Free Constitutional History MCQs with Answers

221. Which Constitution is applicable now in Pakistan?

• A. 23rd March 1973
• B. 14th August 1973
• C. 8th June 1973
• D. 27th October 1973

Explanation: Pakistan is governed by the Constitution of 1973, which was enforced on 14 August 1973 and has since been amended several times. The options give its enforcement date rather than the Constitution’s name, but option b identifies it.

222. The Head Of The Cabinet is__________?

• A. The President
• B. The Chairman Of The Senate
• C. The Prime Minister
• D. The Interior Minister

Explanation: Pakistan follows a parliamentary system in which the Prime Minister heads the federal Cabinet and exercises executive authority. The President is the constitutional head of state, not the Cabinet’s head.

223. Pakistan National Alliance (PNA) was launched against_________?

• A. NAWAZ SHARIF
• B. Z A BHUTTO
• C. ASGHAR KHAN
• D. ANTI ESTABLISHMENT

Explanation: The Pakistan National Alliance was formed in 1977 by opposition parties to challenge the government of Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. Its agitation followed the disputed 1977 general elections.

224. Who is the head of the state of Pakistan ?

• A. Prime Minister
• B. President
• C. Attorney General
• D. Both A & B

Explanation: The President is Pakistan’s constitutional head of state, while the Prime Minister is the head of government. The Attorney General is the government’s chief legal adviser, so option d incorrectly combines unlike offices.

225. Right to Education is described in which article of Constitution of Pakistan 1973?

• A. 10-A
• B. 19-A
• C. 25-A
• D. 26

Explanation: Article 25-A makes free and compulsory education a constitutional right for children aged five to sixteen. Article 10-A concerns the right to fair trial, while Article 19-A concerns access to information.

226. Islam is declared as a state religion under which article of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973

• A. Article: 1
• B. Article: 2
• C. Article: 3
• D. Article: 4

Explanation: Article 2 of the 1973 Constitution declares Islam to be the state religion of Pakistan. Article 1 deals with the Republic and its territories, while Articles 3 and 4 concern exploitation and the right to be dealt with according to law.

227. Supreme Judicial Council shall consist of___________?

• A. Chief Justice of Pakistan
• B. Two next most Senior judges of the supreme court
• C. Two most Senior Chief Justices of High Court
• D. All of above

Explanation: The Supreme Judicial Council comprises the Chief Justice of Pakistan, the two next senior Supreme Court judges, and the two most senior Chief Justices of the High Courts. Therefore, all three listed components are included.

228. When the Federal Shariat Court established?

• A. 1978
• B. 1979
• C. 1980
• D. 1981South Asians & Diaspora

Explanation: The Federal Shariat Court was established in 1980 under General Zia-ul-Haq’s Islamisation programme. It examines whether laws conform to the injunctions of Islam.

229. The Council of Common Interests (CCI) is worked under which Ministry?

• A. Ministry of Inter Provincial Coordination
• B. Ministry of Communication
• C. Both A & B
• D. None of these

Explanation: The Council of Common Interests is handled administratively through the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination, which supports coordination between the federation and provinces. Its constitutional basis is found in the 1973 Constitution.

230. The Council of Common Interests (CCI) resolves the disputes of______________?

• A. Provinces
• B. Federation
• C. Power sharing between the Federation and Provinces
• D. All

Explanation: The CCI addresses matters involving the distribution of powers and responsibilities between the federation and provinces. It is therefore primarily linked with federal-provincial power sharing rather than disputes within only one side.