Constitution of Pakistan 1973 Law GAT MCQs Mega Test

1. Question 1 of 249

   Under Article 206, a Supreme Court or High Court judge may resign office by:

   A Verbal notice to the Chief Justice B A resolution passed by Parliament C Writing under his hand addressed to the President D Public announcement only
2. Question 2 of 249

   Under Article 53(1), the National Assembly elects from amongst its members a Speaker and:

   A A Deputy Speaker B No deputy position exists C Two Deputy Speakers D A Speaker pro tem only
3. Question 3 of 249

   Article 63(1)(n) disqualifies a person who has an outstanding bank loan of what minimum amount, unpaid for over a year?

   A Two million rupees B One million rupees C Five million rupees D Five hundred thousand rupees
4. Question 4 of 249

   Article 37(d) directs the State to ensure inexpensive and speedy justice through what specific reform?

   A Abolishing the appellate process B Simplifying and minimizing legal procedure C Restricting all appeals to written submissions only D Establishing private arbitration as the default mechanism
5. Question 5 of 249

   Under Article 180, when the office of Chief Justice (of the Supreme Court) is vacant or the Chief Justice is unable to act, the President appoints which judge to act, per the post-27th Amendment wording?

   A The Attorney-General temporarily B A judge from any High Court C Automatically the most senior judge, with no presidential discretion D One of the other judges of the Supreme Court (not necessarily the most senior)
6. Question 6 of 249

   Under Article 203E(4), a party before the Federal Shariat Court may be represented by a legal practitioner who is a Muslim and has been enrolled as an advocate of a High Court for not less than how many years (or be an Advocate of the Supreme Court)?

   A Three years B Five years C Fifteen years D Ten years
7. Question 7 of 249

   Article 63(1)(b) disqualifies a person from Parliament membership if he is:

   A A dual national of a Commonwealth country B An undischarged insolvent C A retired civil servant D Over sixty-five years of age
8. Question 8 of 249

   Under Article 51(3), as it currently stands, how many seats in the National Assembly are reserved for women?

   A Thirty-three B Sixty C Seventy D Fifty
9. Question 9 of 249

   Article 15 guarantees every citizen the right to:

   A Remain in, enter, move freely throughout, and reside/settle in any part of Pakistan B Bear arms C Contest any election D Form a political party
10. Question 10 of 249

    Under Article 179, as amended, a Supreme Court judge holds office until age sixty-five, while the Chief Justice's term (post-26th Amendment) is capped at:

    A Three years, or until age 65 or removal, whichever is earlier B Seven years C Until retirement age regardless of term length D Five years fixed
11. Question 11 of 249

    Under Article 175A(3A), the Special Parliamentary Committee for nominating Chief Justices consists of how many total members?

    A Ten B Sixteen C Eight D Twelve
12. Question 12 of 249

    Article 1(3) provides that the territories of Pakistan may be altered by:

    A Law made by Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) B Supreme Court order C Presidential Ordinance only D Provincial Assembly resolution
13. Question 13 of 249

    Under Article 175A(18)-(19), if a High Court judge's performance is found unsatisfactory even after an improvement period, the Commission sends its report to:

    A The Parliamentary Committee B The Supreme Judicial Council C The Federal Constitutional Court D The President directly
14. Question 14 of 249

    Under Article 75(1), within how many days must the President assent to, or return, a Bill presented to him?

    A Fourteen days B Ten days C Seven days D Thirty days
15. Question 15 of 249

    Under Article 176, the Supreme Court consists of a Chief Justice and such other judges as may be determined by:

    A Act of Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament), or as fixed by the President until then B Provincial consensus C The Chief Justice alone D The Judicial Commission directly
16. Question 16 of 249

    Under Article 70(1), Bills with respect to any matter in the Concurrent Legislative List (prior to its abolition by the 18th Amendment) could originate in:

    A Only a joint sitting B Either House, similar to Federal Legislative List matters C Only the Senate D Only Provincial Assemblies
17. Question 17 of 249

    Under Article 89(2)(b), an Ordinance not relating to Money Bill matters, if not laid before the relevant House or disapproved, stands repealed after how many days from promulgation (current general default, distinct from the Money-Bill-specific 120-day rule)?

    A Thirty days under all circumstances B Sixty days under all circumstances C Ninety days under all circumstances D One hundred and twenty days (post-26th Amendment alignment) or as otherwise specified by the amended text
18. Question 18 of 249

    According to Article 4(2)(c), no person shall be compelled to do:

    A That which the law does not require him to do B Jury duty C Military service D Civil service exams
19. Question 19 of 249

    Article 81 lists expenditure 'charged upon the Federal Consolidated Fund.' Which of the following is included?

    A District court operating costs B Provincial development grants C Local government salaries D Remuneration of the President and judges of the Federal Constitutional Court/Supreme Court
20. Question 20 of 249

    Article 175A's structure was substantially introduced by which constitutional amendment?

    A The 13th Amendment, 1997 B The 17th Amendment, 2003 C The 8th Amendment, 1985 D The 18th Amendment, 2010
21. Question 21 of 249

    Article 202A, inserted by the 26th Amendment, provides that no High Court bench other than a Constitutional Bench may exercise jurisdiction under Article 199, but this regime takes effect only when:

    A The Chief Justice of Pakistan so directs B Immediately upon the amendment's passage C The Federal Constitutional Court issues a notification D The relevant legislative body adopts a resolution giving effect to the provision
22. Question 22 of 249

    Article 178 requires the Chief Justice (FCC or Supreme Court, as applicable) to take oath before the President, while other judges take oath before:

    A The respective Chief Justice B The Judicial Commission Chairperson C The Senate Chairman D The President as well
23. Question 23 of 249

    Article 66(1) grants members of Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) freedom of speech and immunity from court proceedings for:

    A Anything said or any vote given in Parliament B Acts performed before becoming a member C Personal financial dealings D Statements made outside Parliament
24. Question 24 of 249

    Article 212A historically dealt with the constitution of which specialized tribunal, before later omission/amendment over time?

    A Election Tribunal B Labour Appellate Tribunal C Banking Tribunal D Anti-Terrorism Tribunal
25. Question 25 of 249

    Under Article 76(3), a Bill pending in the National Assembly lapses upon:

    A The end of a financial year B A general election being announced C Dissolution of the National Assembly D Prorogation of a session
26. Question 26 of 249

    Under the proviso to Article 89(2)(a), an Ordinance's repeal period may be extended for a further one hundred and twenty days, and such extension may be made:

    A An unlimited number of times B Only once C Only with Supreme Court approval D Twice
27. Question 27 of 249

    As per the current Article 59(1), how many total Senate seats currently exist (post-25th Amendment, 2018)?

    A Eighty-seven B One hundred and four C One hundred D Ninety-six
28. Question 28 of 249

    Under Article 192(1), a High Court consists of a Chief Justice and other judges as determined by:

    A The Provincial Governor B The Chief Justice of the relevant High Court C The Provincial Assembly by resolution D Law, or as fixed by the President until then
29. Question 29 of 249

    The Federal Constitutional Court's decisions, under Article 189 (as amended), are binding on:

    A Only the Federal Shariat Court B Only High Courts C All other courts in Pakistan, including the Supreme Court D No other court; FCC rulings are advisory only
30. Question 30 of 249

    Under Article 190, all executive and judicial authorities throughout Pakistan must act in aid of:

    A The Federal Constitutional Court and the Supreme Court B Only the Federal Constitutional Court C Only the Supreme Court D High Courts exclusively
31. Question 31 of 249

    What is the constitutional name given to the writ-like remedy for unlawful detention, addressed substantively in Article 10?

