Constitution of Pakistan 1973 MCQs

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1. 1. What is the general definition of 'Pakistan' for constitutional purposes, in terms of territory, as set out in Article 1?

   1. The Provinces, Islamabad Capital Territory, and other territories as may be included in Pakistan, whether by accession or otherwise ✓
   2. Only the four provinces, with no other territory included in any form
   3. Only Islamabad Capital Territory
   4. A definition that excludes all provinces

2. 2. The Federal Government (Prime Minister and Cabinet) is covered under which Part and Chapter of the Constitution?

   1. Part III, Chapter 3 ✓
   2. Part III, Chapter 1
   3. Part III, Chapter 2
   4. Part IV, Chapter 1

3. 3. Which Article of the Constitution incorporates the Objectives Resolution as a substantive part of the Constitution?

   1. Article 2A ✓
   2. Article 2
   3. Article 1
   4. Article 31

4. 4. Approximately how many amendments has the Constitution of Pakistan undergone as of the most recent count, including the 26th and 27th amendments?

   1. More than two dozen (27 as of the most recent, per widely reported figures) ✓
   2. Exactly 10
   3. Exactly 5
   4. Only 2

5. 5. Which Article of the Constitution deals specifically with freedom of association, which includes provisions relevant to political parties?

   1. Article 17 ✓
   2. Article 8
   3. Article 41
   4. Article 90

6. 6. What is a 'writ of prohibition'?

   1. An order preventing a lower court, tribunal, or authority from continuing proceedings beyond its jurisdiction ✓
   2. An order relating only to elections
   3. An order that can only be issued after a decision has already been fully implemented
   4. An order unrelated to judicial or quasi-judicial proceedings

7. 7. Which Article of the Constitution guarantees freedom of association?

   1. Article 17 ✓
   2. Article 16
   3. Article 18
   4. Article 19

8. 8. What is the process by which the President of Pakistan can be removed from office before the end of the term, according to the Constitution?

   1. Through a process of impeachment for violation of the Constitution or gross misconduct, initiated in Parliament ✓
   2. The President cannot be removed under any circumstances
   3. Only through a direct public referendum initiated by ordinary citizens
   4. Only through a decision of a single provincial assembly

9. 9. Which Amendment to the Constitution, passed in 2003, provided parliamentary validation to changes made through General Pervez Musharraf's Legal Framework Order, with certain modifications?

   1. The Seventeenth Amendment ✓
   2. The Eighth Amendment
   3. The Eighteenth Amendment
   4. The Thirteenth Amendment

10. 10. What is the 'Federal Consolidated Fund', as referenced in the Constitution?

    1. The fund into which all revenues received by the Federal Government are credited, from which expenditures are made as authorized ✓
    2. A fund exclusively for provincial governments
    3. A fund exclusively for the judiciary's private use
    4. A fund with no constitutional basis

11. 11. What is the process, generally speaking, for filling a vacancy in the office of Prime Minister when the National Assembly is dissolved and general elections are pending?

    1. A caretaker Prime Minister and Cabinet are typically appointed to oversee the transition until a new government is formed following elections ✓
    2. The President personally continues to perform all executive functions with no caretaker government appointed
    3. The Chief Justice becomes acting Prime Minister
    4. The office remains vacant with no administrative continuity at all

12. 12. Which Article of the Constitution guarantees freedom of speech and expression, and freedom of the press?

    1. Article 19 ✓
    2. Article 18
    3. Article 20
    4. Article 19A

13. 13. What is the constitutional relationship between the Cabinet and the National Assembly regarding collective responsibility?

    1. The Cabinet is collectively responsible to the National Assembly for its actions and policies ✓
    2. The Cabinet has no accountability to the National Assembly whatsoever
    3. Only individual ministers are ever responsible, with no concept of collective responsibility
    4. The Cabinet is responsible only to the President, not to the National Assembly at all

14. 14. What is a 'writ of certiorari'?

    1. An order used to quash the decision of a lower court, tribunal, or authority that has acted beyond its jurisdiction or made a legal error ✓
    2. An order relating only to personal liberty
    3. An order used only to confirm a decision, not to quash it
    4. An order that applies only to Parliament, not courts or tribunals

15. 15. Which Article of the Constitution deals with the national language?

    1. Article 251 ✓
    2. Article 2
    3. Article 1
    4. Article 6

16. 16. Who administers the oath of office to the President of Pakistan?

    1. The Chief Justice of Pakistan ✓
    2. The Speaker of the National Assembly
    3. The Prime Minister
    4. The Chairman of the Senate

17. 17. What is the general constitutional significance of holding a national census in Pakistan?

    1. Census data is used, among other things, for purposes such as delimitation of constituencies and resource allocation formulas ✓
    2. Census data has no bearing on any constitutional process
    3. Census data is used only for foreign policy purposes
    4. A census has never been conducted in Pakistan

18. 18. Which Article of the Constitution, among the Principles of Policy, deals with participation of people in the Armed Forces?

    1. Article 39 ✓
    2. Article 38
    3. Article 40
    4. Article 37

19. 19. What is the 'Council of Common Interests' (CCI), as provided for in the Constitution?

    1. A body responsible for formulating and regulating policies on matters in the Federal Legislative List and resolving disputes between the Federation and Provinces on certain matters ✓
    2. A body with no defined constitutional function
    3. A body responsible only for foreign affairs
    4. A body responsible only for judicial appointments

20. 20. The provisions relating to Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) are covered under which range of Articles?

    1. Articles 50 to 89 ✓
    2. Articles 41 to 49
    3. Articles 90 to 100
    4. Articles 101 to 140A

21. 21. Which Article of the Constitution guarantees 'Equality of citizens' and equality before law?

    1. Article 25 ✓
    2. Article 24
    3. Article 26
    4. Article 23

22. 22. Which Article of the Constitution deals with the Cabinet, headed by the Prime Minister?

    1. Article 91 ✓
    2. Article 90
    3. Article 92
    4. Article 99

23. 23. Which Article of the Constitution provides protection of property rights?

    1. Article 24 ✓
    2. Article 23
    3. Article 25
    4. Article 22

24. 24. Which Article of the Constitution guarantees the 'Security of person', stating no person shall be deprived of life or liberty save in accordance with law?

    1. Article 9 ✓
    2. Article 8
    3. Article 10
    4. Article 14

25. 25. What is the significance of the 'Leader of the Opposition' in the National Assembly, as recognized under the Constitution?

    1. A formally recognized position, typically held by the leader of the largest opposition party or group, playing a role in certain consultative processes such as some appointments ✓
    2. A position with no formal recognition or defined constitutional role
    3. A position that is always identical to the Speaker's role
    4. A position that exists only in the Senate, not the National Assembly

26. 26. What is the significance of provincial Public Service Commissions, alongside the Federal Public Service Commission?

    1. They conduct recruitment examinations and processes for provincial civil service positions, similar in function to the Federal Public Service Commission at the federal level ✓
    2. They have no defined function under the Constitution
    3. They exist only in one specific province
    4. They are responsible for judicial appointments only

27. 27. What is the general procedure required for amending the Constitution, in terms of which body or bodies must approve it?

    1. A Bill must be passed by a two-thirds majority in both the National Assembly and the Senate, and in some matters relating to provinces, may require further steps ✓
    2. A constitutional amendment can be made solely by presidential decree with no parliamentary involvement
    3. A constitutional amendment can be made by a simple majority in only one house
    4. A constitutional amendment requires only the approval of the Supreme Court

28. 28. What is the general constitutional role of the Chief Justice of Pakistan in relation to the judiciary's administration?

    1. The Chief Justice generally holds a leading administrative and judicial role within the Supreme Court and, more broadly, in matters affecting the judiciary ✓
    2. The Chief Justice has no administrative role whatsoever
    3. The Chief Justice's role is identical to that of the Prime Minister
    4. The position of Chief Justice does not exist under the Constitution

29. 29. Which Article of the Constitution specifically addresses disqualification on grounds of defection from a political party?

    1. Article 63A ✓
    2. Article 62
    3. Article 63
    4. Article 51

30. 30. What is generally required of an individual for citizenship-related eligibility to hold high public office, such as being a Pakistani national?

    1. The individual must generally be a citizen of Pakistan, as specified for various offices under the Constitution ✓
    2. Citizenship is not a general requirement for any office under the Constitution
    3. Only foreign nationals are eligible for high office
    4. This matter is addressed only for judges, not for other offices

31. 31. The Eighteenth Amendment inserted which new Article guaranteeing the Right to fair trial?

    1. Article 10A ✓
    2. Article 25A
    3. Article 19A
    4. Article 2A

32. 32. What is the 'National Finance Commission' (NFC), as provided for in the Constitution?

    1. A constitutional body responsible for recommending the distribution of financial resources between the Federation and the Provinces ✓
    2. A body responsible only for foreign affairs
    3. A body responsible only for military affairs
    4. A body with no defined constitutional role

33. 33. Which Article of the Constitution, among the Principles of Policy, provides for the protection of family, mother, and child?

    1. Article 35 ✓
    2. Article 34
    3. Article 36
    4. Article 37

34. 34. Which constitution immediately preceded the 1973 Constitution?

    1. The Constitution of 1962 ✓
    2. The Constitution of 1956
    3. There was no earlier constitution
    4. The Government of India Act, 1935

35. 35. Which Part of the Constitution deals with 'Islamic Provisions'?

    1. Part IX ✓
    2. Part II
    3. Part III
    4. Part XII

36. 36. What is the general constitutional principle behind 'equality before law', as stated in Article 25?

    1. All citizens are equal before law and are entitled to equal protection of law, with no discrimination on the basis of sex alone ✓
    2. Only certain classes of citizens are equal before the law
    3. Equality before law applies only to men, not women
    4. The Constitution does not address equality before law anywhere

37. 37. What is the 'Preamble' of the Constitution generally understood to reflect?

