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Consider the following statements about the 2026 AJK election discourse:
1. The PML-N claimed that the PPP had been in power in AJK for the past year.
2. The Punjab Chief Minister argued that the PPP failed to present a clear development narrative for AJK.
3. The PPP leadership congratulated the PML-N on their victory in the Mirpur division.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct as they reflect the arguments made by the Punjab Chief Minister regarding the PPP's governance record and lack of a program. Statement 3 is incorrect because the PPP leadership, specifically Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, alleged rigging rather than offering congratulations. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2019014/coalition-partners-ppp-pml-n-spar-after-first-phase-of-ajk-elections-as-political-temperatures-rise, 28 Jul 2026]
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Which article of the Constitution mandates the establishment of a local government system?
Correct Option
Option D
Explanation
Article 140-A of the Constitution of Pakistan requires each province to establish a local government system and devolve political, administrative, and financial responsibility to elected representatives.
Which of the following constitutional provisions in Pakistan serves as the primary legal basis for the protection of the right to life and security of person?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
Article 9 of the Constitution of Pakistan establishes the fundamental right to security of person, mandating that no individual shall be deprived of life or liberty except in accordance with the law.
Which of the following mechanisms is primarily utilized by the UNODC to facilitate international cooperation against transnational organized crime?
Correct Option
Option D
Explanation
The UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC) serves as the primary international instrument through which the UNODC coordinates global efforts to combat organized criminal activities.
The principle of 'Common But Differentiated Responsibilities' (CBDR) serves as a foundational pillar for which of the following international governance frameworks?
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
While CBDR appears in multiple environmental treaties, it is the central operational principle of the Paris Agreement, which balances global climate mitigation obligations with the developmental needs of emerging economies.
The Council of Common Interests (CCI) is established under which article of the Constitution?
Correct Option
Option D
Explanation
Article 153 of the Constitution provides for the establishment of the Council of Common Interests to formulate and regulate policies in relation to matters in Part II of the Federal Legislative List.
Which of the following institutions functions as a specialized agency of the United Nations focused on global economic governance and trade policy?
Correct Option
Option D
Explanation
The IBRD, part of the World Bank Group, is a specialized agency of the UN that provides financing and policy advice to support economic development and stabilization.
Which of the following indices is the primary metric utilized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to assess long-term progress in human development?
Correct Option
Option D
Explanation
The Human Development Index (HDI) serves as the standard composite statistic of life expectancy, education, and per capita income indicators, which are used to rank countries into four tiers of human development.
Which mechanism within the United Nations Charter grants the Security Council the authority to authorize collective military action?
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
Chapter VII of the UN Charter provides the legal framework for the Security Council to take enforcement measures, including military action, to maintain or restore international peace and security.
Which of the following policy instruments is most characteristic of the 'Washington Consensus' approach to economic stabilization?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
The Washington Consensus emphasizes market-oriented reforms, including fiscal discipline, trade liberalization, and privatization, as essential components for stabilizing developing economies.
