Constitution of Pakistan | MCQs

Explanation

The 8th Amendment to the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan (1973) allowed the President to unilaterally dissolve the National Assembly and elected governments.

This amendment significantly increased presidential powers during its time.

Explanation

The 1973 Constitution of Pakistan consists of:

280 articles

12 chapters

a schedule divided into 7 chapters.

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In the constitution of Pakistan, 1973, 'Chapter 1: Fundamental rights' consists of Articles 8-28 

the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan 4 parts

Part I – Introductory

Part II – Fundamental Rights and Principles of Policy 

Part III – The Federation of Pakistan

Part IV – Provinces

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Explanation

The Government of India Act, 1935, provides the basis for the Constitution of Pakistan.

This Act was passed by the British Parliament.

It served as the foundation for the Constitution of Pakistan.

It outlined the framework for the federal structure, provincial governments, and the relationship between the central government and the provinces.

Explanation

Under the Constitution of Pakistan, labor is a concurrent subject.

This means that both the federal and provincial governments can legislate on labor matters, with federal laws taking precedence in case of conflict.

Explanation

Supreme Court of Pakistan disqualified the then Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif from holding public office in Panama Papers case.

Nawaz Sharif was declared ineligible under Article 62(1)(f) of the constitution of Pakistan.

Verdict date: 28 July 2017

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Explanation

 The Leader of the Opposition قائد حزب اختلاف is the leader of the largest political party in the National Assembly that is not in government.

This is usually the leader of the second-largest political party in the National Assembly.

Explanation

Article 234 says if the president, on receipt of a report from the governor of a province, is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which the government of the province cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the constitution, he may, or if a resolution in this behalf is passed by each House .

Explanation

The Twenty-fourth Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan, officially known as the Constitution  Act, 2017, allows for the adjustment of seats in the Parliament of Pakistan in response to the provisional results of the 2017 Census.