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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Which economic guiding principle was promoted through the 'Special Investment Facilitation Council' (SIFC) in 2023-2024?
Answer:
Hybrid model of civil-military cooperation for foreign investment
The SIFC was established as a new guiding framework to fast-track economic growth. It represents a 'hybrid' model where the civilian government and military establishment collaborate to attract foreign investment in key sectors like agriculture and mining.
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The 'Preamble' to the 1973 Constitution is essentially the text of which document?
Answer:
The Objectives Resolution 1949
The Preamble to the 1973 Constitution is almost entirely the text of the 1949 Objectives Resolution. It sets the ideological tone for the entire document, stating that the state will be based on democratic principles and Islamic social justice.
33
Which guiding principle of the state was emphasized in 2025 as part of the country's urban management goals?
Answer:
Environmental protection and cleanliness (Islamabad as a model)
In 2025, Islamabad's ranking as South Asia's cleanest city highlighted a growing focus on environmental protection and sustainable urban management as a guiding principle for municipal and state authorities.
34
Under the 'Separation of Powers' principle in Pakistan, the judiciary is supposed to be separate from the executive under which article?
Answer:
Article 175(3)
Article 175(3) of the 1973 Constitution mandates that 'The Judiciary shall be separated progressively from the Executive within fourteen years from the commencing day.' This principle is vital for ensuring an independent judiciary and the rule of law.
35
The 26th Constitutional Amendment (2024) introduced a change in the guiding principles of judicial appointments by establishing:
Answer:
Constitutional Benches
The 26th Amendment, passed in late 2024, changed the judicial basis by establishing Constitutional Benches in the Supreme Court and High Courts. It also shifted the selection of the Chief Justice of Pakistan to a parliamentary committee, moving away from the seniority-only principle.
36
Which principle was introduced in the 1962 Constitution to justify an indirect form of election?
Answer:
Basic Democracies
Ayub Khan's 1962 Constitution was based on the principle of 'Basic Democracies,' where a limited number of electors (80,000) chosen by the people acted as the electoral college for the President and the assemblies, departing from the principle of direct universal suffrage.
37
According to the 1973 Constitution, both the President and the Prime Minister must be:
Answer:
Muslims
Reflecting the Islamic character of the state, the Constitution (Articles 41 and 91) requires that both the President and the Prime Minister must be Muslims. This is a core part of the ideological guiding principles of the country.
38
The guiding principles of the state regarding the 'Council of Islamic Ideology' (CII) are to:
Answer:
Advise the Parliament on whether laws are repugnant to Islam
The CII is a constitutional body (Article 228-231) tasked with advising the Parliament and Provincial Assemblies. Its primary function is to examine existing laws and propose new ones to bring them into conformity with the injunctions of Islam.
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Which constitutional amendment significantly shifted the basis of the federation by granting extensive autonomy to the provinces in 2010?
Answer:
18th Amendment
The 18th Amendment fundamentally changed the constitutional basis of Pakistan by abolishing the Concurrent List and devolving significant powers to the provinces, thereby fulfilling a long-standing demand for provincial autonomy and strengthening the federal structure.
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Under the guiding principles of the 1973 Constitution, the state shall ensure the elimination of all forms of:
Answer:
Exploitation
Article 3 of the Constitution explicitly states that the State shall ensure the elimination of all forms of exploitation and the gradual fulfillment of the fundamental principle, from each according to his ability to each according to his work.