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Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)
A federal officer is dealing with a matter whose principal institutional task is to administer income tax through Inland Revenue. Which option most accurately identifies the relevant mandate?
A. FBR: undertake major project planning, engineering and construction in the water and hydropower sectors
B. FBR: build investigative and prosecutorial capacity for complex financial crime
C. FBR: provide scholarly and constitutional advice on Islamization of laws
D. FBR: administer income tax through Inland Revenue
Correct Answer: D
The task matches FBR's mandate to administer income tax through Inland Revenue.
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Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)
Which of the following correctly states a core responsibility of FBR concerning this mandate area: combat tax evasion and customs-related smuggling under applicable laws?
A. recognize universities and degree-awarding institutions under the legal framework
B. apply nuclear techniques in medicine and cancer diagnosis and treatment
C. conduct nuclear science and technology research
D. combat tax evasion and customs-related smuggling under applicable laws
Correct Answer: D
FBR's mandate includes the responsibility to combat tax evasion and customs-related smuggling under applicable laws.
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Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)
Which legal framework most directly underpins FBR when it performs the responsibility “administer and collect major federal taxes”?
A. Federal Board of Revenue Act, 2007
B. National Accountability Ordinance, 1999
C. Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority Ordinance, 2002
D. National Database and Registration Authority Ordinance, 2000
Correct Answer: A
FBR performs this responsibility under its principal legal framework: Federal Board of Revenue Act, 2007.
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Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)
Which statement correctly answers this FBR point: “Which wing of FBR primarily administers income tax, sales tax and federal excise?”
A. SUPARCO
B. CII
C. Inland Revenue
D. NDMA
Correct Answer: C
FBR's Inland Revenue administration covers income tax, sales tax and federal excise.
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Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)
Which of the following correctly states a core responsibility of FBR concerning this mandate area: support federal revenue policy implementation and revenue collection?
A. apply space technology to agriculture, environment and disaster management
B. serve as an advisory constitutional institution rather than a judicial court
C. develop and administer the national telecommunication numbering framework
D. support federal revenue policy implementation and revenue collection
Correct Answer: D
FBR's mandate includes the responsibility to support federal revenue policy implementation and revenue collection.
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Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)
As of 2026-08-19, who heads FBR?
A. Lt Gen (R) Nazir Ahmed
B. Maj Gen (R) Hafeez ur Rehman
C. Dr Syed Hussain Imam Abidi
D. Rashid Mahmood Langrial
Correct Answer: D
As verified for 2026-08-19, Rashid Mahmood Langrial heads FBR. Leadership is time-sensitive.
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Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)
Which organization is abbreviated as FBR?
A. Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority
B. National Database and Registration Authority
C. Federal Board of Revenue
D. National Accountability Bureau
Correct Answer: C
The abbreviation FBR refers to Federal Board of Revenue.
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Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)
Which event is correctly associated with FBR and the year/date 1974?
A. An Advisory Council of Islamic Ideology existed under the 1962 constitutional order.
B. WAPDA was established through an Act of Parliament in February.
C. A full-fledged Revenue Division was created.
D. The post of Chairman CBR was created.
Correct Answer: D
The post of Chairman CBR was created.
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Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)
An examination question about the responsibility to “facilitate taxpayers and promote voluntary tax compliance” should most directly be placed under which organization?
A. Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)
B. National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA)
C. Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA)
D. Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA)
Correct Answer: A
The stated responsibility is part of FBR's mandate.
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Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)
Which event is correctly associated with FBR and the year/date 1960?
A. CBR became an attached department of the Ministry of Finance after 31 August 1960.
B. Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission was established.
C. The National Accountability Ordinance provided the legal foundation for NAB.
D. PCSIR was established to promote scientific and industrial research.
Correct Answer: A
CBR became an attached department of the Ministry of Finance after 31 August 1960.
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Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)
What is IRIS primarily used for?
A. Satellite tracking
B. Tax registration, filing and electronic tax administration
C. Electricity tariff petitions
D. Disaster relief
Correct Answer: B
IRIS is FBR's electronic tax administration and filing platform.
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Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)
Which of the following is correctly associated with FBR when the examination focus is “Pakistan Customs WeBOC system”?
A. Tarbela Dam and hydropower complex
B. national response coordination
C. SUPARCO Institute of Technical Training (SITT)
D. Pakistan Customs WeBOC system
Correct Answer: D
Pakistan Customs WeBOC system is directly associated with FBR.
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Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)
Which organization is most directly associated with “taxpayer registration and National Tax Number processes”?
A. Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)
B. National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
C. Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
D. Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA)
Correct Answer: A
taxpayer registration and National Tax Number processes belongs to or is administered/regulated by FBR.
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Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)
For exam preparation, “Track and Trace System” should be studied primarily under which Pakistani organization?
A. Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
B. Higher Education Commission (HEC)
C. Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)
D. National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA)
Correct Answer: C
Track and Trace System is a high-yield sub-area of FBR.
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Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)
Which legal framework most directly underpins FBR when it performs the responsibility “modernize tax administration through digital systems and risk-based controls”?
A. Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organization) Act, 1996
B. Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Act, 1973 (amended in 1984)
C. Federal Board of Revenue Act, 2007
D. Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission Ordinance, 1965
Correct Answer: C
FBR performs this responsibility under its principal legal framework: Federal Board of Revenue Act, 2007.
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Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)
Which Pakistani organization is primarily responsible to administer and collect major federal taxes?
A. Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)
B. National Accountability Bureau (NAB)
C. Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA)
D. National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA)
Correct Answer: A
This responsibility belongs primarily to FBR.
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Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)
Where is FBR headquartered?
A. Peshawar
B. Islamabad
C. Quetta
D. Multan
Correct Answer: B
FBR is headquartered in Islamabad.
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Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)
In which year/date did this FBR milestone occur: A full-fledged Revenue Division was created.
A. 2026
B. 1924
C. 2010
D. 1944
Correct Answer: D
A full-fledged Revenue Division was created.
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Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)
Which FBR formation administers customs duties and border trade enforcement?
A. NADRA
B. NEPRA
C. Pakistan Customs
D. Higher Education Commission
Correct Answer: C
Pakistan Customs is part of FBR's revenue and customs administration.
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Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)
A federal officer is dealing with a matter whose principal institutional task is to administer federal sales tax and federal excise duties. Which option most accurately identifies the relevant mandate?
A. FBR: fund and promote university research and innovation
B. FBR: train technical manpower through specialized centres
C. FBR: provide identity verification and authentication services
D. FBR: administer federal sales tax and federal excise duties
Correct Answer: D
The task matches FBR's mandate to administer federal sales tax and federal excise duties.