Constitutional & Political History

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All Objectives Resolution 12 Constitution of 1956 10 Constitution of 1962 8 Constitution of 1973 94 Important Constitutional Amendments 20 Parliamentary System 24 Presidential System Prime Ministers of Pakistan 8 Presidents of Pakistan 11 Martial Law Periods 14 Major Political Events 35 Democratic Governments 13
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Q1.The Charter of Democracy (2006) was signed by?

Medium
A Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif
B Musharraf and Benazir
C Zardari and Nawaz
D Imran and Nawaz
Democratic Governments PPSC

Correct Answer: A

Benazir and Nawaz signed the CoD in London in May 2006.

Q2.The Lawyers Movement (2007-09) was launched for?

Medium
A New elections
B Restoration of deposed judges
C Ending emergency only
D Provincial rights
Democratic Governments PPSC

Correct Answer: B

The movement sought restoration of CJ Iftikhar Chaudhry and other deposed judges.

Q3.How many general elections were held in Pakistan between 1988 and 1999?

Hard
A 2
B 3
C 4
D 5
Democratic Governments PPSC

Correct Answer: C

Elections were held in 1988, 1990, 1993 and 1997.

Q4.NAB (National Accountability Bureau) was established in which year?

Medium
A 1997
B 1999
C 2001
D 2003
Democratic Governments PPSC

Correct Answer: B

Musharraf established NAB through an ordinance in November 1999.

Q5.Nawaz Sharif was disqualified in 2017 under which article?

Medium
A 58(2)(b)
B 62(1)(f)
C 63-A
D 6
Democratic Governments PPSC

Correct Answer: B

The Supreme Court disqualified Nawaz Sharif under Article 62(1)(f) in the Panama case.

Q6.The caretaker government system is provided for?

Easy
A Budget approval
B Conducting elections
C Emergencies
D War
Democratic Governments PPSC

Correct Answer: B

Caretaker set-ups run the state during general elections.

Q7.The first Chief Election Commissioner-conducted party-based elections after 1970 were held in?

Hard
A 1977
B 1985
C 1988
D 1990
Democratic Governments PPSC

Correct Answer: C

After Zia's death, party-based elections were held in November 1988.

Q8.The National Security Council debate relates to which recurring issue?

Hard
A Provincial autonomy
B Civil-military relations
C Taxation
D Language
Democratic Governments PPSC

Correct Answer: B

NSC proposals reflect the military's formal role in governance debates.

Q9.Which PM completed the first full parliamentary term (2008-2013) government?

Medium
A Nawaz Sharif
B The PPP-led government (Gilani/Ashraf)
C Musharraf
D Shaukat Aziz
Democratic Governments PPSC

Correct Answer: B

The 2008-13 PPP government was the first elected government to complete its term.

Q10.Musharraf's 1999 takeover was validated in which case?

Hard
A Nusrat Bhutto
B Zafar Ali Shah case
C Tikka Iqbal
D Sindh High Court Bar
Democratic Governments PPSC

Correct Answer: B

The SC validated the 1999 coup in the Zafar Ali Shah case, allowing constitutional amendments.

Q11.PM Yousaf Raza Gilani was disqualified in 2012 for?

Medium
A Corruption
B Contempt of court
C Dual nationality
D Election fraud
Democratic Governments PPSC

Correct Answer: B

The SC disqualified Gilani for refusing to write to Swiss authorities (contempt).

Q12.The November 2007 emergency was imposed by Musharraf as?

Hard
A President
B Chief of Army Staff
C PM
D CJCSC
Democratic Governments PPSC

Correct Answer: B

Musharraf proclaimed the emergency as COAS, suspending the constitution.

Q13.The restored Chief Justice in 2009 was?

Medium
A Sajjad Ali Shah
B Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry
C Tassaduq Jillani
D Saqib Nisar
Democratic Governments PPSC

Correct Answer: B

CJ Iftikhar Chaudhry was restored in March 2009 after the Long March.