ISSB - Pak Army Officer Selection Pakistan Affairs: Constitution MCQs

Practice Constitution MCQs for ISSB - Pak Army Officer Selection Pakistan Affairs — topic-wise sets with solved answers.

ISSB - Pak Army Officer Selection Pakistan Affairs: Constitution MCQs — sample questions

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The national language of Pakistan is:

    • A) Punjabi
    • B) Urdu
    • C) Sindhi
    • D) English

    Answer: Urdu

    Explanation: Article 251 of the Constitution declares Urdu the national language. English is official for government/business; provincial languages have regional status.

  2. Question 2

    Q2. Objectives Resolution was adopted in:

    • A) 1947
    • B) 1949
    • C) 1956
    • D) 1973

    Answer: 1949

    Explanation: March 1949 - Objectives Resolution laid Islamic democratic principles guiding later constitutions. 1973 Constitution is the current one.

  3. Question 3

    Q3. Objectives Resolution adopted in:

    • A) 1947
    • B) 1949
    • C) 1956
    • D) 1973

    Answer: 1949

    Explanation: March 1949 - guiding principles for later constitutions. Link dates and events to the official Pakistan Studies syllabus for ISSB.

  4. Question 4

    Q4. National language of Pakistan (Constitution):

    • A) Punjabi
    • B) Urdu
    • C) Sindhi
    • D) English

    Answer: Urdu

    Explanation: Article 251 - Urdu is national language; English is official for government.

  5. Question 5

    Q5. Constitution of Pakistan was fully adopted in:

    • A) 1956
    • B) 1962
    • C) 1973
    • D) 1949

    Answer: 1973

    Explanation: 1973 Constitution is the current supreme law. 1956 was the first republican constitution.

  6. Question 6

    Q6. Which amendment declared Ahmadis non-Muslims?

    • A) Second
    • B) Third
    • C) Fourth
    • D) Fifth

    Answer: Fourth

    Explanation: Fourth Amendment (1974) - constitutional definition of 'Muslim' for office purposes. Link dates and events to the official Pakistan Studies syllabus for ISSB.

  7. Question 7

    Q7. Senate of Pakistan has how many members?

    • A) 100
    • B) 104
    • C) 342
    • D) 372

    Answer: 104

    Explanation: 104 senators with provincial representation. 342 is National Assembly strength. Link dates and events to the official Pakistan Studies syllabus for ISSB.

  8. Question 8

    Q8. Pakistan's first constitution was promulgated in:

    • A) 1947
    • B) 1956
    • C) 1962
    • D) 1973

    Answer: 1956

    Explanation: 1956 made Pakistan an Islamic republic. 1973 is the current living constitution.

  9. Question 9

    Q9. Pakistan became a republic in:

    • A) 1947
    • B) 1956
    • C) 1962
    • D) 1973

    Answer: 1956

    Explanation: First constitution of 1956 made Pakistan an Islamic republic. 1947 was independence under Governor-General.

  10. Question 10

    Q10. Eighteenth Amendment passed in:

    • A) 2008
    • B) 2010
    • C) 2013
    • D) 2018

    Answer: 2010

    Explanation: 2010 amendment restored parliamentary supremacy and provincial autonomy. Link dates and events to the official Pakistan Studies syllabus for ISSB.

  11. Question 11

    Q11. The Objectives Resolution was passed in which year?

    • A) 1947
    • B) 1949
    • C) 1956
    • D) 1973

    Answer: 1949

    Explanation: The Objectives Resolution was passed by the Constituent Assembly in March 1949. It later became part of the Constitution.

  12. Question 12

    Q12. The current Constitution of Pakistan was enforced in which year?

    • A) 1956
    • B) 1962
    • C) 1973
    • D) 1985

    Answer: 1973

    Explanation: The Constitution of 1973 is Pakistan's current constitution. Earlier constitutions were adopted in 1956 and 1962.

  13. Question 13

    Q13. According to the 1973 Constitution, Pakistan is a:

    • A) Presidential republic only
    • B) Federal parliamentary republic
    • C) Unitary monarchy
    • D) Military dictatorship by law

    Answer: Federal parliamentary republic

    Explanation: The 1973 Constitution establishes Pakistan as a federal parliamentary republic with Islam as the state religion.

  14. Question 14

    Q14. The President of Pakistan is elected by:

    • A) Direct public vote only
    • B) The Senate alone
    • C) An electoral college of Parliament and provincial assemblies
    • D) The Prime Minister alone

    Answer: An electoral college of Parliament and provincial assemblies

    Explanation: The President is elected by an electoral college made up of both houses of Parliament and the four provincial assemblies.

  15. Question 15

    Q15. The Eighteenth Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan mainly:

    • A) Abolished provincial assemblies
    • B) Strengthened provincial autonomy and removed the President's power to dissolve the National Assembly
    • C) Made Pakistan a presidential system
    • D) Ended the parliamentary form of government

    Answer: Strengthened provincial autonomy and removed the President's power to dissolve the National Assembly

    Explanation: Passed in 2010, the Eighteenth Amendment devolved powers to provinces and curtailed the President's Article 58(2)(b) power.

  16. Question 16

    Q16. The Objectives Resolution was passed in:

    • A) 1947
    • B) 1949
    • C) 1956
    • D) 1973

    Answer: 1949

    Explanation: The Objectives Resolution was passed in March 1949. It guided later constitutions.

  17. Question 17

    Q17. The 1973 Constitution of Pakistan was enforced on:

    • A) 14 August 1973
    • B) 23 March 1973
    • C) 12 April 1973
    • D) 1 March 1973

    Answer: 14 August 1973

    Explanation: The 1973 Constitution was enforced on 14 August 1973. Work each step carefully; ISSB math rewards accuracy under time pressure.

  18. Question 18

    Q18. How many fundamental rights chapters are commonly associated with Part II of the 1973 Constitution?

    • A) Fundamental Rights and Principles of Policy
    • B) Only Directive Principles
    • C) Only Citizenship
    • D) Only Judiciary

    Answer: Fundamental Rights and Principles of Policy

    Explanation: Part II of the 1973 Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights and Principles of Policy.

  19. Question 19

    Q19. The Constitution of 1956 declared Pakistan a:

    • A) Secular state only
    • B) Islamic Republic
    • C) Monarchy
    • D) Confederation of tribes

    Answer: Islamic Republic

    Explanation: The 1956 Constitution declared Pakistan an Islamic Republic. Work each step carefully; ISSB math rewards accuracy under time pressure.

  20. Question 20

    Q20. Article 25 of the 1973 Constitution mainly deals with:

    • A) Freedom of speech
    • B) Equality of citizens
    • C) Right to education
    • D) Freedom of movement

    Answer: Equality of citizens

    Explanation: Article 25 guarantees equality of citizens before the law. Work each step carefully; ISSB math rewards accuracy under time pressure.

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