Pakistan National Affairs
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Q21.The Constitution of Pakistan was enforced on which date?
Correct Answer: C
The 1973 Constitution was passed by the National Assembly on 10 April 1973 and enforced on 14 August 1973.
Q22.Who is the custodian of the National Assembly proceedings and presides over its sessions?
Correct Answer: B
The Speaker presides over National Assembly sessions.
Q23.The Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan examines laws for their compatibility with which source?
Correct Answer: B
The Federal Shariat Court examines whether laws are repugnant to the injunctions of Islam.
Q24.The National Assembly of Pakistan is elected for a term of how many years, subject to earlier dissolution?
Correct Answer: B
The National Assembly has a five-year term unless dissolved earlier.
Q25.How many seats are reserved for women in the National Assembly?
Correct Answer: C
66 seats are reserved for women in the National Assembly.
Q26.The Council of Common Interests (CCI) in Pakistan deals primarily with matters between?
Correct Answer: A
The CCI resolves matters and disputes between the federation and provinces.
Q27.What is the tenure of the Senate Chairman under the Constitution of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: B
The Chairman Senate serves a term aligned with the Senate cycle of 3 years typically, though the constitutional term set is 3 years per rotation; commonly tested answer is 3 years.
Q28.The 18th Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan primarily strengthened which aspect?
Correct Answer: B
The 18th Amendment devolved significant powers to the provinces, strengthening provincial autonomy.
Q29.Which of the following is NOT a fundamental right guaranteed under the Constitution of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: C
The right to secede is not a fundamental right; it is constitutionally barred as it threatens the federation's integrity.
Q30.Who administers the oath of office to the President of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: B
The Chief Justice of Pakistan administers the oath to the President.
Q31.Which constitutional body is responsible for holding general elections in Pakistan?
Correct Answer: B
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) conducts general elections.
Q32.Who is the ceremonial Head of State in Pakistan?
Correct Answer: B
The President is the ceremonial Head of State of Pakistan.
Q33.Which Article of the Constitution deals with the qualifications of a member of Parliament?
Correct Answer: A
Article 62 deals with qualifications for membership of Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament).
Q34.The Senate of Pakistan is a permanent body that cannot be dissolved. How many total members does it have?
Correct Answer: C
The Senate of Pakistan has 104 members.
Q35.Who is the Head of Government in Pakistan?
Correct Answer: B
The Prime Minister is the Head of Government.
Q36.The Supreme Court of Pakistan is the apex judicial body located in which city?
Correct Answer: C
The Supreme Court of Pakistan is located in Islamabad.
Q37.The National Assembly of Pakistan consists of how many total seats?
Correct Answer: B
The National Assembly has 342 seats including reserved seats for women and minorities.
Q38.The National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) in Pakistan is mandated to?
Correct Answer: B
NCHR is mandated to promote and protect human rights in Pakistan.
Q39.Local body elections in Pakistan are primarily concerned with governance at which level?
Correct Answer: C
Local body elections deal with grassroots-level governance such as municipalities and union councils.
Q40.Pakistan comprises how many provinces?
Correct Answer: B
Pakistan has four provinces: Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan.