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All important Question Related to " Separate Electorate" 

Indian Councils Act of 1909, also called Morley-Minto Reforms

Minto-Morley Reforms Muslim's demand for a separate electorate was incorporated

In 12 March 1909 the Morley-Minto Changes allowed partitioned electorates to Muslims.

This Act further extended democratic participation by increasing the size of the legislative councils, both Central and provincial.

27 out of add up to 60 members were to be chosen and 5 seats were saved for the Muslims.

Indian Council Act 1909 separate electorate for Muslims was accepted

Nehru Report rejected the demand for a separate electorate

Congress and other Hindu bodies opposed the separate electorate

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Explanation

The term of the Members of the Senate is 6 years.

 One-half (48) of its members retire after every 3 years.

پاکستان میں سینٹ کے 2024 کے الیکشن کے بعد تعداد 96 راہ گئی ہے کیونکہ فاٹا کے کے پی کے میں ضم کے بعد 8 سیٹس ختم کر دی گئی تھی۔

Explanation

The 18th Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan was passed by the National Assembly on April 8, 2010, and by the Senate on April 15, 2010.

It became law after President Asif Ali Zardari signed it on April 19, 2010.

This amendment revoked the President's authority to dissolve Parliament.

It resulted in 23 out of 26 proposed amendments being enacted, while three did not succeed.

Explanation

The Chairman of the Senate presides over the sessions of the Senate in Pakistan, ensuring smooth proceedings and maintaining order.

The Chairman is elected by the members of the Senate.

He plays a crucial role in legislative processes.

Explanation

The One Unit was the reorganization of the provinces of Pakistan .

Prime Minister Muhammad Ali Bogra led it on 22 November 1954.

and passed on 30 September 1955

This program merged the four provinces of West Pakistan into a single province to parallel the province of East Pakistan

• West Punjab
• Sind
• NWFP
• Baluchistan

Additional information:

The One Unit scheme was dissolved on July 1, 1970

General Yahya Khan imposed Legal Framework Order No. 1970 to end the program

and reinstate the provisional status of the Four Provinces as of August 1947.

Explanation

The Government of India Act of 1935 came into effect in the provinces of India in 1937.

The act was passed by the British Parliament in 1935.

Explanation

Under the Constitution, 68 members (20 per cent of the total members) of the National Assembly can submit a no-confidence resolution against the prime minister.

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Explanation

About Senate of Pakistan

Senate: Upper House of Pakistan

Senate in Urdu: ایوان بالا

Formation: 1973

Original members: 45

Raised to 63: 1977

Raised 87: 2 March, 1985

Raised to 100: 2002

First Hindu Woman Senator: Kirshna Kumari

Half of the Senate members retire after: 3 years

Members term: 6 years

Head of Senate is called: Chairman

National Assembly & Senate: Makes up the Parliament of Pakistan

Seats for each province: 23

Baluchistan Women Seats: 4

Sindh Women Seats: 4

KPK Women Seats: 4

Punjab Women Seats: 4

ICT Women Seat: 1

Total Women Seats: 17

Senate elections: after 3 years

First woman deputy chairperson: Dr Noor Jahan Panezai

Youngest chairman senate: Sadiq Sanjrani

First chairman Senate: Habib Ullah Khan

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Explanation

The Eighteenth Amendment of the Constitution of Pakistan was passed by the National Assembly of Pakistan on April 8, 2010, removing the power of the President of Pakistan to dissolve the Parliament.