Test 1 - pakarbiter

Q1. According to Article 8(3)(a), the restrictions of Article 8 do NOT apply to laws relating to:

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A. Armed Forces, police, and other forces ensuring public order

B. Judges of the Supreme Court

C. Political parties

D. Taxation authorities

Q2. Under Article 7, local or other authorities are considered part of the State if they:

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A. Are controlled by political parties

B. Are empowered by law to impose any tax or cess

C. Are part of the judiciary

D. Are elected by the people

Q3. Can the 2-year period in Article 8(4) be extended?

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A. No

B. Yes, for 5 more years

C. Yes, with permission from the President

D. Yes, by a resolution not exceeding 6 months

Q4. According to Article 8(1), any law inconsistent with the Fundamental Rights shall be:

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A. Approved through a referendum

B. Sent to Parliament for revision

C. Suspended for judicial review

D. Void to the extent of inconsistency

Q5. According to Article 7 of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973, which of the following are included in the definition of "the State"?

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A. Only the Federal Government

B. Only Provincial Assemblies

C. Federal Government, Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament), Provincial Government, Provincial Assembly, and local authorities empowered to impose tax or cess

D. Judiciary and Armed Forces only

Q6. Whereas, as stated in the Preamble of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973, what is Pakistan's contribution to the world envisioned to be?

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A. Domination in military affairs

B. Religious expansion only

C. Cultural isolation

D. Contribution to international peace and humanity's happiness

Q7. What provisions are to be made for minorities, according to the Preamble?

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A. Permission to live separately only

B. Compulsory adoption of state religion

C. Freedom to profess religion and develop culture

D. Restricted cultural expression

Q8. According to Article 6(3), who is responsible for providing the punishment for high treason?

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A. The Prime Minister

B. Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament)

C. The Supreme Court

D. The President

Q9. Whereas, as per the Preamble of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973, what fundamental rights are guaranteed?

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A. Absolute freedom without restriction

B. Right to bear arms universally

C. Equality of status, opportunity and before law

D. Freedom of wealth accumulation without regulation

Q10. Who shall pass the resolution if Majlis-e-Shoora is the appropriate Legislature under Article 8 Explanation?

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A. The Senate

B. The National Assembly

C. The Provincial Assembly

D. The Federal Cabinet

Q11. What is the effect of Article 2A in the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973?

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A. It abolishes Islamic laws.

B. It allows foreign law to prevail.

C. It introduces new laws.

D. It makes the Objectives Resolution part of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973.

Q12. What is declared as the inalienable right of every citizen under Article 4(1) of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973?

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A. Protection of law and to be treated in accordance with law

B. Right to vote

C. Right to free education

D. Right to property only

Q13. What does Article 8(3)(b) say about laws listed in the First Schedule?

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A. They are to be repealed immediately

B. They are not void even if inconsistent with Fundamental Rights

C. They require approval from the Chief Justice

D. They are not subject to the Constitution

Q14. Under Article 8(2), can the State make any law that takes away or abridges Fundamental Rights?

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A. Yes, with the approval of the Supreme Court

B. No, and any such law shall be void

C. Yes, in emergency situations

D. Yes, if passed by a two-thirds majority

Q15. As per Article 1(2)(a) of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973, which of the following is not listed as a province of Pakistan?

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A. Punjab

B. Balochistan

C. Sindh

D. Gilgit-Baltistan

Q16. The Objectives Resolution was passed in which year?

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A. 1949

B. 1956

C. 1940

D. 1947

Q17. Whereas, according to the Preamble of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973, what is to be fully secured for the judicial system?

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A. Parliamentary supremacy over courts

B. Appointment by the military

C. Independence of the judiciary

D. Governmental control

Q18. Under Article 1(2)(c) of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973, how may other states and territories be included in Pakistan?

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A. Only through military occupation

B. By accession or otherwise

C. By foreign treaty

D. By royal decree

Q19. What power does Article 1(3) of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973 grant to the Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament)?

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A. Power to appoint judges directly

B. Power to dismiss provincial assemblies

C. Power to declare war

D. Power to admit new states or areas into the Federation

Q20. Which of the following persons can also be guilty of high treason under Article 6(2)?

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A. Citizens living abroad

B. Persons aiding, abetting, or collaborating in acts of abrogation or suspension of the Constitution

C. Journalists reporting on the government

D. Lawyers representing criminals

Q21. What is the purpose of the exception in Article 8(3)(a)?

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A. To ensure proper discharge of duties and discipline in the forces

B. To exempt politicians from legal action

C. To allow private armies

D. To promote civilian supremacy

Q22. Which principles are to be fully observed in the State as per the Preamble?

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A. Capitalism and secularism

B. Democracy, freedom, equality, tolerance and social justice

C. Liberalism and free market

D. Monarchy and feudalism

Q23. What right is granted under Article 9A of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973?

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A. Right to equal employment

B. Right to privacy

C. Right to free education

D. Right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment

Q24. According to Article 4(1), who is entitled to the protection of law in Pakistan?

