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Choose the correct answer for the following Pakistan Studies questions:
Q. 1 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Separate electorates were first provided to Muslims in:
A
1909
✓ Correct
B
1919
C
1935
D
1947
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The Minto-Morley reforms officially recognized Muslims as a separate entity.
Q. 2 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
The Montague-Chelmsford Reforms (GOI Act 1919) introduced:
A
Provincial Autonomy
B
Dyarchy
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C
Federation
D
Partition
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This system of "double government" was implemented in 8 provinces.
Q. 3 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
The Objectives Resolution of Pakistan was passed on:
A
14 Aug 1947
B
11 Sept 1948
C
12 Mar 1949
D
12 March 1949
✓ Correct
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
It set the Islamic and democratic framework for the future constitution.
Q. 4 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
In which year was Pakistan's first constitution enforced?
A
1947
B
1949
C
1951
D
1956
✓ Correct
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
It converted Pakistan from a Dominion to an Islamic Republic.
Q. 5 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
The 'One Unit' scheme (merging western provinces) was established in:
A
1947
B
1955
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C
1958
D
1970
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
It aimed to create parity between East and West Pakistan wings.
Q. 6 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
When was the 1956 Constitution abrogated?
A
1958
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B
1962
C
1969
D
1977
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
President Sikandar Mirza declared Martial Law and ended the constitution.
Q. 7 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
The second constitution of Pakistan was enforced on:
A
23 Mar 1956
B
8 June 1962
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C
14 Aug 1973
D
5 July 1977
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This constitution introduced a Presidential system under Ayub Khan.
Q. 8 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
The Legal Framework Order (LFO) 1970 was issued by:
A
Ayub Khan
B
Yahya Khan
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C
Z.A. Bhutto
D
Zia-ul-Haq
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
It abolished One Unit and provided for the 1970 general elections.
Q. 9 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
When was the present permanent Constitution of Pakistan enforced?
A
12 Apr 1973
B
14 Aug 1973
C
23 Mar 1973
D
14 August 1973
✓ Correct
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
It restored a parliamentary form of government.
Q. 10 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
Under the 1973 Constitution, the Head of State is the:
A
Prime Minister
B
President
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C
Chief Justice
D
Speaker
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The President serves as the titular head of the Republic.
Q. 11 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
Which amendment to the 1973 Constitution declared Qadians as non-Muslims?
A
1st
B
2nd
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C
8th
D
18th
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Passed in 1974, it addressed long-standing religious demands.
Q. 12 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Bicameralism (Senate and National Assembly) was first introduced in:
A
1956
B
1962
C
1973
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D
1985
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Previous constitutions provided for a unicameral legislature only.
Q. 13 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
The 18th Amendment to the Constitution is famous for:
A
Restoring 1956
B
Abolishing Senate
C
Provincial Autonomy
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D
Establishing Martial Law
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
It devolved powers and abolished the Concurrent List.
Q. 14 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Article 58(2b) of the Constitution (dismissal of government) was first added by:
A
Z.A. Bhutto
B
Zia-ul-Haq
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C
Musharraf
D
Nawaz Sharif
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This was part of the 8th Amendment in 1985.
Q. 15 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
The 25th Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan (2018) is about:
A
FATA Merger
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B
Judicial reforms
C
Army Chief tenure
D
New provinces
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
It integrated the tribal areas into the provincial setup.
Q. 16 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
The 26th Constitutional Amendment (2024) is popularly called the:
A
Federal Package
B
Judicial Package
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C
Executive Package
D
Reform Package
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
It introduced major overhauls in judicial appointments and terms.
Q. 17 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
Under the 26th Amendment, the Chief Justice of Pakistan's tenure is fixed at:
A
2 years
B
3 years
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C
5 years
D
Retirement age only
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The tenure is capped at 3 years or age 65, whichever is earlier.
Q. 18 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
Who ratified the 26th Amendment into law on 21 October 2024?
A
Arif Alvi
B
Asif Ali Zardari
✓ Correct
C
Shehbaz Sharif
D
Qazi Faez Isa
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
He signed the bill the same day it passed the National Assembly.
Q. 19 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
The 26th Amendment sets a deadline for eliminating Riba (interest) by:
A
1 Jan 2025
B
1 Jan 2026
C
1 Jan 2028
D
1 January 2028
✓ Correct
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This was added as Article 38(f) to the Constitution.
Q. 20 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
The first CJP appointed under the 26th Amendment process was:
A
Mansoor Ali Shah
B
Munib Akhtar
C
Yahya Afridi
✓ Correct
D
Qazi Faez Isa
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
He was sworn in as the 30th CJP on 26 October 2024.
Q. 21 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
The 27th Constitutional Amendment (2025) established the:
A
Federal Shariat Court
B
Federal Constitutional Court
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C
National Security Council
D
All of these
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The FCC was created as a standalone apex court for constitutional cases.
Q. 22 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
Which amendment abolished the Supreme Court's 'suo motu' powers?
A
18th
B
25th
C
26th
D
27th
✓ Correct
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
It deleted Article 184 to end original/suo motu jurisdiction.
Q. 23 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
The post of Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) was abolished by:
A
24th Amendment
B
25th Amendment
C
26th Amendment
D
27th Amendment
✓ Correct
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The post was ended on 27 Nov 2025, and absorbed by the CDF.
Q. 24 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
Under the 27th Amendment, the Army Chief now also acts as the:
A
Chief of Armed Forces
B
Chief of Defence Forces
✓ Correct
C
Supreme Commander
D
Border Chief
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Redesignated under Article 243 for unified top-level command.
Q. 25 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
What is the retirement age for Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) judges?
A
62 years
B
65 years
C
68 years
✓ Correct
D
70 years
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This is 3 years higher than the Supreme Court's retirement age.
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