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173 Constitution of 1973 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.
The 1973 Constitution created a federal parliamentary system with a president as head of state, a prime minister as head of government and a bicameral Parliament. It covers fundamental rights, provincial representation, Islamic provisions, the Council of Islamic Ideology, emergency powers and the relationship between the federation and provinces.
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- A. 23 March 1973
- B. 14 August 1973
- C. 12 April 1973
- D. 1 July 1973
Explanation: The Constitution of 1973 was passed by the National Assembly on 12 April 1973 and came into force on 14 August 1973.
Correct answer: 14 August 1973- A. 30
- B. 35
- C. 25
- D. None of these
Explanation: Article 59 of Pakistan’s Constitution requires a Senate candidate to be at least 30 years old.
Correct answer: 30- A. Article 8A
- B. Article 9A
- C. Article 7A
- D. None of these
Explanation: Article 9A provides the constitutional right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment.
Correct answer: Article 9A- A. 20
- B. 18
- C. 17
- D. 22
Explanation: The voting age in Pakistan is 18 years, provided the citizen is registered as a voter and meets the other legal requirements.
Correct answer: 18- A. 1958
- B. 1962
- C. 1973
- D. Constituent Assembly
Explanation: Article 2 of the Constitution of 1973 declares Islam to be the state religion of Pakistan.
Correct answer: 1973- A. 35 years
- B. 45 years
- C. 55 years
- D. None of above
Explanation: Article 41 of the 1973 Constitution requires a candidate for President to be at least 45 years old.
Correct answer: 45 years7. Under which article is the supreme command of the Armed Forces vested in the President of Pakistan?
- A. Article 245
- B. Article 243
- C. Article 244
- D. Article 198
Explanation: Article 243 vests the supreme command of Pakistan's Armed Forces in the President.
Correct answer: Article 243- A. Right to Education
- B. Right to Life and Liberty
- C. Right to Property
- D. Right to Religion
Explanation: The Nusrat Bhutto case challenged detention under martial law and centred on the protection of life and personal liberty.
Correct answer: Right to Life and Liberty- A. 1973
- B. 1977
- C. 1988
- D. 1999
Explanation: The Supreme Court decided Begum Nusrat Bhutto's constitutional case in 1977 after the military coup of 5 July 1977.
Correct answer: 1977- A. Doctrine of Basic Structure
- B. Doctrine of Necessity
- C. Separation of Powers
- D. Judicial Review
Explanation: In the Nusrat Bhutto case, the Supreme Court applied the Doctrine of Necessity to validate the military takeover on grounds of state…
Correct answer: Doctrine of Necessity- A. Judiciary
- B. Army
- C. Parliament
- D. Election Commission
Explanation: The petition challenged the detention and actions of the military regime headed by General Zia-ul-Haq, so the relevant institution was the…
Correct answer: Army- A. Article 199
- B. Article 184(3)
- C. Article 58(2)(b)
- D. Article 270
Explanation: The petition was filed under Article 184(3), which gives the Supreme Court original jurisdiction in matters involving the enforcement of…
Correct answer: Article 184(3)- A. Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
- B. Benazir Bhutto
- C. Nusrat Bhutto
- D. Fatima Jinnah
Explanation: Begum Nusrat Bhutto herself was the petitioner in the case challenging the detention of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.
Correct answer: Nusrat Bhutto- A. Article 199
- B. Article 244
- C. Article 246
- D. Article 243
Explanation: Article 199 defines the High Court's constitutional jurisdiction, and its limits include matters covered by Article 245 when the Armed…
Correct answer: Article 199- A. December 19, 1982
- B. December 19, 1984
- C. December 19, 1986
- D. December 19, 1987
Explanation: General Zia-ul-Haq’s referendum was held on 19 December 1984 and combined approval of his Islamisation programme with an extension of his…
Correct answer: December 19, 1984- A. April 30, 2001
- B. April 30, 2002
- C. April 30, 2003
- D. April 30, 2004
Explanation: The referendum allowing General Pervez Musharraf to continue as president for five years was held on 30 April 2002.
Correct answer: April 30, 2002- A. 25 December 2016
- B. 31 December 2016
- C. 1 January 2017
- D. 15 January 2017
Explanation: Justice Mian Saqib Nisar took oath as Pakistan’s 25th Chief Justice on 31 December 2016, succeeding Justice Anwar Zaheer Jamali.
Correct answer: 31 December 2016- A. 3
- B. 4
- C. 5
- D. 7
Explanation: Five regulatory bodies were placed under the administrative control of their respective ministries in December 2016.
Correct answer: 5- A. Justice Mian Saqib Nisar
- B. Justice Anwar Zaheer Jamali
- C. Justice Asif Saeed Khan Khosa
- D. Justice Amir Hani Muslim
Explanation: Justice Mian Saqib Nisar was notified as the next Chief Justice after Justice Anwar Zaheer Jamali and assumed office on 31 December 2016.
Correct answer: Justice Mian Saqib Nisar- A. 12
- B. 17
- C. 4
- D. 10
Explanation: The Senate has 17 seats reserved for women: four from each province and one from Islamabad.
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