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Q. 1 Law
Difficulty: Easy (1 Mark)
The Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan was passed by the National Assembly on 10th April 1973 and came into force on:
A
14th August 1973
✓ Correct
B
23rd March 1973
C
1st January 1974
D
16th December 1971
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The 1973 Constitution was unanimously enacted on 10 April 1973, authenticated by the President on 12 April 1973, and formally came into force on 14th August 1973.
Q. 2 Law
Difficulty: Easy (1 Mark)
The Objectives Resolution of 1949 was made a substantive part of the Constitution of Pakistan by inserting which Article through the Revival of Constitution Order 1985 (8th Amendment)?
A
Article 2A
✓ Correct
B
Article 1
C
Article 4
D
Article 25
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Article 2A was inserted into the 1973 Constitution in 1985, declaring that the principles and provisions set out in the Objectives Resolution (annexed to the Constitution) are substantive parts of the Constitution and shall have effect accordingly.
Q. 3 Law
Difficulty: Easy (1 Mark)
Under Article 4 of the Constitution, what is described as the inalienable right of every citizen?
A
To enjoy the protection of law and to be treated in accordance with law
✓ Correct
B
To receive free tertiary higher education abroad
C
To hold multiple passports simultaneously
D
To be appointed to a civil service cadre without examination
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Article 4(1) states: 'To enjoy the protection of law and to be treated in accordance with law is the inalienable right of every citizen, wherever he may be, and of every other person for the time being within Pakistan.'
Q. 4 Law
Difficulty: Easy (1 Mark)
Article 6 of the Constitution of Pakistan defines which high offence?
A
High Treason (abrogating, subverting, or suspending the Constitution by use of force or unconstitutional means)
✓ Correct
B
Contempt of Court
C
Defamation of Parliament
D
Bribery in public procurement
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Article 6 declares that any person who abrogates or subverts or suspends or holds in abeyance, or attempts or conspires to abrogate or subvert or suspend or hold in abeyance, the Constitution by use of force or show of force or by any other unconstitutional means shall be guilty of High Treason.
Q. 5 Law
Difficulty: Easy (1 Mark)
Under Article 8 of the Constitution, any law, custom or usage having force of law is VOID to the extent that it is inconsistent with:
A
Fundamental Rights (Articles 8 to 28)
✓ Correct
B
Principles of Policy
C
Provincial Assembly rules of procedure
D
Municipal zoning guidelines
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Article 8(1) lays down the cornerstone of constitutional supremacy: Any law, or any custom or usage having the force of law, in so far as it is inconsistent with the Fundamental Rights conferred by Chapter 1 of Part II, shall, to the extent of such inconsistency, be void.
Q. 6 Law
Difficulty: Easy (1 Mark)
Which Article was inserted by the 18th Constitutional Amendment 2010 to guarantee the Right to Fair Trial and Due Process?
A
Article 10A
✓ Correct
B
Article 19A
C
Article 25A
D
Article 175A
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Article 10A guarantees: 'For the determination of his civil rights and obligations or in any criminal charge against him a person shall be entitled to a fair trial and due process.'
Q. 7 Law
Difficulty: Easy (1 Mark)
Article 19A of the Constitution guarantees which fundamental right to all citizens in all matters of public importance?
A
Right to Information
✓ Correct
B
Right to Free Legal Aid
C
Right to Healthcare
D
Right to Strike
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Article 19A (inserted by 18th Amendment) states: 'Every citizen shall have the right to have access to information in all matters of public importance, subject to regulation and reasonable restrictions imposed by law.'
Q. 8 Law
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Article 25 of the Constitution provides that all citizens are equal before law and are entitled to equal protection of law. What does Article 25(3) permit?
A
Nothing in this Article shall prevent the State from making any special provision for the protection of women and children (Affirmative action)
✓ Correct
B
Suspension of equality during general elections
C
Different income tax rates based on province of birth
D
Segregation in federal transport
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Article 25(3) expressly authorizes affirmative action: 'Nothing in this Article shall prevent the State from making any special provision for the protection of women and children.'
