Constitution of Pakistan 1973 Mega MCQs

1. Question 1 of 313

   Under Article 265, the Constitution is to be called the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and it came into force on:

   A 14 August 1973 B 10 April 1973 C 12 April 1973 D 23 March 1973
2. Question 2 of 313

   Under Article 100(1), as amended by the 27th Amendment (2025), the Attorney-General for Pakistan must be a person qualified to be appointed a Judge of the:

   A Islamabad High Court B Federal Constitutional Court C Supreme Court D Federal Shariat Court
3. Question 3 of 313

   Under Article 227's Explanation, when applying this Article to the personal law of a Muslim sect, 'Quran and Sunnah' means:

   A Only the Hanafi interpretation B A single unified interpretation binding all sects C The Quran and Sunnah as interpreted by that particular sect D Whatever the Federal Shariat Court determines generally
4. Question 4 of 313

   Under Article 243(1), control and command of the Armed Forces vests in:

   A The Federal Government B The President alone C The Chief of the Army Staff D The National Assembly
5. Question 5 of 313

   Under Article 213(2), a person appointed Chief Election Commissioner must not be more than what age?

   A 60 years B 68 years C 65 years D 70 years
6. Question 6 of 313

   Under Article 50, Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) of Pakistan consists of the President and:

   A Two Houses: the National Assembly and the Senate B One House only, the National Assembly C Three Houses including the Provincial Assemblies D The Senate alone
7. Question 7 of 313

   The reference to 'Federally Administered Tribal Areas' was omitted from Article 1 by which amendment?

   A 18th Amendment B 21st Amendment C 25th Amendment D 24th Amendment
8. Question 8 of 313

   Under Article 51(6)(b), for National Assembly women's seats, each Province is treated as:

   A A single constituency for all its reserved women's seats B Several small constituencies C Part of one national constituency D Not entitled to women's seats
9. Question 9 of 313

   Under Article 200(4), a High Court Judge who does not accept a transfer must be proceeded against under Article 209 within:

   A 30 days B 15 days C 60 days D 90 days
10. Question 10 of 313

    The Federal Constitutional Court was created by which constitutional amendment?

    A 25th Amendment (2018) B 26th Amendment (2024) C 27th Amendment (2025) D 18th Amendment (2010)
11. Question 11 of 313

    Article 12 (protection against retrospective punishment) prohibits a law from punishing a person for an act that:

    A Occurred outside Pakistan B Was not punishable by law at the time of the act or omission C Was committed by a minor D Was reported after one year
12. Question 12 of 313

    Article 202A, inserted by the 26th Amendment (2024), establishes:

    A A new appellate court above the High Courts B Constitutional Benches of a High Court, which alone exercise Article 199 jurisdiction C A retirement board for High Court Judges D A dedicated tax tribunal
13. Question 13 of 313

    Under Article 81(a), remuneration payable to the President and the Judges of the superior judiciary is classified as:

    A Discretionary expenditure, votable each year B A Provincial responsibility C Expenditure charged upon the Federal Consolidated Fund D Payable only from the Public Account
14. Question 14 of 313

    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 National defence C Public education D Provincial development
15. Question 15 of 313

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

    A 25 years B 30 years C 35 years D 40 years
16. Question 16 of 313

    Under Article 251(1), arrangements for Urdu to be used for official purposes were to be made within how many years of the commencing day?

    A 5 years B 10 years C 20 years D 15 years
17. Question 17 of 313

    Under Article 260(3)(b), the definition of 'non-Muslim' expressly includes, among named groups:

    A Only atheists and agnostics B A person of the Qadiani group or the Lahori group, who call themselves 'Ahmadis' C Only foreign nationals residing in Pakistan D Anyone who has never visited Mecca
18. Question 18 of 313

    Under Article 235(1), before proclaiming a financial emergency, the President must consult:

    A Only the Federal Cabinet B The Chief Justice of Pakistan C The Federal Constitutional Court D The Governors of the Provinces (or the relevant Governor)
19. Question 19 of 313

    Under Article 105(3), inserted with reference to the 27th Amendment, when the Governor dissolves the Provincial Assembly, the care-taker Cabinet is appointed in accordance with:

    A Article 224 or Article 224A B Article 91 or 92 C Article 48 only D Article 137
20. Question 20 of 313

    Under Article 175A(3), as amended, the Chief Justice of the FCC or Supreme Court is nominated by the Special Parliamentary Committee from amongst:

    A The three most senior Judges of that Court B All sitting Judges of that Court C Any retired Judge D Nominees put forward by the Bar Council
21. Question 21 of 313

    Under Article 203C, Ulema Judges of the Federal Shariat Court must have at least how many years of experience in Islamic law, research or instruction?

    A 15 years B 10 years C 20 years D 25 years
22. Question 22 of 313

    Under Article 41(3), the President is elected by an electoral college consisting of:

    A Members of both Houses and members of the Provincial Assemblies B Only members of the National Assembly C A direct popular vote D Members of the Senate only
23. Question 23 of 313

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

    A Two years B Four years C Six years, matching a Senator's full term D Three years
24. Question 24 of 313

    What happened to Article 186 (the Supreme Court's advisory jurisdiction)?

    A It remains unchanged B It was merged into Article 185 C It was expanded to include Provincial Governors' references D It was omitted by the 27th Amendment (2025); advisory jurisdiction moved to the FCC under Article 175H
25. Question 25 of 313

    Article 2A makes the Objectives Resolution part of the Constitution:

    A As a Fundamental Right, fully enforceable B As a substantive part, with effect accordingly C As a Principle of Policy only D As a preambular note with no legal effect
26. Question 26 of 313

    Under Article 139(1), all executive actions of the Provincial Government are expressed to be taken in the name of:

    A The Chief Minister B The President C The Governor D The Provincial Assembly
27. Question 27 of 313

    Under Article 47(2), a notice to move a resolution for removal or impeachment of the President requires the support of at least:

    A One-third of the total membership of either House B Two-thirds of the total membership of either House C A simple majority present and voting D One-half of the total membership of either House
28. Question 28 of 313

    Under Article 100(2), as amended by the 18th Amendment, the Attorney-General, while holding office, shall:

    A Be entitled to sit in Parliament B Automatically become a Supreme Court Judge upon leaving office C Not engage in private practice D Have no right of audience in the High Courts
29. Question 29 of 313

    Under Article 91(2), the National Assembly must meet within how many days following a general election, unless sooner summoned?

    A 14 days B 30 days C 45 days D 21 days
30. Question 30 of 313

    Under Article 243(8), a Field Marshal, Marshal of the Air Force, or Admiral of the Fleet may be removed from office only on grounds and in the manner provided under:

    A Article 47 (the same removal process used for the President) B Article 6 (High Treason) C Article 95 (Vote of no-confidence) D Ordinary military court-martial procedure alone
31. Question 31 of 313

    Under Article 128(2)(a), a Governor's Ordinance, if not laid before or disapproved, stands repealed after how many days from promulgation (before any extension)?

    A 90 days B 120 days C 150 days D 180 days
32. Question 32 of 313

    Article 33 directs the State to discourage:

    A Foreign investment B Parochial, racial, tribal, sectarian and provincial prejudices C Private education D Rural-to-urban migration
33. Question 33 of 313

    Under Article 228(5), a member of the Islamic Council holds office for a period of:

    A Two years B Three years C Four years D Five years
34. Question 34 of 313

    Under Article 232(7), a Proclamation of Emergency must be laid before a joint sitting summoned within how many days of issuance?

    A 10 days B 15 days C 30 days D 60 days
35. Question 35 of 313

    Under Article 114, as amended by the 27th Amendment (2025), no discussion may take place in a Provincial Assembly regarding the conduct of a Judge of:

    A Only the relevant High Court B Any Provincial tribunal C The Federal Shariat Court only D The Federal Constitutional Court, the Supreme Court, or a High Court
36. Question 36 of 313

    Under Article 51(6)(a), general seats in the National Assembly are filled through:

    A Proportional representation of party lists B Indirect election by Provincial Assemblies C Nomination by the President D Single-member territorial constituencies, by direct and free vote
37. Question 37 of 313

    Under Article 239(1), a Constitution Amendment Bill may originate:

    A Only in the National Assembly B Only in the Senate C Only in a joint sitting D In either House
38. Question 38 of 313

    Under Article 219, the Election Commission's duties include:

    A Only preparing electoral rolls B Preparing electoral rolls, organizing Senate elections, and delimiting constituencies (among other duties) C Trying election-related criminal cases D Appointing Provincial Governors
39. Question 39 of 313

    Under the proviso to Article 27(1) as amended, posts may be reserved for under-represented classes or areas in the service of Pakistan for a period not exceeding how many years from the commencing day?

    A Twenty years B Thirty years C Fifty years D Forty years
40. Question 40 of 313

    Under Article 11(3), no child below the age of how many years shall be engaged in a factory, mine or hazardous employment?