    A Right to silence B Right to counsel C Right against unlawful detention (habeas corpus principle) D Right to bail
32. Question 32 of 249

    Article 37(h) directs the State to prevent consumption of alcoholic liquor except for medicinal purposes and, in the case of non-Muslims, for what other purpose?

    A Religious purposes B Cultural festivals C Export trade D Recreational purposes
33. Question 33 of 249

    Under Article 203D(1A), certain laws are excluded from the Federal Shariat Court's repugnancy review, including the Constitution itself and which other category?

    A Election laws exclusively B Provincial labour laws only C Federal taxation laws only D Muslim personal law and procedural laws of any court/tribunal
34. Question 34 of 249

    Article 27(1) prohibits discrimination against citizens in respect of appointment to the service of Pakistan on grounds of race, religion, caste, sex, residence or place of birth, EXCEPT for what specific permitted purpose?

    A Religious quotas in the judiciary B Gender-based salary differences C Reservation of posts for under-represented classes/areas, for a limited period D Permanent provincial quotas without time limit
35. Question 35 of 249

    Under Article 209, the Supreme Judicial Council is empowered to hear cases of:

    A Disqualification of legislators B Contempt of court generally C Misconduct against judges of the superior judiciary D Disputes between provinces
36. Question 36 of 249

    Article 24(4) states that the adequacy of compensation for compulsorily acquired property shall:

    A Always be subject to judicial review B Not be called into question in any court C Be decided only by the Supreme Court D Be fixed solely by Parliament
37. Question 37 of 249

    Under Article 36, due representation of minorities specifically extends to which two levels of service?

    A Only the armed forces B Only local government C Only judiciary D Federal and Provincial services
38. Question 38 of 249

    Article 36 obliges the State to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of:

    A Minorities, including due representation in Federal and Provincial services B Foreign nationals residing in Pakistan C Only religious minorities in Punjab D Refugees
39. Question 39 of 249

    Under Article 37(a), the State shall promote, with special care, the educational and economic interests of which groups?

    A Only urban populations B Only military families C Backward classes or areas D Only government employees
40. Question 40 of 249

    Article 13(a) protects an accused from being:

    A Denied bail B Tried/punished twice for the same offence (double jeopardy) C Held without trial for over 90 days D Tried by a military court
41. Question 41 of 249

    Under Article 64(2), a House may declare a member's seat vacant if he remains absent, without leave, for how many consecutive days of its sittings?

    A Sixty days B Ninety days C Thirty days D Forty days
42. Question 42 of 249

    Article 11(3) prohibits engaging a child below what age in a factory, mine, or hazardous employment?

    A Twelve years B Eighteen years C Sixteen years D Fourteen years
43. Question 43 of 249

    Under Article 89(2)(a)(ii), if an Ordinance is disapproved by a resolution of the relevant House before the expiry of its term, the Ordinance stands repealed:

    A Immediately upon passage of the disapproving resolution B Never, once promulgated C Only with presidential consent D Only after 120 days regardless of disapproval
44. Question 44 of 249

    Under Article 175A(4), for appointment of a High Court judge, the Judicial Commission includes the Chief Justice of which court as a member?

    A The High Court concerned B Another Province's High Court C The Islamabad High Court only, regardless of which province D The Federal Shariat Court
45. Question 45 of 249

    Article 22(1) protects students attending educational institutions from being required to:

    A Pay tuition fees B Wear a uniform C Receive religious instruction or attend worship of a religion other than their own D Attend extracurricular activities
46. Question 46 of 249

    Under Article 62(1)(b), the minimum age for membership of the National Assembly is:

    A Twenty-one years B Eighteen years C Thirty years D Twenty-five years
47. Question 47 of 249

    Where is the seat of the Federal Constitutional Court located?

    A Islamabad B Karachi C Peshawar D Lahore
48. Question 48 of 249

    Under Article 175A(3), the Chief Justice of the Federal Constitutional Court and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court are nominated by which body?

    A The President in his sole discretion B The Judicial Commission alone C The Special Parliamentary Committee D The Senate Standing Committee on Law
49. Question 49 of 249

    Under Article 82(1), expenditure charged upon the Federal Consolidated Fund may be discussed in the National Assembly but is:

    A Not submitted to a vote B Subject to a mandatory vote C Reviewed only by the Senate D Approved by the President directly
50. Question 50 of 249

    Article 5(1) states that loyalty to the State is:

    A Optional for non-Muslims B The basic duty of every citizen C Required only of public officeholders D Enforceable only during war
51. Question 51 of 249

    Under Article 27(1)'s proviso, what additional protection is given regarding under-representation of any class/area in the service of Pakistan?

    A No exception is permitted under any circumstance B It applies only to military service C Only women may benefit from this exception D The State may make special provision for their appointment, notwithstanding the general non-discrimination rule
52. Question 52 of 249

    Under Article 182, an ad hoc Judge of the Supreme Court may be appointed from a person who has held that office before, provided not more than how many years have elapsed since he ceased to hold it?

    A Three years B Five years C One year D Two years
53. Question 53 of 249

    Under Article 175A(12), the Special Parliamentary Committee for confirmation of judicial appointments (other than Chief Justices) has how many total members?

    A Twelve B Six C Eight D Ten
54. Question 54 of 249

    Article 199 is generally described as the source of which jurisdiction at the provincial level?

    A Advisory jurisdiction B Pakistan's writ jurisdiction C Appellate criminal jurisdiction only D Original jurisdiction in inter-governmental disputes
55. Question 55 of 249

    Which Article requires the President and Provincial Governors to lay an annual report on the observance of Principles of Policy before the relevant legislature?

    A Article 29(3) B Article 30(1) C Article 32 D Article 37
56. Question 56 of 249

    Article 9 protects which fundamental right?

    A Right to fair trial B Freedom of religion C Security of person (life or liberty save in accordance with law) D Right to property
57. Question 57 of 249

    Under Article 203C(3), who is qualified to be appointed Chief Justice of the Federal Shariat Court?

    A Only a serving High Court judge B A person who is, or has been, or is qualified to be, a Judge of the Supreme Court (or qualifying Federal Shariat Court judge per 2024 amendment) C Only a retired Supreme Court Chief Justice D Only an Aalim with no judicial background
58. Question 58 of 249

    Under Article 51(6)(d), the seats reserved for women and non-Muslims are filled through which electoral method?

    A Selection by the Election Commission alone B Direct election in reserved constituencies C Proportional representation system, on the basis of votes secured by political parties' lists D Nomination by the Prime Minister
59. Question 59 of 249

    Article 200 empowers the President to transfer a judge from one High Court to another, but this requires consultation with:

    A The Chief Justice of Pakistan/relevant Chief Justices and the consent considerations under the Article B The Provincial Governor alone C The Senate Standing Committee D The Federal Cabinet collectively
60. Question 60 of 249

    Under Article 54(2), there shall be at least how many sessions of the National Assembly every year?

    A Two B Three C One D Four
61. Question 61 of 249

    Under Article 5(2), obedience to the Constitution and law is described as:

    A Required only of citizens, not residents B Optional for foreign nationals C Applicable only during a state of emergency D An inviolable obligation of every citizen and every other person for the time being in Pakistan
62. Question 62 of 249

    Under Article 1, Pakistan is declared to be a:

    A Confederation B Parliamentary Monarchy C Federal Republic D Unitary Republic
63. Question 63 of 249

    Article 175A establishes which body for appointment of judges to the Federal Constitutional Court, Supreme Court, High Courts, and Federal Shariat Court?

