Government | MCQs

Explanation

• The membership in the Senate of Pakistan is based on the principle of parity, which means that each of the four provinces of Pakistan (Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan) has an equal number of seats in the Senate, regardless of their population or other factors.
• This is to ensure that each province has an equal voice in the upper house of the parliament.

Explanation

On 24th December 1981, under Presidential Order (P.O. 15 of 1981) a Federal Council (Majlis-e-Shoora) was constituted by the President.

Article 50 of the Constitution provides that the two houses 

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Majlis-e-Shura means:

Majlis-e-Shura, religious body regarding caliphate.

Shura Council, house of the Egyptian Parliament. 

Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) of Pakistan consists of the President and two Houses 

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Two Majlis-e-Shura (parliament houses) in Pakistan known as:

1. the National Assembly (lower house)

National Assembly political groups are Government (179), Opposition (150)

Total of 342 seats in it

2. the Senate. (upper house)

Senate political groups are Government (67), Opposition (33)

It has a total of 100 seats

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Explanation

the Prime Minister and cabinet members are chosen from parliament. 

Prime Minister cannot appoint more than 5 advisers

According to 18th amendment (Article 92(1).) Total strength of the cabinet does not exceed 11% of the total parliament members (Including Senate & National Assembly)

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

Since its independence, Pakistan has formed 12 coalition governments.

It typically due to the fragmented political landscape and the need for alliances between various political parties.

Explanation

Under the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan, the President has the authority to declare a state of emergency if there is a threat to the country's security, either due to war, external aggression, or internal disturbances.

Explanation

Feroz Khan Noon’s government was dissolved by Iskandar Ali Mirza in October 1958.

As President, Mirza abrogated the Constitution and dissolved the National Assembly.

This led to the imposition of martial law.

Explanation

Assumed office: 18th August 2018

Removal Date: 10th April 2022

Explanation

Imran Khan: First PM who has been removed through a no trust motion

Removal Date: 10th April 2022