Solved Most Important MCQs (Part 03) – Chapter 2: The Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) of the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan | Article-Wise MCQs for HEC Law GAT, Civil Judge, ADPP, CSS & Competitive Exams
Solved MCQs on Article 50 of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) – Composition, Duration & Meetings
1) What does Article 50 of the Constitution of Pakistan establish?
🔘 a) The appointment of the President of Pakistan
🔘 b) The creation of a parliamentary system with one house
🔘 c) The establishment of the Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) consisting of the President, National Assembly, and Senate ✅
🔘 d) The division of power between federal and provincial assemblies
2) According to Article 50, what are the two houses of the Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) called?
🔘 a) House of Commons and House of Lords
🔘 b) National Assembly and Senate ✅
🔘 c) House of Representatives and Senate
🔘 d) Federal Assembly and Provincial Assembly
3) Which of the following is included in the composition of Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) as per Article 50?
🔘 a) The Prime Minister
🔘 b) The Chief Justice
🔘 c) The President of Pakistan ✅
🔘 d) The Governor of each province
4) What is the role of the President of Pakistan in the Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) according to Article 50?
🔘 a) To be a member of the National Assembly
🔘 b) To be a member of the Senate
🔘 c) To be part of the Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) ✅
🔘 d) To preside over the sessions of the National Assembly
5) How many houses make up the Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) according to Article 50?
🔘 a) One
🔘 b) Two ✅
🔘 c) Three
🔘 d) Four
Solved MCQs on Article 51 of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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National Assembly – Composition, Election & Reserved Seats
6) How many total seats are there in the National Assembly of Pakistan according to Article 51?
🔘 a) 300
🔘 b) 336 ✅
🔘 c) 342
🔘 d) 350
7) What is the minimum age requirement for a person to be eligible to vote in the National Assembly elections under Article 51?
🔘 a) 16
🔘 b) 18 ✅
🔘 c) 21
🔘 d) 25
8) What is the key requirement for a person to be eligible to vote in the National Assembly elections as per Article 51?
🔘 a) The person must be a resident of the Federal Capital
🔘 b) The person must own property
🔘 c) The person must be a citizen of Pakistan and at least 18 years old ✅
🔘 d) The person must be employed in government service
9) According to Article 51, how are the seats allocated in the National Assembly?
🔘 a) Equally across all provinces
🔘 b) Based on population according to the last census ✅
🔘 c) Based on the economic development of each province
🔘 d) Based on the total number of universities in each province
10) How many seats are reserved for women in the National Assembly as per Article 51?
🔘 a) 40
🔘 b) 50
🔘 c) 60 ✅
🔘 d) 70
11) What type of constituencies are used for the general seats in the National Assembly?
🔘 a) Multi-member constituencies
🔘 b) Single-member territorial constituencies ✅
🔘 c) At-large constituencies
🔘 d) Reserved constituencies
12) How are the members to the seats reserved for women in the National Assembly elected according to Article 51?
🔘 a) Direct and free vote
🔘 b) Proportional representation system of political parties ✅
🔘 c) Nominated by the President
🔘 d) Appointed by provincial assemblies
13) How are members to the seats reserved for non-Muslims in the National Assembly elected?
🔘 a) By direct vote
🔘 b) Through a system of proportional representation based on general seats ✅
🔘 c) By nomination from the Prime Minister
🔘 d) By the Senate
Solved MCQs on Article 52 of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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Duration & Dissolution of National Assembly
14) What is the duration of the National Assembly of Pakistan according to Article 52?
🔘 a) 3 years
🔘 b) 4 years
🔘 c) 5 years ✅
🔘 d) 6 years
15) When does the National Assembly of Pakistan stand dissolved?
🔘 a) When the President resigns
🔘 b) When the term of the Assembly expires ✅
🔘 c) When a new Prime Minister is elected
🔘 d) When the Supreme Court passes an order
16) Under Article 52, what happens if the National Assembly is not dissolved before the completion of its term?
🔘 a) It automatically extends for another year
🔘 b) It continues for a full term of 5 years ✅
🔘 c) It remains in session indefinitely
🔘 d) It is dissolved after the President’s approval
17) According to Article 52, can the National Assembly be dissolved before the end of its 5-year term?
🔘 a) No, it cannot be dissolved before the term ends
🔘 b) Yes, it can be dissolved by the Prime Minister
🔘 c) Yes, it can be dissolved by the President ✅
🔘 d) Yes, it can be dissolved if there is a no-confidence motion
18) What happens when the term of the National Assembly expires under Article 52?
🔘 a) The Prime Minister continues until a new election is held
🔘 b) The National Assembly is automatically dissolved ✅
🔘 c) A new Assembly is formed without elections
🔘 d) The National Assembly is extended for another year
Solved MCQs on Article 53 of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly
19) When does the National Assembly elect a Speaker and Deputy Speaker?
🔘 a) Before every session of the National Assembly
🔘 b) At the first meeting after a general election ✅
🔘 c) Every two years
🔘 d) Only when there is a vacancy in the office
20) What is the condition for a member to enter upon office as Speaker or Deputy Speaker?
🔘 a) They must take an oath before entering office ✅
🔘 b) They must be approved by the Prime Minister
🔘 c) They must have a majority vote from the public
🔘 d) They must be appointed by the President
21) Who acts as the Speaker if the office of the Speaker is vacant or the Speaker is absent or unable to perform his functions?
🔘 a) The Prime Minister
🔘 b) The Deputy Speaker ✅
🔘 c) The President
🔘 d) The Senior-most member of the National Assembly
22) Who presides over the meeting if both the Speaker and Deputy Speaker are absent or unable to perform their duties?
🔘 a) The President of Pakistan
🔘 b) A member determined by the rules of procedure of the Assembly ✅
🔘 c) The Prime Minister
🔘 d) The Chief Justice of Pakistan
23) Under what circumstances can the Speaker or Deputy Speaker resign from their office?
🔘 a) By submitting a written resignation to the President
🔘 b) By submitting a written resignation to the Prime Minister
🔘 c) By submitting a written resignation to the respective counterpart ✅
🔘 d) By submitting a verbal resignation during a session
24) When does the office of the Speaker or Deputy Speaker become vacant?
🔘 a) Only when they resign
🔘 b) If they cease to be a member of the Assembly or are removed by a majority vote ✅
🔘 c) Only when they are impeached by the Senate
🔘 d) After every general election
25) What happens when the National Assembly is dissolved in relation to the Speaker’s office?
🔘 a) The Speaker is automatically removed
🔘 b) The Speaker continues in office until the new Assembly elects a new Speaker ✅
🔘 c) The Speaker’s office becomes vacant
🔘 d) The President appoints a new Speaker immediately
Solved MCQs on Article 54 of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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Summoning & Prorogation of Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament)
26) Who has the authority to summon either House or both Houses of the Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) in Pakistan?
🔘 a) The Prime Minister
🔘 b) The Speaker of the National Assembly
🔘 c) The President of Pakistan ✅
🔘 d) The Chief Justice of Pakistan
27) How many sessions of the National Assembly are required to be held each year?
🔘 a) One session
🔘 b) Two sessions
🔘 c) Three sessions ✅
🔘 d) Four sessions
28) What is the maximum number of days that may intervene between the last sitting of the Assembly in one session and the first sitting of the next session?
🔘 a) 90 days
🔘 b) 100 days
🔘 c) 120 days ✅
🔘 d) 130 days
29) How many working days should the National Assembly meet for in each year?
🔘 a) At least 100 working days
🔘 b) At least 120 working days
🔘 c) At least 130 working days ✅
🔘 d) At least 140 working days
30) What does the term “working days” refer to in this context?
🔘 a) Only days when the Assembly is in session
🔘 b) Only days when the National Assembly is adjourned
🔘 c) Days when there is a joint sitting and days adjourned for no more than two days ✅
🔘 d) Only days on which bills are passed
31) Under what condition can the Speaker summon the National Assembly to meet within 14 days of receiving a requisition?
🔘 a) If the Prime Minister requests it
🔘 b) If one-fourth of the total membership of the National Assembly signs a requisition ✅
🔘 c) If the President orders it
🔘 d) If the Chief Justice orders it
32) Who has the authority to prorogue the National Assembly once it has been summoned by the Speaker?
🔘 a) The President
🔘 b) The Prime Minister
🔘 c) The Speaker of the National Assembly ✅
🔘 d) The Chief Justice of Pakistan
Solved MCQs on Article 55 of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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Voting in Assembly and Quorum
33) How are decisions made in the National Assembly of Pakistan?
🔘 a) By unanimous agreement of all members
🔘 b) By majority of the members present and voting ✅
🔘 c) By the Speaker’s decision
🔘 d) By the President’s order
34) Under what condition can the person presiding in the National Assembly cast a vote?
🔘 a) Whenever they want
🔘 b) In the case of equality of votes ✅
🔘 c) When the Prime Minister requests
🔘 d) When the President orders it
35) What happens if less than one-fourth of the total membership of the National Assembly is present during a sitting?
🔘 a) The session continues regardless of the number of members present
🔘 b) The Speaker will adjourn the Assembly or suspend the meeting until one-fourth of the membership is present ✅
🔘 c) The decision is made by a majority of those present
🔘 d) The session is automatically dissolved
36) Who has the authority to suspend or adjourn a sitting of the National Assembly due to a lack of quorum?
🔘 a) The President
🔘 b) The Prime Minister
🔘 c) The Speaker of the National Assembly ✅
🔘 d) The Chief Justice
Solved MCQs on Article 56 of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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Address by President
37) Who may address either House or both Houses of the Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament)?
🔘 a) The Prime Minister
🔘 b) The Chief Justice
🔘 c) The President ✅
🔘 d) The Speaker of the National Assembly
38) What can the President do besides addressing the Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament)?
🔘 a) Dissolve the National Assembly
🔘 b) Send messages to either House about a Bill or other matters ✅
🔘 c) Appoint judges of the Supreme Court
🔘 d) Approve or veto bills passed by the Assembly
39) When is the President required to address both Houses of Parliament?
🔘 a) At the beginning of every month
🔘 b) At the commencement of the first session after each general election to the National Assembly and at the beginning of each year ✅
🔘 c) Only when the Parliament is in crisis
🔘 d) At the end of each session
40) What does the President’s address inform the Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) about?
🔘 a) The national budget
🔘 b) The causes of its summons ✅
🔘 c) The agenda for the next election
🔘 d) New foreign policy initiatives
41) What must the rules provide regarding the President’s address?
🔘 a) Procedures for its broadcast on national TV
🔘 b) Procedures for regulating the procedure of a House and the conduct of its business for discussion ✅
🔘 c) Procedures for immediate voting on the issues addressed
🔘 d) Procedures for public involvement in the discussion
Solved MCQs on Article 57 of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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Right to Speak in Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament)
42) Who is entitled to speak and take part in the proceedings of either House or a joint sitting of the Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament)?
