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
61
What is the quorum requirement for a sitting of the National Assembly?
Answer:
One-fourth of total membership
Article 55(2) states that the Assembly shall be adjourned or suspended if less than one-fourth of the total membership is present [38].
62
What is the minimum number of working days for the National Assembly in each year?
Answer:
130 days
The proviso to Article 54(2) mandates that the Assembly shall meet for not less than one hundred and thirty working days in each year [37].
63
How many sessions of the National Assembly must be held at least every year?
Answer:
Three
Article 54(2) requires at least three sessions of the National Assembly every year [36].
64
What is the standard duration of the National Assembly unless sooner dissolved?
Answer:
Five years
Article 52 states the National Assembly shall continue for a term of five years from the day of its first meeting [35].
65
The seats in the National Assembly are allocated to each province on the basis of:
Answer:
Population
Article 51(5) states seats shall be allocated to each province and the Federal Capital on the basis of population in accordance with the last preceding census [34].
66
How many seats are reserved for non-Muslims in the National Assembly?
Answer:
Ten
Article 51(4) specifies that there shall be ten seats reserved for non-Muslims in the National Assembly [34].
67
What is the total number of seats in the National Assembly following the 25th Amendment?
Answer:
336
Article 51(1) was amended to set the total membership at three hundred and thirty-six [33].
68
Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) of Pakistan consists of:
Answer:
The President, the National Assembly, and the Senate
Article 50 defines the Majlis-e-Shoora as consisting of the President and two Houses (National Assembly and Senate) [33].
69
If the office of President becomes vacant, who acts as President first?
Answer:
The Chairman of the Senate
Article 49(1) states that if the office becomes vacant, the Chairman of the Senate shall act as President [32].
70
Where the President dissolves the National Assembly, within how many days must a general election be held?
Answer:
Ninety days
Article 48(5) requires the President to appoint a date not later than ninety days from dissolution for holding a general election [31].