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
71
According to Article 48(1), within how many days must the President act on advice after reconsideration?
Answer:
Ten days
After the President requires reconsideration (which he must do within 15 days), he shall then act in accordance with the advice within ten days [30].
72
Under Article 47, on what grounds can a President be removed or impeached?
Answer:
Physical/mental incapacity, violation of the Constitution, or gross misconduct
Article 47(1) specifies these three grounds for removal or impeachment [29].
73
What is the fixed term of office for the President?
Answer:
Five years
Article 44(1) states the President shall hold office for a term of five years from the day he enters upon office [28].
74
The Electoral College for the President consists of:
Answer:
The members of both Houses and the Provincial Assemblies
Article 41(3) defines the electoral college as the members of both Houses and the members of the Provincial Assemblies [27].
75
Which qualification is required for a person to be elected as President under Article 41?
Answer:
Must be a Muslim and not less than 45 years of age
Article 41(2) states a person is not qualified for election as President unless he is a Muslim of not less than 45 years of age [26].
76
According to the Twenty-sixth Amendment, by what date must the State eliminate 'Riba' (interest)?
Answer:
January 1, 2028
Article 38(f) was substituted to require the elimination of riba completely before the first day of January, 2028 [25].
77
In which institutions must special representation be given to peasants, workers, and women under Article 32?
Answer:
Local Government institutions
Article 32 mandates that the State shall encourage local Government institutions and provide special representation to peasants, workers, and women [23, 24].
78
Whose responsibility is it to act in accordance with the Principles of Policy?
Answer:
Each organ and authority of the State
Article 29(1) states it is the responsibility of each organ and authority of the State to act in accordance with these Principles [21, 22].
79
The reservation of posts for any class or area in services (quota) was extended to how many years by the Sixteenth Amendment?
Answer:
Forty years
The proviso to Article 27(1) was amended to substitute 'twenty' with 'forty' years [19, 20].
80
What is the age range for free and compulsory education under Article 25A?
Answer:
Five to sixteen years
Article 25A requires the State to provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age of five to sixteen years [18].