General Knowledge MCQs
Topic Notes: General Knowledge
MCQs and preparation resources for competitive exams, covering important concepts, past papers, and detailed explanations.
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
1
The 27th Amendment allows for the appointment of a Chief Justice of the FCC from among:
Answer:
Serving Supreme Court judges
The amendment allows the President to appoint the CJ of the FCC from serving Supreme Court judges.
2
Who is the current Speaker of the National Assembly (Nov 2025)?
Answer:
Sardar Ayaz Sadiq
Sardar Ayaz Sadiq is the serving Speaker of the National Assembly.
3
Before the 26th Amendment, the CJP was appointed based on the principle of:
Answer:
Seniority (Al-Jihad Trust case)
Previously, the most senior judge was automatically appointed CJP based on the principle of legitimate expectancy settled in the Al-Jihad Trust case.
4
Which legal body had its jurisdiction curtailed by the establishment of the FCC?
Answer:
Supreme Court of Pakistan
The Supreme Court lost its original jurisdiction over constitutional matters (Article 184(3)) to the FCC.
5
The 27th Amendment was passed by the Senate of Pakistan on:
Answer:
November 13, 2025
The Senate passed the 27th Amendment Bill on November 13, 2025, a day after the National Assembly.
6
Justices Mansoor Ali Shah and Athar Minallah, who resigned, belonged to which court before their resignation?
Answer:
Supreme Court of Pakistan
They were sitting judges of the Supreme Court of Pakistan.
7
Who nominates the parliamentary members to the Judicial Commission of Pakistan?
Answer:
The Speaker of the National Assembly and Chairman Senate
The Speaker of the National Assembly and the Chairman of the Senate nominate the members from their respective houses.
8
The 27th Amendment aims to resolve disputes between:
Answer:
Federal and Provincial Governments
A key function of the new FCC is to adjudicate disputes between the Federal government and the Provinces, or between Provinces.
9
Under the 26th Amendment, the Judicial Commission must include one member who is:
Answer:
A woman or non-Muslim
To ensure diversity, the reconstituted JCP must include a woman or a non-Muslim member qualified to be a Senator or Technocrat.
10
The 'Special Parliamentary Committee' meetings for nominating the CJP are held:
Answer:
In Camera (Private)
The amendments specify that the proceedings of the Special Parliamentary Committee are to be held in camera.