CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
2002 - Political History - Legal Framework Order 2002 & 17th Amendment
Which pairing is correct for the "dissolution power" aspect of 2002 - Political History - Legal Framework Order 2002 & 17th Amendment?
A. dissolution power — Hybrid civil-military constitutional arrangement
B. dissolution power — Amend the 1973 Constitution before restoration of elected government
C. dissolution power — No
D. dissolution power — Power to dissolve the National Assembly
Correct Answer: D
The correct match is "dissolution power — Power to dissolve the National Assembly". Article 58(2)(b) was restored in modified form.
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Which pairing is correct for the "National Security Council" aspect of 2002 - Political History - Legal Framework Order 2002 & 17th Amendment?
A. National Security Council — Constituent Assembly of Pakistan
B. National Security Council — Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA)
C. National Security Council — National Security Council
D. National Security Council — Awami League
Correct Answer: C
The correct match is "National Security Council — National Security Council". The NSC was part of the institutional framework linking civilian and military leadership.
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Which pairing is correct for the "constitutional aim" aspect of 2002 - Political History - Legal Framework Order 2002 & 17th Amendment?
A. constitutional aim — Holding dual offices
B. constitutional aim — Amend the 1973 Constitution before restoration of elected government
C. constitutional aim — Seats were increased and reserved representation expanded
D. constitutional aim — No
Correct Answer: B
The correct match is "constitutional aim — Amend the 1973 Constitution before restoration of elected government". It introduced structural constitutional changes under military rule.
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2002 - Political History - Legal Framework Order 2002 & 17th Amendment
Which pairing is correct for the "issuer" aspect of 2002 - Political History - Legal Framework Order 2002 & 17th Amendment?
A. issuer — Iskander Mirza
B. issuer — Ghulam Ishaq Khan
C. issuer — President Pervez Musharraf
D. issuer — Maulvi Tamizuddin Khan
Correct Answer: C
The correct match is "issuer — President Pervez Musharraf". Musharraf issued the LFO before the 2002 general election.
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2002 - Political History - Legal Framework Order 2002 & 17th Amendment
For 2002 - Political History - Legal Framework Order 2002 & 17th Amendment, which option correctly gives the "historical role"?
A. Constitutional validation with modifications
B. Seats were increased and reserved representation expanded
C. No
D. Hybrid civil-military constitutional arrangement
Correct Answer: D
Historical role: Hybrid civil-military constitutional arrangement. It combined elected institutions with strong presidential and military influence.
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2002 - Political History - Legal Framework Order 2002 & 17th Amendment
For 2002 - Political History - Legal Framework Order 2002 & 17th Amendment, which option correctly gives the "later reversal"?
A. Fourteenth Amendment
B. Eighteenth Amendment
C. Constitution of 1956
D. Presidential Order No. 14 of 1985
Correct Answer: B
Later reversal: Eighteenth Amendment. The Eighteenth Amendment restored a stronger parliamentary framework.
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2002 - Political History - Legal Framework Order 2002 & 17th Amendment
For 2002 - Political History - Legal Framework Order 2002 & 17th Amendment, which option correctly gives the "voting age"?
A. 80,000
B. 120 days
C. 18 years
D. Five years
Correct Answer: C
Voting age: 18 years. The voting age was reduced from 21 to 18.
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2002 - Political History - Legal Framework Order 2002 & 17th Amendment
For 2002 - Political History - Legal Framework Order 2002 & 17th Amendment, which option correctly gives the "Assembly size"?
A. Power to dissolve the National Assembly
B. Amend the 1973 Constitution before restoration of elected government
C. Seats were increased and reserved representation expanded
D. Prime Minister
Correct Answer: C
Assembly size: Seats were increased and reserved representation expanded. Reforms increased assemblies and enhanced reserved seats for women.
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2002 - Political History - Legal Framework Order 2002 & 17th Amendment
For 2002 - Political History - Legal Framework Order 2002 & 17th Amendment, which option correctly gives the "Prime Minister"?
A. Constitutional validation with modifications
B. Amend the 1973 Constitution before restoration of elected government
C. Prime Minister
D. Hybrid civil-military constitutional arrangement
Correct Answer: C
Prime minister: Prime Minister. The office of Prime Minister returned with elected civilian government.
