Constitutional & Political History
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Q1.In 1973 Constitution of Pakistan article?
Correct Answer: D
The 1973 Constitution of Pakistan contains 280 articles.
Q2.When was the Constitution of 1973 enforced?
Correct Answer: B
The 1973 Constitution was passed on 12 April 1973 and enforced on 14 August 1973.
Q3.Council of Islamic Ideology advises on?
Correct Answer: B
The CII recommends ways to bring laws into conformity with the Quran and Sunnah.
Q4.How many articles are there in the 1973 Constitution?
Correct Answer: B
The 1973 Constitution originally contained 280 articles.
Q5.Interim constitution of 1972 was?
Correct Answer: B
The 1972 interim constitution operated until the 1973 Constitution was enforced.
Q6.The 1973 Constitution declares Pakistan's official religion as?
Correct Answer: B
Article 2 declares Islam the state religion of Pakistan.
Q7.Article 25 of the Constitution guarantees?
Correct Answer: B
Article 25 guarantees equality before law and equal protection.
Q8.Article 6 of the 1973 Constitution deals with?
Correct Answer: B
Article 6 declares abrogating or subverting the Constitution as high treason.
Q9.The 1973 Constitution was passed unanimously on?
Correct Answer: A
The National Assembly passed it on 10 April 1973; presidential assent came on 12 April.
Q10.Under Article 251, English may continue as official language for how long originally?
Correct Answer: C
Article 251 envisaged replacing English with Urdu within 15 years of 1973.
Q11.Under the 1973 Constitution, Islamabad is defined as?
Correct Answer: B
Islamabad Capital Territory is the federal capital under the Constitution.
Q12.Who was President when the 1973 Constitution was enforced?
Correct Answer: B
Bhutto was President until 14 August 1973, when he became PM and Fazal Elahi became President.
Q13.Article 62 and 63 of the Constitution deal with?
Correct Answer: B
Articles 62-63 set qualification/disqualification criteria for members of Parliament.
Q14.Article 63-A relates to?
Correct Answer: B
Article 63-A addresses disqualification on grounds of defection (floor-crossing).
Q15.How many High Courts are there in Pakistan?
Correct Answer: B
Five High Courts: Lahore, Sindh, Peshawar, Balochistan and Islamabad.
Q16.Islamabad High Court was established in which year?
Correct Answer: B
The IHC was permanently established under the 18th Amendment era in 2010.
Q17.The Shariat Appellate Bench functions within?
Correct Answer: B
Appeals from the Federal Shariat Court go to the Supreme Court's Shariat Appellate Bench.
Q18.Suo motu powers of the Supreme Court fall under which article?
Correct Answer: A
Article 184(3) empowers the SC in matters of public importance concerning fundamental rights.
Q19.Which body interprets the Constitution authoritatively?
Correct Answer: B
The Supreme Court is the final interpreter of the Constitution.
Q20.In which constitution explain definition of Muslim?
Correct Answer: D
The 1973 Constitution of Pakistan includes the definition of a Muslim.