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2010 - Constitutional History - 18th Constitutional Amendment
Which pairing is correct for the "CCI" aspect of 2010 - Constitutional History - 18th Constitutional Amendment?
A. CCI — Its role and meeting requirements were strengthened
B. CCI — Parliamentary federalism
C. CCI — Concurrent Legislative List
D. CCI — It was removed
Correct Answer: A
The correct match is "CCI — Its role and meeting requirements were strengthened". The amendment reinforced the CCI as a central federal-provincial coordination institution.
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2010 - Constitutional History - 18th Constitutional Amendment
Which pairing is correct for the "judicial appointments" aspect of 2010 - Constitutional History - 18th Constitutional Amendment?
A. judicial appointments — National Security Council
B. judicial appointments — National Assembly
C. judicial appointments — Federal legislature
D. judicial appointments — Judicial Commission of Pakistan
Correct Answer: D
The correct match is "judicial appointments — Judicial Commission of Pakistan". The amendment introduced a new appointment process involving a Judicial Commission and parliamentary committee.
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2010 - Constitutional History - 18th Constitutional Amendment
Which pairing is correct for the "Article 6" aspect of 2010 - Constitutional History - 18th Constitutional Amendment?
A. Article 6 — Broadened and strengthened it
B. Article 6 — Parliamentary federalism
C. Article 6 — Expanded provincial autonomy
D. Article 6 — It was removed
Correct Answer: A
The correct match is "Article 6 — Broadened and strengthened it". It expanded coverage and stated that acts of abrogating or subverting the Constitution cannot be validated by courts.
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2010 - Constitutional History - 18th Constitutional Amendment
Which pairing is correct for the "NWFP rename" aspect of 2010 - Constitutional History - 18th Constitutional Amendment?
A. NWFP rename — Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
B. NWFP rename — East Pakistan
C. NWFP rename — Lahore
D. NWFP rename — Punjab
Correct Answer: A
The correct match is "NWFP rename — Khyber Pakhtunkhwa". The province was constitutionally renamed Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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2010 - Constitutional History - 18th Constitutional Amendment
Which pairing is correct for the "provincial autonomy" aspect of 2010 - Constitutional History - 18th Constitutional Amendment?
A. provincial autonomy — Parliamentary federalism
B. provincial autonomy — It was removed
C. provincial autonomy — Expanded provincial autonomy
D. provincial autonomy — Concurrent Legislative List
Correct Answer: C
The correct match is "provincial autonomy — Expanded provincial autonomy". Provinces gained broader legislative and administrative responsibilities.
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2010 - Constitutional History - 18th Constitutional Amendment
Which pairing is correct for the "concurrent list" aspect of 2010 - Constitutional History - 18th Constitutional Amendment?
A. concurrent list — Parliamentary federalism
B. concurrent list — Its role and meeting requirements were strengthened
C. concurrent list — Expanded provincial autonomy
D. concurrent list — Concurrent Legislative List
Correct Answer: D
The correct match is "concurrent list — Concurrent Legislative List". Its abolition devolved many policy fields to the provinces.
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2010 - Constitutional History - 18th Constitutional Amendment
Which pairing is correct for the "presidential power" aspect of 2010 - Constitutional History - 18th Constitutional Amendment?
A. presidential power — Parliamentary federalism
B. presidential power — Its role and meeting requirements were strengthened
C. presidential power — It was removed
D. presidential power — Two-term limit
Correct Answer: C
The correct match is "presidential power — It was removed". The amendment restored a stronger parliamentary balance and repealed the Musharraf-era dissolution power.
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2010 - Constitutional History - 18th Constitutional Amendment
Which pairing is correct for the "committee chair" aspect of 2010 - Constitutional History - 18th Constitutional Amendment?
A. committee chair — Chaudhry Muhammad Ali
B. committee chair — General Zia-ul-Haq
C. committee chair — Asif Ali Zardari
D. committee chair — Raza Rabbani
Correct Answer: D
The correct match is "committee chair — Raza Rabbani". Senator Raza Rabbani chaired the all-party committee.
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2010 - Constitutional History - 18th Constitutional Amendment
Which pairing is correct for the "president assent" aspect of 2010 - Constitutional History - 18th Constitutional Amendment?
A. president assent — Asif Ali Zardari
B. president assent — Liaquat Ali Khan
C. president assent — President Pervez Musharraf
D. president assent — Raza Rabbani
Correct Answer: A
The correct match is "president assent — Asif Ali Zardari". President Zardari assented to the amendment.