    A 14 years B 12 years C 16 years D 18 years
41. Question 41 of 313

    Under Article 228(2), the Council of Islamic Ideology shall consist of not less than eight and not more than how many members?

    A Fifteen B Twenty C Eighteen D Twenty-five
42. Question 42 of 313

    Under Article 63A(5), as amended by the 27th Amendment (2025), an appeal against an Election Commission decision on defection now lies to the:

    A Supreme Court B Federal Constitutional Court C Election Appellate Tribunal D High Court of the relevant province
43. Question 43 of 313

    Under Article 211, the Supreme Judicial Council's proceedings, its report to the President, and a Judge's removal under Article 209(6) are:

    A Subject to ordinary appeal B Not to be called into question in any court C Reviewable by the Federal Constitutional Court only D Reviewable by Parliament through a resolution
44. Question 44 of 313

    Article 270AA, inserted by the 8th Amendment (1985), primarily served to:

    A Establish the Federal Shariat Court for the first time B Create the Council of Common Interests C Validate and affirm laws, notifications, and other acts made during the 1977-1985 martial law period D Set the President's term of office
45. Question 45 of 313

    Article 172 addresses ownership of property that has no rightful owner (bona vacantia); such property, if situated in Pakistan, vests in:

    A The finder B The relevant Provincial Government C The United Nations D The Federal Government
46. Question 46 of 313

    Under Article 203C(2), the Federal Shariat Court consists of not more than how many Muslim Judges, including the Chief Justice?

    A Five B Six C Ten D Eight
47. Question 47 of 313

    Under the proviso to Article 92(1), Federal Ministers and Ministers of State who are members of the Senate shall not exceed what fraction of the number of Federal Ministers?

    A One-eighth B One-third C One-half D One-fourth
48. Question 48 of 313

    The Fifth Schedule to the Constitution governs:

    A Presidential election procedure B The Objectives Resolution C Laws exempt from Fundamental Rights scrutiny D Remuneration and terms and conditions of service of Judges
49. Question 49 of 313

    Under Article 130(11), as amended by the 27th Amendment (2025), the Chief Minister may appoint not more than how many Advisers?

    A Five B Nine C Eleven D Seven
50. Question 50 of 313

    Under the Transitional provisions (Part XII, Ch 7), Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) is empowered to, by law, amend certain scheduled laws:

    A Without any special procedure B For removing difficulties in Constitution's initial application, within a limited period after commencement C Only via a two-thirds majority permanently D Only with the President's prior written consent for every instance
51. Question 51 of 313

    Under Article 169, the Auditor-General's functions in relation to Federal and Provincial accounts are determined by:

    A The Auditor-General's own discretion entirely B Act of Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) C Provincial legislation only D Presidential ordinance only, with no legislative basis
52. Question 52 of 313

    Under Article 10(4), preventive detention beyond three months requires review by the appropriate Review Board, which for a Federal-law detention consists of a Chairman and two others who are or have been Judges of:

    A A District Court B The Federal Shariat Court only C The Supreme Court or a High Court D Any tribunal
53. Question 53 of 313

    Under Article 175D, the Chief Justice of the Federal Constitutional Court takes his oath before:

    A The Chief Justice of Pakistan B The President C The Speaker of the National Assembly D The outgoing Chief Justice of the FCC
54. Question 54 of 313

    Under Article 175A(3E), meetings of the Special Parliamentary Committee are held:

    A In open session, televised live B Only with public representatives present C Jointly with the Judicial Commission D In camera, with proceedings recorded
55. Question 55 of 313

    Under Article 171, the Auditor-General's reports relating to the accounts of the Federation are submitted to the President, who must lay them before:

    A The Supreme Court B The Council of Common Interests C The National Assembly D The Public Accounts Committee directly, bypassing Parliament
56. Question 56 of 313

    Under Article 49, if the office of President becomes vacant by death, resignation or removal, who acts as President pending a fresh election?

    A The Prime Minister B The Chief Justice of Pakistan C The senior-most Provincial Governor D The Chairman of the Senate (or, if unable, the Speaker of the National Assembly)
57. Question 57 of 313

    Under Article 52, the National Assembly, unless sooner dissolved, continues for a term of:

    A Four years B Five years C Six years D Three years
58. Question 58 of 313

    Under Article 91(9), a Minister who is not a member of the National Assembly for six consecutive months shall cease to be a Minister, EXCEPT a Minister who is:

    A A retired judge B A technocrat C A member of the Senate D Over 60 years of age
59. Question 59 of 313

    Under Article 17(3), every political party shall account for the source of its funds:

    A Only if asked by the Election Commission B Voluntarily, with no legal requirement C Only during election years D In accordance with law
60. Question 60 of 313

    Under Article 127(g), the minimum sitting-days requirement that applies to the National Assembly under Article 54(2) is modified for Provincial Assemblies to:

    A 70 working days B 130 working days (same as National Assembly) C 150 working days D 100 working days
61. Question 61 of 313

    Under Article 199(3), a High Court's Article 199 powers generally do NOT extend to matters concerning:

    A Civil servants' pension disputes B Local government elections C A member of the Armed Forces, regarding his terms and conditions of service D Tax assessment disputes
62. Question 62 of 313

    Article 16 (Freedom of assembly) guarantees citizens the right to assemble:

    A At any time without restriction B Peacefully and without arms, subject to reasonable restrictions in the interest of public order C Only with prior government permission D Only for religious purposes
63. Question 63 of 313

    Under Article 222, the power to make provisions regulating electoral matters (subject to the Constitution) is vested in:

    A The Election Commission alone B The President by ordinance only C Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament), by law D Provincial Assemblies exclusively
64. Question 64 of 313

    Article 35 directs the State to protect:

    A Only the institution of marriage B Only children under 18 C The marriage, the family, the mother and the child D Property inheritance rights
65. Question 65 of 313

    Under Article 59(1)(a), how many Senate seats are elected by the members of each Provincial Assembly on general seats?

    A Fourteen B Ten C Twelve D Sixteen
66. Question 66 of 313

    Under Article 174, the Federal Government or a Provincial Government may sue and be sued by the name of:

    A The relevant Minister personally B 'Pakistan' or 'the Province', respectively C The Attorney-General only D The relevant Secretary of the Department
67. Question 67 of 313

    Under Article 24(4), the adequacy of compensation for compulsorily acquired property:

    A Can be challenged in any civil court B Must be reviewed by the Supreme Court C Is decided exclusively by the Auditor-General D Shall not be called into question in any court
68. Question 68 of 313

    Under Article 182, an ad hoc Judge may be requested from a former Supreme Court Judge only if, since ceasing to hold that office, less than how many years have elapsed?

    A One year B Two years C Three years D Five years
69. Question 69 of 313

    Under Article 48(5), where the President dissolves the National Assembly, he must appoint a general election date not later than how many days from the dissolution?

    A 60 days B 120 days C 90 days D 180 days
70. Question 70 of 313

    Under Article 160(2)(a), one duty of the NFC is to recommend to the President the:

    A Distribution between Federation and Provinces of the net proceeds of specified taxes B Appointment of provincial governors C Composition of the Council of Common Interests D Selection of Supreme Court judges
71. Question 71 of 313

    Under Article 226, elections to fill a seat in Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) or a Provincial Assembly (other than reserved seats) shall be held by:

    A Secret ballot B Show of hands C Voice vote D Postal ballot only
72. Question 72 of 313

    The Council of Common Interests is chaired by:

    A The President B The Prime Minister C The senior-most Chief Minister D The Chief Justice of Pakistan
73. Question 73 of 313

    Under Article 209(2), as amended by the 27th Amendment (2025), the Supreme Judicial Council's membership now includes Chief Justices/Judges from BOTH:

    A Only the Supreme Court B The Federal Constitutional Court and the Supreme Court, plus the two most senior High Court Chief Justices C Only the High Courts D Only the Federal Shariat Court
74. Question 74 of 313

    Article 253 empowers Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) to prescribe:

    A The national anthem B The design of the national flag C Maximum limits on ownership, holding, or disposition of property of any class D Term limits for the Auditor-General
75. Question 75 of 313

    Under Article 203F, an appeal against certain Federal Shariat Court decisions lies to:

    A The Federal Constitutional Court B The relevant Provincial High Court C No appeal is permitted at all D The Supreme Court (specifically its Shariat Appellate Bench)
76. Question 76 of 313

    Article 14(2) specifically prohibits torturing a person for the purpose of:

    A Punishment after conviction B Crowd control C Military discipline D Extracting evidence
77. Question 77 of 313

    Article 15 (Freedom of movement) guarantees every citizen the right to:

    A Remain in, enter, move freely throughout, and reside/settle in any part of Pakistan B Travel abroad without a passport C Own property in any province D Vote in any constituency of choice
78. Question 78 of 313

    What happened to Article 191A (Constitutional Benches of the Supreme Court), which had been inserted by the 26th Amendment in 2024?

