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Q1.Under which Article of the Constitution can the President dissolve the National Assembly?

Hard
A Article 58
B Article 62
C Article 6
D Article 25
Constitution CSS

Correct Answer: A

Article 58 empowers the President regarding dissolution of the National Assembly under specified conditions.

Q2.The Constitution of Pakistan was enforced on which date?

Medium
A 23 March 1956
B 14 August 1973
C 10 April 1973
D 14 August 1947
Constitution PPSC

Correct Answer: C

The 1973 Constitution was passed by the National Assembly on 10 April 1973 and enforced on 14 August 1973.

Q3.The 18th Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan primarily strengthened which aspect?

Medium
A Presidential powers
B Provincial autonomy
C Judicial powers
D Military authority
Constitution PPSC

Correct Answer: B

The 18th Amendment devolved significant powers to the provinces, strengthening provincial autonomy.

Q4.Which of the following is NOT a fundamental right guaranteed under the Constitution of Pakistan?

Medium
A Right to life
B Right to fair trial
C Right to secede from the federation
D Freedom of speech
Constitution FPSC

Correct Answer: C

The right to secede is not a fundamental right; it is constitutionally barred as it threatens the federation's integrity.

Q5.Which Article of the Constitution deals with the qualifications of a member of Parliament?

Hard
A Article 62
B Article 199
C Article 9
D Article 4
Constitution FPSC

Correct Answer: A

Article 62 deals with qualifications for membership of Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament).

Q6.Which constitutional amendment restored the parliamentary system by curtailing presidential powers to dissolve the assembly?

Hard
A 8th Amendment
B 13th Amendment
C 17th Amendment
D 18th Amendment
Constitution CSS

Correct Answer: B

The 13th Amendment removed the President's discretionary power to dissolve the National Assembly.

Q7.An "ordinance" issued by the President of Pakistan is essentially?

Medium
A A permanent law
B A temporary law issued when Parliament is not in session
C A judicial verdict
D A budget document
Constitution FPSC

Correct Answer: B

An ordinance is a temporary law promulgated by the President when Parliament is not in session.

Q8.The term "martial law" refers to?

Medium
A Civilian rule under a constitution
B Temporary military rule replacing civilian government
C A trade agreement
D A type of election
Constitution FPSC

Correct Answer: B

Martial law is temporary rule by military authorities, suspending normal civilian governance.