1973 Constitution | MCQs

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The 1973 Constitution of Pakistan consists of:

280 articles

12 chapters

a schedule divided into 7 chapters.

while

In the constitution of Pakistan, 1973, 'Chapter 1: Fundamental rights' consists of Articles 8-28 

the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan 4 parts

Part I – Introductory

Part II – Fundamental Rights and Principles of Policy 

Part III – The Federation of Pakistan

Part IV – Provinces

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Explanation

Under the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan, the Prime Minister is the Head of Government.

The President serves as the Head of State with a ceremonial role.

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The First Amendment redefined the international and provisional boundaries, federal treaties of Pakistan, and naval treaties of Pakistan.

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General Zia-ul-Haq suspended the 1973 Constitution in 1977 after taking power through a military coup.

On July 5, 1977. Gen Zia removes Bhutto, suspending the constitution and declaring martial law

Additional information:

The National Assembly approved the 1973 Constitution on April 10, 1973

• and it came into effect on August 14, 1973.

• Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was the Prime Minister of Pakistan from this date

• and Fazal Ilahi Chaudhry was appointed as the President of Pakistan.

This Constitution is called the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan 1973

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The correct answer is Article 226.

This article states that elections, such as those for the Senate, President, Speaker, and Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, must be held by secret ballot.

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The first General Elections under the 1973 constitution of Pakistan were held in 1977.

The elections were held on March 7, 1977.

They were won by the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) led by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.

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The 1973 Constitution provides the framework for Pakistan’s political system, including the roles of the legislature, executive, and judiciary.

It declares Pakistan an Islamic republic.

It ensures fundamental rights, and establishes a parliamentary form of government.

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The 1973 Constitution of Pakistan declares the country as the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

It ensures that laws align with Islam while functioning under a democratic parliamentary system.