Constitutional History of Pakistan
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1
What was the official name of the state according to the Constitution of 1956?
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Option C
Explanation
Article 1 of the 1956 Constitution officially established the country as the Islamic Republic of Pakistan [1, 2].
2
Which article declares that any existing laws inconsistent with Fundamental Rights shall be void?
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Option B
Explanation
Article 3 provides for the supremacy of Fundamental Rights by declaring any law inconsistent with them to be void [1, 3, 4].
3
The Constitution of 1956 established which form of government structure?
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Option C
Explanation
The Constitution established Pakistan as a Federal Republic, dividing powers between the central government and provincial entities [2, 3, 5].
4
What was the specified term of office for the President of Pakistan under the 1956 Constitution?
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Option B
Explanation
Article 42 stipulates that the President shall hold office for a term of five years and is eligible for re-election [6].
5
Which body served as the Electoral College for the election of the President?
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Option C
Explanation
According to Article 41, the President is elected by an Electoral College consisting of members of the National Assembly and Provincial Assemblies [7].
6
Under the 1956 Constitution, the Parliament of Pakistan was:
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Option B
Explanation
The Constitution provided for a unicameral legislature known as the National Assembly [8, 9].
7
Which article prohibits the enactment of ex post facto (retroactive) penal laws?
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Option C
Explanation
Article 6 ensures that no person shall be punished under ex post facto laws, meaning laws that were not in effect at the time the act was committed [1, 10].
8
Who was designated as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces?
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Option C
Explanation
Article 46 grants the President the highest military authority as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces [11, 12].
9
Which two languages were recognized as the state languages of Pakistan?
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Option C
Explanation
Article 214 identified both Urdu and Bengali as the state languages, reflecting the linguistic diversity of the federation [13, 14].
10
How long was English permitted to be used for official purposes after the commencement of the Constitution?
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Option C
Explanation
The Constitution allowed for the transitional use of English for official purposes for a period of twenty years from Constitution Day [13, 14].
11
What is the minimum age requirement for a candidate to be elected as the first President?
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Option B
Explanation
Article 222 states that candidates for the transitional presidency must be at least 40 years old and Pakistani citizens [15].
12
Which article empowers High Courts to issue writs such as Habeas Corpus and Mandamus?
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Option C
Explanation
Article 199 grants High Courts the writ jurisdiction to enforce fundamental rights and administer justice through orders like habeas corpus and mandamus [16].
13
According to the Constitution, who appoints the Governors of the provinces?
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Option C
Explanation
Article 49 and Article 70 state that the Governor of each province is appointed by the President to act as a federal representative [17, 18].
14
What was the monthly salary of the Chief Justice of Pakistan as per the Second Schedule?
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Option C
Explanation
Article 230 specifies that the Chief Justice of Pakistan earns a salary of Rs. 5,500 per month [19].
15
What was the monthly salary of a Supreme Court judge (other than the Chief Justice)?
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Option B
Explanation
According to Article 230, Supreme Court judges were allocated a monthly salary of Rs. 5,100 [19].
16
Which article mandates that the State should enable Muslims to order their lives according to the Holy Quran and Sunnah?
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Option B
Explanation
Article 25 emphasizes policies that allow Muslims to align their lives with Islamic values, including the compulsory teaching of the Holy Quran [20-22].
17
The National Assembly's term was fixed for how many years unless dissolved earlier?
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Option C
Explanation
Articles 47-50 specify that the tenure of the National Assembly is five years [23].
18
Which official is responsible for auditing the accounts of both the Federation and the Provinces?
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Option C
Explanation
Article 120 establishes the role of the Comptroller and Auditor-General to implement accountability measures for all public expenditure [24].
19
Under Article 58, who has the authority to advise the President to dissolve the National Assembly?
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Option C
Explanation
Article 58 reflects political dynamics by allowing the Prime Minister to advise the President to dissolve the National Assembly [25].
20
The supremacy of the Constitution is reinforced by which provision regarding presidential and gubernatorial liability?
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Option B
Explanation
Article 213 ensures judicial and executive independence by stating the President or Governor cannot be held liable for acts performed in their constitutional duties [26].