    A It remains fully in force B It was omitted by the 27th Amendment (2025), as this jurisdiction moved to the FCC C It was expanded to include High Court benches D It became mandatory for all Supreme Court cases
79. Question 79 of 313

    Under Article 248, criminal proceedings against a sitting President or Governor:

    A May be instituted in any court freely B Require Parliament's prior permission only C Are permitted only for offences under the Anti-Terrorism Act D Shall not be instituted or continued in any court during his term of office
80. Question 80 of 313

    Under Article 107, a Provincial Assembly's term, unless sooner dissolved, is:

    A Five years B Four years C Six years D Three years
81. Question 81 of 313

    Under Article 228(3)(c), not less than one-third of Council members must have been engaged in Islamic research or instruction for at least:

    A 10 years B 20 years C 25 years D 15 years
82. Question 82 of 313

    Under Article 95(2), a no-confidence resolution must be voted upon not before how many days, and not later than how many days, from when it was moved?

    A Not before 1 day, not later than 5 days B Not before 5 days, not later than 10 days C Not before 7 days, not later than 14 days D Not before 3 days, not later than 7 days
83. Question 83 of 313

    Article 25(3) permits the State to make special provision for the protection of:

    A Women and children B The armed forces only C Government employees D Landowners
84. Question 84 of 313

    Under Article 209, Explanation I, who chairs the Supreme Judicial Council?

    A Always the Chief Justice of Pakistan B The most senior High Court Chief Justice C The senior amongst the Chief Justice of the FCC and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court D A rotating chairmanship by lottery
85. Question 85 of 313

    Under Article 198(3), the Lahore High Court is required to have Benches at:

    A Only Multan B Faisalabad and Sialkot only C Bahawalpur, Multan and Rawalpindi D No mandatory Benches
86. Question 86 of 313

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

    A 4 B 6 C 10 D 8
87. Question 87 of 313

    Under Article 141, Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) may make laws for the whole or any part of Pakistan, including laws having:

    A Retrospective effect only B Effect only within Islamabad C Extra-territorial operation D No effect on provinces
88. Question 88 of 313

    Under Article 30(2), the validity of an action or law CANNOT be challenged in court on the ground that it is not in accordance with:

    A Fundamental Rights B International law C The Principles of Policy D Provincial autonomy
89. Question 89 of 313

    Under Article 29(2), observance of a Principle of Policy dependent on resources being available is regarded as:

    A Mandatory regardless of resources B Subject to the availability of resources C Enforceable only by the Senate D Void if resources are insufficient
90. Question 90 of 313

    Under Article 175A(3), notwithstanding the general rule, the first Chief Justice of the Federal Constitutional Court was to be appointed by the President from amongst:

    A Retired Supreme Court Judges only B The Judges of the Supreme Court C Sitting High Court Chief Justices D Any senior advocate
91. Question 91 of 313

    Under Article 175E(3), the Federal Constitutional Court may exercise Article-199-type powers for enforcing Fundamental Rights matters of public importance, but only if:

    A An application is filed by a person in that Court B It acts entirely on its own motion C The President specifically refers the matter D Two or more provinces jointly request it
92. Question 92 of 313

    Under Article 153, the Council of Common Interests is appointed by:

    A The President B Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) C The Supreme Court D The Council of Ministers
93. Question 93 of 313

    Under Article 93(1), as amended by the 27th Amendment (2025), the President may appoint how many Advisers on the Prime Minister's advice?

    A Not more than five B Not more than seven C Not more than ten D An unlimited number
94. Question 94 of 313

    Under Article 142(b), as substituted by the 18th Amendment, both Parliament and a Provincial Assembly have power to make laws on:

    A Criminal law, criminal procedure and evidence B Foreign affairs C Currency and coinage D Defence
95. Question 95 of 313

    Under Article 4(1), the right to enjoy the protection of law and to be treated in accordance with law is described as:

    A A fundamental right of citizens only B A right subject to reasonable restrictions by the executive C A right available only during peacetime D The inalienable right of every citizen, and of every other person for the time being in Pakistan
96. Question 96 of 313

    Under Article 175E(1), the Federal Constitutional Court has exclusive original jurisdiction over:

    A All criminal appeals B Family and guardianship matters C Any dispute between two or more Governments (Federal or Provincial) D Tax disputes involving individuals
97. Question 97 of 313

    Article 45 empowers the President to grant pardon, reprieve and respite, and to remit, suspend or commute any sentence passed by:

    A Only a High Court B Any court, tribunal or other authority C Only a military court D Only the Supreme Court
98. Question 98 of 313

    The authority to be exercised by the people of Pakistan, per the Preamble, is described as:

    A An inherent right B A sacred trust C A political mandate D A revolutionary gain
99. Question 99 of 313

    Under Article 101(1), a Governor is appointed by the President:

    A In his own discretion B On the advice of the Chief Minister C After consultation with the Chief Justice D On the advice of the Prime Minister
100. Question 100 of 313

     Under Article 232(7)(a), a Proclamation of Emergency ceases to be in force after two months unless approved by:

     A A simple majority of the National Assembly alone B The President's own re-signature C A Provincial Assembly vote D A resolution of the joint sitting
101. Question 101 of 313

     Article 32 directs the State to encourage local government institutions with special representation for:

     A Peasants, workers and women B Landlords, industrialists and the armed forces C Lawyers, doctors and teachers D Civil servants only
102. Question 102 of 313

     Under Article 175B(1), the Federal Constitutional Court must have, from each Province:

     A A different number of Judges based on population B No fixed representation C Only one Judge total from all provinces combined D An equal number of Judges
103. Question 103 of 313

     The First Schedule to the Constitution lists:

     A Legislative Lists (Federal/Concurrent) B Oaths of Office C Judges' remuneration D Laws exempted from the operation of Article 8(1) and (2)
104. Question 104 of 313

     Article 157 deals with disputes concerning:

     A Educational curricula B Construction of hydro/thermal power stations and inter-provincial transmission lines C Import/export tariffs D Judicial transfers
105. Question 105 of 313

     Under Article 140A(1), each Province shall, by law, establish a local government system and devolve responsibility to:

     A Federally appointed administrators B The elected representatives of local governments C The Provincial Assembly directly D District Commissioners
106. Question 106 of 313

     Under Article 243(7), when the Federal Government promotes an officer to Field Marshal, Marshal of the Air Force, or Admiral of the Fleet, that officer:

     A Serves a fixed 5-year term only B Must retire within one year C Loses military privileges upon any change of government D Retains the rank, privileges, and remains in uniform for life
107. Question 107 of 313

     Under Article 1(3), new States or areas may be admitted into the Federation by:

     A A Presidential Ordinance B A resolution of the Senate C A referendum only D Law made by Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament)
108. Question 108 of 313

     Under Article 239(5), a Bill to amend the Constitution that would alter the limits of a Province additionally requires:

     A A national referendum B Unanimous consent of all four Provinces C Passage by that Province's Assembly by not less than two-thirds of its total membership D No additional requirement beyond Parliament's approval
109. Question 109 of 313

     Under Article 173, the executive authority of the Federation and of a Province extends, subject to law, to the:

     A Acquisition, holding and disposal of property, and the making of contracts B Judicial appointments process only C Amendment of the Constitution D Declaration of emergency
110. Question 110 of 313

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

     A Fifty thousand rupees B Five hundred thousand rupees C One million rupees D Ten million rupees
111. Question 111 of 313

     Under Article 10(2), a person arrested and detained in custody must be produced before a magistrate within:

     A 12 hours B 24 hours, excluding necessary travel time C 48 hours D 72 hours
112. Question 112 of 313

     Under Article 106(3)(a), general seats in a Provincial Assembly are filled by:

     A Proportional representation B Nomination by the Governor C Indirect election by the National Assembly D Single-member territorial constituencies, direct and free vote
113. Question 113 of 313

     Under Article 207(2), a former Judge of a superior court may not hold an office of profit in the service of Pakistan before the expiration of how many years after ceasing to hold office (with specific exceptions)?

     A One year B Three years C Five years D Two years
114. Question 114 of 313

     Under Article 175(1), as amended by the 27th Amendment (2025), the superior courts of Pakistan named in the Constitution now include:

     A Only the Supreme Court and High Courts B Only the Federal Shariat Court C The Supreme Court and the Federal Shariat Court only D The Federal Constitutional Court, the Supreme Court, a High Court for each Province, and the Islamabad High Court
115. Question 115 of 313

     Under Article 140A(2), elections to local governments shall be held by:

     A The Election Commission of Pakistan B The Provincial Government directly C Local returning officers appointed by the Governor D The National Assembly
116. Question 116 of 313

     Under Article 236(2), the validity of a Proclamation or Order issued under Part X:

     A Shall not be called into question in any court B May be freely challenged in any High Court C Requires annual re-certification by the Supreme Court D Is subject to review only by the Federal Shariat Court
117. Question 117 of 313

     Under Article 143, where a Provincial Assembly Act is repugnant to a competent Act of Parliament, which prevails?

