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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. Article 238
- B. Article 239(2)
- C. Article 239(4)
- D. Article 240Legal
Explanation: Article 239(4) prescribes the special procedure for altering the limits of a province, requiring the relevant Provincial Assembly's…
Correct answer: Article 239(4)- A. appointments of judges of Supreme Court
- B. high courts
- C. federal Shariat courts
- D. all of these Courts & Judiciary
Explanation: Article 175A establishes the constitutional process for appointing judges of the Supreme Court, High Courts and Federal Shariat Court…
Correct answer: all of these Courts & Judiciary- A. Article 240
- B. Article 245
- C. Article 199
- D. Article 200Legal
Explanation: Article 245(4) restricts a High Court from exercising Article 199 jurisdiction in an area where the Armed Forces are acting in aid of…
Correct answer: Article 245- A. autonomous institutions
- B. departments
- C. governments
- D. legal Persons
Explanation: Article 184(1) gives the Supreme Court exclusive original jurisdiction over disputes between two or more governments.
Correct answer: governments- A. twenty
- B. twenty-two
- C. twenty-four
- D. twenty-five
Explanation: Article 62(1)(d) requires a candidate for the National Assembly to be at least 25 years old.
Correct answer: twenty-five- A. five to sixteen
- B. five to eighteen
- C. five to twenty
- D. six to fifteen
Explanation: Article 25-A requires the State to provide free and compulsory education to children aged five to sixteen years.
Correct answer: five to sixteen- A. ninety days
- B. one year
- C. two years
- D. three years
Explanation: In Syed Zafar Ali Shah, the Supreme Court allowed the Chief Executive a maximum period of three years from 12 October 1999 to achieve his…
Correct answer: three years- A. held appropriate
- B. held effective
- C. held valid
- D. set aside
Explanation: In State v. Dosso, the Supreme Court set aside the High Court’s order and accepted the revolutionary-legality approach associated with…
Correct answer: set aside- A. Constitutional supremacy
- B. Fundamental right
- C. High treason
- D. State necessityConstitutional Law & Civil Rights
Explanation: In Begum Nusrat Bhutto v. Chief of Army Staff, General Zia’s takeover was validated under the doctrine of state necessity.
Correct answer: State necessityConstitutional Law & Civil Rights- A. 5 Days
- B. 10 Days
- C. 15 Days
- D. 20 DaysConsult Local Attorneys
Explanation: Under Article 116, the Governor must deal with a provincial bill within ten days by assenting to it or returning it where constitutionally…
Correct answer: 10 Days- A. Attorney General
- B. Advocate General
- C. both
- D. None of the these
Explanation: Under Order XXVII-A of the Code of Civil Procedure, the Advocate General is notified when the constitutional question concerns a…
Correct answer: Advocate General- A. 140 Days
- B. 130 Days
- C. 120 Days
- D. 110 Days
Explanation: The Legal Framework Order, 1970 required the National Assembly to frame the Constitution within 120 days of its first meeting.
Correct answer: 120 Days- A. 26
- B. 27
- C. 28
- D. 29
Explanation: Part II, Chapter 1 of the Constitution covers Fundamental Rights from Article 8 through Article 28.
Correct answer: 28- A. 9
- B. 6
- C. 8
- D. 7
Explanation: The Rules of Business, 1973 contain seven schedules, which support the allocation of governmental subjects and the distribution of…
Correct answer: 7- A. Article 4
- B. Article 7
- C. Article 9
- D. Article 6
Explanation: Article 6 defines and penalises high treason for abrogating, subverting, suspending or holding the Constitution in abeyance.
Correct answer: Article 6- A. 90 days
- B. 60 days
- C. 120 days
- D. None of these
Explanation: Under Article 224(1), when the term of an Assembly expires, the general election must be held within 60 days after the expiry date.
Correct answer: 60 days- A. 120 days
- B. 90 days
- C. 30 days
- D. SC decides
Explanation: Article 224(2) requires an election within 90 days after dissolution of the National Assembly or a Provincial Assembly.
Correct answer: 90 days- A. Article 208
- B. Article 218
- C. Article 228
- D. None of these
Explanation: Article 218 establishes the Election Commission of Pakistan and sets out its constitutional composition.
Correct answer: Article 218- A. Article 34
- B. Article 35
- C. Article 36
- D. None of these
Explanation: Article 36 directs the State to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of minorities, including their due representation in federal…
Correct answer: Article 36- A. Freedom of moment
- B. Freedom of association
- C. Freedom of trade
- D. Freedom of speech
Explanation: Article 18 guarantees every citizen the right to enter a lawful profession or occupation and to conduct any lawful trade or business…
Correct answer: Freedom of trade