Q. 9 Law
Difficulty: Easy (1 Mark)
Article 25A mandates the State to provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age of:
A
Five to sixteen years
✓ Correct
B
Six to fourteen years
C
Three to twelve years
D
Seven to eighteen years
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Article 25A dictates: 'The State shall provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age of five to sixteen years in such manner as may be determined by law.'
Q. 10 Law
Difficulty: Easy (1 Mark)
Under Article 50 of the Constitution, the Parliament of Pakistan (Majlis-e-Shoora) consists of:
A
The President, the National Assembly, and the Senate
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B
The National Assembly and the Senate only
C
The Prime Minister, Federal Cabinet, and National Assembly
D
The Supreme Court and the National Assembly
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Article 50 states: 'There shall be a Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) of Pakistan consisting of the President and two Houses to be known respectively as the National Assembly and the Senate.'
Q. 11 Law
Difficulty: Easy (1 Mark)
What is the constitutional term of a member of the Senate of Pakistan under Article 59?
A
Six years, with half of the members retiring every three years
✓ Correct
B
Five years, dissolved simultaneously with the National Assembly
C
Four years
D
Permanent life membership
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The Senate is a permanent legislative body not subject to dissolution. Under Article 59(3), the term of office of a Senator is six years, with half retiring every three years.
Q. 12 Law
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Under Article 73 of the Constitution, a 'Money Bill' can only originate in:
A
The National Assembly (though a copy is transmitted to Senate for recommendations)
✓ Correct
B
The Senate exclusively
C
The Federal Shariat Court
D
Joint sitting of Parliament presided by the President
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Article 73 dictates that a Money Bill shall originate in the National Assembly. While transmitted to the Senate for non-binding recommendations, final passage rests solely with the National Assembly.
Q. 13 Law
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Under Article 89 of the Constitution, an Ordinance promulgated by the President of Pakistan when Parliament is not in session has a maximum validity period of:
A
120 days (extendable once by National Assembly resolution for another 120 days)
✓ Correct
B
60 days only
C
One year
D
Indefinite period until repealed
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Under Article 89, a Presidential Ordinance stands repealed at the expiration of 120 days from promulgation, unless extended once for a further period of 120 days by a resolution passed by either House (or National Assembly in case of Money Bill).
Q. 14 Law
Difficulty: Easy (1 Mark)
Under Article 184(3) of the Constitution, the Supreme Court of Pakistan exercises Original Jurisdiction if it considers that a question of:
A
Public importance with reference to the enforcement of any of the Fundamental Rights is involved
✓ Correct
B
Simple civil partition between brothers is involved
C
Tenancy eviction dispute under provincial rent laws
D
Routine police traffic fine challan
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Article 184(3) confers suomotu and original constitutional jurisdiction on the Supreme Court if it considers that a question of public importance with reference to the enforcement of any of the Fundamental Rights is involved.
Q. 15 Law
Difficulty: Easy (1 Mark)
Advisory Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of Pakistan is invoked under which Article when the President refers a question of law of public importance?
A
Article 186
✓ Correct
B
Article 184
C
Article 185
D
Article 188
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Article 186 authorizes the President to refer any question of law of public importance to the Supreme Court for advisory opinion, which the Court considers and reports back.
Q. 16 Law
Difficulty: Easy (1 Mark)
Under Article 189 of the Constitution, any decision of the Supreme Court shall, to the extent that it decides a question of law or is based upon or enunciates a principle of law, be binding on:
A
All other courts in Pakistan
✓ Correct
B
Subordinate courts of Islamabad only
C
Civil courts only, but not High Courts
D
Revenue officers only
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Article 189 declares: 'Any decision of the Supreme Court shall, to the extent that it decides a question of law or is based upon or enunciates a principle of law, be binding on all other courts in Pakistan.'
Q. 17 Law
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Article 199 of the Constitution of Pakistan confers extraordinary writ jurisdiction upon the High Courts. Which writ directs a public authority to perform a statutory duty imposed upon it by law?
A
Writ of Mandamus (Article 199(1)(a)(i))
✓ Correct
B
Writ of Prohibition
C
Writ of Quo Warranto
D
Writ of Certiorari
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
A writ of Mandamus ('we command') directs an authority to do that which he is required by law to do. Under Article 199(1)(a)(i), the High Court directs a person performing functions in connection with the affairs of the Federation or Province to do something he is required by law to do.