     A Whichever was enacted later in time B The Provincial Act, since provinces have residuary power C The Act of Parliament, which prevails to the extent of the repugnancy D Neither; both are void
118. Question 118 of 313

     Under Article 200(1), as amended by the 27th Amendment (2025), a High Court Judge may be transferred to another High Court on the recommendation of:

     A The Chief Justice of Pakistan alone B The President's sole discretion C The relevant Provincial Governor D The Judicial Commission of Pakistan
119. Question 119 of 313

     Under Article 212(3), an appeal from an Administrative Court or Tribunal to the Supreme Court lies only if:

     A The amount in dispute exceeds a fixed sum B Any party simply requests it C No appeal is ever possible D The Supreme Court grants leave, being satisfied the case involves a substantial question of law of public importance
120. Question 120 of 313

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

     A Trade agreements B Military alliances C Islamic unity D Shared colonial history
121. Question 121 of 313

     Under Article 231, the Islamic Council's own procedural rules are made by the Council itself, subject to:

     A Approval of the President B No approval requirement C Approval of the Federal Shariat Court D Approval of Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament)
122. Question 122 of 313

     Under Article 142(c), a Provincial Assembly (not Parliament) has power to legislate on matters:

     A In the Federal Legislative List B Not enumerated in the Federal Legislative List (subject to para (b)) C Relating to the Armed Forces D Relating to currency
123. Question 123 of 313

     Under Article 116(2), when a Bill is presented to the Governor for assent, he must act within:

     A 7 days B 10 days C 14 days D 30 days
124. Question 124 of 313

     Article 166 empowers the executive authority of the Federation to extend to borrowing upon the security of:

     A Provincial assets only B The Federal Consolidated Fund, within limits fixed by Parliament C Foreign reserves without limit D State Bank gold reserves exclusively
125. Question 125 of 313

     Under Article 199(1)(b)(ii), the power to require a public office-holder to show under what authority he holds that office corresponds to the writ of:

     A Quo warranto B Habeas corpus C Certiorari D Prohibition
126. Question 126 of 313

     Article 10A, guaranteeing the right to a fair trial and due process, was inserted by the:

     A 8th Amendment (1985) B 19th Amendment (2011) C 21st Amendment (2015) D 18th Amendment (2010)
127. Question 127 of 313

     Under Article 160(1), the National Finance Commission consists of the Federal Finance Minister, the Provincial Finance Ministers, and:

     A The Auditor-General B The Chief Justice of Pakistan C Members nominated by the Senate D Such other persons appointed by the President after consulting the Governors
128. Question 128 of 313

     Under Article 6(2A), an act of high treason cannot be validated by which courts (as amended by the 27th Amendment, 2025)?

     A Only the Supreme Court B Only the Federal Shariat Court C The Federal Constitutional Court, Supreme Court and a High Court D Any District Court
129. Question 129 of 313

     Article 31(2)(a) directs the State to make compulsory, for Muslims, the teaching of:

     A Fiqh only B Arabic grammar only C Comparative religion D The Holy Quran and Islamiat
130. Question 130 of 313

     Under Article 22(1), a student cannot be required to receive religious instruction or attend religious worship if it relates to:

     A Any religion whatsoever B A religion other than his own C Islam specifically D A minority religion only
131. Question 131 of 313

     Article 3 commits the State to elimination of exploitation on the principle:

     A Equal pay for equal work B From each according to his need, to each according to his ability C From each according to his ability, to each according to his work D Progressive taxation for all
132. Question 132 of 313

     Article 18 (Freedom of trade, business or profession) expressly permits, among other things:

     A Regulation of a trade or profession by a licensing system B Unregulated monopolies C Government seizure of any private business at will D Restriction of trade based on province of residence
133. Question 133 of 313

     Under Article 75(2), if the President fails to act within ten days on a Bill returned and re-passed by Parliament, assent is:

     A Automatically refused B Referred to the Supreme Court C Deemed to have been given D Held pending indefinitely
134. Question 134 of 313

     Article 2 of the Constitution provides that:

     A Islam shall be the State religion of Pakistan B Pakistan shall have no state religion C All religions are equal before the State D Islam shall be the religion of the majority
135. Question 135 of 313

     Under Article 195, a High Court Judge holds office until age:

     A 60 years B 65 years C 62 years D 68 years
136. Question 136 of 313

     Under Article 168(3), the Auditor-General holds office for a term of four years from assuming office, or until he attains what age, whichever is earlier?

     A 65 years B 60 years C 62 years D 68 years
137. Question 137 of 313

     Under Article 243(4), as amended by the 27th Amendment (2025), the Chief of the Army Staff now also concurrently holds the title of:

     A Minister of Defence B Chief of the Defence Forces C Chairman of the Senate Defence Committee D National Security Adviser
138. Question 138 of 313

     In Part II of the Constitution, 'the State' is defined under Article 7 to include all of the following EXCEPT:

     A A private commercial company B The Federal Government C Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) D A Provincial Government
139. Question 139 of 313

     Under Article 175H, the Federal Constitutional Court's advisory jurisdiction is triggered when:

     A Any citizen files a petition seeking an advisory opinion B A Provincial Assembly passes a resolution requesting an opinion C The President refers a question of law he considers of public importance D The Chief Justice of Pakistan requests it
140. Question 140 of 313

     Article 250 governs:

     A National language policy B Salaries, allowances etc. of the President, Governors and superior court Judges C Tribal area administration D Islamic Council composition
141. Question 141 of 313

     Article 8(3)(a) excludes which category of law from the general rule that laws inconsistent with Fundamental Rights are void?

     A Tax laws B Laws relating to foreign trade C Laws relating to members of the Armed Forces or police, for maintaining discipline D Municipal by-laws
142. Question 142 of 313

     Under Article 115(1), a Money Bill in a Provincial Assembly requires the consent of the:

     A Provincial Government B Governor personally C National Assembly D Council of Common Interests
143. Question 143 of 313

     Under the proviso to Article 130(5), there is:

     A No restriction on the number of terms for the office of Chief Minister B A two-term limit on the office of Chief Minister C A maximum of three terms D A five-year lifetime cap
144. Question 144 of 313

     Under Article 41(6), the validity of the President's election:

     A May be challenged in the Supreme Court within 30 days B Shall not be called in question by or before any court or other authority C May be challenged before the Election Commission only D Lapses automatically if unchallenged for 90 days
145. Question 145 of 313

     Under Article 260(3)(a), as substituted in 1985, a 'Muslim' is defined for constitutional and legal purposes as a person who believes in the unity and oneness of Almighty Allah and:

     A Believes in the absolute and unqualified finality of the Prophethood of Muhammad (PBUH), the last of the Prophets B Follows any of the four Sunni schools of jurisprudence C Was born to Muslim parents D Has performed Hajj at least once
146. Question 146 of 313

     Article 249 deals with:

     A Legal proceedings generally, including saving existing suits and proceedings B Judicial salaries C National language D Emergency finance
147. Question 147 of 313

     Under Article 239(7), it is declared for removal of doubt that Parliament's power to amend the Constitution:

     A Has no limitation whatever, whether by addition, modification or repeal B Is limited to non-fundamental provisions C Excludes Islamic provisions specifically D Requires a two-thirds majority in every Provincial Assembly
148. Question 148 of 313

     Under Article 234(3), a Proclamation under this Article ceases to be in force at the expiration of two months unless approved, and in any case cannot remain in force for more than:

     A Three months total B Six months total C One year total D Indefinitely with repeated extensions
149. Question 149 of 313

     Under Article 59(1), as currently in force, the Senate consists of how many members?

     A 87 B 100 C 104 D 96
150. Question 150 of 313

     According to the Preamble, sovereignty over the entire universe belongs to:

     A Almighty Allah alone B The State of Pakistan C The people of Pakistan D Majlis-e-Shoora
151. Question 151 of 313

     Article 246 of the Constitution deals with the definition and classification of:

     A Tribal Areas B Islamic banking zones C Special Economic Zones D Cantonment boards
152. Question 152 of 313

     Under Article 62(2), the disqualifications under paragraphs (d) and (e) relating to Islamic character and knowledge do NOT apply to:

     A Women candidates B Candidates over 60 years of age C A non-Muslim person, who must instead have good moral reputation D Serving civil servants
153. Question 153 of 313

     Article 155 empowers the Council of Common Interests to adjudicate complaints regarding:

     A Interference with water supplies from any natural source or reservoir B Taxation disputes C Border disputes between provinces D Judicial appointments
154. Question 154 of 313

     Under Article 130(6), as amended by the 27th Amendment (2025), the total strength of a Provincial Cabinet shall not exceed how many members, or what percentage of total Assembly membership, whichever is higher?

