Free Constitutional History MCQs with Answers

171. 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.

172. 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.

173. 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.

174. 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.

175. When the post of C-in-C was converted into the post of Chief of Staff?

• A. 1970
• B. 1971
• C. 1972
• D. None of these

Explanation: In 1972, the designation of Commander-in-Chief was replaced by Chief of Army Staff as part of the post-1971 reorganisation of Pakistan’s military command. This makes option c correct.

176. Wafaqui Mohtasib was created in which year?

• A. 1981
• B. 1982
• C. 1983
• D. 1984Geographic Reference

Explanation: The Wafaqi Mohtasib, or Federal Ombudsman, was established in 1983 through the Establishment of the Office of Wafaqi Mohtasib Order. Its role is to investigate maladministration by federal government agencies.

177. Total number of seats in National Assembly of Pakistan are ____________?

• A. 306
• B. 326
• C. 336
• D. 342

Explanation: The present National Assembly has 336 seats: 266 general seats, 60 reserved for women and 10 reserved for non-Muslims. The older figure of 342 was changed after delimitation and constitutional adjustments.

178. The opposition leader of National Democratic Party (1975-1977) was ____________?

• A. Zulifqar Ali Bhutto
• B. Sardar Atta ullah Mengal
• C. Sardar Sherbaz Khan Mazari
• D. None of these

Explanation: Sardar Sherbaz Khan Mazari led the opposition in the National Assembly as the parliamentary leader of the National Democratic Party during 1975–1977. Attaullah Mengal was a prominent Baloch leader but was not the stated opposition leader.

179. "Zakat and Usher" Ordinance was enforced on___________?

• A. 20 Dec 1980
• B. 20 June 1980
• C. 22 June 1981
• D. 23 March 1980

Explanation: The Zakat and Ushr Ordinance was promulgated on 20 June 1980 during General Zia-ul-Haq’s Islamisation programme. The June date distinguishes it from the other proposed dates, which are not associated with its enforcement.

180. Attorney general shall be appointed if, he is able or qualified to be justice in _________?

• A. Supreme court
• B. High court
• C. Session/District Court
• D. Civil Court

Explanation: Article 100 requires the Attorney-General to be qualified for appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court. This is a higher constitutional qualification than eligibility for a High Court or subordinate court.