Constitutions of Pakistan MCQs 2026
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- Q1easy
The 1973 Constitution can be amended by?
💡 Explanation:Article 239 requires a two-thirds majority of the total membership of both houses to amend the constitution.
- Q2medium
The first Constituent Assembly of Pakistan was dissolved in 1954 by?
💡 Explanation:Governor General Ghulam Muhammad dissolved the first Constituent Assembly on 24 October 1954.
- Q3medium
The minimum age to become President of Pakistan is?
💡 Explanation:Under Article 41, the President must be a Muslim, at least 45 years old, and qualified to be an MNA.
- Q4easy
The term of a Senator under the current constitution is?
💡 Explanation:Senators serve six-year terms, with half the Senate retiring every three years.
- Q5medium
Qualifications for members of Parliament are laid down in which articles?
💡 Explanation:Articles 62 and 63 lay down qualifications and disqualifications for membership of Parliament.
- Q6easy
Under the 1973 Constitution, the term of the National Assembly is?
💡 Explanation:The National Assembly has a five-year term unless dissolved earlier (Article 52).
- Q7easy
Which article declares Islam the state religion of Pakistan?
💡 Explanation:Article 2 of the 1973 Constitution declares Islam to be the state religion of Pakistan.
- Q8medium
Article 2-A of the constitution relates to?
💡 Explanation:Article 2-A makes the Objectives Resolution a substantive part of the Constitution.
- Q9medium
The Objectives Resolution was made a substantive part of the constitution by?
💡 Explanation:President Zia-ul-Haq's Revival of Constitution Order 1985 inserted Article 2-A, making the Objectives Resolution substantive.
- Q10easy
Article 6 of the 1973 Constitution deals with?
💡 Explanation:Article 6 declares abrogating or subverting the constitution an act of high treason.
- Q11medium
Fundamental rights are contained in which part of the 1973 Constitution?
💡 Explanation:Fundamental Rights are in Chapter 1 of Part II, Articles 8 to 28 of the 1973 Constitution.
- Q12hard
The Principles of Policy in the 1973 Constitution are contained in articles?
💡 Explanation:Articles 29-40 contain the Principles of Policy, guidelines for state policy that are not judicially enforceable.
- Q13medium
Which amendment provided for military courts for terrorism cases in 2015?
💡 Explanation:The 21st Amendment (January 2015) established military courts for two years after the APS Peshawar attack.
- Q14medium
Which amendment abolished the Concurrent Legislative List?
💡 Explanation:The 18th Amendment abolished the Concurrent List, devolving those subjects to the provinces.
- Q15medium
The 18th Amendment made free education a fundamental right under which article?
💡 Explanation:Article 25-A makes free and compulsory education for children aged 5-16 a fundamental right.
- Q16easy
The 18th Amendment renamed NWFP as?
💡 Explanation:The 18th Amendment (2010) renamed the North-West Frontier Province as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
- Q17easy
The Eighteenth Amendment was passed in which year?
💡 Explanation:The historic 18th Amendment was passed in April 2010, restoring parliamentary supremacy and provincial autonomy.
- Q18medium
The Eighth Amendment to the 1973 Constitution is famous for?
💡 Explanation:The Eighth Amendment (1985) inserted Article 58(2)(b), empowering the President to dissolve the National Assembly.
- Q19hard
Article 58(2)(b) was repealed by which amendment?
💡 Explanation:The Thirteenth Amendment (1997) under Nawaz Sharif repealed Article 58(2)(b); it was revived by the 17th and finally removed by the 18th.
- Q20medium
The Second Amendment to the 1973 Constitution (1974) dealt with?
💡 Explanation:The Second Amendment, passed on 7 September 1974, declared Ahmadis (Qadianis) as non-Muslims.
- Q21hard
Which article of the 1973 Constitution deals with the definition of a Muslim?
💡 Explanation:Article 260(3), added by the Second Amendment 1974, defines who is a Muslim and a non-Muslim.
- Q22hard
The Council of Islamic Ideology is provided under which article of the 1973 Constitution?
💡 Explanation:Articles 228-231 provide for the Council of Islamic Ideology; Article 228 establishes it.
- Q23easy
According to the 1973 Constitution, the religion of the President and Prime Minister must be?
💡 Explanation:Both the President (Article 41) and Prime Minister (Article 91) must be Muslims under the 1973 Constitution.
- Q24easy
Which language is declared the national language in the 1973 Constitution?
💡 Explanation:Article 251 declares Urdu the national language of Pakistan.
- Q25medium
The 1973 Constitution was passed by the National Assembly on?
