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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 years115. Who serves as the Chairman of the Council of Common Interests under the Constitution of Pakistan?
- 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