Constitution | MCQs

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In 2010, Article 25-A of the Pakistani Constitution was created, stating that "The State shall provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age of five to sixteen years in such manner as may be determined by law."

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An Act further to amend the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Passed, In National Assembly: May 24th, 2018

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Article 234 says if the president, on receipt of a report from the governor of a province, is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which the government of the province cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the constitution, he may, or if a resolution in this behalf is passed by each House .

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The Twenty-fourth Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan, officially known as the Constitution  Act, 2017, allows for the adjustment of seats in the Parliament of Pakistan in response to the provisional results of the 2017 Census.

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The four provincial governments of Pakistan administer the four provinces of Pakistan.

The head of each province is a non-executive Governor appointed by the President.

 The Governors play a similar role, at the provincial level, as the President does at the federal level.

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• Abrogated the Constitution of Pakistan of 1956 
• Imposed martial law 
• Dissolved the National and Provincial Assemblies 
• Abolished political parties 

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The 24th Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan, officially known as the Constitution (Twenty-fourth Amendment) Act, 2017, adjusted the number of seats in the Parliament of Pakistan based on the 2017 Census.

The amendment resulted in: Punjab losing seats, Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa gaining seats, and Sindh retaining the same number of seats.

The Constitution of Pakistan has been amended 34 times since its adoption in April 1973, with 10 amendments made by Acts of Parliament and 24 amendments made through Presidential Orders. 

Explanation

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

About First Amendment

The First Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan was enacted on 4 May 1974. 

Articles 1, 8, 17, 61, 101, 193, 199, 200, 209, 212, 250, 260 and 272, and the First Schedule of the Constitution of Pakistan were amended.

Explanation

The First Amendment of 1974 did not specifically mention Swat, Gilgit, or Naran-Kaghan as part of Pakistan.

However, these areas were already part of Pakistan before the amendment. 

Therefore, the correct answer is (d) FATA, as none of the options (a), (b), or (c) were specifically included in the First Amendment of 1974.

Explanation

The National Finance Commission (NFC) is a constitutional body in Pakistan that was created under Article 160 of the Constitution of 1973  

It makes recommendations for the financial allocation.