Free Constitution of 1973 MCQs with Answers

31. If the Prime Minister of Pakistan intends to resign, he may address his resignation to: __________?

• A. President
• B. Senate
• C. National Assembly
• D. Judiciary

Explanation: Under Article 91, the Prime Minister submits a resignation to the President of Pakistan. The Senate, National Assembly and judiciary do not receive the Prime Minister’s formal resignation.

32. When were the first elections held on adult franchise basis for National and Provincial Assemblies of Pakistan?

• A. 1970
• B. 1971
• C. 1973
• D. 1962

Explanation: The 1970 general elections were Pakistan’s first elections held on the basis of adult franchise and direct voting for the National and Provincial Assemblies. The 1962 system used a controlled electoral structure rather than this nationwide adult-franchise election.

33. ______ Govt becomes Pakistan's Longest-Serving Caretaker Set-up.

• A. Justice Mir Hazar Khan Khoso
• B. Ghulam Mustafa Jatoi
• C. Justice Nasirul Mulk
• D. Anwaar ul Haq Kakar

Explanation: Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar headed the caretaker government formed in August 2023, which continued until February 2024 and became Pakistan’s longest-serving caretaker setup. The other listed caretaker governments lasted for shorter periods.

34. Who was the Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan in 2018?

• A. Justice (retd) Nasirul Mulk
• B. Maleeha lodhi
• C. former chief justice Tassaduq Hussain Jilani
• D. None of them

Explanation: Justice Nasirul Mulk served as caretaker Prime Minister from June to August 2018 during the transition from the PML-N government to the post-election government. Maleeha Lodhi and Tassaduq Hussain Jilani did not hold this office.

35. Who was the 1st Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan?

• A. Balakh Sher Mazari
• B. Moeenuddin Ahmad Qureshi
• C. Mir Hazar Khan Khoso
• D. Ghulam Mustafa Jatoi

Explanation: Ghulam Mustafa Jatoi became Pakistan’s first caretaker Prime Minister in 1990 after the dismissal of the Benazir Bhutto government. Balakh Sher Mazari, Moeenuddin Qureshi and Mir Hazar Khan Khoso served in later caretaker periods.

36. Since Inception of Pakistan how many Prime Ministers have completed their tenure till to date?

• A. 5
• B. 3
• C. 1
• D. Zero ( Nobody )

Explanation: No Pakistani Prime Minister has completed a full five-year constitutional term in office since independence. Prime ministers have generally been removed through dismissal, disqualification, resignation, military intervention, or a parliamentary change before completing the term.

37. April 10 declared as ______________ day in Pakistan?

• A. Kashmir Day
• B. Constitution Day
• C. Pakistan Day
• D. None of These

Explanation: 10 April is observed as Constitution Day because Pakistan’s 1973 Constitution was passed by the National Assembly on 10 April 1973. It was authenticated and came into force on 14 August 1973.

38. The Supreme commander of Pakistan Armed Forces is?

• A. Army Chief
• B. Prime Minister
• C. President
• D. Governor

Explanation: Under Article 243 of the Constitution, the President of Pakistan is the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. The Prime Minister exercises executive authority but does not hold this constitutional title.

39. Number of houses of Pakistan's Majlis-e-Shura (Parliament) is?

• A. One
• B. Two
• C. Three
• D. Four

Explanation: Pakistan's Majlis-e-Shura is bicameral, consisting of the National Assembly and the Senate. Therefore, it has two houses.

40. Tenure of National and Provincial Assemblies is?

• A. 4 years
• B. 5 years
• C. 6 years
• D. 3 years

Explanation: Under Pakistan's Constitution, both the National Assembly and Provincial Assemblies normally have a five-year term unless dissolved earlier according to constitutional procedure.