Constitution of Pakistan 1973 Law GAT MCQs Test 5

1. Question 1 of 49

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

   A Three years B Five years C Fifteen years D Ten years
2. Question 2 of 49

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

   A The Provincial Assembly alone B The relevant High Court's Bar Association C The President, after consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court concerned and the Governor D The Federal Constitutional Court
3. Question 3 of 49

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

   A The Chief Justice of Pakistan/relevant Chief Justices and the consent considerations under the Article B The Provincial Governor alone C The Senate Standing Committee D The Federal Cabinet collectively
4. Question 4 of 49

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

   A Ten B Six C Eight D Five
5. Question 5 of 49

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

   A The President directly B The Governor of the Province (or his nominee) C The Chief Justice of the Federal Constitutional Court D The Chief Justice of Pakistan
6. Question 6 of 49

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

   A Article 199, without restriction B Article 184, without restriction C No exception exists at all D Article 212(3), allowing appeal to the Supreme Court with leave
7. Question 7 of 49

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

   A The Anti-Terrorism Court B The Federal Constitutional Court C The Election Commission tribunal D The Federal Shariat Court
8. Question 8 of 49

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

   A Fifty thousand rupees B Two million rupees C Five hundred thousand rupees D One million rupees
9. Question 9 of 49

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

   A A formal court order B Public gazette notification only, without written resignation C Writing under hand addressed to the President D Verbal notice to Parliament
10. Question 10 of 49

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

    A The judge reaches retirement age B The Chief Justice independently terminates it C One year has elapsed automatically D Revoked by the President
11. Question 11 of 49

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

    A The Federal Constitutional Court and the Supreme Court B Only the Federal Constitutional Court C Only the Supreme Court D High Courts exclusively
12. Question 12 of 49

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

    A Judgments of foreign courts under reciprocal agreements B Judgments of the Federal Shariat Court C Any judgment pronounced or order made by the Supreme Court itself D Provincial Assembly resolutions
13. Question 13 of 49

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

    A Any Provincial law only B International treaties C The Objectives Resolution D The Constitution
14. Question 14 of 49

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

    A Concurrent jurisdiction for all superior courts B An ouster of other courts' jurisdiction over Shariat Court matters, subject to the Article 203F appeal route C A right of direct appeal to the President D Mandatory referral of all cases to the Federal Shariat Court first
15. Question 15 of 49

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

    A Ten years B Five years C Fifteen years D Twelve years
16. Question 16 of 49

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

    A Karachi B Islamabad C Lahore D Rawalpindi
17. Question 17 of 49

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

    A Article 270AA B Article 199 itself, read with Article 8 C Article 184 (still active) D Article 6
18. Question 18 of 49

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

    A The Chief Justice of Pakistan so directs B Immediately upon the amendment's passage C The Federal Constitutional Court issues a notification D The relevant legislative body adopts a resolution giving effect to the provision
19. Question 19 of 49

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

    A The Federal Constitutional Court only handles tax matters B The Federal Shariat Court was created by the 27th Amendment C Both courts have identical jurisdiction D The Federal Shariat Court examines repugnancy of laws to Islamic injunctions, while the Federal Constitutional Court has exclusive jurisdiction over general constitutional interpretation and fundamental rights enforcement
20. Question 20 of 49

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

    A Never part of the Constitution B Renumbered as 175E provisions within the same chapter C Omitted by the 27th Amendment, 2025 D Only ever applicable to High Courts
21. Question 21 of 49

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

    A Repugnant to the Injunctions of Islam B Repugnant to international law C Inconsistent with Fundamental Rights D Ultra vires the Federal Legislative List
22. Question 22 of 49

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

    A The Federal Constitutional Court B No appeal lies at all C The Shariat Appellate Bench of the Supreme Court D A Provincial High Court
23. Question 23 of 49

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

    A The Provincial Governor B The Chief Justice of the relevant High Court C The Provincial Assembly by resolution D Law, or as fixed by the President until then
24. Question 24 of 49

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

    A The Provincial Governor's office B The High Court of that Province C A Sessions Court of that district D The Federal Government directly
25. Question 25 of 49

