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1973 Constitution MCQs
The concept of acting in aid of civil power by the armed forces has been laid down in the Constitution of Pakistan 1973 __________?
- Article 246
- Article 247
- Article 245
- None
Under which Article of Constitution of 1973 is Governor Rule imposed in case of failure of constitutional machinery in the province ________?
- 234
- 123
- 345
- 233
Every person arrested and detained in custody shall be produced before a magistrate :
- The same day
- Within 48 hours
- Within 24 hours
- None
Friday was declared holiday in_________?
- 1975
- 1976
- 1977
- 1978
The constitution of Pakistan 1973 can be amended______
- With the simple majority vote in the twohouses of parliament
- With two-third majority in the National Assembly and a simple majority of the Senate.
- With two-third majority of both the houses of partiament.
- with the approval of Provincial Legislatures
پاکستان کے 1973کے آئین کے تحت قومی اسمبلی کا الیکشن لڑنے کے لیے عمر کی کیا حد مقرر کی گئی ہے؟
- 18 years
- 25 years
- 30 years
- 35 years
What is the retirement age in Pakistan?
- 50
- 55
- 60
- 70
According to 1973 constitution, what is the minimum age limit for voting?
- 16 years
- 18 years
- 28 years
- 11 years
Under ____of the Constitution Dr Arif Alvi approved the advice to dissolve the National Assembly?
- Under the Article 58 (1)
- Under the Article 48(1)
- Both A & B
- None of these
Who dissolved Imran Khan’s government in April 2022?
- Justice Bandial
- Chief of Army Staff
- Dr Ari Alvi
- Asad Qaisar
قومی اسیمبلی نے 1973 کے آئین کی منظوری کب دی؟
- March 1973
- December 1973
- june 1973
- August 1973
Before the 14th amendment, who was the Chief Justice of Pakistan_____?
- Ajmal Mian
- Syed Sajjad Ali Shah
- Ghulam Mustafa Jatoi
- Noor-Ul-Ameen
According to ASF Act 1975, “ competent authority ” means _____?
- any officer or authority designated as such by the ASF
- any officer or authority designated as such by the Aviation Division
- any officer or authority designated as such by the Aviation Authority
- any officer or authority designated as such by the Federal Government
Ordinance in Punjab ?
- To curtail powers of the speaker
- To curtail powers of the Prime Minister
- To curtail powers of the president
- None
What was the strength of the National Assembly Committee tasked with drawing the 1973 constitution?
- 20
- 15
- 22
- 24
The duration of the National assembly is specified in the Constitution of Pakistan 1973 under
- Article 48
- Article 72
- Article 24
- Article 52
Constitution of Pakistan was amended during Z.A. Bhutto’s regime was?
- Four times
- Twice
- Five Times
- Thrice
Article 25 (A) of constitution of Pakistan deals with:
- Equality of Citizen
- Freedom of speech
- Right to education
- Right to information
According to the constitution of Pakistan, the chief executive and most powerful person in Pakistan is:
- Army Chief
- Governor
- Chief Minister
- President
- Prime Minister
Z A Bhutto gave the 1973 constitution on:
- 17 august
- 14 august
- 16 august
- none of these
Article 6 of the constitution of Pakistan 1973 deals with?
- high treason
- fundamental Rights
- protection of minorities.
- right of education
Under which article of 1973, gives powers to the president to suspend Fundamental Rights of Citizens during emergency period?
- 232
- 240
- 198
- None of these
Article 58(2b) of constitution 1973 is about:
- Power of President to dismiss Army Chief
- Power of President to dissolve Provincial Assemblies
- Power of President to dissolve National Assembly
- Power of President to dissolve Senate
Article 245 of the Constitution of 1973 is about:
- Loyalty to the State is the basic duty of every citizen
- Federal Government shall have control and command of the Armed Forces
- defend Pakistan against external aggression or threat of war
- An oath of armed forces members
Article 244 of the Constitution of 1973 is about:
- Loyalty to the State is the basic duty of every citizen
- Federal Government shall have control and command of the Armed Forces
- defend Pakistan against external aggression or threat of war
- An oath of armed forces members
Article 243 of the Constitution of 1973 is about:
- Loyalty to the State is the basic duty of every citizen
- Federal Government shall have control and command of the Armed Forces
- defend Pakistan against external aggression or threat of war
- An oath of armed forces members
ایوان بالا کے ممبران کی تعداد کیا ہے
- 100
- 140
- 96
- 80
کس آئینی ترمیم کے تحت اختیارات صوبوں کو منتقل کیے گئے
- سترہویں ترمیم
- اٹھارویں ترمیم
- چودھویں ترمیم
- بائیسویں ترمیم
1973 constitution of Pakistan was _______ constitution.