     A Fifteen members or eleven percent B Twenty members or fifteen percent C Seventeen members or thirteen percent D Twelve members or ten percent
155. Question 155 of 313

     Under Article 227(3), Part IX's Islamic conformity requirement:

     A Applies equally to non-Muslim citizens' personal laws B Overrides all non-Muslim personal law C Applies only to non-Muslims in federal service D Does not affect the personal laws of non-Muslim citizens or their status as citizens
156. Question 156 of 313

     Under Article 241, rules and orders in force immediately before the commencing day continue in force:

     A Only for six months B Permanently, regardless of new legislation C Until the appropriate Legislature makes a law under Article 240, so far as consistent with the Constitution D Only if re-enacted by Presidential Ordinance
157. Question 157 of 313

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

     A Foreign investors B Trade unions C Political parties in opposition D Minorities, including their due representation in Federal and Provincial services
158. Question 158 of 313

     Under Article 225, an election to a seat in Parliament or a Provincial Assembly may be challenged:

     A In any civil court B Through a writ petition in the High Court C Cannot be challenged under any circumstances D Only through an election petition presented to the forum prescribed by law
159. Question 159 of 313

     Under Article 175L(1), the permanent seat of the Federal Constitutional Court is at:

     A Lahore B Islamabad C Karachi D Peshawar
160. Question 160 of 313

     The Constitution of Pakistan was adopted, enacted and given by the people through their representatives in the:

     A Senate B Constituent Assembly C National Assembly D Provincial Assembly
161. Question 161 of 313

     Under Article 68, as amended, no discussion may take place in Parliament regarding the conduct of a Judge of:

     A Only the Supreme Court B The Federal Constitutional Court, the Supreme Court, or a High Court, in discharge of duties C Only a District Court D Any tribunal whatsoever
162. Question 162 of 313

     Under Article 59(3), the Senate is not subject to dissolution, and its members serve a term of:

     A Four years B Five years C Six years D Life tenure
163. Question 163 of 313

     Under Article 238, the Constitution may be amended by:

     A A Presidential Ordinance B Supreme Court order C Act of Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) D A national referendum only
164. Question 164 of 313

     Under Article 44(2), a person may hold the office of President for:

     A No more than two consecutive terms B Any number of consecutive terms C A single term only, non-renewable D No more than three terms in total
165. Question 165 of 313

     Under Article 154, the Council of Common Interests formulates and regulates policy on matters in:

     A The Federal Legislative List, Part I B The Concurrent List C Part II of the Federal Legislative List D The Fifth Schedule
166. Question 166 of 313

     Under Article 8(1), a law inconsistent with the Fundamental Rights conferred by Chapter 1 is:

     A Voidable at the citizen's option B Void to the extent of such inconsistency C Suspended until amended D Referred to Parliament for review
167. Question 167 of 313

     Under Article 230(4), as amended by the 26th Amendment (2024), the Islamic Council must submit its final report within how many years of its appointment?

     A Three years B Five years C Ten years D Seven years
168. Question 168 of 313

     Under Article 54(3), on a requisition by not less than one-fourth of the total membership, the Speaker must summon the National Assembly within:

     A 14 days B 7 days C 21 days D 30 days
169. Question 169 of 313

     Under Article 203D, the standard the Federal Shariat Court applies is repugnancy to the Injunctions of Islam as laid down in:

     A The Holy Quran and Sunnah of the Holy Prophet B Classical juristic consensus only C Statutory precedent alone D Provincial custom
170. Question 170 of 313

     Article 9A, guaranteeing the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment, was inserted by which amendment?

     A 26th Amendment (2024) B 18th Amendment (2010) C 25th Amendment (2018) D 27th Amendment (2025)
171. Question 171 of 313

     Article 20 guarantees, subject to law, public order and morality, the right of every citizen to:

     A Establish a State religion B Compel others to follow his religion C Be exempt from all taxation D Profess, practise and propagate his religion
172. Question 172 of 313

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

     A 25 years B 21 years C 30 years D 35 years
173. Question 173 of 313

     Under Article 168(2), before entering office, the Auditor-General takes his oath before:

     A The Speaker of the National Assembly B The Prime Minister C The Chairman of the Senate D The Chief Justice of Pakistan
174. Question 174 of 313

     Under Article 227(1), all existing laws shall be brought into conformity with the Injunctions of Islam as laid down in:

     A Classical fiqh manuals only B The Holy Quran and Sunnah C Provincial custom D The Objectives Resolution alone
175. Question 175 of 313

     Under Article 46 (as substituted by the 18th Amendment), it is the duty of the Prime Minister to keep the President informed on:

     A Judicial appointments only B Provincial matters only C All matters of internal and foreign policy and legislative proposals D Military operations only
176. Question 176 of 313

     Under Article 17(2), as amended by the 27th Amendment (2025), a Federal Government declaration that a political party is prejudicial to Pakistan's sovereignty must be referred within 15 days to the:

     A Supreme Court B Election Commission of Pakistan C Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan D National Assembly
177. Question 177 of 313

     Under Article 203E(4), a party before the Federal Shariat Court may be represented by a legal practitioner who is a Muslim, enrolled as a High Court advocate for at least how many years, or alternatively by:

     A 3 years / any relative B 5 years / a jurisconsult (Aalim) from the Court's panel C 10 years / a police officer D 7 years / a Provincial Minister
178. Question 178 of 313

     Under Article 213(1), the Chief Election Commissioner is appointed by:

     A The President B Parliament directly C The Supreme Court D The Election Commission itself
179. Question 179 of 313

     Under Article 229, as amended by the 26th Amendment (2024), a House or Provincial Assembly must refer a repugnancy question to the Islamic Council if requested by what fraction of its total membership?

     A One-third B Two-fifths C One-fourth D One-half
180. Question 180 of 313

     Under Article 168(1), the Auditor-General of Pakistan is appointed by:

     A Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) B The Prime Minister C The President D The Supreme Court
181. Question 181 of 313

     Under Article 232(6), while a Proclamation of Emergency is in force, Parliament may extend the National Assembly's term for a period not exceeding:

     A One year B Six months C Two years D Indefinitely, until the emergency ends
182. Question 182 of 313

     Article 19A, the right to information, was inserted by which amendment?

     A 8th Amendment (1985) B 19th Amendment (2011) C 18th Amendment (2010) D 25th Amendment (2018)
183. Question 183 of 313

     Under Article 228(3)(d), the President must ensure that:

     A At least one member is a woman B At least half the members are women C No women serve on the Council D Women serve only in an advisory, non-voting capacity
184. Question 184 of 313

     Under Article 82(1), expenditure charged upon the Federal Consolidated Fund may be:

     A Discussed and voted upon by the National Assembly B Neither discussed nor voted upon C Voted upon only by the Senate D Discussed, but not submitted to a vote, in the National Assembly
185. Question 185 of 313

     Under Article 51(1), as currently in force, the National Assembly has how many total seats?

     A 332 B 336 C 342 D 326
186. Question 186 of 313

     Article 25A obliges the State to provide free and compulsory education to children of age:

     A 3 to 12 years B 5 to 16 years C 6 to 14 years D 4 to 18 years
187. Question 187 of 313

     What is the current status of Article 247, which formerly governed the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA)?

     A It remains fully in force, unchanged B It has been omitted, following the 25th Amendment's merger of FATA into Khyber Pakhtunkhwa C It was expanded to cover all provinces D It was renamed but kept the same content
188. Question 188 of 313

     What happened to the Sixth and Seventh Schedules of the Constitution?

     A They were removed by the 18th Amendment (2010) B They remain fully in force today C They were merged into the Fourth Schedule D They were added by the 27th Amendment (2025)
189. Question 189 of 313

     Under Article 239(1), a Constitution Amendment Bill requires passage by what majority in the originating House?

     A Not less than two-thirds of the total membership B Simple majority of members present and voting C Three-fourths of the total membership D A unanimous vote
190. Question 190 of 313

     Under the further proviso to Article 92(1), inserted by the 18th Amendment, the total strength of the Cabinet (including Ministers of State) shall not exceed what percentage of the total membership of Parliament?

     A 11 percent B 8 percent C 15 percent D 20 percent
191. Question 191 of 313

     Under Article 63(1)(n), a person is disqualified for an unpaid bank loan of what amount or more remaining overdue for over a year?