Q. 18 Law
Difficulty: Easy (1 Mark)
Which writ under Article 199(1)(b)(ii) requires a person holding a public office to show under what authority of law he claims to hold that office?
A
Writ of Quo Warranto
✓ Correct
B
Writ of Habeas Corpus
C
Writ of Mandamus
D
Writ of Injunction
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
A writ of Quo Warranto ('by what authority') challenges the lawful title of a person holding a public office, inquiring into their eligibility, qualifications, and legality of appointment.
Q. 19 Law
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Which writ under Article 199(1)(a)(ii) quashes or declares without lawful authority an order passed by a lower tribunal or authority in excess of jurisdiction?
A
Writ of Certiorari
✓ Correct
B
Writ of Habeas Corpus
C
Writ of Quo Warranto
D
Writ of Protection
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
A writ of Certiorari declares an act done or proceeding taken by a person performing public functions to have been done or taken without lawful authority and to be of no legal effect.
Q. 20 Law
Difficulty: Easy (1 Mark)
Under Article 203-D of the Constitution, what is the jurisdiction of the Federal Shariat Court (FSC)?
A
To examine and decide the question whether or not any law or provision of law is repugnant to the Injunctions of Islam as laid down in the Holy Quran and Sunnah
✓ Correct
B
To decide commercial arbitration between multinational corporations
C
To try maritime disputes outside territorial waters
D
To hear appeals from the Supreme Court
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Article 203-D empowers the Federal Shariat Court either on its own motion or upon petition to examine whether any law is repugnant to the Injunctions of Islam. If so declared, such law ceases to have effect on the date specified.
Q. 21 Law
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Appeals against final judgments and orders of the Federal Shariat Court lie to:
A
The Shariat Appellate Bench of the Supreme Court of Pakistan (Article 203-F)
✓ Correct
B
The Council of Islamic Ideology
C
The High Court Division Bench
D
The President of Pakistan directly
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Under Article 203-F, any party aggrieved by a final decision of the FSC may appeal to the Supreme Court of Pakistan, where it is heard by the Shariat Appellate Bench comprising three Muslim Judges of Supreme Court and two Ulema Judges.
Q. 22 Law
Difficulty: Easy (1 Mark)
Under Article 209 of the Constitution, misconduct or incapacity of Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts is inquired into exclusively by the:
A
Supreme Judicial Council (SJC)
✓ Correct
B
Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights
C
National Accountability Bureau
D
Federal Investigation Agency
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Article 209 establishes the Supreme Judicial Council comprising the Chief Justice of Pakistan, two senior-most Judges of the Supreme Court, and two senior-most Chief Justices of High Courts to inquire into allegations of misconduct or incapacity of superior court judges.
Q. 23 Law
Difficulty: Easy (1 Mark)
Under Article 9 of the Constitution of Pakistan, 'No person shall be deprived of life or liberty save in accordance with:'
A
Law
✓ Correct
B
Discretion of the police
C
Executive directives of the Chief Minister
D
Customary local jirga verdicts
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Article 9 is the fundamental constitutional right to life and liberty: 'No person shall be deprived of life or liberty save in accordance with law.'
Q. 24 Law
Difficulty: Easy (1 Mark)
Article 12 of the Constitution prohibits 'Retrospective Punishment'. This means:
A
No law shall authorize the punishment of a person for an act or omission that was not punishable by law at the time of the act or omission
✓ Correct
B
Punishments cannot exceed 10 years imprisonment
C
A person cannot appeal against a conviction
D
Sentences must be doubled every decade
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Article 12 embodies the protection against ex post facto laws: No person can be convicted of an offence for an act which was not an offence at the time it was committed, nor subjected to a penalty greater than that prescribed at the time.
Q. 25 Law
Difficulty: Easy (1 Mark)
Under Article 13(b) of the Constitution, no person shall, when accused of an offence, be compelled to be a:
A
Witness against himself (Protection against Self-Incrimination)
✓ Correct
B
Party in a civil suit
C
Voter in local government elections
D
Taxpayer
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Article 13(b) guarantees the right against self-incrimination: 'No person shall, when accused of an offence, be compelled to be a witness against himself.'
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