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.
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.
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.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Election Commission of Pakistan
What is primarily regulated by Section 60 of the Elections Act, 2017?
A. enlistment of political parties with the ECP
B. assistance to the Election Commission
C. filing nomination papers
D. residence for voter-registration purposes
Correct Answer: C
Section 60 regulates nomination of candidates.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Election Commission of Pakistan
Which provision of the Elections Act, 2017 primarily deals with filing nomination papers?
A. Section 70
B. Section 140
C. Section 60
D. Section 25
Correct Answer: C
Section 60 regulates nomination of candidates.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Election Commission of Pakistan
What is primarily regulated by Section 57 of the Elections Act, 2017?
A. preparation and computerization of electoral rolls
B. postal voting for specified categories
C. notification of the election programme
D. power of the ECP to issue directions
Correct Answer: C
The formal election schedule is issued under this section.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Election Commission of Pakistan
Which provision of the Elections Act, 2017 primarily deals with notification of the election programme?
A. Section 50
B. Section 90
C. Section 57
D. Section 62
Correct Answer: C
The formal election schedule is issued under this section.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Election Commission of Pakistan
What is primarily regulated by Section 53 of the Elections Act, 2017?
A. annual statements of assets and liabilities
B. appointment of Presiding Officers and polling staff
C. secrecy of voting
D. procedure of the Election Commission
Correct Answer: B
Polling-station personnel are appointed under this provision.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Election Commission of Pakistan
Which provision of the Elections Act, 2017 primarily deals with appointment of Presiding Officers and polling staff?
A. Section 70
B. Section 53
C. Section 86
D. Section 90
Correct Answer: B
Polling-station personnel are appointed under this provision.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Election Commission of Pakistan
What is primarily regulated by Section 51 of the Elections Act, 2017?
A. transmission of identity data by NADRA
B. irrevocable declaration of an independent returned candidate joining a party
C. appointment of Returning and Assistant Returning Officers
D. statutory framework for corrupt practices
Correct Answer: C
The section provides for ROs and AROs.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Election Commission of Pakistan
Which provision of the Elections Act, 2017 primarily deals with appointment of Returning and Assistant Returning Officers?
A. Section 167
B. Section 142
C. Section 70
D. Section 51
Correct Answer: D
The section provides for ROs and AROs.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Election Commission of Pakistan
What is primarily regulated by Section 50 of the Elections Act, 2017?
A. final list of contesting candidates
B. election of an unopposed candidate
C. appointment of District Returning Officers
D. minimum five-percent women candidates on general seats
Correct Answer: C
The Commission appoints District Returning Officers under this section.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Election Commission of Pakistan
Which provision of the Elections Act, 2017 primarily deals with appointment of District Returning Officers?
A. Section 94
B. Section 167
C. Section 95
D. Section 50
Correct Answer: D
The Commission appoints District Returning Officers under this section.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Election Commission of Pakistan
What is primarily regulated by Section 27 of the Elections Act, 2017?
A. procedure of the Election Commission
B. hours of polling
C. pilot projects for overseas voting
D. residence for voter-registration purposes
Correct Answer: D
The section determines relevant residence for enrolment.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Election Commission of Pakistan
Which provision of the Elections Act, 2017 primarily deals with residence for voter-registration purposes?
A. Section 50
B. Section 27
C. Section 104A
D. Section 23
Correct Answer: B
The section determines relevant residence for enrolment.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Election Commission of Pakistan
What is primarily regulated by Section 25 of the Elections Act, 2017?
A. postal voting for specified categories
B. appointment of Returning and Assistant Returning Officers
C. power of the Commission to punish for contempt
D. transmission of identity data by NADRA
Correct Answer: D
NADRA data supports preparation and updating of electoral rolls.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Election Commission of Pakistan
Which provision of the Elections Act, 2017 primarily deals with transmission of identity data by NADRA?
A. Section 23
B. Section 137
C. Section 70
D. Section 25
Correct Answer: D
NADRA data supports preparation and updating of electoral rolls.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Election Commission of Pakistan
What is primarily regulated by Section 23 of the Elections Act, 2017?
A. election of an unopposed candidate
B. notification of the election programme
C. party lists and allocation of reserved seats
D. preparation and computerization of electoral rolls
Correct Answer: D
The section begins the statutory electoral-roll framework.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Election Commission of Pakistan
Which provision of the Elections Act, 2017 primarily deals with preparation and computerization of electoral rolls?
A. Section 23
B. Section 90
C. Section 67
D. Section 167
Correct Answer: A
The section begins the statutory electoral-roll framework.
Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1947 - Present - Institution - Election Commission of Pakistan
What is primarily regulated by Section 20 of the Elections Act, 2017?
A. fixing the day of poll
B. minimum five-percent women candidates on general seats
C. principles governing delimitation
D. filing nomination papers
Correct Answer: C
Population, compactness, administrative boundaries, communication and public convenience are relevant.