    A The Parliamentary Committee B The Supreme Judicial Council C The Law and Justice Commission D The Judicial Commission of Pakistan
64. Question 64 of 249

    Article 9A, inserted by the 26th Amendment in 2024, guarantees:

    A The right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment B The right to housing C The right to internet access D The right to free legal aid
65. Question 65 of 249

    Under Article 24(2), property may be compulsorily acquired only for:

    A Foreign investment projects B Religious purposes only C A public purpose, with provision for compensation D Private commercial use
66. Question 66 of 249

    Under Article 71, in a joint sitting convened to resolve disagreement over a Bill, no amendment may be proposed other than amendments necessitated by:

    A Public petitions filed during the delay B Provincial Assembly objections C The delay arising from the procedure already followed D Federal Cabinet review
67. Question 67 of 249

    Under Article 51(4), how many seats in the National Assembly are reserved for non-Muslims?

    A Four B Six C Ten D Twenty
68. Question 68 of 249

    The minimum age for National Assembly candidacy was lowered to 25 years and minimum voting age fixed at 18 years primarily through the combined effect of which historical reform and amendment?

    A The 8th Amendment, 1985 only B The 21st Amendment, 2015 C The 1973 Constitution's original unamended text only D The 18th Amendment, 2010 (voting age) and earlier constitutional provisions (candidacy age)
69. Question 69 of 249

    Under Article 13(a), the protection against double punishment (double jeopardy) means a person shall not be punished/prosecuted more than once for:

    A The same offence B Offences tried in different provinces C Any offence within the same year D Two different offences arising from one incident
70. Question 70 of 249

    Under Article 59(3), the term of Senate members (who are not subject to dissolution of the House) is:

    A Six years B Four years C Five years D Three years
71. Question 71 of 249

    Distinguishing the Federal Shariat Court from the Federal Constitutional Court: which statement is accurate?

    A The Federal Constitutional Court only handles tax matters B The Federal Shariat Court was created by the 27th Amendment C Both courts have identical jurisdiction D The Federal Shariat Court examines repugnancy of laws to Islamic injunctions, while the Federal Constitutional Court has exclusive jurisdiction over general constitutional interpretation and fundamental rights enforcement
72. Question 72 of 249

    Under Article 25(2), the State shall make no discrimination on the basis of sex alone, but this does not prevent the State from making special provision for:

    A Women and children B Foreign investors C Religious minorities exclusively D Senior citizens only
73. Question 73 of 249

    Under Article 14(1), 'dignity of man' is described as inviolable, while privacy of home is inviolable subject to:

    A No qualification whatsoever B Religious considerations only C Executive discretion alone D Law
74. Question 74 of 249

    Article 14(2) specifically prohibits torture for what purpose?

    A Prison discipline B Military training C Extracting evidence D Crowd control
75. Question 75 of 249

    Under Article 206, distinguishing how Supreme Court/High Court judges resign from how Federal Shariat Court judges (who are not also Supreme/High Court judges) resign per Article 203C(4A): both require resignation by:

    A A formal court order B Public gazette notification only, without written resignation C Writing under hand addressed to the President D Verbal notice to Parliament
76. Question 76 of 249

    Article 34 directs that steps be taken to ensure:

    A Free education for women only B Equal pay for equal work C Full participation of women in all spheres of national life D Reserved seats for women in all assemblies
77. Question 77 of 249

    Article 19A, inserted by the 18th Amendment, guarantees:

    A The right to peaceful assembly B The right to information in matters of public importance C The right to free speech online D The right to a clean environment
78. Question 78 of 249

    Under Article 51(3), how many seats are reserved for women in the National Assembly under the current framework (general seats via proportional allocation among parties)?

    A Thirty B Sixty C Seventy D Forty-five
79. Question 79 of 249

    The term 'high treason' under Article 6 was extended in 2010 (18th Amendment) to also cover which conduct?

    A Aiding, abetting, or collaborating in acts of abrogation/subversion of the Constitution B Criticizing government policy C Contesting an election while disqualified D Refusing to pay taxes
80. Question 80 of 249

    Article 37(e) directs the State to make provision for securing just and humane conditions of work, ensuring children and women are not employed in vocations unsuited to their:

    A Age or sex B Religion or caste C Educational qualification D Marital status
81. Question 81 of 249

    Under Article 183(1), the permanent seat of the Supreme Court is at:

    A Karachi B Islamabad C Lahore D Rawalpindi
82. Question 82 of 249

    Article 38(f), as amended by the 26th Amendment (2024), sets a deadline to eliminate riba (interest) completely before which date?

    A 31 December 2027 B 1 January 2025 C 1 January 2028 D 1 January 2030
83. Question 83 of 249

    A bank in Pakistan continues charging interest (riba) on loans after 1 January 2028. Based on Article 38(f) as amended, this would be:

    A Permissible indefinitely B Constitutionally non-compliant, as the deadline for complete elimination of riba has passed C Subject only to Federal Shariat Court review, with no fixed deadline D Allowed if the bank is foreign-owned
84. Question 84 of 249

    Under Article 175B, the Federal Constitutional Court is headed by a Chief Justice to be known as:

    A The Chief Justice of the Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan B The President of the Constitutional Bench C The Senior Puisne Judge D The Chief Justice of Pakistan
85. Question 85 of 249

    Article 20 protects, subject to law, public order and morality, the right to:

    A Bear arms for self-defence B Inherit ancestral property C Form trade unions D Profess, practice and propagate one's religion
86. Question 86 of 249

    Article 203D empowers the Federal Shariat Court to examine and decide whether any law or provision is:

    A Repugnant to the Injunctions of Islam B Repugnant to international law C Inconsistent with Fundamental Rights D Ultra vires the Federal Legislative List
87. Question 87 of 249

    Article 23 guarantees every citizen the right to:

    A Acquire, hold and dispose of property in any part of Pakistan B Government employment C Free legal aid D Vote in local elections
88. Question 88 of 249

    Under Article 61, the conduct of business in Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament), and the precise nature of privileges of members, is regulated by:

    A The President's discretion B Judicial precedent only C Rules made by each House, and law made by Parliament respectively D Provincial legislation
89. Question 89 of 249

    Under Article 53(3), the Speaker or Deputy Speaker ceases to hold office if he ceases to be a member, except that he may continue until the National Assembly meets after a:

    A Budget session B Presidential proclamation C No-confidence vote D General election
90. Question 90 of 249

    Article 19 protects freedom of speech and expression and freedom of the press, subject to reasonable restrictions in the interest of all EXCEPT:

    A Integrity, security or defence of Pakistan B Glory of Islam C Friendly relations with foreign States D Promotion of foreign trade
91. Question 91 of 249

    Under Article 175A, Judicial Commission proceedings for appointment recommendations must, where a name is not approved, be reconsidered following procedures laid out for:

    A Reconsideration by the Commission with reasons recorded B Senate ratification alone C Direct presidential override without commission input D Immediate automatic appointment regardless
92. Question 92 of 249

    Article 37(g) directs the State to prevent which of the following?

    A Rural-to-urban migration B Prostitution, gambling, and taking of injurious drugs C Private school education D Foreign investment
93. Question 93 of 249

    Under Article 175A(2), prior to the 27th Amendment, who chaired the Judicial Commission of Pakistan?

    A The Federal Law Minister B The Chief Justice of Pakistan C The senior-most Supreme Court judge D The Attorney-General
94. Question 94 of 249

    Article 203A states that the provisions of Chapter 3A relating to the Federal Shariat Court have effect notwithstanding anything contained in:

    A Any Provincial law only B International treaties C The Objectives Resolution D The Constitution
95. Question 95 of 249

    Article 17(2), as substituted by the 18th Amendment, requires political parties to:

    A Hold annual conventions B Publish manifestos every year C Account for the source of their funds in accordance with law D Register with the Election Commission only
96. Question 96 of 249

    Article 6(2) makes which conduct equally guilty of high treason as the principal act of abrogating the Constitution?

