Structure and key features MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: August 12, 2024

1. What is the supreme law of Pakistan? a. The Judiciary
b. The Executive
c. The Constitution
d. The Parliament

Answer: c. The Constitution

2. Which document outlines the fundamental rights and duties of Pakistani citizens? a. The Bill of Rights
b. The Charter of Rights
c. The Constitution
d. The Declaration of Independence

Answer: c. The Constitution

3. Under the Constitution of Pakistan, who has the authority to interpret the law and ensure its enforcement? a. The President
b. The Prime Minister
c. The Judiciary
d. The Legislature

Answer: c. The Judiciary

4. Which part of the Constitution of Pakistan establishes the structure and functions of the federal government? a. Part I: The President
b. Part II: The Parliament
c. Part III: The Executive
d. Part IV: The Judiciary

Answer: b. Part II: The Parliament

5. What is the role of the President in the Constitution of Pakistan? a. To make laws
b. To enforce laws
c. To interpret laws
d. To represent the country

Answer: d. To represent the country

6. How is the Prime Minister of Pakistan elected according to the Constitution? a. By the President
b. By the Parliament
c. By the Judiciary
d. By the Provincial Assemblies

Answer: b. By the Parliament

7. Which article of the Constitution of Pakistan outlines the principles of policy for the state? a. Article 12
b. Article 23
c. Article 31
d. Article 45

Answer: d. Article 45

8. According to the Constitution of Pakistan, who has the power to declare a state of emergency? a. The President
b. The Prime Minister
c. The Chief Justice
d. The Parliament

Answer: a. The President

9. What is the tenure of a member of the National Assembly according to the Constitution? a. 3 years
b. 4 years
c. 5 years
d. 6 years

Answer: c. 5 years

10. Which institution is responsible for the appointment of judges in Pakistan? a. The President
b. The Prime Minister
c. The Parliament
d. The Judicial Commission

Answer: d. The Judicial Commission

11. Under the Constitution of Pakistan, who holds the power to dissolve the National Assembly? a. The President
b. The Prime Minister
c. The Chief Justice
d. The Speaker of the National Assembly

Answer: a. The President

12. Which part of the Constitution of Pakistan deals with the establishment and functions of the provincial governments? a. Part I: The President
b. Part II: The Parliament
c. Part III: The Executive
d. Part IV: Provinces

Answer: d. Part IV: Provinces

13. What is the composition of the Senate according to the Constitution of Pakistan? a. Elected members from the provinces
b. Directly elected by the people
c. Appointed by the President
d. Nominated by the Prime Minister

Answer: a. Elected members from the provinces

14. Which article of the Constitution of Pakistan establishes the Council of Common Interests (CCI)? a. Article 149
b. Article 153
c. Article 154
d. Article 156

Answer: c. Article 154

15. How are amendments to the Constitution of Pakistan made? a. By a simple majority vote in the National Assembly
b. By a two-thirds majority vote in both houses of Parliament
c. By a referendum
d. By the President’s decree

Answer: b. By a two-thirds majority vote in both houses of Parliament

16. According to the Constitution of Pakistan, who has the power to pardon and grant amnesty? a. The President
b. The Prime Minister
c. The Chief Justice
d. The Parliament

Answer: a. The President

17. Which part of the Constitution of Pakistan deals with the establishment and functions of the federal government? a. Part I: The President
b. Part II: The Parliament
c. Part III: The Executive
d. Part IV: The Judiciary

Answer: b. Part II: The Parliament

18. Who appoints the Chief Justice of Pakistan according to the Constitution? a. The President
b. The Prime Minister
c. The Parliament
d. The Judicial Commission

Answer: a. The President

19. The Constitution of Pakistan recognizes the rights of minorities under which articles? a. Articles 18-22
b. Articles 25-28
c. Articles 30-35
d. Articles 40-45

Answer: c. Articles 30-35

20. The principle of ‘Separation of Powers’ is enshrined in which part of the Constitution of Pakistan? a. Fundamental Rights
b. Principles of Policy
c. Preamble
d. None of the above

Answer: b. Principles of Policy

21. According to the Constitution of Pakistan, the President holds office for a term of: a. 3 years
b. 5 years
c. 7 years
d. 10 years

Answer: b. 5 years

22. The Parliament of Pakistan consists of how many houses? a. One
b. Two
c. Three
d. Four

Answer: b. Two

23. The 1973 Constitution of Pakistan defines the boundaries of which territories? a. Federal Territories
b. Provincial Territories
c. Tribal Territories
d. All of the above

Answer: d. All of the above

24. The Constitution of Pakistan establishes which language as a national language? a. English
b. Urdu
c. Punjabi
d. Sindhi

Answer: b. Urdu

25. According to the Constitution of Pakistan, which organ of the state has the power to impeach the President? a. The Prime Minister
b. The Parliament
c. The Judiciary
d. The Cabinet

Answer: b. The Parliament

26. Who serves as the custodian of the Constitution of Pakistan? a. The President
b. The Prime Minister
c. The Parliament
d. The Judiciary

Answer: d. The Judiciary

27. According to the Constitution of Pakistan, which body is responsible for the preparation of the federal budget? a. The President
b. The Prime Minister
c. The Parliament
d. The Federal Finance Ministry

Answer: c. The Parliament

28. How many fundamental rights are guaranteed to the citizens of Pakistan in the Constitution? a. Five
b. Seven
c. Ten
d. Twelve

Answer: c. Ten

29. The Constitution of Pakistan was enforced on: a. 23rd March 1940
b. 14th August 1947
c. 23rd March 1956
d. 14th August 1973

Answer: d. 14th August 1973

30. Which part of the Constitution of Pakistan outlines the principles of policy for the state? a. Part I
b. Part II
c. Part III
d. Part IV

Answer: d. Part IV