Constitutional History of Pakistan
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121
What is the total number of Senate seats established by the Eighteenth Amendment?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
The amendment substituted Article 59 to state that the Senate shall consist of one-hundred and four members [38].
122
Which new fundamental right provides for the 'Right to Fair Trial'?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
The Eighteenth Amendment inserted Article 10A, entitling persons to a fair trial and due process for civil rights or criminal charges [33].
123
The Eighteenth Amendment mandated that the 'Concurrent Legislative List' be:
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
The amendment omitted the Concurrent Legislative List, initiating a process to devolve those matters to the Provinces [39, 40].
124
According to Article 140A (Eighteenth Amendment), who is responsible for holding elections to local governments?
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
Article 140A(2) stipulates that elections to the local governments shall be held by the Election Commission of Pakistan [41].
125
The Nineteenth Amendment increased the number of 'most senior Judges' of the Supreme Court in the Judicial Commission from two to:
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
The amendment modified Article 175A(2)(ii) to substitute 'two' with 'four' senior Judges as members of the Commission for SC appointments [42].
126
Under the Nineteenth Amendment, administrative expenses of which court were added to Article 81?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
The amendment added the Islamabad High Court to the list of institutions whose administrative expenses are charged upon the Federal Consolidated Fund [43].
127
How long is the term for an advocate nominated to the Judicial Commission under the Nineteenth Amendment?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
The advocate nominated by the Bar Council serves for a term of two years [44].
128
If the Parliamentary Committee does not confirm a judicial nomination, it must forward its decision to the Commission through:
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
Decisions not to confirm a nomination, with recorded reasons, are forwarded to the Commission through the Prime Minister [45].
129
The Nineteenth Amendment clarified that the words 'High Court' in the Constitution include:
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
An explanation added to Article 175 states that 'High Court' wherever occurring shall include 'Islamabad High Court' [42].
130
What majority is required for the Parliamentary Committee to NOT confirm a judicial nomination under the Nineteenth Amendment?
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
The Committee may decide not to confirm a nomination by a three-fourth majority of its total membership within 14 days [46].
131
Under the Nineteenth Amendment, who is consulted by the Chief Justice of Pakistan to substitute an unavailable IHC Chief Justice in the Commission?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
The substitution is made by the CJP in consultation with the four member Judges of the Commission [47].
132
The total strength of the Parliamentary Committee for appointing the Chief Election Commissioner (Art 213) is:
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
The Nineteenth Amendment set the total strength of this Committee at twelve members, with one-third being from the Senate [48].
133
Which Article's provisions regarding legislative discussions do NOT apply to the proceedings of the Parliamentary Committee?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
The amendment added clause (16) to Article 175A, stating that Article 68 (restriction on discussion) shall not apply to the Committee's proceedings [49].
134
According to the Nineteenth Amendment, if the National Assembly is dissolved, the Parliamentary Committee consists of:
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
When the NA is dissolved, the Committee's membership shall consist of the members of the Senate only [46].
135
The Twentieth Amendment (2012) primarily focuses on the appointment of:
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
The Twentieth Amendment was enacted to provide for the manifestation of Interim Cabinets and increase the independence of the Election Commission [50, 51].
136
Under the Twentieth Amendment, if the PM and Leader of Opposition cannot agree on a caretaker PM, they forward nominees to:
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
In case of disagreement, they forward two nominees each to a Committee of eight members from the NA or Senate (equal Treasury/Opposition) [52].
137
What is the time limit for the Parliamentary Committee to finalize the caretaker PM's name under Article 224A?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
The Committee must finalize the name within three days of the referral of the matter [53].
138
If the Parliamentary Committee fails to decide on a caretaker PM, the matter is referred to:
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
If the Committee cannot decide, the names are referred to the Election Commission of Pakistan for a final decision within two days [53].
139
Under the Twentieth Amendment, ECP members' term of office is set at:
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
The amendment to Article 215 confirms that both the Commissioner and members hold office for a term of five years [54].
140
What is required if a political party's list for reserved seats is 'exhausted' under the Twentieth Amendment?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
If a party list is exhausted, the party may submit a name for any vacancy that occurs thereafter [52].