    A Merely criticizing the Constitution in writing B Aiding or abetting such an act C Failing to report knowledge of such an act D Voting against the government in Parliament
97. Question 97 of 249

    Under Article 78(1), all revenues, loans raised, and loan repayments received by the Federal Government form part of the:

    A Public Account of the Federation B Provincial Consolidated Fund C Federal Consolidated Fund D National Treasury Reserve
98. Question 98 of 249

    Under Article 8(2), the State shall not make any law which takes away or abridges the rights conferred by this Chapter, and any law made in contravention is, to that extent:

    A Referred to the Federal Constitutional Court automatically B Suspended pending review C Void D Valid until repealed by Parliament
99. Question 99 of 249

    According to widely reported coverage of the 27th Amendment, Article 175E gives the Federal Constitutional Court exclusive jurisdiction over which matters?

    A Constitutional interpretation, federal-provincial disputes, and enforcement of fundamental rights B Only election disputes C Only criminal appeals D Only tax disputes
100. Question 100 of 249

     Under the Fifth Schedule (referenced via Article 205), what does this Schedule govern for judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts?

     A Oath wording B Remuneration and other terms and conditions of service C Appointment procedure D Retirement age only
101. Question 101 of 249

     Distinguishing 'Acting Judges' (Article 181) from 'Ad-hoc Judges' (Article 182) of the Supreme Court: which of the following is TRUE?

     A Ad-hoc Judges are always permanent appointments B Acting Judges can only be appointed during martial law C Acting Judges are typically sitting High Court judges elevated temporarily, while Ad-hoc Judges may include retired Supreme Court judges D Both terms refer to exactly the same category of appointment
102. Question 102 of 249

     Articles 184, 186, 186A, and 191A of the Constitution (covering original jurisdiction, advisory jurisdiction, power to transfer cases, and Constitutional Benches) were:

     A Never part of the Constitution B Renumbered as 175E provisions within the same chapter C Omitted by the 27th Amendment, 2025 D Only ever applicable to High Courts
103. Question 103 of 249

     Article 35 obliges the State to protect:

     A Inheritance rights of children B The marriage, the family, the mother and the child C Property rights of widows D Only the institution of marriage
104. Question 104 of 249

     Following the 27th Amendment, pending constitutional cases and 'Constitutional Bench' matters previously before the Supreme Court were directed to be:

     A Retained permanently with the Supreme Court B Transferred to the Federal Constitutional Court C Sent to the relevant High Courts instead D Dismissed and required to be refiled fresh
105. Question 105 of 249

     Under Article 193(2)(a), a person is qualified for High Court judgeship if he has been an advocate of a High Court for not less than how many years?

     A Ten years B Five years C Fifteen years D Twelve years
106. Question 106 of 249

     Under Article 11(2), all forms of forced labour are prohibited except:

     A Domestic work for family members B Military service during peacetime C Apprenticeship without pay D Punishment for a crime
107. Question 107 of 249

     Article 38(d) directs the State to provide basic necessities of life, such as food, clothing, housing, education, and medical relief, for all citizens who are:

     A Below the poverty line by income test B Government employees only C Permanently or temporarily unable to earn their livelihood due to infirmity, sickness, unemployment, etc. D Living in rural areas only
108. Question 108 of 249

     Article 19's protection of freedom of speech also extends to protecting freedom of which institution specifically, alongside the individual?

     A The press B Universities C Trade unions D The judiciary
109. Question 109 of 249

     Under Article 83, expenditure from the Federal Consolidated Fund (other than charged expenditure) requires:

     A Direct presidential approval only B Joint sitting ratification each time C Senate veto power D An Appropriation Act, authorizing such expenditure
110. Question 110 of 249

     Under Article 63(1)(h), conviction for an offence of moral turpitude with a sentence of at least how many years disqualifies a person, unless five years have elapsed since release?

     A Two years B One year C Three years D Five years
111. Question 111 of 249

     Prior to its omission by the 27th Amendment, Article 191A (inserted by the 26th Amendment, 2024) had created which mechanism within the Supreme Court?

     A The Judicial Commission B The Supreme Judicial Council C Constitutional Benches D The Federal Shariat Bench
112. Question 112 of 249

     Under Article 80, in respect of each financial year, the Federal Government must cause to be laid before the National Assembly a statement of estimated receipts and expenditure, known as the:

     A Annual Budget Statement B Auditor-General's Report C Appropriation Account D Finance Bill
113. Question 113 of 249

     Article 29(2) states that observance of a Principle of Policy is subject to:

     A Approval by the Senate B Presidential assent C Availability of resources D A two-thirds majority vote
114. Question 114 of 249

     Article 17(1) protects every citizen's right to:

     A Form a registered political party only B Form NGOs without government oversight C Join a trade union exclusively D Form associations or unions, subject to reasonable restrictions
115. Question 115 of 249

     A Money Bill is passed by the National Assembly and sent to the Senate. The Senate proposes amendments after 20 days. Under Article 73, are these recommendations within the constitutional timeframe?

     A No, since the Senate's window for recommendations is only 14 days B Yes, as 20 days is within a reasonable period C Yes, since there is no time limit D No, since Money Bills cannot go to the Senate at all
116. Question 116 of 249

     Under Article 175I (as reported in legal commentary on the 27th Amendment), the retirement age for Federal Constitutional Court judges was set at:

     A Sixty-two years B Sixty-five years C Seventy years D Sixty-eight years
117. Question 117 of 249

     Under Article 73, a Money Bill must originate in which House?

     A Either House equally B The Senate C A joint sitting only D The National Assembly
118. Question 118 of 249

     Under Article 177(2)(a), a High Court judge is eligible for Supreme Court appointment after serving for a period of, or periods aggregating, not less than how many years as a High Court judge?

     A Ten years B Seven years C Five years D Three years
119. Question 119 of 249

     Per the proviso to Article 54(2), the National Assembly must meet for not less than how many working days each year?

     A Ninety B One hundred and thirty C One hundred D One hundred and twenty
120. Question 120 of 249

     Article 37(i) directs the State to discourage:

     A Private television channels B Online streaming content C Foreign films generally D Exhibition of obscene literature and advertisements
121. Question 121 of 249

     Article 67(1) empowers each House of Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) to make rules for regulating its procedure, and pending such rules, procedure is determined by:

     A Whatever the Prime Minister directs B Customary parliamentary practice from the UK Parliament C The Supreme Court's procedural guidelines D Rules in force immediately before the commencement of the Constitution, with adaptations as the Speaker/Chairman may direct
122. Question 122 of 249

     Under Article 65, before taking his seat, a member of Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) must make and subscribe before the President (or person appointed by him) an:

     A Pledge before the Election Commission B Affidavit of assets C Declaration of party loyalty D Oath in the form set out in the Third Schedule
123. Question 123 of 249

     Article 2A makes which document a substantive part of the Constitution?

     A The Objectives Resolution B The Indian Independence Act 1947 C The Lahore Resolution D The Government of India Act 1935
124. Question 124 of 249

     Under Article 89(1), the President may promulgate an Ordinance when:

     A The Supreme Court certifies an emergency B A general election has just concluded C The Senate or National Assembly is not in session and immediate action is necessary D Parliament requests it by resolution
125. Question 125 of 249

     Under Article 73(4), who has the final say on whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not?

     A The President B The Speaker of the National Assembly C The Chairman of the Senate D The Supreme Court
126. Question 126 of 249

     Per Article 209's composition (as widely reported following the 27th Amendment), the Supreme Judicial Council now includes the Chief Justice of which newly created court, alongside the Chief Justice of Pakistan?

     A The Anti-Terrorism Court B The Federal Constitutional Court C The Election Commission tribunal D The Federal Shariat Court
127. Question 127 of 249

     Article 23's property right is explicitly made 'subject to' which two qualifications mentioned in the Article itself?

