Constitutional & Legal History — Part 2: 40 MCQs with Explanations
40 exam-level constitutional & legal history MCQs with answers and explanations for PPSC, FPSC, CSS preparation.
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Q1 of 40
In which Constitution of Pakistan, the Ministers were neither members of the parliament nor answerable to Parliament?
Correct Answer: Option C — 1962
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1962 is the correct answer to “In which Constitution of Pakistan, the Ministers were neither members of the parliament nor answerable to Parliament”. Items of this type are drawn from the Constitutional & Legal History — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Constitutional & Legal History
Q2 of 40
When was the 18th Amendment Bill passed by National Assembly of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: Option D — April, 08, 2010
Detailed Academic Explanation:
April, 08, 2010 is the correct answer to “When was the 18th Amendment Bill passed by National Assembly of Pakistan”. Items of this type are drawn from the Constitutional & Legal History — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Constitutional & Legal History
Q3 of 40
The First Indigenous Constitution was given to Pakistan by____________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Chaudhry Muhammad Ali
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The First Indigenous Constitution was given to Pakistan by Chaudhry Muhammad Ali .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Constitutional & Legal History
Q4 of 40
National Finance Commission Award (NFC) was Constituted under which Article of the Constitution?
Correct Answer: Option B — 160
Detailed Academic Explanation:
160 is the correct answer to “National Finance Commission Award (NFC) was Constituted under which Article of the Constitution”. Items of this type are drawn from the Constitutional & Legal History — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Constitutional & Legal History
Q5 of 40
Asif Ali Zardari was the__________elected President of Pakistan to Complete his constitutional term?
Correct Answer: Option B — First
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Asif Ali Zardari was the First elected President of Pakistan to Complete his constitutional term.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Constitutional & Legal History
Q6 of 40
How many schedules are there in 1973 constitution of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: Option B — 7
Detailed Academic Explanation:
7 is the correct answer to “How many schedules are there in 1973 constitution of Pakistan”. Items of this type are drawn from the Constitutional & Legal History — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Constitutional & Legal History
Q7 of 40
How many articles are there in 1973 constitution of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: Option A — 280
Detailed Academic Explanation:
280 is the correct answer to “How many articles are there in 1973 constitution of Pakistan”. Items of this type are drawn from the Constitutional & Legal History — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Constitutional & Legal History
Q8 of 40
President has all the executives, legislative, judicial and emergency powers in Pakistan.But he exercise them with the advice of _________?
Correct Answer: Option B — A & B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
President has all the executives, legislative, judicial and emergency powers in Pakistan.But he exercise them with the advice of A & B .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Constitutional & Legal History
Q9 of 40
In March 1942, Who came to sub-continent with some proposals to solve constitutional problems?
Correct Answer: Option B — Stafford Crips
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Stafford Crips is the correct answer to “In March 1942, Who came to sub-continent with some proposals to solve constitutional problems”. Items of this type are drawn from the Constitutional & Legal History — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Constitutional & Legal History
Q10 of 40
Under which Article of Contitution of 1973 is Governor Rule imposed in case of failure of constitutional machinery in the province ________?
Correct Answer: Option B — 234
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Under which Article of Contitution of 1973 is Governor Rule imposed in case of failure of constitutional machinery in the province 234 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Constitutional & Legal History
Q11 of 40
What was the main difficulty which delayed the constitution making in Pakistan _________?
Correct Answer: Option A — The distribution of powers between Federal and Provincial Governments
Detailed Academic Explanation:
What was the main difficulty which delayed the constitution making in Pakistan The distribution of powers between Federal and Provincial Governments .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Constitutional & Legal History
Q12 of 40
The concept of acting in aid of civil power by the armed forces has been laid down in the Constitution of Pakistan 1973 __________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Article 245
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The concept of acting in aid of civil power by the armed forces has been laid down in the Constitution of Pakistan 1973 Article 245 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Constitutional & Legal History
Q13 of 40
Article_______________ of 1973 Constitution was amended through “The 24th Constitutional Amendment”.
