Free Constitution of 1973 MCQs with Answers

51. how many articles are there in 1973 constitution?

• A. 220 Articles
• B. 240 Articles
• C. 260 Articles
• D. 280 Articles

Explanation: The 1973 Constitution is generally described as containing 280 articles, organised into parts and schedules. Constitutional amendments may alter provisions, but the standard examination figure remains 280 articles.

52. Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee was created in_______?

• A. 1956
• B. 1962
• C. 1973
• D. 1976

Explanation: The Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee was created in 1976 during the constitutional and defence reforms that followed the 1971 war. Its creation predates the 1977 political change and the 1980s military period.

53. Number of Prime Ministers of Pakistan till 2022?

• A. 21
• B. 22
• C. 23
• D. None of These

Explanation: Shehbaz Sharif was generally counted as Pakistan's 23rd Prime Minister when he took office in April 2022. Counts can differ if caretaker administrations are included, but the standard competitive-exam count gives 23.

54. The largest word in the Constitution of Pakistan that contains 15 letters is: ___________?

• A. Demonaturements
• B. Representatives
• C. Demoralizations
• D. Reproductmentry

Explanation: “Representatives” has 15 letters and appears in the constitutional text, making it the intended longest word among the listed choices. The other options are not the recognized constitutional term in this question.

55. Article 42 of the Constitution of Pakistan is about:

• A. oath of senator
• B. oath of prime minister
• C. oath of president
• D. oath of chief minister

Explanation: Article 42 prescribes the oath of office for the President of Pakistan. Oaths for the Prime Minister, senators and chief ministers are dealt with under other constitutional provisions and schedules.

56. When was Zulfikar Ali Bhutto hanged to death?

• A. Jun 4, 1977
• B. April 10, 1998
• C. April 4, 1979
• D. None of These

Explanation: Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was executed at Rawalpindi on 4 April 1979 after the Supreme Court upheld his conviction. The other dates do not correspond to his execution.

57. When the government of zulifiqar Ali Bhutto was dismissed and third martial Law was enforced by General Zai -ul-Haq?

• A. 8th December, 1977
• B. 15th July, 1977
• C. 5th July, 1977
• D. 25th October

Explanation: General Zia-ul-Haq dismissed Bhutto's government and imposed martial law on 5 July 1977 through Operation Fair Play. The event is associated with the beginning of Pakistan's third martial-law period.

58. The Interim constitution of the Pakistan was based on: ____________?

• A. Indian independence Act. 1947
• B. Indian Act 1935 (amended)
• C. Both A & B
• D. None of these

Explanation: Pakistan's interim constitutional arrangements drew on the Indian Independence Act of 1947 and the Government of India Act of 1935 as adapted or amended. Therefore, the intended answer is both A and B.

59. When did Musharraf took oath as President of Pakistan for his second term?

• A. 20 Nov 2002
• B. 16 Jan 2002
• C. 16 Nov 2002
• D. None of These

Explanation: Pervez Musharraf took oath for the five-year presidential term associated with the 2002 referendum on 16 November 2002. His later re-election in 2007 led to a separate oath on 29 November 2007, which is why the wording can cause confusion.

60. The duration of Islamic Ideology Council Chairman is _____ years.

• A. 3 years
• B. 4 years
• C. 5 years
• D. None of these

Explanation: Under Article 229 of the Constitution, the Chairman of the Council of Islamic Ideology serves a three-year term. The term is distinct from the tenure of ordinary council members, which may be set separately.