    1. The foundational principles and objectives underlying the Constitution, largely drawing upon the Objectives Resolution ✓
    2. A section with no connection to the Objectives Resolution
    3. A section dealing only with judicial procedure
    4. A section dealing only with military matters

38. 38. Which Part of the Constitution deals with the 'Relations between Federation and Provinces'?

    1. Part V ✓
    2. Part IV
    3. Part VI
    4. Part III

39. 39. What is the general principle of 'independence of judiciary' under the Constitution intended to ensure?

    1. That the judiciary can function without undue interference from the executive or legislative branches ✓
    2. That the judiciary is fully controlled by the executive branch
    3. That judges are appointed solely by the legislature with no other input
    4. That the judiciary has no defined role in the Constitution

40. 40. How many articles did the Constitution of 1962 contain?

    1. 250 ✓
    2. 280
    3. 234
    4. 200

41. 41. Which Article of the Constitution establishes that the Parliament consists of the President and two Houses, the National Assembly and the Senate?

    1. Article 50 ✓
    2. Article 51
    3. Article 59
    4. Article 41

42. 42. Which Article of the Constitution guarantees the right of individuals to be dealt with in accordance with law?

    1. Article 4 ✓
    2. Article 3
    3. Article 5
    4. Article 6

43. 43. Which Article of the Constitution guarantees the 'Inviolability of dignity of man' and, subject to law, the privacy of home?

    1. Article 14 ✓
    2. Article 13
    3. Article 15
    4. Article 9

44. 44. Which Article of the Constitution addresses the appointment of Provincial Governors by the President?

    1. Article 101 ✓
    2. Article 105
    3. Article 90
    4. Article 41

45. 45. How many articles does the Constitution of Pakistan 1973 originally contain?

    1. 280 ✓
    2. 270
    3. 290
    4. 260

46. 46. What did the 26th Amendment (2024) establish regarding the tenure of the Chief Justice of Pakistan?

    1. It set a fixed term of three years for the Chief Justice ✓
    2. It set a fixed term of ten years for the Chief Justice
    3. It abolished any fixed term for the Chief Justice
    4. It reduced the term to one year

47. 47. What does the First Schedule of the Constitution deal with?

    1. Laws exempted from the operation of Article 8(1) and (2) ✓
    2. The oaths of office
    3. The legislative lists
    4. The remuneration of judges

48. 48. Which Article of the Constitution provides for the elimination of exploitation (relating to socio-economic principles)?

    1. Article 3 ✓
    2. Article 4
    3. Article 5
    4. Article 2

49. 49. The provisions relating to Provincial Assemblies are covered under which range of Articles?

    1. Articles 106 to 128 ✓
    2. Articles 101 to 105
    3. Articles 129 to 140A
    4. Articles 141 to 159

50. 50. Which Article of the Constitution provides that the President shall act on the advice of the Cabinet or the Prime Minister, except in specific matters where discretion is provided?

    1. Article 48 ✓
    2. Article 41
    3. Article 90
    4. Article 99

51. 51. Under the Constitution, do Fundamental Rights apply to all citizens equally, regardless of religion, race, caste, or sex, for most rights?

    1. Yes, most Fundamental Rights are guaranteed to all citizens without discrimination based on religion, race, caste, or sex ✓
    2. No, Fundamental Rights apply only to a specific religious group
    3. Fundamental Rights apply only to men, not women
    4. Fundamental Rights apply only to citizens of a specific province

52. 52. According to the Constitution, how many seats in the National Assembly are reserved for non-Muslims?

    1. 10 seats ✓
    2. 5 seats
    3. 20 seats
    4. 15 seats

53. 53. Which Article of the Constitution, among the Principles of Policy, provides for the protection of minorities?

    1. Article 36 ✓
    2. Article 35
    3. Article 37
    4. Article 38

54. 54. What major new judicial body did the 27th Amendment (2025) establish?

    1. A Federal Constitutional Court ✓
    2. A new Supreme Court replacing the existing one entirely
    3. A new National Assembly
    4. A new Senate

55. 55. What kind of general powers does a caretaker government typically have, according to constitutional and legal practice in Pakistan?

    1. Limited powers, generally restricted to day-to-day matters and facilitating the electoral process, rather than making major long-term policy decisions ✓
    2. Full and unrestricted powers identical to an elected government with no limitations
    3. No powers whatsoever, functioning merely as a placeholder with no administrative role
    4. Powers greater than those of an elected government

56. 56. According to the Constitution, must the President be a Muslim?

    1. Yes, the Constitution requires the President to be a Muslim ✓
    2. No, there is no religious requirement for the President
    3. This requirement applies only to the Prime Minister, not the President
    4. This requirement was removed by a later amendment

57. 57. In which year were the general elections held that led to the assembly which eventually framed the 1973 Constitution?

    1. 1970 ✓
    2. 1973
    3. 1965
    4. 1985

58. 58. Unlike Fundamental Rights, are the Principles of Policy generally considered directly enforceable in a court of law?

    1. No, the Principles of Policy are generally considered guidelines for the State and not directly enforceable in the same way as Fundamental Rights ✓
    2. Yes, the Principles of Policy are fully and directly enforceable, identical to Fundamental Rights
    3. The Principles of Policy do not exist in the Constitution
    4. The Principles of Policy are enforceable only by the Senate

59. 59. Is the Constitution of Pakistan generally described as 'rigid' or 'flexible' in terms of the amendment process?

    1. Rigid, as it requires a special (two-thirds) majority procedure for amendment ✓
    2. Fully flexible, amendable by simple majority like ordinary legislation
    3. Impossible to amend under any circumstances
    4. Amendable only by referendum in every instance

60. 60. Under the Constitution, what body must generally approve a proclamation of emergency for it to continue beyond an initial period?

    1. Parliament (specifically, generally requiring approval by both Houses within a specified time frame) ✓
    2. No approval is required from any body
    3. Only the Supreme Court's approval is required
    4. Only a single Provincial Assembly's approval is required

61. 61. Which Article of the Constitution deals with the procedure for passing ordinary (non-Money) Bills through both houses of Parliament?

    1. Article 70 ✓
    2. Article 73
    3. Article 89
    4. Article 50

62. 62. What is the general purpose of Article 227 of the Constitution?

    1. To ensure that all existing laws are brought into conformity with the injunctions of Islam as laid down in the Quran and Sunnah, and that no law is enacted which is repugnant to such injunctions ✓
    2. To establish the National Assembly
    3. To define the powers of the President
    4. To define the structure of the judiciary generally

63. 63. Which Article of the Constitution, among the Principles of Policy, addresses the promotion of social and economic well-being of the people?

    1. Article 38 ✓
    2. Article 37
    3. Article 39
    4. Article 40

64. 64. Which Article of the Constitution addresses the impeachment process for the President?

    1. Article 47 ✓
    2. Article 41
    3. Article 48
    4. Article 45

65. 65. What is the constitutional significance of an independent judiciary being able to review the actions of the executive and legislature?

    1. It allows for checks and balances, ensuring that governmental action remains within constitutional and legal limits ✓
    2. It removes all power from the judiciary entirely
    3. It means the judiciary has no role in reviewing any governmental action
    4. It applies only to matters of taxation

66. 66. Which Article of the Constitution generally addresses the President's power to grant pardons, reprieves, and remissions of punishment?

    1. Article 45 ✓
    2. Article 41
    3. Article 47
    4. Article 48

67. 67. According to Article 8, what happens to any existing law that is inconsistent with the Fundamental Rights?

    1. It becomes void to the extent of the inconsistency ✓
    2. It remains fully valid regardless of the inconsistency
    3. It is automatically repealed by the President without any judicial process
    4. Fundamental Rights have no effect on any existing law

68. 68. Which Article of the Constitution declares that laws inconsistent with or in derogation of Fundamental Rights shall be void?

    1. Article 8 ✓
    2. Article 9
    3. Article 25
    4. Article 28

69. 69. What majority is generally required in each House of Parliament to pass a constitutional amendment Bill, according to the Constitution?

    1. A two-thirds majority ✓
    2. A simple majority
    3. A three-fourths majority
    4. A unanimous vote

70. 70. Which Article of the Constitution empowers the President to promulgate Ordinances when the National Assembly is not in session?

    1. Article 89 ✓
    2. Article 90
    3. Article 70
    4. Article 41

71. 71. A Money Bill, according to the Constitution, must originate in which house of Parliament?

    1. The National Assembly ✓
    2. The Senate
    3. Either house may originate a Money Bill
    4. The Provincial Assembly

72. 72. Which Amendment to the Constitution is widely regarded as one of the most significant, substantially altering the balance of power between the President and Prime Minister and granting greater provincial autonomy?

    1. The Eighteenth Amendment (2010) ✓
    2. The Eighth Amendment (1985)
    3. The Seventeenth Amendment (2003)
    4. The First Amendment (1974)

73. 73. The Eighteenth Amendment (2010) changed Pakistan's system of government from what to what?

    1. From a semi-presidential system to a parliamentary system ✓
    2. From a parliamentary system to a fully presidential system
    3. From a federal system to a unitary system
    4. From a monarchy to a republic

74. 74. What is the general purpose of a 'schedule' attached to the Constitution, as a legal drafting device?

    1. To provide detailed lists, forms, or supplementary material referenced by the main articles of the Constitution ✓
    2. Schedules have no legal effect whatsoever
    3. Schedules are used only for decorative or symbolic purposes
    4. Schedules replace the Articles entirely

75. 75. What is a 'writ of quo warranto'?

