CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Election Commission of Pakistan
What is primarily regulated by Section 93 of the Elections Act, 2017?
A. secrecy of voting
B. election of an unopposed candidate
C. postal voting for specified categories
D. hours of polling
Correct Answer: C
The law permits postal ballots for legally defined voters and election personnel.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Election Commission of Pakistan
Which provision of the Elections Act, 2017 primarily deals with postal voting for specified categories?
A. Section 93
B. Section 5
C. Section 9
D. Section 137
Correct Answer: A
The law permits postal ballots for legally defined voters and election personnel.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Election Commission of Pakistan
What is primarily regulated by Section 90 of the Elections Act, 2017?
A. minimum five-percent women candidates on general seats
B. close of poll and counting at the polling station
C. enlistment of political parties with the ECP
D. party lists and allocation of reserved seats
Correct Answer: B
The Presiding Officer completes the count under the statutory framework.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Election Commission of Pakistan
Which provision of the Elections Act, 2017 primarily deals with close of poll and counting at the polling station?
A. Section 10
B. Section 50
C. Section 5
D. Section 90
Correct Answer: D
The Presiding Officer completes the count under the statutory framework.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Election Commission of Pakistan
What is primarily regulated by Section 86 of the Elections Act, 2017?
A. power of the Commission to punish for contempt
B. principles governing delimitation
C. secrecy of voting
D. regulation and limits of candidate election expenses
Correct Answer: C
The provision protects ballot secrecy.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Election Commission of Pakistan
Which provision of the Elections Act, 2017 primarily deals with secrecy of voting?
A. Section 86
B. Section 167
C. Section 93
D. Section 63
Correct Answer: A
The provision protects ballot secrecy.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Election Commission of Pakistan
What is primarily regulated by Section 70 of the Elections Act, 2017?
A. postal voting for specified categories
B. procedure of the Election Commission
C. final list of contesting candidates
D. hours of polling
Correct Answer: D
The statutory polling period is governed by this section.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Election Commission of Pakistan
Which provision of the Elections Act, 2017 primarily deals with hours of polling?
A. Section 8
B. Section 70
C. Section 5
D. Section 51
Correct Answer: B
The statutory polling period is governed by this section.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Election Commission of Pakistan
What is primarily regulated by Section 69 of the Elections Act, 2017?
A. fixing the day of poll
B. statutory framework for corrupt practices
C. party affiliation and candidate certification
D. election of an unopposed candidate
Correct Answer: A
The provision concerns polling day.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Election Commission of Pakistan
Which provision of the Elections Act, 2017 primarily deals with fixing the day of poll?
A. Section 50
B. Section 137
C. Section 69
D. Section 103
Correct Answer: C
The provision concerns polling day.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Election Commission of Pakistan
What is primarily regulated by Section 68 of the Elections Act, 2017?
A. formation of political parties
B. postal voting for specified categories
C. election of an unopposed candidate
D. appointment of Returning and Assistant Returning Officers
Correct Answer: C
The section applies when only one candidate remains.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Election Commission of Pakistan
Which provision of the Elections Act, 2017 primarily deals with election of an unopposed candidate?
A. Section 68
B. Section 132
C. Section 94
D. Section 27
Correct Answer: A
The section applies when only one candidate remains.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Election Commission of Pakistan
What is primarily regulated by Section 67 of the Elections Act, 2017?
A. delimitation after every officially published census
B. election of an unopposed candidate
C. final list of contesting candidates
D. assistance to the Election Commission
Correct Answer: C
The Returning Officer prepares the final list under this section.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Election Commission of Pakistan
Which provision of the Elections Act, 2017 primarily deals with final list of contesting candidates?
A. Section 3
B. Section 67
C. Section 50
D. Section 86
Correct Answer: B
The Returning Officer prepares the final list under this section.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Election Commission of Pakistan
What is primarily regulated by Section 66 of the Elections Act, 2017?
A. appointment of Returning and Assistant Returning Officers
B. party affiliation and candidate certification
C. principles governing delimitation
D. presentation of an election petition
Correct Answer: B
A timely party certificate determines party-candidate status; the provision was amended in 2024.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Election Commission of Pakistan
Which provision of the Elections Act, 2017 primarily deals with party affiliation and candidate certification?
A. Section 70
B. Section 4
C. Section 66
D. Section 104A
Correct Answer: C
A timely party certificate determines party-candidate status; the provision was amended in 2024.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Election Commission of Pakistan
What is primarily regulated by Section 63 of the Elections Act, 2017?
A. notification of the election programme
B. filing nomination papers
C. close of poll and counting at the polling station
D. appeal against acceptance or rejection of nomination papers
Correct Answer: D
The provision establishes the scrutiny-appeal process.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Election Commission of Pakistan
Which provision of the Elections Act, 2017 primarily deals with appeal against acceptance or rejection of nomination papers?
A. Section 90
B. Section 63
C. Section 137
D. Section 9
Correct Answer: B
The provision establishes the scrutiny-appeal process.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Election Commission of Pakistan
What is primarily regulated by Section 62 of the Elections Act, 2017?
A. residence for voter-registration purposes
B. scrutiny of nomination papers
C. final list of contesting candidates
D. secrecy of voting
Correct Answer: B
The Returning Officer scrutinizes nominations under this section.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Election Commission of Pakistan
Which provision of the Elections Act, 2017 primarily deals with scrutiny of nomination papers?
A. Section 140
B. Section 69
C. Section 103
D. Section 62
Correct Answer: D
The Returning Officer scrutinizes nominations under this section.