Constitutional History of Pakistan
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101
What is the maximum period for post reservations now allowed under Article 27, as per the Sixteenth Amendment?
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
The amendment explicitly sets the limit at forty years from the commencing day of the Constitution [22].
102
Which of the following is a ground on which discrimination in services is prohibited by Article 27?
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
Article 27(1) prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, caste, sex, residence or place of birth [24].
103
The Sixteenth Amendment's 'Statement of Objects and Reasons' mentions providing representation to:
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
The goal is to provide opportunity and representation to all classes of persons and areas in services [23].
104
Who was the Minister-in-charge mentioned in similar amendment records (though not the primary bill text) for service reforms?
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
The provided source for the Sixteenth Amendment [22, 23, 25] contains the text of the Act but does not explicitly name the mover in the excerpt.
105
The Seventeenth Amendment (2003) added Article 41(8) to allow a vote of confidence for which President?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
The Seventeenth Amendment provided a mechanism for a vote of confidence from the electoral college for President Pervez Musharraf to hold office for five years [26, 27].
106
Under the Seventeenth Amendment, if the President dissolves the National Assembly under Art 58(2)(b), he must refer the matter to:
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
New Article 58(3) requires the President to refer the dissolution to the Supreme Court within fifteen days [28].
107
What is the time limit for the Supreme Court to decide on a dissolution reference under the Seventeenth Amendment?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
The Supreme Court is mandated to decide the reference regarding dissolution within thirty days, and its decision is final [28].
108
The Seventeenth Amendment OMITTED which controversial Article related to the National Security Council?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
Section 5 of the Act omitted Article 152A, which had dealt with the National Security Council [15].
109
What is the retiring age for a Judge of the Supreme Court as substituted by the Seventeenth Amendment?
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
The amendment substituted Article 179 to set the retiring age for Supreme Court Judges at sixty-five years [29].
110
What is the retiring age for a Judge of a High Court under the Seventeenth Amendment?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
The amendment substituted Article 195 to set the retiring age for High Court Judges at sixty-two years [29].
111
The Seventeenth Amendment changed 'in his discretion' to 'in consultation with the PM' for which appointments in Art 243?
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
Section 8 of the Act amended Article 243(3) to require the President to act 'in consultation with the Prime Minister' for military appointments [30].
112
Article 270AA, as substituted by the Seventeenth Amendment, was designed to validate:
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
This Article provided for the validation and affirmation of laws, orders, and ordinances made between October 12, 1999, and the date the amendment came into force [31].
113
Under the Seventeenth Amendment, how many days from the Act's commencement can a resolution for the President's vote of confidence be moved?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
The resolution for a vote of confidence must be moved not later than thirty days from the commencement of the Act [26].
114
Which Schedule was affected by Section 9 of the Seventeenth Amendment regarding the omission of certain laws after six years?
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
The amendment added a proviso to Article 268(2) stating that specific laws in the Sixth Schedule would stand omitted after six years [30].
115
Which province was renamed 'Khyber Pakhtunkhwa' by the Eighteenth Amendment?
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
The Eighteenth Amendment modified Article 1 to substitute 'North West Frontier' with 'Khyber Pakhtunkhwa' [32].
116
Under the Eighteenth Amendment's update to Article 6, an act of high treason cannot be validated by:
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
Clause (2A) of Article 6 now explicitly states that acts of high treason shall not be validated by any court [33].
117
Which fundamental right ensures the 'Right to Education' for children aged 5 to 16 under the Eighteenth Amendment?
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
The amendment inserted Article 25A, making it the State's duty to provide free and compulsory education to children of five to sixteen years [34].
118
How did the Eighteenth Amendment change the President's power to dissolve the National Assembly in Article 58?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
The substituted Article 58(2) restricts the President's discretion to dissolve the NA to situations where a vote of no-confidence has passed and no other member is likely to command a majority [35].
119
Which Council was reconstituted by the Eighteenth Amendment to include the PM and all Provincial Chief Ministers?
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
The amendment updated Article 153 to specify that the Council of Common Interests shall consist of the Prime Minister (Chairman) and the Chief Ministers of the Provinces [36].
120
Under the Eighteenth Amendment, how often must the Council of Common Interests (CCI) meet?
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
Article 154(3) now requires the Council to have a permanent Secretariat and meet at least once in ninety days [37].