    1. An order questioning the authority by which a person holds a public office, to determine whether they are lawfully entitled to it ✓
    2. An order relating only to property disputes
    3. An order relating only to criminal matters
    4. An order that has no connection to public office

76. 76. What is the general Constitutional principle regarding the independence of the Election Commission of Pakistan in conducting elections?

    1. The Election Commission is intended to function independently to ensure elections are conducted honestly, justly, fairly, and in accordance with law ✓
    2. The Election Commission is directly and fully controlled by the ruling political party at all times
    3. The Election Commission has no defined role in conducting elections
    4. Elections are conducted directly by the Armed Forces under the Constitution with no role for the Election Commission

77. 77. According to Article 245, what is a primary function of the Armed Forces of Pakistan?

    1. To defend Pakistan against external aggression or threat of war, and, subject to law, act in aid of civil power when called upon to do so ✓
    2. To directly run the civilian government at all times
    3. To replace the judiciary in all legal matters
    4. To conduct all national elections directly

78. 78. What is the minimum age requirement for a person to be eligible for election as President of Pakistan?

    1. 45 years ✓
    2. 35 years
    3. 40 years
    4. 30 years

79. 79. According to the Constitution, can the Governor of a province dissolve the Provincial Assembly?

    1. Yes, under specified circumstances defined in the Constitution, generally on the advice of the Chief Minister, similar to the federal President-Prime Minister relationship ✓
    2. No, a Provincial Assembly can never be dissolved under any circumstances
    3. Only the Supreme Court can dissolve a Provincial Assembly
    4. Only the National Assembly can dissolve a Provincial Assembly directly

80. 80. What is the minimum age requirement for a person to be elected as a member of the Senate?

    1. 30 years ✓
    2. 25 years
    3. 35 years
    4. 21 years

81. 81. What is Pakistani citizenship, as it relates to the Constitution, primarily governed by?

    1. Provisions of the Constitution read together with citizenship laws enacted by Parliament ✓
    2. Provincial laws alone, with no federal role
    3. International treaties exclusively, with no domestic law
    4. There is no legal framework governing citizenship

82. 82. What does the Third Schedule of the Constitution deal with?

    1. Oaths of office for various constitutional office-holders ✓
    2. The election of the President
    3. The legislative lists
    4. The remuneration of judges

83. 83. According to Article 62, what is generally required of a candidate seeking membership of Parliament regarding their character?

    1. The candidate must be of good character and not commonly known as one who violates Islamic injunctions, among other specified qualifications ✓
    2. There are no character-related qualifications specified
    3. Only academic qualifications are specified, with no reference to character
    4. Only financial qualifications are specified

84. 84. Which Article of the Constitution provides for non-discrimination in respect of access to public places?

    1. Article 26 ✓
    2. Article 25
    3. Article 27
    4. Article 28

85. 85. Fundamental Rights in the Constitution of Pakistan are covered under which Part and Chapter?

    1. Part II, Chapter 1 ✓
    2. Part I, Chapter 1
    3. Part III, Chapter 1
    4. Part II, Chapter 2

86. 86. According to the Constitution, who acts as President if both the offices of President and Chairman Senate are vacant, in the line of succession?

    1. The Speaker of the National Assembly, followed by other specified officials in order ✓
    2. The Prime Minister automatically and permanently becomes President
    3. The Chief Justice automatically and permanently becomes President
    4. There is no provision in the Constitution for this situation

87. 87. The provisions relating to the Federal Government are covered under which range of Articles?

    1. Articles 90 to 100 ✓
    2. Articles 50 to 89
    3. Articles 41 to 49
    4. Articles 101 to 140A

88. 88. The Eighteenth Amendment inserted which new Article guaranteeing the Right to education?

    1. Article 25A ✓
    2. Article 10A
    3. Article 19A
    4. Article 2A

89. 89. What is the significance of Article 19 permitting restrictions on freedom of speech "in the interest of the glory of Islam", among other grounds?

    1. It reflects the balance the Constitution draws between free expression and certain specified societal and religious considerations ✓
    2. It means freedom of speech does not exist at all in Pakistan
    3. It applies only to broadcast media, not print media
    4. It has been entirely removed from the Constitution

90. 90. What is the significance of the phrase 'subject to the Constitution' commonly used throughout various Articles when describing powers of different office-holders?

    1. It indicates that even significant powers granted to office-holders are ultimately constrained by and must conform to the overall constitutional framework ✓
    2. It has no legal significance and is merely decorative language
    3. It means the specific power described is entirely unlimited despite the phrase
    4. It applies only to the judiciary and not to any other branch

91. 91. Which assembly is credited with framing the 1973 Constitution?

    1. The National Assembly elected in the 1970 general election, acting as a Constituent body ✓
    2. A newly and separately elected Constituent Assembly formed specifically and only for this purpose in 1973
    3. The Senate acting alone
    4. A body appointed entirely by the military

92. 92. Which house of Parliament is generally described as the Lower House?

    1. The National Assembly ✓
    2. The Senate
    3. Both are considered Lower Houses
    4. Neither house has this designation

93. 93. What did the Nineteenth Amendment (2011) to the Constitution primarily address?

    1. It addressed concerns raised by the Supreme Court regarding certain provisions of the Eighteenth Amendment, particularly concerning judicial appointments ✓
    2. It established the Senate for the first time
    3. It renamed a province
    4. It introduced the Objectives Resolution

94. 94. What is the term of a member of the Senate, according to the Constitution?

    1. Six years ✓
    2. Five years
    3. Four years
    4. Three years

95. 95. The Eighth Amendment (1985) is also notable for validating the actions and amendments made during which period of governance?

    1. The government of General Zia-ul-Haq ✓
    2. The government of General Pervez Musharraf
    3. The government of General Ayub Khan
    4. The government of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto

96. 96. According to the Constitution's foundational principles, where is sovereignty over the entire universe stated to belong, as reflected in the Objectives Resolution/Preamble?

    1. To Allah Almighty alone, with authority delegated to the State of Pakistan as a sacred trust ✓
    2. To the President personally and permanently
    3. To the Parliament exclusively, with no higher principle stated
    4. To no defined entity, as the Preamble is silent on this matter

97. 97. According to Article 260, how is the term 'Muslim' generally defined for constitutional purposes?

    1. A person who believes in the unity and oneness of Almighty Allah, in the absolute and unqualified finality of the Prophethood of Muhammad (peace be upon him), and does not believe in, or recognize as a prophet or religious reformer, any person who claimed or claims to be a prophet after Muhammad (peace be upon him) ✓
    2. The term is left entirely undefined in the Constitution
    3. The term refers only to citizens of Arab descent
    4. The term is defined only in relation to citizenship, not religious belief

98. 98. Which Article of the Constitution provides protection to the President, Governors, and certain others from being answerable in court for acts done in the exercise of powers of their office?

    1. Article 248 ✓
    2. Article 8
    3. Article 41
    4. Article 90

99. 99. What is the general purpose of an 'NFC Award', arising from the National Finance Commission's work?

    1. To determine the formula for distribution of revenue resources between the Federal Government and the Provinces ✓
    2. To determine judicial appointments
    3. To determine the boundaries of provinces
    4. To determine the national language

100. 100. Which Article of the Constitution guarantees freedom of movement?

     1. Article 15 ✓
     2. Article 14
     3. Article 16
     4. Article 17

101. 101. What is the general concept of 'separation of powers' as reflected in the structure of the Constitution?

     1. The division of governmental authority among the executive, legislature, and judiciary, each with defined roles ✓
     2. The complete concentration of all power in a single branch of government
     3. A concept that applies only to provincial governments, not the federation
     4. A concept not reflected anywhere in the Constitution

102. 102. Which Article of the Constitution deals with the 'Annual Budget Statement'?

     1. Article 80 ✓
     2. Article 41
     3. Article 90
     4. Article 8

103. 103. What is a 'Speaker' of a Provincial Assembly generally responsible for?

     1. Presiding over the proceedings of the Provincial Assembly ✓
     2. Serving as the head of the provincial judiciary
     3. Commanding provincial police forces directly
     4. Serving as the province's representative in foreign affairs

104. 104. Which Part of the Constitution deals with 'General Provisions', including matters relating to the Armed Forces?

     1. Part XII ✓
     2. Part II
     3. Part III
     4. Part IV

105. 105. What is the general concept of "provincial autonomy" as strengthened notably by the 18th Amendment?

     1. Greater legislative, administrative, and financial authority granted to the provinces relative to the Federal Government ✓
     2. The complete abolition of the federal government with no central authority remaining
     3. A concept that reduces provincial powers rather than increasing them
     4. A concept unrelated to the distribution of powers between Federation and Provinces

106. 106. What is a common ground for disqualification of a member of Parliament under Article 63, relating to loyalty and conduct?

     1. Propagating opinions prejudicial to the ideology, sovereignty, integrity, or security of Pakistan, among other specified grounds ✓
     2. Simply disagreeing with government policy in Parliament
     3. Belonging to any particular political party
     4. Being younger than 60 years of age

107. 107. What is the general term of a Provincial Assembly, unless dissolved earlier, according to the Constitution?

     1. Five years ✓
     2. Four years
     3. Six years
     4. Three years

108. 108. What is the significance of the term 'parliamentary' in describing Pakistan's system of government under the Constitution?

     1. The executive (Prime Minister and Cabinet) is drawn from and accountable to the legislature (Parliament) ✓
     2. The executive is entirely separate from and has no accountability to the legislature
     3. There is no legislature under this system
     4. The head of state and head of government are always the same single person with no distinction

109. 109. What is the general significance of a written, codified constitution like Pakistan's 1973 Constitution, compared to an entirely uncodified system?

