to an authorised officer
C) Inform the airport manager
D) Resign formally to the Civil Aviation Authority
Correct Answer: B
6. ASF officers and members shall wear:
A) Uniforms as prescribed by airport managers
B) Uniforms as prescribed by regulations under the Act
C) Civilian clothes
D) Any dress of their choice
Correct Answer: B

ASF Act, 1975 (Administration of the Force)

1. Who is responsible for the administration of the Airports Security Force (ASF)?
A) Federal Minister of Aviation
B) Director General
C) Airport Manager
D) Chief of Police
Correct Answer: B
2. Under whose supervision does the Director General exercise powers and perform
functions?
A) The Provincial Government

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B) The Federal Government
C) The Civil Aviation Authority
D) The Airport Security Committee
Correct Answer: B
3. The Director General administers the ASF according to:
A) The wishes of airport management
B) The Act, rules, and orders/instructions of the Federal Government
C) International aviation security standards only
D) His personal discretion
Correct Answer: B

(Chapter III: Powers and Duties of Officers and

Members)
1. What is one of the primary duties of ASF officers and members?
A) Operating airline ticket counters
B) Ensuring security of airports, aerodromes, aircraft, and civil aviation installations
within their limits
C) Managing airport shops
D) Conducting customs inspections
Correct Answer: B
2. ASF officers and members are responsible for safeguarding which of the following
within airports and aerodromes?
A) Only passengers
B) Passengers, baggage, cargo, and mail
C) Only baggage and cargo
D) Only cargo
Correct Answer: B
3. Which areas are ASF officers and members tasked to keep unauthorized persons and
vehicles away from?
A) Terminal lounges
B) Air-side or other security-sensitive areas of airports and aerodromes
C) Parking lots
D) Airport food courts
Correct Answer: B
4. ASF officers ensure that aircraft operations registered in Pakistan conform to:
A) International Civil Aviation Organization guidelines only
B) Prescribed civil aviation security requirements
C) Airport management instructions
D) Airline policies
Correct Answer: B
5. Which of the following threats are ASF officers required to prevent?
A) Fire hazards
B) Hijacking, sabotage, placement of car bombs, letter bombs, dangerous articles, and
unauthorized arms or ammunition
C) Weather disturbances
D) Flight delays
Correct Answer: B

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6. Who authorizes ASF officers and members to use arms, ammunition, and equipment
for security purposes?
A) Airport Manager
B) Director General or an officer authorized by him
C) Federal Minister of Aviation
D) Local police department
Correct Answer: B
7. ASF officers and members can search and arrest without warrant any person
suspected of:
A) Trespassing in the terminal
B) Endangering the safety of an airport, aerodrome, aircraft, or civil aviation
installation
C) Illegal parking
D) Smoking in non-designated areas
Correct Answer: B
8. When military assistance is called for post-landing or anti-hijacking operations, who
do ASF officers and members act under?
A) Airport Manager
B) Military authority
C) Civil Aviation Authority
D) Federal Government directly
Correct Answer: B
9. ASF officers have powers similar to those of:
A) Customs officers
B) Officers in-charge of police stations under the Police Order, 2002 and the Code of
Criminal Procedure, 1898
C) Airport managers
D) Airline security staff
Correct Answer: B

ASF Act, 1975

(Liabilities, Pakistan Army Act &
Miscellaneous Provisions)
1. Every ASF officer and member must:
A) Obey only verbal instructions from any authority
B) Promptly obey and execute all lawful orders and instructions issued by any
competent authority
C) Follow only written instructions from the Director General
D) Disregard orders from civil authorities
Correct Answer: B
2. ASF officers and members are liable to serve:
A) Only at the airport they are appointed to
B) Wherever directed by the competent authority
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D) Only during regular working hours
Correct Answer: B
3. Under which Act are ASF officers and members subject, unless already subject to it?
A) Pakistan Penal Code
B) Pakistan Army Act, 1952
C) Civil Aviation Act
D) Police Act
Correct Answer: B
4. Who has the power to convene a general court martial for ASF officers and members?
A) Federal Minister of Defence
B) Director General of ASF
C) Prime Minister
D) Chief of Army Staff
Correct Answer: B
5. An ASF officer or member sentenced to imprisonment for 90 days or more is:
A) Suspended from duty
B) Deemed dismissed from the Force
C) Given probation
D) Allowed to appeal without consequence
Correct Answer: B
6. Who can suspend an ASF member for misconduct, negligence, or remissness in duty?
A) Director General only
B) Any officer superior to the member
C) Federal Government only
D) Airport Manager
Correct Answer: B
7. Police officers may arrest without warrant any:
A) Visitor violating airport rules
B) Deserter or absentee without leave subject to the Pakistan Army Act
C) Unauthorized vendor at the airport
D) Airline staff
Correct Answer: B
8. Appeals against orders by the Director General of ASF must be made to:
A) A higher officer within ASF
B) The Federal Government for revision within 30 days
C) The Prime Minister directly
D) Local civil courts
Correct Answer: B
9. Who appoints officers such as Deputy Director General, Directors, and Assistant
Directors of ASF?
A) Director General only
B) Federal Government by official notification
C) Airport Management
D) Civil Aviation Authority
Correct Answer: B
10. No legal action shall lie against any person for acts done:
A) Under duress
B) In good faith under this Act, rules, or regulations
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D) Against government instructions
Correct Answer: B
11. The Federal Government may delegate its powers under the Act, except for those
under:
A) Section 11
B) Section 5
C) Section 20
D) Section 3
Correct Answer: A
12. The Airports Security Force Ordinance, 1975 (XII of 1975) was:
A) Amended by the ASF Act, 1975
B) Repealed by the ASF Act, 1975
C) Still active alongside the ASF Act, 1975
D) Ignored by the Federal Government
Correct Answer: B

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