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A. Only people residing in the capital

B. Only citizens of Pakistan

C. Every citizen and every person within Pakistan

D. Only those above 18 years of age

Q25. According to Article 1(1) of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973, what is the official name of the country?

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A. Federal Islamic State of Pakistan

B. Islamic Republic of Pakistan

C. Republic of Pakistan

D. Islamic Federal Union of Pakistan

Q26. According to the Preamble, to whom does the sovereignty over the entire Universe belong?

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A. United Nations

B. People of Pakistan

C. Almighty Allah

D. Parliament of Pakistan

Q27. According to Article 5(1) of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973, what is the basic duty of every citizen?

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A. Obeying traffic rules

B. Voting in elections

C. Serving in the military

D. Loyalty to the State

Q28. What protection is granted under Article 9 of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973?

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A. Right to property

B. Right to fair trial

C. No person shall be deprived of life or liberty save in accordance with law

D. Right to vote in elections

Q29. Article 2A was inserted in the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973 to give substantive effect to which resolution?

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A. United Nations Charte

B. Resolution of Independence

C. Lahore Resolution

D. Objectives Resolution

Q30. 4. According to Article 4(2)(b), a person can only be prevented from doing something if:

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A. It violates cultural values

B. It is considered unethical by society

C. It is prohibited by law

D. The police object

Q31. What kind of obligation is obedience to the Constitution and law as per Article 5(2) of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973?

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A. Conditional obligation

B. Religious obligation

C. Inviolable obligation

D. Optional obligation

Q32. Under Article 4(2)(c), no person shall be compelled to:

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A. Do that which the law does not require him to do

B. Vote in elections

C. Obey government orders without question

D. Testify in court

Q33. What is the main objective of Article 3 of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973?

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A. Establishment of military courts

B. Promotion of trade

C. Freedom of speech

D. Elimination of all forms of exploitation

Q34. Article 4 of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973 primarily ensures:

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A. Equality of jobs

B. Education for all

C. Public ownership of property

D. Legal safeguards and due process for all individuals

Q35. Under Article 8(4), within how many years must the appropriate Legislature bring laws in Part II of the First Schedule into conformity with Fundamental Rights?

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A. 10 years

B. 5 years

C. 1 year

D. 2 years

Q36. According to Article 6(1) of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973, which of the following acts constitutes high treason?

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A. Abrogating, subverting, suspending, or holding the Constitution in abeyance by force or unconstitutional means

B. Refusing to pay taxes

C. Not voting in elections

D. Criticizing the judiciary

Q37. Under Article 5(2), who is required to obey the Constitution and law?

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A. Every citizen and every person within Pakistan

B. Only government officials

C. Only adults over 18

D. Only Pakistani citizens

Q38. What does Article 4(2)(a) of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973 prohibit?

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A. Taxation by Parliament

B. Arrest without trial

C. Any action detrimental to life, liberty, body, reputation, or property without legal authority

D. Foreign aid without consent

Q39. Which Article of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973 declares that loyalty to the State is the basic duty of every citizen?

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A. Article 5

B. Article 4

C. Article 3

D. Article 6

Q40. According to Article 1(2)(b) of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973, what is the Islamabad Capital Territory referred to as?

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A. Federal Capital

B. Federal Territory

C. National Administrative Zone

D. Capital District

Q41. Through whom shall the State exercise its powers and authority?

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A. Judiciary

B. Chosen representatives of the people

C. Armed forces

D. Religious scholars

Q42. According to Article 8(5), the Fundamental Rights conferred by this Chapter:

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A. May be repealed during war

B. Can be limited by administrative orders

C. Cannot be suspended except as expressly provided by the Constitution

D. Can be suspended by Parliament

Q43. According to Article 3 of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973, the principle guiding distribution of work and reward is:

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A. From each according to his age, to each according to his education

B. From each according to his ability, to each according to his work

C. From each according to his rank, to each according to his class

D. From each according to his wealth, to each according to his need

Q44. What does Article 6(2A) of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973 state about the validation of acts of high treason?

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A. The Federal Shariat Court may validate them

B. The President may validate them in emergencies

C. No court, including the Supreme Court or High Court, shall validate acts of high treason

D. They may be validated by a two-thirds majority of Parliament

Q45. What is the nature of the authority exercised by the people of Pakistan?

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A. A political privilege

B. A sacred trust

C. A democratic entitlement

D. An inherited right

Q46. According to the Preamble, how shall Muslims be enabled to order their lives?

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A. According to modern democratic values

B. According to teachings of Western law

C. According to the Holy Quran and Sunnah

D. According to any religious interpretation

Q47. Whereas, as used in the Preamble of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973, what shall the territories included in or acceding to Pakistan form?

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A. A religious caliphate

B. A Federation

C. A centralized monarchy

D. A unitary state

Q48. What is declared as the State religion of Pakistan under Article 2 of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973?

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A. No religion is specified

B. Christianity

C. Islam

D. Hinduism

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