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Q. 1 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
On what date was the 1962 Constitution of Pakistan officially enforced?
A
7 October 1958
B
23 March 1951
C
8 June 1962
✓ Correct
D
8 June 1963
E
14 August 1962
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The second constitution was enforced by President Ayub Khan on 8 June 1962.
Q. 2 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
For what total duration did the 1956 Constitution of Pakistan remain implemented?
A
2 years 7 months
✓ Correct
B
2 years 10 months
C
3 years 5 months
D
3 years 8 months
E
4 years 2 months
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The 1956 Constitution lasted approximately 2 years and 7 months before being abrogated in 1958.
Q. 3 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
Who was the first President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan?
A
Quaid-e-Azam
B
Muhammad Ayub Khan
C
Liaquat Ali Khan
D
Iskander Mirza
✓ Correct
E
Yahya Khan
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Iskander Mirza was sworn in as the first President under the 1956 Constitution.
Q. 4 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
In which year were Ahmadis (Qadianis) declared non-Muslims via a constitutional amendment?
A
1962
B
1974
✓ Correct
C
1977
D
1972
E
1980
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
They were declared non-Muslims by the Second Amendment in 1974.
Q. 5 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
In which year was the Objective Resolution passed by the Constituent Assembly?
A
1947
B
1949
✓ Correct
C
1948
D
1950
E
1956
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The Resolution was passed on 12 March 1949 as a framework for the future constitution.
Q. 6 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
What was the operational period of the First Constituent Assembly of Pakistan?
A
1947–1954
✓ Correct
B
1948–1950
C
1948–1953
D
1947-1956
E
1950-1954
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The assembly served from 19 August 1947 until its dissolution on 24 October 1954.
Q. 7 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
What is the core characteristic of the 18th Constitutional Amendment (2010)?
A
Centralization
B
Border Protection
C
Army Powers
D
Provincial Autonomy
✓ Correct
E
Economic Reform
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The 18th Amendment significantly increased provincial autonomy and power.
Q. 8 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
What did Article 58(2b) of the Constitution empower the President to do?
A
Dismiss Governors
B
Dismiss CJ
C
Dissolve NA
✓ Correct
D
Remove COAS
E
Appoint PM
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Article 58(2b) allowed the President to dissolve the National Assembly at his discretion.
Q. 9 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
What was the primary objective of the 25th Constitutional Amendment?
A
Economic Policy
B
FATA-KP Merger
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C
Judicial Powers
D
GB Status
E
Riba Elimination
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The 25th Amendment constitutionally merged FATA into the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
Q. 10 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
When was the FATA merger into KPK officially realized into law?
A
August 2017
B
December 2017
C
May 2018
✓ Correct
D
December 2018
E
January 2019
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The FATA-KP merger was formally realized in May 2018.
Q. 11 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
Which constitution first declared Pakistan an "Islamic Republic"?
A
1949
B
1956
✓ Correct
C
1962
D
1973
E
1960
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The 1956 Constitution was the first to adopt the title "Islamic Republic of Pakistan."
Q. 12 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
Who was the first civilian Martial Law Administrator of Pakistan?
A
Bogra
B
Nazimuddin
C
Z.A. Bhutto
✓ Correct
D
Yahya Khan
E
Ayub Khan
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto took this office in December 1971.
Q. 13 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
In which year did NWFP change its name to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP)?
A
2010
✓ Correct
B
2007
C
2009
D
2012
E
2008
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This renaming was part of the 18th Constitutional Amendment in 2010.
Q. 14 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
Who was elected as the Vice President of the first Constituent Assembly?
A
President
B
Vice President
C
Chairman
D
Maulvi Tamiz-ud-Din
✓ Correct
E
Liaquat Ali Khan
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Maulvi Tamiz-ud-Din served as the Vice President of the inaugural assembly.
Q. 15 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
How many constitutional amendments have been incorporated into the 1973 text?
A
22
B
24
C
26
✓ Correct
D
27
E
25
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The 26th Amendment is the latest to be formally incorporated into the Constitution.
Q. 16 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
What majority is required to pass a constitutional amendment in Pakistan?
A
Simple
B
Unanimous
C
3/4
D
2/3
✓ Correct
E
Absolute
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Under Article 239, a two-thirds majority of both houses is required.
Q. 17 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
Which Article of the Constitution governs the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP)?
A
Article 184
B
Article 175
✓ Correct
C
Article 179
D
Article 175A
E
Article 191
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Article 175A defines the JCP's composition and was amended by the 26th Amendment.
Q. 18 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
Which court case challenged the 1954 dissolution of the Constituent Assembly?
A
Tamiz-ud-Din Case
B
Asma Jilani Case
✓ Correct
C
Dosso Case
D
Nusrat Bhutto Case
E
Zafar Ali Shah
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Maulvi Tamiz-ud-Din Khan challenged the Governor General's proclamation.
Q. 19 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
In which year was the 18th Constitutional Amendment passed?
A
2010
✓ Correct
B
2008
C
2012
D
2009
E
2011
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The 18th Amendment, a major overhaul, was enacted in 2010.
Q. 20 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
When was the second constitution of Pakistan enforced?
A
8 June 1962
✓ Correct
B
7 Oct 1958
C
23 Mar 1956
D
14 Aug 1973
E
1 Mar 1962
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
President Ayub Khan enforced it in 1962.
Q. 21 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
When was the 25th Amendment passed?
A
2018
✓ Correct
B
2017
C
2019
D
2016
E
2020
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The FATA-KP merger amendment was enacted in 2018.
Q. 22 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
How many amendments are formally incorporated as of late 2025?
A
27
✓ Correct
B
26
C
28
D
25
E
30
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The 27th Amendment is the latest to be formally enacted.
Q. 23 Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
What majority is required to pass a constitutional amendment?
A
Two-thirds
✓ Correct
B
Simple
C
3/4
D
Absolute
E
Unanimous
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Article 239 requires a 2/3 majority in both houses.
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