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  • A. In the hand of Centre
  • B. In the hands of Provinces
  • C. Non of These
  • D. Divided between A and B

Explanation: The 1956 Constitution established a federal structure, so governmental powers were distributed between the Centre and the provinces.

Correct answer: Divided between A and B
  • A. In the name of Islam
  • B. In the name of peoples
  • C. In the name of Pakistan
  • D. Non of TheseSend Money Overseas

Explanation: The Constitution stated that the people of Pakistan, through their chosen representatives, adopted, enacted, and gave the Constitution to…

Correct answer: In the name of peoples
  • A. 240 Articles 10 parts
  • B. 280 Articles 7 parts
  • C. 234 Articles 13 parts
  • D. Non of These

Explanation: The 1956 Constitution contained 234 Articles arranged into 13 Parts. The other listed combinations do not match its structure.

Correct answer: 234 Articles 13 parts
  • A. Urdu and English
  • B. Urdu and Hindi
  • C. Non of These
  • D. Urdu and Bengali

Explanation: The 1956 Constitution recognized Urdu and Bengali as the national languages, reflecting the linguistic status of both wings of Pakistan.

Correct answer: Urdu and Bengali
  • A. Uni Cameral
  • B. Bi cameral
  • C. Tri Cameral
  • D. Non of These

Explanation: The 1956 Constitution established a unicameral legislature consisting of one chamber, the National Assembly.

Correct answer: Uni Cameral
  • A. One
  • B. Three
  • C. Two
  • D. Non of These

Explanation: Fundamental Rights were set out in Part II of the 1956 Constitution, alongside the Principles of Policy.

Correct answer: Two
  • A. Non of These
  • B. Republic of Pakistan
  • C. None of the above
  • D. Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Explanation: The 1956 Constitution gave Pakistan the formal name Islamic Republic of Pakistan, marking the country’s transition from a dominion to an…

Correct answer: Islamic Republic of Pakistan
  • A. Peoples
  • B. President
  • C. Prime Minister
  • D. Non of These

Explanation: The Constitution was framed and adopted in the name of the people, as expressed by the Constituent Assembly’s opening formula, “We, the…

Correct answer: Peoples
  • A. Presidential Form
  • B. Parliamentary From
  • C. Dictatorship
  • D. Non of These

Explanation: The 1956 Constitution adopted a parliamentary form of government, making the Prime Minister and cabinet responsible to the legislature.

Correct answer: Parliamentary From
  • A. Non of These
  • B. Double
  • C. Both (a) and (b)
  • D. Single

Explanation: The Constitution provided for single citizenship of Pakistan rather than separate provincial citizenship.

Correct answer: Single
  • A. 340
  • B. Non of These
  • C. 240
  • D. 310

Explanation: The National Assembly had 310 members: 300 general seats, divided equally between East and West Pakistan, plus 10 seats reserved for…

Correct answer: 310
  • A. October, 1958
  • B. June, 1956
  • C. July, 1956
  • D. Non of These

Explanation: President Iskander Mirza abrogated the 1956 Constitution on 7 October 1958, so the month given in option a is correct.

Correct answer: October, 1958
  • A. Part one
  • B. Part two
  • C. Part three
  • D. Non of These

Explanation: Fundamental Rights were set out in Part II of the 1956 Constitution, alongside the Principles of Policy.

Correct answer: Part two
  • A. Unitary
  • B. Non of These
  • C. Both A and B
  • D. Federal

Explanation: The 1956 Constitution established Pakistan as a federal state, distributing legislative powers between the centre and the provinces.

Correct answer: Federal
  • A. 40
  • B. 35
  • C. 45
  • D. Non of These

Explanation: A candidate for President under the 1956 Constitution had to be at least 40 years old.

Correct answer: 40
  • A. Presidential
  • B. Parliamentary
  • C. None of the above
  • D. Non of These

Explanation: The 1956 Constitution adopted a parliamentary form of government, with the President as constitutional head and the Prime Minister…

Correct answer: Parliamentary
  • A. 2
  • B. 5
  • C. 3
  • D. Non of These

Explanation: Article 3 of the 1956 Constitution defined the term State. Article 2 dealt with the state religion, while Article 5 concerned loyalty to…

Correct answer: 3
  • A. 23rd March, 1956
  • B. 14th Aug, 1956
  • C. 23rd Feb, 1956
  • D. Non of These

Explanation: The 1956 Constitution came into force on 23 March 1956, Pakistan Day. Its enforcement date should not be confused with the date on which…

Correct answer: 23rd March, 1956
  • A. Kinds of Civil Courts
  • B. Definitions
  • C. Kinds of Court's staffs
  • D. None of above

Explanation: Section 2 is the interpretation provision, so it defines terms used in the Ordinance.

Correct answer: Definitions
  • A. 26
  • B. 27
  • C. 28
  • D. None of above

Explanation: The West Pakistan Civil Courts Ordinance, 1962 contains 28 sections, followed by its Schedule.

Correct answer: 28