🔘 a) Only elected members of the National Assembly
🔘 b) The Prime Minister, Federal Ministers, Minister of State, and the Attorney General ✅
🔘 c) Only members of the National Assembly
🔘 d) Only members of the Senate
43) Can the Prime Minister, a Federal Minister, or a Minister of State vote in the proceedings of the Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament)?
🔘 a) Yes, they can vote on all matters
🔘 b) No, they cannot vote ✅
🔘 c) Yes, they can vote only on financial matters
🔘 d) Yes, but only in joint sittings
44) Which of the following members are allowed to take part in the proceedings of a committee in the Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament)?
🔘 a) Only members of the National Assembly
🔘 b) Only elected members of the Senate
🔘 c) The Prime Minister, Federal Ministers, Minister of State, and Attorney General ✅
🔘 d) Only the Speaker and Deputy Speaker
45) Does the entitlement to speak in the Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) confer the right to vote?
🔘 a) Yes, anyone entitled to speak also has the right to vote
🔘 b) No, entitlement to speak does not automatically confer the right to vote ✅
🔘 c) Yes, voting rights are automatic for all government officials
🔘 d) No, only the President has the right to vote
46) Who, besides the Prime Minister and Ministers, can speak in the proceedings of the Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament)?
🔘 a) Only members of the opposition
🔘 b) The Attorney General, when named a member of a committee ✅
🔘 c) Only members of the Senate
🔘 d) Any public citizen, if invited
Solved MCQs on Article 59 of Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973
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The Senate
52) How many members does the Senate consist of according to Article 59?
🔘 a) 100 members
🔘 b) 96 members ✅
🔘 c) 120 members
🔘 d) 150 members
53) How are the members of the Senate elected from each Provincial Assembly?
🔘 a) By direct election
🔘 b) By the President’s order
🔘 c) By proportional representation through the single transferable vote ✅
🔘 d) By members of the National Assembly
54) How long is the term of the members of the Senate?
🔘 a) 5 years
🔘 b) 4 years
🔘 c) 6 years ✅
🔘 d) 7 years
55) How are the seats in the Senate allocated from the Federal Capital?
🔘 a) Two general seats and one reserved for a technocrat
🔘 b) Two general seats, one woman, and one technocrat including aalim ✅
🔘 c) Only one technocrat seat
🔘 d) Only general seats
56) When does the first term for seats reserved for non-Muslims in the Senate begin, as per the Constitution (Eighteenth Amendment) Act, 2010?
🔘 a) From the next general election
🔘 b) From the commencement of the Constitution
🔘 c) After the first Senate election following the 18th Amendment ✅
🔘 d) After the completion of the current Senate term
57) How are members of the Senate from the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) treated according to Article 59?
🔘 a) They are not allowed to run for Senate elections
🔘 b) They continue to serve until the expiry of their respective terms ✅
🔘 c) Their seats are abolished after the 18th Amendment
🔘 d) They are treated as regular Senate members
58) What happens when a casual vacancy arises in the Senate?
🔘 a) A new member is elected to serve for the full term
🔘 b) A by-election is held immediately
🔘 c) The unexpired term of the member whose vacancy is being filled continues ✅
🔘 d) The President appoints a new member to fill the vacancy
Solved MCQs on Article 60 of Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973
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Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Senate
59) After the Senate has been duly constituted, what is the first order of business?
🔘 a) Electing the Speaker
🔘 b) Electing the Chairman and Deputy Chairman ✅
🔘 c) Forming committees
🔘 d) Discussing national issues
60) How often must the Senate elect a new Chairman or Deputy Chairman if the office becomes vacant?
🔘 a) Every year
🔘 b) Only once during the Senate’s term
🔘 c) Whenever the office becomes vacant ✅
🔘 d) Only during a general election
61) What is the term of office for the Chairman or Deputy Chairman of the Senate?
🔘 a) Four years
🔘 b) Five years
🔘 c) Three years ✅
🔘 d) Two years
62) When does the term of office for the Chairman or Deputy Chairman begin?
🔘 a) From the day the Senate is constituted
🔘 b) From the day they are elected ✅
🔘 c) From the first meeting of the Senate
🔘 d) From the day they take their oath of office
Solved MCQs on Article 61 of Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973
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Other Provisions Relating to the Senate
63) Which of the following clauses apply to the Senate, as mentioned in Article 61?
🔘 a) Clauses (1) to (7) of Article 53, clauses (1) and (2) of Article 54, and Article 55 ✅
🔘 b) Only clauses (1) and (2) of Article 54
🔘 c) Only Article 55
🔘 d) Clauses (1) and (2) of Article 53
64) In applying the provisions to the Senate, which reference is substituted for the National Assembly, Speaker, and Deputy Speaker?
🔘 a) Senate Chairman and Deputy Chairman ✅
🔘 b) Prime Minister and President
🔘 c) Speaker of Provincial Assembly
🔘 d) President and the Federal Minister
65) What substitution is made in the proviso to clause (2) of Article 54, regarding the number of working days?
🔘 a) “One hundred and thirty” is substituted with “One hundred and ten” ✅
🔘 b) “One hundred” is substituted with “One hundred and thirty”
🔘 c) “Fifty” is substituted with “One hundred and ten”
🔘 d) “One hundred and ten” is substituted with “Fifty”
Solved MCQs on Article 62 of Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973
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Qualifications for Membership of Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament)
66) What is the minimum age required to become a member of the National Assembly?
🔘 a) 18 years
🔘 b) 21 years
🔘 c) 25 years ✅
🔘 d) 30 years
67) What is the minimum age required to become a member of the Senate?
🔘 a) 18 years
🔘 b) 21 years
🔘 c) 25 years
🔘 d) 30 years ✅
68) To qualify for the National Assembly, a person must be enrolled as a voter in which of the following?
🔘 a) Any electoral roll in Pakistan for a general seat or a seat reserved for non-Muslims ✅
🔘 b) Any electoral roll in the Federal Capital only
🔘 c) A province where they reside, regardless of the seat type
🔘 d) Only the constituency where they were born
69) A candidate seeking election to a seat reserved for women in a province must be enrolled as a voter in which area?
🔘 a) Any part of Pakistan
🔘 b) Any province where they were born
🔘 c) The province from which they seek membership ✅
🔘 d) The Federal Capital only
70) Which of the following is NOT a qualification for being elected as a member of Parliament?
🔘 a) Must be a citizen of Pakistan
🔘 b) Must be of good character and not commonly known for violating Islamic injunctions
🔘 c) Must hold a law degree ❌
🔘 d) Must not have opposed the ideology of Pakistan
✅ Correct Answer: (c) Must hold a law degree (A law degree is not a mandatory qualification for Parliament members.)
71) The requirement to have knowledge of Islamic teachings and abstain from major sins does NOT apply to which individuals?
🔘 a) Candidates above 50 years of age
🔘 b) Candidates contesting from rural areas
🔘 c) Non-Muslim candidates ✅
🔘 d) Independent candidates
72) Which of the following qualities must a candidate possess according to Article 62?
🔘 a) Sagacious, righteous, non-profligate, honest, and ameen ✅
🔘 b) Physically fit and a government servant
🔘 c) Experienced in politics and social work
🔘 d) Wealthy and influential
✅ Explanation: Article 62(1)(f) states that a person must be “sagacious, righteous, non-profligate, honest and ameen” to qualify as a member of Parliament.
73) A person is disqualified from Parliament if they have:
🔘 a) Opposed the ideology of Pakistan after its establishment ✅
🔘 b) Traveled abroad frequently
🔘 c) Held a foreign university degree
🔘 d) Lived outside Pakistan for more than 5 years
✅ Correct Answer: (a) Opposed the ideology of Pakistan after its establishment (Article 62 mandates adherence to Pakistan’s ideology for qualification.)
Solved MCQs on Article 63 of Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973
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Disqualifications for Membership of Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament)
74) A person shall be disqualified from being elected as a member of Parliament if:
🔘 a) He is of sound mind
🔘 b) He has been declared of unsound mind by a competent court ✅
🔘 c) He has held a government office
🔘 d) He has served as a judge in the past
✅ Correct Answer: (b) He has been declared of unsound mind by a competent court
75) A person will be disqualified from Parliament if they:
🔘 a) Are an undischarged insolvent ✅
🔘 b) Own property worth more than Rs. 1 million
🔘 c) Have worked in the corporate sector
🔘 d) Have foreign relatives
✅ Correct Answer: (a) Are an undischarged insolvent
76) Which of the following does NOT lead to disqualification from Parliament?
🔘 a) Acquiring citizenship of a foreign state
🔘 b) Holding an office of profit in the service of Pakistan
🔘 c) Being a salaried employee of a private company ✅
🔘 d) Being convicted for an offense involving moral turpitude
✅ Correct Answer: (c) Being a salaried employee of a private company
77) A person is disqualified if they hold an office of profit in the service of Pakistan, except in which of the following cases?
🔘 a) The office is full-time and salaried
🔘 b) The office is that of a Lumbardar ✅
🔘 c) The office is in the armed forces
🔘 d) The office is in a private company
✅ Correct Answer: (b) The office is that of a Lumbardar
78) A person convicted for propagating opinions against the ideology of Pakistan is disqualified unless:
🔘 a) They apologize publicly
🔘 b) They are pardoned by the President
🔘 c) Five years have passed since their release ✅
🔘 d) The Supreme Court overturns the conviction
✅ Correct Answer: (c) Five years have passed since their release
79) A person is disqualified from Parliament if they have been sentenced to imprisonment for a moral turpitude offense for a period of:
🔘 a) One year or more
🔘 b) Two years or more ✅
🔘 c) Three years or more
🔘 d) Five years or more
✅ Correct Answer: (b) Two years or more
80) A person who has been dismissed from service on the grounds of misconduct can contest elections after:
🔘 a) Three years
🔘 b) Five years ✅
🔘 c) Seven years
🔘 d) Ten years
✅ Correct Answer: (b) Five years
81) A person who has obtained a loan of Rs. 2 million or more and has not repaid it within how many years is disqualified?
🔘 a) One year ✅
🔘 b) Two years
🔘 c) Three years
🔘 d) Five years
✅ Correct Answer: (a) One year
82) Which of the following financial defaults will disqualify a person from Parliament?
🔘 a) Not paying property tax for a year
🔘 b) Defaulting on government dues and utility bills over Rs. 10,000 for six months ✅
🔘 c) Being late on rent payments for three months
🔘 d) Failing to declare assets worth over Rs. 5 million
✅ Correct Answer: (b) Defaulting on government dues and utility bills over Rs. 10,000 for six months
83) If a question arises regarding the disqualification of a member of Parliament, who refers it to the Election Commission?
