Free Constitutional Law MCQs with Answers
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. 3 and 23
- B. 5 and 24
- C. 4 and 25
- D. None of these
Explanation: Article 4 embodies lawful treatment and protection of rights, while Article 25 establishes equality before law and equal protection of…
Correct answer: 4 and 25- A. Uni-party system
- B. Bi-party system
- C. Multi-party system
- D. None of these
Explanation: Pakistan has multiple political parties competing in elections and forming governments or coalitions, so its party system is classified as…
Correct answer: Multi-party system- A. 1/4 of members
- B. 1/2 of members
- C. 2/3 of members
- D. None of these
Explanation: Under Article 60, the quorum for a sitting of the Senate is one-fourth of its total membership.
Correct answer: 1/4 of members- A. Democratic republic of Pakistan
- B. Islamic Democratic Republic
- C. Islamic Republic of Pakistan
- D. None of these
Explanation: Article 1 gives the constitutional name as the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
Correct answer: Islamic Republic of Pakistan- A. 231
- B. 232
- C. 233
- D. 234
Explanation: Article 232 authorises a proclamation of emergency when Pakistan’s security is threatened by war, external aggression, or certain internal…
Correct answer: 232- A. Less than 8 members
- B. Not more than 20
- C. Both (A) and (B)
- D. None of these
Explanation: Article 228 requires the Council of Islamic Ideology to have not fewer than eight and not more than twenty members.
Correct answer: Both (A) and (B)- A. Right to Information
- B. Right to a fair trial
- C. Right to Education
- D. Right to freedom of expression
Explanation: Article 19-A was inserted to secure access to information in matters of public importance, subject to legal regulation and reasonable…
Correct answer: Right to Information- A. Right to Information
- B. Right to Education
- C. Right to a fair trial
- D. Right to freedom of expression
Explanation: Article 10-A guarantees the right to a fair trial and due process in the determination of civil rights and obligations or criminal…
Correct answer: Right to a fair trial- A. In the hand of Centre
- B. In the hands of Provinces
- C. Divided between A and B
- D. Non of These
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 Pakistan
- C. In the name of peoples
- 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. Urdu and Bengali
- D. Non of These
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. Bi cameral
- B. Uni 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. Two
- C. 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: Two- A. Islamic Republic of Pakistan
- B. Republic of Pakistan
- C. None of the above
- D. Non of These
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. Parliamentary From
- B. Presidential Form
- 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. Single
- B. Double
- C. Both (a) and (b)
- D. Non of These
Explanation: The Constitution provided for single citizenship of Pakistan rather than separate provincial citizenship.
Correct answer: Single- A. 340
- B. 310
- C. 240
- D. Non of These
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