Voting System | MCQs

Explanation

The first-ever general elections were held on 7th December 1970.

Yahya Khan issued a Legal Framework Order for the first general elections.

300 of the 313 seats in the National Assembly

of which 162 were in East Pakistan and 138 in West Pakistan.

A further thirteen seats were reserved for women (seven of which were in East Pakistan and six of which were in West Pakistan)

Explanation

Zulifqar Ali Bhutto introduced the 1973 constitution in Pakistan on August 14, 1973.

According to the 1973 constitution, the Provincial Assembly, National assembly, and senate elect the President.

Whereas the Prime Minister is elected by the only National Assembly.

According to the constitution 1973, the minimum age for the President of Pakistan: are 45 Years

The President is elected indirectly for a term of five years.

Explanation

The President of Pakistan appoints the Chief Election Commissioner and four members of the Election Commission of Pakistan for 5 years.

The election commission was established on 23 March 1956.