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
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The '8th Amendment' (1985) was significant for changing the parliamentary basis of the 1973 Constitution into which type of system?
Answer:
Semi-Presidential
By granting the President power to dismiss the PM and dissolve the Assembly (58-2b), the 8th Amendment transformed Pakistan into a semi-presidential system, creating a long-standing power struggle between the head of state and the head of government.
12
The guiding principle of 'Adult Franchise' means that the right to vote is given based on:
Answer:
Age (18 years and above)
Adult franchise is a fundamental democratic principle in Pakistan. It ensures that every citizen who has reached the age of 18 is entitled to be registered as a voter, regardless of their gender, religion, or social status.
13
Which constitutional document was the first to include the 'Objectives Resolution' as its preamble?
Answer:
All of the above
The Objectives Resolution has served as the preamble to all three permanent constitutions of Pakistan (1956, 1962, and 1973), providing a consistent ideological basis for the state across decades.
14
The 'Council of Common Interests' (CCI) serves the guiding principle of:
Answer:
Cooperative Federalism
The CCI (Article 153-154) is a body representing the Center and the Provinces. It is the institutional manifestation of 'Cooperative Federalism,' where shared subjects like energy and water are managed through consensus.
15
Under the guiding principles of 'Islamic Law,' no law can be enacted in Pakistan which is repugnant to the:
Answer:
Injunctions of Islam as laid down in the Holy Quran and Sunnah
Article 227 of the Constitution (the 'Repugnancy Clause') states that all existing laws shall be brought in conformity with the Injunctions of Islam as laid down in the Holy Quran and Sunnah, and no law shall be enacted which is repugnant to such Injunctions.
16
The '25th Amendment' (2018) changed the representation basis of which province in the National Assembly?
Answer:
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
The merger of FATA into KP led to an increase in KP's provincial assembly seats and a re-allocation of National Assembly seats, changing the demographic and political basis of representation for the province.
17
According to the Objectives Resolution, the authority of the state is to be exercised through the:
Answer:
Chosen representatives of the people
The Resolution establishes the principle of democracy by stating that the state shall exercise its powers and authority through the chosen representatives of the people, thereby rejecting monarchical or dictatorial forms of government.
18
The 'Independence of the Judiciary' is a guiding principle that was bolstered in 2023-2024 through debates on which piece of legislation?
Answer:
The Practice and Procedure Act
The Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Act 2023 was a major constitutional debate that redefined the Chief Justice's powers regarding bench formation and Suo Motu notices, aiming to institutionalize the internal workings of the judiciary.
19
The guiding principles of the 1973 Constitution promote 'International Peace' through which article?
Answer:
Article 40
Article 40 mandates the state to strengthen fraternal relations among Muslim countries, support the cause of international peace, and encourage the settlement of international disputes by peaceful means.
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The 'Social Justice' objective in the Objectives Resolution refers to the elimination of:
Answer:
Poverty and economic disparity
The Resolution mentions 'social justice as enunciated by Islam.' In the constitutional context, this translates into state goals of reducing poverty, providing equal economic opportunities, and ensuring a fair distribution of resources.