CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - NASenatePA
What is primarily governed by Article 59 of the Constitution of Pakistan?
A. composition, election and tenure of the Senate
B. Provincial Government consent for specified financial measures
C. application of National Assembly session, voting and other provisions to the Senate
D. Governor's assent and reconsideration of Provincial Bills
Correct Answer: A
The Senate has 96 members and is not subject to dissolution.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - NASenatePA
Which constitutional Article primarily deals with composition, election and tenure of the Senate?
A. Article 92
B. Article 76
C. Article 80
D. Article 59
Correct Answer: D
The Senate has 96 members and is not subject to dissolution.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - NASenatePA
What is primarily governed by Article 58 of the Constitution of Pakistan?
A. Finance Committees of the National Assembly and Senate
B. dissolution of the National Assembly
C. application of National Assembly session, voting and other provisions to the Senate
D. separate secretariats of the two Houses
Correct Answer: B
The President dissolves on the Prime Minister's advice, subject to the constitutional framework.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - NASenatePA
Which constitutional Article primarily deals with dissolution of the National Assembly?
A. Article 61
B. Article 125
C. Article 58
D. Article 56
Correct Answer: C
The President dissolves on the Prime Minister's advice, subject to the constitutional framework.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - NASenatePA
What is primarily governed by Article 57 of the Constitution of Pakistan?
A. composition, allocation and election of National Assembly seats
B. disqualification on grounds of defection
C. right of the Prime Minister, ministers and Attorney-General to speak in Parliament
D. provincial expenditure when the Assembly is dissolved
Correct Answer: C
They may speak in either House but do not vote merely by virtue of this Article.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - NASenatePA
Which constitutional Article primarily deals with right of the Prime Minister, ministers and Attorney-General to speak in Parliament?
A. Article 57
B. Article 136
C. Article 65
D. Article 92
Correct Answer: A
They may speak in either House but do not vote merely by virtue of this Article.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - NASenatePA
What is primarily governed by Article 56 of the Constitution of Pakistan?
A. the President's addresses and messages to Parliament
B. right of the Prime Minister, ministers and Attorney-General to speak in Parliament
C. procedure and definition of federal Money Bills
D. President's power to promulgate Ordinances
Correct Answer: A
The President addresses the first post-election session and the first session of each year.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - NASenatePA
Which constitutional Article primarily deals with the President's addresses and messages to Parliament?
A. Article 65
B. Article 128
C. Article 59
D. Article 56
Correct Answer: D
The President addresses the first post-election session and the first session of each year.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - NASenatePA
What is primarily governed by Article 55 of the Constitution of Pakistan?
A. voting, casting vote and quorum of the National Assembly
B. bar on courts questioning parliamentary proceedings for procedural irregularity
C. application of National Assembly session, voting and other provisions to the Senate
D. application of parliamentary qualifications and disqualifications to Provincial Assembly membership
Correct Answer: A
Decisions are by members present and voting; quorum is one-fourth.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - NASenatePA
Which constitutional Article primarily deals with voting, casting vote and quorum of the National Assembly?
A. Article 53
B. Article 111
C. Article 55
D. Article 52
Correct Answer: C
Decisions are by members present and voting; quorum is one-fourth.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - NASenatePA
What is primarily governed by Article 54 of the Constitution of Pakistan?
A. voting, casting vote and quorum of the National Assembly
B. restriction on discussion of judges' conduct in a Provincial Assembly
C. election of the Chief Minister and collective responsibility of the Provincial Cabinet
D. summoning, prorogation, annual sessions and requisitioned sessions of Parliament
Correct Answer: D
The Article regulates sessions of the Houses and joint sittings.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - NASenatePA
Which constitutional Article primarily deals with summoning, prorogation, annual sessions and requisitioned sessions of Parliament?
A. Article 58
B. Article 54
C. Article 79
D. Article 126
Correct Answer: B
The Article regulates sessions of the Houses and joint sittings.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - NASenatePA
What is primarily governed by Article 53 of the Constitution of Pakistan?
A. election, oath, acting arrangements and removal of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly
B. Federal Government consent for specified financial measures
C. summoning, prorogation, annual sessions and requisitioned sessions of Parliament
D. qualifications for membership of Parliament
Correct Answer: A
The Assembly elects both officers from among its members.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - NASenatePA
Which constitutional Article primarily deals with election, oath, acting arrangements and removal of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly?
A. Article 68
B. Article 92
C. Article 87
D. Article 53
Correct Answer: D
The Assembly elects both officers from among its members.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - NASenatePA
What is primarily governed by Article 52 of the Constitution of Pakistan?
A. election of the Chief Minister and collective responsibility of the Provincial Cabinet
B. Governor's power to promulgate Provincial Ordinances
C. five-year duration of the National Assembly
D. federal expenditure when the National Assembly stands dissolved
Correct Answer: C
The National Assembly continues for five years unless sooner dissolved.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - NASenatePA
Which constitutional Article primarily deals with five-year duration of the National Assembly?
A. Article 80
B. Article 84
C. Article 52
D. Article 64
Correct Answer: C
The National Assembly continues for five years unless sooner dissolved.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - NASenatePA
What is primarily governed by Article 51 of the Constitution of Pakistan?
A. federal votes on account
B. non-lapse of Provincial Bills on prorogation and specified dissolution situations
C. procedure and definition of federal Money Bills
D. composition, allocation and election of National Assembly seats
Correct Answer: D
The National Assembly has 336 seats under the current constitutional structure.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - NASenatePA
Which constitutional Article primarily deals with composition, allocation and election of National Assembly seats?
A. Article 95
B. Article 51
C. Article 73
D. Article 62
Correct Answer: B
The National Assembly has 336 seats under the current constitutional structure.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - NASenatePA
What is primarily governed by Article 50 of the Constitution of Pakistan?
A. bar on courts questioning parliamentary proceedings for procedural irregularity
B. composition of Majlis-e-Shoora as the President, National Assembly and Senate
C. summoning and prorogation of a Provincial Assembly
D. election, oath, acting arrangements and removal of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly
Correct Answer: B
Pakistan's Parliament consists of the President and two Houses.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - NASenatePA
Which constitutional Article primarily deals with composition of Majlis-e-Shoora as the President, National Assembly and Senate?
A. Article 86
B. Article 81
C. Article 50
D. Article 54
Correct Answer: C
Pakistan's Parliament consists of the President and two Houses.