Correct Answer: Option A — 51
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Article 51 of 1973 Constitution was amended through “The 24th Constitutional Amendment”.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Constitutional & Legal History
Q14 of 40
When was the 17th amendment bill ratified by the President, after getting passed by both houses of Majlis-e-Shura_____________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Dec31,2003
Detailed Academic Explanation:
When was the 17th amendment bill ratified by the President, after getting passed by both houses of Majlis-e-Shura Dec31,2003 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Constitutional & Legal History
Q15 of 40
With regard the division of power between Federation and Provinces the Constitution of Pakistan (1962) was provided with_________________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Two lists of subjects
Detailed Academic Explanation:
With regard the division of power between Federation and Provinces the Constitution of Pakistan (1962) was provided with Two lists of subjects .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Constitutional & Legal History
Q16 of 40
The Legal Frame Work Order, which amended a constitution of Pakistan unilaterally was issued by_______________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Yahya Khan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Legal Frame Work Order, which amended a constitution of Pakistan unilaterally was issued by Yahya Khan .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Constitutional & Legal History
Q17 of 40
Who was the first leader of opposition in the first National Assembly constituted under the 1962 constitution of Pakistan____________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Sardar Bahadur Khan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Who was the first leader of opposition in the first National Assembly constituted under the 1962 constitution of Pakistan Sardar Bahadur Khan .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Constitutional & Legal History
Q18 of 40
The First Constituent Assembly of Pakistan was dissolved By Governor General Malik Ghulam Muhammad on______________?
Correct Answer: Option B — October 24, 1954
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The First Constituent Assembly of Pakistan was dissolved By Governor General Malik Ghulam Muhammad on October 24, 1954 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Constitutional & Legal History
Q19 of 40
The first session of the first Constituent Assembly of Pakistan was held on_____________?
Correct Answer: Option B — 10th August 1947
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The first session of the first Constituent Assembly of Pakistan was held on 10th August 1947 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Constitutional & Legal History
Q20 of 40
Who was the shortest-serving Chief Justice of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: Option C — Muhammad Shahabuddin
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Muhammad Shahabuddin is the correct answer to “Who was the shortest-serving Chief Justice of Pakistan”. Items of this type are drawn from the Constitutional & Legal History — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Constitutional & Legal History
Q21 of 40
Who was the longest-serving Chief Justice of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: Option B — Mohammad Haleem
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Mohammad Haleem is the correct answer to “Who was the longest-serving Chief Justice of Pakistan”. Items of this type are drawn from the Constitutional & Legal History — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Constitutional & Legal History
Q22 of 40
Who was the first Chief Justice of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: Option B — Mian Abdur Rashid
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Mian Abdur Rashid is the correct answer to “Who was the first Chief Justice of Pakistan”. Items of this type are drawn from the Constitutional & Legal History — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Constitutional & Legal History
Q23 of 40
With which does the power to extend or restrict the jurisdiction of the High Court?
Correct Answer: Option A — The Parliament
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Parliament is the correct answer to “With which does the power to extend or restrict the jurisdiction of the High Court”. Items of this type are drawn from the Constitutional & Legal History — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Constitutional & Legal History
Q24 of 40
First President of Pakistan after constitution of 1956?
Correct Answer: Option B — Iskander Mirza
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Iskander Mirza is the correct answer to “First President of Pakistan after constitution of 1956”. Items of this type are drawn from the Constitutional & Legal History — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Constitutional & Legal History
Q25 of 40
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto served as the_________Prime Minister of Pakistan from 1973 to 1977?
Correct Answer: Option A — 9th
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto served as the 9th Prime Minister of Pakistan from 1973 to 1977.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Constitutional & Legal History
Q26 of 40
First Constitution in Pakistan was imposed in?
Correct Answer: Option C — 23rd march 1956
Detailed Academic Explanation:
23rd march 1956 is the correct answer to “First Constitution in Pakistan was imposed in”. Items of this type are drawn from the Constitutional & Legal History — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Constitutional & Legal History
Q27 of 40
When the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan 1973, was promulgated. who was the opposition leader in national assembly on that time?
