In respect of religion what term was set for President and Prime Minister in 1956 constitution?
Correct answer: D. He must be a Muslim ( this condition applicable only on president. pm may be non-muslim)
- A. He may be a Muslim
- B. He must not be Hindu
- C. He must not be Christian
- D. He must be a Muslim ( this condition applicable only on president. pm may be non-muslim)
Explanation
The 1956 Constitution required the President to be a Muslim, but it imposed no equivalent religious condition on the Prime Minister. Therefore, option d correctly states the distinction, despite its parenthetical wording.
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The Constitution of 1956 established Pakistan’s first constitution as an Islamic, federal and parliamentary republic, with a president, prime minister, unicameral legislature and provisions for fundamental rights. It covers the parity arrangement between East and West Pakistan, Islamic clauses, federal institutions and the circumstances of its abrogation after the 1958 martial law.
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