Leading Cases | MCQs Test 1

1. Question 1 of 50

   What was the decision of the Sindh Chief Court before the matter reached the Federal Court?

   A It declared martial law valid B It dismissed the petition C It referred the matter to the Privy Council D It ruled in favour of Tamizuddin Khan, declaring the dissolution illegal
2. Question 2 of 50

   Who dissolved the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan in October 1954, giving rise to this case?

   A President Iskander Mirza B General Ayub Khan C Chief Justice Munir D Governor-General Ghulam Muhammad
3. Question 3 of 50

   Muhammad Nawaz Sharif vs. President of Pakistan is reported at:

   A PLD 2001 S.C. 607 B PLD 2000 S.C. 869 C PLD 1996 S.C. 324 D PLD 1993 S.C. 473
4. Question 4 of 50

   Begum Nusrat Bhutto vs. Chief of Army Staff is reported at:

   A PLD 1972 S.C. 139 B PLD 1977 S.C. 657 C PLD 1993 S.C. 473 D PLD 1996 S.C. 324
5. Question 5 of 50

   The Tamizuddin Khan case arose during which constitutional period of Pakistan's history?

   A The pre-1956 Constitution period, under the Government of India Act 1935 framework B The post-1973 amendment period C The Ayub Khan presidential system D The 1973 Constitution period
6. Question 6 of 50

   The Federal Court's decision in the Tamizuddin Khan appeal was authored mainly by which Chief Justice?

   A Justice Constantine B Justice Cornelius C Justice Munir D Justice Akram
7. Question 7 of 50

   Who was the Chief Justice of Pakistan who delivered the leading judgment in the Nusrat Bhutto case?

   A Hamoodur Rahman B Sheikh Anwarul Haq C Muhammad Munir D Nasim Hassan Shah
8. Question 8 of 50

   On what primary ground did the Supreme Court find the dissolution order to be invalid?

   A The Prime Minister had resigned voluntarily B The Assembly itself had requested its own dissolution C The President lacked the constitutional power to dissolve the Assembly under any circumstance D The grounds cited by the President did not meet the constitutional threshold required under Article 58(2)(b)
9. Question 9 of 50

   Who was the President of Pakistan who dissolved the National Assembly leading to this case?

   A Farooq Leghari B Ghulam Ishaq Khan C Rafiq Tarar D Pervez Musharraf
10. Question 10 of 50

    Which earlier Supreme Court precedent did Asma Jilani's case expressly overrule?

    A Tamizuddin Khan's case B Al-Jehad Trust's case C Begum Nusrat Bhutto's case D The State vs. Dosso
11. Question 11 of 50

    Moulvi Tamizuddin Khan vs. Governor-General of Pakistan is reported at:

    A PLD 1993 S.C. 473 B PLD 1972 S.C. 139 C PLD 1955 F.C. 240 D PLD 1958 S.C. 533
12. Question 12 of 50

    Begum Nusrat Bhutto filed her petition in response to which event?

    A The dissolution of the Constituent Assembly in 1954 B The 1958 martial law of Iskander Mirza C The 1999 Musharraf coup D The military takeover by General Zia-ul-Haq on 5 July 1977
13. Question 13 of 50

    What was the practical effect of the Dosso ruling on the FCR 1901 and other pre-existing laws?

    A Only the 1956 Constitution was revived B Only criminal laws survived C All pre-existing laws continued in force under the new legal order created by martial law D All laws were automatically repealed
14. Question 14 of 50

    Miss Asma Jilani vs. Government of Pakistan is reported at:

    A PLD 1972 S.C. 139 B PLD 1993 S.C. 473 C PLD 1977 S.C. 657 D PLD 1958 S.C. 533
15. Question 15 of 50

    The reasoning in Dosso's case was later expressly overruled by the Supreme Court in which subsequent case?

    A Al-Jehad Trust vs. Federation of Pakistan B Zafar Ali Shah vs. General Pervez Musharraf C Begum Nusrat Bhutto vs. Chief of Army Staff D Asma Jilani vs. Government of Punjab
16. Question 16 of 50

    According to the Kelsenian reasoning adopted in Dosso's case, what makes a revolutionary change in government legally valid?

    A Approval by the judiciary alone B Its efficacy or success in establishing control C Approval by foreign governments D A referendum of the people
17. Question 17 of 50

    The Nusrat Bhutto case is often criticized for setting which precedent in Pakistan's constitutional history?