Correct Answer: Option C — Khan Abdul Wali Khan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Khan Abdul Wali Khan is the correct answer to “When the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan 1973, was promulgated. who was the opposition leader in national assembly on that time”. Items of this type are drawn from the Constitutional & Legal History — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Constitutional & Legal History
Q28 of 40
In FATA the tribal laws and judiciary function is looked by the _________?
Correct Answer: Option C — All of them
Detailed Academic Explanation:
In FATA the tribal laws and judiciary function is looked by the All of them .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Constitutional & Legal History
Q29 of 40
The 1962 Constitution of Pakistan was passed during the regime of?
Correct Answer: Option A — Ayoub Khan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ayoub Khan is the correct answer to “The 1962 Constitution of Pakistan was passed during the regime of”. Items of this type are drawn from the Constitutional & Legal History — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Constitutional & Legal History
Q30 of 40
The 1973 Constitution of Pakistan came into force on?
Correct Answer: Option B — 14th August 1973
Detailed Academic Explanation:
14th August 1973 is the correct answer to “The 1973 Constitution of Pakistan came into force on”. Items of this type are drawn from the Constitutional & Legal History — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Constitutional & Legal History
Q31 of 40
in constitution 1973 who were declared none Muslims?
Correct Answer: Option A — Qadiyanis
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Qadiyanis is the correct answer to “in constitution 1973 who were declared none Muslims”. Items of this type are drawn from the Constitutional & Legal History — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Constitutional & Legal History
Q32 of 40
how many articles are there in 1973 constitution?
Correct Answer: Option D — 280 Articles
Detailed Academic Explanation:
280 Articles is the correct answer to “how many articles are there in 1973 constitution”. Items of this type are drawn from the Constitutional & Legal History — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Constitutional & Legal History
Q33 of 40
how many articles were there in 1962 constitution?
Correct Answer: Option C — 250 Articles
Detailed Academic Explanation:
250 Articles is the correct answer to “how many articles were there in 1962 constitution”. Items of this type are drawn from the Constitutional & Legal History — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Constitutional & Legal History
Q34 of 40
How many articles were there in the constitution of 1956?
Correct Answer: Option B — 234 Articles
Detailed Academic Explanation:
234 Articles is the correct answer to “How many articles were there in the constitution of 1956”. Items of this type are drawn from the Constitutional & Legal History — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Constitutional & Legal History
Q35 of 40
Article 58(2b) of constitution 1973 is about:
Correct Answer: Option A — Power of President to dissolve National Assembly
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Power of President to dissolve National Assembly is the correct answer to “Article 58(2b) of constitution 1973 is about:”. Items of this type are drawn from the Constitutional & Legal History — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Constitutional & Legal History
Q36 of 40
According to 1973 constitution what is the term of the office of President?
Correct Answer: Option A — 5 years
Detailed Academic Explanation:
5 years is the correct answer to “According to 1973 constitution what is the term of the office of President”. Items of this type are drawn from the Constitutional & Legal History — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Constitutional & Legal History
Q37 of 40
In constitution 1973 what number of seats in Senate was set?
Correct Answer: Option B — 100 Seats
Detailed Academic Explanation:
100 Seats is the correct answer to “In constitution 1973 what number of seats in Senate was set”. Items of this type are drawn from the Constitutional & Legal History — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Constitutional & Legal History
Q38 of 40
In constitution of 1973 what age is specified for a person to contest for the Election to National Assembly?
Correct Answer: Option C — 25 years
Detailed Academic Explanation:
25 years is the correct answer to “In constitution of 1973 what age is specified for a person to contest for the Election to National Assembly”. Items of this type are drawn from the Constitutional & Legal History — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Constitutional & Legal History
Q39 of 40
In which constitution Bicameral Legislature was provided for the first time?
Correct Answer: Option A — 1973
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1973 is the correct answer to “In which constitution Bicameral Legislature was provided for the first time”. Items of this type are drawn from the Constitutional & Legal History — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Constitutional & Legal History
Q40 of 40
According to 1973 constitution who elects Prime Minister?
Correct Answer: Option D — National Assembly
Detailed Academic Explanation:
National Assembly is the correct answer to “According to 1973 constitution who elects Prime Minister”. Items of this type are drawn from the Constitutional & Legal History — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Constitutional & Legal History
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