CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1973 to Present - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1973 + Features + Amendments
What parliamentary majority is generally required to pass a constitutional amendment bill?
A. Islam
B. Two-thirds of total membership of each House
C. Parliamentary system
D. Part II, Chapter 1
Correct Answer: B
Article 239 generally requires a two-thirds vote of the total membership of each House.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1973 to Present - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1973 + Features + Amendments
Which body advises Parliament and provincial assemblies on Islamic conformity of laws?
A. Senate
B. National Assembly
C. Constituent Assembly of Pakistan
D. Council of Islamic Ideology
Correct Answer: D
The CII is a constitutional advisory body on Islamic injunctions.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1973 to Present - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1973 + Features + Amendments
In which part of the Constitution are enforceable fundamental rights principally contained?
A. Federal republic
B. Bicameral Parliament
C. Islam
D. Part II, Chapter 1
Correct Answer: D
Fundamental Rights are set out in Part II, Chapter 1.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1973 to Present - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1973 + Features + Amendments
What is the constitutional position of the President under the parliamentary scheme?
A. Head of state
B. Islam
C. Two-thirds of total membership of each House
D. Part II, Chapter 1
Correct Answer: A
The President is head of state, generally acting on advice except where the Constitution provides otherwise.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1973 to Present - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1973 + Features + Amendments
Which house elects the Prime Minister?
A. Council of Islamic Ideology
B. Senate
C. Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA)
D. National Assembly
Correct Answer: D
The Prime Minister is elected by the National Assembly.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1973 to Present - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1973 + Features + Amendments
What type of state is Pakistan under the Constitution?
A. Two-thirds of total membership of each House
B. Parliamentary system
C. Federal republic
D. Part II, Chapter 1
Correct Answer: C
The Constitution distributes legislative and executive authority between federation and provinces.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1973 to Present - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1973 + Features + Amendments
Which article incorporates the Objectives Resolution as a substantive part of the Constitution?
A. Article 239
B. Article 2A
C. Article 58(2)(b)
D. Article 19A
Correct Answer: B
Article 2A was inserted in 1985.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1973 to Present - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1973 + Features + Amendments
Which religion is declared the state religion by Article 2?
A. Islam
B. Head of state
C. Parliamentary system
D. Bicameral Parliament
Correct Answer: A
Article 2 declares Islam the state religion of Pakistan.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1973 to Present - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1973 + Features + Amendments
What is the lower house of Parliament called?
A. National Assembly
B. National Security Council
C. Council of Islamic Ideology
D. Senate
Correct Answer: A
The National Assembly is population-based and determines the government.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1973 to Present - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1973 + Features + Amendments
What is the upper house of Parliament called?
A. National Assembly
B. Senate
C. Constituent Assembly of Pakistan
D. Council of Islamic Ideology
Correct Answer: B
The Senate provides equal or weighted provincial representation and continuity.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1973 to Present - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1973 + Features + Amendments
What type of federal legislature was introduced under the 1973 Constitution?
A. Bicameral Parliament
B. Islam
C. Head of state
D. Part II, Chapter 1
Correct Answer: A
Parliament consists of the President, National Assembly and Senate.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1973 to Present - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1973 + Features + Amendments
What form of government does the 1973 Constitution establish?
A. Head of state
B. Two-thirds of total membership of each House
C. Federal republic
D. Parliamentary system
Correct Answer: D
The Prime Minister is the chief executive responsible to the National Assembly.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1973 to Present - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1973 + Features + Amendments
On what date did the Constitution of 1973 come into force?
A. 10 April 1973
B. 12 April 1973
C. 14 August 1973
D. 14 August 1972
Correct Answer: C
It came into force on Pakistan's Independence Day in 1973.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1973 to Present - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1973 + Features + Amendments
On what date was the Constitution of 1973 authenticated?
A. 14 April 1973
B. 14 August 1973
C. 12 April 1973
D. 10 April 1973
Correct Answer: C
The President authenticated the Constitution two days after passage.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1973 to Present - Constitutional History - Constitution - 1973 + Features + Amendments
On what date did the National Assembly pass the Constitution of 1973?
A. 10 April 1973
B. 14 August 1973
C. 10 April 1974
D. 12 April 1973
Correct Answer: A
The National Assembly passed the Constitution unanimously on 10 April 1973.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1972-1977 - Political History - Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Era
Within 1972-1977 - Political History - Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Era, the answer "India's 1974 nuclear test" is associated with which tested detail?
A. 1977 crisis
B. nuclear program
C. constitution
D. Islamic summit
Correct Answer: B
The tested detail is "nuclear program". India's Pokhran-I test reinforced Pakistan's determination to pursue a nuclear capability.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1972-1977 - Political History - Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Era
Within 1972-1977 - Political History - Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Era, the answer "Second Islamic Summit Conference" is associated with which tested detail?
A. constitution
B. Islamic summit
C. 1977 crisis
D. nuclear program
Correct Answer: B
The tested detail is "Islamic summit". Leaders of Muslim countries gathered in Lahore in February 1974.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1972-1977 - Political History - Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Era
Within 1972-1977 - Political History - Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Era, the answer "Nationalization of major industries" is associated with which tested detail?
A. nationalization
B. nuclear program
C. Islamic summit
D. constitution
Correct Answer: A
The tested detail is "nationalization". Bhutto nationalized important industries, banks and educational institutions in stages.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1972-1977 - Political History - Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Era
Within 1972-1977 - Political History - Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Era, the answer "Constitution of 1973" is associated with which tested detail?
A. constitution
B. nuclear program
C. 1977 crisis
D. nationalization
Correct Answer: A
The tested detail is "constitution". The 1973 Constitution was unanimously passed by the National Assembly and came into force on 14 August 1973.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1972-1977 - Political History - Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Era
Which pairing is correct for the "1977 crisis" aspect of 1972-1977 - Political History - Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Era?
A. 1977 crisis — Pakistan National Alliance
B. 1977 crisis — Lawyers
C. 1977 crisis — Ehsaas Programme
D. 1977 crisis — Pakistan Muslim League (Q)
Correct Answer: A
The correct match is "1977 crisis — Pakistan National Alliance". The PNA launched a mass movement alleging electoral rigging.