     1. It consolidates the fundamental rules of governance into a single authoritative document, providing clarity and a clear reference point for legal and political disputes ✓
     2. It has no advantages over an uncodified system
     3. It means the document can never be interpreted by courts
     4. It means the document has no legal authority

110. 110. What is an 'emergency provision' in the context of the Constitution generally intended to address?

     1. Special constitutional measures for situations such as war, external aggression, or internal disturbance threatening the security of Pakistan ✓
     2. Regular day-to-day administrative matters with no special circumstances
     3. Matters relating only to routine budget approval
     4. Matters relating only to routine judicial appointments

111. 111. What is the general term of office for a Provincial Governor, according to constitutional practice?

     1. The Governor holds office during the pleasure of the President, without a strictly fixed term in the way elected offices have ✓
     2. A fixed term of exactly five years with no possibility of earlier removal
     3. A fixed term of exactly ten years
     4. A lifetime appointment with no removal possible

112. 112. What is the general constitutional relationship between the Governor of a province and the Chief Minister, similar in structure to the President-Prime Minister relationship at the federal level?

     1. The Governor is the constitutional (ceremonial) head, while the Chief Minister exercises executive authority, generally acting on the Chief Minister's advice ✓
     2. The Governor exercises all executive authority directly with no role for the Chief Minister
     3. The Chief Minister has no executive authority at all
     4. There is no defined relationship between the two offices under the Constitution

113. 113. Which Article of the Constitution provides safeguards as to educational institutions in respect of religion?

     1. Article 22 ✓
     2. Article 21
     3. Article 23
     4. Article 20

114. 114. What is the term of the National Assembly, unless dissolved earlier, according to the Constitution?

     1. Five years ✓
     2. Four years
     3. Six years
     4. Three years

115. 115. Which Article of the Constitution, among the Principles of Policy, discourages parochial, racial, tribal, sectarian, and provincial prejudices?

     1. Article 33 ✓
     2. Article 32
     3. Article 34
     4. Article 35

116. 116. The Constitution of Pakistan 1973 is Pakistan's how many-eth constitution?

     1. Third ✓
     2. First
     3. Second
     4. Fourth

117. 117. What is a "conscience vote" sometimes discussed in the context of parliamentary voting, as distinct from strict party-line voting?

     1. A vote where a member votes according to personal judgment rather than strictly following party directions, though subject to limits under anti-defection provisions on certain specified matters ✓
     2. A vote that is always mandatory on every single matter with no exceptions
     3. A term entirely unrelated to parliamentary practice
     4. A vote that only the President can cast

118. 118. Which Article of the Constitution defines what constitutes a 'Money Bill'?

     1. Article 73 ✓
     2. Article 70
     3. Article 50
     4. Article 89

119. 119. According to the Constitution, how many seats in the National Assembly are reserved for women?

     1. 60 seats ✓
     2. 50 seats
     3. 70 seats
     4. 40 seats

120. 120. Who presides over the Senate?

     1. The Chairman of the Senate ✓
     2. The Speaker of the National Assembly
     3. The President
     4. The Prime Minister

121. 121. What is the general significance of the Constitution being described as embodying a 'federal' structure?

     1. Power is constitutionally divided between a central (federal) government and the provincial governments ✓
     2. All power rests exclusively with a single central government with no provincial role
     3. All power rests exclusively with the provinces with no federal role
     4. There is no division of power described anywhere in the document

122. 122. According to the Constitution, must the Prime Minister be a Muslim?

     1. Yes, the Constitution requires the Prime Minister to be a Muslim ✓
     2. No, there is no religious requirement for the Prime Minister
     3. This requirement applies only to the President, not the Prime Minister
     4. This requirement was removed by a later amendment

123. 123. What power of the Supreme Court did the 26th Amendment (2024) notably curtail?

     1. The Supreme Court's suo motu (on its own initiative) powers ✓
     2. The Supreme Court's power to hear appeals entirely
     3. The Supreme Court's power to interpret any law
     4. The power of the Supreme Court to have a Chief Justice at all

124. 124. What is a 'caretaker government', as it commonly functions in Pakistan's constitutional and electoral practice?

     1. A temporary, neutral government that administers the country between the dissolution of an assembly and the formation of a new government following elections ✓
     2. A permanent form of government with no time limitation
     3. A government formed only by the military with no civilian involvement
     4. A government that has no role in overseeing elections

125. 125. What is the 'Federal Shariat Court', established under the Constitution?

     1. A court established to examine and decide whether certain laws are repugnant to the injunctions of Islam ✓
     2. The regular highest appellate court of Pakistan
     3. A court that only handles cases related to taxation
     4. A court established to handle only provincial administrative disputes

126. 126. What is the significance of budget approval by the National Assembly under the Constitution?

     1. The National Assembly must approve the Federal Budget (Annual Budget Statement) for government expenditure to be authorized ✓
     2. The budget requires no approval from the National Assembly and is decided solely by the Ministry of Finance
     3. Only the Senate approves the budget, with no role for the National Assembly
     4. The President alone approves the budget with no parliamentary role whatsoever

127. 127. Which Article of the Constitution provides the interpretation clause defining various terms used throughout the document?

     1. Article 260 ✓
     2. Article 8
     3. Article 1
     4. Article 6

128. 128. What is a 'writ of mandamus', among the types of writs High Courts can issue?

     1. An order commanding a public official or body to perform a duty they are legally obligated to perform ✓
     2. An order relating only to religious matters
     3. An order that can never be issued against any government official
     4. An order relating only to criminal sentencing

129. 129. How many provinces does Pakistan currently have, as recognized under the constitutional framework?

     1. Four (Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan) ✓
     2. Two
     3. Six
     4. Three

130. 130. What is the supreme law of Pakistan?

     1. The Constitution of Pakistan, 1973 ✓
     2. An Act of Parliament
     3. A Presidential Ordinance
     4. A provincial law

131. 131. Which Article of the Constitution provides a safeguard against discrimination in services?

     1. Article 27 ✓
     2. Article 26
     3. Article 28
     4. Article 25

132. 132. Besides judicial changes, what other major structural change did the 27th Amendment (2025) introduce regarding military command?

     1. It formally institutionalized the office of Chief of Defence Forces ✓
     2. It abolished the position of Army Chief entirely
     3. It transferred all military command to the judiciary
     4. It abolished the armed forces' role in national defense entirely

133. 133. Which Amendment to the Constitution, passed in October 2024, is widely known as the '26th Amendment' and made major changes to judicial appointments and Supreme Court powers?

     1. The Twenty-sixth Amendment ✓
     2. The Twenty-fifth Amendment
     3. The Twenty-seventh Amendment
     4. The Eighteenth Amendment

134. 134. What was the general subject matter of the Twenty-first Amendment (2015) to the Constitution?

     1. It related to the establishment of military courts to try certain terrorism-related cases, for a specified limited period ✓
     2. It related to the renaming of a province
     3. It related to the introduction of the Objectives Resolution
     4. It related to the structure of local government

135. 135. Which Article of the Constitution deals with the office of the Auditor-General of Pakistan?

     1. Article 168 ✓
     2. Article 175
     3. Article 199
     4. Article 100

136. 136. What are the two houses of the federal Parliament (Majlis-e-Shoora) of Pakistan?

     1. The National Assembly and the Senate ✓
     2. The National Assembly and the Provincial Assembly
     3. The Senate and the Supreme Court
     4. The Cabinet and the National Assembly

137. 137. Which Article of the Constitution deals with the functions of the Armed Forces?

     1. Article 245 ✓
     2. Article 90
     3. Article 41
     4. Article 8

138. 138. What is a 'Standing Committee' in the context of the National Assembly or Senate?

     1. A committee formed to examine and report on specific subjects or areas of legislation and government activity on an ongoing basis ✓
     2. A committee with no defined function in parliamentary practice
     3. A committee that exists only for a single one-time session with no ongoing role
     4. A term relevant only to the judiciary, not the legislature

139. 139. What is the process by which a Prime Minister can be removed from office through a parliamentary vote, according to the Constitution?

     1. A vote of no-confidence in the National Assembly ✓
     2. A vote of no-confidence in the Senate
     3. A decision of the Supreme Court alone
     4. A decision of a Provincial Assembly

140. 140. What is the process for the appointment of judges of the Supreme Court, as amended by the 18th and later the 26th Amendments?

     1. Through a Judicial Commission and Parliamentary Committee process, which has been modified over successive amendments, most recently by the 26th Amendment (2024) ✓
     2. Solely by direct appointment of the President with no other body involved
     3. Solely by election of the general public
     4. Solely by the Prime Minister without any commission or committee

141. 141. Which Article of the Constitution, inserted by the 18th Amendment, guarantees the 'Right to fair trial'?

     1. Article 10A ✓
     2. Article 9
     3. Article 10
     4. Article 25A

142. 142. What is the minimum age requirement for a person to be elected as a member of the National Assembly?

     1. 25 years ✓
     2. 21 years
     3. 30 years
     4. 18 years

143. 143. What is the general effect of Article 48 regarding advice tendered to the President by the Prime Minister/Cabinet?

     1. The President is generally bound to act in accordance with such advice, subject to specified exceptions ✓
     2. The President is never obligated to follow any advice under any circumstances
     3. The Prime Minister must follow the President's advice instead
     4. This matter is not addressed by the Constitution at all

144. 144. Which Article of the Constitution deals with the procedure for amending the Constitution?

     1. Article 239 ✓
     2. Article 8
     3. Article 6
     4. Article 41

145. 145. What is the general process for determining questions of disqualification of a member under Articles 62 and 63, generally involving?

     1. The Election Commission and/or courts, depending on the specific provision and procedure involved ✓
     2. Only the Prime Minister has the sole authority to decide such matters personally
     3. No process exists for this determination
     4. Only a public vote can decide such matters

146. 146. What is the general significance of abolishing the Concurrent Legislative List through the 18th Amendment?

