Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
MCQs and preparation resources for competitive exams, covering important concepts, past papers, and detailed explanations.
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
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Which of the following ensures that 'Reserved Seats' for women and minorities are filled in proportion to the general seats won by parties?
Answer:
The 'Party List' system
Reserved seats are filled using a 'Party List' system. Political parties submit prioritized lists of candidates to the ECP before the election. After the general election, these seats are allocated to parties based on the total number of general seats they won in that province or nationally.
12
The 'National Election Management System' (NEMS) was deployed for the first time in which election?
Answer:
2024
NEMS was the updated digital platform used by the ECP in the 2024 elections for result compilation and management. It was introduced to address the vulnerabilities and failures associated with the previous RTS used in 2018.
13
How many days does a candidate have to file an 'Appeal' against the rejection of their nomination papers by the RO?
Answer:
7 days
The election schedule provides a specific window (usually about 7 days) for candidates to file appeals before an Appellate Tribunal (consisting of High Court judges). The tribunal must decide these appeals within a fixed timeframe to keep the election schedule on track.
14
Which census was used as the basis for the delimitation of constituencies for the 2024 General Elections?
Answer:
2023 Digital Census
After the Council of Common Interests (CCI) approved the results of the 7th Population and Housing Census (Digital Census) in August 2023, the ECP was constitutionally required to carry out a fresh delimitation of constituencies, which was a primary reason for the delay of elections to February 2024.
15
What is the maximum penalty for 'Corrupt Practices' (like vote buying) during an election under the Elections Act 2017?
Answer:
Imprisonment for up to 3 years and/or fine up to Rs. 100,000
Section 167-174 of the Elections Act defines corrupt practices. The law provides for strict penalties, including rigorous imprisonment and significant fines, to deter candidates and supporters from illegal activities during the campaign.
16
The 20th Amendment (2012) primarily focused on which aspect of the electoral process?
Answer:
The setting up of a neutral Caretaker Government
The 20th Amendment formalized the process for appointing a Caretaker Prime Minister and Caretaker Chief Ministers. It ensured that the caretaker setup is established through consensus between the government and the opposition to ensure free and fair elections.
17
Which of the following describes the 'Postal Ballot' facility in Pakistan?
Answer:
Available to government officials on election duty, persons in detention, and persons with disabilities
Postal ballots allow specific categories of people who cannot reach their polling stations on election day (due to duty or disability) to vote. They must apply for a postal ballot to the RO well in advance of the election.
18
The 'Scrutiny' of nomination papers of candidates is performed by whom?
Answer:
The Returning Officer (RO)
The RO is responsible for the scrutiny of nomination papers. During this process, the RO checks if the candidate meets the qualifications of Article 62 and 63, often verifying details with the FBR, SBP, and NAB through the ECP's online portal.
19
What happens if two candidates in a general election receive an exactly equal number of votes?
Answer:
The ECP decides the winner by a toss
Under the Elections Act, if there is a tie between two candidates, the Returning Officer shall draw lots (a toss or draw) in the presence of the candidates to determine the winner, unless the tie is resolved by a recount.
20
Who is the 'Custodian' of the original Form-45 and Form-47 after an election?
Answer:
The Election Commission of Pakistan
The ECP is the legal custodian of all election records. Form-45 (Result of the Count at polling station) and Form-47 (Provisional Consolidated Statement of Results) are critical documents used to verify the authenticity of the final results.