political science MCQs – Page 147

Practise multiple-choice questions from political science for competitive examinations and subject revision. Review each marked answer and report any item that may be outdated or unclear.

political science Mcqs
2921. Article 16 of Pakistan’s Constitution concerns which Fundamental Right?
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A. The right to acquire foreign citizenship

B. The right to assemble peacefully and without arms

C. The right to compulsory employment

D. The right to avoid criminal proceedings

2922. Which constitutional article protects freedom of association in Pakistan?
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A. Article 14

B. Article 15

C. Article 17

D. Article 25A

2923. Article 18 of Pakistan’s Constitution primarily protects freedom relating to what?
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A. Religious instruction in schools

B. Access to public information

C. Movement between provinces

D. A lawful profession, occupation, trade or business
2924. What right is specifically recognised by Article 19A of Pakistan’s Constitution?
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A. The right to information in matters of public importance

B. The right to confidential government records without restriction

C. The right to vote from the age of sixteen

D. The right to free legal representation in every case

2925. Under Article 25A of Pakistan’s Constitution, free and compulsory education must be provided to children of which ages?
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A. Four to twelve years

B. Five to sixteen years

C. Six to eighteen years

D. Seven to fourteen years

2926. What does Article 20 of Pakistan’s Constitution protect, subject to law, public order and morality?
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A. Only the right to private worship

B. Religious profession, practice and propagation, and management of religious institutions

C. A compulsory religious tax on every citizen

D. Admission to every private educational institution

2927. Which safeguard is provided by Article 21 of Pakistan’s Constitution?
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A. No person may be compelled to fund another religion through a special tax

B. Every religious institution is exempt from every tax

C. Only citizens may establish a place of worship

D. Religious instruction is compulsory in every school

2928. Under Article 22(1), when may a student be required to receive religious instruction at an educational institution?
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A. Whenever the institution receives public aid

B. Only during primary education

C. Not when the instruction or observance concerns a religion other than the student’s own

D. Whenever a majority of students approve

2929. What property right does Article 23 of Pakistan’s Constitution give every citizen?
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A. The right to acquire, hold and dispose of property in any part of Pakistan

B. The right to acquire public property without payment

C. An exemption from all property regulation

D. The right to own property only in the citizen’s province of birth

2930. Under Article 24(2), what is generally required for compulsory acquisition of property?
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A. A provincial referendum in every case

B. A public purpose and authority of law providing for compensation

C. Approval by the property owner in every case

D. An executive notice without supporting law

2931. What principle appears in Article 25(1) of Pakistan’s Constitution?
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A. All residents automatically qualify for public employment

B. All citizens are equal before law and entitled to equal protection of law

C. Every citizen must receive identical income

D. Provincial laws may not differ in any respect

2932. Article 26 primarily prohibits discrimination in access to which places?
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A. Private homes

B. Military installations

C. Places of public entertainment or resort not intended only for religious purposes

D. Every workplace, regardless of its legal status

2933. Article 27 of Pakistan’s Constitution safeguards qualified citizens against discrimination in what area?
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A. Appointment to the service of Pakistan

B. Election to every private association

C. Admission to foreign universities

D. Selection for international sports teams

2934. What right does Article 28 of Pakistan’s Constitution recognise for a section of citizens with a distinct language, script or culture?
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A. To replace the national language by executive order

B. To preserve and promote it and establish institutions for that purpose

C. To disregard generally applicable education laws

D. To restrict other citizens from learning the language

2935. Under Article 29 of Pakistan’s Constitution, what are the principles set out in Chapter 2 of Part II called?
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A. Principles of Policy

B. Federal Legislative List

C. Rules of Parliamentary Privilege

D. Fundamental Duties of Citizens

2936. Under Article 30, may a law be challenged only because it is not in accordance with the Principles of Policy?
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A. Yes, before any civil court

B. Yes, but only within thirty days

C. No, its validity cannot be challenged on that ground alone

D. Only a provincial law can be challenged that way

2938. What kind of local government institutions does Article 32 direct the State to encourage?
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A. Institutions composed only of federal civil servants

B. Institutions nominated entirely by provincial governors

C. Institutions composed of elected area representatives, with specified special representation

D. Institutions restricted to district judges

2939. Under Article 33, which prejudices must the State discourage among citizens?
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A. Only economic and occupational preferences

B. Parochial, racial, tribal, sectarian and provincial prejudices

C. All differences in political opinion

D. Preferences for particular sports or languages

2940. Which Article calls for the full participation of women in all spheres of national life?
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A. Article 32

B. Article 33

C. Article 34

D. Article 36