🔘 a) The Supreme Court
🔘 b) The Prime Minister
🔘 c) The Speaker or Chairman of the House ✅
🔘 d) The Chief Justice of Pakistan
✅ Correct Answer: (c) The Speaker or Chairman of the House
84) How long does the Election Commission have to decide a disqualification case?
🔘 a) 30 days
🔘 b) 60 days
🔘 c) 90 days ✅
🔘 d) 120 days
✅ Correct Answer: (c) 90 days
Solved MCQs on Article 63 of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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Disqualifications for Membership of Parliament (Majlis-e-Shoora)
85. Who declares a person of unsound mind for disqualification from being a member of Parliament?
a) Election Commission of Pakistan
b) Supreme Court of Pakistan
c) A competent court ✅
d) Senate of Pakistan
86. Which of the following is NOT a ground for disqualification under Article 63?
a) Holding an office of profit in the service of Pakistan
b) Being a shareholder of a public company ✅
c) Being an undischarged insolvent
d) Acquiring the citizenship of a foreign state
87. A person is disqualified from Parliament if convicted for acting against:
a) The ideology of Pakistan
b) The sovereignty and integrity of Pakistan
c) The independence of the judiciary
d) All of the above ✅
88. A person dismissed from the service of Pakistan for misconduct can contest elections after how many years?
a) 3 years
b) 5 years ✅
c) 7 years
d) 10 years
89. A person is disqualified from Parliament if they have obtained a loan of how much amount, which remains unpaid for more than one year?
a) 500,000 rupees
b) 1 million rupees
c) 2 million rupees ✅
d) 5 million rupees
90. Who decides whether a sitting member of Parliament has become disqualified?
a) The President of Pakistan
b) The Speaker or Chairman of the House ✅
c) The Supreme Court
d) The Federal Cabinet
91. If a question of disqualification arises, how long does the Speaker/Chairman have to refer it to the Election Commission?
a) 7 days
b) 15 days
c) 30 days ✅
d) 60 days
92. The Election Commission must decide on the disqualification of a member within how many days?
a) 30 days
b) 60 days
c) 90 days ✅
d) 120 days
Solved MCQs on Article 63A of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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Disqualification on Grounds of Defection, etc.
93) Under Article 63A, a member of Parliament can be disqualified for defecting from their political party if they:
🔘 a) Resign from the party
🔘 b) Vote against the party’s direction on certain bills
🔘 c) Join another parliamentary party
✅ d) All of the above
94) Who has the authority to declare a member of Parliament as defected from their political party?
🔘 a) Election Commission of Pakistan
🔘 b) Chief Justice of Pakistan
✅ c) Party Head
🔘 d) Chairman Senate
95) Before declaring a member as defected, what must the Party Head provide to the member?
✅ a) A show cause notice
🔘 b) A chance to apologize
🔘 c) A fine
🔘 d) A written warning
96) If a declaration of defection is made, who refers the case to the Election Commission?
🔘 a) The Prime Minister
✅ b) The Presiding Officer of the House
🔘 c) The Supreme Court
🔘 d) The Chief Justice of Pakistan
97) If the Presiding Officer fails to refer the declaration of defection to the Election Commission within two days, it shall be deemed as:
🔘 a) Invalid
✅ b) Referred automatically
🔘 c) Rejected
🔘 d) Forwarded to the President of Pakistan
98) How many days does the Election Commission have to decide on a defection case?
🔘 a) 15 days
✅ b) 30 days
🔘 c) 60 days
🔘 d) 90 days
99) If the Election Commission confirms the defection, what happens to the member?
🔘 a) They are suspended for five years
🔘 b) They are removed from the political party
✅ c) They cease to be a member of Parliament
🔘 d) They must pay a fine
100) Who has the authority to hear an appeal against the decision of the Election Commission in a defection case?
🔘 a) High Court
✅ b) Supreme Court of Pakistan
🔘 c) National Assembly Speaker
🔘 d) Chief Election Commissioner
101) What is the time limit for filing an appeal in the Supreme Court against the Election Commission’s decision on disqualification?
🔘 a) 15 days
✅ b) 30 days
🔘 c) 60 days
🔘 d) 90 days
102) The Supreme Court must decide on an appeal regarding disqualification due to defection within how many days?
🔘 a) 30 days
🔘 b) 60 days
✅ c) 90 days
🔘 d) 120 days
103) Who is exempt from disqualification under Article 63A?
🔘 a) Prime Minister
✅ b) Speaker or Chairman of the House
🔘 c) Chief Minister
🔘 d) All of the above
104) Under Article 63A, which of the following bills require mandatory voting according to the party’s direction?
🔘 a) A Money Bill
🔘 b) A Constitution (Amendment) Bill
🔘 c) A vote of confidence or no-confidence
✅ d) All of the above
Solved MCQs on Article 64 of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
For HEC LAW GAT, Civil Judge, Judicial Magistrate, ADPP, CSS & Other Competitive Exams
(Vacation of Seats)
105) Under Article 64, how can a member of Parliament resign from their seat?
🔘 a) By verbal announcement in the House
✅ b) By writing under their hand addressed to the Speaker or Chairman
🔘 c) By submitting an application to the Election Commission
🔘 d) By getting approval from the Prime Minister
106) When does a seat become vacant after a member submits their resignation?
🔘 a) After the Prime Minister’s approval
✅ b) Immediately upon submission
🔘 c) After 30 days of verification
🔘 d) After approval by the Election Commission
107) If a member of Parliament remains absent without leave for how many consecutive days, their seat may be declared vacant?
🔘 a) 20 days
🔘 b) 30 days
✅ c) 40 days
🔘 d) 50 days
108) Who has the authority to declare a seat vacant if a member remains absent for 40 consecutive days without leave?
🔘 a) The Prime Minister
🔘 b) The Election Commission
✅ c) The House
🔘 d) The Supreme Court
109) Which of the following statements is true regarding the vacation of a seat in Parliament?
🔘 a) The Speaker can remove a member without any reason.
✅ b) A seat is automatically vacated if a member submits a written resignation.
🔘 c) A member must seek permission from the Election Commission to resign.
🔘 d) The President has the sole authority to declare a seat vacant.
110) To whom does a Senator submit their resignation under Article 64?
🔘 a) The Prime Minister
🔘 b) The Chief Election Commissioner
✅ c) The Chairman of the Senate
🔘 d) The President of Pakistan
111) To whom does a Member of the National Assembly (MNA) submit their resignation under Article 64?
🔘 a) The Chief Justice
🔘 b) The President of Pakistan
✅ c) The Speaker of the National Assembly
🔘 d) The Prime Minister
112) If a member remains absent from House sittings for 40 consecutive days without permission, who decides whether to vacate the seat?
🔘 a) The President of Pakistan
🔘 b) The Speaker or Chairman unilaterally
✅ c) The House through a declaration
🔘 d) The Chief Justice of Pakistan
113) Which of the following conditions can lead to a member’s seat being declared vacant under Article 64?
🔘 a) Submission of a written resignation
🔘 b) Absence from the House for 40 consecutive days without permission
✅ c) Both (a) and (b)
🔘 d) None of the above
Solved MCQs on Article 65 of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
For HEC LAW GAT, Civil Judge, Judicial Magistrate, ADPP, CSS & Other Competitive Exams
(Oath of Members)
114) Under Article 65, when can an elected member sit or vote in a House?
🔘 a) Immediately after the election results are announced
✅ b) After taking the oath as prescribed in the Third Schedule
🔘 c) After submitting a written declaration to the Election Commission
🔘 d) After obtaining permission from the Speaker or Chairman
115) Where is the prescribed oath for members of the Parliament mentioned?
🔘 a) Article 65 itself
✅ b) The Third Schedule of the Constitution
🔘 c) The Elections Act, 2017
🔘 d) The Rules of Procedure of Parliament
116) Which of the following is a requirement for an elected member before performing parliamentary duties?
🔘 a) Filing a wealth statement
🔘 b) Signing an attendance register
✅ c) Taking the oath before the House
🔘 d) Receiving a confirmation letter from the Election Commission
117) Who administers the oath to newly elected members of the National Assembly?
🔘 a) The President of Pakistan
🔘 b) The Chief Justice of Pakistan
✅ c) The Speaker of the National Assembly (or in his absence, the presiding officer)
🔘 d) The Chief Election Commissioner
118) Which of the following statements is correct about the oath of members?
🔘 a) A member can sit in the House before taking the oath but cannot vote.
✅ b) A member cannot sit or vote in the House until he has taken the oath.
🔘 c) The oath-taking ceremony is optional for members.
🔘 d) Members must take the oath within one year of their election.
119) If a person is elected as a member of a House but has not taken the oath, which of the following applies?
🔘 a) He can participate in voting but not in debates.
✅ b) He cannot sit or vote in the House.
🔘 c) He can sit in the House but cannot vote.
🔘 d) He is automatically removed from the membership.
120) Which House(s) does Article 65 apply to?
🔘 a) The National Assembly only
🔘 b) The Senate only
✅ c) Both the National Assembly and the Senate
🔘 d) None of the above
121) What happens if a member refuses to take the oath after being elected?
🔘 a) His seat is immediately declared vacant.
✅ b) He cannot perform any parliamentary functions until he takes the oath.
🔘 c) He is disqualified under Article 63.
🔘 d) The Chief Election Commissioner can nominate a replacement.
Solved MCQs on Article 66 of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
For HEC LAW GAT, Civil Judge, Judicial Magistrate, ADPP, CSS & Other Competitive Exams
(Privileges of Members, etc.)
122) What does Article 66 of the Constitution of Pakistan deal with?
🔘 a) The election process of Parliament
✅ b) The privileges and immunities of Parliament members
🔘 c) The powers of the Chief Election Commissioner
🔘 d) The procedure for amending the Constitution
123) Which of the following is protected under Article 66 regarding parliamentary proceedings?
🔘 a) Freedom of speech in Parliament
🔘 b) Protection from legal proceedings for anything said in Parliament
🔘 c) Immunity for votes given by members in Parliament
✅ d) All of the above
124) Who is protected from legal proceedings for publishing parliamentary reports or proceedings?
🔘 a) Any journalist reporting on Parliament
🔘 b) The members of Parliament only
✅ c) Any person publishing under the authority of Parliament
🔘 d) Only the Speaker of the National Assembly
125) What happens if a member of Parliament refuses to give evidence before a parliamentary committee?
🔘 a) He is automatically disqualified from membership.
✅ b) The House may punish the person under the law.
🔘 c) The President of Pakistan can remove him from office.
🔘 d) The Supreme Court can issue an arrest warrant.
