Cons | MCQs

Explanation

• Abrogated the Constitution of Pakistan of 1956 
• Imposed martial law 
• Dissolved the National and Provincial Assemblies 
• Abolished political parties 

Explanation

The 24th Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan, officially known as the Constitution (Twenty-fourth Amendment) Act, 2017, adjusted the number of seats in the Parliament of Pakistan based on the 2017 Census.

The amendment resulted in: Punjab losing seats, Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa gaining seats, and Sindh retaining the same number of seats.

The Constitution of Pakistan has been amended 34 times since its adoption in April 1973, with 10 amendments made by Acts of Parliament and 24 amendments made through Presidential Orders. 

Explanation

The First Amendment redefined the international and provisional boundaries, federal treaties of Pakistan, and naval treaties of Pakistan.

About First Amendment

The First Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan was enacted on 4 May 1974. 

Articles 1, 8, 17, 61, 101, 193, 199, 200, 209, 212, 250, 260 and 272, and the First Schedule of the Constitution of Pakistan were amended.

Explanation

The First Amendment of 1974 did not specifically mention Swat, Gilgit, or Naran-Kaghan as part of Pakistan.

However, these areas were already part of Pakistan before the amendment. 

Therefore, the correct answer is (d) FATA, as none of the options (a), (b), or (c) were specifically included in the First Amendment of 1974.

Explanation

The National Finance Commission (NFC) is a constitutional body in Pakistan that was created under Article 160 of the Constitution of 1973  

It makes recommendations for the financial allocation.

Explanation

1973 Constitution is restored in amended form by General Ziaul Haq through the 'Revival of the 1973 Constitution Order, 1985'.

Explanation

The 18th Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan, passed in 2010, granted maximum provincial autonomy by devolving several federal powers to the provinces.

It significantly enhanced provincial authority over various sectors such as education, health, and local governance.

Explanation

On October 24, 1954, Ghulam Muhammad imposed an emergency in the country and dissolved the Constituent Assembly.

The period of the First Constituent Assembly of Pakistan was from 10 August 1947 to 24 October 1954.

The first session of the first Constituent Assembly of Pakistan was held on 10th August 1947 at Sindh Assembly Building Karachi.

Explanation

It provides extra powers to president

Explanation

National Assembly pass the 18th amendment in the constitution of Pakistan on 8 April 2010

Senate on 15 April 2010

President on 19 April 2010