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All of the following are stated objectives of the US-Iran talks held under the Islamabad MoU EXCEPT:
Correct Option
Option D
Explanation
The talks focused on de-escalation, communication channels, and maintaining open transit through the Strait of Hormuz. There is no mention of a permanent military alliance being formed between the parties. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2010038/iran-president-masoud-pezeshkian-to-visit-pakistan-on-tuesday-fo, 22 Jun 2026]
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Consider the following statements about the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Spain and Cape Verde:
1. The match was held on June 15, 2026.
2. Spain is a former world champion, having won the title in 2010.
3. Cape Verde entered the tournament as a highly ranked favorite to win the World Cup.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
Statement 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect because Cape Verde was considered a 2000-1 underdog, not a favorite. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2008115/spain-held-0-0-by-world-cup-debutants-cape-verde, 15 Jun 2026]
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Which constitutional amendment significantly devolved powers from the federal government to the provinces, thereby strengthening the federal structure of Pakistan?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
The 18th Amendment, passed in 2010, abolished the Concurrent Legislative List and devolved significant administrative and financial powers to the provinces, marking a shift toward greater provincial autonomy.
The 'Gender Inequality Index' (GII) introduced by the UNDP in the 2010 Human Development Report measures inequality across which of the following domains?
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
The GII is a composite metric of gender inequality that captures the loss of achievement within a country due to gender inequality in three dimensions: reproductive health, empowerment, and the labor market.
Which constitutional mechanism was utilized to incorporate the right to a fair trial into the Constitution of Pakistan?
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
The 18th Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan, enacted in 2010, introduced Article 10-A, which elevated the right to a fair trial to the status of a fundamental right.
Which constitutional amendment in Pakistan is primarily responsible for the abolition of the Concurrent Legislative List and the subsequent devolution of administrative and financial authority to the provinces?
Correct Option
Option D
Explanation
The 18th Amendment (2010) fundamentally restructured the federal-provincial relationship by removing the Concurrent Legislative List, thereby granting provinces exclusive legislative competence over subjects previously shared with the federal government.
Which Constitutional Amendment in Pakistan effectively abolished the Concurrent Legislative List, thereby shifting administrative authority for social sectors to the provinces?
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
The 18th Amendment (2010) is a landmark constitutional mechanism that restructured federal-provincial relations by devolving subjects previously on the Concurrent Legislative List to the provinces, enhancing provincial autonomy.
Which of the following represents the correct chronological sequence of the establishment or historical inception of the frameworks mentioned below?
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
The Indus Waters Treaty was brokered in 1960. The Political Parties Order was enacted in 2002. The 18th Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan was passed in 2010. The EU AI legislation represents a contemporary regulatory shift enforced in 2026. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2020069/water-coercion]
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Which constitutional amendment is primarily responsible for the devolution of administrative and financial authority from the federal government to the provincial governments?
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
The 18th Constitutional Amendment (2010) fundamentally restructured the federal-provincial relationship by abolishing the Concurrent Legislative List and transferring significant legislative and administrative powers to the provinces.
Which constitutional amendment devolved the authority for the collection of sales tax on services to the provincial governments in Pakistan?
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
The 18th Constitutional Amendment, enacted in 2010, fundamentally restructured federal-provincial fiscal relations by granting provinces the legislative and administrative authority to collect sales tax on services.
