Q31. When was the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan adopted?
a) 14 August 1973
b) 12 April 1973
c) 10 April 1973 ☑
d) 23 March 1973
Answer Explanation: The Constitution was passed by the National Assembly on 10 April 1973 and came into effect on 14 August 1973.
Q32. The 1973 Constitution established which system of government?
a) Presidential system
b) Parliamentary system ☑
c) Semi-presidential system
d) Federal system only
Answer Explanation: Pakistan adopted a parliamentary system, with the Prime Minister as head of government and President as ceremonial head of state.
Q33. Who was the Prime Minister when the 1973 Constitution was enforced?
a) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto ☑
b) Muhammad Khan Junejo
c) Liaquat Ali Khan
d) Benazir Bhutto
Answer Explanation: Zulfikar Ali Bhutto served as the first Prime Minister under the 1973 Constitution.
Q34. The 1973 Constitution declares Pakistan as:
a) Republic of Pakistan
b) Islamic Republic of Pakistan ☑
c) Pakistan only
d) People’s Republic of Pakistan
Answer Explanation: Pakistan was declared an Islamic Republic, emphasizing Islamic principles in state policies.
Q35. Under the 1973 Constitution, the head of state is:
a) President ☑
b) Prime Minister
c) Speaker
d) Chief Justice
Answer Explanation: The President is the ceremonial head of state, while the Prime Minister is the executive authority.
Q36. The President under the 1973 Constitution is elected by:
a) Direct public vote
b) National Assembly only
c) Electoral College (National + Provincial Assemblies) ☑
d) Supreme Court
Answer Explanation: An Electoral College, consisting of National and Provincial Assemblies, elects the President.
Q37. The term of the National Assembly under the 1973 Constitution is:
a) 4 years
b) 5 years ☑
c) 6 years
d) 3 years
Answer Explanation: Members of the National Assembly are elected for a five-year term.
Q38. The Constitution of 1973 provides for how many fundamental rights?
a) 8
b) 10 ☑
c) 12
d) 14
Answer Explanation: The 1973 Constitution guarantees 10 fundamental rights, including equality, freedom of speech, and religion.
Q39. Which article of the 1973 Constitution declares Islam as the state religion?
a) Article 2 ☑
b) Article 1
c) Article 5
d) Article 20
Answer Explanation: Article 2 explicitly declares Islam as the state religion.
Q40. The 1973 Constitution allows amendments through:
a) Presidential decree
b) Simple majority
c) Two-thirds majority in Parliament ☑
d) Supreme Court order
Answer Explanation: Constitutional amendments require a two-thirds majority in both National Assembly and Senate.
Q41. Which part of Pakistan is autonomous under the 1973 Constitution?
a) Provinces ☑
b) Districts
c) National Assembly
d) President’s office
Answer Explanation: Pakistan is a federal state; provinces have autonomy over certain subjects as per the Constitution.
Q42. The 1973 Constitution established the position of:
a) Prime Minister ☑
b) Chief Justice only
c) President with executive powers
d) Governor-General
Answer Explanation: The Prime Minister became the chief executive, marking a return to parliamentary democracy.
Q43. Which body supervises elections under the 1973 Constitution?
a) National Assembly
b) Election Commission of Pakistan ☑
c) Supreme Court
d) Provincial Assemblies
Answer Explanation: The Election Commission of Pakistan conducts and supervises all elections.
Q44. Under the 1973 Constitution, the judiciary is:
a) Subordinate to Parliament
b) Independent ☑
c) Controlled by the President
d) Controlled by the Prime Minister
Answer Explanation: The Constitution ensures judicial independence for rule of law and constitutional interpretation.
Q45. The 1973 Constitution recognizes which form of government at the local level?
a) Presidential
b) Parliamentary
c) Local Government System ☑
d) Military
Answer Explanation: The Local Government System is recognized to promote grassroots democracy.
Q46. Which article of the 1973 Constitution protects the right to freedom of speech?
a) Article 17
b) Article 19 ☑
c) Article 20
d) Article 21
Answer Explanation: Article 19 guarantees freedom of speech and expression.
Q47. Which article provides the right to education in Pakistan?
a) Article 25
b) Article 37 ☑
c) Article 22
d) Article 31
Answer Explanation: Article 37 directs the state to provide basic necessities, including education.
Q48. Who can dissolve the National Assembly under the 1973 Constitution?
a) President with Prime Minister’s advice ☑
b) Chief Justice
c) Speaker
d) Army Chief
Answer Explanation: The President can dissolve the Assembly on the advice of the Prime Minister (Article 58).
Q49. The 1973 Constitution includes which system of governance?
a) Federal ☑
b) Unitary
c) Confederal
d) Tribal
Answer Explanation: Pakistan is declared a federal republic, distributing power between federal and provincial governments.
Q50. Which amendment first introduced the local government system formally?
a) 18th Amendment
b) 20th Amendment
c) 7th Amendment ☑
d) 8th Amendment
Answer Explanation: The 7th Amendment (1976) formally provided for a local government system to strengthen provincial administration.
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