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2002 - Political History - Legal Framework Order 2002 & 17th Amendment
For 2002 - Political History - Legal Framework Order 2002 & 17th Amendment, which option correctly gives the "parliamentary system"?
A. Power to dissolve the National Assembly
B. Hybrid civil-military constitutional arrangement
C. No
D. Seats were increased and reserved representation expanded
Correct Answer: C
Parliamentary system: No. Pakistan remained formally parliamentary, though presidential powers were strengthened.
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2002 - Political History - Legal Framework Order 2002 & 17th Amendment
For 2002 - Political History - Legal Framework Order 2002 & 17th Amendment, which option correctly gives the "President uniform"?
A. Holding dual offices
B. No
C. Prime Minister
D. Hybrid civil-military constitutional arrangement
Correct Answer: A
President uniform: Holding dual offices. Musharraf remained Army Chief while serving as President for much of the period.
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2002 - Political History - Legal Framework Order 2002 & 17th Amendment
For 2002 - Political History - Legal Framework Order 2002 & 17th Amendment, which option correctly gives the "validation"?
A. Constitutional validation with modifications
B. Prime Minister
C. Hybrid civil-military constitutional arrangement
D. No
Correct Answer: A
Validation: Constitutional validation with modifications. It incorporated many LFO changes into the Constitution.
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For 2002 - Political History - Legal Framework Order 2002 & 17th Amendment, which option correctly gives the "political bargain"?
A. Federal legislature
B. Judicial Commission of Pakistan
C. Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA)
D. National Security Council
Correct Answer: C
Political bargain: Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA). The MMA's support was important for the two-thirds parliamentary majority.
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2002 - Political History - Legal Framework Order 2002 & 17th Amendment
For 2002 - Political History - Legal Framework Order 2002 & 17th Amendment, which option correctly gives the "17th year"?
A. 2003
B. 2005
C. 1993
D. 2002
Correct Answer: A
17th year: 2003. Parliament passed the Seventeenth Amendment in December 2003.
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2002 - Political History - Legal Framework Order 2002 & 17th Amendment
For 2002 - Political History - Legal Framework Order 2002 & 17th Amendment, which option correctly gives the "dissolution power"?
A. Holding dual offices
B. Power to dissolve the National Assembly
C. Prime Minister
D. No
Correct Answer: B
Dissolution power: Power to dissolve the National Assembly. Article 58(2)(b) was restored in modified form.
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2002 - Political History - Legal Framework Order 2002 & 17th Amendment
For 2002 - Political History - Legal Framework Order 2002 & 17th Amendment, which option correctly gives the "National Security Council"?
A. Awami League
B. Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA)
C. National Security Council
D. Pakistan Peoples Party
Correct Answer: C
National security council: National Security Council. The NSC was part of the institutional framework linking civilian and military leadership.
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2002 - Political History - Legal Framework Order 2002 & 17th Amendment
For 2002 - Political History - Legal Framework Order 2002 & 17th Amendment, which option correctly gives the "constitutional aim"?
A. Amend the 1973 Constitution before restoration of elected government
B. No
C. Constitutional validation with modifications
D. Holding dual offices
Correct Answer: A
Constitutional aim: Amend the 1973 Constitution before restoration of elected government. It introduced structural constitutional changes under military rule.
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2002 - Political History - Legal Framework Order 2002 & 17th Amendment
For 2002 - Political History - Legal Framework Order 2002 & 17th Amendment, which option correctly gives the "issuer"?
A. Ghulam Ishaq Khan
B. Maulvi Tamizuddin Khan
C. President Pervez Musharraf
D. Chaudhry Muhammad Ali
Correct Answer: C
Issuer: President Pervez Musharraf. Musharraf issued the LFO before the 2002 general election.
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The LFO/17th framework is best understood as what?
A. Hybrid civil-military constitutional arrangement
B. Constitutional validation with modifications
C. Holding dual offices
D. Power to dissolve the National Assembly
Correct Answer: A
It combined elected institutions with strong presidential and military influence.
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2002 - Political History - Legal Framework Order 2002 & 17th Amendment
Which amendment in 2010 reversed many Musharraf-era presidential powers?
A. Eighteenth Amendment
B. Presidential Order No. 14 of 1985
C. Fourteenth Amendment
D. Second Amendment
Correct Answer: A
The Eighteenth Amendment restored a stronger parliamentary framework.