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
11
Which schedule contains the 'Oaths and Affirmations' for high-ranking officials like the President and Ministers?
Answer:
Second Schedule
The Second Schedule lists the oath-taking procedures and affirmations required for assuming office [13, 19, 49].
12
To ensure judicial independence, what protection is given to judges' salaries and conditions of service?
Answer:
They are protected from alteration to their disadvantage during their tenure
Article 175 ensures judicial independence by protecting judges' compensation from being adversely altered during their term [48].
13
Which article empowers the President to issue ordinances during the recess of Parliament?
Answer:
Article 89
Article 89 allows the President to make ordinances for urgent legislation when Parliament is not in session [47].
14
Which article provides for the appointment of a 'Special Officer' to report on the rights of Scheduled Castes and backward classes?
Answer:
Article 207
Article 207 facilitates focused government action by appointing a Special Officer to investigate the conditions of marginalized classes [46].
15
The Preamble emphasizes that sovereignty over the entire universe belongs to whom?
Answer:
Allah Almighty
The Preamble highlights the sovereignty of Allah as a guiding principle of the Constitution [4, 31].
16
Which article ensures that no moneys shall be withdrawn from the Provincial Consolidated Fund except as prescribed by law?
Answer:
Both A and B
Articles 81 and 102 mandate that financial dealings must be regulated and withdrawals from the Provincial Consolidated Fund require legislative approval [44, 45].
17
What is the main role of the 'National Finance Commission' established under Article 112?
Answer:
Advising on financial distribution between the federation and provinces
The National Finance Commission is tasked with ensuring equitable financial management and advising on fiscal policy between levels of government [43].
18
Under the emergency provisions, the National Assembly must approve a presidential takeover of a province within what timeframe?
Answer:
Two months
Article 234 specifies that if the President assumes control of a province, the National Assembly must approve the measure within two months [42].
19
Which body is responsible for the recruitment and selection of candidates for government jobs to ensure a merit-based system?
Answer:
The Public Service Commission
Articles 150 and 184 establish Public Service Commissions for the Federation and Provinces to manage meritocratic recruitment [40, 41].
20
According to Article 21, what right is guaranteed to citizens in legal proceedings?
Answer:
Right to a fair trial and due process
Article 21 affirms the right to a fair trial and due process for all citizens [29].