Electoral system of Pakistan MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: May 30, 2025

1. : What is the electoral system in Pakistan?
(A) First-past-the-post
(B) Proportional representation
(C) Mixed-member proportional representation
(D) Preferential voting

2. : How often are general elections held in Pakistan?
(A) Every 3 years
(B) Every 4 years
(C) Every 5 years
(D) Every 6 years

3. : Who is responsible for conducting elections in Pakistan?
(A) President
(B) Prime Minister
(C) Election Commission of Pakistan
(D) Supreme Court

4. : Which of the following is NOT a level of elections in Pakistan?
(A) National
(B) Provincial
(C) District
(D) Municipal

5. : What is the minimum voting age in Pakistan?
(A) 16 years
(B) 18 years
(C) 20 years
(D) 21 years

6. : How many seats are reserved for women in the National Assembly of Pakistan?
(A) 50
(B) 60
(C) 70
(D) 80

7. : What is the minimum number of seats reserved for non-Muslims in the National Assembly of Pakistan?
(A) 5
(B) 10
(C) 15
(D) 20

8. : Which of the following is NOT a method of voting in Pakistan?
(A) Electronic Voting
(B) Postal Voting
(C) Proxy Voting
(D) Voice Voting

9. : What is the term length for a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan?
(A) 3 years
(B) 4 years
(C) 5 years
(D) 6 years

10. : How many constituencies are there in Pakistan for the National Assembly elections?
(A) 272
(B) 342
(C) 412
(D) 492

11. : In Pakistan’s electoral system, what is a constituency?
(A) A political party
(B) A voting district
(C) A government department
(D) A type of ballot paper

12. : How are members of the Provincial Assemblies in Pakistan elected?
(A) By direct popular vote
(B) By appointment from the National Assembly
(C) By appointment from the President
(D) By appointment from the Prime Minister

13. : What is the name of the electoral body responsible for overseeing elections in Pakistan at the provincial level?
(A) Election Commission of Pakistan
(B) Provincial Election Commission
(C) Federal Election Commission
(D) Provincial Assembly Election Committee

14. : Which of the following is NOT a requirement to be eligible to contest elections in Pakistan?
(A) Pakistani citizenship
(B) Minimum age of 18 years
(C) Educational qualification
(D) Mental competence

15. : What is the process of delimitation in Pakistan?
(A) Determining the boundaries of electoral constituencies
(B) Establishing a new political party
(C) Certifying election results
(D) Disqualifying a candidate

16. : Who is responsible for the delimitation of constituencies in Pakistan?
(A) Election Commission of Pakistan
(B) Provincial governments
(C) Federal government
(D) Local government

17. : What is the purpose of the electoral roll in Pakistan?
(A) To determine election results
(B) To maintain a record of eligible voters
(C) To certify election candidates
(D) To conduct opinion polls

18. : Which of the following is NOT a type of election in Pakistan?
(A) General Election
(B) By-election
(C) Referendum
(D) Plebiscite

19. : What is the term length for a member of a Provincial Assembly in Pakistan?
(A) 3 years
(B) 4 years
(C) 5 years
(D) 6 years

20. : How are members of the Senate of Pakistan elected?
(A) By direct popular vote
(B) By appointment from the President
(C) By appointment from the Prime Minister
(D) By indirect election from the Provincial Assemblies

21. : What is the total number of seats in the Senate of Pakistan?
(A) 100
(B) 104
(C) 110
(D) 120

22. : Which of the following is NOT a function of the Election Commission of Pakistan?
(A) Conducting elections
(B) Delimitation of constituencies
(C) Appointment of government officials
(D) Registering political parties

23. : What is the term length for a member of the Senate of Pakistan?
(A) 3 years
(B) 4 years
(C) 5 years
(D) 6 years

24. : In Pakistan’s electoral system, what is a polling station?
(A) A place where votes are counted
(B) A place where votes are cast
(C) A place where candidates debate
(D) A place where election results are announced

25. : Which of the following is NOT a method of voting in Pakistan?
(A) Open Voting
(B) Secret Voting
(C) Electronic Voting
(D) Postal Voting

26. : What is the purpose of an electoral symbol in Pakistan?
(A) To identify the candidate’s political party
(B) To identify the candidate’s constituency
(C) To identify the candidate’s age
(D) To identify the candidate’s educational qualification

27. : What is the significance of the biometric voting system in Pakistan?
(A) To prevent electoral fraud
(B) To increase voter turnout
(C) To speed up the voting process
(D) To facilitate remote voting

28. : How are members of the local government elected in Pakistan?
(A) By direct popular vote
(B) By appointment from the President
(C) By appointment from the Prime Minister
(D) By indirect election from the Provincial Assemblies

29. : What is the purpose of the Election Day code of conduct in Pakistan?
(A) To ensure fair and transparent elections
(B) To promote a specific political party
(C) To restrict voter participation
(D) To delay election results

30. : What is the role of the presiding officer at a polling station in Pakistan?
(A) To count votes
(B) To cast votes
(C) To monitor election observers
(D) To supervise the voting process