Level 1
Governance MCQs set 3 for PPSC Research Officer (BS-17) Pakistan Affairs — 20 solved questions.
Q1. The third President of Pakistan was:
Answer: Yahya Khan
Explanation: The correct answer is Yahya Khan. This is an established fact in Pakistan's constitutional or political history tested in competitive exams.
Q2. The Legal Framework Order (LFO) of 1970, which laid down the rules for the general election, was issued by:
Answer: General Yahya Khan
Explanation: General Yahya Khan issued the Legal Framework Order (LFO) on March 30, 1970, which set the rules for the December 1970 general elections, including the principle of one man one vote.
Q3. Government of India Act 1919 gives three years tenure to:
Answer: Legislative assembly
Explanation: The correct answer is Legislative assembly. This is an established fact in Pakistan's constitutional or political history tested in competitive exams.
Q4. On which date was the Objective Resolution passed by the Constituent Assembly?
Answer: on March 12, 1949
Explanation: The Objectives Resolution was passed on March 12, 1949, by Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan, establishing the principles that sovereignty belongs to Allah and democracy, freedom, and equality shall be upheld.
Q5. In the Council of Common Interests, who are not members according to the 1973 constitution?
Answer: Governors
Explanation: Under the 1973 Constitution, the Council of Common Interests comprises the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers of all four provinces, and four members nominated by the Prime Minister; Governors are not members.
Q6. Which city of Balochistan is called the 'Fruit Garden of Pakistan'?
Answer: Quetta
Explanation: The correct answer is Quetta. This is an established fact in Pakistan's constitutional or political history tested in competitive exams.
Q7. The maximum number of Islamic provisions are included in which Constitution of Pakistan?
Answer: 1973
Explanation: The correct answer is 1973. This is an established fact in Pakistan's constitutional or political history tested in competitive exams.
Q8. In which year did India suspend Article 370 of the Constitution concerning Jammu and Kashmir?
Answer: 2019
Explanation: India revoked Article 370 of its Constitution on August 5, 2019, stripping Jammu and Kashmir of its special autonomous status and reorganizing it into two Union Territories.
Q9. When was the first session of the first Constituent Assembly of Pakistan held?
Answer: on Aug 10, 47
Explanation: The correct answer is on Aug 10, 47. This is an established fact in Pakistan's constitutional or political history tested in competitive exams.
Q10. The government of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was dismissed on:
Answer: on 5th July 1977
Explanation: General Zia ul-Haq dismissed the elected government of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto on July 5, 1977, through a military coup known as "Operation Fair Play," ending civilian rule.
Q11. A constituency of the Sindh Assembly is denoted by ________.
Answer: PS
Explanation: In Pakistan, provincial assembly constituencies are denoted by two-letter codes: PS for Sindh, PP for Punjab, PB for Balochistan, and PK for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Q12. In which constitution were the presidential and parliamentary systems adopted at the center and provinces, respectively?
Answer: The 1962 Constitution
Explanation: The 1962 Constitution introduced a presidential system at the federal level while maintaining a separate structure at the provincial level, reflecting Ayub Khan's preference for centralized executive power.
Q13. Chapter 1 of the 1973 Constitution deals with:
Answer: Fundamental Rights
Explanation: Chapter 1 of Part II of the 1973 Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights, guaranteeing citizens' basic rights including equality, freedom of expression, and protection against arbitrary detention.
Q14. On which date was the current Constitution of Pakistan (1973) enforced?
Answer: On August 14, 1973
Explanation: The 1973 Constitution of Pakistan was signed on April 10, 1973, and enforced on August 14, 1973, coinciding with Pakistan's Independence Day.
Q15. For the 18th Amendment, votes in the National Assembly were 292 in favor and __________ against it.
Answer: None
Explanation: The correct answer is None. This is an established fact in Pakistan's constitutional or political history tested in competitive exams.
Q16. During the Bhutto government, when did the Constitution Committee present its draft constitution before the National Assembly?
Answer: On February 2, 1973
Explanation: The Constitution Committee presented the draft constitution before the National Assembly on February 2, 1973, under Prime Minister Bhutto, leading to the passage of the 1973 Constitution in April.
Q17. Who is known as Pakistan's First Civil Martial Law Administrator?
Answer: Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
Explanation: Zulfikar Ali Bhutto is termed Pakistan's first "Civil Martial Law Administrator" because he assumed power after Yahya Khan's military regime ended in 1971, governing under martial law conditions as a civilian.
Q18. Articles 41 to ________ deal with the President.
Answer: 49
Explanation: Articles 41 to 49 of the 1973 Constitution deal with the President of Pakistan, covering election, qualifications, term of office, and presidential powers.
Q19. After declaring martial law, General M. Ayub Khan was appointed as the ________.
Answer: Chief Martial Law Administrator
Explanation: The correct answer is Chief Martial Law Administrator. This is an established fact in Pakistan's constitutional or political history tested in competitive exams.
Q20. Who was the first Leader of the Opposition in the first National Assembly constituted under the 1962 Constitution of Pakistan?
Answer: 'Sardar Bahadur Khan
Explanation: Sardar Bahadur Khan, brother of Ayub Khan, served as the first Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly constituted under the 1962 Constitution, representing anti-Ayub forces.