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. Republic of Pakistan
- B. Islamic Republic of Pakistan
- C. Islamic Democratic Pakistan
- D. None of theseStream History Documentaries
Explanation: The 1962 Constitution initially named the country the Republic of Pakistan.
Correct answer: Republic of Pakistan- A. Islam
- B. Non believer
- C. No restriction upon
- D. None of these
Explanation: The 1962 Constitution did not require the Speaker of the National Assembly to be Muslim.
Correct answer: No restriction upon- A. 13
- B. 23
- C. 33
- D. None of these
Explanation: Article 23 of the 1962 Constitution empowered the President to dissolve the National Assembly.
Correct answer: 23- A. Parliament
- B. Provincial assemblies
- C. Electoral College
- D. None of these
Explanation: The President under the 1962 Constitution was elected indirectly by an Electoral College consisting of elected representatives.
Correct answer: Electoral College- A. Direct
- B. Indirect
- C. Both (a) and (b)
- D. None of these
Explanation: Presidential election under the 1962 Constitution was indirect, conducted through the Electoral College.
Correct answer: Indirect- A. Chief Executive
- B. Martial Law Administrator
- C. President
- D. None of these
Explanation: Article 226 contained a transitional provision under which Ayub Khan became the first President under the 1962 constitutional order.
Correct answer: President- A. One man show
- B. Sign of dictatorship
- C. Absolute Constitution
- D. None of theseConsult Local Attorneys
Explanation: The 1962 Constitution is commonly described as a one-man constitution because it concentrated substantial authority in President Ayub…
Correct answer: One man show- A. March, 1969
- B. June, 1970
- C. July 1970 of 1962
- D. None of theseConsult Civil Lawyers
Explanation: The 1962 Constitution was abrogated in March 1969, when General Yahya Khan took power after Ayub Khan's resignation.
Correct answer: March, 1969- A. General Tikka Khan
- B. General Agha Muhammad Yahya Khan
- C. General Asghar Khan
- D. None of these
Explanation: General Yahya Khan abrogated the 1962 Constitution on 25 March 1969 after assuming power under martial law.
Correct answer: General Agha Muhammad Yahya Khan- A. Six years
- B. Seven years
- C. Eight years
- D. None of these
Explanation: The Constitution was promulgated in June 1962 and abrogated in March 1969, so it remained operative for nearly seven years.
Correct answer: Seven years- A. Provisional Constitution Order of 1969
- B. Legal Frame Work Order of 1971
- C. Constitution of 1973
- D. None of these
Explanation: After Yahya Khan abrogated the 1962 Constitution, the Provisional Constitution Order of 1969 provided the temporary constitutional…
Correct answer: Provisional Constitution Order of 1969- A. Ordinance
- B. Instrument
- C. Bill
- D. None of theseConsult Local Attorneys
Explanation: Article 29 allowed the President to promulgate an ordinance when the National Assembly was not in session, giving it the force of an Act…
Correct answer: Ordinance- A. Provincial autonomy
- B. Independence
- C. Self control
- D. None of these
Explanation: The 1962 Constitution formally provided for provincial autonomy, although the presidential system and strong central authority limited its…
Correct answer: Provincial autonomy- A. Urdu
- B. Bengali
- C. Both A and B
- D. None of these
Explanation: The 1962 Constitution recognised both Urdu and Bengali as the national languages of Pakistan, reflecting the country’s two-wing structure…
Correct answer: Both A and B- A. Sixty years
- B. Sixty two years
- C. Sixty five years
- D. None of these
Explanation: A Supreme Court judge under the 1962 Constitution could hold office until attaining 65 years of age, unless he resigned or was removed…
Correct answer: Sixty five years- A. Supreme Court
- B. Federal Court
- C. Federal Shariat Court
- D. None of theseConsult Trial Lawyers
Explanation: The Supreme Court was the highest court under the 1962 Constitution. The Federal Shariat Court was created much later under the 1973…
Correct answer: Supreme Court- A. 4 years
- B. 5 years
- C. 6 years
- D. None of these
Explanation: The President’s term under the 1962 Constitution was five years. This was a fixed constitutional term and should not be confused with the…
Correct answer: 5 years- A. December
- B. October
- C. August
- D. None of these
Explanation: The Second Amendment in December 1963 changed the state’s name from the Republic of Pakistan to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
Correct answer: December159. The Constitution of 1962, provided Federation consisting centre and _________________ provinces?
- A. 2
- B. 3
- C. 1
- D. None of these
Explanation: The 1962 Constitution retained Pakistan as a federation of two provinces, East Pakistan and West Pakistan, alongside the central government.
Correct answer: 2- A. President
- B. Prime-Minister
- C. Speaker
- D. None of these
Explanation: Article 13 of the 1962 Constitution provided the procedure for impeachment and removal of the President.
Correct answer: President