CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Supreme Court and Judicial System
What is primarily governed by Article 176 of the Constitution of Pakistan?
A. appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
B. rule-making powers of the Federal Constitutional Court and Supreme Court
C. constitution of the Supreme Court and title of its Chief Justice
D. composition of the Judicial Commission for appointments to the Federal Constitutional Court and Supreme Court
Correct Answer: C
The Court consists of its Chief Justice and judges fixed by law or the President; the incumbent retained the title Chief Justice of Pakistan.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Supreme Court and Judicial System
Which constitutional provision primarily deals with constitution of the Supreme Court and title of its Chief Justice?
A. Article 192
B. Article 175C
C. Article 175K
D. Article 176
Correct Answer: D
The Court consists of its Chief Justice and judges fixed by law or the President; the incumbent retained the title Chief Justice of Pakistan.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Supreme Court and Judicial System
What is primarily governed by Article 175L of the Constitution of Pakistan?
A. permanent seat and sittings of the Federal Constitutional Court
B. appointment of an Acting Chief Justice of the Federal Constitutional Court
C. oaths of the Chief Justice and judges of the Federal Constitutional Court
D. appointment of an Acting Chief Justice of a High Court
Correct Answer: A
Its permanent seat is Islamabad, with other places possible with prior presidential approval.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Supreme Court and Judicial System
Which constitutional provision primarily deals with permanent seat and sittings of the Federal Constitutional Court?
A. Article 175L
B. Article 196
C. Article 210
D. Article 190
Correct Answer: A
Its permanent seat is Islamabad, with other places possible with prior presidential approval.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Supreme Court and Judicial System
What is primarily governed by Article 175K of the Constitution of Pakistan?
A. procedure and powers in Federal Shariat Court proceedings
B. Administrative Courts and Tribunals
C. review jurisdiction of the Federal Constitutional Court
D. temporary Acting Judges of the Federal Constitutional Court
Correct Answer: D
Qualified serving or retired Supreme Court or High Court judges may be appointed temporarily.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Supreme Court and Judicial System
Which constitutional provision primarily deals with temporary Acting Judges of the Federal Constitutional Court?
A. Article 175K
B. Article 186A
C. Article 175E
D. Article 192
Correct Answer: A
Qualified serving or retired Supreme Court or High Court judges may be appointed temporarily.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Supreme Court and Judicial System
What is primarily governed by Article 175J of the Constitution of Pakistan?
A. overriding effect of the Federal Shariat Court chapter
B. appointment of an Acting Chief Justice of the Federal Constitutional Court
C. appointment and qualifications of Supreme Court judges
D. former constitutional benches of the Supreme Court, omitted in 2025
Correct Answer: B
The President appoints another FCC judge when the office is vacant or the Chief Justice cannot act.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Supreme Court and Judicial System
Which constitutional provision primarily deals with appointment of an Acting Chief Justice of the Federal Constitutional Court?
A. Article 200
B. Article 211
C. Article 205
D. Article 175J
Correct Answer: D
The President appoints another FCC judge when the office is vacant or the Chief Justice cannot act.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Supreme Court and Judicial System
What is primarily governed by Article 175I of the Constitution of Pakistan?
A. appointment and qualifications of Supreme Court judges
B. temporary Acting Judges of the Federal Constitutional Court
C. former constitutional benches of the Supreme Court, omitted in 2025
D. retirement age and three-year term of the Federal Constitutional Court Chief Justice
Correct Answer: D
FCC judges retire at 68; its Chief Justice has a three-year term or earlier constitutional endpoint.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Supreme Court and Judicial System
Which constitutional provision primarily deals with retirement age and three-year term of the Federal Constitutional Court Chief Justice?
A. Article 184
B. Article 175A(3)
C. Article 203E
D. Article 175I
Correct Answer: D
FCC judges retire at 68; its Chief Justice has a three-year term or earlier constitutional endpoint.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Supreme Court and Judicial System
What is primarily governed by Article 175H of the Constitution of Pakistan?
A. establishment and broad mandate of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan
B. appointment and qualifications of Supreme Court judges
C. advisory jurisdiction of the Federal Constitutional Court
D. appeals from the Federal Shariat Court to the Shariat Appellate Bench
Correct Answer: C
The President may refer a public-importance question of law for the Court's opinion.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Supreme Court and Judicial System
Which constitutional provision primarily deals with advisory jurisdiction of the Federal Constitutional Court?
A. Article 186A
B. Article 175H
C. Article 198
D. Article 175J
Correct Answer: B
The President may refer a public-importance question of law for the Court's opinion.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Supreme Court and Judicial System
What is primarily governed by Article 175G of the Constitution of Pakistan?
A. permanent seat and sittings of the Supreme Court
B. review jurisdiction of the Federal Constitutional Court
C. remuneration and service conditions of superior-court judges
D. exclusive jurisdiction of the Federal Shariat Court in matters within its power
Correct Answer: B
The Court may review its judgments and orders subject to law and its rules.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Supreme Court and Judicial System
Which constitutional provision primarily deals with review jurisdiction of the Federal Constitutional Court?
A. Article 186A
B. Article 203F
C. Article 211
D. Article 175G
Correct Answer: D
The Court may review its judgments and orders subject to law and its rules.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Supreme Court and Judicial System
What is primarily governed by Article 175F of the Constitution of Pakistan?
A. officers and servants of superior courts
B. definitions and exclusions for Federal Shariat Court jurisdiction
C. appellate jurisdiction of the Federal Constitutional Court
D. composition, inquiry powers and removal role of the Supreme Judicial Council
Correct Answer: C
It hears specified constitutional and Article 199 appeals from High Courts.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Supreme Court and Judicial System
Which constitutional provision primarily deals with appellate jurisdiction of the Federal Constitutional Court?
A. Article 175I
B. Article 203G
C. Article 175F
D. Article 203F
Correct Answer: C
It hears specified constitutional and Article 199 appeals from High Courts.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Supreme Court and Judicial System
What is primarily governed by Article 175E of the Constitution of Pakistan?
A. binding effect of Federal Shariat Court decisions
B. original and fundamental-rights jurisdiction of the Federal Constitutional Court
C. oath of High Court Chief Justices and judges
D. appointment of ad-hoc judges to the Supreme Court
Correct Answer: B
It covers government disputes, public-importance fundamental-rights applications and substantial constitutional questions.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Supreme Court and Judicial System
Which constitutional provision primarily deals with original and fundamental-rights jurisdiction of the Federal Constitutional Court?
A. Article 175F
B. Article 175E
C. Article 186A
D. Article 201
Correct Answer: B
It covers government disputes, public-importance fundamental-rights applications and substantial constitutional questions.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Supreme Court and Judicial System
What is primarily governed by Article 175D of the Constitution of Pakistan?
A. appointment of an Acting Chief Justice of the Federal Constitutional Court
B. repugnancy jurisdiction of the Federal Shariat Court
C. constitution, composition, qualifications and seat of the Federal Shariat Court
D. oaths of the Chief Justice and judges of the Federal Constitutional Court
Correct Answer: D
The Chief Justice takes oath before the President; other judges take oath before the Chief Justice.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Supreme Court and Judicial System
Which constitutional provision primarily deals with oaths of the Chief Justice and judges of the Federal Constitutional Court?
A. Article 182
B. Article 175E
C. Article 201
D. Article 175D
Correct Answer: D
The Chief Justice takes oath before the President; other judges take oath before the Chief Justice.