Pakistani Constitution | MCQs

Explanation

Explanation

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

Passed on: March 12, 1949

It was presented by Liaquat Ali Khan

Out of 75 members of the assembly, 21 voted for it.

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

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

The objective resolution aimed to: Frame the constitution based on the Islamic concept of the sovereignty of God

Explanation

In 2015, National Assembly passed the 21st Amendment and created military courts for the period of 2 years.

Explanation

Explanation

The Objectives Resolution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan

It was founded on March 12, 1949

Prime Minister, Liaquat Ali Khan presented it in the assembly on March 7, 1949.

Out of 75 members of the assembly, 21 voted for it

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

Explanation

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

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.

Explanation

Minimum age for President of Pakistan: 45 Years

Minimum age for Governor of Pakistan: 35 Years

Minimum age for Senator of Pakistan: 30 Years

Minimum age for PM of Pakistan: 25 Years

Minimum age for National Assembly Member: 25 Years