Q16. The 1962 Constitution of Pakistan was enforced on:
a) 23 March 1962
b) 8 June 1962 ☑
c) 7 October 1962
d) 14 August 1962
Answer Explanation: The second Constitution of Pakistan was enforced on 8 June 1962 during Ayub Khan’s regime.
Q17. Who was the President when the 1962 Constitution was promulgated?
a) Iskander Mirza
b) Ayub Khan ☑
c) Yahya Khan
d) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
Answer Explanation: Field Marshal Ayub Khan introduced the 1962 Constitution after abrogating the 1956 Constitution.
Q18. The 1962 Constitution introduced which system of government?
a) Parliamentary system
b) Presidential system ☑
c) Semi-presidential system
d) Mixed system
Answer Explanation: Unlike the 1956 Constitution, the 1962 Constitution created a strong presidential system with maximum powers for the President.
Q19. Under the 1962 Constitution, the President was elected by:
a) Direct vote of the people
b) Electoral College of Basic Democrats ☑
c) National Assembly only
d) Judiciary
Answer Explanation: The President was indirectly elected through an Electoral College of 80,000 Basic Democrats.
Q20. The tenure of the President under the 1962 Constitution was:
a) 4 years
b) 5 years ☑
c) 6 years
d) 7 years
Answer Explanation: The President was elected for a 5-year term.
Q21. Which authority appointed the Prime Minister under the 1962 Constitution?
a) President ☑
b) National Assembly
c) Electoral College
d) Judiciary
Answer Explanation: Executive powers were concentrated in the President, who could appoint and dismiss the Prime Minister.
Q22. The National Assembly under the 1962 Constitution consisted of:
a) 120 members
b) 150 members ☑
c) 200 members
d) 300 members
Answer Explanation: The Assembly had 150 members, equally divided between East and West Pakistan.
Q23. The term of the National Assembly under the 1962 Constitution was:
a) 3 years
b) 4 years
c) 5 years ☑
d) 6 years
Answer Explanation: The National Assembly was to be elected for a 5-year term.
Q24. What was the minimum age for the President under the 1962 Constitution?
a) 40 years
b) 45 years ☑
c) 50 years
d) 35 years
Answer Explanation: The President had to be a Muslim and at least 45 years of age.
Q25. Under the 1962 Constitution, the President was also:
a) Head of State ☑
b) Head of Government ☑
c) Commander-in-Chief ☑
d) All of these ☑
Answer Explanation: The President combined all powers: Head of State, Head of Government, and Commander-in-Chief.
Q26. What was the official name of Pakistan under the 1962 Constitution?
a) Republic of Pakistan
b) Islamic Republic of Pakistan
c) Pakistan ☑
d) People’s Republic of Pakistan
Answer Explanation: Initially, the 1962 Constitution dropped the word Islamic, naming it Pakistan only. Later, an amendment restored Islamic Republic in 1963.
Q27. Who had the power to dissolve the National Assembly under the 1962 Constitution?
a) Speaker
b) Prime Minister
c) President ☑
d) Judiciary
Answer Explanation: The President could dissolve the Assembly at his discretion, showing the centralization of power.
Q28. The system of Basic Democracies under the 1962 Constitution was:
a) Local Government + Electoral College ☑
b) Provincial system
c) Judicial system
d) Tribal governance
Answer Explanation: Basic Democracies served as local councils and also functioned as the Electoral College for the President.
Q29. Which Advisory body on Islamic matters was retained in the 1962 Constitution?
a) Federal Shariat Court
b) Advisory Council of Islamic Ideology ☑
c) Islamic Advisory Board
d) Supreme Court
Answer Explanation: The Advisory Council of Islamic Ideology (ACII) was formed to recommend laws in line with Islam.
Q30. When was the 1962 Constitution abrogated?
a) 1965
b) 1967
c) 1969 ☑
d) 1971
Answer Explanation: The Constitution was abrogated on 25 March 1969 when General Yahya Khan imposed Martial Law.
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