126) What is required before a person can be punished for refusing to provide evidence to a parliamentary committee?
🔘 a) A special resolution passed by the National Assembly
🔘 b) Approval from the President of Pakistan
✅ c) A law defining such punishment must be enacted
🔘 d) A formal request by the Chief Justice of Pakistan
127) Which authority can safeguard confidential matters from disclosure in parliamentary proceedings?
🔘 a) The Prime Minister
🔘 b) The Speaker of the National Assembly
✅ c) The President of Pakistan
🔘 d) The Chief Justice of Pakistan
128) What does the term “Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament)” refer to in Article 66?
🔘 a) Only the National Assembly
🔘 b) Only the Senate
✅ c) Either House, a joint sitting, or a committee thereof
🔘 d) The President and the Prime Minister collectively
129) Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding parliamentary privileges under Article 66?
🔘 a) Members are immune from all forms of legal proceedings, even outside Parliament.
🔘 b) Members can be legally challenged for their speech within Parliament.
✅ c) The privileges of Parliament are subject to the Constitution and parliamentary rules.
🔘 d) Parliament members can override the Constitution using their privileges.
130) Who enjoys the same privileges as members of Parliament under Article 66?
🔘 a) The Chief Election Commissioner
🔘 b) The Prime Minister only
✅ c) Persons who have the right to speak and take part in parliamentary proceedings
🔘 d) The Chief Justice of Pakistan
131) Which of the following is NOT covered under parliamentary privilege in Article 66?
🔘 a) Protection from legal action for statements made in Parliament
🔘 b) Immunity for voting decisions in Parliament
✅ c) Protection from accountability for criminal offenses outside Parliament
🔘 d) Protection for publication of parliamentary reports authorized by Parliament
Solved MCQs on Article 67 of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
For HEC LAW GAT, Civil Judge, Judicial Magistrate, ADPP, CSS & Other Competitive Exams
(Rules of Procedure, etc.)
132) What authority does Article 67 of the Constitution of Pakistan grant to a House?
🔘 a) The power to dismiss members of Parliament
✅ b) The power to make rules for its procedure and conduct of business
🔘 c) The power to dissolve Parliament at any time
🔘 d) The power to amend the Constitution directly
133) Under Article 67, can a House function if there is a vacancy in its membership?
🔘 a) No, it must fill all vacancies before proceeding.
✅ b) Yes, it can act notwithstanding any vacancy.
🔘 c) Only if the Prime Minister approves.
🔘 d) Only if the Supreme Court issues an order.
134) According to Article 67, are parliamentary proceedings invalid if an unauthorized person participates?
🔘 a) Yes, they are automatically void.
✅ b) No, they remain valid despite the participation of unauthorized persons.
🔘 c) Only if the Speaker declares them invalid.
🔘 d) Only if the Supreme Court intervenes.
135) Who is responsible for making rules regarding the procedure and conduct of business in a House?
🔘 a) The Prime Minister
🔘 b) The President
✅ c) The House itself
🔘 d) The Chief Justice of Pakistan
136) What happens if a House has not yet made its own procedural rules under Article 67?
🔘 a) The Supreme Court will regulate the proceedings.
✅ b) The President’s rules of procedure will apply until the House makes its own rules.
🔘 c) The Prime Minister will decide the rules.
🔘 d) The House will remain non-functional.
137) Which of the following is NOT mentioned in Article 67?
🔘 a) The power of a House to make its own rules
🔘 b) The validity of proceedings despite unauthorized participation
🔘 c) The power of the President to regulate House procedure before it makes its own rules
✅ d) The power of the Supreme Court to override House procedures
138) What does Article 67 ensure regarding the business of a House?
✅ a) That no external authority interferes with House procedures
🔘 b) That the Prime Minister controls parliamentary procedures
🔘 c) That Parliament must follow the rules set by the judiciary
🔘 d) That Parliament cannot function without a full membership
Solved MCQs on Article 68 of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
For HEC LAW GAT, Civil Judge, Judicial Magistrate, ADPP, CSS & Other Competitive Exams
(Restriction on Discussion in Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament))
139) What restriction does Article 68 impose on discussions in Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament)?
🔘 a) No discussion on foreign policy matters
✅ b) No discussion on the conduct of a Judge of the Supreme Court or High Court in the discharge of duties
🔘 c) No discussion on the budget allocation for the judiciary
🔘 d) No discussion on constitutional amendments
140) Which institution’s judges are protected from discussion regarding their conduct under Article 68?
🔘 a) Military Courts
🔘 b) Federal Shariat Court
✅ c) Supreme Court and High Court
🔘 d) Election Commission
141) Under Article 68, can the conduct of a High Court judge be debated in Parliament?
🔘 a) Yes, but only with the Speaker’s permission
✅ b) No, it is strictly prohibited
🔘 c) Yes, if the discussion is approved by the Supreme Judicial Council
🔘 d) Only during a constitutional amendment session
142) Why does Article 68 prohibit discussions on the conduct of judges in Parliament?
✅ a) To ensure judicial independence
🔘 b) To protect government interests
🔘 c) To prevent media scrutiny of judges
🔘 d) To allow Parliament to have full control over the judiciary
143) Can Parliament discuss general judicial reforms under Article 68?
✅ a) Yes, as long as individual judges’ conduct is not discussed
🔘 b) No, all judicial matters are prohibited
🔘 c) Only with the approval of the Chief Justice
🔘 d) Only during a joint session of Parliament
144) What is the primary objective of Article 68?
🔘 a) To limit the judiciary’s role in constitutional interpretation
✅ b) To safeguard the dignity and independence of the judiciary
🔘 c) To prevent judges from being removed from office
🔘 d) To grant Parliament control over judicial proceedings
145) Which legal doctrine is reinforced by Article 68?
✅ a) Separation of powers
🔘 b) Doctrine of necessity
🔘 c) Parliamentary sovereignty
🔘 d) Judicial supremacy
Solved MCQs on Article 69 of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
For HEC LAW GAT, Civil Judge, Judicial Magistrate, ADPP, CSS & Other Competitive Exams
(Courts Not to Inquire into Proceedings of Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament))
146) What does Article 69 state about the validity of parliamentary proceedings?
🔘 a) Courts can review parliamentary proceedings for any irregularities
✅ b) The validity of proceedings cannot be questioned on procedural irregularities
🔘 c) The Supreme Court can overrule parliamentary decisions
🔘 d) Only the President can question parliamentary procedures
147) Under Article 69, can courts interfere in parliamentary proceedings?
🔘 a) Yes, if a petition is filed
✅ b) No, courts cannot inquire into parliamentary proceedings
🔘 c) Only in cases of constitutional amendments
🔘 d) Only in cases of a declared emergency
148) Which powers of parliamentary officers are protected from judicial interference under Article 69?
✅ a) Powers related to regulating procedure and maintaining order
🔘 b) Powers related to financial decisions
🔘 c) Powers related to appointing judges
🔘 d) Powers related to military oversight
149) Who is protected from court jurisdiction under Article 69?
🔘 a) The President of Pakistan
✅ b) Any officer or member of Parliament vested with powers under the Constitution
🔘 c) The Chief Election Commissioner
🔘 d) The Prime Minister
150) Why does Article 69 prevent courts from questioning parliamentary proceedings?
✅ a) To uphold parliamentary sovereignty and independence
🔘 b) To allow judges to focus only on criminal cases
🔘 c) To ensure the Prime Minister has unchecked authority
🔘 d) To prevent Parliament from making constitutional amendments
151) Can a court review the Speaker’s decision on parliamentary procedure under Article 69?
✅ a) No, the Speaker’s decisions are final and not subject to judicial review
🔘 b) Yes, if the decision violates the Constitution
🔘 c) Yes, if approved by the President
🔘 d) Only if challenged in the High Court
152) What is the primary principle reinforced by Article 69?
🔘 a) Supremacy of the judiciary
✅ b) Separation of powers and parliamentary autonomy
🔘 c) Absolute power of the executive
🔘 d) Judicial control over legislation
Solved MCQs on Article 70 of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
For HEC LAW GAT, Civil Judge, Judicial Magistrate, ADPP, CSS & Other Competitive Exams
(Introduction and Passing of Bills)
153) Where can a Bill related to the Federal Legislative List originate?
🔘 a) Only in the National Assembly
🔘 b) Only in the Senate
✅ c) In either House of Parliament
🔘 d) Only in the President’s Office
154) What happens if a Bill is passed by one House without amendments?
✅ a) It is sent to the President for assent
🔘 b) It is sent back for further debate
🔘 c) It requires approval from the Prime Minister
🔘 d) It must go through a referendum
155) If a Bill is passed with amendments by the second House, what is the next step?
🔘 a) It is rejected and cannot become law
✅ b) It must be sent back to the House where it originated
🔘 c) The President must review it before approval
🔘 d) The Senate has the final authority over amendments
156) What happens if the second House rejects a Bill or does not pass it within 90 days?
🔘 a) The Bill is automatically passed
✅ b) It is considered in a joint sitting of Parliament
🔘 c) It is declared null and void
🔘 d) It requires approval from the Prime Minister
157) How is a Bill passed in a joint sitting of Parliament?
🔘 a) By a two-thirds majority
✅ b) By the votes of the majority of members present and voting
🔘 c) By the approval of the President
🔘 d) By the Supreme Court’s recommendation
158) What is the final step before a Bill becomes law?
🔘 a) The Prime Minister must sign it
🔘 b) The Supreme Court must review it
✅ c) The President must give assent
🔘 d) The Speaker of the National Assembly must approve it
159) What is the “Federal Legislative List” mentioned in Article 70?
✅ a) A list of subjects under the authority of the Federal Government
🔘 b) A list of rules for parliamentary debates
🔘 c) A record of past legislation
🔘 d) A set of guidelines for judicial review
Solved MCQs on Article 71 of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
For HEC LAW GAT, Civil Judge, Judicial Magistrate, ADPP, CSS & Other Competitive Exams
(Mediation Committee – Omitted by the 18th Amendment)
160) Which constitutional amendment omitted Article 71 (Mediation Committee)?
🔘 a) The 16th Amendment
🔘 b) The 17th Amendment
✅ c) The 18th Amendment
🔘 d) The 21st Amendment
161) What was the function of the Mediation Committee before its omission?
🔘 a) To resolve disputes between political parties
✅ b) To mediate legislative disagreements between the National Assembly and Senate
🔘 c) To oversee judicial appointments
🔘 d) To approve amendments to the Constitution
162) Which amendment removed the Mediation Committee from the Constitution of Pakistan?
