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: Presidential

2. 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, 1960

3. 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 President

4. 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 Khan

5. 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 Khan

6. 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 1969

7. 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 1962

8. 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 Articles

9. 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: 1962

10. 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)