political science MCQs – Page 153

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 Review each marked answer and report any item that may be outdated or unclear.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
3041. Is expenditure charged on a Provincial Consolidated Fund submitted to a Provincial Assembly vote under Article 121?
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A. Yes, it must always be voted on

B. No, it may be discussed but is not put to a vote

C. Only after a Senate vote

D. Only during an emergency

3042. Who may assent, refuse or reduce a demand for a provincial grant under Article 122?
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A. The Provincial Assembly

B. The President alone

C. The Election Commission

D. The High Court registry

3043. Who authenticates the schedule of authorised provincial expenditure under Article 123?
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A. The Chief Minister

B. The Governor alone

C. The Provincial Finance Secretary only

D. The Speaker only

3044. What statement is laid before a Provincial Assembly when additional or excess provincial expenditure is authorised under Article 124?
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A. A Supplementary or Excess Budget Statement

B. A referendum notice

C. A Senate attendance register

D. A judicial conduct report

3045. When the Provincial Assembly is dissolved, for how long may the Governor authorise specified expenditure under Article 126?
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A. Up to two months

B. Up to four months

C. Up to one year

D. Without a limit

3046. What does Article 127 provide about a Provincial Assembly Secretariat?
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A. It has its own Secretariat

B. It must share the Senate Secretariat

C. It has no Secretariat

D. It is run by the federal Cabinet

3047. On whose advice does a Provincial Assembly control its expenditure within authorised appropriations under Article 128?
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A. Its Finance Committee

B. The federal Finance Division only

C. The Election Commission

D. The Attorney-General

3048. When may a Governor promulgate an Ordinance under Article 129?
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A. When the Provincial Assembly is not in session and immediate action is necessary

B. Only while the Assembly is in session

C. Only after a national referendum

D. Only after a Senate vote

3049. Who heads the Cabinet of Ministers in a Province under Article 130(1) of Pakistan’s Constitution?
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A. The Governor

B. The Chief Minister

C. The Speaker of the Provincial Assembly

D. The Advocate-General

3051. Under Article 137, provincial executive authority generally extends to which matters?
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A. Matters on which the Provincial Assembly may make laws

B. Only foreign affairs

C. Only matters assigned to the Senate

D. Every matter without constitutional limits

3052. Whose recommendation is required before a Provincial Assembly may confer functions on subordinate officers or authorities under Article 138?
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A. The Election Commission

B. The Provincial Government

C. The Senate

D. The Supreme Judicial Council

3053. In whose name must executive actions of a Provincial Government be expressed under Article 139?
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A. The Chief Minister’s name

B. The President’s name

C. The Governor’s name

D. The Provincial Assembly Speaker’s name

3054. What constitutional qualification must a person have to be appointed Advocate-General for a Province under Article 140?
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A. Qualification to be appointed a High Court judge

B. Membership of the Provincial Assembly

C. Service as a district mayor

D. Qualification to become Governor

3055. Which institution conducts local government elections under Article 140A(2) of Pakistan’s Constitution?
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A. The Senate

B. The Provincial Cabinet

C. The Election Commission of Pakistan

D. The Council of Common Interests

3056. Under Article 141, for what territory may a Provincial Assembly make laws?
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A. Its Province or any part of it

B. Every foreign country

C. Only the federal capital

D. The whole of Pakistan without limitation

3057. Which subjects may both Parliament and a Provincial Assembly legislate on under Article 142(b)?
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A. Foreign affairs and currency

B. Criminal law, criminal procedure and evidence

C. Citizenship and naturalization only

D. Defence and nuclear energy

3058. What happens under Article 143 when a competent federal law conflicts with a Provincial Assembly law?
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A. The provincial law always prevails

B. Both laws automatically become void

C. The federal law prevails to the extent of the conflict

D. The Governor selects either law

3059. What enables Parliament to legislate under Article 144 on a matter outside the Federal Legislative List for one or more Provinces?
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A. Resolutions passed by the relevant Provincial Assemblies

B. A direction from the Advocate-General

C. A simple press statement by a Chief Minister

D. Approval from a High Court registrar

3060. For which areas may the President direct a Governor to act as the President’s Agent under Article 145?
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A. Areas in the Federation not included in any Province

B. Only districts within the Governor’s own Province

C. Foreign territories administered by Pakistan

D. Every municipality in Pakistan