Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
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Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
101
According to Article 1 of the Constitution, what is the official name of the state?
Answer:
The Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Article 1(1) specifies that Pakistan shall be a Federal Republic known as the Islamic Republic of Pakistan [1].
102
Who serves as the Returning Officer for the election to the office of the President?
Answer:
The Chief Election Commissioner
The Second Schedule of the Constitution stipulates that the Chief Election Commissioner shall be the Returning Officer for the election to the office of President [20]. The election itself is conducted by the Election Commission of Pakistan [20].
103
According to the 26th Amendment, by which date must the state completely eliminate Riba (interest)?
Answer:
January 1, 2028
The Twenty-sixth Amendment updated Article 38(f) to set a firm deadline for the State to eliminate riba completely before the first day of January, 2028 [19].
104
Which constitutional body is responsible for providing advice on whether a law is repugnant to the Injunctions of Islam?
Answer:
The Council of Islamic Ideology
The Council of Islamic Ideology (Islamic Council) is established to make recommendations and advise the Parliament or Provincial Assemblies on whether laws are in accordance with the Holy Quran and Sunnah [17, 18]. It consists of 8 to 20 members appointed by the President [17].
105
What is the retiring age for a Judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan?
Answer:
Sixty-five years
As per Article 179, a Judge of the Supreme Court shall hold office until attaining the age of sixty-five years [16]. However, the Chief Justice now has a fixed term of three years, even if they have not reached 65 [16].
106
Which body is granted exclusive original jurisdiction in disputes between the Federal Government and Provincial Governments by the 27th Amendment?
Answer:
The Federal Constitutional Court
Under the newly inserted Article 175E, the Federal Constitutional Court has exclusive original jurisdiction in any dispute between two or more Governments (Federal and Provincial) [10, 15]. In these cases, it pronounces declaratory judgments only [15].
107
Who has the power to dissolve the National Assembly on the advice of the Prime Minister under Article 58?
Answer:
The President
Article 58(1) mandates that the President shall dissolve the National Assembly if so advised by the Prime Minister [14]. If the President fails to do so, the Assembly stands dissolved after forty-eight hours of the advice being tendered [14].
108
What is the constitutional duration of the National Assembly unless it is sooner dissolved?
Answer:
Five years
According to Article 52, the National Assembly shall continue for a term of five years from the day of its first meeting [13]. At the expiration of this term, it stands dissolved automatically [13].
109
Under the 1973 Constitution, every person is entitled to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment as per which Article?
Answer:
Article 9A
The Twenty-sixth Amendment inserted Article 9A, which establishes that every person is entitled to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment [5]. This was added to address the growing national concerns regarding climate change.
110
Which Article defines 'High Treason' as the act of abrogating or subverting the Constitution by force?
Answer:
Article 6
Under Article 6, any person who abrogates, subverts, suspends, or holds in abeyance the Constitution through the use of force or other unconstitutional means is guilty of high treason [11]. The 18th Amendment further clarified that such acts cannot be validated by any court [11, 12].