     A Provincial consent and federal approval B Court permission and tax clearance C The Constitution and any reasonable restriction imposed by law in the public interest D Religious law and customary practice
128. Question 128 of 249

     Under Article 6(2A), an act of high treason cannot be validated by which courts (as currently worded after the 27th Amendment)?

     A The Federal Shariat Court only B Only High Courts C Only the Supreme Court D The Federal Constitutional Court, the Supreme Court, and a High Court
129. Question 129 of 249

     Under Article 187(2), a direction, order, or decree of the Federal Constitutional Court / Supreme Court that needs to be executed within a Province is enforced as if issued by:

     A The Provincial Governor's office B The High Court of that Province C A Sessions Court of that district D The Federal Government directly
130. Question 130 of 249

     Article 28 protects the right of citizens having a distinct language, script or culture to:

     A Form a separate province B Preserve and promote the same, and establish institutions for that purpose C Demand a separate electoral roll D Receive financial grants automatically
131. Question 131 of 249

     Which body's composition method determines appointments to the Federal Constitutional Court, according to its establishing framework?

     A Direct presidential nomination without any commission B The Pakistan Bar Council alone C The Judicial Commission of Pakistan D The Provincial Bar Councils jointly
132. Question 132 of 249

     Article 18 guarantees freedom of:

     A Trade, business or profession B Speech C Religion D Assembly
133. Question 133 of 249

     Under Article 175A(14), if the Special Parliamentary Committee does not confirm a nomination, the matter is referred back to:

     A The Judicial Commission for fresh nomination B The Supreme Judicial Council C Majlis-e-Shoora in joint sitting D The President for final decision
134. Question 134 of 249

     Under Article 198(1), the principal seat of a High Court is at such place as the President may, by Order, appoint, while permanent Benches may be established at other places by:

     A The Provincial Assembly alone B The relevant High Court's Bar Association C The President, after consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court concerned and the Governor D The Federal Constitutional Court
135. Question 135 of 249

     Under the proviso to Article 175B(1), the Federal Constitutional Court may have:

     A Judges nominated solely by the Senate B Equal number of Judges from each Province C No fixed composition requirement D Judges only from Islamabad
136. Question 136 of 249

     Under Article 10(2), a person arrested must be produced before a magistrate within how many hours, excluding travel time?

     A 72 hours B 48 hours C 12 hours D 24 hours
137. Question 137 of 249

     Article 25A, inserted by the 18th Amendment, obliges the State to provide free and compulsory education to children of which age group?

     A Three to twelve years B Five to eighteen years C Five to sixteen years D Six to fourteen years
138. Question 138 of 249

     Article 50 states that Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) consists of the President and which two Houses?

     A The National Assembly and the Judicial Commission B The National Assembly and the Senate C The Senate and the Federal Cabinet D The National Assembly and the Provincial Assembly
139. Question 139 of 249

     Article 8(3)(a) exempts certain laws relating to the Armed Forces or police from the operation of which Articles?

     A Articles 8 to 14 B Articles 25 and 25A only C Articles 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 24 D Articles 9 and 10A only
140. Question 140 of 249

     Article 38(a) directs the State to secure well-being of the people by preventing concentration of wealth in the hands of:

     A Foreign investors B Religious institutions C A few, to the detriment of general interest D Government officials
141. Question 141 of 249

     The President receives a non-Money Bill and takes no action for 12 days. Under Article 75, what is the legal effect?

     A The Senate must re-pass the Bill B The President has exceeded the 10-day limit; the situation is governed by Article 75's assent/return framework C The Bill is sent to the Federal Shariat Court D The Bill automatically lapses
142. Question 142 of 249

     Under Article 8(5), the rights guaranteed by Articles 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, and 24 do not apply to members of which institution while subject to a special law?

     A Local government bodies B The Armed Forces of Pakistan C The judiciary D The civil bureaucracy
143. Question 143 of 249

     Under Article 22(3)(a), a religious community/denomination has the right to provide religious instruction for students of its own institution, and educational institutions maintained by it can require it; this is read together with which Article protecting students at OTHER institutions from compelled religious instruction?

     A Article 22(1) B Article 20 C Article 25 D Article 28
144. Question 144 of 249

     Under Article 89(2)(b), an Ordinance not relating to Money Bill matters stands repealed if disapproved by resolution of the House before which it is laid, or otherwise after the expiration of how many days from its being laid, whichever is earlier?

     A Sixty days B Ninety days C One hundred and twenty days D Forty-five days
145. Question 145 of 249

     Under Article 212(2), where such an Administrative Court/Tribunal is established under Article 212(1), no other court (including a High Court) shall grant an injunction, make any order, or entertain any proceedings with respect to matters within that Tribunal's jurisdiction, EXCEPT as provided by which Article?

     A Article 199, without restriction B Article 184, without restriction C No exception exists at all D Article 212(3), allowing appeal to the Supreme Court with leave
146. Question 146 of 249

     Article 6's protection against validation of high treason acts by courts (clause 2A) was extended by the 27th Amendment to specifically name which new court alongside the Supreme Court and High Courts?

     A The Federal Shariat Court B The Federal Constitutional Court C The Election Tribunal D The Anti-Terrorism Court
147. Question 147 of 249

     Under Article 212, Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) may by law establish one or more Administrative Courts/Tribunals to exercise jurisdiction in respect of matters relating to:

     A Election disputes B Tax appeals exclusively C Terms and conditions of persons in the service of Pakistan D Family law disputes
148. Question 148 of 249

     Under Article 58(1), the President shall dissolve the National Assembly if so advised by the Prime Minister, and the Assembly stands dissolved after how many hours of such advice (unless sooner dissolved)?

     A Forty-eight hours B Twenty-four hours C Ninety-six hours D Seventy-two hours
149. Question 149 of 249

     Under Article 69, courts are barred from inquiring into the validity of Parliamentary proceedings on the ground of:

     A Lack of quorum B Improper voting method C Absence of the Speaker D Any irregularity of procedure
150. Question 150 of 249

     Under Article 37(b), the State shall remove illiteracy and provide free and compulsory education at which level within the minimum possible period?

     A Vocational training only B Primary education only C Higher education D Secondary education
151. Question 151 of 249

     Under Article 53(7)(c), a Speaker may be removed by a resolution passed by the votes of the majority of the total membership, provided notice of not less than how many days has been given?

     A Thirty days B Fourteen days C Seven days D Three days
152. Question 152 of 249

     Article 16 protects the right of citizens to:

     A Bear arms for self-defence B Hold public meetings without prior notice C Assemble peacefully and without arms D Form trade unions
153. Question 153 of 249

     Under Article 175C(1), Federal Constitutional Court judges are appointed by:

     A The Chief Justice of Pakistan alone B The Provincial Governors C The Prime Minister directly D The President, in accordance with Article 175A
154. Question 154 of 249

     Under Article 63(1)(g), a person is disqualified from membership if he has been dismissed from the service of Pakistan or a corporation/office controlled by it, on grounds of misconduct, unless how many years have elapsed since dismissal?

     A Three years B Two years C Five years D Ten years
155. Question 155 of 249

     The threshold for Supreme Court appellate jurisdiction under Article 185(2)(d) was raised from fifty thousand rupees to one million rupees by which amendment?

     A The 18th Amendment, 2010 B The 27th Amendment, 2025 C The 26th Amendment, 2024 D The 25th Amendment, 2018
156. Question 156 of 249

     Under Article 51(2)(a), a person is qualified to be enrolled as a voter if he is a citizen of Pakistan and not less than:

     A Twenty-five years of age B Sixteen years of age C Eighteen years of age D Twenty-one years of age
157. Question 157 of 249

     Under Article 201, except as provided in Article 200, a judgment of a High Court delivered by a single judge sitting alone is appealable to:

     A The Federal Constitutional Court directly B A Bench of two or more judges of the same High Court, in such manner as may be specified by High Court rules C No appeal lies at all D The Supreme Court directly
158. Question 158 of 249

     Under Article 203J, the Federal Shariat Court's rule-making power, until rules are framed under the current Chapter, defaults to which earlier set of rules?

