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The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) differs from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) primarily by:
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
While the NPT focuses on preventing the spread of nuclear weapons and promoting disarmament, the TPNW provides a categorical prohibition of nuclear weapons, reflecting a shift toward humanitarian-based disarmament norms.
Which constitutional amendment is recognized for fundamentally restructuring the federal-provincial relationship by abolishing the Concurrent Legislative List?
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
The 18th Amendment, enacted in 2010, significantly devolved powers from the federal government to the provinces, abolished the Concurrent Legislative List, and solidified provincial autonomy within the constitutional framework.
Which of the following best describes the primary mandate of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) regarding nuclear security?
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
The IAEA acts as the international inspectorate to verify that nuclear materials are not diverted from peaceful uses to military purposes, serving as the cornerstone of the global nuclear non-proliferation regime.
Which of the following regional frameworks is primarily designed to address maritime security and freedom of navigation in the Persian Gulf?
Correct Option
Option D
Explanation
The GCC serves as the primary regional framework for coordinating security policies among Gulf states, including the protection of critical maritime chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz.
Which of the following security doctrines was fundamentally predicated on the concept of 'Mutually Assured Destruction' (MAD) during the Cold War?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
The doctrine of deterrence, specifically nuclear deterrence, relies on the premise that the possession of second-strike capabilities by opposing powers prevents direct conflict due to the certainty of total annihilation.
Which constitutional mechanism in Pakistan effectively abolished the Concurrent Legislative List, thereby expanding provincial legislative autonomy?
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
The 18th Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan (2010) fundamentally altered the federal structure by abolishing the Concurrent Legislative List and devolving administrative and financial authority to the provinces.
Which Constitutional Amendment in Pakistan significantly altered the federal-provincial legislative balance by abolishing the Concurrent Legislative List?
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
The 18th Amendment, enacted in 2010, fundamentally restructured Pakistan's constitutional framework by abolishing the Concurrent Legislative List, thereby devolving extensive legislative and administrative powers to the provinces.
The establishment of the Islamabad High Court was a structural change facilitated by which constitutional amendment?
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
The 18th Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan (2010) provided the constitutional basis for the establishment of the Islamabad High Court, thereby modifying the judicial structure of the federation.
Which constitutional amendment significantly altered the federal structure by abolishing the Concurrent Legislative List and devolving administrative authority to the provinces?
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
The 18th Amendment, enacted in 2010, fundamentally restructured Pakistani federalism by removing the Concurrent Legislative List, thereby granting provinces exclusive legislative competence over devolved subjects.
Which constitutional amendment introduced Article 140A to strengthen the framework for local government institutions in Pakistan?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
The 18th Amendment, passed in 2010, significantly altered the federal structure of Pakistan and introduced Article 140A to mandate the establishment of local government institutions.
