Q. 1
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard
(1 Mark)
On which date did President Asif Ali Zardari ratify the 26th Amendment?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
He officially approved and signed the 26th Amendment on 21 October 2024.
Q. 2
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard
(1 Mark)
To whom does the 12-Member Committee propose the selected CJP nominee?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The selected name is proposed to the President for final approval.
Q. 3
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard
(1 Mark)
Who is the official Chairman of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP)?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The Chief Justice of Pakistan chairs the Judicial Commission.
Q. 4
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard
(1 Mark)
Which body called the 26th Amendment a "blow to judicial independence"?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The International Commission of Jurists (Geneva) issued this critique.
Q. 5
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard
(1 Mark)
What is the deadline for the complete elimination of Riba from Pakistan?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The 26th Amendment sets 1 January 2028 as the hard deadline for Riba removal.
Q. 6
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard
(1 Mark)
How many senior judges are considered in the panel for CJP nomination?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The 12-member committee picks the CJP from the three most senior SC judges.
Q. 7
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard
(1 Mark)
What is the new fixed term of office for the Chief Justice of Pakistan?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The 26th Amendment fixed the CJP tenure at 3 years or age 65.
Q. 8
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard
(1 Mark)
Who serves as the Presiding Officer of a Constitutional Bench?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The senior-most judge of the specific bench acts as its Presiding Officer.
Q. 9
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard
(1 Mark)
When did Chief Justice Yahya Afridi take his official oath?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
He was sworn in as the 30th CJP on 26 October 2024.
Q. 10
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard
(1 Mark)
On what date did the Senate of Pakistan pass the 26th Amendment?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The Senate passed the amendment on 20 October 2024 with 65 votes.
Q. 11
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard
(1 Mark)
How many votes did the 26th Amendment receive in the National Assembly?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
It secured 225 votes, surpassing the 224 required for a two-thirds majority.
Q. 12
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard
(1 Mark)
Who was the Federal Minister for Law and Justice when the 26th Amendment passed?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Azam Nazeer Tarar piloted the amendment through the Parliament.
Q. 13
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard
(1 Mark)
Which political party was the principal opponent of the 26th Amendment?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
PTI led the opposition against the amendment in both houses.
Q. 14
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard
(1 Mark)
Which body provides equal provincial representation in the Supreme Court according to the 26th Amendment?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Article 191A introduced these benches to ensure provincial parity.
Q. 15
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard
(1 Mark)
Under the 26th Amendment, who forwards the selected CJP name to the President?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The Parliamentary Committee sends the name to the PM, who forwards it to the President.
Q. 16
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard
(1 Mark)
Which Article declares a clean environment a fundamental right?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Clause 2 of the 26th Amendment inserted Article 9A for this purpose.
Q. 17
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard
(1 Mark)
The 26th Amendment modified Article 48 regarding what?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
It ensures the President acts on the advice of the Cabinet/PM.
Q. 18
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard
(1 Mark)
Which Article covers the right to speak in the Provincial Assembly for counsel?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Article 111 was amended to allow provincial advocate generals and counsel to speak.
Q. 19
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard
(1 Mark)
The CJP candidate must secure what majority in the 12-member committee?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
A two-thirds majority is required in the Special Parliamentary Committee.
Q. 20
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard
(1 Mark)
Which Article governs the retiring age of Supreme Court judges?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Article 179 defines the retirement age, which remains 65 for SC.
Q. 21
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard
(1 Mark)
The 26th Amendment modified which Article concerning HC judge appointments?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Article 193 governs the appointment process for High Court judges.
Q. 22
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard
(1 Mark)
Which new Article was inserted for Constitutional Benches in High Courts?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Article 202A creates provincial constitutional benches.
Q. 23
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard
(1 Mark)
The 26th Amendment modified Article 215 concerning which official?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
It deals with the term of office for the Election Commissioner.
Q. 24
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard
(1 Mark)
Which Article governs the oath of office as amended?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Article 255 was modified by Clause 20 of the 26th Amendment.
Q. 25
Pakistan Affairs
Difficulty: Hard
(1 Mark)
What is the total number of clauses in the 26th Constitutional Amendment?
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The enacted Act contains 27 specific clauses.
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