    A Strengthening parliamentary democracy permanently B Ending the role of the army in politics C Establishing an independent Election Commission D Judicial legitimization of military coups through the necessity doctrine
18. Question 18 of 50

    What broader principle did the Supreme Court affirm in Asma Jilani's case regarding successful revolutions?

    A Mere success or efficacy of a revolution does not automatically make it legally or morally legitimate B Courts must always endorse a government in effective control C Any successful revolution is automatically the supreme law D Martial law is always unconstitutional regardless of circumstances
19. Question 19 of 50

    Which later doctrine, though not the central basis of this judgment, is often associated with the broader context of executive dissolution of representative bodies starting with this era?

    A Doctrine of Harmonious Construction B Doctrine of Pith and Substance C Doctrine of Colourable Legislation D Doctrine of Necessity
20. Question 20 of 50

    What was the final outcome of the Supreme Court's decision in this case?

    A The dissolution order was declared unconstitutional, and the National Assembly along with the Sharif government was restored B Martial law was imposed as a result C The dissolution was upheld and fresh elections were ordered immediately D The Supreme Court declined jurisdiction
21. Question 21 of 50

    Which doctrine did the Supreme Court invoke to validate General Zia's martial law in this case?

    A Doctrine of Severability B Doctrine of Basic Structure C Doctrine of Eclipse D Doctrine of State Necessity
22. Question 22 of 50

    In Dosso's case, what was the Supreme Court's view on the justiciability of the legality of the 1958 revolution itself?

    A It found the revolution illegal B It referred the matter to Parliament C It declared the question non-existent D It held the question to be a political one beyond judicial scrutiny once the revolution succeeded
23. Question 23 of 50

    On what technical ground did the Federal Court ultimately base part of its reasoning regarding the validity of laws passed by the Constituent Assembly?

    A The doctrine of necessity alone B The requirement of Governor-General's assent to constitutional legislation C Absence of presidential approval D Lack of quorum
24. Question 24 of 50

    The Asma Jilani case is considered a landmark primarily because it:

    A Abolished the office of President B Introduced the doctrine of necessity for the first time C Restored the primacy of the Constitution over arbitrary executive/military action D Created the Federal Shariat Court
25. Question 25 of 50

    Asma Jilani's case was heard alongside another similar petition. Who was the petitioner in that companion case?

    A Zarina Gillani B Benazir Bhutto C Begum Nusrat Bhutto D Shahida Jabeen
26. Question 26 of 50

    On what jurisprudential ground did the Court reject Kelsen's theory as applied in Dosso?

    A Kelsen's theory was never written in English B Kelsen was not a recognized jurist C Kelsen's theory was a descriptive theory about legal validity, not intended to justify or legitimize usurpation as morally or legally correct D Kelsen's theory only applied to civil law countries
27. Question 27 of 50

    Which jurist's legal theory did the Supreme Court rely upon to validate the 1958 martial law in Dosso's case?

    A Jeremy Bentham B John Austin C H.L.A. Hart D Hans Kelsen
28. Question 28 of 50

    What key limitation did the Supreme Court place on the martial law authorities' power to amend the Constitution in this case?

    A They could not alter the salient or basic features of the 1973 Constitution B They had no power to amend the Constitution at all C They could amend any part of the Constitution freely D They could only amend financial provisions
29. Question 29 of 50

    What criticism is most commonly directed at the Dosso judgment in Pakistani constitutional jurisprudence?

    A It strengthened parliamentary supremacy B It legitimized military takeovers and undermined constitutionalism C It expanded fundamental rights protections D It established judicial review for the first time
30. Question 30 of 50

    Which Constitution was abrogated as a direct consequence of the 1958 martial law validated in Dosso's case?

    A The Government of India Act 1935 B The Constitution of 1962 C The Constitution of 1956 D The Constitution of 1973
31. Question 31 of 50

    What was the Supreme Court's stated justification for treating General Zia's intervention as necessary in 1977?

    A A natural disaster B Foreign invasion C The breakdown of law and order and the political deadlock between the government and opposition (PNA movement) D A financial emergency alone
32. Question 32 of 50

    Moulvi Tamizuddin Khan held which position at the time the case arose?

    A Prime Minister of Pakistan B President of the Constituent Assembly C Chief Justice of Pakistan D Governor-General of Pakistan
33. Question 33 of 50

    Who was the Chief Justice of Pakistan presiding when the Asma Jilani judgment was delivered?

    A Hamoodur Rahman B Muhammad Munir C Anwarul Haq D Nasim Hassan Shah
34. Question 34 of 50

    What was the precise constitutional question the Supreme Court had to determine in Asma Jilani's case regarding High Court jurisdiction?