     1. It was intended to increase provincial autonomy by giving provinces exclusive authority over subjects previously shared with the Federation ✓
     2. It centralized all legislative power entirely with the Federal Government
     3. It had no impact on the division of powers between Federation and Provinces
     4. It abolished the National Assembly's role in legislation

147. 147. How many articles did the Constitution of 1956 contain?

     1. 234 ✓
     2. 280
     3. 250
     4. 200

148. 148. Which Article of the Constitution deals with the Cabinet and its collective responsibility to the National Assembly?

     1. Article 91 ✓
     2. Article 41
     3. Article 8
     4. Article 6

149. 149. According to the Constitution, are Federal Ministers generally appointed from among members of Parliament?

     1. Yes, generally Federal Ministers are appointed from among members of Parliament, with limited exceptions for a small number of technocrats in certain circumstances ✓
     2. No, Federal Ministers can never be members of Parliament
     3. Federal Ministers must always be retired judges
     4. This matter is not addressed by the Constitution

150. 150. What does Part I of the Constitution of Pakistan, covering Articles 1 to 6, deal with?

     1. Introductory matters, including the name of the state, its territories, and Islam as the State religion ✓
     2. Fundamental Rights
     3. The Judiciary
     4. The Federal Government

151. 151. What is the general purpose of Article 199 of the Constitution in relation to Fundamental Rights?

     1. It empowers High Courts to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights and for other purposes ✓
     2. It defines the qualifications of the President
     3. It establishes the National Assembly
     4. It defines the process for constitutional amendments

152. 152. Which Article of the Constitution guarantees freedom of trade, business, or profession?

     1. Article 18 ✓
     2. Article 17
     3. Article 19
     4. Article 20

153. 153. Under the Constitution as amended by the 18th Amendment, does the President generally act on the advice of the Prime Minister and Cabinet?

     1. Yes, generally the President acts on the advice of the Prime Minister/Cabinet, with limited discretionary powers ✓
     2. No, the President has unrestricted personal discretion in all matters
     3. The Prime Minister acts on the advice of the President in all matters
     4. This matter is not addressed in the Constitution

154. 154. How is the Chief Minister of a Province elected, according to the Constitution?

     1. By a vote of the members of the Provincial Assembly ✓
     2. By direct popular vote across the province
     3. By the Governor's sole discretion without any vote
     4. By the President directly

155. 155. On what date was the Eighteenth Amendment passed by the National Assembly?

     1. 8 April 2010 ✓
     2. 8 April 2000
     3. 18 April 2010
     4. 10 August 2010

156. 156. How many total members currently make up the National Assembly of Pakistan, following recent delimitation and the 2024 general election?

     1. 336 ✓
     2. 342
     3. 272
     4. 330

157. 157. Which body, established under the Constitution, is tasked with advising the government on whether laws are in conformity with Islamic principles?

     1. The Council of Islamic Ideology ✓
     2. The Federal Shariat Court
     3. The National Assembly Standing Committee on Religious Affairs
     4. The Senate Judicial Committee

158. 158. Who administers the oath of office to the Prime Minister of Pakistan?

     1. The President ✓
     2. The Chief Justice
     3. The Speaker of the National Assembly
     4. The Chairman of the Senate

159. 159. According to the Constitution, in whom is the executive authority of the Federation vested, subject to the Constitution?

     1. The President, though generally exercised on the advice of the Prime Minister/Cabinet under the current parliamentary framework ✓
     2. The Chief Justice
     3. The Speaker of the National Assembly
     4. The Chairman of the Senate

160. 160. Which Amendment to the Constitution is well known for inserting Article 2A, making the Objectives Resolution a substantive part of the Constitution?

     1. The Eighth Amendment (1985) ✓
     2. The First Amendment (1974)
     3. The Second Amendment (1974)
     4. The Ninth Amendment

161. 161. What does the Second Schedule of the Constitution deal with?

     1. The election of the President ✓
     2. The oaths of office
     3. The legislative lists
     4. Laws exempted from certain Fundamental Rights provisions

162. 162. How is the President of Pakistan elected, according to the Constitution?

     1. Indirectly, by an Electoral College consisting of members of Parliament and Provincial Assemblies ✓
     2. Directly, through a nationwide popular vote
     3. By appointment of the Prime Minister alone
     4. By appointment of the Chief Justice

163. 163. The Objectives Resolution, later incorporated as Article 2A, was originally adopted by the Constituent Assembly in which year?

     1. 1949 ✓
     2. 1956
     3. 1973
     4. 1985

164. 164. What historical events involving military takeovers in Pakistan are Article 6 (High Treason) provisions often discussed in relation to?

     1. Periods of martial law and extra-constitutional takeovers in Pakistan's history ✓
     2. Only routine elections with no relevance to any takeover
     3. Only matters relating to foreign policy
     4. Only matters relating to provincial boundaries

165. 165. Which Article of the Constitution deals with the qualifications for membership of Parliament?

     1. Article 62 ✓
     2. Article 51
     3. Article 59
     4. Article 41

166. 166. Which Article of the Constitution, inserted by the 18th Amendment, guarantees the 'Right to education' for children aged 5 to 16 years?

     1. Article 25A ✓
     2. Article 25
     3. Article 26
     4. Article 22

167. 167. What is the general significance of Pakistan's Constitution being amended over two dozen times since 1973?

     1. It reflects the evolving political, legal, and institutional landscape of the country over time, including shifts in the balance of power among branches of government ✓
     2. It indicates the Constitution has never actually been implemented at all
     3. It means the original 1973 text has been completely replaced with an entirely new document
     4. It has no significance and reflects no substantive changes to governance

168. 168. What does 'Majlis-e-Shoora' translate to or refer to in the context of the Constitution?

     1. The Parliament of Pakistan ✓
     2. The Supreme Court
     3. The Cabinet
     4. The Election Commission

169. 169. Which Amendment to the Constitution, passed in November 2025, established the Federal Constitutional Court and made changes to the military command structure?

     1. The Twenty-seventh Amendment ✓
     2. The Twenty-sixth Amendment
     3. The Twenty-fifth Amendment
     4. The Eighteenth Amendment

170. 170. Which Article of the Constitution guarantees freedom of assembly?

     1. Article 16 ✓
     2. Article 15
     3. Article 17
     4. Article 18

171. 171. What is the general composition of the Council of Common Interests, according to the Constitution?

     1. The Prime Minister and the Chief Ministers of the Provinces, along with certain federal ministers ✓
     2. Only the four Provincial Governors
     3. Only Supreme Court judges
     4. Only members of the Senate

172. 172. Under whose leadership as Prime Minister was the 1973 Constitution drafted and passed?

     1. Zulfikar Ali Bhutto ✓
     2. Liaquat Ali Khan
     3. Muhammad Ali Bogra
     4. Nawaz Sharif

173. 173. What is the general significance of the Constitution's provisions on "acquisition of property" for public purposes, such as under Article 24?

     1. Property may generally be acquired or requisitioned for public purposes only in accordance with law and subject to compensation as provided by law ✓
     2. Property can be seized without any legal basis or compensation under the Constitution
     3. The State has no power to acquire private property under any circumstances
     4. This matter is addressed only in provincial law, not the Constitution

174. 174. Which Article of the Constitution prohibits slavery and forced labour?

     1. Article 11 ✓
     2. Article 9
     3. Article 10
     4. Article 12

175. 175. Which Article of the Constitution vests the executive authority of the Federation, to be exercised in accordance with the Constitution?

     1. Article 90 ✓
     2. Article 91
     3. Article 41
     4. Article 99

176. 176. What broad category of powers and functions does the Part of the Constitution dealing with 'Finance, Property, Contracts and Suits' generally address?

     1. Financial matters, including revenue distribution, government property, and the government's capacity to enter into contracts and be sued ✓
     2. Only matters relating to foreign affairs
     3. Only matters relating to the judiciary's internal administration
     4. Only matters relating to national defense

177. 177. Who is constitutionally responsible for auditing the accounts of the Federation and the Provinces?

     1. The Auditor-General of Pakistan ✓
     2. The Chief Justice
     3. The Speaker of the National Assembly
     4. The Chief Election Commissioner

178. 178. What is the general legislative relationship between Parliament and Provincial Assemblies regarding subjects on the Federal Legislative List?

     1. Parliament has exclusive legislative authority over subjects on the Federal Legislative List ✓
     2. Provincial Assemblies have exclusive authority over the Federal Legislative List
     3. Both have entirely equal and overlapping authority over the same list with no distinction
     4. Neither has any authority over this list

179. 179. According to Article 1, what is the official name of the country under the Constitution?

     1. The Islamic Republic of Pakistan ✓
     2. The Federal Republic of Pakistan
     3. The People's Republic of Pakistan
     4. The United Republic of Pakistan

180. 180. In what significant historical context was the 1973 Constitution drafted, shortly after the country's political landscape had changed?

     1. Shortly after the separation of East Pakistan (which became Bangladesh) in 1971 ✓
     2. Shortly after independence in 1947, with no other major events in between
     3. During a period when Pakistan had gained additional territory
     4. During a time when Pakistan had no international recognition at all

181. 181. What is generally understood by "constitutionalism" as a broader concept relevant to the study of the 1973 Constitution?

     1. The principle that governmental power should be exercised within limits established by a constitution, with checks and accountability ✓
     2. A term with no relevance to constitutional studies
     3. A concept that applies only to monarchies
     4. A concept indicating governmental power should have no limits whatsoever

182. 182. Which Part of the Constitution generally deals with 'Emergency Provisions'?

     1. Part X ✓
     2. Part II
     3. Part III
     4. Part IV

183. 183. What type of document is the Constitution of Pakistan generally described as, in terms of its form?

