Islam was explicitly declared as the State religion of Pakistan under the constitution of ____________?
Correct answer: C. 1973
- A. 1958
- B. 1962
- C. 1973
- D. Constituent Assembly
Explanation
Article 2 of the Constitution of 1973 declares Islam to be the state religion of Pakistan. This is different from provisions concerning the Objectives Resolution or the Islamic character of earlier constitutional arrangements.
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About Constitution of 1973
The 1973 Constitution created a federal parliamentary system with a president as head of state, a prime minister as head of government and a bicameral Parliament. It covers fundamental rights, provincial representation, Islamic provisions, the Council of Islamic Ideology, emergency powers and the relationship between the federation and provinces.
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