- first
- second
- third
- fourth
Imran Khan ceased to hold to office of prime minister under Article__________?
- Article 95
- Article 75
- Article 15
- Article 05
When was the Constitution of 1973 enforced?
- 14th August 1973
- 14th September 1973
- 14th October 1973
- 14th May 1973
Article 25(A) of constitution of 1973 deals with ________?
- Rule of Law
- Equality of citizens
- Right to education
- Right to information
First amendment in 1973 Constitution in the year
- 1973
- 1974
- 1975
- None of these
According to 1973 constitution, who elects the prime minister of Pakistan?
- National Assembly
- Provincial Assemblies
- COAS
- Chief Justice
General Elections are held after every__ years.
- 4
- 3
- 2
- 5
National Assembly adopted Constitution unanimously on April 11,
- 1973
- 1956
- 1962
- 1970
Which constitution named Pakistan as Islamic Republic of Pakistan:
- 1962
- 1956
- 1973
- None
Who introduced the constitution of 1973 in Pakistan?
- Zulifqar Ali Bhutto
- Iskandar Ali Mirza
- Tikka Khan
- Yahiya Khan
Chapter 1 of the 1973 constitution deals with?
- Fundamental Rights
- Principle of Policy
- President’s powers
- Power Minister’s Power
A total of _______ amendments to the constitution of 1973 have been passed by the Parliament ?
- 23
- 21
- 26
- 25
Name of the Parliament of Pakistan is______?
- Senate
- National Assembly
- Majles e Shura
- Assembly of Union
According to 1973 constitution, who elects the president of Pakistan?
- National Assembly
- Senate
- Provincial Assembly
- Both A & B
- All of the above
1956 constitution is promulgated in
- 2 june 1956
- 3 july 1956
- 23 March 1956
- 5 April 1956
Under 1973 Constitution the president of Pakistan is elected by
- National Assembly
- Provincial Assemblies
- Senate
- All above mentioned
Bicameral Legislature system was introduced for the first time in Pakistan in
- constitution of 1973
- constitution of 1956
- constitution of 1962
- None of the above
The basis of ideology of Pakistan is _________?
- Equality
- Islam
- Caste
- Sovereignty
Article 25 of the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan deals with?
- Rule of Law
- Equality of citizens
- Equal protection of law
- All of these
Article 10-A, right to fair trial was inserted through ________ amendment
- 8th amendment
- 10th amendment
- 15th amendment
- 18th amendment
How many schedules are there in 1973 constitution of Pakistan?
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
Islam was explicitly declared as the State religion of Pakistan under the constitution of
- 1958
- 1962
- 1973
- constituent Assemblt
Urdu was declared Official Language of Pakistan under which article of the constitution 1973?
- Article 252
- Article 251
- Article 253
- Article 250
What Martial Law of Government of Zia ul Haq introduced in lieu of 1973 constitution?
- Provincial constitution order
- Legal frame work order
- Interim constitution order
- None of these
In constitution 1973 what number of seats in Senate was set?
- 115 Seats
- 120 Seats
- 100 Seats
- 110 Seats
After the merger of FATA, how many general seats were added Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly?
- 16 seats
- 17 seats
- 18 seats
- None
When Zulfikar Ali Bhutto launched a new constitution in the country?
- 14th August 1973
- 11th August 1973
- 21st August 1973
- 17th August 1973
The 18th Amendment Bill was passed on April 8
- 2010
- 2012
- 2009
- 2008
Article 19 of constitution of Pakistan 1973 is about _________.
