CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Council of Common Interest & NFC Award
Directions issued by Parliament in joint sitting to the CCI are:
A. Binding only on provinces
B. Subject to Senate ratification
C. Advisory only
D. Binding
Correct Answer: D
The Constitution declares such directions binding on the Council.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Council of Common Interest & NFC Award
Parliament may issue directions to the CCI through:
A. National Assembly standing committee only
B. A joint sitting
C. A presidential ordinance only
D. Senate secretariat
Correct Answer: B
Article 154(6) allows Parliament in joint sitting to issue directions to the CCI.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Council of Common Interest & NFC Award
Until Parliament makes provision by law, the CCI may:
A. Appoint judges
B. Amend the Constitution
C. Levy federal taxes
D. Make rules of procedure
Correct Answer: D
The Council may make rules for the performance of its functions until Parliament legislates otherwise.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Council of Common Interest & NFC Award
CCI decisions are expressed in terms of the opinion of:
A. The chairman alone
B. The majority
C. Unanimous provincial vote only
D. The President
Correct Answer: B
Article 154(4) provides for majority decision-making.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Council of Common Interest & NFC Award
An urgent CCI meeting may be requested by:
A. Only the President
B. A Provincial Government
C. Only the Senate
D. Election Commission
Correct Answer: B
Article 154 permits the Prime Minister to convene an urgent meeting on the request of a Provincial Government.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Council of Common Interest & NFC Award
Who ordinarily convenes meetings of the CCI?
A. Federal Secretary Cabinet
B. President
C. Chairman Senate
D. Prime Minister
Correct Answer: D
The Prime Minister, as Chairman, convenes the Council.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Council of Common Interest & NFC Award
The CCI must meet at least once every:
A. 90 days
B. 30 days
C. 180 days
D. 60 days
Correct Answer: A
The constitutional minimum is one meeting in every ninety days.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Council of Common Interest & NFC Award
The Constitution requires the CCI to have a:
A. Judicial registry
B. Secretariat in every province
C. Permanent Secretariat
D. Temporary secretariat for each meeting
Correct Answer: C
Article 154(3) expressly provides for a permanent Secretariat.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Council of Common Interest & NFC Award
Within how many days of the Prime Minister taking oath must the CCI be constituted?
A. 120 days
B. 90 days
C. 60 days
D. 30 days
Correct Answer: D
Article 154(2) requires constitution of the Council within thirty days of the Prime Minister's oath.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Council of Common Interest & NFC Award
The CCI supervises and controls institutions related to matters in:
A. Judicial service rules
B. Part II of the Federal Legislative List
C. Municipal schedules only
D. Provincial rules of business
Correct Answer: B
Its supervisory role extends to institutions connected with Part II subjects.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Council of Common Interest & NFC Award
The CCI formulates and regulates policies concerning matters in:
A. Concurrent Legislative List only
B. Part I of the Federal Legislative List only
C. Part II of the Federal Legislative List
D. Provincial Legislative List
Correct Answer: C
Article 154(1) gives the CCI jurisdiction over matters in Part II of the Federal Legislative List.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Council of Common Interest & NFC Award
The principal functions of the CCI are set out in:
A. Article 154
B. Article 153 only
C. Article 175
D. Article 160
Correct Answer: A
Article 154 defines the Council's policy, regulatory, supervisory, and procedural functions.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Council of Common Interest & NFC Award
The CCI must submit an annual report to:
A. Senate only
B. Supreme Court
C. National Assembly only
D. Both Houses of Parliament
Correct Answer: D
The Council is required to submit an annual report to both Houses of Parliament.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Council of Common Interest & NFC Award
The Council of Common Interests is constitutionally responsible to:
A. President alone
B. Parliament
C. Provincial Assemblies only
D. Supreme Court
Correct Answer: B
Article 153(4) makes the Council responsible to Parliament.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Council of Common Interest & NFC Award
The federal and provincial sides have what numerical representation in the CCI?
A. Three federal and five provincial
B. Six federal and two provincial
C. Five federal and three provincial
D. Four members each
Correct Answer: D
The Prime Minister plus three federal nominees equal four federal members, matching the four Provincial Chief Ministers.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Council of Common Interest & NFC Award
The three Federal Government members of the CCI are nominated by whom?
A. Prime Minister
B. National Assembly
C. Senate
D. President independently
Correct Answer: A
Article 153 provides that the Prime Minister nominates three members from the Federal Government.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Council of Common Interest & NFC Award
What is the total constitutional membership of the CCI?
A. Ten
B. Eight
C. Seven
D. Nine
Correct Answer: B
The CCI consists of the Prime Minister, four Chief Ministers, and three federal nominees: eight members in total.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Council of Common Interest & NFC Award
How many members from the Federal Government, other than the Prime Minister, are nominated to the CCI?
A. Four
B. Five
C. Three
D. Two
Correct Answer: C
The Prime Minister nominates three members from the Federal Government.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Council of Common Interest & NFC Award
How many Provincial Chief Ministers are members of the CCI?
A. Three
B. Four
C. Five
D. Seven
Correct Answer: B
All four Provincial Chief Ministers are members of the Council.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Council of Common Interest & NFC Award
Who serves as Chairman of the Council of Common Interests?
A. Federal Finance Minister
B. Prime Minister
C. Chairman Senate
D. President
Correct Answer: B
The Prime Minister is the constitutional chairman of the CCI.