All Categories MCQs
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General Description
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
48311
For appointing judges to the Federal Constitutional Court, the JCP is headed by:
Answer:
Chief Justice of the FCC
The Chief Justice of the Federal Constitutional Court heads the commission when it deals with appointments to the FCC.
48312
Who acts as the Chairman of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) for appointing SC judges?
Answer:
The Chief Justice of Pakistan
The CJP continues to head the JCP for appointments to the Supreme Court, though the commission's composition has changed.
48313
The Parliament of Pakistan consists of:
Answer:
President, National Assembly, and Senate
According to the Constitution, the Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) consists of the President and the two Houses (National Assembly and Senate).
48314
Which article was amended to grant the JCP a role in High Court judge transfers?
Answer:
Article 200
Article 200, which deals with the transfer of High Court judges, was amended to involve the Judicial Commission.
48315
The term of the first Chief Justice of the FCC is:
Answer:
3 years
Like the CJP under the 26th Amendment, the Chief Justice of the Federal Constitutional Court also serves a fixed term of three years.
48316
What happens to cases pending in the Supreme Court that fall under the FCC's jurisdiction?
Answer:
They are transferred to the FCC
The 27th Amendment mandates that all pending cases falling within the exclusive jurisdiction of the FCC stand transferred to it.
48317
The 27th Amendment Bill was presented in the National Assembly by Law Minister:
Answer:
Azam Nazeer Tarar
Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar presented both the 26th and 27th Constitutional Amendment Bills in the parliament.
48318
Which court is now the highest court of appeal in Pakistan for criminal and civil matters *not* involving constitutional interpretation?
Answer:
Supreme Court of Pakistan
The Supreme Court retains its status as the final appellate court for regular civil and criminal cases that do not involve substantial questions of constitutional law.
48319
The 26th Amendment allows the removal of judges on the grounds of:
Answer:
Inefficiency in performance of duties
The amendment added 'inefficiency' as a ground for the Supreme Judicial Council to recommend the removal of a judge.
48320
Who serves as the Leader of the House in the Senate as of 2025?
Answer:
Ishaq Dar
Senator Ishaq Dar serves as the Leader of the House in the Senate and is also the Foreign Minister/Deputy PM.