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
Who is defined as the 'chief executive of the Federation'?
Answer:
The Prime Minister
Article 90(1) states that the Federal Government shall act through the Prime Minister, who shall be the chief executive of the Federation [61, 62].
42
An Ordinance promulgated by the President stands repealed after how many days if not earlier rejected?
Answer:
One hundred and twenty days
Article 89(2)(a)(i) states that an Ordinance shall stand repealed at the expiration of one hundred and twenty days from its promulgation [60].
43
What is the maximum duration for which a 'Vote on Account' (grant in advance) can be made?
Answer:
Four months
Article 85 allows the National Assembly to make a grant for a part of the financial year not exceeding four months [58, 59].
44
Who authenticates the schedule of authorized expenditure by signature?
Answer:
The Prime Minister
Article 83(1) requires the Prime Minister to authenticate the schedule of authorized expenditure [57].
45
Under the 27th Amendment, administrative expenses of which courts are charged upon the Federal Consolidated Fund?
Answer:
The Federal Constitutional Court, Supreme Court, and Islamabad High Court
Article 81(b) includes the administrative expenses of the Federal Constitutional Court, Supreme Court, and Islamabad High Court as charged expenditure [55, 56].
46
Revenues received by the Federal Government and all loans raised by it form the:
Answer:
Federal Consolidated Fund
Article 78(1) defines the Federal Consolidated Fund as consisting of all revenues, loans, and repayments received by the Federal Government [53, 54].
47
When a Bill is presented to the President, within how many days must he give assent?
Answer:
Ten days
Article 75(1) requires the President to give his assent within ten days [52].
48
Within how many days must the Senate make recommendations on a Money Bill to the National Assembly?
Answer:
Fourteen days
The proviso to Article 73(1) gives the Senate fourteen days to make recommendations on a Money Bill [51].
49
A Money Bill must originate in which body?
Answer:
The National Assembly
Article 73(1) mandates that a Money Bill shall originate in the National Assembly [50].
50
A Bill with respect to the Federal Legislative List may originate in:
Answer:
Either House
Article 70(1) states a Bill with respect to any matter in the Federal Legislative List may originate in either House [49].