Legal Framework | MCQs

Explanation

The Objectives Resolution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan on March 12, 1949.

Prime Minister, Liaquat Ali Khan, had presented it in the assembly on March 7, 1949.

Out of 75 members of the assembly, 21 voted for opposing it

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Moved by liaqiat Ali khan on 7 March 1949

Passed on 12 March 1949

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Explanation

Constitution of 1973:

Zulifqar Ali Bhutto introduced new constitution in Pakistan on August 14, 1973.

According to 1973 constitution, both national assembly and senate elect president for Pakistan whereas the prime minister is selected by national assembly.

Bicameral Legislature system was introduced for the first time in Pakistan in the constitution of 1973.

According to this constitution, a candidate must be 25 to contest for the election of national assembly.

Explanation

Explanation

Article 8 of the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan states that any law inconsistent with or in derogation of Fundamental Rights will be considered void.

This ensures the protection of citizens' fundamental rights under the Constitution.

Explanation

The first constitution of Pakistan was abrogated in favor of the Legal Framework Order (LFO) in 1958 during General Ayub Khan's military coup.

The LFO served as a temporary legal framework until the 1962 constitution.

Explanation

LFO stands for Legal Framework Order.

LFO was implemented in 1970 by Yahya Khan in Pakistan.

Explanation

The Legal Framework Order, 1970  was issued by the President of Pakistan Muhammad Yahya Khan.

 The LFO also dissolved the "One Unit" scheme of West Pakistan.

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Explanation

The Legal Framework Order, 1970 (LFO) was a decree issued by Gen. Agha Muhammad Yahya Khan.

It laid down the political principles and laws governing the 1970 general election,

which was the first direct election in the history of Pakistan.

The LFO also dissolved the "One Unit" scheme of West Pakistan

re-establishing the four provinces of:

• Punjab,
• Sindh
• Balochistan 
• the Northwest Frontier Province

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The Legal Framework Order, 2002 was issued by Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf in August 2002.

Explanation

The Constitution of Pakistan (1973) was passed on April 10, 1973 and came into force on August 14, 1973.

It established Pakistan as a parliamentary republic with Islamic provisions.

Explanation

1973 Constitution contained 280 articles and 07 schedules with Objective Resolution.