Constitution | MCQs

Explanation

1973 constitution promulgated on 14 August 1973 

Written Constitution

Federal Constitution

Parliamentary form of Government

Bicameral Legislature

Rigid Constitution

National language Urdu

Explanation

This statement reflects Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s vision of Pakistan as a modern Islamic state based on justice and equality.

He emphasized Islamic principles but clearly rejected the idea of a theocratic state ruled by priests.

Explanation

The objective resolution means: Objective on which the constitution was to be based

The aim of the objective resolution was to: Frame the constitution on the basis of the Islamic concept of the sovereignty of God

Objective Resolution presented it in the assembly on March 7, 1949

Objective Resolution Passed on: March 12, 1949

The objective resolution was presented by Liquate Ali Khan

Out of 75 members of the assembly, 21 voted for it. All the amendments proposed by minority members were rejected.

Consequently, all ten of them voted against

The resolution, in its entirety, has been made part of the Constitution of Pakistan under Article 2(A)

Explanation

• National Assembly (Lower House)
• Senate (Upper House)

• Headed by the President of Pakistan
• Actual executive powers are exercised by the Prime Minister and the Cabinet

• Independent branch with authority vested in the Supreme Court
• Ensures the interpretation and enforcement of the Constitution

Explanation

The constitution was framed in 1907 

It is often associated with Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar

He wrote the "Green Book," which served as its constitution. 

He was among the leading figures of the Khilafat Movement. 

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The first session of the party was held in Karachi in 1907.

Muhammad Ali Jinnah joined the league in 1913.

Explanation

The 1973 Constitution of Pakistan consists of:

280 articles

12 chapters

a schedule divided into 7 chapters.

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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

The draft of this Constitution was introduced in the Assembly on 9th January 1956 and was passed by the Assembly on 29th February 1956.

The assent was given on it by the Governor General on 2nd March 1956.

This Constitution was enforced with effect from 23rd March 1956.

Explanation

USA has the briefest constitution in the world.

US constitution has seven articles

US constitution is the oldest and shortest constitution in world

US constitution signed in 1787

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Explanation

According to the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan, the Council of Common Interests (CCI) comprises:

• The Prime Minister of Pakistan (as chairperson)
• The Chief Ministers of the provinces (Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan)
• The Governors of the provinces (as members)

However, the Prime Minister is not a member of the CCI.

Explanation

The First Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan, enacted on May 4, 1974, redefined Pakistan's boundaries and eliminated references to East Pakistan.

The amendment also redefined Pakistan's federal and naval treaties.

The First Amendment was introduced during the tenure of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto to protect against internal and external destabilization.