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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. 35 years
- B. 40 years
- C. 45 years
- D. None of these
Explanation: A presidential candidate under the 1962 Constitution had to be at least 35 years old.
Correct answer: 35 years- A. 21 years
- B. 20 years
- C. 18 years
- D. None of these
Explanation: The minimum voting age under the 1962 Constitution was 21 years. The voting age was later reduced to 18 years under subsequent…
Correct answer: 21 years- A. Parliamentary
- B. Presidential
- C. None of the above
- D. None of these
Explanation: The 1962 Constitution replaced the parliamentary model with a presidential system, concentrating executive authority in the President.
Correct answer: Presidential- A. O.XXVII
- B. O.XXVII-A
- C. O.XXVIII
- D. None of the these
Explanation: Order XXVII-A applies where a suit involves a substantial question concerning the interpretation of the Constitution or the validity of…
Correct answer: O.XXVII-A- A. Attorney General
- B. Advocate General
- C. Both A and B
- D. None of the these
Explanation: Where a suit involves constitutional interpretation and a question affecting the Federal Government, notice is served on the…
Correct answer: Attorney General- A. 2nd and 3rd
- B. 4th and 5th
- C. 6th and 7th
- D. None of above
Explanation: The Twentieth Amendment made changes connected with the Election Commission and caretaker governments, including amendments to the Second…
Correct answer: 2nd and 3rd- A. 7
- B. 8
- C. 9
- D. None of above
Explanation: The Twentieth Amendment amended seven constitutional Articles, mainly concerning the Election Commission, its appointments and caretaker…
Correct answer: 7- A. 6
- B. 7
- C. 8
- D. None of above
Explanation: The Nineteenth Amendment amended six Articles of the Constitution, largely refining the judicial-appointment framework introduced by the…
Correct answer: 6- A. 58
- B. 58(2)
- C. 58(2)(b)
- D. None of above
Explanation: The Eighteenth Amendment removed the President’s discretionary dissolution power contained in Article 58(2)(b), thereby restoring the…
Correct answer: 58(2)(b)- A. 18th Amendment
- B. 19th Amendment
- C. None of the above
- D. None of above
Explanation: The Eighteenth Amendment changed the province’s constitutional name from North-West Frontier Province to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Correct answer: 18th Amendment- A. 19
- B. 20
- C. 21
- D. None of above
Explanation: The Eighteenth Amendment substituted 20 Articles in the Constitution, while also adding and omitting other provisions.
Correct answer: 20- A. 19th April, 2010
- B. 20th April, 2011
- C. None of above
- D. None of aboveConsult Local Attorneys
Explanation: The Eighteenth Amendment was enacted on 19 April 2010 after presidential assent.
Correct answer: 19th April, 2010- A. 15th
- B. 16th
- C. 17th
- D. None of above
Explanation: The Seventeenth Amendment inserted Article 58(3), requiring presidential dissolution of the National Assembly under Article 58(2)(b) to be…
Correct answer: 17th- A. 1(27)
- B. 2(27, 29)
- C. 3(27, 29, 40)
- D. None of above
Explanation: The Sixteenth Amendment amended Article 27(1), extending the period for provincial or regional quotas in government services.
Correct answer: 1(27)- A. 3rd August, 1997
- B. 3rd August, 1998
- C. 3rd August, 1999
- D. None of above
Explanation: The Constitution (Sixteenth Amendment) Act was enacted on 3 August 1999.
Correct answer: 3rd August, 1999- A. 15th October, 1997
- B. 15th October, 1998
- C. 15th October, 1999
- D. None of above
Explanation: The Fifteenth Amendment Bill was passed by the National Assembly on 15 October 1998.
Correct answer: 15th October, 1998- A. 3rd July, 1997
- B. 4th July, 1997
- C. 5th July, 1997
- D. None of above
Explanation: The Fourteenth Amendment was published in the official Gazette on 4 July 1997.
Correct answer: 4th July, 1997178. Through __________ Amendment new Article 63A (Disqualification on ground of defection) was added ?
- A. Thirteenth
- B. Fourteenth
- C. Fifteenth
- D. None of above
Explanation: The Fourteenth Amendment added Article 63A, dealing with disqualification on the ground of defection.
Correct answer: Fourteenth- A. 3rd April, 1997
- B. 3rd May, 1997
- C. 3rd June, 1997
- D. None of above
Explanation: The Thirteenth Amendment was enacted on 3 April 1997. It repealed the President’s power under Article 58(2)(b) to dissolve the National…
Correct answer: 3rd April, 1997- A. 28th June, 1981
- B. 27th July, 1991
- C. 28th August, 1991
- D. None of above
Explanation: The Twelfth Amendment was enacted on 27 July 1991, establishing special courts for speedy trial of certain heinous offences.
Correct answer: 27th July, 1991