🔘 a) The Constitution (Seventeenth Amendment) Act, 2003
✅ b) The Constitution (Eighteenth Amendment) Act, 2010
🔘 c) The Constitution (Twentieth Amendment) Act, 2012
🔘 d) The Constitution (Twenty-first Amendment) Act, 2015
Solved MCQs on Article 72 of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
For HEC LAW GAT, Civil Judge, Judicial Magistrate, ADPP, CSS & Other Competitive Exams
(Procedure at Joint Sittings)
163) Who has the authority to make rules for the procedure of joint sittings of both Houses of Parliament?
🔘 a) The Speaker of the National Assembly
🔘 b) The Chairman of the Senate
✅ c) The President of Pakistan
🔘 d) The Prime Minister of Pakistan
164) Before making rules regarding joint sittings, the President must consult with which officials?
🔘 a) The Chief Justice and the Speaker of the National Assembly
✅ b) The Speaker of the National Assembly and the Chairman of the Senate
🔘 c) The Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition
🔘 d) The Chief Minister and the Governor of each province
165) Who presides over a joint sitting of Parliament?
🔘 a) The President of Pakistan
🔘 b) The Prime Minister of Pakistan
✅ c) The Speaker of the National Assembly
🔘 d) The Chairman of the Senate
166) In the absence of the Speaker, who presides over a joint sitting?
🔘 a) The Chief Justice of Pakistan
🔘 b) The President of Pakistan
✅ c) A person determined by the rules made under Article 72(1)
🔘 d) The Leader of the Opposition
167) How are decisions made in a joint sitting of Parliament?
🔘 a) By a two-thirds majority
🔘 b) By the President’s approval
✅ c) By the votes of the majority of members present and voting
🔘 d) By the National Assembly alone
168) What happens to the rules made under Article 72(1)?
🔘 a) They are approved by the Prime Minister
🔘 b) They are subject to judicial review
✅ c) They are laid before a joint sitting for approval, amendment, or replacement
🔘 d) They automatically become part of the Constitution
Solved MCQs on Article 73 of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
For HEC LAW GAT, Civil Judge, Judicial Magistrate, ADPP, CSS & Other Competitive Exams
(Procedure with Respect to Money Bills)
169) Where does a Money Bill originate?
🔘 a) Senate
✅ b) National Assembly
🔘 c) Provincial Assembly
🔘 d) Joint Sitting of Parliament
170) When a Money Bill is presented in the National Assembly, a copy is transmitted to which House?
🔘 a) Provincial Assembly
🔘 b) Supreme Court
✅ c) Senate
🔘 d) Council of Common Interests
171) Within how many days can the Senate make recommendations on a Money Bill?
🔘 a) 7 days
🔘 b) 10 days
✅ c) 14 days
🔘 d) 30 days
172) What is the role of the Senate regarding a Money Bill?
🔘 a) It can reject the Bill
🔘 b) It can amend the Bill
✅ c) It can only make recommendations
🔘 d) It has no role in Money Bills
173) Which of the following matters does NOT make a Bill a Money Bill?
🔘 a) Imposition of taxes
🔘 b) Borrowing of money by the Federal Government
🔘 c) Audit of Federal and Provincial accounts
✅ d) Regulation of court fees
174) Who has the final authority to decide whether a Bill is a Money Bill?
🔘 a) President of Pakistan
🔘 b) Prime Minister of Pakistan
✅ c) Speaker of the National Assembly
🔘 d) Chief Justice of Pakistan
175) What must a Money Bill presented to the President for assent bear?
🔘 a) Approval of the Senate
🔘 b) Certificate from the Chief Justice
✅ c) Certificate from the Speaker of the National Assembly
🔘 d) Approval from the Finance Minister
176) Which of the following is NOT considered a Money Bill?
🔘 a) A Bill imposing new taxes
✅ b) A Bill regulating court fees
🔘 c) A Bill regarding borrowing by the Federal Government
🔘 d) A Bill regarding the Federal Consolidated Fund
177) Which of the following is NOT a criterion for a Money Bill?
🔘 a) Taxation matters
🔘 b) Borrowing of money by the government
✅ c) Allocation of funds for local government services
🔘 d) Custody of the Federal Consolidated Fund
178) Can the Senate amend a Money Bill?
🔘 a) Yes, with a two-thirds majority
🔘 b) Yes, if the President allows
✅ c) No, it can only make recommendations
🔘 d) No, it has no role in Money Bills
Solved MCQs on Article 74 of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
For HEC LAW GAT, Civil Judge, Judicial Magistrate, ADPP, CSS & Other Competitive Exams
(Federal Government’s Consent Required for Financial Measures)
179) Which type of Bill requires the Federal Government’s consent before introduction?
🔘 a) Constitutional Bill
✅ b) Money Bill
🔘 c) Criminal Law Bill
🔘 d) Civil Procedure Bill
180) Which of the following financial measures requires Federal Government consent?
🔘 a) Bills affecting the coinage or currency of Pakistan
🔘 b) Bills involving withdrawal from the Public Account of the Federation
🔘 c) Bills impacting the constitution or functions of the State Bank of Pakistan
✅ d) All of the above
181) In which House of Parliament can a Bill involving expenditure from the Federal Consolidated Fund be introduced?
✅ a) National Assembly only, with Federal Government consent
🔘 b) Senate only, with Senate Chairman’s approval
🔘 c) Either House, without any approval
🔘 d) Either House, with the President’s consent
182) Who grants consent for a Money Bill before its introduction in Parliament?
🔘 a) Speaker of the National Assembly
✅ b) Federal Government
🔘 c) Chief Justice of Pakistan
🔘 d) Senate Chairman
183) Which of the following is NOT mentioned in Article 74 as requiring Federal Government consent?
🔘 a) A Bill involving expenditure from the Federal Consolidated Fund
🔘 b) A Bill affecting Pakistan’s coinage or currency
✅ c) A Bill imposing new criminal penalties
🔘 d) A Bill altering the functions of the State Bank of Pakistan
184) What is the ‘Federal Consolidated Fund’ as mentioned in Article 74?
🔘 a) A reserve fund managed by the Senate
✅ b) A fund containing all revenues and receipts of the Federal Government
🔘 c) A financial pool shared by the provinces
🔘 d) A separate account for foreign aid management
185) Which institution’s constitution or functions cannot be altered by a Bill without Federal Government consent?
🔘 a) Supreme Court of Pakistan
✅ b) State Bank of Pakistan
🔘 c) National Assembly
🔘 d) Provincial Assemblies
186) Which account’s withdrawal requires Federal Government consent under Article 74?
🔘 a) Private sector investment accounts
🔘 b) Provincial Consolidated Fund
✅ c) Public Account of the Federation
🔘 d) State Bank employee salaries
187) If a Bill requires expenditure from the Federal Consolidated Fund, what must happen before its introduction?
🔘 a) Approval by both Houses of Parliament
✅ b) Consent from the Federal Government
🔘 c) Approval from the President
🔘 d) A referendum by the public
188) Under Article 74, who has the authority to introduce a Money Bill?
🔘 a) Any Member of Parliament
🔘 b) A Senator with approval from the Senate Chairman
✅ c) The National Assembly, with the consent of the Federal Government
🔘 d) The Chief Justice of Pakistan
Solved MCQs on Article 75 of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
For HEC LAW GAT, Civil Judge, Judicial Magistrate, ADPP, CSS & Other Competitive Exams
(President’s Assent to Bills)
189) Within how many days must the President give assent to a Bill presented to him?
🔘 a) 7 days
✅ b) 10 days
🔘 c) 14 days
🔘 d) 30 days
190) Which of the following actions can the President take upon receiving a Bill?
🔘 a) Assent to the Bill
🔘 b) Return a Bill (except a Money Bill) for reconsideration
🔘 c) Reject the Bill permanently
✅ d) Both (a) and (b)
191) Which type of Bill cannot be returned by the President for reconsideration?
🔘 a) Constitutional Bill
✅ b) Money Bill
🔘 c) Criminal Law Bill
🔘 d) Civil Law Bill
192) If the President returns a Bill for reconsideration and the Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) passes it again, what happens next?
✅ a) The President must give assent within 10 days
🔘 b) The Bill is sent for public referendum
🔘 c) The Supreme Court decides on the Bill
🔘 d) The Bill is sent to the Senate for final review
193) What happens if the President does not give assent to a Bill within 10 days after it is passed again by Parliament?
🔘 a) The Bill is rejected
✅ b) The Bill is deemed to have been assented to
🔘 c) The Bill is sent back to the Speaker for amendments
🔘 d) The Bill is declared unconstitutional
194) What is the status of a Bill once the President assents to it?
🔘 a) It is sent to the Supreme Court for approval
🔘 b) It becomes an Ordinance
✅ c) It becomes an Act of Parliament
🔘 d) It is published as a government notification
195) What is the process if the President returns a Bill to Parliament with recommendations?
🔘 a) The Parliament must accept the President’s recommendations
✅ b) The Parliament may pass the Bill again with or without changes
🔘 c) The Supreme Court reviews the recommendations
🔘 d) The Bill automatically lapses
196) Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the President’s assent to a Bill?
🔘 a) The President has unlimited time to consider a Bill
🔘 b) The President can permanently block any Bill
✅ c) A Money Bill cannot be returned for reconsideration
🔘 d) If the President refuses assent twice, the Bill is void
197) What happens if a Bill is passed without fulfilling a required constitutional consent but is still assented to by the President?
🔘 a) The Bill is invalid
🔘 b) The Bill is void and must be reintroduced
✅ c) The Bill remains valid
🔘 d) The Bill is subject to a judicial review
198) What is an Act of Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament)?
🔘 a) A Bill approved by the Prime Minister
✅ b) A Bill that has received the President’s assent
🔘 c) A Bill still under discussion in Parliament
🔘 d) A proposed amendment to the Constitution
Solved MCQs on Article 76 of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
For HEC LAW GAT, Civil Judge, Judicial Magistrate, ADPP, CSS & Other Competitive Exams
Bill Not to Lapse on Prorogation, etc.
199) What happens to a Bill pending in either House when the House is prorogued?
🔘 a) The Bill is withdrawn automatically
🔘 b) The Bill lapses and must be reintroduced
✅ c) The Bill does not lapse
🔘 d) The Bill is sent to the President for approval
200) What happens to a Bill pending in the Senate if the National Assembly is dissolved?
🔘 a) It lapses immediately
✅ b) It remains pending and does not lapse
🔘 c) It is automatically approved
🔘 d) It is sent back for review
201) What happens to a Bill that is pending in the National Assembly when the National Assembly is dissolved?
🔘 a) It remains valid for the next session
🔘 b) It is automatically passed
✅ c) It lapses
🔘 d) It is sent to the Senate for approval
202) What happens to a Bill that has been passed by the National Assembly but is still pending in the Senate when the National Assembly is dissolved?
