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
21
Article 150 guarantees 'Freedom of Speech' subject to which conditions?
Answer:
Subject to national security and public order
The right to free speech is subject to restrictions in the interest of national security and public order [9, 16].
22
Which article protects civil servants from arbitrary dismissal?
Answer:
Article 106
Article 106 (and related procedures in 178) details the disciplinary actions and dismissal procedures for civil servants [25, 29].
23
Who appoints the Provincial Governors under Article 66?
Answer:
The President
The Governors of the provinces are appointed by the President [26-28].
24
The 'Preamble' of the 1962 Constitution serves as:
Answer:
The ideological foundation outlining sovereignty and democracy
The Preamble outlines the ideological foundation, including Islamic principles and the concept of sovereignty [1, 2].
25
Which body is established under Article 179 to manage civil service recruitment?
Answer:
The Public Service Commission
Article 179 provides for the establishment of Public Service Commissions at both central and provincial levels [25].
26
Under Article 117, what can happen to fundamental rights during an emergency?
Answer:
They can be suspended
The emergency provisions allow for the suspension of fundamental rights while the emergency is in effect [17, 24].
27
The division of revenues and grants-in-aid to provinces are governed by which part of the Constitution?
Answer:
Part XVI: Financial Relations
Part XVI (and related articles like 161) covers the distribution of taxes and grants between the Centre and the provinces [6, 23].
28
Which article specifies that loyalty to Pakistan is a duty, but obedience to the law is an obligation?
Answer:
Article 3 and 4
Article 3 defines loyalty as the primary duty, while Article 4 establishes obedience to the law as an obligation [3, 7].
29
The President's term of office and removal procedures are detailed in which articles?
Answer:
Article 9-18
The election, duties, and removal (impeachment) of the President are covered in Articles 9 through 18 [21, 22].
30
Which article protects citizens against unlawful detention?
Answer:
Article 153
The right to protection against unlawful detention is categorized as a fundamental right under Article 153 [19, 20].