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Electoral system of Pakistan MCQs
By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: July 22, 2024
What is the electoral system in Pakistan? a) First-past-the-post b) Proportional representation c) Mixed-member proportional representation d) Preferential votingAnswer: a) First-past-the-post
How often are general elections held in Pakistan? a) Every 3 years b) Every 4 years c) Every 5 years d) Every 6 yearsAnswer: c) Every 5 years
Who is responsible for conducting elections in Pakistan? a) President b) Prime Minister c) Election Commission of Pakistan d) Supreme CourtAnswer: c) Election Commission of Pakistan
Which of the following is NOT a level of elections in Pakistan? a) National b) Provincial c) District d) MunicipalAnswer: c) District
What is the minimum voting age in Pakistan? a) 16 years b) 18 years c) 20 years d) 21 yearsAnswer: b) 18 years
How many seats are reserved for women in the National Assembly of Pakistan? a) 50 b) 60 c) 70 d) 80Answer: a) 50
What is the minimum number of seats reserved for non-Muslims in the National Assembly of Pakistan? a) 5 b) 10 c) 15 d) 20Answer: b) 10
Which of the following is NOT a method of voting in Pakistan? a) Electronic Voting b) Postal Voting c) Proxy Voting d) Voice VotingAnswer: d) Voice Voting
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 yearsAnswer: c) 5 years
How many constituencies are there in Pakistan for the National Assembly elections? a) 272 b) 342 c) 412 d) 492Answer: b) 342
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 paperAnswer: b) A voting district
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 MinisterAnswer: a) By direct popular vote
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 CommitteeAnswer: b) Provincial Election Commission
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 competenceAnswer: c) Educational qualification
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 candidateAnswer: a) Determining the boundaries of electoral constituencies
Who is responsible for the delimitation of constituencies in Pakistan? a) Election Commission of Pakistan b) Provincial governments c) Federal government d) Local governmentAnswer: a) Election Commission of Pakistan
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 pollsAnswer: b) To maintain a record of eligible voters
Which of the following is NOT a type of election in Pakistan? a) General Election b) By-election c) Referendum d) PlebisciteAnswer: a) General Election
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 yearsAnswer: c) 5 years
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 AssembliesAnswer: d) By indirect election from the Provincial Assemblies
What is the total number of seats in the Senate of Pakistan? a) 100 b) 104 c) 110 d) 120Answer: b) 104
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 partiesAnswer: c) Appointment of government officials
What is the term length for a member of the Senate of Pakistan? a) 3 years b) 4 years c) 5 years d) 6 yearsAnswer: c) 5 years
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 announcedAnswer: b) A place where votes are cast
Which of the following is NOT a method of voting in Pakistan? a) Open Voting b) Secret Voting c) Electronic Voting d) Postal VotingAnswer: a) Open Voting
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 qualificationAnswer: a) To identify the candidate’s political party
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 votingAnswer: a) To prevent electoral fraud
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 AssembliesAnswer: a) By direct popular vote
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 resultsAnswer: a) To ensure fair and transparent elections
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 processAnswer: d) To supervise the voting process