🔘 a) It continues to be processed in the Senate
✅ b) It lapses
🔘 c) The Senate automatically passes it
🔘 d) The Bill is sent to the President for assent
203) Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding a Bill pending in the Senate?
🔘 a) It automatically lapses if the National Assembly is dissolved
✅ b) It does not lapse if the National Assembly is dissolved
🔘 c) It is sent for a joint session if the National Assembly is dissolved
🔘 d) It becomes a Money Bill
204) Which of the following Bills will lapse on the dissolution of the National Assembly?
🔘 a) A Bill pending in the Senate
🔘 b) A Bill pending in the National Assembly
🔘 c) A Bill passed by the National Assembly but pending in the Senate
✅ d) Both (b) and (c)
205) If a Bill is prorogued in the National Assembly, what happens to it?
🔘 a) It lapses immediately
✅ b) It continues to be pending and does not lapse
🔘 c) It is sent to the Senate for approval
🔘 d) The Supreme Court reviews it
206) If a Bill is passed by the National Assembly but the Senate has not approved it, what happens upon the dissolution of the National Assembly?
🔘 a) The Bill is passed automatically
🔘 b) The Bill is reviewed by the President
✅ c) The Bill lapses
🔘 d) The Bill is converted into a Money Bill
207) Which of the following is NOT affected by the dissolution of the National Assembly?
🔘 a) A Bill pending in the National Assembly
🔘 b) A Bill passed by the National Assembly but pending in the Senate
✅ c) A Bill pending in the Senate
🔘 d) A Bill under consideration in a joint sitting
208) What is the primary effect of Article 76 of the Constitution of Pakistan?
🔘 a) It ensures that all Bills lapse when Parliament is dissolved
✅ b) It prevents the lapse of Bills due to prorogation but allows lapsing in case of dissolution
🔘 c) It requires that all Bills be approved by the Senate before passing
🔘 d) It makes all pending Bills automatically valid for the next government
Solved MCQs on Article 77 of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
For HEC LAW GAT, Civil Judge, Judicial Magistrate, ADPP, CSS & Other Competitive Exams
(Tax to be Levied by Law Only)
209) According to Article 77 of the Constitution of Pakistan, who has the authority to levy taxes for the Federation?
🔘 a) The Prime Minister
🔘 b) The Senate
✅ c) Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament)
🔘 d) The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)
210) What does Article 77 of the Constitution of Pakistan primarily deal with?
🔘 a) The procedure for passing Money Bills
✅ b) The authority for levying taxes in the Federation
🔘 c) The formation of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)
🔘 d) The imposition of penalties for tax evasion
211) Which statement is TRUE according to Article 77 of the Constitution of Pakistan?
🔘 a) The President can impose taxes directly
✅ b) Taxes can be levied only by an Act of Parliament
🔘 c) The Federal Government can impose taxes without Parliament’s approval
🔘 d) The judiciary has the power to impose taxes
212) Which of the following authorities is responsible for collecting taxes in Pakistan?
🔘 a) The Supreme Court
🔘 b) The Election Commission of Pakistan
✅ c) The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)
🔘 d) The Auditor General of Pakistan
213) Article 77 of the Constitution restricts the imposition of taxes by:
🔘 a) The Prime Minister
🔘 b) The Provincial Assemblies
✅ c) The Federal Government without Parliament’s approval
🔘 d) The National Finance Commission
214) Which of the following is NOT a requirement under Article 77?
✅ a) Taxes must be imposed by or under the authority of Parliament
🔘 b) Taxes can be imposed by the President’s executive order
✅ c) All federal taxes must be imposed through a legal process
✅ d) No tax shall be levied except by an Act of Parliament
215) Which term is used in Article 77 to refer to the Parliament of Pakistan?
🔘 a) National Assembly
✅ b) Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament)
🔘 c) Senate
🔘 d) Federal Legislative Assembly
216) Which of the following is an example of a tax that falls under Article 77?
🔘 a) Court fines and penalties
✅ b) Import duties and income tax
🔘 c) License fees for businesses
🔘 d) Service charges for government facilities
217) What is the main purpose of Article 77 in the Constitution of Pakistan?
🔘 a) To allow the government to impose taxes at will
✅ b) To prevent unauthorized taxation by ensuring all taxes are imposed through law
🔘 c) To grant power to the judiciary for tax regulation
🔘 d) To allow tax collection without legal backing
218) Who has the final authority to approve taxation laws in Pakistan?
🔘 a) The Supreme Court of Pakistan
🔘 b) The Senate alone
✅ c) Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament)
🔘 d) The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)
Solved MCQs on Article 78 of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
For HEC LAW GAT, Civil Judge, Judicial Magistrate, ADPP, CSS & Other Competitive Exams
(Federal Consolidated Fund and Public Account)
219) According to Article 78 of the Constitution of Pakistan, which of the following constitutes the Federal Consolidated Fund?
🔘 a) All revenues received by the Federal Government
🔘 b) Loans raised by the Federal Government
🔘 c) Money received by the Federal Government in repayment of loans
✅ d) All of the above
220) What is the name given to the fund that consists of all revenues received, loans raised, and repayments made to the Federal Government?
🔘 a) National Treasury Fund
🔘 b) Federal Public Fund
✅ c) Federal Consolidated Fund
🔘 d) Government Finance Fund
221) Under Article 78, which of the following is credited to the Public Account of the Federation?
🔘 a) Revenues received by the Federal Government
🔘 b) Loans raised by the Federal Government
✅ c) Moneys received by the Supreme Court or other courts under the Federation
🔘 d) Foreign grants and aids
222) Which of the following is NOT a part of the Federal Consolidated Fund?
🔘 a) Taxes collected by the Federal Government
🔘 b) Loans raised by the Federal Government
✅ c) Deposits made to the Supreme Court of Pakistan
🔘 d) Repayments of loans received by the Federal Government
223) Which Article of the Constitution of Pakistan establishes the Federal Consolidated Fund and the Public Account of the Federation?
🔘 a) Article 75
🔘 b) Article 77
✅ c) Article 78
🔘 d) Article 80
224) The Public Account of the Federation consists of:
🔘 a) All revenues received by the Federal Government
🔘 b) Loans raised by the Federal Government
✅ c) Moneys received on behalf of the Federal Government but not part of the Consolidated Fund
🔘 d) Foreign direct investment received by Pakistan
225) Which of the following correctly distinguishes the Federal Consolidated Fund from the Public Account of the Federation?
✅ a) The Federal Consolidated Fund includes all government revenue and loans, whereas the Public Account includes other moneys received on behalf of the government or deposited in courts.
🔘 b) The Public Account includes all taxes collected by the government, whereas the Federal Consolidated Fund includes judicial deposits.
🔘 c) The Federal Consolidated Fund only includes foreign loans, whereas the Public Account includes domestic loans.
🔘 d) The Public Account is used for national expenditures, whereas the Federal Consolidated Fund is only used for provincial expenses.
226) Who manages the Federal Consolidated Fund and Public Account of the Federation?
✅ a) The State Bank of Pakistan
🔘 b) The Supreme Court of Pakistan
🔘 c) The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)
🔘 d) The Ministry of Finance
227) Which of the following sources of income is NOT included in the Federal Consolidated Fund?
🔘 a) Customs duties collected by the Federal Government
🔘 b) Foreign loans obtained by the Federal Government
✅ c) Fines collected by the Supreme Court of Pakistan
🔘 d) Repayment of loans made to the Federal Government
228) What is the primary purpose of the Federal Consolidated Fund?
🔘 a) To manage foreign investments in Pakistan
🔘 b) To provide financial assistance to private businesses
✅ c) To serve as the main account for all federal revenues and government borrowings
🔘 d) To store provincial tax collections
Solved MCQs on Article 79 of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
For HEC LAW GAT, Civil Judge, Judicial Magistrate, ADPP, CSS & Other Competitive Exams
(Custody of Federal Consolidated Fund and Public Account)
229) Which Article of the Constitution of Pakistan deals with the custody and withdrawal of the Federal Consolidated Fund and Public Account?
🔘 a) Article 77
🔘 b) Article 78
✅ c) Article 79
🔘 d) Article 80
230) Who is responsible for regulating the custody and withdrawal of money from the Federal Consolidated Fund and Public Account?
🔘 a) The Supreme Court of Pakistan
🔘 b) The State Bank of Pakistan
✅ c) Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament)
🔘 d) The Auditor General of Pakistan
231) Until Parliament makes provisions regarding the custody and withdrawal of funds, who has the power to make rules in this regard?
🔘 a) The Prime Minister of Pakistan
✅ b) The President of Pakistan
🔘 c) The Federal Minister of Finance
🔘 d) The Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan
232) What does Article 79 primarily regulate?
🔘 a) The management of provincial revenues
🔘 b) The process of budget allocation in Pakistan
✅ c) The custody, payment, and withdrawal of moneys from the Federal Consolidated Fund and Public Account
🔘 d) The taxation policies of the government
233) Which of the following accounts is governed by Article 79 of the Constitution?
🔘 a) National Saving Scheme Fund
🔘 b) State Bank of Pakistan Reserves
✅ c) Federal Consolidated Fund and Public Account
🔘 d) Federal Board of Revenue Collection Fund
234) The payment of money into and withdrawal from the Public Account of the Federation is regulated by:
🔘 a) The Finance Ministry
✅ b) An Act of Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament)
🔘 c) The Auditor General of Pakistan
🔘 d) The National Assembly Finance Committee
235) What happens if Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) has not made provisions regarding the Federal Consolidated Fund?
🔘 a) The Finance Minister makes temporary laws
🔘 b) The Chief Justice of Pakistan regulates it
✅ c) The President of Pakistan makes rules until Parliament legislates on it
🔘 d) The State Bank of Pakistan takes full control over it
236) Which of the following matters is NOT regulated under Article 79?
🔘 a) Custody of the Federal Consolidated Fund
🔘 b) The deposit of government funds into the Public Account of the Federation
✅ c) The process of levying new taxes
🔘 d) Withdrawal of money from the Federal Consolidated Fund
237) The rules regarding the custody and management of the Federal Consolidated Fund and Public Account shall be made by:
🔘 a) The Prime Minister’s Office
🔘 b) The Ministry of Finance
✅ c) The President of Pakistan, until Parliament legislates on it
🔘 d) The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)
238) Which financial matters are covered under Article 79?
🔘 a) Management of foreign exchange reserves
🔘 b) Collection of tax revenues by FBR
✅ c) Custody, withdrawal, and payment of money from the Federal Consolidated Fund and Public Account
🔘 d) Regulation of stock market investments
Solved MCQs on Article 81 of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
For HEC LAW GAT, Civil Judge, Judicial Magistrate, ADPP, CSS & Other Competitive Exams
(Expenditure Charged upon the Federal Consolidated Fund)
239) Which Article of the Constitution of Pakistan specifies the expenditures charged upon the Federal Consolidated Fund?