     A Two million rupees B Five hundred thousand rupees C One million rupees D Five million rupees
192. Question 192 of 313

     Under Article 97, the executive authority of the Federation extends to matters on which Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) has power to make laws, but generally does NOT extend, within a Province, to matters on which:

     A The Provincial Assembly also has power to make laws B The Federal Cabinet has an interest C Local government has jurisdiction D The Governor has discretionary power
193. Question 193 of 313

     Under Article 251(3), a Provincial Assembly may, by law, prescribe measures for:

     A Replacing Urdu as the national language B Teaching, promotion and use of a provincial language in addition to the national language C Banning English entirely within the Province D Making a provincial language the sole official language
194. Question 194 of 313

     Article 237 empowers Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) to make laws:

     A Suspending the entire Constitution B Indemnifying persons for acts done in connection with maintaining or restoring order in any area C Abolishing Provincial Assemblies permanently D Extending the President's term indefinitely
195. Question 195 of 313

     Under Article 105(1), in performing his functions, the Governor acts:

     A Entirely in his own discretion B On the advice of the President only C On the advice of the High Court D On and in accordance with the advice of the Cabinet or Chief Minister
196. Question 196 of 313

     Under Article 175I, an ordinary Judge of the Federal Constitutional Court holds office until age:

     A 62 years B 65 years C 70 years D 68 years
197. Question 197 of 313

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

     A Eight B Ten C Twelve D Fourteen
198. Question 198 of 313

     Article 235 empowers the President to proclaim a state of emergency where:

     A A Province requests military assistance B A Provincial election is contested C The economic life, financial stability or credit of Pakistan (or any part) is threatened D A treaty needs urgent ratification
199. Question 199 of 313

     Under Article 203D(1), the Federal Shariat Court may examine whether a law is repugnant to the Injunctions of Islam:

     A Only on a citizen's petition B Only on Federal Government reference C Only when directed by the Supreme Court D Either of its own motion, or on the petition of a citizen, the Federal Government, or a Provincial Government
200. Question 200 of 313

     Under Article 206(2), a High Court Judge who declines appointment to the Federal Constitutional Court or Supreme Court is:

     A Automatically promoted anyway B Suspended without pay C Deemed to have retired from office, with pension entitlement D Required to resign entirely, forfeiting pension
201. Question 201 of 313

     Article 5(1) declares that the basic duty of every citizen is:

     A Loyalty to the State B Payment of taxes C Military service D Voting in elections
202. Question 202 of 313

     Under Article 243(5), the office of the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee stood abolished with effect from:

     A 21 October 2024 B 13 November 2025 C 27 November 2025 D 1 January 2026
203. Question 203 of 313

     Under Article 203G, decisions of the Federal Shariat Court on a matter within its jurisdiction are, subject to any Article 203F appeal:

     A Binding on the High Courts and courts subordinate to them, and on the Federal and Provincial Governments B Purely advisory and non-binding C Binding only on the parties to that specific case D Subject to independent review by every High Court
204. Question 204 of 313

     Under Article 179, an ordinary Judge of the Supreme Court holds office until age:

     A 62 years B 68 years C 70 years D 65 years
205. Question 205 of 313

     Article 77 provides that no tax shall be levied for Federation purposes except:

     A By or under the authority of an Act of Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) B By executive order of the Federal Government C By Provincial legislation D By local government by-law
206. Question 206 of 313

     Under the proviso to Article 175F(1)(c), no FCC appeal lies against a High Court's Article 199 order in cases relating to:

     A Constitutional interpretation B Rent and family matters (except guardianship) C Fundamental rights violations D Inter-provincial disputes
207. Question 207 of 313

     Under Article 63(1)(h), a person convicted for an offence involving moral turpitude and sentenced to imprisonment of not less than how many years is disqualified (unless 5 years have passed since release)?

     A One year B Three years C Five years D Two years
208. Question 208 of 313

     Under Article 203, a High Court's relationship to courts subordinate to it is one of:

     A Advisory guidance only B No formal relationship C Supervision and control D Shared original jurisdiction
209. Question 209 of 313

     Under the proviso to Article 91(5), as amended, there is:

     A A two-term limit on the office of Prime Minister B No restriction on the number of terms for the office of Prime Minister C A maximum of three terms D A lifetime single-term limit
210. Question 210 of 313

     Under Article 53(7)(c), the Speaker/Deputy Speaker may be removed by a resolution passed by:

     A A simple majority present and voting, with 3 days' notice B Two-thirds of the total membership C A majority of the total membership, with not less than 7 days' notice D Unanimous vote of the House
211. Question 211 of 313

     Article 28 guarantees the right of citizens with a distinct language, script or culture to preserve and promote it, subject to:

     A Article 251 B No conditions C Article 8 only D Approval of the Council of Common Interests
212. Question 212 of 313

     Under Article 136(1), a no-confidence resolution against the Chief Minister must be moved by not less than what percentage of the Provincial Assembly's total membership?

     A 10 percent B 20 percent C 15 percent D 25 percent
213. Question 213 of 313

     Under Article 1, Pakistan shall be a Federal Republic to be known as:

     A The Republic of Pakistan B The Federation of Pakistan C The Democratic Republic of Pakistan D The Islamic Republic of Pakistan
214. Question 214 of 313

     Under Article 41(2), a person is qualified for election as President only if he is a Muslim of not less than:

     A 35 years of age B 40 years of age C 50 years of age D 45 years of age
215. Question 215 of 313

     Under Article 175A(18)-(19), inserted by the 26th Amendment (2024), if a High Court Judge's annual performance evaluation remains unsatisfactory after an improvement period, the Commission refers the matter to the:

     A Supreme Judicial Council B Federal Constitutional Court C President directly D Parliamentary Committee
216. Question 216 of 313

     Under Article 106(1), which Province's Provincial Assembly has the highest total number of seats?

     A Sindh B Punjab C Khyber Pakhtunkhwa D Balochistan
217. Question 217 of 313

     Under Article 203E(6), a legal practitioner or jurisconsult appearing before the Federal Shariat Court is required to:

     A Argue purely on the client's behalf like ordinary advocacy B Remain silent unless questioned C State, expound and interpret the Injunctions of Islam relevant to the proceedings, in writing D Only cite Pakistani case law
218. Question 218 of 313

     Under Article 177(2)(a), a person is qualified for appointment as a Supreme Court Judge if he has been a High Court Judge for at least:

     A 3 years B 5 years C 7 years D 10 years
219. Question 219 of 313

     Under Article 89(1), the President's power to promulgate an Ordinance may be exercised only when:

     A The Senate or National Assembly is not in session and immediate action is necessary B Parliament requests it C A state of emergency has been declared D The Supreme Court authorizes it
220. Question 220 of 313

     Under Article 232(1), a Proclamation of Emergency for internal disturbance beyond a Provincial Government's control requires:

     A No Provincial input at all B A Resolution from the Provincial Assembly of that Province C Approval of the Chief Minister only, informally D A Supreme Court order first
221. Question 221 of 313

     Under Article 175A(1), the body responsible for nominating Judges to the superior judiciary is the:

     A Supreme Judicial Council B Judicial Commission of Pakistan C Parliamentary Committee alone D Pakistan Bar Council
222. Question 222 of 313

     Under Article 263(1)(a), in the Constitution, words importing the masculine gender:

     A Exclude females entirely B Apply only to holders of specific named offices C Require separate gender-neutral drafting throughout D Shall be taken to include females
223. Question 223 of 313

     Under Article 73(4), the decision on whether a Bill is a Money Bill is made by:

     A The Speaker of the National Assembly, and it is final B The Prime Minister C The Supreme Court D A joint parliamentary committee
224. Question 224 of 313

     Article 39 directs the State to enable people from all parts of Pakistan to participate in:

     A The civil service only B The Armed Forces of Pakistan C Parliament only D The judiciary only
225. Question 225 of 313

     Under Article 233(2), during an emergency, the President may by Order suspend:

     A All Fundamental Rights automatically B Only property rights C The right to move any Court for enforcement of specified Fundamental Rights under Chapter 1 of Part II D Only the right to a fair trial
226. Question 226 of 313

     Under Article 75(1), when a Bill is presented for assent, the President must act within:

     A 7 days B 10 days C 14 days D 30 days
227. Question 227 of 313

     Under Article 251(2), the English language may continue to be used for official purposes:

     A Until arrangements are made for its replacement by Urdu B Permanently, with no restriction C Only in the judiciary D Only for international correspondence
228. Question 228 of 313

     Under Article 239(6), a Constitution amendment's validity:

     A May be challenged within one year of enactment B Is subject to Supreme Court pre-clearance C May be reviewed by the Council of Islamic Ideology D Shall not be called into question in any Court on any ground whatsoever
229. Question 229 of 313

     Under Article 199(1A), inserted by the 26th Amendment (2024), a High Court:

     A Gained expanded suo motu powers B Was barred from acting on its own motion or in the nature of suo motu jurisdiction beyond a filed application C Lost all writ jurisdiction D Gained the power to try criminal appeals directly
230. Question 230 of 313

     Under Article 140(1), the Advocate-General for a Province must be qualified to be appointed a Judge of the:

     A Federal Constitutional Court B Supreme Court C Federal Shariat Court D High Court
231. Question 231 of 313

     Under Article 240, appointments to the service of Pakistan and the terms and conditions of such service are regulated by:

     A Executive order only, with no legislative basis B Act of the appropriate Legislature (Parliament for Federal service, Provincial Assembly for Provincial service) C The Public Service Commission's own rules exclusively D International labour conventions
232. Question 232 of 313

     Under Article 242(1A), the Chairman of the Federal Public Service Commission is appointed by:

     A The Prime Minister B Parliament by resolution C The Chief Justice of Pakistan D The President, in his discretion
233. Question 233 of 313

     Under Article 63A(1)(b), a defection declaration may be triggered by a member voting contrary to party direction on all of the following EXCEPT:

     A Election of the Prime Minister or Chief Minister B A vote of confidence or no-confidence C A private member's resolution of no legal effect D A Money Bill or Constitution (Amendment) Bill
234. Question 234 of 313

     Under Article 70(3), if a Bill is rejected or not passed within 90 days, it may be considered in a:

     A Presidential ordinance instead B Provincial Assembly C Joint sitting, passed by majority present and voting D Referendum
235. Question 235 of 313

     Under Article 233(1), during a Proclamation of Emergency, the State's power to legislate or act despite Articles 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 24 means those Fundamental Rights are:

     A Permanently abolished B Temporarily not a bar to State action, though such laws lapse when the emergency ends C Replaced entirely by Ordinance D Unaffected — this Article does not touch Fundamental Rights
236. Question 236 of 313

     What happened to Article 184 (the Supreme Court's original jurisdiction over inter-governmental disputes and public-importance fundamental rights matters)?