- Fundamental Rights
- Freedom of Speech
- Electoral rolls
- Right of education
After which constitution was “The Council of common interest” established_______?
- 1970
- 1971
- 1972
- 1973
Article 140 of constitution of Pakistan deals with:
- Provincial Government
- Federal Government
- Local Government
- None
The Governor under the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan takes oath before:
- Speaker of the Provincial Assembly
- Chief Justice of the respective High Court
- Chief Minister
- President
According to this constitution, a candidate must be ______ to contest for the election of national assembly.
- 25 years old
- 35 years old
- 45 years old
- 55 years old
Central Government speculated to take control of Karachi by invoking Article __ of Constitution:
- 25
- 58
- 149
- 295
Who introduced Islamization in Pakistan?
- Liaquat Ali Khan
- General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq
- Imran Khan
- Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
In the constitution 1973 who were declared none Muslims?
- Hindus
- Qadiyanis
- Jews
- Christians
What age was prescribed for the president in 1973 constitution?
- 35 years
- 40 years
- 45 years
- 50 years
Under 1973 constitution, if no political party commands majority in the Provincial Assembly, then the Governor:
- Orders re-election
- Refers to the President
- Dissolves Provincial Assembly
- Imposes Governor Rule
Article of Constitution which gives Supreme Court Suo moto power ?
- Article 144 (3)
- Article 164 (3)
- Article 184 (3)
- None of these
The 1973 Constitution of Pakistan came into force on?
- 14th August 1973
- 23rd March 1973
- 27th October 1973
- 8th June 1973
President and Prime Minister must be Muslim in which constitution of Pakistan?
- 1956
- 1962
- 1973
- none
According to the 1973 constitution, what is the term of the office of President?
- 5 years
- 6 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
The Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan 1973, was promulgated on:
- 23 March ,1973
- 14 August ,1973
- 6 September, 1973
- None
When was the 1973 constitution of Pakistan was promulgated____?
- August 11, 1973
- August 12, 1973
- August 13, 1973
- August 14, 1973
How many constitutions have been enforced in Pakistan?
- Four
- Three
- Two
- Five
Which kind of system of Government was introduced in 1973 constitution??
- Presidential
- Parliamentary
- Autonomous
- Basic Democracy
How many articles are the in 1973 constitution of Pakistan?
- 330
- 250
- 240
- 280
Which of the following resolutions is the preamble of the 1973’s constitution of Pakistan?
- Kashmir Resolution
- Pakistan Resolution
- Capital Resolution
- Objective Resolution
Who Friday Declared As an Official Weekly Holiday in Pakistan?
- Gen ZiaUlHaq
- Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
- Nawaz Sharif
- None of these
Federal Government deployed Army troops in all provinces after floods under article:
- Article 210
- Article 240
- Article 245
- Article 230
Under which article, Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) take Suo-Muto notice?
- 167(6)
- 184(3)
- 95(1)
- 116 (2)
The senate of Pakistan was under the constitution of?
- 1962 constitution
- 1956 constitution
- 1973 constitution
- None of these
Urdu was declared the national language of Pakistan in which year?
- August 1947
- April 1954
- April 1956
- April 1958
Term of National Assembly of Pakistan
- 5 Years
- 3 Years
- 2 Years
- 1 Year
Under which article of constitution Special Court announced death sentence of (Rtd) General Pervaiz Musharraf in 2019_?
- Article 6
- Article 5
- Article 6a
- Article 5a
Urdu was made national language of Pakistan in which Constitution :
- 1952
- 1962
- 1956
- 1973
All bills passed by the parliament of Pakistan are not approved until signed by _________?
- Chairman Senate
- President
- Prime Minister
- None
Who is the only Civil Martial Law Administrator :
- Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto
- Ayub Khan
- Skindar Mirza
- None
Which Article of Constitution gives Supreme Court the Suo Motu powers?
- Article 184(3)
- Article 164(3)
- Article 144(3)
- None
Upper part of Parliament of Pakistan is called:
- Senate
- National Assembly
- President
- None
In present constitution, how many lists of power are given for the division of powers between Provinces and Federation?
- 3
- 2
- 4
- 1
Which of following not among the fundamental rights of citizens ?
