Free Constitutional History MCQs with Answers

141. When was the constitution of Pakistan 1973 authenticated by the President of Pakistan

• A. 14 April 1973
• B. 12 April 1973
• C. 10 April 1973
• D. None of these

Explanation: The Constitution was authenticated by President Zulfikar Ali Bhutto on 12 April 1973. This date falls between its unanimous passage on 10 April and its enforcement on 14 August.

142. When did Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq announce political plan?

• A. 12th August, 1983
• B. 13th August 1983
• C. 14th August 1983
• D. 15th August 1983

Explanation: General Zia-ul-Haq announced his political plan on 12 August 1983 as part of his proposed transition towards elected government. The date is therefore distinct from the following Independence Day dates.

143. No Person Shall be appointed as the Judge of Supreme Court of Pakistan unless he/ she has been Judge of High Court for a Period of __________?

• A. 15 years
• B. 5 Years
• C. 25 years
• D. None of these

Explanation: Article 177 requires a Supreme Court judge to have been a High Court judge for at least five years, or to have practised as a High Court advocate for at least fifteen years. The question refers to the first qualification, so five years is correct.

144. Who proposed "Legal Frame Work Order" ?

• A. General Ayub Khan
• B. General Yahya Khan
• C. General Zia ul Haque
• D. General Pervaiz Musharaf

Explanation: The Legal Framework Order of 1970 was issued by General Yahya Khan to provide the constitutional and electoral framework for the transition to representative government. Ayub Khan, Zia-ul-Haq and Musharraf issued other constitutional measures.

145. 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.

146. 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.

147. ______ 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.

148. 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.

149. 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.

150. 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.