💡 Explanation:The Assembly passed the constitution on 10 April 1973; the President authenticated it on 12 April 1973.
- Q26easy
Under the 1973 Constitution, the upper house of Parliament is called?
💡 Explanation:The Senate is the upper house; the 1973 Constitution created Pakistan's first bicameral legislature.
- Q27medium
How many articles are in the 1973 Constitution?
💡 Explanation:The 1973 Constitution originally contained 280 articles, divided into 12 parts and schedules.
- Q28easy
The 1973 Constitution provides which form of government?
💡 Explanation:The 1973 Constitution establishes a federal parliamentary system with a bicameral legislature.
- Q29easy
Who was the Prime Minister when the 1973 Constitution was enforced?
💡 Explanation:Z.A. Bhutto became Prime Minister under the 1973 Constitution; Fazal Ilahi Chaudhry became President.
- Q30easy
The 1973 Constitution was enforced on?
💡 Explanation:The 1973 Constitution came into force on 14 August 1973, Pakistan's 26th independence day.
- Q31medium
The interim constitution of 1972 was introduced by?
💡 Explanation:Z.A. Bhutto introduced the interim constitution on 21 April 1972 after taking over following the 1971 crisis.
- Q32easy
Pakistan's first general elections on adult franchise were held in?
💡 Explanation:The first direct general elections on adult franchise were held on 7 December 1970 under Yahya Khan.
- Q33medium
The Legal Framework Order (LFO) 1970 was issued by?
💡 Explanation:Yahya Khan issued the LFO in March 1970 as the framework for the 1970 general elections and constitution-making.
- Q34medium
The 1962 Constitution was abrogated in?
💡 Explanation:General Yahya Khan abrogated the 1962 Constitution on 25 March 1969 after Ayub Khan handed over power.
- Q35medium
The Basic Democracies system was introduced by Ayub Khan in?
💡 Explanation:The Basic Democracies Order was promulgated on 27 October 1959, creating a four-tier local government system.
- Q36medium
Under the 1962 Constitution, the President was elected by?
💡 Explanation:The President was elected indirectly by an electoral college of 80,000 (later 120,000) Basic Democrats.
- Q37easy
The 1962 Constitution was given by?
💡 Explanation:President Ayub Khan promulgated the 1962 Constitution on 1 March 1962; it came into force on 8 June 1962.
- Q38easy
The 1962 Constitution provided which system of government?
💡 Explanation:The 1962 Constitution established a presidential system with indirect elections through Basic Democracies.
- Q39medium
The first martial law in Pakistan was imposed on?
💡 Explanation:Iskander Mirza imposed martial law on 7 October 1958 and appointed General Ayub Khan as Chief Martial Law Administrator.
- Q40medium
Who abrogated the 1956 Constitution?
💡 Explanation:President Iskander Mirza abrogated the constitution and imposed martial law on 7 October 1958; Ayub Khan removed him 20 days later.
- Q41hard
The 1956 Constitution had how many articles?
💡 Explanation:The 1956 Constitution contained 234 articles divided into 13 parts and 6 schedules.
- Q42easy
The 1956 Constitution provided which form of government?
💡 Explanation:The 1956 Constitution established a parliamentary system with a unicameral legislature.
- Q43easy
The Objectives Resolution declared that sovereignty belongs to?
💡 Explanation:The resolution declared sovereignty over the entire universe belongs to Allah alone, delegated to the state through its people.
- Q44easy
Under the 1956 Constitution, Pakistan was named?
💡 Explanation:The 1956 Constitution declared Pakistan the Islamic Republic of Pakistan for the first time.
- Q45easy
The first Constitution of Pakistan was enforced on?
💡 Explanation:The 1956 Constitution was enforced on 23 March 1956, making Pakistan an Islamic Republic; the day is celebrated as Pakistan Day.
- Q46medium
The first Basic Principles Committee report was presented in?
💡 Explanation:The BPC presented its interim report in September 1950; it faced strong criticism, especially from East Bengal.
- Q47easy
Who moved the Objectives Resolution in the Constituent Assembly?
💡 Explanation:Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan moved the Objectives Resolution on 7 March 1949; it passed on 12 March 1949.
- Q48easy
The Objectives Resolution was passed by the Constituent Assembly in?
💡 Explanation:The Objectives Resolution was passed on 12 March 1949, laying down the principles of Pakistan's future constitution.
- Q49easy
The President of Pakistan is elected by?
💡 Explanation:The President is elected by an electoral college comprising both houses of Parliament and the four provincial assemblies.
- Q50hard
Under Article 6, the punishment for high treason is determined by?
