Constitution | MCQs

Explanation

The Constitution of Pakistan (1973) was passed on April 10, 1973 and came into force on August 14, 1973.

It established Pakistan as a parliamentary republic with Islamic provisions.

Explanation

Pakistan follows a democratic system, where representatives are elected by the people through voting.

It is a parliamentary democracy, although its democratic practices have faced challenges over time.

Explanation

Explanation

In 2010, Article 10-A was inserted in the Constitution by the 18th Amendment and reads as follows:

 Right to fair trial:

For the determination of his civil rights and obligations or in any criminal charge against him a person shall be entitled to a fair trial and due process.

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Explanation

Constitutional Purpose:

A constitution serves as the supreme legal document that:

• Outlines the government’s structure (e.g., separation of powers in Pakistan’s 1973 Constitution).
• Defines fundamental laws and citizens’ rights (e.g., Articles 8-28 in Pakistan’s Constitution).
• Establishes procedures for governance (e.g., elections, judiciary).

Explanation

The 1956 constitution provides for a Parliamentary form of government with all the executive powers in the hands of the Prime Minister.

Constitution of 1956 · Pakistan was declared as the Islamic Republic

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Both Urdu and Bengali were declared as official and national languages of Pakistan in the 1956 constitution

All important questions of  "the 1956 constitution"

1956 constitution is promulgated on 23 March 1956

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Iskander Mirza abrogated the 1956 constitution

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In 1956 the designation of Governor General changed to President

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40 years was the age prescribed for president in the 1956 constitution

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The Constitution of 1956 contained 234 articles divided into thirteen parts and six schedules

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The constitution of 1956 remained implemented for 2 years 6 months and 14 days.

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1956 constitution legislature was Unicameral

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The Constitution of 1956 provided for a federal system with the principle of parity between East Pakistan and West Pakistan

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Explanation

Under the 1956 Constitution, Parliament was unicameral.

Legislative powers vested in the Parliament, which consisted of the President and the National Assembly comprising 300 Members divided between East Pakistan and West Pakistan

Explanation

1973 Constitution contained 280 articles and 07 schedules with Objective Resolution.

Explanation

The Constitution transformed the Governor-General of Pakistan into the President of Pakistan (as head of state) on 1956

IMPORTANT QUESTION

1956 constitution is promulgated on 23 March 1956

The official name "Islamic Republic of Pakistan" was selected for the state of Pakistan in the 1956 constitution.

Islam is declared the state religion of Pakistan.

The Constituent Parliament passed it on  February 29, 1956, and entered into force on  March 23, 1956, proclaiming Pakistan as the Islamic Republic.

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In respect of religion what term was set for President and Prime Minister in the 1956 constitution: He must be a Muslim ( this condition applies only to the president. pm may be non-muslim)

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Explanation

In its age of 21 years, the charter, that changed into adopted in April, 1973, has suffered 34 amendments; 10 times through the Acts of Parliament and 24 instances through Presidential Orders.