     A It remains fully in force, unchanged B It was entirely omitted by the 27th Amendment (2025); the jurisdiction moved to Article 175E under the FCC C It was only renumbered as Article 184A D It was expanded to cover all civil disputes
237. Question 237 of 313

     Under Article 228(1), the Council of Islamic Ideology was to be constituted within how many days of the commencing day?

     A 90 days B 30 days C 60 days D 180 days
238. Question 238 of 313

     Under Article 95(1), a no-confidence resolution against the Prime Minister must be moved by not less than what percentage of the National Assembly's total membership?

     A 10 percent B 15 percent C 20 percent D 25 percent
239. Question 239 of 313

     Under Article 175C(2), a person is qualified for appointment as an FCC Judge if he is or has been a Judge of the Supreme Court, OR has been a High Court Judge for at least how many years, OR has been a High Court advocate (and Supreme Court advocate) for at least how many years?

     A 5 years / 20 years B 3 years / 15 years C 7 years / 25 years D 10 years / 15 years
240. Question 240 of 313

     Article 255 provides that a required oath of office:

     A May be waived entirely at the officeholder's discretion B Must always be administered exactly as written, with no flexibility C Applies only to the President D May, in appropriate circumstances, be made at a later time, or before a different authorized person than usually specified
241. Question 241 of 313

     Under Article 204(1), as amended by the 27th Amendment, 'Court' for contempt purposes means:

     A Only the Supreme Court B The Federal Constitutional Court or the Supreme Court, or a High Court C Any court whatsoever, including District Courts D Only a High Court
242. Question 242 of 313

     Under Article 209(6), as amended, the Council must generally report its findings within six months of a reference — except where the ground is refusal of an Article 200 transfer, in which case the deadline is:

     A 30 days B 7 days C 15 days D 60 days
243. Question 243 of 313

     Under Article 38(f), as substituted by the 26th Amendment (2024), the State shall eliminate riba completely before:

     A 1 January 2028 B 1 January 2025 C 1 January 2030 D As early as possible, with no fixed date
244. Question 244 of 313

     Under Article 112(1), the Provincial Assembly stands dissolved how long after the Chief Minister advises the Governor to dissolve it?

     A 24 hours B 48 hours C 72 hours D 7 days
245. Question 245 of 313

     Under Article 104, when the Governor is unable to perform his functions, who acts in his place?

     A The senior-most Provincial Minister B The Chief Secretary C The Speaker of the Provincial Assembly D The Advocate-General
246. Question 246 of 313

     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 sittings?

     A 20 days B 30 days C 60 days D 40 days
247. Question 247 of 313

     Under Article 129(1), the executive authority of a Province is exercised in the name of the Governor by the Provincial Government, consisting of:

     A The Governor and Provincial Secretaries B The Chief Minister and Provincial Ministers, acting through the Chief Minister C The Advocate-General and Cabinet D The Chief Secretary alone
248. Question 248 of 313

     Under Article 207(3), a person who has held office as a permanent Judge of the Federal Constitutional Court or Supreme Court is permanently barred from:

     A Pleading or acting in any court or before any authority in Pakistan B Voting in elections C Holding any government position ever again D Practising as an advocate only in his home province
249. Question 249 of 313

     Under Article 175A(2)(vi), the Judicial Commission includes an advocate nominated by the Pakistan Bar Council who has practised in the Supreme Court for at least:

     A 10 years B 20 years C 25 years D 15 years
250. Question 250 of 313

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

     A 90 working days B 100 working days C 150 working days D 130 working days
251. Question 251 of 313

     Under Article 245(3), while the Armed Forces are acting in aid of civil power in a given area, a High Court:

     A Retains full, unrestricted Article 199 jurisdiction there B Gains expanded jurisdiction over military matters C Must relocate its principal seat D Shall not exercise Article 199 jurisdiction in relation to that area (with an exception for proceedings already pending)
252. Question 252 of 313

     Under Article 175A(2), as amended by the 27th Amendment (2025), for appointments to the Federal Constitutional Court and Supreme Court, who chairs the Judicial Commission?

     A The Chief Justice of Pakistan always B The Federal Law Minister C The senior amongst the Chief Justice of the FCC and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court D The Attorney-General
253. Question 253 of 313

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

     A Prorogation of the House B The end of each session C A change in Prime Minister D Dissolution of the National Assembly
254. Question 254 of 313

     Under Article 244, every member of the Armed Forces takes an oath:

     A Before the Chief Justice of Pakistan B In the form set out in the Third Schedule C Before the Chief of the Army Staff exclusively D Only upon promotion to officer rank
255. Question 255 of 313

     Article 13 protects a person from being:

     A Detained without trial B Denied bail in all circumstances C Prosecuted or punished for the same offence more than once, or compelled to be a witness against himself D Tried by a military court
256. Question 256 of 313

     Under Article 245(1), the Armed Forces defend Pakistan against external aggression and, subject to law, act:

     A Independently of any civilian instruction B Only under United Nations mandate C In aid of civil power when called upon to do so D Solely under Provincial Government direction
257. Question 257 of 313

     Article 26(1) prohibits discrimination against a citizen's access to places of public entertainment or resort on the ground only of:

     A Political affiliation B Employment status C Race, religion, caste, sex, residence or place of birth D Educational qualification
258. Question 258 of 313

     Under Article 248(1), the President, a Governor, the Prime Minister, Federal/Provincial Ministers, and the Chief Minister are not answerable to any court for:

     A Any act whatsoever, without exception B Personal criminal conduct unrelated to office C The exercise of powers and performance of functions of their respective offices D Acts committed before taking office
259. Question 259 of 313

     Under Article 6(1), abrogating or subverting the Constitution by use of force or show of force constitutes:

     A Sedition B High treason C Contempt of Parliament D An act of war
260. Question 260 of 313

     Under Article 142(a), Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) has exclusive power to make laws on matters in the:

     A Concurrent Legislative List B Provincial Legislative List C Residuary List D Federal Legislative List
261. Question 261 of 313

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

     A Public Account of the Federation B Federal Consolidated Fund C National Development Fund D Contingency Fund
262. Question 262 of 313

     Under Article 55(2), if less than what fraction of the total National Assembly membership is present, the sitting must be adjourned or suspended?

     A One-tenth B One-fourth C One-third D One-half
263. Question 263 of 313

     Under the proviso to Article 175I, the Chief Justice of the Federal Constitutional Court holds that specific office for a fixed term of:

     A Three years B One year C Two years D Five years
264. Question 264 of 313

     Under Article 48(1), in exercising his functions, the President shall act:

     A Entirely in his own discretion B On and in accordance with the advice of the Cabinet or Prime Minister C Only on the advice of the Chief Justice D Only as directed by Parliament
265. Question 265 of 313

     Under Article 251(1), the national language of Pakistan is:

     A English B Punjabi C Urdu D A trilingual system with no single national language
266. Question 266 of 313

     Article 1(2)(b) refers to the Islamabad Capital Territory as the:

     A National Capital B Federal Capital C Central Territory D Union Territory
267. Question 267 of 313

     Under Article 59(2), Senate seats allocated to a Province are filled through:

     A First-past-the-post voting B Proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote C Direct popular election D Presidential nomination
268. Question 268 of 313

     A Judge of the Federal Shariat Court, other than the Chief Justice, normally holds that specific appointment for a term of:

     A 2 years B 4 years C 3 years D 5 years
269. Question 269 of 313

     Under Article 239, if the Bill is passed by the second House WITH amendments, it must be:

     A Sent directly to the President regardless B Sent back to the originating House for reconsideration C Automatically deemed rejected D Referred to the Supreme Court
270. Question 270 of 313

     Under Article 175E(5), the Federal Constitutional Court may call for the record of any pending case, on its own motion, if the case involves:

     A A civil dispute over Rs. 10 million B A criminal appeal from a Sessions Court C A substantial question of law as to interpretation of the Constitution D Any Provincial matter whatsoever
271. Question 271 of 313

     Under Article 175(3), the Judiciary was to be separated progressively from the Executive within how many years of the commencing day?

