Q. 1
Office Governance
Difficulty: Easy
(1 Mark)
The Rules of Business 1973 are framed under which Article of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Under Articles 90 and 99(3) of the Constitution of Pakistan, the Federal Government makes rules for the allocation and transaction of its business (the Rules of Business, 1973).
Q. 2
Office Governance
Difficulty: Easy
(1 Mark)
Under the Rules of Business 1973, what is a 'Division' defined as?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Rule 2(vii) of the Rules of Business 1973 defines 'Division' as a self-contained administrative unit responsible for the conduct of business of the Federal Government in a distinct specified sphere.
Q. 3
Office Governance
Difficulty: Easy
(1 Mark)
Under Rule 4 of the Rules of Business 1973, who is the official administrative head of a Division and assists the Federal Minister in the formulation and execution of policy?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Rule 4(1) provides: In each Division there shall be a Secretary who shall be the official head of the Division and shall assist the Minister in charge in the formulation of policy and shall be responsible for its proper execution.
Q. 4
Office Governance
Difficulty: Easy
(1 Mark)
Under Rule 4(5) of the Rules of Business 1973, who is designated as the 'Principal Accounting Officer' (PAO) of the Ministry / Division?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Rule 4(5) dictates that the Secretary shall be the Principal Accounting Officer (PAO) of the Division, its Attached Departments, and Subordinate Offices, personally accountable for budgetary propriety to the Public Accounts Committee.
Q. 5
Office Governance
Difficulty: Easy
(1 Mark)
In the Federal Secretariat of Pakistan, what is an 'Attached Department' under the Rules of Business 1973?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Attached Departments (listed in Schedule III to the Rules of Business) are specialized executive field organizations headed by Directors General/Inspectors General that execute policies formulated by the Secretariat Division.
Q. 6
Office Governance
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Which Schedule to the Rules of Business 1973 specifies the 'Distribution of Business among the Divisions'?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Schedule II of the Rules of Business 1973 details the exact allocation and distribution of statutory functions and executive subjects among all the Divisions of the Federal Government.
Q. 7
Office Governance
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Which Schedule to the Rules of Business 1973 lists the 'List of Attached Departments' affiliated with each Division?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Schedule III explicitly enumerates all statutory Attached Departments of the Federal Government mapped to their parent administrative Divisions.
Q. 8
Office Governance
Difficulty: Easy
(1 Mark)
Under Rule 8 of the Rules of Business 1973, which Division must be mandatorily consulted on any proposal involving financial expenditure, taxes, foreign aid, or terms and conditions affecting salary/pension?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Rule 8 mandates that no Division shall, without prior consultation with the Finance Division, authorize any proposal that directly or indirectly affects the finances of the Federation or involves public expenditure.
Q. 9
Office Governance
Difficulty: Easy
(1 Mark)
Under Rule 9 of the Rules of Business 1973, which Division must be mandatorily consulted on legal advice, interpretation of any constitutional provision or law, and drafting of all official legislation/ordinances?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Rule 9 requires all Divisions to consult the Law and Justice Division on all legal questions, interpretation of statutes, drafting of bills, statutory rules and orders (SROs), and international treaties.
Q. 10
Office Governance
Difficulty: Easy
(1 Mark)
Under Rule 10 of the Rules of Business 1973, which Division must be mandatorily consulted on general service conditions, recruitment rules, framing of service cadres, and civil service disciplinary rules?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Rule 10 stipulates that no Division shall issue any orders affecting terms and conditions of civil service, framing of recruitment rules, or organizational restructuring without prior consultation with the Establishment Division.
Q. 11
Office Governance
Difficulty: Easy
(1 Mark)
Under Rule 11 of the Rules of Business 1973, which Division must be consulted on all foreign relations matters, treaties, and visits of foreign delegations?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Rule 11 requires mandatory consultation with the Foreign Affairs Division on all international agreements, interactions with foreign governments, and attendance at international conferences.
Q. 12
Office Governance
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Under Rule 14 of the Rules of Business 1973, where two or more Divisions disagree on an inter-ministerial policy matter after formal consultation, how is the dispute resolved?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Rule 14(1) dictates that if the consulting Divisions cannot reach an agreement, the initiating Division shall submit the case to the Prime Minister (or to the Cabinet) for a final binding decision.
