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  • A. It forms a substantive part of the Constitution
  • B. It serves only as a parliamentary preamble
  • C. It operates as an ordinary federal statute
  • D. It applies only to matters of foreign policy

Explanation: Article 2A makes the Objectives Resolution a substantive part of the Constitution.

Correct answer: It forms a substantive part of the Constitution
  • A. The Supreme Court of Pakistan
  • B. The Federal Shariat Court
  • C. The relevant Provincial Assembly
  • D. The Council of Common Interests

Explanation: Article 185 gives the Supreme Court appellate jurisdiction over judgments, decrees, orders and sentences of High Courts, subject to…

Correct answer: The Supreme Court of Pakistan
  • A. Approval by that Provincial Assembly
  • B. Approval by the concerned High Court
  • C. Approval by the Council of Islamic Ideology
  • D. Approval by the National Finance Commission

Explanation: Article 239 requires the concerned Provincial Assembly to pass the bill by a two-thirds majority before the amendment can proceed.

Correct answer: Approval by that Provincial Assembly
  • A. The President of Pakistan
  • B. The Chief Justice of Pakistan
  • C. The Prime Minister alone
  • D. The Chairman of the Senate

Explanation: Article 233 authorizes the President to issue such an order during an emergency, subject to the constitutional procedure.

Correct answer: The President of Pakistan
  • A. Five years
  • B. Four years
  • C. Six years
  • D. Seven years

Explanation: Article 215 provides a five-year term for the Chief Election Commissioner.

Correct answer: Five years
  • A. Five years
  • B. Four years
  • C. Three years
  • D. Six years

Explanation: Under Article 107, a Provincial Assembly continues for five years from its first meeting unless it is sooner dissolved.

Correct answer: Five years
  • A. The Attorney-General for Pakistan
  • B. The Auditor-General of Pakistan
  • C. The Chief Election Commissioner
  • D. The Chairman of the Council of Islamic Ideology

Explanation: Article 57 gives the Attorney-General the right to speak and otherwise take part in proceedings of either House and their committees…

Correct answer: The Attorney-General for Pakistan
  • A. Islam is the State religion
  • B. Islam is the sole source of legislation
  • C. Islam is a provincial religion
  • D. Islam is a matter of private belief only

Explanation: Article 2 declares Islam to be the State religion of Pakistan. This declaration does not mean that Islam is described as a provincial…

Correct answer: Islam is the State religion
  • A. The President, National Assembly and Senate
  • B. The Prime Minister, Senate and Supreme Court
  • C. The President, Cabinet and National Assembly
  • D. The Senate, Provincial Assemblies and President

Explanation: Article 50 defines Parliament as consisting of the President and two Houses, namely the National Assembly and the Senate.

Correct answer: The President, National Assembly and Senate
  • A. The Federal Government
  • B. The Supreme Court of Pakistan
  • C. The Election Commission of Pakistan
  • D. The Council of Islamic Ideology

Explanation: Article 29 requires the Federal Government to prepare and lay the relevant annual report before Parliament.

Correct answer: The Federal Government
  • A. The Prime Minister
  • B. The President
  • C. The Chief Justice of Pakistan
  • D. The Attorney-General for Pakistan

Explanation: The President may seek the Supreme Court's advisory opinion on a question of law of public importance.

Correct answer: The President
  • A. It may be reviewed by any High Court
  • B. Its validity cannot be questioned in any court
  • C. It requires approval by the Supreme Court
  • D. It expires after the next general election

Explanation: Article 239(5) states that no amendment of the Constitution can be questioned in any court on any ground.

Correct answer: Its validity cannot be questioned in any court
  • A. A province fails to pass its annual budget
  • B. The financial stability or credit of Pakistan is threatened
  • C. The State Bank changes its monetary policy
  • D. Parliament cannot approve a taxation bill

Explanation: Article 235 applies when the financial stability or credit of Pakistan, or any part of it, is threatened.

Correct answer: The financial stability or credit of Pakistan is threatened
  • A. Thirty-five years
  • B. Forty years
  • C. Forty-five years
  • D. Fifty years

Explanation: Article 41 requires a presidential candidate to be at least 45 years old, besides meeting other constitutional qualifications.

Correct answer: Forty-five years
  • A. The President of Pakistan
  • B. The Prime Minister of Pakistan
  • C. The Chief Justice of Pakistan
  • D. The Chairman of the Senate

Explanation: The Prime Minister chairs the Council of Common Interests under Article 153.

Correct answer: The Prime Minister of Pakistan
  • A. Seven days
  • B. Fourteen days
  • C. Twenty-one days
  • D. Thirty days

Explanation: Under Article 73, the Senate may make recommendations on a Money Bill within fourteen days.

Correct answer: Fourteen days
  • A. The right to privacy
  • B. The right to fair trial and due process
  • C. The right to information
  • D. The right to education

Explanation: Article 10A guarantees the right to a fair trial and due process for the determination of civil rights and obligations or criminal…

Correct answer: The right to fair trial and due process
  • A. The Judicial Commission of Pakistan
  • B. The Supreme Judicial Council
  • C. The Federal Shariat Court
  • D. The Council of Common Interests

Explanation: The Supreme Judicial Council examines whether a judge is incapable of performing duties or has been guilty of misconduct.

Correct answer: The Supreme Judicial Council
  • A. The inviolability of the dignity of man
  • B. The secrecy of political party funds
  • C. The independence of the Election Commission
  • D. The immunity of ministers from prosecution

Explanation: Article 14 declares the dignity of man inviolable and also protects the privacy of home, subject to law.

Correct answer: The inviolability of the dignity of man
  • A. To nominate a caretaker government
  • B. To account for the source of its funds according to law
  • C. To contest every general election
  • D. To obtain approval from the Senate for its manifesto

Explanation: Article 17(3) requires every political party to account for the source of its funds in accordance with law.

Correct answer: To account for the source of its funds according to law