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41
Who can represent a province in the CCI if the Chief Minister is unable to attend?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
Rules of Procedure allow a Chief Minister to nominate a senior member of the provincial cabinet to represent the province in case of unavoidable absence, ensuring the provincial viewpoint is still heard.
42
The CCI's jurisdiction over 'Natural Gas' includes which of the following?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
As a subject in Part II, natural gas policy (including the 'weighted average cost of gas' or WACOG) is a matter for the CCI, as it involves significant inter-provincial resource sharing and equity issues.
43
What is the role of the Senate of Pakistan regarding the CCI?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
The Senate, being the House of the Federation, plays a oversight role. The CCI reports are laid before the Senate, where members can scrutinize whether the council is effectively protecting the interests of their respective provinces.
44
Which of the following is true about the 'Voting Rights' in the CCI?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
Every member of the CCI, whether the Prime Minister, a Chief Minister, or a Federal Minister, has one vote. This structural equality is meant to reflect the federal spirit of the council.
45
If the CCI is unable to resolve a water dispute, the President can appoint a commission under Article 155. Who heads this commission usually?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
Article 155 allows the President to appoint a commission of experts to investigate water complaints. This ensures that technical disputes are handled by specialists before a final political or legal decision is made.
46
Which of these subjects was recently debated in the CCI regarding 'National Standards' for food and drugs?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
Post-18th amendment, health was devolved. However, the CCI has been used to discuss 'National Health Standards' to ensure that drugs and food items meet a certain quality level across all provincial borders for public safety.
47
The CCI can be described as a 'Constitutional Arbitrator'. What does this mean?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
As an arbitrator, the CCI provides a non-judicial, political forum to settle differences between the center and provinces, preventing every federal dispute from ending up in a lengthy court battle.
48
Which of the following describes the relationship between the CCI and 'Foreign Investment' (BoI)?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
To ensure that foreign investment is distributed fairly and that provinces are ready to host such projects, the BoI was placed under the oversight of the CCI, particularly for large-scale projects like CPEC.
49
The 1973 Constitution originally provided for the CCI. Why was it not effective until 2010?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
During periods of martial law or highly centralized civilian rule, the federal government preferred unilateral decision-making. The lack of a mandatory meeting timeframe in the original 1973 text also allowed the center to ignore the council until the 18th amendment fixed these flaws.
50
Which body is responsible for ensuring that the 'Decisions of the CCI' are implemented in true spirit?
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
The Senate of Pakistan, through its Standing and Functional Committees (specifically the Committee on Inter-Provincial Coordination), monitors the implementation status of CCI decisions to ensure that the provinces' rights are not being neglected.