- Freedom of movement
- Freedom of speech
- Freedom of education
- All
The constitution is the state’s —–Law.
- Customary
- Fundamental
- International
- Secondary
Total amendments in the 1973 constitution of Pakistan?
- 20
- 22
- 25
- 26
The present constitution of Pakistan was adopted in:
- 2018
- 1973
- 1953
- 1963
The Council of Common Interests (CCI) resolves the disputes of _______?
- Power sharing between the Federation and Provinces
- Federation
- Provinces
- None
In which constitution the restriction of a Muslim was not for the Prime Minister
- 1956
- 1962
- 1935
- 1973
Who is the Head of the Cabinet?
- PM
- President
- Speaker National Assembly
- All of the above
PPC stand for:
- Pakistan Penal Code
- Pakistan Penal Court
- Pakistan Pass Code
- None
The National Assembly and all the Provincial Assemblies are elected for a period of:
- 2 years
- 9 years
- 3 years
- 5 years
How many signatures required to table a no-confidence motion against Chief Minister Balocshitan___?
- 20%
- 33%
- 68%
- 11%
Right Of Information is provided in the article ___of the Constitution
- 19-A
- 18
- 17
- 16
Islam was declared “State Religion” of Pakistan in which constitution____?
- 1956
- 1962
- 1973
- None of the above
Which article of the constitution deals with ‘Vote of No Confidence’ against Prime Minister of Pakistan__________?
- article 97
- article 35
- article 87
- article 95
The Council of Common Interests (CCI) is worked under which Ministry?
- Ministry of Inter Provincial Coordination
- Ministry of Communication
- Both A & B
- All
According to constitution, Pakistani federal cabinet including ministers and ministers of state cannot exceed _____ members.
- 172
- 141
- 76
- 49
Article 5 of the constitution of Pakistan is about:
- Every citizen must join army
- Loyalty to the State is the basic duty of every citizen
- Basic education is the right to every child
- All of these
Minimum age limit to contest for MNA in Pakistan is:
- 15 years
- 18 years
- 20 years
- 25 years
Retirement age of High Court Judge is:
- 50 years
- 55 years
- 60 years
- 62 years
Article 219 of the Constitution of Pakistan deals with ___________
- Function and duties of the election commission
- Appointment of the election commission
- Electoral rolls
- None of these
How many members of National Assembly are required to present a no confidence against a prime minister?
- At least 05 percent
- At least 10 percent
- At least 15 percent
- At least 20 percent
According to the constitution of Pakistan the education shall be free and compulsory to all citizens of age
- 5-16 years
- 1-16 years
- 5-20 years
- None
Fundamental Rights and Principles of Policy are included in which part of the constitution of Pakistan, 1973
- Part II
- Part III
- Part IV
- Part V
The basic duty of every citizen is :
- Obedience to constitution and law
- To get education
- To work hard
- None
No person shall be punished for the same offence more than :
- once
- twice
- thrice
- None
Which Article deals secret balloting?
- 229
- 225
- 220
- 226
Who is the constitutional head of Pakistan?
- Chief Justice of the supreme court
- President of the country
- Prime Minister
- Speaker of national assembly
The third constitution of Pakistan was enforced in the year
- 1953
- 1973
- 1990
- none
Under which constitution of Pakistan Islamabad was confirmed as the capital of Pakistan?
- 1973
- 1956
- 1962
- 1935
Article 11 of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973 deals with the?
- Child Labour and Slavery
- High Treason
- Fundamental Rights
- Protection of Minorities.
Balochistan Chief Minister Nawab sanaullah Jari resigned from CM office on
- 8-Jan-2018
- 9-Jan-2018
- 10-Jan-2018
- 11-Jan-2018
Which language was declared as National in the 1973 constitution of Pakistan?
- English
- Urdu
- Punjabi
- None of these
What is the age of Retirement of Supreme Court Judges?
- 55
- 60
- 62
- 65
According to which article of constitution of 1973, every citizen shall have the right to freedom of speech and expression?
- Article 6
- Article 19
- Article 16
- Article 14
The third constitution of Pakistan was enforced in the year?
- 1953
- 1973
- 1990
- none of these
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