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Rules of Business 1973

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Sample Question 1
Rules of Business 1973 Easy • Office Governance
The Rules of Business 1973 are framed under which Article of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan?
A Article 90 and Article 99
B Article 48 and Article 58
C Article 175 and Article 212
D Article 240 and Article 242
✓ Correct Answer: A - Article 90 and Article 99
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual 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).
Sample Question 2
Rules of Business 1973 Easy • Office Governance
Under the Rules of Business 1973, what is a 'Division' defined as?
A A self-contained administrative unit responsible for the conduct of business of the Federal Government in a distinct specified sphere and declared as such by Federal Government
B A military infantry brigade
C A revenue divisional commissioner's regional territory
D A commercial branch of a state bank
✓ Correct Answer: A - A self-contained administrative unit responsible for the conduct of business of the Federal Government in a distinct specified sphere and declared as such by Federal Government
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual 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.
Sample Question 3
Rules of Business 1973 Easy • Office Governance
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?
A The Secretary to the Federal Government (in-charge of the Division)
B The Section Officer
C The Director General of the Attached Department
D The Cabinet Secretary alone
✓ Correct Answer: A - The Secretary to the Federal Government (in-charge of the Division)
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual 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.
Sample Question 4
Rules of Business 1973 Easy • Office Governance
Under Rule 4(5) of the Rules of Business 1973, who is designated as the 'Principal Accounting Officer' (PAO) of the Ministry / Division?
A The Secretary of the Division
B The Federal Minister
C The Accountant General Pakistan Revenues (AGPR)
D The Chief Finance and Accounts Officer (CFAO)
✓ Correct Answer: A - The Secretary of the Division
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual 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.
Sample Question 5
Rules of Business 1973 Easy • Office Governance
In the Federal Secretariat of Pakistan, what is an 'Attached Department' under the Rules of Business 1973?
A A department with the status of an attached department under Schedule III, providing executive operational machinery to implement policy decisions of a Division
B An additional room attached to the Minister's office
C A municipal corporation running local parks
D A foreign diplomatic embassy in Islamabad
✓ Correct Answer: A - A department with the status of an attached department under Schedule III, providing executive operational machinery to implement policy decisions of a Division
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual 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.
Sample Question 6
Rules of Business 1973 Medium • Office Governance
Which Schedule to the Rules of Business 1973 specifies the 'Distribution of Business among the Divisions'?
A Schedule II
B Schedule I
C Schedule IV
D Schedule VII
✓ Correct Answer: A - Schedule II
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual 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.
Sample Question 7
Rules of Business 1973 Medium • Office Governance
Which Schedule to the Rules of Business 1973 lists the 'List of Attached Departments' affiliated with each Division?
A Schedule III
B Schedule I
C Schedule V
D Schedule VI
✓ Correct Answer: A - Schedule III
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Schedule III explicitly enumerates all statutory Attached Departments of the Federal Government mapped to their parent administrative Divisions.
Sample Question 8
Rules of Business 1973 Easy • Office Governance
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?
A Finance Division
B Cabinet Division
C Establishment Division
D Planning, Development & Special Initiatives Division
✓ Correct Answer: A - Finance Division
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual 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.
Sample Question 9
Rules of Business 1973 Easy • Office Governance
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?
A Law and Justice Division
B Interior Division
C Cabinet Division
D Establishment Division
✓ Correct Answer: A - Law and Justice Division
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual 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.
Sample Question 10
Rules of Business 1973 Easy • Office Governance
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?
A Establishment Division
B Finance Division
C Planning Commission
D Parliamentary Affairs Division
✓ Correct Answer: A - Establishment Division
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual 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.
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