     A The Supreme Court Rules, 1980 B The Civil Procedure Code Rules C The Shariat Benches of Superior Courts Rules, 1979 D No rules apply until new ones are made
159. Question 159 of 249

     Under Article 54(3), on a requisition by what fraction of total National Assembly membership must the Speaker summon a session?

     A Two-thirds B One-third C One-half D One-fourth
160. Question 160 of 249

     Under Article 63B (read with the Explanation to Article 63A), the term 'Party Head' includes the Chairman, Leader, President, or Secretary General of a political party, however described under:

     A The party's constitution B The Election Commission's regulations exclusively C The Political Parties Order only D Common parliamentary custom
161. Question 161 of 249

     Article 8(1) provides that any law inconsistent with Fundamental Rights shall be:

     A Suspended for one year B Void to the extent of such inconsistency C Automatically repealed D Referred to Parliament for review
162. Question 162 of 249

     Under Article 203F, an appeal against a Federal Shariat Court decision under Article 203D lies to:

     A The Federal Constitutional Court B No appeal lies at all C The Shariat Appellate Bench of the Supreme Court D A Provincial High Court
163. Question 163 of 249

     Principles of Policy, as a category of constitutional provisions, are best described as:

     A Directive in nature and non-justiciable, unlike Fundamental Rights B Fully justiciable and enforceable like Fundamental Rights C Binding only on the judiciary D Applicable only to non-Muslim citizens
164. Question 164 of 249

     Under Article 175A(3C), the Committee must send its nomination for Chief Justice by what majority, within fourteen days prior to the outgoing Chief Justice's retirement?

     A Simple majority B Three-fourths majority C Two-thirds majority of total membership D Unanimous vote
165. Question 165 of 249

     Under Article 177(2)(b), a person may be appointed a Supreme Court judge if he has been an advocate of a High Court for not less than how many years?

     A Ten years B Twenty years C Fifteen years D Twelve years
166. Question 166 of 249

     Under Article 30(2), the validity of an action or law CANNOT be questioned on the ground that it is:

     A Inconsistent with Fundamental Rights B Not in accordance with the Principles of Policy C Passed without quorum D Unconstitutional
167. Question 167 of 249

     Article 38(g) directs the State to reduce disparity in income/earnings between individuals as well as between which other groupings?

     A Different provinces only B Urban and rural electorates C Different religious communities D Persons employed in the various classes of the service of Pakistan, including its corporations
168. Question 168 of 249

     Article 26 prohibits discrimination in access to places of public entertainment/resort on grounds including all EXCEPT:

     A Race B Religion C Caste D Political affiliation
169. Question 169 of 249

     Under Article 175A, the performance evaluation mechanism for judges (introduced by the 26th Amendment) primarily targets which level of judiciary in the first instance?

     A Federal Constitutional Court judges only B High Court judges C Supreme Court judges only D District court judges only
170. Question 170 of 249

     Article 33 directs the State to discourage which forms of prejudice among citizens?

     A Linguistic and regional only B Political and ideological C Religious and economic D Parochial, racial, tribal, sectarian and provincial
171. Question 171 of 249

     Under Article 199(1A) (post-26th Amendment language), what specific restriction applies to a High Court's own-motion or suo motu action?

     A It may act freely without any application B It must seek Supreme Court approval first C It applies only to criminal matters D It may not act beyond the contents of an application filed under the Article
172. Question 172 of 249

     Article 55(2) provides that the National Assembly's sitting may be adjourned or suspended if less than what fraction of total membership is present (quorum issue)?

     A One-third B Two-thirds C One-fourth D One-half
173. Question 173 of 249

     Article 32 directs the State to encourage local government institutions giving special representation to which groups?

     A Peasants, workers and women B Industrialists and traders C Civil servants and military officers D Lawyers, doctors and engineers
174. Question 174 of 249

     Under Article 27(1), reservation of posts for persons from underrepresented classes/areas in service of Pakistan is permitted for a period not exceeding how many years from the commencing day (as currently amended)?

     A Forty years B Fifty years C Ten years D Twenty years
175. Question 175 of 249

     Article 4 guarantees which right to 'every citizen' and 'every other person for the time being within Pakistan'?

     A The right to hold public office B The right to contest elections C The right to be treated in accordance with law D The right to vote
176. Question 176 of 249

     Under Article 17, if the Federal Government declares a political party prejudicial to the sovereignty/integrity of Pakistan, the matter must be referred (after the 27th Amendment) to which forum within fifteen days?

     A The Election Commission B The Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan C The Senate D The Supreme Court
177. Question 177 of 249

     Under Article 203G, save as provided in Article 203F, no court (including the Federal Constitutional Court/Supreme Court and High Courts) shall have jurisdiction over matters within the Federal Shariat Court's competence under this Chapter. What does this provision establish?

     A Concurrent jurisdiction for all superior courts B An ouster of other courts' jurisdiction over Shariat Court matters, subject to the Article 203F appeal route C A right of direct appeal to the President D Mandatory referral of all cases to the Federal Shariat Court first
178. Question 178 of 249

     Article 57 grants the President the right to:

     A Address either House or both Houses assembled together, and to send messages B Appoint the Leader of the Opposition C Veto a Money Bill absolutely D Dissolve the Senate
179. Question 179 of 249

     As per Article 175(3), the judiciary is to be progressively separated from the Executive within how many years from the commencing day?

     A Ten years B Fourteen years C Twenty years D Five years
180. Question 180 of 249

     Under the now-omitted Article 191A(1) (as it stood under the 26th Amendment before omission), Constitutional Benches were to be nominated by:

     A Provincial Bar Councils B The President directly C The Chief Justice alone D The Judicial Commission of Pakistan, from time to time
181. Question 181 of 249

     Article 24(3) lists categories of property law that are NOT covered by the compensation requirement of Article 24(2). Which is one such category?

     A Agricultural property in Punjab B Property of a sitting Member of Parliament C Property located within Islamabad D Property of an enemy or evacuee
182. Question 182 of 249

     Under Article 175A(9), names recommended by the Judicial Commission are forwarded to the Special Parliamentary Committee, which must confirm within how many days, failing which the nomination is deemed confirmed?

     A Twenty-one days B Thirty days C Seven days D Fourteen days
183. Question 183 of 249

     Article 25(1)'s equality guarantee is sometimes tested against Article 27's anti-discrimination clause for public service. What is the key distinguishing focus of Article 27 compared to the general Article 25?

     A Article 25 applies only to minors B Article 27 applies only to women C They are identical in scope D Article 27 specifically targets discrimination in appointment to the service of Pakistan, while Article 25 is the general equality clause
184. Question 184 of 249

     Under Article 199, as amended by the 26th Amendment (2024), a High Court may NOT act:

     A On its own / in the nature of suo motu jurisdiction beyond the contents of an application filed B On constitutional matters at all C On any application from an aggrieved person D On habeas corpus petitions
185. Question 185 of 249

     Article 210 deals with which subject relating to superior court judges?

     A Terms and conditions applicable to a judge appointed temporarily/on additional basis B Appointment of Acting Attorney-General C Election of judges by Parliament D Provincial High Court budget allocation
186. Question 186 of 249

     Article 20(b) protects the right of every religious denomination to:

     A Operate outside the jurisdiction of ordinary courts B Establish, maintain and manage its religious institutions C Exempt its members from all taxation D Receive state funding
187. Question 187 of 249

     Under the current Article 58(2), the President may dissolve the National Assembly in his discretion in which specific scenario?