     A Fourteen years B Five years C Ten years D Twenty years
272. Question 272 of 313

     Under Article 91(4), the Prime Minister is elected by:

     A The votes of the majority of the total membership of the National Assembly B A simple majority of members present and voting C Direct popular vote D The President's discretion
273. Question 273 of 313

     Under Article 212(1), Administrative Courts or Tribunals may be given exclusive jurisdiction over matters including:

     A Constitutional interpretation B Criminal trials for murder C Terms and conditions of persons in the service of Pakistan, including disciplinary matters D Election disputes
274. Question 274 of 313

     Under Article 6(3), the power to provide for punishment of persons guilty of high treason lies with:

     A The President B The Supreme Court C The Federal Cabinet D Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament), by law
275. Question 275 of 313

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

     A 60 days B 120 days C 90 days D 180 days
276. Question 276 of 313

     Under Article 73(1), a Money Bill must originate in the:

     A Senate B Either House at the mover's choice C Joint sitting only D National Assembly
277. Question 277 of 313

     The Second Schedule to the Constitution governs:

     A The Election of the President B Judges' oaths C The Federal Legislative List D Judges' pensions
278. Question 278 of 313

     Under Article 209(5), as amended by the 27th Amendment, grounds for Council inquiry into a Judge now include all of the following EXCEPT:

     A Physical or mental incapacity B Inefficiency in performance of duties C Guilty of misconduct D Political disagreement with government policy
279. Question 279 of 313

     Under Article 113, the qualifications and disqualifications for Provincial Assembly membership are those set out in:

     A Articles 106 and 107 B A separate schedule specific to each province C Articles 62 and 63 (applied by reference) D Provincial legislation only
280. Question 280 of 313

     The Fourth Schedule to the Constitution sets out:

     A Judges' remuneration scales B Oaths of Office C The Legislative Lists (the Federal Legislative List, referenced by Article 142) D Presidential election procedure
281. Question 281 of 313

     Under Article 194, the Chief Justice of a Provincial High Court takes his oath before:

     A The Governor B The President C The Chief Justice of Pakistan D The Chief Justice of the FCC
282. Question 282 of 313

     Article 23 gives every citizen the right to acquire, hold and dispose of property, subject to:

     A No restrictions whatsoever B Approval of the Provincial Assembly C The Constitution and reasonable restrictions imposed by law in the public interest D A property ceiling fixed by the President
283. Question 283 of 313

     Under Article 199(1)(b)(i), the writ enabling a High Court to examine whether a person's detention is lawful is commonly known as:

     A Certiorari B Mandamus C Quo warranto D Habeas corpus
284. Question 284 of 313

     Article 66(1) grants members freedom of speech in Parliament, meaning no member shall be liable to any court proceedings for:

     A Anything said or any vote given in Parliament B Anything said outside Parliament C Personal statements to the press D Actions taken before becoming a member
285. Question 285 of 313

     Article 19 (Freedom of speech) subjects freedom of speech and of the press to reasonable restrictions in the interest of all of the following EXCEPT:

     A Glory of Islam B Personal convenience of public officials C Integrity, security or defence of Pakistan D Contempt of court
286. Question 286 of 313

     Under Article 101(2), a Governor must be at least how many years of age and qualified for National Assembly election?

     A 35 years B 30 years C 40 years D 45 years
287. Question 287 of 313

     Article 9 (Security of person) provides that no person shall be deprived of life or liberty except:

     A By executive order B During a state of emergency C By a Presidential ordinance D Save in accordance with law
288. Question 288 of 313

     Under Article 160(1), a National Finance Commission must be constituted within six months of the commencing day, and thereafter at intervals not exceeding:

     A Three years B Four years C Five years D Seven years
289. Question 289 of 313

     Under Article 203C, the permanent seat of the Federal Shariat Court is at:

     A Lahore B Islamabad C Karachi D Peshawar
290. Question 290 of 313

     Under Article 117(2), a Bill pending in a Provincial Assembly lapses upon:

     A Prorogation of the Assembly B A change of Chief Minister C Dissolution of the Assembly D The end of each financial year
291. Question 291 of 313

     Under Article 106(1), the Balochistan Provincial Assembly has a total of how many seats?

     A 145 B 168 C 65 D 371
292. Question 292 of 313

     Under Article 175E(2), in exercising its exclusive original jurisdiction over inter-governmental disputes, the Federal Constitutional Court shall pronounce:

     A Binding orders with immediate enforcement powers B Advisory opinions only C Interim injunctions only D Declaratory judgments only
293. Question 293 of 313

     Under Article 44(1), the President's term of office is:

     A Four years B Six years C Seven years D Five years
294. Question 294 of 313

     Under Article 177(2)(b), a High Court advocate qualifies for Supreme Court appointment after practising for at least:

     A 10 years B 20 years C 15 years D 25 years
295. Question 295 of 313

     Under Article 90(1), executive authority of the Federation is exercised in the name of the President by the Federal Government, which acts through:

     A The Cabinet Secretary B The Chief Justice C The Prime Minister, who is the chief executive of the Federation D The Speaker of the National Assembly
296. Question 296 of 313

     Under Article 58(1), the National Assembly stands dissolved how long after the Prime Minister advises the President to dissolve it?

     A 24 hours B 72 hours C 48 hours D 7 days
297. Question 297 of 313

     Under Article 228(3)(b), the President must ensure that not less than how many Council members are, or have been, Judges of the Supreme Court or a High Court?

     A One B Three C Two D Four
298. Question 298 of 313

     Under Article 189(2), as amended by the 27th Amendment, Supreme Court decisions on questions of law bind all other courts EXCEPT:

     A The Federal Constitutional Court B High Courts C The Federal Shariat Court D District Courts
299. Question 299 of 313

     Before entering office, the President makes his oath before the:

     A Speaker of the National Assembly B Chairman of the Senate C Chief Justice of Pakistan D Chief Election Commissioner
300. Question 300 of 313

     Article 234 empowers the President to issue a Proclamation in the case of:

     A War with a foreign country B A natural disaster C A pandemic D Failure of constitutional machinery in a Province
301. Question 301 of 313

     Under Article 102, before entering office, a Governor makes his oath before the:

     A President B Chief Justice of the High Court C Chief Justice of Pakistan D Speaker of the Provincial Assembly
302. Question 302 of 313

     Under Article 215(1), the term of office for the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commission members is:

     A Three years B Four years C Six years D Five years
303. Question 303 of 313

     Under Article 193(2), a person is qualified for High Court appointment if he is a citizen of Pakistan, not less than 40 years of age, and has been a High Court advocate for at least how many years, OR held judicial office for at least how many years?

     A 5 years / 5 years B 15 years / 15 years C 10 years / 15 years D 10 years / 10 years
304. Question 304 of 313

     Under the proviso to Article 234(1), the President's emergency powers over a Province may NOT be used to assume powers vested in:

     A A High Court B The Provincial Assembly C The Chief Minister D The Provincial Cabinet
305. Question 305 of 313

     Under Article 154(3), the Council of Common Interests must meet at least once in every:

     A 30 days B 60 days C 120 days D 90 days
306. Question 306 of 313

     Under Article 47(8), a resolution declaring the President unfit or guilty requires the votes of not less than:

     A Two-thirds of the total membership of Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) B A simple majority of the joint sitting C Three-fourths of the total membership D One-half of the total membership
307. Question 307 of 313

     Under Article 214, the Chief Election Commissioner takes his oath before:

     A The President B The Speaker of the National Assembly C The Chief Justice of Pakistan D The outgoing CEC
308. Question 308 of 313

     Which of the following is NOT listed among Pakistan's provinces under Article 1(2)(a)?

     A Gilgit-Baltistan B Balochistan C Khyber Pakhtunkhwa D Sindh
309. Question 309 of 313

     The Third Schedule to the Constitution contains:

     A Legislative subject-matter lists B Oaths of Office for the President, Judges, Ministers, and other officeholders C Rules for Provincial boundary changes D The Objectives Resolution text
310. Question 310 of 313

     Under Article 262, periods of time for constitutional purposes are reckoned according to:

     A The Islamic (Hijri) calendar exclusively B The Bikrami calendar C The Gregorian calendar D Whichever calendar a court prefers
311. Question 311 of 313

     Under Article 218, the Election Commission's core duty is to organize and conduct elections in a manner that is:

     A Honest, just, fair and in accordance with law, guarding against corrupt practices B Cost-efficient above all C Determined solely by the ruling party D Conducted only in the capital
312. Question 312 of 313

     Under the proviso to Article 179, inserted by the 26th Amendment (2024), the Chief Justice of Pakistan's term in that specific office is capped at:

     A Three years B One year C Two years D Five years
313. Question 313 of 313

     Under Article 144(1), Parliament may legislate on a matter outside the Federal Legislative List for one or more Provinces if:

     A The President so directs B The Supreme Court authorizes it C A national referendum approves it D The relevant Provincial Assembly(ies) pass a resolution requesting it

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