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1. Who served as Minister for Foreign Affairs and Commonwealth Relations in Liaquat Ali Khan’s government from 27 December 1947?
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A. I. I. Chundrigar

B. Sir Mohammad Zafarullah Khan

C. Sardar Abdur Rab Nishtar

D. Abdus Sattar Pirzada

2. How many members did Pakistan’s first Constituent Assembly have when it was initially constituted?
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A. 69

B. 59

C. 79

D. 80

3. On what date did Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah deliver his first address to Pakistan’s Constituent Assembly?
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A. 10 August 1947

B. 14 August 1947

C. 15 August 1947

D. 11 August 1947
4. Which laws formed Pakistan’s provisional constitutional framework at independence?
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A. Only the Indian Independence Act 1947

B. Only the Government of India Act 1935

C. The Indian Independence Act 1947 and the adapted Government of India Act 1935

D. The Constitution of Pakistan 1956

5. Under section 5 of the Indian Independence Act 1947, who appointed the Governor-General of each new Dominion?
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A. The Dominion legislature

B. His Majesty the King

C. The Prime Minister

D. A public referendum

6. Who was the second President of Pakistan?
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A. Iskander Mirza

B. Muhammad Ali Bogra

C. Sir Mohammad Zafarullah Khan

D. Ayub Khan
7. How many members were added when Pakistan’s first Constituent Assembly increased from 69 to 79 members?
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A. 5

B. 10

C. 7

D. 9

8. During which period did Khawaja Nazimuddin serve as Prime Minister of Pakistan?
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A. 15 August 1947 to 16 October 1951

B. 17 April 1953 to 24 October 1954

C. 19 October 1951 to 17 April 1953

D. 12 September 1956 to 18 October 1957

9. When was the first session of Pakistan’s first Constituent Assembly held?
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A. 11 August 1947

B. 14 August 1947

C. 10 August 1947

D. 15 August 1947

10. Who continued as Prime Minister of Pakistan after Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah died in September 1948?
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A. Khawaja Nazimuddin

B. Malik Ghulam Muhammad

C. Liaquat Ali Khan

D. Iskander Mirza

11. On what date was Pakistan’s first Prime Minister, Liaquat Ali Khan, assassinated?
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A. 17 June 1951

B. 17 March 1951

C. 16 October 1951

D. 14 April 1951

12. Under Article 8 of Pakistan’s Constitution, what happens to a law that is inconsistent with a Fundamental Right?
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A. It remains valid until Parliament repeals it

B. It is void to the extent of the inconsistency

C. It applies only to provincial governments

D. It automatically becomes a constitutional amendment

13. Which protection is stated in Article 9 of Pakistan’s Constitution?
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A. Freedom to form a political party

B. Free education through university

C. Protection from deprivation of life or liberty except according to law

D. An unrestricted right to own any property

14. Article 10A of Pakistan’s Constitution expressly guarantees the right to what?
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A. A fair trial and due process

B. Automatic acquittal after one year

C. Trial only by the Supreme Court

D. Legal representation paid for in every civil dispute

15. Which pair of protections appears in Article 14 of Pakistan’s Constitution?
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A. Property ownership and free education

B. Speech and freedom of the press

C. Movement and peaceful assembly

D. Human dignity and privacy of the home
16. What freedom does Article 15 of Pakistan’s Constitution protect for every citizen?
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A. Freedom of movement and residence within Pakistan

B. Freedom from every form of taxation

C. Freedom to hold two public offices

D. Freedom to disregard provincial laws

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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
20. 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

21. 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

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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

26. 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

27. 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

28. 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

29. 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

30. 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

31. 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

32. 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

33. Which Article directs steps to enable Pakistan’s Muslims to order their lives according to Islam and understand life according to the Holy Quran and Sunnah?
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A. Article 29

B. Article 31

C. Article 33

D. Article 35

34. 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

35. 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

36. 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

37. What does Article 35 direct the State to protect?
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A. Marriage, the family, the mother and the child

B. Only registered commercial partnerships

C. Only publicly funded schools

D. Federal and provincial tax authorities

38. What protection does Article 36 provide for minorities?
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A. Guaranteed control of every local government

B. Safeguarding legitimate rights and interests, including due representation in services

C. Exemption from every generally applicable law

D. A separate federal budget in every fiscal year

39. Which Article addresses the promotion of social justice and eradication of social evils?
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A. Article 35

B. Article 36

C. Article 37

D. Article 39

40. Which Article directs the State to promote social and economic well-being and prevent the concentration of wealth in a few hands?
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A. Article 36

B. Article 37

C. Article 38

D. Article 40

41. What does Article 39 say about participation in Pakistan’s Armed Forces?
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A. Participation must be limited to federal territories

B. Only provincial nominees may participate

C. People from all parts of Pakistan should be enabled to participate

D. Participation is governed by local councils

42. What international objectives does Article 40 direct the State to promote?
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A. Only bilateral trade with neighbouring countries

B. Muslim-world relations, wider common interests, international peace and peaceful dispute settlement

C. A single currency for all Asian countries

D. Compulsory membership of every international organisation

43. Under Article 41(2), which combination is required for election as President of Pakistan?
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A. A citizen aged at least thirty-five who is a serving senator

B. A Muslim aged at least forty-five who is qualified for National Assembly election

C. A judge aged at least fifty who has served for ten years

D. Any registered voter aged at least forty

44. Before whom does the President take the oath of office under Article 42?
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A. The Prime Minister

B. The Speaker of the National Assembly

C. The Chief Justice of Pakistan

D. The Chairman of the Senate

45. Which restriction on the President appears in Article 43?
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A. The President may not hold an office of profit or another remunerated position

B. The President may not travel outside Pakistan

C. The President may not address Parliament

D. The President may not appoint any adviser

46. What term and consecutive-term limit does Article 44 set for the President?
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A. Four years, with no consecutive-term limit

B. Five years, with no more than two consecutive terms

C. Six years, with only one term permitted

D. Seven years, with no re-election

47. Which power is given to the President by Article 45?
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A. To create new criminal offences without legislation

B. To grant pardons and alter or suspend sentences

C. To retry every criminal case personally

D. To appoint all provincial judges without advice

48. Who must keep the President informed under Article 46, and about what?
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A. The Chief Justice, about pending court judgments

B. The Prime Minister, about policy matters and intended federal legislative proposals

C. The Senate Chairman, about provincial budgets

D. Provincial Governors, about every local ordinance

49. What majority must pass the joint-sitting resolution under Article 47 for the President to cease holding office?
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A. A simple majority of members present and voting

B. Three-fifths of the National Assembly alone

C. At least two-thirds of the total membership of Parliament

D. A unanimous vote of both Houses

50. Under Article 48, how soon must the President act on advice tendered after reconsideration?
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A. Within five days

B. Within ten days

C. Within fifteen days

D. Within thirty days