Constitutional Provisions | MCQs

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The 1973 Constitution recognizes Urdu as Pakistan's only national language.

The 1973 Constitution contained:

•  280 articles
•  07 schedules with Objective Resolution.
• 12 chapters 

Effective date: 14 August 1973

Drafted by the Government of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto

The Constitution declared Pakistan an Islamic Republic and Islam as the state religion.

ND5-5-2023

Explanation

 Under the 1973 Constitution, Pakistan adopted a bicameral system at the centre, called “The Parliament”, composing the President, the National Assembly, and the Senate.

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Asif Ali Zardari is the current president of Pakistan

Elected in March 2024

Predecessor: Dr. Arif Alvi 

Party affiliation: PPP 

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1973 constitution promulgated on 14 August 1973 

Written Constitution

Federal Constitution

Parliamentary form of Government

Bicameral Legislature

Rigid Constitution

National language Urdu

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Article 10-A of the Constitution deals with Right to fair trial

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The proposed all-India federation included 11 provinces of British India, 6 Chief Commissioners Provinces

The Government of India Act of 1935 was the last constitution of British India

The Government of India Act, of 1935 was an Act adapted from the Parliament of the United Kingdom.

It originally received royal assent in August 1935.

It was the longest Act of (the British) Parliament ever enacted until the Greater London Authority Act 1999 surpassed it.

ND27-7-2023

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The Senate of Pakistan ensures equal representation for all provinces, regardless of population size.

This system promotes federal balance and protects provincial interests in legislation.

After 18th Amendment  Senate consisted of 104 members 23 members  from each  province 

After 2024 election now Senate members are 96