General Knowledge MCQs
Topic Notes: General Knowledge
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
31
Under the amended Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Act, benches are constituted by a committee comprising:
Answer:
The CJP, the next senior judge, and a judge nominated by the CJP
The November 2025 amendment to the Act changed the committee structure to include the CJP, the next senior-most judge, and a third judge nominated by the CJP.
32
The 26th Amendment set a deadline to abolish 'Riba' (usury) by:
Answer:
2028
The amendment included a clause to abolish Riba as far as practicable by the 1st of January, 2028.
33
Under the 26th Amendment, the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) was reconstituted to include how many members from Parliament?
Answer:
Four (2 MNAs, 2 Senators)
The JCP was expanded to include four parliamentarians: two from the National Assembly and two from the Senate, alongside a woman/non-Muslim member.
34
The first Chief Justice of the FCC was appointed by the President on the advice of:
Answer:
The Prime Minister
For the *first* appointment only, the 27th Amendment empowered the President to appoint the FCC Chief Justice directly on the advice of the Prime Minister.
35
The 26th Amendment initially created 'Constitutional Benches' within the Supreme Court. What happened to them under the 27th Amendment?
Answer:
They were replaced by the independent Federal Constitutional Court
The 27th Amendment effectively superseded the 'Constitutional Benches' model of the 26th Amendment by establishing a completely separate and superior Federal Constitutional Court.
36
Who is the Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) elected in early 2025?
Answer:
Junaid Akbar Khan
PTI MNA Junaid Akbar Khan was unanimously elected as the Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee in January 2025.
37
Which act was amended in November 2025 to align with the new FCC structure?
Answer:
The Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Act, 2023
The Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Act was amended to reflect the transfer of jurisdiction and the new bench formation procedures post-27th Amendment.
38
The post of Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) was abolished effective from:
Answer:
November 27, 2025
The 27th Amendment mandated the abolition of the CJCSC post effective November 27, 2025, transferring its functions to the new Chief of Defence Forces.
39
According to the 27th Amendment, the decisions of the Federal Constitutional Court on questions of law are:
Answer:
Binding on all courts, including the Supreme Court
The amendment explicitly states that the judgments of the FCC on legal questions are binding on all courts in Pakistan, including the Supreme Court.
40
Which Article was inserted by the 26th Amendment to recognize the 'Right to a Clean Environment'?
Answer:
Article 9A
Article 9A was inserted to declare that 'Every person shall be entitled to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment' as a fundamental right.