pakistan constitution MCQs – Page 11

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pakistan constitution Mcqs
201. Who appoints the Chief Justice and other judges of the Supreme Court under Article 177?
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A. The President, in accordance with Article 175A

B. The Senate by a simple majority

C. The Election Commission

D. The Provincial Assemblies jointly

202. Before whom does a Supreme Court judge other than the Chief Justice take the oath under Article 178?
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A. The Prime Minister

B. The Chairman of the Senate

C. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

D. The Speaker of the National Assembly

203. At what age does a Supreme Court judge ordinarily retire under Article 179?
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A. Sixty years

B. Sixty-two years

C. Sixty-five years

D. Sixty-eight years

204. Who may be appointed as acting Chief Justice of the Supreme Court under Article 180?
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A. Any retired civil servant

B. One of the other judges of the Supreme Court

C. Only the Attorney-General

D. A member of the National Assembly

205. How long does an acting Supreme Court judge’s appointment continue under Article 181?
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A. Exactly six months

B. Until the Senate confirms it

C. Until revoked by the President

D. Until the next general election

206. What powers does an ad hoc Supreme Court judge have while attending its sittings under Article 182?
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A. Only advisory powers

B. Only administrative powers

C. The same power and jurisdiction as a Supreme Court judge

D. The powers of a District Court judge

207. Where is the permanent seat of the Supreme Court under Article 183?
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A. Karachi

B. Islamabad

C. Lahore

D. Peshawar

208. From which court’s decisions does the Supreme Court hear appeals under Article 185?
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A. A High Court

B. A Union Council only

C. The Election Commission in every matter automatically

D. A foreign court

209. Where are directions, orders, or decrees issued under Article 187 enforceable?
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A. Only in Islamabad Capital Territory

B. Only in the province where the case began

C. Throughout Pakistan

D. Only after approval by every High Court

210. What may the Supreme Court review under Article 188?
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A. Only legislation passed by a Provincial Assembly

B. Any judgment pronounced or order made by the Supreme Court

C. Only administrative orders of the federal cabinet

D. Every foreign court judgment

211. Which court is expressly bound by qualifying decisions of the Federal Constitutional Court under Article 189?
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A. Only District Courts

B. The Supreme Court

C. Only Provincial Service Tribunals

D. No other court

212. Who must act in aid of the Federal Constitutional Court and Supreme Court under Article 190?
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A. Only federal executive authorities

B. Only High Courts

C. All executive and judicial authorities throughout Pakistan

D. Only Parliament and Provincial Assemblies

213. Under Article 191, rules made by the Federal Constitutional Court and Supreme Court are subject to what?
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A. Only directions of the Cabinet

B. The Constitution and any Act of Parliament

C. Only Provincial Assembly resolutions

D. No superior legal instrument

214. What is the basic composition of a High Court under Article 192(1)?
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A. A Chief Justice and other judges determined by law or temporarily fixed by the President

B. Only a Chief Justice

C. A Governor and two judges

D. The Chief Justice of Pakistan and all District Judges

215. What minimum age does Article 193 require for appointment as a High Court judge?
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A. Thirty years

B. Thirty-five years

C. Forty years

D. Forty-five years

216. Before whom does a High Court Chief Justice ordinarily take the oath of office under Article 194?
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A. The Governor

B. The Prime Minister

C. The Chief Justice of Pakistan in every case

D. The Speaker of the National Assembly

217. At what age does a High Court judge ordinarily retire under Article 195?
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A. Sixty years

B. Sixty-two years

C. Sixty-five years

D. Seventy years

218. Who appoints an acting Chief Justice of a High Court under Article 196?
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A. The Governor of the Province

B. The President

C. The Provincial Assembly

D. The Federal Cabinet collectively

219. For what purpose may an Additional Judge of a High Court be appointed under Article 197?
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A. To cover a vacancy or absence, or meet a need to increase the number of judges

B. To replace the Governor during travel

C. To hear only private arbitration matters

D. To serve as a permanent member of Parliament

220. Where is the principal seat of the Islamabad High Court under Article 198?
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A. Lahore

B. Karachi

C. Islamabad

D. Peshawar