     1. A written constitution ✓
     2. An unwritten constitution
     3. A partly written, partly unwritten constitution
     4. A purely customary constitution

184. 184. What is the general legal effect of a Presidential Ordinance issued under Article 89, in terms of its status as law?

     1. It has the same force and effect as an Act of Parliament for the period it remains in force, subject to constitutional limitations ✓
     2. It has no legal force or effect whatsoever
     3. It automatically becomes a permanent constitutional amendment
     4. It applies only to a single province and not to the Federation

185. 185. Which Article of the Constitution provides protection with respect to retrospective punishment?

     1. Article 12 ✓
     2. Article 11
     3. Article 13
     4. Article 9

186. 186. Which Article of the Constitution provides for steps to be taken to bring existing laws into conformity with the injunctions of Islam?

     1. Article 227 ✓
     2. Article 2
     3. Article 2A
     4. Article 31

187. 187. According to the Constitution, what is the national language of Pakistan?

     1. Urdu (with provisions also addressing the continued use of English for official purposes for a specified transitional period) ✓
     2. English exclusively and permanently, with no other language recognized
     3. Punjabi
     4. Arabic

188. 188. Which Article of the Constitution deals with the vote of no-confidence against the Prime Minister?

     1. Article 95 ✓
     2. Article 91
     3. Article 90
     4. Article 99

189. 189. Which Article of the Constitution deals with the Islamic way of life among the Principles of Policy?

     1. Article 31 ✓
     2. Article 29
     3. Article 37
     4. Article 40

190. 190. The provisions relating to Provinces are covered under which range of Articles?

     1. Articles 101 to 140A ✓
     2. Articles 90 to 100
     3. Articles 141 to 159
     4. Articles 50 to 89

191. 191. Which Article of the Constitution provides for the right to acquire, hold, and dispose of property?

     1. Article 23 ✓
     2. Article 22
     3. Article 24
     4. Article 25

192. 192. What is generally understood by the term 'due process of law' as referenced in provisions like Article 10A?

     1. Fair legal procedures and safeguards must be followed before a person is deprived of life, liberty, or property ✓
     2. No procedural safeguards are required under the Constitution
     3. The term applies only to civil cases, not criminal cases
     4. The term applies only to matters involving property, not personal liberty

193. 193. Which Article of the Constitution deals with the resignation of a member of the National Assembly or the Senate?

     1. Article 64 (relating to resignation of seats) ✓
     2. Article 62
     3. Article 63
     4. Article 51

194. 194. Which opposition party is noted for having played a significant role in negotiations leading to consensus on the 1973 Constitution?

     1. The National Awami Party (NAP), among other opposition parties involved in the process ✓
     2. The Pakistan Peoples Party itself, as it was not in opposition
     3. A party that did not exist at the time
     4. The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (which did not yet exist)

195. 195. According to the Constitution, are seats reserved for women in each Provincial Assembly?

     1. Yes, a specified number of seats are reserved for women in each Provincial Assembly, in addition to general seats ✓
     2. No seats are reserved for women in any Provincial Assembly
     3. All seats in Provincial Assemblies are reserved for women only
     4. This matter is addressed only for the National Assembly, not Provincial Assemblies

196. 196. What is the general constitutional status of Islamabad, the federal capital?

     1. It is a federal territory (Islamabad Capital Territory) administered directly under the Federal Government, distinct from the four provinces ✓
     2. It is treated identically to a fifth province in every respect
     3. It has no defined constitutional status
     4. It is administered by a foreign government

197. 197. Which Article of the Constitution deals with the preservation of language, script, and culture of any section of citizens?

     1. Article 28 ✓
     2. Article 27
     3. Article 25
     4. Article 26

198. 198. What is 'Article 6' of the Constitution most well known for addressing?

     1. High Treason — the abrogation or subversion of the Constitution by force or other unconstitutional means ✓
     2. Fundamental Rights
     3. The structure of Parliament
     4. The Judiciary's appointment process

199. 199. Which Article of the Constitution, among the Principles of Policy, addresses the promotion of social justice and eradication of social evils?

     1. Article 37 ✓
     2. Article 36
     3. Article 38
     4. Article 39

200. 200. What type of legislature does the Constitution of Pakistan establish at the federal level?

     1. A bicameral legislature (Majlis-e-Shoora/Parliament) ✓
     2. A unicameral legislature
     3. No legislature is established
     4. A tricameral legislature

201. 201. What is the highest court at the provincial level in Pakistan, according to the Constitution?

     1. The High Court ✓
     2. The Sessions Court
     3. The Federal Shariat Court
     4. The District Court

202. 202. What significant change did the 26th Amendment (2024) make regarding the appointment of the Chief Justice of Pakistan?

     1. It changed the process so the Chief Justice is selected from among the three most senior Supreme Court judges, rather than through automatic seniority ✓
     2. It abolished the position of Chief Justice entirely
     3. It extended the term of the Chief Justice to life
     4. It made the position of Chief Justice a directly elected office

203. 203. Which Article of the Constitution, among the Principles of Policy, provides for the promotion of local government institutions?

     1. Article 32 ✓
     2. Article 31
     3. Article 33
     4. Article 34

204. 204. What is the general purpose of a "delimitation" of constituencies, as it relates to elections under the Constitution?

     1. The process of defining or redrawing the geographic boundaries of electoral constituencies, often following a census ✓
     2. A process unrelated to electoral boundaries
     3. A term relevant only to judicial appointments
     4. A term relevant only to provincial finance

205. 205. Under the Constitution, who is the civilian authority to whom the Armed Forces are generally subordinate in constitutional design?

     1. The civilian government, headed by the Prime Minister, within the overall constitutional framework, with the President as constitutional Head of State ✓
     2. No civilian authority has any role over the Armed Forces under the Constitution
     3. Only the Supreme Court has authority over the Armed Forces
     4. Only a Provincial Assembly has authority over the Armed Forces

206. 206. Which Article of the Constitution, among the Principles of Policy, provides for full participation of women in national life?

     1. Article 34 ✓
     2. Article 33
     3. Article 35
     4. Article 36

207. 207. Which political party led the government at the time the 1973 Constitution was passed?

     1. The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) ✓
     2. The Pakistan Muslim League
     3. The Awami League
     4. The Jamaat-e-Islami

208. 208. What is generally the constitutional status of international treaties in relation to domestic law in Pakistan's legal framework?

     1. International treaties generally require domestic legislative incorporation to have direct effect within Pakistan's legal system, following a dualist approach common in many parliamentary systems ✓
     2. International treaties automatically become part of domestic law upon signature with no further legislative action needed
     3. International treaties have no bearing on Pakistan's legal system whatsoever
     4. This matter is not addressed in Pakistan's constitutional or legal framework at all

209. 209. How is the Senate different from the National Assembly in terms of dissolution, according to the Constitution?

     1. The Senate is a permanent body that is not subject to dissolution, unlike the National Assembly ✓
     2. Both the Senate and the National Assembly can be dissolved by the President at any time
     3. The Senate is dissolved every year
     4. The Senate has no fixed term at all, unlike the National Assembly

210. 210. Who presides over the National Assembly?

     1. The Speaker of the National Assembly ✓
     2. The Chairman of the Senate
     3. The President
     4. The Prime Minister

211. 211. What is the general purpose of the Constitution allowing 'reasonable restrictions' on certain Fundamental Rights, such as freedom of speech under Article 19?

     1. To balance individual rights with broader societal interests such as public order, security, and morality, as specifically defined within the relevant Article ✓
     2. To completely eliminate the right in question with no substantive protection remaining
     3. Reasonable restrictions apply to all rights equally with no distinction between different rights
     4. This concept does not exist anywhere in the Constitution

212. 212. Which Article of the Constitution provides protection against double punishment and self-incrimination?

     1. Article 13 ✓
     2. Article 12
     3. Article 14
     4. Article 9

213. 213. Who heads the Election Commission of Pakistan?

     1. The Chief Election Commissioner ✓
     2. The Chief Justice
     3. The President
     4. The Speaker of the National Assembly

214. 214. What is the term of office of the President of Pakistan, according to the Constitution?

     1. Five years ✓
     2. Four years
     3. Six years
     4. Three years

215. 215. Which Article of the Constitution addresses the appointment of the Chief Minister of a province?

     1. Article 130 ✓
     2. Article 101
     3. Article 105
     4. Article 91

216. 216. What major change did the 18th Amendment make regarding the Concurrent Legislative List?

     1. It abolished the Concurrent Legislative List, transferring many subjects to provincial jurisdiction ✓
     2. It expanded the Concurrent Legislative List significantly
     3. It transferred all subjects to the Federal Legislative List instead
     4. It had no effect on the Concurrent Legislative List

217. 217. Which Article of the Constitution, among the Principles of Policy, deals with the strengthening of bonds with the Muslim world and promotion of international peace?

     1. Article 40 ✓
     2. Article 39
     3. Article 38
     4. Article 37

218. 218. Who is the principal legal advisor to the Federal Government, as provided for in the Constitution?

     1. The Attorney-General for Pakistan ✓
     2. The Chief Justice
     3. The Prime Minister
     4. The Speaker of the National Assembly

219. 219. Which Article of the Constitution deals with the disqualifications for membership of Parliament?

     1. Article 63 ✓
     2. Article 62
     3. Article 51
     4. Article 41

220. 220. Who is the chief executive of a Province in Pakistan?

     1. The Chief Minister ✓
     2. The Governor
     3. The Speaker of the Provincial Assembly
     4. The President

221. 221. On what date was the Constitution of Pakistan 1973 passed by the National Assembly?

     1. 10 April 1973 ✓
     2. 14 August 1973
     3. 23 March 1973
     4. 12 October 1973

222. 222. What is the general Constitutional stance on the right to form political parties?