     A On request of the Senate Chairman B Where a vote of no-confidence has passed against the PM and no other member commands majority confidence C On the advice of the Chief Justice D Whenever he disagrees with government policy
188. Question 188 of 249

     Under Article 56, the President addresses which joint forum at the commencement of the first session after a general election, and at the commencement of the first session each year?

     A The Senate alone B Both Houses assembled together C The National Assembly alone D A joint sitting of all four Provincial Assemblies
189. Question 189 of 249

     Under the proviso to Article 73(1), the Senate may make recommendations on a Money Bill within how many days?

     A Twenty-one days B Thirty days C Fourteen days D Seven days
190. Question 190 of 249

     As per the current text of Article 51(1), how many total seats are there in the National Assembly?

     A Three hundred and seventy B Three hundred and forty-two C Three hundred and twenty-six D Three hundred and thirty-six
191. Question 191 of 249

     Under Article 175D (inferred from the FCC's establishing framework), the Chief Justice and judges of the FCC, before entering office, must take an oath before:

     A The Chairman of the Senate B The Speaker of the National Assembly C The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court D The President
192. Question 192 of 249

     Under Article 196, a High Court judge holds office until he attains the age of:

     A Sixty years B Sixty-two years C Sixty-five years D Sixty-eight years
193. Question 193 of 249

     Article 14(1) declares the dignity of man and, subject to law, the privacy of home, to be:

     A Conditional on citizenship B Subject to police discretion C Limited to private property only D Inviolable
194. Question 194 of 249

     Under Article 63A, a member who defects from his party may be declared to have defected by whom?

     A The Prime Minister B The Party Head, in writing C The Election Commission directly D The Speaker alone
195. Question 195 of 249

     The 19th Amendment, 2010, made which key modification to Article 175A shortly after the 18th Amendment introduced it?

     A Transfer of appointment power to provincial governments B Adjustments to the Judicial Commission's composition and procedure following Supreme Court observations C Complete repeal of the Judicial Commission D Removal of the Special Parliamentary Committee's role entirely
196. Question 196 of 249

     Article 88 grants the President power to authorize expenditure from the Federal Consolidated Fund pending its authorization by the Assembly, through what mechanism?

     A Provincial government loans B Borrowing from foreign governments directly C Advance from the Federal Consolidated Fund, authorized by an Act of Parliament D Ad hoc presidential decree without legislative basis
197. Question 197 of 249

     Article 195 requires a High Court judge, before entering office, to take oath before:

     A The Chief Justice of Pakistan exclusively B The President only C The Speaker of the Provincial Assembly D The Governor of the Province, or the Chief Justice of that High Court, as applicable
198. Question 198 of 249

     Article 191 empowers the Federal Constitutional Court and Supreme Court to make rules regulating their own practice and procedure, subject to:

     A Approval from the Ministry of Law and Justice B The Constitution and any Act of Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) C No restriction whatsoever D Provincial High Court consent
199. Question 199 of 249

     Under Article 175(1), as amended by the 27th Amendment (2025), which court is now listed FIRST among the superior courts of Pakistan?

     A The Supreme Court B The Islamabad High Court C The Federal Shariat Court D The Federal Constitutional Court
200. Question 200 of 249

     Under Article 84, if in respect of any financial year a need arises for supplementary or excess expenditure beyond the authorized amount, the Federal Government must cause to be laid a:

     A Supplementary Budget Statement or Excess Budget Statement B New Annual Budget Statement C Money Bill amendment notice D Presidential Ordinance
201. Question 201 of 249

     Article 51 (National Assembly composition) has been amended multiple times to adjust seat numbers, most recently reflecting the merger of which former territory into Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?

     A The Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) B The Northern Areas C Gilgit-Baltistan D Azad Jammu and Kashmir
202. Question 202 of 249

     Article 40 directs the State to strengthen relations among Muslim countries based on:

     A Trade agreements only B Islamic unity C Common currency D Military alliances
203. Question 203 of 249

     Under Article 85, the National Assembly may grant a 'vote on account' covering estimated expenditure for a part of a financial year not exceeding:

     A Three months B Four months C Two months D Six months
204. Question 204 of 249

     Article 6 of the Constitution defines and criminalizes:

     A Blasphemy B High treason C Contempt of court D Sedition
205. Question 205 of 249

     Under Article 188, the Supreme Court's power to review its own judgments is subject to:

     A Approval of the Federal Constitutional Court B A two-thirds majority of the full court C Any Act of Parliament and rules made by the Supreme Court D No restriction whatsoever
206. Question 206 of 249

     What is the general significance of Part VII's progression from Article 175 through 212 for a LAW-GAT candidate's understanding of judicial architecture?

     A It only concerns the Supreme Court's internal administration B It deals exclusively with criminal procedure C It is limited to judges' pension entitlements D It maps the full hierarchy: general court structure, the new Federal Constitutional Court, the Supreme Court, High Courts, the Federal Shariat Court, and general/tribunal provisions
207. Question 207 of 249

     Article 3 obliges the State to ensure:

     A Separation of judiciary from executive B Free and compulsory primary education C Universal adult franchise D Elimination of all forms of exploitation
208. Question 208 of 249

     Under Article 175A(13), the Special Parliamentary Committee's proceedings are, as a rule:

     A Open to live public broadcast B Reviewed by the Federal Constitutional Court before finalization C Held in camera and its records treated as confidential D Published in the official gazette automatically
209. Question 209 of 249

     Under Article 72(4), decisions at a joint sitting of both Houses are taken by:

     A Votes of the majority of members present and voting B Two-thirds majority of total membership C A simple majority of the National Assembly alone D Unanimous consent
210. Question 210 of 249

     Article 21 protects a person from being compelled to pay a special tax whose proceeds are spent on:

     A Propagation or maintenance of a religion other than his own B Education for all citizens C Defence expenditure D Local government projects
211. Question 211 of 249

     Article 2 declares that:

     A Islam shall be the State religion of Pakistan B English shall be the official language C Pakistan shall be a secular state D Urdu shall be the national language
212. Question 212 of 249

     Under Article 75(2), if the President does not give assent within ten days after a Bill is reconsidered and re-passed by Parliament, the assent is:

     A Sent back to Parliament again B Referred to the Supreme Court C Automatically withheld D Deemed to have been given
213. Question 213 of 249

     Under Article 181(1), the President may appoint a qualified High Court judge to act temporarily as a Supreme Court judge when there is a vacancy or a judge is unable to perform duties; such appointment continues in force until:

     A The judge reaches retirement age B The Chief Justice independently terminates it C One year has elapsed automatically D Revoked by the President
214. Question 214 of 249

     Article 188's review jurisdiction for the Supreme Court applies to which type of prior decisions?

     A Judgments of foreign courts under reciprocal agreements B Judgments of the Federal Shariat Court C Any judgment pronounced or order made by the Supreme Court itself D Provincial Assembly resolutions
215. Question 215 of 249

     Under Article 203C, judges of the Federal Shariat Court are appointed by the President from amongst serving or retired judges of the Supreme Court/High Courts, or persons possessing qualifications of a High Court judge, for a term of:

     A Three years, extendable B A fixed five-year term C Until retirement age with no fixed term D Two years only, non-renewable
216. Question 216 of 249

     Article 52 fixes the term of the National Assembly, unless sooner dissolved, at:

     A Five years from the day of its first meeting B Five years from the general election date C Six years from its first sitting D Four years from the general election
217. Question 217 of 249

     Which Article makes Fundamental Rights enforceable through the High Courts' writ jurisdiction under Article 199, alongside the (now-transferred) Supreme Court route?