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

    A The Federal Constitutional Court directly B A Bench of two or more judges of the same High Court, in such manner as may be specified by High Court rules C No appeal lies at all D The Supreme Court directly
26. Question 26 of 49

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

    A Sixty years B Sixty-two years C Sixty-five years D Sixty-eight years
27. Question 27 of 49

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

    A It may act freely without any application B It must seek Supreme Court approval first C It applies only to criminal matters D It may not act beyond the contents of an application filed under the Article
28. Question 28 of 49

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

    A Contempt of court B Electoral malpractice C Tax evasion D Defamation
29. Question 29 of 49

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

    A The 18th Amendment, 2010 B The 27th Amendment, 2025 C The 26th Amendment, 2024 D The 25th Amendment, 2018
30. Question 30 of 49

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

    A Verbal notice to the Chief Justice B A resolution passed by Parliament C Writing under his hand addressed to the President D Public announcement only
31. Question 31 of 49

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

    A The Judicial Commission B The Supreme Judicial Council C Constitutional Benches D The Federal Shariat Bench
32. Question 32 of 49

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

    A Oath wording B Remuneration and other terms and conditions of service C Appointment procedure D Retirement age only
33. Question 33 of 49

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

    A On its own / in the nature of suo motu jurisdiction beyond the contents of an application filed B On constitutional matters at all C On any application from an aggrieved person D On habeas corpus petitions
34. Question 34 of 49

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

    A Three years B Five years C One year D Two years
35. Question 35 of 49

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

    A Provincial Bar Councils B The President directly C The Chief Justice alone D The Judicial Commission of Pakistan, from time to time
36. Question 36 of 49

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

    A Approval of the Federal Constitutional Court B A two-thirds majority of the full court C Any Act of Parliament and rules made by the Supreme Court D No restriction whatsoever
37. Question 37 of 49

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

    A Approval from the Ministry of Law and Justice B The Constitution and any Act of Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) C No restriction whatsoever D Provincial High Court consent
38. Question 38 of 49

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

    A Only the Federal Shariat Court B Only High Courts C All other courts in Pakistan, including the Supreme Court D No other court; FCC rulings are advisory only
39. Question 39 of 49

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

    A Only a serving High Court judge B A person who is, or has been, or is qualified to be, a Judge of the Supreme Court (or qualifying Federal Shariat Court judge per 2024 amendment) C Only a retired Supreme Court Chief Justice D Only an Aalim with no judicial background
40. Question 40 of 49

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

    A Ad-hoc Judges are always permanent appointments B Acting Judges can only be appointed during martial law C Acting Judges are typically sitting High Court judges elevated temporarily, while Ad-hoc Judges may include retired Supreme Court judges D Both terms refer to exactly the same category of appointment
41. Question 41 of 49

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

    A Election Tribunal B Labour Appellate Tribunal C Banking Tribunal D Anti-Terrorism Tribunal
42. Question 42 of 49

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

    A Three years, extendable B A fixed five-year term C Until retirement age with no fixed term D Two years only, non-renewable
43. Question 43 of 49

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

    A Election laws exclusively B Provincial labour laws only C Federal taxation laws only D Muslim personal law and procedural laws of any court/tribunal
44. Question 44 of 49

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

    A Terms and conditions applicable to a judge appointed temporarily/on additional basis B Appointment of Acting Attorney-General C Election of judges by Parliament D Provincial High Court budget allocation
45. Question 45 of 49

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

    A The Chief Justice of Pakistan exclusively B The President only C The Speaker of the Provincial Assembly D The Governor of the Province, or the Chief Justice of that High Court, as applicable
46. Question 46 of 49

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

    A Disqualification of legislators B Contempt of court generally C Misconduct against judges of the superior judiciary D Disputes between provinces
47. Question 47 of 49

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

    A Election disputes B Tax appeals exclusively C Terms and conditions of persons in the service of Pakistan D Family law disputes
48. Question 48 of 49

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

    A Advisory jurisdiction B Pakistan's writ jurisdiction C Appellate criminal jurisdiction only D Original jurisdiction in inter-governmental disputes
49. Question 49 of 49

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

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

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