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
What is the Committee size for resolving a caretaker Chief Minister dispute in a province?
Answer:
Six members
The Committee for the provincial level comprises six members of the outgoing Provincial Assembly [58].
42
The caretaker Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor in consultation with:
Answer:
The outgoing CM and the Leader of the Opposition
The Governor appoints the caretaker CM in consultation with the Chief Minister and the Leader of the Opposition in the outgoing Provincial Assembly [57].
43
The Twentieth Amendment specifies that elections for the PM and CM shall NOT be by:
Answer:
Secret ballot
Article 226 was amended to state that all elections under the Constitution other than those of the Prime Minister and Chief Minister shall be by secret ballot [55, 56].
44
To whom does a member of the Election Commission make their oath under the Twentieth Amendment?
Answer:
The Commissioner (CEC)
The amendment to Article 214 specifies that a member of the Commission shall make their oath before the Commissioner [54].
45
What is required if a political party's list for reserved seats is 'exhausted' under the Twentieth Amendment?
Answer:
The party may submit a name for any vacancy occurring thereafter
If a party list is exhausted, the party may submit a name for any vacancy that occurs thereafter [52].
46
Under the Twentieth Amendment, ECP members' term of office is set at:
Answer:
Five years
The amendment to Article 215 confirms that both the Commissioner and members hold office for a term of five years [54].
47
If the Parliamentary Committee fails to decide on a caretaker PM, the matter is referred to:
Answer:
The Election Commission of Pakistan
If the Committee cannot decide, the names are referred to the Election Commission of Pakistan for a final decision within two days [53].
48
What is the time limit for the Parliamentary Committee to finalize the caretaker PM's name under Article 224A?
Answer:
Three days
The Committee must finalize the name within three days of the referral of the matter [53].
49
Under the Twentieth Amendment, if the PM and Leader of Opposition cannot agree on a caretaker PM, they forward nominees to:
Answer:
An eight-member Parliamentary Committee
In case of disagreement, they forward two nominees each to a Committee of eight members from the NA or Senate (equal Treasury/Opposition) [52].
50
The Twentieth Amendment (2012) primarily focuses on the appointment of:
Answer:
Caretaker Governments and the Election Commission
The Twentieth Amendment was enacted to provide for the manifestation of Interim Cabinets and increase the independence of the Election Commission [50, 51].