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377 Constitutional Law MCQs from Law and Constitution, each with the correct answer and a written explanation of why it is correct. Free and unlimited, with no account needed.
The Constitution defines the powers and relationships of the legislature, executive and judiciary, while establishing federalism, provincial autonomy and the legal framework of the state. Coverage includes fundamental rights, principles of policy, constitutional offices, judicial review, emergency provisions, elections and the procedure for constitutional amendments, with attention to Pakistan’s constitutional structure.
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- A. Memers of National Assembly
- B. Senate members
- C. Both A and B
- D. None of above
Explanation: Article 63 concerns disqualifications for membership of Parliament, so it applies to members or candidates for both the National Assembly…
Correct answer: Both A and B- A. General election
- B. Proportional representation
- C. None of above
- D. None of above
Explanation: Senators are elected through proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote, rather than through a direct…
Correct answer: Proportional representation- A. Direct
- B. Indirect
- C. None of above
- D. None of above
Explanation: Pakistan’s President is elected indirectly by an electoral college consisting of the Senate, National Assembly and provincial assemblies.
Correct answer: Indirect244. Under Article 58, the President shall dissolve the National Assembly at advice of_________________?
- A. Speaker
- B. Chairman of Senate
- C. Prime Minister
- D. None of above
Explanation: Under Article 58, the President dissolves the National Assembly on the advice of the Prime Minister, subject to the constitutional…
Correct answer: Prime Minister- A. 25 years
- B. 30 years
- C. 35 years
- D. None of above
Explanation: Article 62 sets 25 years as the minimum age for membership of the National Assembly.
Correct answer: 25 years- A. 50
- B. 51
- C. 52
- D. None of above
Explanation: Article 52 fixes the National Assembly's term at five years from its first meeting, unless it is dissolved earlier.
Correct answer: 52247. Article ___________ of the Constitution of 1973 deals with removal or impeachment of President?
- A. 45
- B. 46
- C. 47
- D. None of above
Explanation: Article 47 establishes the procedure for removing or impeaching the President, including the required notice, investigation and…
Correct answer: 47- A. 45
- B. 56
- C. 47
- D. None of above
Explanation: Article 45 gives the President power to grant pardons, reprieves and respites, and to remit, suspend or commute sentences in specified…
Correct answer: 45- A. 35
- B. 36
- C. Both A and B
- D. None of above
Explanation: Article 36 directs the State to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of minorities, including their due representation in federal…
Correct answer: 36- A. Article 28, of the Constitution
- B. Article 35, of the Constitution
- C. Article 36, of the Constitution
- D. None of above
Explanation: Article 35 requires the State to protect marriage, the family, the mother and the child.
Correct answer: Article 35, of the Constitution- A. Article 15
- B. Article 19
- C. Article 19-A
- D. None of above
Explanation: Article 19-A expressly guarantees the right to have access to information in matters of public importance, subject to lawful regulation.
Correct answer: Article 19-A- A. 20
- B. 21
- C. 22
- D. None of above
Explanation: Article 21 protects a person from being compelled to pay a special tax whose proceeds are used for the propagation or maintenance of a…
Correct answer: 21- A. Freedom of trade
- B. Freedom of business or profession
- C. Both A and B
- D. None of above
Explanation: Article 18 protects the freedom to enter any lawful trade, business or profession, so both listed descriptions are covered.
Correct answer: Both A and B- A. 121
- B. 15
- C. 16
- D. None of above
Explanation: Article 16 guarantees every citizen the right to assemble peacefully and without arms, subject to reasonable restrictions imposed by law.
Correct answer: 16- A. 14
- B. 14(I)
- C. 14(2)
- D. None of above
Explanation: The prohibition on torture for extracting evidence appears specifically in Article 14(2), while Article 14(1) protects the dignity and…
Correct answer: 14(2)- A. Terrorism
- B. Illegal detention
- C. Retrospective punishment
- D. None of above
Explanation: Article 12 protects against retrospective punishment by prohibiting conviction or punishment for an act that was not an offence when…
Correct answer: Retrospective punishment- A. Fundamental
- B. Inherent
- C. Natural
- D. None of these
Explanation: The right to fair trial and due process is expressly recognised as a fundamental right under Article 10A.
Correct answer: Fundamental- A. Article 8
- B. Article 10
- C. Article 12
- D. None of these
Explanation: Article 10 sets out safeguards as to arrest and detention, including the right to be informed of the grounds of arrest and to consult a…
Correct answer: Article 10- A. 8 to 28
- B. 8 to 30
- C. 8 to 32
- D. None of these
Explanation: Fundamental Rights are contained in Part II, Chapter 1, covering Articles 8 to 28 of the Constitution.
Correct answer: 8 to 28- A. To be void
- B. To be illegal
- C. To be valid
- D. None of these
Explanation: Article 8 declares laws inconsistent with or in derogation of fundamental rights to be void, to the extent of that inconsistency.
Correct answer: To be void