💡 Explanation:Parliament determines the punishment; the High Treason (Punishment) Act 1973 prescribes death or life imprisonment.
- Q51easy
Seats reserved for women in the National Assembly are?
💡 Explanation:60 seats are reserved for women in the National Assembly, allocated by proportional representation.
- Q52medium
The total number of National Assembly general and reserved seats currently is?
💡 Explanation:The National Assembly has 336 seats: 266 general, 60 women and 10 non-Muslim reserved seats.
- Q53hard
The current strength of the Senate of Pakistan after FATA merger adjustments is?
💡 Explanation:After the 25th Amendment phased out FATA seats, the Senate strength became 96 members.
- Q54hard
The 1973 Constitution originally provided the Senate with how many members?
💡 Explanation:The Senate originally had 45 members, raised over time; the 1973 text set it initially at 45 (some sources cite 63 after early changes).
- Q55medium
How many types of writs can superior courts issue in Pakistan?
💡 Explanation:Five writs: habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, certiorari and quo warranto.
- Q56medium
Writ jurisdiction of High Courts is provided under?
💡 Explanation:Article 199 gives High Courts writ jurisdiction to enforce fundamental rights and check unlawful acts.
- Q57medium
Suo motu powers of the Supreme Court fall under which article?
💡 Explanation:Article 184(3) empowers the Supreme Court to act on matters of public importance involving fundamental rights.
- Q58easy
The retirement age of a High Court judge is?
💡 Explanation:High Court judges retire at the age of 62 years under Article 195.
- Q59hard
The superior judiciary's structure is defined in which part of the constitution?
💡 Explanation:Part VII (Articles 175-212) deals with the Judicature, including the Supreme Court and High Courts.
- Q60easy
The retirement age of a Supreme Court judge in Pakistan is?
💡 Explanation:A Supreme Court judge retires at 65; a High Court judge retires at 62 (Articles 179 and 195).
- Q61medium
Which article deals with the Islamabad Capital Territory?
💡 Explanation:Article 1 defines the territories of Pakistan, including the Islamabad Capital Territory.
- Q62medium
Under Article 232, a proclamation of emergency is issued by?
💡 Explanation:The President proclaims emergency in case of war, external aggression or internal disturbance beyond provincial control.
- Q63hard
Which article of the 1973 Constitution deals with the National Finance Commission?
💡 Explanation:Article 160 provides for the National Finance Commission (NFC) to distribute revenues between federation and provinces.
- Q64hard
Emergency provisions are contained in which part of the 1973 Constitution?
💡 Explanation:Part X (Articles 232-237) contains emergency provisions of the constitution.
- Q65hard
The National Economic Council is provided under which article?
💡 Explanation:Article 156 provides for the National Economic Council to review the country's overall economic condition.
- Q66medium
Who chairs the Council of Common Interests?
💡 Explanation:After the 18th Amendment, the Prime Minister chairs the CCI, which includes provincial chief ministers.
- Q67hard
The Council of Common Interests (CCI) is provided under which article?
💡 Explanation:Article 153 establishes the CCI to resolve disputes between the federation and provinces.
- Q68medium
The 26th Amendment (2024) primarily dealt with?
💡 Explanation:The 26th Amendment (October 2024) changed the Chief Justice appointment process and created constitutional benches.
- Q69easy
The 25th Amendment (2018) is famous for?
💡 Explanation:The 25th Amendment merged the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) into Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
- Q70medium
The 17th Amendment (2003) mainly dealt with?
💡 Explanation:The 17th Amendment validated General Musharraf's 2002 LFO and allowed him to hold dual offices.
- Q71medium
The Federal Shariat Court was established in?
💡 Explanation:President Zia-ul-Haq established the Federal Shariat Court in 1980 to examine laws for repugnancy to Islam.
- Q72hard
The Federal Shariat Court was created through which constitutional provision?
💡 Explanation:Chapter 3-A (Articles 203A-203J) was inserted into Part VII of the constitution by a Presidential Order in 1980.
- Q73hard
The 1973 Constitution was unanimously passed with how many votes in favor?
💡 Explanation:The constitution was passed on 10 April 1973 with 135 votes in favor; it was a consensus document of all parties.
- Q74medium
The 1962 Constitution originally omitted which word from Pakistan's name?
💡 Explanation:The 1962 Constitution initially named the country "Republic of Pakistan"; "Islamic" was restored by the First Amendment in 1963.
- Q75medium
Under the 1962 Constitution, the legislature was?
💡 Explanation:The 1962 Constitution provided a unicameral National Assembly with 156 (later 218) members.
