Legislative History | MCQs

Explanation

The Constituent Assemb Pakistan adopted the Objectives Resolution 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 it.

All the amendments proposed by minority members were reject

Consequently, all ten of them voted against it.

The resolution, in its entirety, has been made part of the Constitution of Pakistan under Article 2(A).

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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

Ayub Khan passed EBDO in August 1959

Under this, 75 leaders were disqualified for participating in political activities for 8 years (until December 1966).

EBDO stands for Electoral bodies dissolution order.

Explanation

The Charter Act of 1813 was an important legislation passed by the British Parliament

It marked a significant shift in British policy towards education in India.

One of its key provisions was the allocation of funds for the promotion of education in India.

Specifically, it earmarked £10,000 for education and the promotion of knowledge in India.

Explanation

First assembly consisted of 69 members while second assembly consisted of 80 members.

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On 26th July 1947 in which the first Constituent Assembly of Pakistan was given shape with 69 Members (later increased to 79), including one female Member.

The second Constituent Assembly of Pakistan was created on 28th May 1955 under Governor General's Order No. 12 of 1955. The strength of this Assembly was 80 Members, half each from East Pakistan and West Pakistan.