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
Which new court was established by the Twenty-seventh Amendment (2025)?
Answer:
The Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan
Article 175(1) was amended to include the Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan [85].
22
The National Finance Commission (NFC) must be constituted by the President at intervals not exceeding:
Answer:
Five years
Article 160(1) mandates the constitution of the NFC at intervals not exceeding five years [83, 84].
23
What is the quorum for a meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC)?
Answer:
One-half of total membership
Article 156(4) sets the quorum for a meeting of the NEC at one-half of its total membership [81, 82].
24
How often must the Council of Common Interests meet?
Answer:
At least once in ninety days
Article 154(3) requires the Council to meet at least once in ninety days [80].
25
The Council of Common Interests (CCI) is responsible to:
Answer:
Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament)
Article 153(4) states the Council shall be responsible to Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) [79].
26
Which duty of the Federation is specified in Article 148(3)?
Answer:
To protect every province against external aggression and internal disturbances
Article 148(3) mandates the Federation to protect provinces and ensure provincial government is carried on in accordance with the Constitution [77, 78].
27
Under Article 147, how many days does a Provincial Government have to get an entrustment of functions to the Federation ratified?
Answer:
Sixty days
The proviso to Article 147 requires ratification by the Provincial Assembly within sixty days [76].
28
If a Provincial law is repugnant to a Federal law which Parliament is competent to enact:
Answer:
The Federal law prevails and the Provincial law is void to the extent of repugnancy
Article 143 establishes the supremacy of Federal law in cases of inconsistency [75].
29
Who is responsible for holding elections to local governments?
Answer:
The Election Commission of Pakistan
Article 140A(2) states that elections to the local governments shall be held by the Election Commission of Pakistan [74].
30
The Governor appoints the Advocate-General for a province from among persons qualified to be a Judge of:
Answer:
The High Court
Article 140(1) requires the Advocate General to be qualified to be appointed as a Judge of the High Court [73].