- Q76easy
Who was the first President of Pakistan under the 1956 Constitution?
💡 Explanation:Iskander Mirza became the first President of Pakistan on 23 March 1956.
- Q77easy
The title of the head of state under the 1956 Constitution was?
💡 Explanation:The 1956 Constitution replaced the Governor General with a President as head of state.
- Q78hard
The principle of joint electorate was adopted for the whole country in?
💡 Explanation:The National Assembly adopted joint electorates for both wings through the Electorate Act of 1957.
- Q79medium
The 1956 Constitution gave parity of representation between?
💡 Explanation:The parity formula gave East and West Pakistan equal seats despite East Pakistan's larger population.
- Q80medium
One Unit was dissolved by which ruler?
💡 Explanation:Yahya Khan dissolved One Unit on 1 July 1970, restoring the four provinces of West Pakistan.
- Q81medium
One Unit scheme merging West Pakistan provinces was introduced in?
💡 Explanation:The One Unit scheme, merging all West Pakistan provinces into one province, took effect on 14 October 1955.
- Q82medium
The Doctrine of Necessity was first applied in Pakistan by which judge?
💡 Explanation:Chief Justice Muhammad Munir applied the doctrine of necessity in the Tamizuddin/Dosso cases, validating extra-constitutional acts.
- Q83hard
The second Constituent Assembly was formed in which year?
💡 Explanation:The second Constituent Assembly was formed in May-June 1955 and framed the 1956 Constitution.
- Q84hard
Which amendment reduced the voting age from 21 to 18 years?
💡 Explanation:The voting age was reduced to 18 through Musharraf's LFO 2002, later protected by the 17th Amendment.
- Q85medium
The famous Maulvi Tamizuddin case related to?
💡 Explanation:Maulvi Tamizuddin, Assembly President, challenged the 1954 dissolution; the Federal Court upheld it using the doctrine of necessity.
- Q86hard
Under the 26th Amendment, the Chief Justice of Pakistan is appointed for a term of?
💡 Explanation:The 26th Amendment fixed a three-year term for the Chief Justice, chosen from the three senior-most judges.
- Q87hard
The 19th Amendment (2011) dealt with?
💡 Explanation:The 19th Amendment refined the judicial appointments process through the Judicial Commission after the 18th Amendment.
- Q88medium
Right to fair trial was added as Article 10-A by which amendment?
💡 Explanation:The 18th Amendment (2010) inserted Article 10-A guaranteeing the right to fair trial and due process.
- Q89medium
Freedom of speech is guaranteed under which article?
💡 Explanation:Article 19 guarantees freedom of speech and expression, subject to reasonable restrictions.
- Q90medium
In case of disagreement between the two houses on an ordinary bill, the matter is decided by?
💡 Explanation:Article 71 provides for a joint sitting of both houses to resolve disagreement over legislation.
- Q91medium
Article 25 of the constitution guarantees?
💡 Explanation:Article 25 guarantees equality before law and equal protection of law for all citizens.
- Q92easy
The acting President in absence of the President is?
💡 Explanation:Under Article 49, the Chairman of the Senate acts as President; in his absence, the Speaker of the National Assembly.
- Q93easy
The oath of the President is administered by?
💡 Explanation:The Chief Justice of Pakistan administers the oath of office to the President.
- Q94hard
Which schedule of the constitution contains the Federal Legislative List?
💡 Explanation:The Fourth Schedule contains the Federal Legislative List after the 18th Amendment abolished the Concurrent List.
- Q95easy
The first successful vote of no-confidence against a Pakistani PM was in?
💡 Explanation:Imran Khan became the first PM removed through a no-confidence vote in April 2022.
- Q96medium
The vote of no-confidence against the Prime Minister is provided under?
💡 Explanation:Article 95 provides the procedure for a vote of no-confidence against the Prime Minister.
- Q97medium
A Presidential ordinance remains in force for how long if not laid before Parliament?
💡 Explanation:Under Article 89, an ordinance lapses after 120 days unless extended once by a resolution of the Assembly.
- Q98easy
A money bill can only originate in?
💡 Explanation:Under Article 73, money bills originate only in the National Assembly; the Senate can give recommendations.
- Q99easy
Seats reserved for non-Muslims in the National Assembly are?
💡 Explanation:Ten seats are reserved for non-Muslim minorities in the National Assembly.
- Q100hard
Who is considered the principal architect of the 1973 Constitution as Law Minister?
💡 Explanation:Abdul Hafeez Pirzada, Bhutto's Law Minister, piloted the 1973 Constitution through the Assembly.