     1. The right to form political parties is generally protected as part of the broader right to freedom of association under Article 17, subject to reasonable restrictions ✓
     2. Political parties are constitutionally prohibited from being formed
     3. Only a single political party is constitutionally permitted
     4. This matter is not addressed at all in the Constitution

223. 223. What is the general purpose of the 'Public Accounts Committee' in the National Assembly?

     1. To examine the accounts of the Federal Government, particularly in light of the Auditor-General's reports ✓
     2. To draft new criminal laws exclusively
     3. To conduct foreign policy negotiations
     4. To appoint judges of the Supreme Court

224. 224. What is the highest court in Pakistan, according to the Constitution?

     1. The Supreme Court of Pakistan ✓
     2. The Federal Shariat Court
     3. The High Court
     4. The Federal Constitutional Court

225. 225. What is the general significance of judicial precedent (case law) in interpreting the provisions of the Constitution over time?

     1. Superior court judgments interpreting constitutional provisions help shape the understanding and application of the Constitution in practice ✓
     2. Judicial precedent has no role in constitutional interpretation in Pakistan
     3. Only the text of the Constitution is ever considered, with no role for judicial interpretation
     4. Judicial precedent applies only to criminal law, not constitutional law

226. 226. Which house of Parliament is generally described as the Upper House?

     1. The Senate ✓
     2. The National Assembly
     3. Both are considered Upper Houses
     4. Neither house has this designation

227. 227. The provisions relating to 'Relations between Federation and Provinces' are covered under which range of Articles?

     1. Articles 141 to 159 ✓
     2. Articles 101 to 140A
     3. Articles 160 to 203
     4. Articles 90 to 100

228. 228. The Principles of Policy in the Constitution of Pakistan are covered under which Articles?

     1. Articles 29 to 40 ✓
     2. Articles 8 to 28
     3. Articles 41 to 49
     4. Articles 1 to 6

229. 229. Which Article of the Constitution deals with the establishment of the Supreme Court and other courts?

     1. Article 175 ✓
     2. Article 199
     3. Article 8
     4. Article 184

230. 230. The provisions relating to the President are covered under which range of Articles?

     1. Articles 41 to 49 ✓
     2. Articles 50 to 89
     3. Articles 90 to 100
     4. Articles 8 to 28

231. 231. Which Article of the Constitution guarantees freedom to profess religion and to manage religious institutions?

     1. Article 20 ✓
     2. Article 19
     3. Article 21
     4. Article 22

232. 232. Who typically chairs the Council of Common Interests, according to the Constitution?

     1. The Prime Minister ✓
     2. The President
     3. The Chief Justice
     4. The Speaker of the National Assembly

233. 233. What is the general significance of the Constitution requiring that the President and Prime Minister take a prescribed oath before assuming office?

     1. The oath formally binds the office-holder to uphold the Constitution and perform their duties faithfully ✓
     2. The oath is a purely optional ceremonial practice with no requirement in the Constitution
     3. The oath has no wording prescribed anywhere in the Constitution
     4. Only the President is required to take an oath, not the Prime Minister

234. 234. What is the significance of a 'quorum' in the proceedings of the National Assembly or Senate?

     1. The minimum number of members required to be present for the proceedings of the House to be considered validly conducted ✓
     2. A term with no relevance to parliamentary proceedings
     3. The total maximum number of members allowed in the chamber at any time
     4. A term that applies only to judicial proceedings, not legislative ones

235. 235. How is the Prime Minister of Pakistan elected, according to the Constitution?

     1. By a vote of the members of the National Assembly ✓
     2. By direct popular vote of all citizens
     3. By the Senate alone
     4. By appointment of the President without any vote

236. 236. How many total members currently make up the Senate of Pakistan, following the phased reduction in its statutory strength?

     1. 96 ✓
     2. 104
     3. 100
     4. 87

237. 237. Which institution is generally regarded as the primary enforcer and guardian of Fundamental Rights under the Constitution?

     1. The Supreme Court (and High Courts) ✓
     2. The National Assembly
     3. The Senate
     4. The Prime Minister's Secretariat

238. 238. The Eighteenth Amendment renamed the North-West Frontier Province to what?

     1. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ✓
     2. Punjab
     3. Sindh
     4. Balochistan

239. 239. Which Article of the Constitution provides for the Council of Common Interests?

     1. Article 153 ✓
     2. Article 90
     3. Article 41
     4. Article 8

240. 240. Which Article of the Constitution deals with the composition of the National Assembly?

     1. Article 51 ✓
     2. Article 50
     3. Article 59
     4. Article 52

241. 241. The Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) is covered under which Part and Chapter of the Constitution?

     1. Part III, Chapter 2 ✓
     2. Part III, Chapter 1
     3. Part III, Chapter 3
     4. Part IV, Chapter 1

242. 242. How many schedules does the Constitution of Pakistan 1973 have?

     1. 7 ✓
     2. 5
     3. 6
     4. 8

243. 243. On what date did the Constitution of Pakistan 1973 come into force?

     1. 14 August 1973 ✓
     2. 10 April 1973
     3. 23 March 1973
     4. 25 March 1973

244. 244. According to the Constitution, is the Prime Minister a member of the National Assembly?

     1. Yes, the Prime Minister is elected from among, and remains, a member of the National Assembly ✓
     2. No, the Prime Minister is elected by the Senate only
     3. The Prime Minister must be a member of the Senate, not the National Assembly
     4. The Prime Minister need not be a member of either house

245. 245. Provinces are covered under which Part of the Constitution?

     1. Part IV ✓
     2. Part III
     3. Part V
     4. Part II

246. 246. What was one of the stated purposes of the Federal Constitutional Court established by the 27th Amendment (2025)?

     1. To have exclusive jurisdiction over constitutional matters and interpretation ✓
     2. To replace the role of the National Assembly in legislation
     3. To replace the office of the Prime Minister
     4. To abolish the provincial court systems entirely

247. 247. Which Article of the Constitution deals with the office of the Attorney-General for Pakistan?

     1. Article 100 ✓
     2. Article 90
     3. Article 175
     4. Article 199

248. 248. Which Article of the Constitution addresses the appointment of the Prime Minister?

     1. Article 91 ✓
     2. Article 41
     3. Article 90
     4. Article 99

249. 249. The President of Pakistan is covered under which Part and Chapter of the Constitution?

     1. Part III, Chapter 1 ✓
     2. Part III, Chapter 2
     3. Part IV, Chapter 1
     4. Part II, Chapter 1

250. 250. What are 'Public Service Commissions', as referenced in relation to civil service appointments under the Constitution?

     1. Bodies established to conduct examinations and processes for recruitment to civil services, such as the Federal Public Service Commission ✓
     2. Bodies with no connection to civil service recruitment
     3. A term used only for military recruitment
     4. A term used only for judicial appointments

251. 251. Which Amendment to the Constitution is well known for declaring the Ahmadiyya community to be non-Muslim for constitutional and legal purposes?

     1. The Second Amendment (1974) ✓
     2. The First Amendment (1974)
     3. The Eighth Amendment (1985)
     4. The Fifth Amendment (1976)

252. 252. Which Article of the Constitution declares Islam to be the State religion of Pakistan?

     1. Article 2 ✓
     2. Article 1
     3. Article 2A
     4. Article 6

253. 253. What is the general function of the 'Council of Islamic Ideology' under the Constitution?

     1. To make recommendations to Parliament and provincial assemblies on bringing existing laws into conformity with Islamic injunctions ✓
     2. To directly strike down laws itself without any legislative involvement
     3. To administer the judiciary
     4. To manage foreign affairs

254. 254. Which Article of the Constitution defines various terms, including 'Service of Pakistan'?

     1. Article 260 (the definitions clause) ✓
     2. Article 240
     3. Article 245
     4. Article 8

255. 255. Which Article of the Constitution deals with the safeguard against discrimination in respect of access to shops, restaurants, and places of public entertainment or resort?

     1. Article 26 ✓
     2. Article 25
     3. Article 27
     4. Article 28

256. 256. What is the significance of the phrase "Islamic Republic" in the official name of Pakistan under the Constitution?

     1. It reflects the combination of an Islamic identity with a republican (elected, non-hereditary) form of government ✓
     2. It indicates the country is a monarchy
     3. It has no particular significance and is purely decorative
     4. It indicates the country has no elected institutions

257. 257. Provincial Assemblies are covered under which Chapter of Part IV of the Constitution?

     1. Chapter 2 ✓
     2. Chapter 1
     3. Chapter 3
     4. Chapter 4

258. 258. Which Article of the Constitution states that loyalty to the State is the basic duty of every citizen?

     1. Article 5 ✓
     2. Article 6
     3. Article 4
     4. Article 3

259. 259. According to the Constitution, who is the Head of State of Pakistan?

     1. The President ✓
     2. The Prime Minister
     3. The Chief Justice
     4. The Speaker of the National Assembly

260. 260. What is the general scope of protections addressed under Article 248 for holders of certain high offices?

     1. Protection from certain criminal and civil proceedings during their term for acts done in their official capacity, subject to specific conditions and limitations set out in the Article ✓
     2. Complete and permanent immunity from all forms of legal accountability for life with no exceptions of any kind
     3. No protection is provided to any office-holder under this Article
     4. Protection applies only to members of the judiciary, not the President or Governors

261. 261. How is a Provincial Governor appointed, according to the Constitution?

     1. By the President, generally on the advice of the Prime Minister ✓
     2. By direct popular election within the province
     3. By the Provincial Assembly
     4. By the Chief Justice of the relevant High Court

262. 262. Which Article of the Constitution provides 'Safeguards as to arrest and detention'?

