Free Constitution of 1962 MCQs with Answers
25 Constitution of 1962 MCQs from Pakistan Studies, each with the correct answer and a written explanation of why it is correct. Free and unlimited, with no account needed.
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1. Which kind of system of Government was introduced by the 1962 constitution?
- A. Autonomous
- B. Presidential
- C. Bicameral
- D. Confederate
Explanation: The Constitution of 1962 introduced a presidential system in place of the parliamentary arrangement associated with the 1956 Constitution. President Ayub Khan was the first president under this constitution.
Correct answer: Presidential2. When was an indirect referendum 'on confidence in President Muhammad Ayub Khan to remain president for another five years' held?
- A. February 14, 1959
- B. February 14, 1960
- C. February 14, 1961
- D. February 14, 1962
Explanation: The indirect referendum on Ayub Khan’s continuation as president was held on 14 February 1960. The Basic Democrats acted as the electoral college for this vote.
Correct answer: February 14, 19603. The constitution of 1962 gave more power to the __________?
- A. The President
- B. Prime Minister
- C. The Parliament
- D. The Judiciary
Explanation: The 1962 Constitution established a presidential system in which executive authority was concentrated in the President. The Prime Minister's office was not the centre of power as it was under a parliamentary system.
Correct answer: The President4. The 1962 Constitution of Pakistan was passed during the regime of?
- A. Sikandar Mirza
- B. Ayoub Khan
- C. Yahya Khan
- D. Ch. Muhammad Ali
Explanation: The Constitution of 1962 was introduced during the presidential regime of Field Marshal Muhammad Ayub Khan. Sikandar Mirza was president before Ayub Khan assumed power in 1958.
Correct answer: Ayoub Khan5. Who abrogated 1962 constitution and became CMLA?
- A. Gen. Tikka Khan
- B. Gen. Ahsan Khan
- C. Gen. Mansoor Khan
- D. Gen Yahya Khan
Explanation: General Yahya Khan abrogated the 1962 Constitution on 25 March 1969 and assumed the office of Chief Martial Law Administrator. He took power after President Ayub Khan resigned.
Correct answer: Gen Yahya Khan6. When the constitution of 1962 was abrogated?
- A. 25th March 1969
- B. 29th July 1969
- C. 4th April 1969
- D. 14th April 1969
Explanation: The 1962 Constitution was abrogated on 25 March 1969 by General Yahya Khan. This followed Ayub Khan's resignation and the imposition of nationwide martial law.
Correct answer: 25th March 19697. When Ayub Khan enforced new constitution in Pakistan?
- A. 9th January 1962
- B. 6th February 1962
- C. 13th March 1962
- D. 8th June 1962
Explanation: Ayub Khan's Constitution of 1962 was enforced on 8 June 1962. It replaced the parliamentary framework with a presidential system based on the Basic Democracies arrangement.
Correct answer: 8th June 19628. how many articles were there in 1962 constitution?
- A. 225 Articles
- B. 250 Articles
- C. 275 Articles
- D. 290 Articles
Explanation: The original Constitution of 1962 contained 250 articles. It established a presidential system under Field Marshal Ayub Khan and was later abrogated in 1969.
Correct answer: 250 Articles9. The Political parties Act was passed by Ayub government in __________ ?
- A. 1960
- B. 1962
- C. 1963
- D. None of These
Explanation: Ayub Khan’s government enacted the Political Parties Act in 1962 as part of the political and constitutional framework of his regime.
Correct answer: 196210. In 1965 Election Fatima Jinnah and Ayub Khan Starts their election Compaign from Which Province of Pakistan?
- A. NWFP (now KPK)
- B. Punjab
- C. Sindh
- D. Baluchistan
Explanation: In the 1965 presidential election, both Ayub Khan and Fatima Jinnah began their campaigns from the then North-West Frontier Province. NWFP is now called Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Correct answer: NWFP (now KPK)