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
81
Article 25(2) states there shall be no discrimination on the basis of:
Answer:
Sex
Article 25(2) explicitly mandates that there shall be no discrimination on the basis of sex [18].
82
What protection is provided by Article 21 regarding religion?
Answer:
Safeguard against taxation for the purposes of any particular religion
Article 21 states no person shall be compelled to pay any special tax the proceeds of which are spent on the propagation or maintenance of any religion other than his own [17].
83
Which Article guarantees the 'Right to Information'?
Answer:
Article 19A
Article 19A grants every citizen the right to have access to information in all matters of public importance [16].
84
Under the 27th Amendment, if the Federal Government declares a political party prejudicial to Pakistan's sovereignty, where must the matter be referred?
Answer:
The Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan
Article 17(2) requires the Federal Government to refer such matters to the Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan within fifteen days [15].
85
According to Article 14, what is declared to be 'inviolable'?
Answer:
The dignity of man
Article 14(1) states that the dignity of man and, subject to law, the privacy of home shall be inviolable [14].
86
The prohibition of double punishment and self-incrimination is provided by which Article?
Answer:
Article 13
Article 13 protects against being prosecuted for the same offence twice and against being compelled to be a witness against oneself [14].
87
Article 12 provides protection against:
Answer:
Retrospective punishment
Article 12 ensures that no law shall authorize the punishment of a person for an act that was not punishable by law at the time the act was committed [13].
88
What is the minimum age for a child to be legally engaged in any factory or mine under Article 11?
Answer:
Fourteen years
Article 11(3) prohibits children below the age of fourteen years from being engaged in any factory, mine, or hazardous employment [12].
89
Which Fundamental Right ensures the right to a fair trial and due process?
Answer:
Article 10A
Article 10A states that for the determination of civil rights and obligations or in any criminal charge, a person shall be entitled to a fair trial and due process [11].
90
Who appoints the Review Board for a person detained under a Federal law?
Answer:
The Chief Justice of Pakistan
For Federal law detentions, the Board is appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pakistan [10].