Free Politics and Government MCQs with Answers

121. The newly Approved " The Constitution ( Twenty-Sixth amendment) Act, 2024 " envisages introduction of reforms to the __________?

• A. Appointment Process and Tenure of the Chief Justice of Pakistan
• B. Establishment of the Constitutional Benches at the Supreme Court, With equal representation from all Provinces of Pakistan
• C. Establishment of the Constitutional Benches at the High Courts
• D. All of these Primary & Secondary Schooling (K-12)

Explanation: The amendment changed the Chief Justice’s appointment and tenure and provided for constitutional benches in the Supreme Court and High Courts, including provincial representation requirements. Thus all three listed reforms are covered.

122. How many members in the National Assembly of Pakistan Voted in the favour of " The Constitution ( Twenty-Sixth amendment) Act ,2024″?

• A. 4
• B. 12
• C. 65
• D. 225

Explanation: The National Assembly passed the amendment with 225 votes in favour. This exceeded the two-thirds constitutional threshold required for an amendment.

123. How many members voted in the favour of " The Constitution ( Twenty-Sixth amendment) Act ,2024 in the Senate of Pakistan?

• A. 4
• B. 12
• C. 65
• D. 225

Explanation: In the Senate, 65 members voted in favour of the 26th Amendment. That vote also met the two-thirds majority requirement for constitutional legislation.

124. The Senate and the National Assembly of Pakistan Passed " The Constitution (Twenty -Sixth Amendment ) Act,2024 with a _________majority in October 2024.

• A. 1/2nd
• B. 2/3rd
• C. 1/4th
• D. 2/5thCourts & Judiciary

Explanation: A constitutional amendment requires approval by a two-thirds majority in each House, not merely a simple half majority. Both Houses therefore passed the measure with the constitutionally required two-thirds majority.

125. According to 26th amendment in 1973 constitution A judge of the supreme court shall hold office until he attains the age of_______ years.

• A. 60
• B. 67
• C. 65
• D. 70

Explanation: A Supreme Court judge ordinarily retires at 65 under Article 179 of the Constitution. The 26th Amendment did not raise this retirement age to 67 or 70.

126. Which amendment in the Constitution of Pakistan was approved in October 2024?

• A. 25th
• B. 26th
• C. 27th
• D. None of These

Explanation: The constitutional amendment approved in October 2024 was the 26th Amendment. The 25th Amendment dates from 2018, while the 27th was not the amendment passed in that month.

127. Who represented India at the 23rd Shanghai Cooperation Organisation ( SCO) Council of Head of Government Meeting 2024 in Pakistan.

• A. Sushma Swaraj
• B. Narendra Modi
• C. Dr S JaiShankar
• D. Rahul Gandhi

Explanation: India was represented by External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar at the 23rd SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting in Islamabad. Narendra Modi did not attend the meeting in person.

128. Pakistan has been declared _______ in 'Freedom on the Net 2024' report published by Freedom House.

• A. 'Free'
• B. 'Partly Free'
• C. 'Not Free'
• D. None of Above

Explanation: Freedom House classified Pakistan as not free in Freedom on the Net 2024, reflecting restrictions on online expression, access and digital rights. Partly Free is a separate classification and was not Pakistan’s rating.

129. Pakistan scored _____ out of 100 in report 'Freedom on the Net 2024', produced by Freedom House.

• A. 27
• B. 38
• C. 50
• D. 72Broadcast & Network News

Explanation: Pakistan received 27 out of 100 in Freedom on the Net 2024. A lower score indicates weaker internet freedom, placing Pakistan among the countries classified as not free.

130. When the Supreme Court set aside the government job quota scheme for family members of low-grade employees who retire on medical grounds, die during the service or become disabled?

• A. September 18, 2024
• B. October 18, 2024
• C. September 30, 2024
• D. October 10, 2024

Explanation: The Supreme Court set aside the family-employment quota scheme on October 18, 2024, holding that such appointments conflicted with merit-based recruitment principles. September 18 is the tempting date because it was also reported during the same period.