Q. 13
Office Governance
Difficulty: Easy
(1 Mark)
Under Rule 16 of the Rules of Business 1973, which of the following cases MUST be brought before the Federal Cabinet?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Rule 16(1) lists cases that must be brought before Cabinet: legislative proposals, treaties, national budget, broad policy shifts, implementation of national plans, and matters where ministers disagree.
Q. 14
Office Governance
Difficulty: Easy
(1 Mark)
Under Rule 18 of the Rules of Business 1973, how is a case submitted to the Federal Cabinet for consideration?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Rule 18 requires that a case submitted for Cabinet consideration shall take the form of a 'Summary for the Cabinet', drafted concisely and objectively by the sponsoring Division.
Q. 15
Office Governance
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
What are the standard mandatory components of a 'Summary for the Cabinet' prepared under Rule 18 of the Rules of Business 1973?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Under Rule 18(2) and Cabinet Secretariat guidelines, a Cabinet Summary must be structured with: Heading, Sponsoring Division, Subject, History/Facts, Financial/Legal Implications, Views of Ministries consulted, and specific Recommendation/Proposal.
Q. 16
Office Governance
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Under Rule 18(6) of the Rules of Business 1973, a Summary for the Cabinet must be approved and signed by the:
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Under Rule 18(6), every Summary for the Cabinet must be signed by the Minister-in-charge (or Minister of State) before transmission to the Cabinet Secretary.
Q. 17
Office Governance
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Under Rule 17 of the Rules of Business 1973, can a decision of the Federal Cabinet be taken by 'Circulation' without convening a physical meeting?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Rule 17(1) provides for Cabinet Decision by Circulation: When the Prime Minister so directs, the Cabinet Secretary circulates the summary to all Ministers, and if accepted without objection, it is recorded as a Cabinet decision.
Q. 18
Office Governance
Difficulty: Easy
(1 Mark)
Who records the official minutes and decisions of the Federal Cabinet meetings in Pakistan?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Under Rule 20 of the Rules of Business, the Cabinet Secretary attends all Cabinet meetings and is responsible for preparing and circulating the formal record of decisions of the Cabinet.
Q. 19
Office Governance
Difficulty: Easy
(1 Mark)
Under Rule 24 of the Rules of Business 1973, which major statutory standing committee of the Federal Cabinet coordinates and approves macro-economic and financial policy decisions?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet is the principal executive economic committee of the Federal Government, chaired by the Finance Minister, taking decisions on pricing, imports, subsidies, and fiscal stability.
Q. 20
Office Governance
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Under Rule 24, which standing committee of the Federal Cabinet is responsible for reviewing and approving privatization proposals and restructuring of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs)?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The Cabinet Committee on Privatization (CCOP) reviews privatization transactions, disinvestment strategies, and restructuring plans for public sector commercial enterprises.
Q. 21
Office Governance
Difficulty: Easy
(1 Mark)
Under Rule 24, which Cabinet Committee reviews energy sector policies, power tariffs, and fuel supply contracts in Pakistan?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) oversees petroleum, power generation, LNG imports, and circular debt management across the national energy sector.
Q. 22
Office Governance
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Under Rule 24, which Cabinet Committee is mandated to scrutinize, review, and clear legislative drafts, bills, and ordinances before submission to the full Cabinet?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The CCLC (Cabinet Committee for Disposal of Legislative Cases), chaired by the Minister for Law & Justice, conducts detailed clause-by-clause legal examination of draft legislation prior to Cabinet endorsement.
Q. 23
Office Governance
Difficulty: Hard
(1 Mark)
Which Schedule to the Rules of Business 1973 lists cases that must be submitted to the Prime Minister for his prior personal approval?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Schedule V-A lists cases to be submitted to the Prime Minister for his orders, and Schedule V-B lists cases to be submitted to the Prime Minister for information.
Q. 24
Office Governance
Difficulty: Easy
(1 Mark)
Under Rule 15(1) of the Rules of Business 1973, who is the competent authority to appoint a Federal Secretary to head a Division?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Under the Rules of Business and Civil Servants (APT) Rules, the appointment and transfer of Secretaries and Additional Secretaries to the Federal Government (BS-21/22) is made by the Prime Minister.
Q. 25
Office Governance
Difficulty: Easy
(1 Mark)
In the Federal Secretariat, what is the role of a 'Minister of State' under the Rules of Business?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Under Rule 5, a Minister of State performs such functions and exercises such powers in the Division as may be assigned to him by the Federal Minister or Prime Minister.
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