     1. Article 10 ✓
     2. Article 9
     3. Article 10A
     4. Article 11

263. 263. Which Article of the Constitution grants the High Courts the power to issue writs, including for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights?

     1. Article 199 ✓
     2. Article 8
     3. Article 175
     4. Article 184

264. 264. Was the 1973 Constitution passed with a notable degree of political consensus among various parties, despite Pakistan's earlier constitutional difficulties?

     1. Yes, it is often noted for having been passed with considerable cross-party consensus, distinguishing it from some earlier constitutional efforts ✓
     2. No, it was passed with no input from any opposition party whatsoever
     3. It was passed through a purely military decree with no parliamentary involvement
     4. It was passed through a public referendum with no role for the Constituent Assembly

265. 265. Which Article of the Constitution deals with the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?

     1. Article 184 ✓
     2. Article 175
     3. Article 199
     4. Article 189

266. 266. Which Article of the Constitution deals with the terms and conditions of service of persons in the Service of Pakistan?

     1. Article 240 ✓
     2. Article 245
     3. Article 260
     4. Article 8

267. 267. Which Part of the Constitution deals with elections?

     1. Part VIII ✓
     2. Part III
     3. Part IV
     4. Part II

268. 268. Into how many Parts is the Constitution of Pakistan 1973 organized?

     1. 12 ✓
     2. 10
     3. 14
     4. 8

269. 269. Who presented the Objectives Resolution in the Constituent Assembly in 1949?

     1. Liaquat Ali Khan ✓
     2. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
     3. Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
     4. Ayub Khan

270. 270. Which Article of the Constitution deals with the procedure for a Joint Sitting of Parliament?

     1. Article 72 (dealing with disagreement between the Houses, leading to a joint sitting) ✓
     2. Article 50
     3. Article 41
     4. Article 90

271. 271. What is a 'Joint Sitting' of Parliament, as provided for in the Constitution?

     1. A sitting where members of the National Assembly and Senate meet together to consider certain matters, such as resolving disagreements over a Bill ✓
     2. A meeting only between the President and Prime Minister
     3. A meeting only of provincial assembly members
     4. A term with no relevance to the Constitution

272. 272. Fundamental Rights in the Constitution of Pakistan are covered under which range of Articles?

     1. Articles 8 to 28 ✓
     2. Articles 1 to 6
     3. Articles 29 to 40
     4. Articles 41 to 49

273. 273. Which Article of the Constitution provides for the establishment of Public Service Commissions?

     1. Article 242 ✓
     2. Article 240
     3. Article 245
     4. Article 260

274. 274. What was Khyber Pakhtunkhwa formerly known as, before being renamed via the 18th Amendment?

     1. The North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) ✓
     2. Balochistan
     3. Sindh
     4. Punjab

275. 275. Which Article of the Constitution provides for the National Finance Commission?

     1. Article 160 ✓
     2. Article 90
     3. Article 41
     4. Article 175

276. 276. What body is constitutionally responsible for organizing and conducting elections in Pakistan?

     1. The Election Commission of Pakistan ✓
     2. The Supreme Court
     3. The National Assembly Secretariat
     4. The Council of Islamic Ideology

277. 277. What is the significance of the Constitution requiring the Prime Minister to seek a vote of confidence in certain circumstances?

     1. It ensures the Prime Minister continues to enjoy the support and confidence of the majority of the National Assembly ✓
     2. It has no bearing on the Prime Minister's continuation in office
     3. It applies only to the President, not the Prime Minister
     4. It is a purely ceremonial requirement with no legal consequence

278. 278. What form of government does the Constitution of Pakistan 1973 establish?

     1. A federal, parliamentary form of government ✓
     2. A unitary, presidential form of government
     3. A purely monarchical form of government
     4. A confederal form of government with no central authority

279. 279. Who is the constitutional head of a Province in Pakistan?

     1. The Governor ✓
     2. The Chief Minister
     3. The President
     4. The Speaker of the Provincial Assembly

280. 280. What is the general purpose of transitional provisions, such as those found toward the end of the Constitution?

     1. To address how the new constitutional framework applies to existing laws, institutions, and processes during the period of transition into the new system ✓
     2. Transitional provisions have no legal effect and are purely symbolic
     3. Transitional provisions apply permanently with no time-limited function
     4. Transitional provisions apply only to foreign affairs matters

281. 281. What is generally understood by 'due representation' of women and minorities as a recurring theme across various provisions of the Constitution, such as reserved seats?

     1. Ensuring that women and religious minorities have guaranteed representation in legislative bodies through reserved seats ✓
     2. A concept that appears nowhere in the Constitution
     3. A concept that applies only to the judiciary, not the legislature
     4. A concept that guarantees representation only for a single specific minority group

282. 282. Which Part of the Constitution deals with 'Finance, Property, Contracts and Suits'?

     1. Part VI ✓
     2. Part II
     3. Part III
     4. Part IV

283. 283. What is 'defection' or 'floor-crossing' in the context of parliamentary discipline, and how is it generally addressed under the Constitution?

     1. It refers to a member voting against their party's directions on certain key matters, which can lead to disqualification under provisions such as Article 63A ✓
     2. It is a term unrelated to parliamentary conduct
     3. It refers only to a member changing their seat within the assembly chamber
     4. It has no bearing on a member's continued membership

284. 284. Which Article of the Constitution deals with 'High Treason', declaring the abrogation or subversion of the Constitution by force to be an act of high treason?

     1. Article 6 ✓
     2. Article 2
     3. Article 5
     4. Article 8

285. 285. According to the Constitution, are seats also reserved for non-Muslims in Provincial Assemblies?

     1. Yes, seats are reserved for non-Muslims in Provincial Assemblies, similar in principle to the National Assembly ✓
     2. No, no such reservation exists at the provincial level
     3. Such seats exist only in the Senate
     4. Such seats exist only for a single specific province

286. 286. What does the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution deal with?

     1. The Legislative Lists (Federal Legislative List and, historically, the Concurrent Legislative List) ✓
     2. The oaths of office
     3. The election of the President
     4. The remuneration of judges

287. 287. According to the Constitution, does Article 25 allow the State to make special provisions for the protection of women and children?

     1. Yes, Article 25 explicitly allows special provisions for the protection of women and children ✓
     2. No, such provisions are not permitted under Article 25
     3. This is addressed only in the Principles of Policy, not Fundamental Rights
     4. This matter is not addressed anywhere in the Constitution

288. 288. What is the significance of a 'writ of habeas corpus', which High Courts can issue under Article 199?

     1. It is a legal order requiring that a detained person be brought before a court to determine whether their detention is lawful ✓
     2. It is an order relating only to property disputes
     3. It is an order relating only to tax matters
     4. It has no connection to personal liberty or detention

289. 289. Who is the head of the Supreme Court of Pakistan?

     1. The Chief Justice of Pakistan ✓
     2. The Chief Justice of the Federal Shariat Court
     3. The Attorney-General
     4. The President

290. 290. Which Amendment to the Constitution, passed in 2018, dealt with the mainstreaming of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) into Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?

     1. The Twenty-fifth Amendment ✓
     2. The Twenty-fourth Amendment
     3. The Twenty-sixth Amendment
     4. The Eighteenth Amendment

291. 291. What is the general principle regarding residual legislative powers (subjects not mentioned in any specific list) under the Constitution as it currently stands, post-18th Amendment?

     1. Residual powers generally rest with the Provinces ✓
     2. Residual powers rest exclusively with the Federal Government
     3. Residual powers rest with the Supreme Court
     4. There is no concept of residual powers in the Constitution

292. 292. Who chaired the Committee that drafted the 1973 Constitution?

     1. Mahmud Ali Kasuri, though Zulfikar Ali Bhutto led the overall political process as Prime Minister ✓
     2. Zulfikar Ali Bhutto personally chaired the drafting committee in a formal designated capacity
     3. Ayub Khan
     4. Muhammad Ali Jinnah

293. 293. What did the Twentieth Amendment (2012) to the Constitution primarily address?

     1. Matters relating to the formation and composition of the Election Commission of Pakistan and the process for a caretaker government ✓
     2. The renaming of a province
     3. The establishment of the Federal Shariat Court
     4. The definition of high treason

294. 294. Which Article of the Constitution deals with the oath of members of Parliament?

     1. Article 65 ✓
     2. Article 62
     3. Article 63
     4. Article 41

295. 295. What is the general constitutional requirement regarding the timing of general elections after the dissolution of the National Assembly?

     1. General elections must generally be held within a specified period (ninety days) after dissolution, as provided in the Constitution ✓
     2. There is no time limit specified for holding elections after dissolution
     3. Elections can be delayed indefinitely with no constitutional consequence
     4. Elections are only held every ten years regardless of dissolution

296. 296. What does the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution deal with?

     1. Remuneration and terms and conditions of service of judges ✓
     2. The oaths of office
     3. The election of the President
     4. The legislative lists

297. 297. Which Article of the Constitution, inserted by the 18th Amendment, guarantees the 'Right to information' in matters of public importance?

     1. Article 19A ✓
     2. Article 19
     3. Article 20
     4. Article 25A

298. 298. Which Article of the Constitution provides safeguards against taxation for the purposes of any particular religion?

     1. Article 21 ✓
     2. Article 20
     3. Article 22
     4. Article 23

299. 299. What is generally understood to be the significance of Islam as the State religion in relation to the qualifications of certain high offices, such as the President and Prime Minister?

     1. The Constitution requires that the President and Prime Minister be Muslims ✓
     2. The Constitution places no religious qualification on any office
     3. This requirement applies only to judges, not to the President or Prime Minister
     4. This requirement was entirely removed in a later amendment

300. 300. Which Article of the Constitution deals with the composition of the Senate?

     1. Article 59 ✓
     2. Article 51
     3. Article 50
     4. Article 60