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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. 3rd July, 1997
- B. 3rd August, 1997
- C. 3rd September, 1997
- D. None of above
Explanation: The Constitution (Fourteenth Amendment) Act, 1997 was enacted on 3 July 1997.
Correct answer: 3rd July, 1997- A. 11th
- B. 12th
- C. 13th
- D. None of above
Explanation: The Thirteenth Amendment Act, 1997 omitted Article 58(2)(b), which had empowered the President to dissolve the National Assembly.
Correct answer: 13th- A. 28th July, 1991
- B. 28th August, 1991
- C. 28th September, 1991
- D. None of above
Explanation: The Constitution (Twelfth Amendment) Act, 1991 was published in the official Gazette on 28 July 1991.
Correct answer: 28th July, 1991- A. 27th March, 1987
- B. 28th March, 1987
- C. 29th March, 1987
- D. None of above
Explanation: The Constitution (Tenth Amendment) Act, 1987 was published in the official Gazette on 29 March 1987.
Correct answer: 29th March, 1987- A. Illegality of procedure
- B. Dissolution of National Assembly
- C. None of above
- D. None of above
Explanation: The Ninth Amendment Bill of 1986 lapsed when the National Assembly was dissolved before the legislative process was completed.
Correct answer: Dissolution of National Assembly- A. 15
- B. 16
- C. 17
- D. None of above
Explanation: The Eighth Amendment made changes to 17 constitutional articles and also validated several actions taken during the period of martial law.
Correct answer: 17- A. 9th November, 1985
- B. 9th October, 1985
- C. 9th December, 1985
- D. None of above
Explanation: The Constitution (Eighth Amendment) Act, 1985 was enacted on 9 November 1985.
Correct answer: 9th November, 1985- A. 11th November, 1977
- B. 16th May, 1977
- C. 16th June, 1977
- D. None of above
Explanation: The Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1977 was published in the official Gazette on 16 May 1977.
Correct answer: 16th May, 1977- A. 3 Articles
- B. 4 Articles
- C. 5 Articles
- D. None of above
Explanation: The Sixth Amendment amended four constitutional articles, including provisions concerning the retirement or tenure of judges of the…
Correct answer: 4 Articles- A. 31st December, 1976
- B. 1st January, 1976
- C. 1st February, 1976
- D. None of above
Explanation: The Sixth Amendment to the 1973 Constitution was enacted on 31 December 1976.
Correct answer: 31st December, 1976- A. 13th September, 1976
- B. 13th October, 1976
- C. 13th November, 1976
- D. None of above
Explanation: The Fifth Amendment to Pakistan’s 1973 Constitution was enacted on 13 September 1976.
Correct answer: 13th September, 1976- A. 2 Articles (106, 260)
- B. 3 Articles (Article 1, 17 and 19)
- C. 4 Articles (Article 1, 17, 19 and 160)
- D. None of above
Explanation: The Second Amendment amended Articles 106 and 260, mainly to address representation and the constitutional definition of a Muslim and…
Correct answer: 2 Articles (106, 260)- A. 12
- B. 16
- C. 18
- D. None of above
Explanation: The First Amendment made changes across 16 Articles of the Constitution.
Correct answer: 16- A. 4th Schedule
- B. 5th Schedule
- C. 6th Schedule
- D. None of above
Explanation: The Fifth Schedule sets out the remuneration, privileges and terms and conditions of service of judges of the superior courts.
Correct answer: 5th Schedule- A. 3rd
- B. 4th
- C. 5th
- D. None of above
Explanation: The Fourth Schedule contains the Federal Legislative List, which specifies legislative subjects assigned to the federal legislature.
Correct answer: 4th- A. Prime Minister
- B. President
- C. National Assembly
- D. None of above
Explanation: The Second Schedule prescribes the procedure for election of the President, including the role of the electoral college.
Correct answer: President297. A bill passed by the Parliament (both houses) and assented by the President is called _____________?
- A. An Act
- B. An Ordinance
- C. Prime Minister
- D. None of above
Explanation: Once a bill passed by Parliament receives the President’s assent, it becomes an Act of Parliament.
Correct answer: An Act- A. President
- B. Prime Minister
- C. Federal Government
- D. None of above
Explanation: Article 5(2) requires approval of the Federal Government before a Pakistani citizen accepts a title, honour or decoration from a foreign…
Correct answer: Federal Government- A. Article 247
- B. Article 248
- C. Article 249
- D. None of above
Explanation: Article 248 provides constitutional protection to the President and other specified office-holders from criminal proceedings during their…
Correct answer: Article 248- A. Simple majority
- B. 2/3 majority
- C. 1/4 majority
- D. None of above
Explanation: Under Article 239, a constitutional amendment requires at least a two-thirds majority of the total membership of each House of Parliament…
Correct answer: 2/3 majority