🔘 a) Article 79
🔘 b) Article 80
✅ c) Article 81
🔘 d) Article 82
240) Which of the following is NOT an expenditure charged upon the Federal Consolidated Fund?
🔘 a) Remuneration payable to the President of Pakistan
🔘 b) Remuneration payable to the Judges of the Supreme Court
✅ c) Annual development funds for provincial projects
🔘 d) The administrative expenses of the Election Commission
241) Who among the following is entitled to receive remuneration from the Federal Consolidated Fund?
✅ a) The President of Pakistan
🔘 b) The Prime Minister of Pakistan
🔘 c) Provincial Governors
🔘 d) Chief Ministers of Provinces
242) Which of the following officials’ remuneration is charged upon the Federal Consolidated Fund?
✅ a) The Chief Justice of Pakistan
🔘 b) The Attorney General of Pakistan
🔘 c) The Chief Secretary of a Province
🔘 d) The Chairman of NAB
243) The administrative expenses of which of the following offices are covered under the Federal Consolidated Fund?
🔘 a) The Supreme Court of Pakistan
🔘 b) The Senate and National Assembly Secretariats
🔘 c) The Election Commission of Pakistan
✅ d) All of the above
244) Which financial obligations of the Federal Government are charged upon the Federal Consolidated Fund?
🔘 a) Social welfare programs
🔘 b) Development projects
✅ c) Debt charges, including interest and loan repayments
🔘 d) Provincial grants and subsidies
245) Which of the following institutions’ administrative expenses are NOT charged upon the Federal Consolidated Fund?
🔘 a) The Supreme Court of Pakistan
✅ b) The National Accountability Bureau (NAB)
🔘 c) The Election Commission of Pakistan
🔘 d) The Islamabad High Court
246) What happens when Pakistan is required to satisfy a judgment, decree, or award issued by any court or tribunal?
🔘 a) The payment is made from the Annual Budget Allocation
✅ b) The payment is made from the Federal Consolidated Fund
🔘 c) The matter is decided by the Supreme Court before payment
🔘 d) The amount is paid only after approval by Parliament
247) Which of the following is considered an expenditure charged upon the Federal Consolidated Fund?
🔘 a) Salaries of Provincial Ministers
🔘 b) Loans granted by the Federal Government to private businesses
✅ c) Remuneration payable to the Auditor General of Pakistan
🔘 d) Annual Public Sector Development Program (PSDP) allocations
248) Which clause of Article 81 allows Parliament to declare additional sums to be charged upon the Federal Consolidated Fund?
🔘 a) Clause (a)
🔘 b) Clause (c)
🔘 c) Clause (d)
✅ d) Clause (e)
Solved MCQs on Article 82 of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
For HEC LAW GAT, Civil Judge, Judicial Magistrate, ADPP, CSS & Other Competitive Exams
(Procedure Relating to the Annual Budget Statement)
249) Which Article of the Constitution of Pakistan deals with the procedure relating to the Annual Budget Statement?
🔘 a) Article 78
🔘 b) Article 80
✅ c) Article 82
🔘 d) Article 84
250) Which portion of the Annual Budget Statement cannot be submitted to a vote in the National Assembly?
🔘 a) Development expenditure
✅ b) Expenditure charged upon the Federal Consolidated Fund
🔘 c) Public sector salaries
🔘 d) Foreign aid and grants
251) What is the role of the National Assembly regarding expenditure that is NOT charged upon the Federal Consolidated Fund?
🔘 a) It cannot discuss it
✅ b) It must approve it through demands for grants
🔘 c) It requires approval from the Senate
🔘 d) The President directly sanctions it
252) How can the National Assembly exercise its power over demands for grants in the Annual Budget Statement?
🔘 a) It can only discuss but not vote
✅ b) It can approve or reject them
🔘 c) It can only suggest amendments
🔘 d) It has no power over budget approval
253) Which of the following is a correct statement about the budget procedure in Pakistan?
🔘 a) The Senate has equal authority with the National Assembly in approving the budget
✅ b) The National Assembly cannot vote on expenditures charged upon the Federal Consolidated Fund
🔘 c) The Annual Budget is passed through a referendum
🔘 d) The Supreme Court reviews and approves the Annual Budget Statement
254) The National Assembly may assent to any demand for grants in the Annual Budget Statement subject to which condition?
🔘 a) It can only increase the amount
✅ b) It can reduce or refuse to assent to the demand
🔘 c) It must seek approval from the Supreme Court
🔘 d) The President has the final say in all cases
255) Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the Annual Budget Statement?
✅ a) Expenditures charged upon the Federal Consolidated Fund cannot be voted upon
🔘 b) The National Assembly must approve all expenditures
🔘 c) Demands for grants are submitted for voting in the National Assembly
🔘 d) The Senate can make recommendations on the budget
256) For how long did the special provisions regarding budget approval apply from the commencement of the Constitution or the holding of the second general election?
🔘 a) 5 years
✅ b) 10 years
🔘 c) 15 years
🔘 d) 20 years
257) Which authority is responsible for presenting the Annual Budget Statement in the National Assembly?
🔘 a) The Prime Minister
✅ b) The Federal Finance Minister
🔘 c) The Chief Justice of Pakistan
🔘 d) The Auditor General of Pakistan
258) Which part of the budget process allows the National Assembly to exercise financial control?
✅ a) Approval or rejection of demands for grants
🔘 b) Approval of expenditures from the Federal Consolidated Fund
🔘 c) Issuance of money bills
🔘 d) Signing of the budget by the President
Solved MCQs on Article 83 of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
For HEC LAW GAT, Civil Judge, Judicial Magistrate, ADPP, CSS & Other Competitive Exams
(Authentication of Schedule of Authorized Expenditure)
259) Which Article of the Constitution of Pakistan deals with the authentication of the schedule of authorized expenditure?
🔘 a) Article 81
🔘 b) Article 82
✅ c) Article 83
🔘 d) Article 84
260) Who is responsible for authenticating the schedule of authorized expenditure?
🔘 a) The President of Pakistan
🔘 b) The Prime Minister of Pakistan
🔘 c) The Finance Minister of Pakistan
🔘 d) The Speaker of the National Assembly
✅ Answer: (b) The Prime Minister of Pakistan
261) What must be included in the schedule authenticated by the Prime Minister?
🔘 a) Only grants made by the National Assembly
🔘 b) Only expenditures charged upon the Federal Consolidated Fund
✅ c) Both grants made by the National Assembly and expenditures charged upon the Federal Consolidated Fund
🔘 d) Only development funds
262) Which of the following statements about the authenticated schedule of expenditure is correct?
🔘 a) It can be amended by the National Assembly
🔘 b) It is open to discussion and vote in the National Assembly
✅ c) It is laid before the National Assembly but not open to discussion or vote
🔘 d) It requires approval from the Senate
263) What happens if an expenditure is NOT specified in the authenticated schedule?
🔘 a) It is considered authorized automatically
✅ b) It cannot be charged to the Federal Consolidated Fund
🔘 c) The Senate can approve it separately
🔘 d) The President can authorize it independently
264) Under Article 83, what is the maximum limit for any expenditure in the schedule?
✅ a) It must not exceed the amount previously laid before the National Assembly
🔘 b) It is decided by the Prime Minister at his discretion
🔘 c) It is unlimited as long as the President approves it
🔘 d) It is subject to Senate approval
265) What is the primary purpose of authenticating the schedule of authorized expenditure?
🔘 a) To allow the Senate to review government spending
✅ b) To ensure that no unauthorized expenditure is made from the Federal Consolidated Fund
🔘 c) To allow the President to control financial matters
🔘 d) To allocate funds without restrictions
266) Which financial document is required to be authenticated under Article 83?
🔘 a) Money Bill
✅ b) Schedule of authorized expenditure
🔘 c) Finance Act
🔘 d) Annual Audit Report
267) Who has the final authority to authenticate the schedule of authorized expenditure?
🔘 a) The Speaker of the National Assembly
🔘 b) The Finance Minister
✅ c) The Prime Minister
🔘 d) The Chief Justice of Pakistan
268) Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the schedule of authorized expenditure?
🔘 a) It must be laid before the National Assembly
✅ b) It is subject to discussion and voting in the National Assembly
🔘 c) It includes both grants made by the National Assembly and expenditures charged upon the Federal Consolidated Fund
🔘 d) It ensures that no unauthorized spending occurs from the Federal Consolidated Fund
Solved MCQs on Article 84 of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
For HEC LAW GAT, Civil Judge, Judicial Magistrate, ADPP, CSS & Other Competitive Exams
(Supplementary and Excess Grants)
268) Which Article of the Constitution of Pakistan deals with supplementary and excess grants?
🔘 a) Article 82
🔘 b) Article 83
✅ c) Article 84
🔘 d) Article 85
269) Who has the power to authorize supplementary or excess expenditure from the Federal Consolidated Fund?
🔘 a) The President of Pakistan
🔘 b) The Prime Minister of Pakistan
✅ c) The Federal Government
🔘 d) The Speaker of the National Assembly
270) Which of the following is NOT a reason for authorizing supplementary or excess grants?
🔘 a) Insufficient funds allocated for a service in the current financial year
🔘 b) The emergence of a new service requiring funds
🔘 c) Spending more than the amount granted for a particular service
✅ d) The Prime Minister’s discretion to increase any ministry’s budget
271) What must the Federal Government do after authorizing a supplementary or excess grant?
🔘 a) Obtain approval from the Senate
🔘 b) Seek consent from the Supreme Court
✅ c) Lay a Supplementary or Excess Budget Statement before the National Assembly
🔘 d) Issue a Presidential Ordinance
272) What is the purpose of a Supplementary Budget Statement?
✅ a) To request additional funds for services that were underfunded in the Annual Budget Statement
🔘 b) To justify tax collection methods
🔘 c) To approve the President’s financial authority
🔘 d) To outline future economic policies
273) An Excess Budget Statement is required when:
🔘 a) There is a shortfall in tax revenue
✅ b) The government spends more money on a service than was granted in the budget
🔘 c) A new tax is imposed
🔘 d) The Prime Minister requests additional funds for personal expenses
274) Which Articles of the Constitution apply to Supplementary and Excess Budget Statements?
🔘 a) Articles 70 to 73
✅ b) Articles 80 to 83
🔘 c) Articles 85 to 90
🔘 d) Articles 60 to 65
275) Who reviews the Supplementary and Excess Budget Statements after they are presented?
