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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. 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. Federal
- C. Both A and B
- D. Non of These
Explanation: The 1956 Constitution established Pakistan as a federal state, distributing legislative powers between the centre and the provinces.
Correct answer: Federal- A. 35
- B. 40
- 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. Parliamentary
- B. Presidential
- 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. 3
- C. 5
- 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 Feb, 1956
- B. 14th Aug, 1956
- C. 23rd March, 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. Definitions
- B. Kinds of Civil Courts
- 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: 28129. Probationary period as provided in Civil Service (Judicial Branch) Rules, 1962 is_____________?
- A. 1 year
- B. 2 years
- C. 3 years
- D. None of above
Explanation: The prescribed probationary period for an appointee under the Civil Service (Judicial Branch) Rules, 1962 is two years.
Correct answer: 2 years- A. Law graduation
- B. Bar at law
- C. Be a member of advocates of Scotland
- D. All of above
Explanation: Section 7 recognizes the stated legal qualifications, including a law degree, qualification as a barrister, or membership of the Faculty…
Correct answer: All of above- A. Federal Government
- B. Provincial Government concerned
- C. Local Government concerned
- D. None of above
Explanation: In these provincial judicial-service rules, “Government” means the Provincial Government concerned, not the Federal or local government.
Correct answer: Provincial Government concerned132. The Schedule of West Pakistan Civil Court Ordinance, 1962 describe_________ Act and Ordinances?
- A. Nine
- B. Ten
- C. Eleven
- D. Twelve
Explanation: The Schedule to the Ordinance lists eleven Acts and Ordinances affected or referred to by it.
Correct answer: Eleven- A. Officer of the Court
- B. Reader of the Court
- C. Reader of the Court
- D. All of above
Explanation: The seal is kept in the custody of the officer of the court, who is responsible for its safe custody and proper use.
Correct answer: Officer of the Court- A. 2 inch
- B. 3 inch
- C. 3
- D. None of above
Explanation: The prescribed court seal is two inches in size. Option c is incomplete and does not state a different usable measurement.
Correct answer: 2 inch- A. Place of the Court
- B. Officer of the Court
- C. Seal of the Court
- D. None of above
Explanation: Section 26 specifically concerns the seal of the court, including its custody and use.
Correct answer: Seal of the Court- A. Limited
- B. Unlimited
- C. Depends upon circumstances
- D. None of above
Explanation: The relevant civil-court jurisdiction in suits against the State and public servants acting officially is unlimited as to the value of the…
Correct answer: Unlimited- A. Karachi
- B. Lahore
- C. Islamabad
- D. None of these
Explanation: The Constitution of 1962 recognised Islamabad as Pakistan’s capital, replacing Karachi in that constitutional arrangement.
Correct answer: Islamabad- A. Sixty years
- B. Sixty two years
- C. Sixty five years
- D. None of these
Explanation: Under the Constitution of 1962, a High Court judge ordinarily retired on attaining 60 years of age.
Correct answer: Sixty years- A. Uni Cameral
- B. Bi Cameral
- C. Tri-Cameral
- D. None of these
Explanation: The Constitution of 1962 established a unicameral legislature, consisting of a single National Assembly.
Correct answer: Uni Cameral- A. President
- B. Prime-Minister
- C. chef minister
- D. None of these
Explanation: The 1962 Constitution adopted a presidential system in which executive authority was centred in the President.
Correct answer: President