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2010 - Constitutional History - 18th Constitutional Amendment
Which pairing is correct for the "year" aspect of 2010 - Constitutional History - 18th Constitutional Amendment?
A. year — 2010
B. year — 2000
C. year — 2012
D. year — 2009
Correct Answer: A
The correct match is "year — 2010". The 18th Amendment was enacted in April 2010.
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2010 - Constitutional History - 18th Constitutional Amendment
For 2010 - Constitutional History - 18th Constitutional Amendment, which option correctly gives the "historical significance"?
A. Parliamentary federalism
B. Its role and meeting requirements were strengthened
C. Concurrent Legislative List
D. Two-term limit
Correct Answer: A
Historical significance: Parliamentary federalism. It reduced presidential discretion and devolved powers to provinces.
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2010 - Constitutional History - 18th Constitutional Amendment
For 2010 - Constitutional History - 18th Constitutional Amendment, which option correctly gives the "third term"?
A. It was removed
B. Two-term limit
C. Parliamentary federalism
D. Expanded provincial autonomy
Correct Answer: B
Third term: Two-term limit. The amendment removed Musharraf-era limits affecting repeated terms for Prime Minister and Chief Minister.
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2010 - Constitutional History - 18th Constitutional Amendment
For 2010 - Constitutional History - 18th Constitutional Amendment, which option correctly gives the "local government"?
A. Article 19A
B. Article 140A
C. Article 58(2)(b)
D. Article 25A
Correct Answer: B
Local government: Article 140A. The amendment reinforced the constitutional basis for elected local government.
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2010 - Constitutional History - 18th Constitutional Amendment
For 2010 - Constitutional History - 18th Constitutional Amendment, which option correctly gives the "information right"?
A. Article 19A
B. Article 2A
C. Article 25A
D. Article 140A
Correct Answer: A
Information right: Article 19A. Article 19A was added by the 18th Amendment.
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2010 - Constitutional History - 18th Constitutional Amendment
For 2010 - Constitutional History - 18th Constitutional Amendment, which option correctly gives the "education right"?
A. Article 19A
B. Article 140A
C. Article 2A
D. Article 25A
Correct Answer: D
Education right: Article 25A. Article 25A recognizes the right to education for children aged five to sixteen.
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2010 - Constitutional History - 18th Constitutional Amendment
For 2010 - Constitutional History - 18th Constitutional Amendment, which option correctly gives the "CCI"?
A. It was removed
B. Expanded provincial autonomy
C. Broadened and strengthened it
D. Its role and meeting requirements were strengthened
Correct Answer: D
Cci: Its role and meeting requirements were strengthened. The amendment reinforced the CCI as a central federal-provincial coordination institution.
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2010 - Constitutional History - 18th Constitutional Amendment
For 2010 - Constitutional History - 18th Constitutional Amendment, which option correctly gives the "judicial appointments"?
A. Islamic research/advisory institutions
B. Pakistan Peoples Party
C. Sindh Chief Court
D. Judicial Commission of Pakistan
Correct Answer: D
Judicial appointments: Judicial Commission of Pakistan. The amendment introduced a new appointment process involving a Judicial Commission and parliamentary committee.
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2010 - Constitutional History - 18th Constitutional Amendment
For 2010 - Constitutional History - 18th Constitutional Amendment, which option correctly gives the "Article 6"?
A. Broadened and strengthened it
B. Expanded provincial autonomy
C. Two-term limit
D. Parliamentary federalism
Correct Answer: A
Article 6: Broadened and strengthened it. It expanded coverage and stated that acts of abrogating or subverting the Constitution cannot be validated by courts.
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2010 - Constitutional History - 18th Constitutional Amendment
For 2010 - Constitutional History - 18th Constitutional Amendment, which option correctly gives the "NWFP rename"?
A. Lahore
B. East Pakistan
C. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
D. Afghania (NWFP)
Correct Answer: C
Nwfp rename: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The province was constitutionally renamed Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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2010 - Constitutional History - 18th Constitutional Amendment
For 2010 - Constitutional History - 18th Constitutional Amendment, which option correctly gives the "provincial autonomy"?
A. Two-term limit
B. Expanded provincial autonomy
C. Parliamentary federalism
D. Broadened and strengthened it
Correct Answer: B
Provincial autonomy: Expanded provincial autonomy. Provinces gained broader legislative and administrative responsibilities.