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
41
How long was English permitted to be used for official purposes after the commencement of the Constitution?
Answer:
20 years
The Constitution allowed for the transitional use of English for official purposes for a period of twenty years from Constitution Day [13, 14].
42
Which two languages were recognized as the state languages of Pakistan?
Answer:
Urdu and Bengali
Article 214 identified both Urdu and Bengali as the state languages, reflecting the linguistic diversity of the federation [13, 14].
43
Who was designated as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces?
Answer:
The President
Article 46 grants the President the highest military authority as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces [11, 12].
44
Which article prohibits the enactment of ex post facto (retroactive) penal laws?
Answer:
Article 6
Article 6 ensures that no person shall be punished under ex post facto laws, meaning laws that were not in effect at the time the act was committed [1, 10].
45
Under the 1956 Constitution, the Parliament of Pakistan was:
Answer:
Unicameral (National Assembly only)
The Constitution provided for a unicameral legislature known as the National Assembly [8, 9].
46
Which body served as the Electoral College for the election of the President?
Answer:
National Assembly and Provincial Assemblies
According to Article 41, the President is elected by an Electoral College consisting of members of the National Assembly and Provincial Assemblies [7].
47
What was the specified term of office for the President of Pakistan under the 1956 Constitution?
Answer:
Five years
Article 42 stipulates that the President shall hold office for a term of five years and is eligible for re-election [6].
48
The Constitution of 1956 established which form of government structure?
Answer:
Federal Republic
The Constitution established Pakistan as a Federal Republic, dividing powers between the central government and provincial entities [2, 3, 5].
49
Which article declares that any existing laws inconsistent with Fundamental Rights shall be void?
Answer:
Article 3
Article 3 provides for the supremacy of Fundamental Rights by declaring any law inconsistent with them to be void [1, 3, 4].
50
What was the official name of the state according to the Constitution of 1956?
Answer:
Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Article 1 of the 1956 Constitution officially established the country as the Islamic Republic of Pakistan [1, 2].