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
31
The supremacy of the Constitution is reinforced by which provision regarding presidential and gubernatorial liability?
Answer:
They cannot be held liable for acts performed in the execution of constitutional responsibilities
Article 213 ensures judicial and executive independence by stating the President or Governor cannot be held liable for acts performed in their constitutional duties [26].
32
Under Article 58, who has the authority to advise the President to dissolve the National Assembly?
Answer:
The Prime Minister
Article 58 reflects political dynamics by allowing the Prime Minister to advise the President to dissolve the National Assembly [25].
33
Which official is responsible for auditing the accounts of both the Federation and the Provinces?
Answer:
The Comptroller and Auditor-General
Article 120 establishes the role of the Comptroller and Auditor-General to implement accountability measures for all public expenditure [24].
34
The National Assembly's term was fixed for how many years unless dissolved earlier?
Answer:
Five years
Articles 47-50 specify that the tenure of the National Assembly is five years [23].
35
Which article mandates that the State should enable Muslims to order their lives according to the Holy Quran and Sunnah?
Answer:
Article 25
Article 25 emphasizes policies that allow Muslims to align their lives with Islamic values, including the compulsory teaching of the Holy Quran [20-22].
36
What was the monthly salary of a Supreme Court judge (other than the Chief Justice)?
Answer:
Rs. 5,100
According to Article 230, Supreme Court judges were allocated a monthly salary of Rs. 5,100 [19].
37
What was the monthly salary of the Chief Justice of Pakistan as per the Second Schedule?
Answer:
Rs. 5,500
Article 230 specifies that the Chief Justice of Pakistan earns a salary of Rs. 5,500 per month [19].
38
According to the Constitution, who appoints the Governors of the provinces?
Answer:
The President
Article 49 and Article 70 state that the Governor of each province is appointed by the President to act as a federal representative [17, 18].
39
Which article empowers High Courts to issue writs such as Habeas Corpus and Mandamus?
Answer:
Article 199
Article 199 grants High Courts the writ jurisdiction to enforce fundamental rights and administer justice through orders like habeas corpus and mandamus [16].
40
What is the minimum age requirement for a candidate to be elected as the first President?
Answer:
40 years
Article 222 states that candidates for the transitional presidency must be at least 40 years old and Pakistani citizens [15].