     A Article 270AA B Article 199 itself, read with Article 8 C Article 184 (still active) D Article 6
218. Question 218 of 249

     Article 12 protects against:

     A Retrospective punishment B Unlawful property seizure C Arbitrary arrest D Self-incrimination
219. Question 219 of 249

     Which Amendment formally inserted the words 'Islamabad Capital Territory' into Article 1(2) as part of the territories of Pakistan?

     A The 18th Amendment, 2010 B The 8th Amendment, 1985 C The 26th Amendment, 2024 D The Constitution (First Amendment) Act, 1974
220. Question 220 of 249

     Under Article 63(1)(k), a person is disqualified for being in the service of Pakistan in a post other than a post which is not whole-time, EXCEPT for posts specifically declared by law not to disqualify (e.g., certain category exemptions). What is the general principle this clause embodies?

     A Retired civil servants can never contest elections B Government employees generally cannot simultaneously be Members of Parliament C Judges may simultaneously serve as legislators D Only military officers are disqualified
221. Question 221 of 249

     Who was sworn in as the first Chief Justice of the Federal Constitutional Court in November 2025?

     A Justice Yahya Afridi B Justice Aminuddin Khan C Justice Munib Akhtar D Justice Qazi Faez Isa
222. Question 222 of 249

     Under Article 17(3), as renumbered/amended, a political party failing to submit its accounts as required may face which consequence determined by the Election Commission?

     A Such action as may be prescribed, including possible de-registration in serious cases under election law B Suspension of the Constitution C Automatic dissolution of Parliament D Imprisonment of all party members
223. Question 223 of 249

     Article 13(b) protects an accused from being compelled to:

     A Disclose his lawyer's identity B Be a witness against himself C Appear in court D Pay bail
224. Question 224 of 249

     A member of the National Assembly is absent without leave for 45 consecutive sitting days. Under Article 64(2), what may the Assembly do?

     A Require Senate approval before any action B Only issue a warning C Declare his seat vacant, since the 40-day threshold has been exceeded D Nothing, since there is no fixed threshold
225. Question 225 of 249

     Under Article 89(2)(a)(i), an Ordinance dealing with Money Bill matters, if laid before the National Assembly, stands repealed after how many days from promulgation unless disapproved earlier or extended?

     A One hundred and twenty days B Sixty days C Ninety days D One hundred and eighty days
226. Question 226 of 249

     Under Article 70(3), if a Bill transmitted to a House is not passed within how many days, it may be sent to a joint sitting?

     A One hundred and twenty days B Ninety days C Thirty days D Sixty days
227. Question 227 of 249

     Under Article 63A(5), an appeal against the Election Commission's defection decision lies, after the 27th Amendment, to:

     A The Senate Committee on Rules B The Supreme Court C The Federal Constitutional Court D The relevant High Court
228. Question 228 of 249

     As per Article 1(2), which of the following is NOT listed among the territories comprising Pakistan?

     A The Islamabad Capital Territory B Azad Jammu and Kashmir C The Provinces of Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab and Sindh D States and territories acceded to Pakistan
229. Question 229 of 249

     Under Article 10(4), preventive detention beyond how many months requires Review Board approval (current text)?

     A Six months B Three months C Two months D One month
230. Question 230 of 249

     Under Article 62(1)(c), the minimum age for Senate membership is:

     A Twenty-five years B Thirty-five years C Thirty years D Forty years
231. Question 231 of 249

     Under Article 51(2)(b), the minimum voting age in Pakistan is:

     A Sixteen years B Twenty-five years C Twenty-one years D Eighteen years
232. Question 232 of 249

     Article 31(1) directs that steps shall be taken to enable Muslims of Pakistan, individually and collectively, to order their lives according to which framework?

     A International human rights law B Secular constitutional principles C Customary tribal law D The fundamental principles and basic concepts of Islam
233. Question 233 of 249

     Article 31(2)(a) directs the State to make the teaching of which subjects compulsory for Muslims of Pakistan?

     A Comparative religion B Islamic history only C Arabic grammar only D The Holy Quran and Islamiat
234. Question 234 of 249

     Under Article 70(4), if there is disagreement between the two Houses on a Bill (other than a Money Bill) and it remains unresolved past ninety days, what mechanism resolves it?

     A Automatic withdrawal of the Bill B A joint sitting, summoned by the President C A national referendum D Reference to the Federal Constitutional Court
235. Question 235 of 249

     Article 77 provides that no tax shall be levied for purposes of the Federation except by or under authority of:

     A An Act of Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) B An executive notification C A Presidential Order D A Provincial Assembly resolution
236. Question 236 of 249

     Who is constitutionally tasked with providing, by law, the punishment for high treason under Article 6(3)?

     A The President alone B The Supreme Court C Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) D Provincial Assemblies
237. Question 237 of 249

     Article 39 enables people from all parts of Pakistan to participate in:

     A Provincial civil services only B Foreign service exams only C The judiciary exclusively D The Armed Forces of Pakistan
238. Question 238 of 249

     Article 11(1) prohibits which practice absolutely?

     A Slavery B Child labour in agriculture C Unpaid internships D Forced military conscription
239. Question 239 of 249

     Article 204 grants superior courts the power to punish for which type of conduct?

     A Contempt of court B Electoral malpractice C Tax evasion D Defamation
240. Question 240 of 249

     Article 68 restricts discussion in Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) regarding the conduct of which officials in discharge of their duties?

     A Provincial Ministers B Members of the Election Commission C Judges of the Federal Constitutional Court, Supreme Court, or a High Court D Civil servants generally
241. Question 241 of 249

     Article 10A, inserted by the 18th Amendment (2010), guarantees:

     A The right to bail B The right to legal representation only in criminal cases C The right to a fair trial and due process D The right against double jeopardy
242. Question 242 of 249

     Comparing oath-taking: a Federal Shariat Court Chief Justice/Judge takes oath before the President or his nominee (Art. 203C(7)), while a High Court judge takes oath before:

     A The President directly B The Governor of the Province (or his nominee) C The Chief Justice of the Federal Constitutional Court D The Chief Justice of Pakistan
243. Question 243 of 249

     Under Article 175A(2), after the 27th Amendment, who chairs the Judicial Commission when both the Federal Constitutional Court and Supreme Court Chief Justices are members?

     A The senior-most of the two Chief Justices (FCC and Supreme Court) B The Attorney-General for Pakistan C The President of Pakistan D The Federal Minister for Law and Justice
244. Question 244 of 249

     Article 179's proviso capping the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court's term at three years was inserted by which amendment?

     A The 26th Amendment, 2024 B The 18th Amendment, 2010 C The 8th Amendment, 1985 D The 17th Amendment, 2003
245. Question 245 of 249

     Under Article 59(2), seats in the Senate are allocated equally to:

     A Each Province, regardless of population B Provinces based on population size C The Federal Government's discretion D Only Punjab and Sindh
246. Question 246 of 249

     Article 25(1) guarantees that all citizens are:

     A Entitled to free healthcare B Guaranteed government employment C Entitled to a minimum wage D Equal before law and entitled to equal protection of law
247. Question 247 of 249

     Under Article 185(2)(d) (as it now stands), an appeal lies to the Supreme Court as of right if the value of the dispute is not less than:

     A Fifty thousand rupees B Two million rupees C Five hundred thousand rupees D One million rupees
248. Question 248 of 249

     Under Article 203C, the Federal Shariat Court consists of how many Muslim judges, including the Chief Justice (as historically fixed, subject to change by Presidential Order)?

     A Ten B Six C Eight D Five
249. Question 249 of 249

     Under Article 60(2), the term of office of the Chairman or Deputy Chairman of the Senate is:

     A Five years B Two years C Three years D Six years

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