CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Election Commission of Pakistan
What is primarily covered by Article 218(2) of the Constitution?
A. mandatory assistance of federal and provincial executive authorities
B. qualifications and maximum age of the Chief Election Commissioner
C. appointment of Election Tribunals
D. composition of the ECP and qualifications of its four members
Correct Answer: D
The CEC chairs four provincial members; a member's maximum age is 65.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Election Commission of Pakistan
Which constitutional provision primarily deals with composition of the ECP and qualifications of its four members?
A. Article 51
B. Article 218(2)
C. Article 63(2)-(3)
D. Article 217
Correct Answer: B
The CEC chairs four provincial members; a member's maximum age is 65.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Election Commission of Pakistan
What is primarily covered by Article 218(1) of the Constitution?
A. ECP decision on a declaration relating to party defection
B. composition and election framework of the National Assembly
C. establishment of a permanent Election Commission
D. honest, just, fair and lawful elections and guarding against corrupt practices
Correct Answer: C
The Constitution establishes a permanent Commission.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Election Commission of Pakistan
Which constitutional provision primarily deals with establishment of a permanent Election Commission?
A. Article 223
B. Article 63A
C. Article 218(1)
D. Article 226
Correct Answer: C
The Constitution establishes a permanent Commission.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Election Commission of Pakistan
What is primarily covered by Article 217 of the Constitution?
A. acting Chief Election Commissioner arrangements
B. preparation and periodic revision of electoral rolls
C. charging ECP administrative expenses on the Federal Consolidated Fund
D. appointment of Election Tribunals
Correct Answer: A
The senior-most Commission member in age acts when the CEC office is vacant or the CEC cannot act.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Election Commission of Pakistan
Which constitutional provision primarily deals with acting Chief Election Commissioner arrangements?
A. Article 217
B. Article 224A
C. Article 219(a)
D. Article 59
Correct Answer: A
The senior-most Commission member in age acts when the CEC office is vacant or the CEC cannot act.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Election Commission of Pakistan
What is primarily covered by Article 216 of the Constitution?
A. five-year tenure and continuation until a successor assumes office
B. office-of-profit restrictions during and after ECP service
C. preparation and periodic revision of electoral rolls
D. appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner by the President
Correct Answer: B
Another remunerated office is barred during tenure and a federal service office of profit is barred for two years afterward.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Election Commission of Pakistan
Which constitutional provision primarily deals with office-of-profit restrictions during and after ECP service?
A. Article 218(2)
B. Article 216
C. Article 219(d)
D. Article 213(2B)
Correct Answer: B
Another remunerated office is barred during tenure and a federal service office of profit is barred for two years afterward.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Election Commission of Pakistan
What is primarily covered by Article 215(4) of the Constitution?
A. filling a vacancy within forty-five days
B. appointment of Election Tribunals
C. challenge to an election only through an election petition
D. conduct of the presidential election
Correct Answer: A
A vacancy in the office of CEC or member must be filled within forty-five days.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Election Commission of Pakistan
Which constitutional provision primarily deals with filling a vacancy within forty-five days?
A. Article 213(2B)
B. Article 213(2A)
C. Article 218(1)
D. Article 215(4)
Correct Answer: D
A vacancy in the office of CEC or member must be filled within forty-five days.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Election Commission of Pakistan
What is primarily covered by Article 215(3) of the Constitution?
A. removal of the CEC or a member through the Article 209 procedure
B. composition and election framework of the National Assembly
C. Parliamentary legislation on constituencies, rolls, elections and disputes
D. resignation of the CEC or a member to the President
Correct Answer: D
Resignation is made in writing addressed to the President.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Election Commission of Pakistan
Which constitutional provision primarily deals with resignation of the CEC or a member to the President?
A. Article 41 / Second Schedule
B. Article 213(2B)
C. Article 215(3)
D. Article 223
Correct Answer: C
Resignation is made in writing addressed to the President.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Election Commission of Pakistan
What is primarily covered by Article 215(2) of the Constitution?
A. filling a vacancy within forty-five days
B. conduct of Senate elections and elections to fill casual vacancies
C. office-of-profit restrictions during and after ECP service
D. removal of the CEC or a member through the Article 209 procedure
Correct Answer: D
Removal follows the constitutional procedure applicable to a judge.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Election Commission of Pakistan
Which constitutional provision primarily deals with removal of the CEC or a member through the Article 209 procedure?
A. Article 215(2)
B. Article 225
C. Article 223
D. Article 213(1)
Correct Answer: A
Removal follows the constitutional procedure applicable to a judge.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Election Commission of Pakistan
What is primarily covered by Article 215(1) of the Constitution?
A. the twelve-member Parliamentary Committee for ECP appointments
B. five-year tenure and continuation until a successor assumes office
C. secret ballot except election of Prime Minister and Chief Minister
D. filling a vacancy within forty-five days
Correct Answer: B
The clause states tenure and the current holdover rule.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Election Commission of Pakistan
Which constitutional provision primarily deals with five-year tenure and continuation until a successor assumes office?
A. Article 215(1)
B. Article 81(b)
C. Article 219(d)
D. Article 221
Correct Answer: A
The clause states tenure and the current holdover rule.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Election Commission of Pakistan
What is primarily covered by Article 214 of the Constitution?
A. five-year tenure and continuation until a successor assumes office
B. bar on simultaneous multiple membership and choice of one seat
C. establishment of a permanent Election Commission
D. oaths of the CEC and Election Commission members
Correct Answer: D
The CEC takes oath before the Chief Justice; members take oath before the CEC.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Election Commission of Pakistan
Which constitutional provision primarily deals with oaths of the CEC and Election Commission members?
A. Article 63A
B. Article 214
C. Article 220
D. Article 215(2)
Correct Answer: B
The CEC takes oath before the Chief Justice; members take oath before the CEC.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Election Commission of Pakistan
What is primarily covered by Article 213(2C) of the Constitution?
A. charging ECP administrative expenses on the Federal Consolidated Fund
B. qualifications and maximum age of the Chief Election Commissioner
C. composition of the ECP and qualifications of its four members
D. the twelve-member Parliamentary Committee for ECP appointments
Correct Answer: D
The Committee has equal treasury and opposition representation, with one-third from the Senate.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Election Commission of Pakistan
Which constitutional provision primarily deals with the twelve-member Parliamentary Committee for ECP appointments?
A. Article 213(2C)
B. Article 213(2A)
C. Article 219(c)
D. Article 81(b)
Correct Answer: A
The Committee has equal treasury and opposition representation, with one-third from the Senate.