    A Whether women could file constitutional petitions B Whether martial law regulations applied retrospectively C Whether the Supreme Court had original jurisdiction D Whether the High Court had jurisdiction under Article 98 to examine the validity of detention despite a jurisdictional bar order
35. Question 35 of 50

    In which court did Moulvi Tamizuddin Khan first file his petition challenging the dissolution?

    A Sindh Chief Court B Lahore High Court C Federal Court of Pakistan D Privy Council
36. Question 36 of 50

    What was the practical effect of the Federal Court's ruling on the Constituent Assembly?

    A Pakistan adopted a new constitution immediately B The Assembly was merged with the Senate C The dissolution was effectively allowed to stand in substance, weakening the Assembly's position D The Assembly was fully restored with all its powers intact
37. Question 37 of 50

    What major political event had occurred shortly before the Supreme Court decided the Dosso case?

    A Iskander Mirza's imposition of martial law and abrogation of the 1956 Constitution B The dissolution of the Constituent Assembly C The 1965 war with India D The separation of East Pakistan
38. Question 38 of 50

    The State vs. Dosso and Others is reported at:

    A PLD 1955 F.C. 240 B PLD 1958 S.C. 533 C PLD 1977 S.C. 657 D PLD 1972 S.C. 139
39. Question 39 of 50

    Who was the Chief Justice of Pakistan who authored the leading judgment in the Dosso case?

    A Justice Muhammad Munir B Justice Hamoodur Rahman C Justice Cornelius D Justice Yaqub Ali
40. Question 40 of 50

    The Tamizuddin Khan case is widely regarded as the starting point of which recurring theme in Pakistan's constitutional history?

    A Permanent supremacy of Parliament B Judicial validation of extra-constitutional executive actions C Strict judicial independence from the executive D Abolition of the office of Governor-General
41. Question 41 of 50

    What was the central constitutional question in the Tamizuddin Khan case?

    A Whether the Governor-General had the power to dissolve the Constituent Assembly B Whether the President could dissolve the National Assembly C Whether judges could be removed from office D Whether martial law was valid
42. Question 42 of 50

    What relief did Begum Nusrat Bhutto primarily seek from the Supreme Court?

    A Removal of the Chief Election Commissioner B Restoration of the 1956 Constitution C A writ of habeas corpus for the release of detained political leaders, including her husband D Dissolution of the National Assembly
43. Question 43 of 50

    In Asma Jilani's case, the Supreme Court held that General Yahya Khan's assumption and exercise of power was:

    A Valid because Parliament approved it B That of a usurper, without legal or constitutional sanction C Fully constitutional under the doctrine of necessity D Valid only for defence matters
44. Question 44 of 50

    How does the reasoning in Nusrat Bhutto's case differ from the earlier Asma Jilani judgment regarding military intervention?

    A Nusrat Bhutto's case validated the intervention using necessity, while Asma Jilani's case had rejected validating a usurper's rule via Kelsen's theory B Asma Jilani's case validated military rule while Nusrat Bhutto's case rejected it C Both cases reached identical reasoning and outcome D Neither case dealt with military rule
45. Question 45 of 50

    Whose detention was challenged by Asma Jilani in her petition?

    A Her brother B Her father, detained under martial law regulations C Her mother D Her husband
46. Question 46 of 50

    Which constitutional provision empowered the President to dissolve the National Assembly, as exercised in this case?

    A Article 199 B Article 245 C Article 58(2)(b) of the Constitution D Article 184(3)
47. Question 47 of 50

    Which case is widely regarded as a precedent for successfully challenging a presidential dissolution under Article 58(2)(b), prior to the Nawaz Sharif case?

    A Asma Jilani's case B Haji Saifullah's case (dissolution challenge against Benazir Bhutto's 1988 dissolution) C Tamizuddin Khan's case D Dosso's case
48. Question 48 of 50

    The Dosso case originally arose from a conviction under which law?

    A Hudood Ordinance B Anti-Terrorism Act C Frontier Crimes Regulation (FCR) 1901 D Pakistan Penal Code 1860
49. Question 49 of 50

    Asma Jilani filed her petition before which High Court seeking the release of a detained relative?

    A Peshawar High Court B Balochistan High Court C Lahore High Court D Sindh High Court
50. Question 50 of 50

    What promise/condition did General Zia give to the Supreme Court regarding the duration of martial law in this case?

    A That a new constitution would never be framed B That elections would be held within a reasonably short period (initially promised within 90 days) C That martial law would be permanent D That the judiciary would be abolished

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