Constitutional History of Pakistan
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61
Which Article provides that no discussion shall take place in Parliament regarding the conduct of a Judge?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
Article 68 restricts discussion in Parliament regarding the conduct of any Judge of the FCC, Supreme Court, or a High Court in the discharge of his duties [48].
62
A Bill with respect to the Federal Legislative List may originate in:
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
Article 70(1) states a Bill with respect to any matter in the Federal Legislative List may originate in either House [49].
63
A Money Bill must originate in which body?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
Article 73(1) mandates that a Money Bill shall originate in the National Assembly [50].
64
Within how many days must the Senate make recommendations on a Money Bill to the National Assembly?
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
The proviso to Article 73(1) gives the Senate fourteen days to make recommendations on a Money Bill [51].
65
When a Bill is presented to the President, within how many days must he give assent?
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
Article 75(1) requires the President to give his assent within ten days [52].
66
Revenues received by the Federal Government and all loans raised by it form the:
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
Article 78(1) defines the Federal Consolidated Fund as consisting of all revenues, loans, and repayments received by the Federal Government [53, 54].
67
Under the 27th Amendment, administrative expenses of which courts are charged upon the Federal Consolidated Fund?
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
Article 81(b) includes the administrative expenses of the Federal Constitutional Court, Supreme Court, and Islamabad High Court as charged expenditure [55, 56].
68
Who authenticates the schedule of authorized expenditure by signature?
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
Article 83(1) requires the Prime Minister to authenticate the schedule of authorized expenditure [57].
69
What is the maximum duration for which a 'Vote on Account' (grant in advance) can be made?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
Article 85 allows the National Assembly to make a grant for a part of the financial year not exceeding four months [58, 59].
70
An Ordinance promulgated by the President stands repealed after how many days if not earlier rejected?
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
Article 89(2)(a)(i) states that an Ordinance shall stand repealed at the expiration of one hundred and twenty days from its promulgation [60].
71
Who is defined as the 'chief executive of the Federation'?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
Article 90(1) states that the Federal Government shall act through the Prime Minister, who shall be the chief executive of the Federation [61, 62].
72
The National Assembly must meet for the election of the Prime Minister on which day following a general election?
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
Article 91(2) mandates that the National Assembly shall meet on the twenty-first day following a general election [62].
73
The total strength of the Federal Cabinet, including Ministers of State, shall not exceed what percentage of total Parliament membership?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
The second proviso to Article 92(1) limits the strength of the Cabinet to eleven percent of the total membership of Majlis-e-Shoora [63].
74
A resolution for a vote of no-confidence against the Prime Minister must be moved by at least:
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
Article 95(1) requires the resolution to be moved by not less than twenty per centum of the total membership of the National Assembly [64].
75
What is the qualification required for a person to be appointed as Attorney-General for Pakistan?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
Article 100(1), as amended, requires the appointee to be qualified to be appointed as a Judge of the Federal Constitutional Court [65].
76
Under Article 101, a Governor is appointed by the President on the advice of:
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
Article 101(1) states the Governor for each Province shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister [66].
77
What is the minimum age requirement for a person to be appointed as Governor?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
Article 101(2) requires a Governor to be not less than thirty-five years of age [67].
78
If the Governor dissolves the Provincial Assembly, within how many days must a general election be held?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
Article 105(3)(a) requires a general election to the Provincial Assembly within ninety days from the date of dissolution [68].
79
What is the total membership of the Provincial Assembly of Punjab?
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
Article 106(1) lists the total seats for Punjab as three hundred and seventy-one [69].
80
Which Article provides the power of the Governor to promulgate Ordinances?
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
Article 128(1) empowers the Governor to make and promulgate Ordinances when the Provincial Assembly is not in session [70, 71].