🔘 a) The Senate
🔘 b) The Federal Cabinet
✅ c) The National Assembly
🔘 d) The Chief Justice of Pakistan
276) If a new service requires funding during the financial year, the Federal Government can:
🔘 a) Wait until the next annual budget
🔘 b) Seek approval from the President before authorizing expenditure
✅ c) Authorize expenditure and later present it in a Supplementary Budget Statement
🔘 d) Transfer funds from another service without informing the National Assembly
277) Which of the following is TRUE regarding excess grants?
🔘 a) They must be approved by the Senate before use
🔘 b) They are automatically deducted from the following year’s budget
✅ c) They require authorization by the Federal Government before presentation to the National Assembly
🔘 d) They must be approved directly by the President
Solved MCQs on Article 85 of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
For HEC LAW GAT, Civil Judge, Judicial Magistrate, ADPP, CSS & Other Competitive Exams
(Votes on Account)
278) Which Article of the Constitution of Pakistan deals with Votes on Account?
🔘 a) Article 82
🔘 b) Article 83
🔘 c) Article 84
✅ d) Article 85
279) What is the purpose of a Vote on Account?
🔘 a) To authorize expenditure for a new service
✅ b) To grant funds in advance for part of a financial year until the budget is approved
🔘 c) To increase the President’s discretionary funds
🔘 d) To revise tax policies
280) The National Assembly can make an advance grant for a period not exceeding:
🔘 a) Two months
✅ b) Four months
🔘 c) Six months
🔘 d) One year
281) A Vote on Account is necessary when:
✅ a) The government needs urgent funds before the budget is approved
🔘 b) A supplementary budget is required
🔘 c) The President requests additional funds
🔘 d) The National Assembly refuses to pass the budget
282) A Vote on Account is granted pending completion of the procedure under which Article?
🔘 a) Article 80
🔘 b) Article 81
✅ c) Article 82
🔘 d) Article 84
283) Who has the authority to grant Votes on Account?
🔘 a) The President of Pakistan
🔘 b) The Senate
✅ c) The National Assembly
🔘 d) The Prime Minister
284) Votes on Account ensure that:
🔘 a) The Federal Government can spend money without any legal procedure
✅ b) The government functions smoothly while the budget is under approval
🔘 c) The President controls financial matters
🔘 d) The judiciary approves government spending
285) The procedure for Votes on Account is linked to which Articles regarding financial matters?
🔘 a) Articles 77 to 79
✅ b) Articles 80 to 83
🔘 c) Articles 85 to 90
🔘 d) Articles 70 to 75
286) What happens after the Vote on Account period ends?
🔘 a) The government must submit a supplementary budget
✅ b) The National Assembly must complete the voting process for the full budget
🔘 c) The President issues an ordinance to continue spending
🔘 d) The government can continue using the Vote on Account funds indefinitely
287) Which financial principle does the Vote on Account follow?
✅ a) No expenditure can be made without prior approval
🔘 b) The President has sole authority over financial matters
🔘 c) The judiciary controls government spending
🔘 d) The Senate must approve all financial transactions
Solved MCQs on Article 87 of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
For HEC LAW GAT, Civil Judge, Judicial Magistrate, ADPP, CSS & Other Competitive Exams
(Secretariats of Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament))
288) Which Article of the Constitution of Pakistan deals with the Secretariats of Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament)?
🔘 a) Article 85
🔘 b) Article 86
✅ c) Article 87
🔘 d) Article 88
289) According to Article 87, each House of Parliament shall have:
🔘 a) A joint Secretariat
✅ b) A separate Secretariat
🔘 c) No Secretariat
🔘 d) A Secretariat controlled by the President
290) What does Article 87 state about the creation of posts common to both Houses?
🔘 a) It prohibits the creation of such posts
✅ b) It allows the creation of such posts
🔘 c) It mandates that all posts must be common to both Houses
🔘 d) It transfers all secretarial staff to the Prime Minister’s office
291) Who has the authority to regulate recruitment and service conditions of the secretarial staff of Parliament?
🔘 a) The President of Pakistan
🔘 b) The Prime Minister
✅ c) Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament)
🔘 d) The Chief Justice of Pakistan
292) Until Parliament makes provisions under Article 87(2), who can regulate the recruitment and service conditions of parliamentary secretarial staff?
🔘 a) The Chief Justice
✅ b) The Speaker or Chairman, with the President’s approval
🔘 c) The Prime Minister
🔘 d) The Federal Public Service Commission
293) Who has the authority to make rules regarding the recruitment of secretarial staff for the National Assembly?
🔘 a) The Chief Justice of Pakistan
🔘 b) The Prime Minister
✅ c) The Speaker, with the President’s approval
🔘 d) The Senate Chairman
294) Who has the authority to make rules regarding the recruitment of secretarial staff for the Senate?
✅ a) The Senate Chairman, with the President’s approval
🔘 b) The Chief Justice of Pakistan
🔘 c) The Prime Minister
🔘 d) The National Assembly Speaker
295) Which body can legislate on the recruitment and conditions of service for the secretarial staff of either House?
🔘 a) The Election Commission of Pakistan
🔘 b) The Federal Government
✅ c) Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament)
🔘 d) The Supreme Court
296) Until Parliament enacts a law on recruitment of secretarial staff, who provides approval for making rules?
🔘 a) The Chief Justice
✅ b) The President
🔘 c) The Prime Minister
🔘 d) The Senate Majority Leader
297) Which official is responsible for the recruitment of the secretarial staff of the National Assembly?
🔘 a) The Prime Minister
✅ b) The Speaker of the National Assembly
🔘 c) The Senate Chairman
🔘 d) The Minister for Law and Justice
Solved MCQs on Article 88 of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
For HEC LAW GAT, Civil Judge, Judicial Magistrate, ADPP, CSS & Other Competitive Exams
(Finance Committees of Parliament)
298) Which Article of the Constitution of Pakistan deals with Finance Committees?
🔘 a) Article 86
🔘 b) Article 87
✅ c) Article 88
🔘 d) Article 89
299) Who controls the expenditure of the National Assembly and Senate within authorized appropriations?
🔘 a) The Federal Government
🔘 b) The Ministry of Finance
✅ c) The National Assembly or Senate, acting on the advice of its Finance Committee
🔘 d) The Auditor General of Pakistan
300) What is the primary function of the Finance Committees in Parliament?
🔘 a) To approve all government loans
✅ b) To control the expenditure of the National Assembly and Senate within authorized appropriations
🔘 c) To regulate tax collection
🔘 d) To oversee the Federal Consolidated Fund
301) Who is the head of the Finance Committee of the National Assembly?
🔘 a) The Minister of Finance
✅ b) The Speaker of the National Assembly
🔘 c) The Prime Minister
🔘 d) The President of Pakistan
302) Who is the head of the Finance Committee of the Senate?
🔘 a) The Speaker of the National Assembly
✅ b) The Chairman of the Senate
🔘 c) The Minister of Finance
🔘 d) The Chief Justice of Pakistan
303) Who are the members of the Finance Committee of each House?
✅ a) The Speaker or Chairman, the Minister of Finance, and elected members
🔘 b) The Prime Minister, the Speaker, and the Chief Justice
🔘 c) The President, the Auditor General, and elected members
🔘 d) The Election Commission, the Finance Minister, and the Chief Minister
304) How are the members of the Finance Committee selected?
🔘 a) By the Prime Minister
🔘 b) By the Chief Justice of Pakistan
✅ c) By election from the National Assembly or Senate
🔘 d) By appointment of the President
305) What authority does the Finance Committee have regarding its own procedures?
🔘 a) It follows rules set by the President
✅ b) It may make its own rules for regulating its procedure
🔘 c) It follows the directives of the Supreme Court
🔘 d) It is governed by the Auditor General’s office
306) Which Minister is an ex-officio member of the Finance Committees of both Houses?
🔘 a) Minister of Law and Justice
🔘 b) Minister of Planning and Development
✅ c) Minister of Finance
🔘 d) Minister of Parliamentary Affairs
307) What is the main responsibility of the Finance Committee?
🔘 a) To approve all government expenditures
🔘 b) To oversee taxation policies
✅ c) To advise on and control expenditures within authorized appropriations for the respective House
🔘 d) To manage the State Bank of Pakistan
Solved MCQs on Article 89 of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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(Presidential Ordinances)
308) Which Article of the Constitution of Pakistan empowers the President to promulgate an Ordinance?
🔘 a) Article 86
🔘 b) Article 87
🔘 c) Article 88
✅ d) Article 89
309) Under what condition can the President issue an Ordinance?
🔘 a) When the Parliament is in session
✅ b) When the Senate or National Assembly is not in session
🔘 c) Only during an emergency
🔘 d) After approval from the Prime Minister
310) For how long does an Ordinance remain in force after promulgation?
🔘 a) 90 days
🔘 b) 60 days
✅ c) 120 days
🔘 d) 180 days
311) Who has the authority to withdraw an Ordinance?
🔘 a) The Prime Minister
🔘 b) The Parliament
✅ c) The President
🔘 d) The Chief Justice
312) If an Ordinance contains provisions related to matters specified in Article 73(2), where must it be laid?
🔘 a) Before the Senate
✅ b) Before the National Assembly
🔘 c) Before both Houses of Parliament
🔘 d) Before the Supreme Court
313) If an Ordinance does not contain provisions related to Article 73(2), where must it be laid?
🔘 a) Only in the National Assembly
🔘 b) Only in the Senate
✅ c) Before both Houses of Parliament
🔘 d) Before the Prime Minister’s Office
314) What happens if an Ordinance is not extended by a resolution of the National Assembly or Senate?
🔘 a) It remains in force indefinitely
🔘 b) It is automatically converted into an Act
✅ c) It stands repealed after 120 days
🔘 d) The Supreme Court decides its validity
315) For how many additional days can an Ordinance be extended through a resolution of the respective House?
🔘 a) 90 days
✅ b) 120 days
🔘 c) 150 days
🔘 d) 180 days
316) How many times can an Ordinance be extended?
🔘 a) Unlimited times
🔘 b) Twice
✅ c) Only once
🔘 d) Three times
317) What happens if either House passes a resolution disapproving an Ordinance?
🔘 a) It is referred to the Supreme Court
🔘 b) It remains in force until the President revokes it
✅ c) It stands repealed immediately
🔘 d) The Parliament must pass a bill to repeal it
318) What status does an Ordinance hold when laid before the National Assembly or Senate?
🔘 a) It is treated as a Presidential Order
🔘 b) It is considered a constitutional amendment
✅ c) It is deemed to be a Bill introduced in the respective House
🔘 d) It automatically becomes law
319) Which of the following is NOT a feature of an Ordinance?
✅ a) It has the same force as an Act of Parliament
✅ b) It is a temporary law
🔘 c) It requires approval from the Supreme Court
✅ d) It can be withdrawn by the President
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