Test 2 - pakarbiter

Q1. Which of the following is a valid reason under Article 24(3) for compulsory acquisition of property?

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A. Owner is late in paying taxes

B. Disapproval of building design by local council

C. Preventing danger to life, property, or public health

D. Owner is a foreign national

Q2. Under Article 22(1), no person attending an educational institution shall be required to:

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A. Wear a specific school uniform

B. Submit an oath of loyalty to the institution

C. Pay tuition fees in advance

D. Receive religious instruction or attend worship related to a religion other than their own

Q3. What protection is granted under Article 21 of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973?

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A. Protection from being compelled to pay a special tax for the support of a religion other than one's own

B. Exemption from income tax

C. Tax exemption for religious leaders only

D. Protection from all forms of taxation

Q4. What fundamental right is granted under Article 19 of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973?

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A. Freedom from taxation

B. Right to remain silent in legal matters

C. Right to vote in all elections

D. Freedom of speech and expression, and freedom of the press

Q5. What does Article 15 of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973 guarantee to every citizen?

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A. Freedom to travel abroad without a passport

B. Freedom to move freely and settle anywhere in Pakistan, subject to reasonable legal restrictions

C. Right to enter only their native province

D. Right to live only in government-designated zones

Q6. Under Article 16, the right to peaceful assembly can be restricted on which ground?

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A. Permission from local leader

B. Weather conditions

C. Age and gender of participants

D. Public order through reasonable restrictions imposed by law

Q7. Under Article 19A, access to public information is:

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A. Subject to regulation and reasonable restrictions imposed by law

B. Unrestricted and unconditional

C. Limited to elected representatives

D. Allowed only through media outlets

Q8. Can the compensation provided under a law mentioned in Article 24 be challenged in court?

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A. Only if owner is a senior citizen

B. Yes, but only in the High Court

C. Yes, always

D. No, adequacy of compensation cannot be questioned in court

Q9. According to Article 22(3)(a), what is allowed for religious communities?

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A. Conducting compulsory religious classes in all public schools

B. Restricting education to members of their faith only

C. Banning other religious teachings in the area

D. Providing religious instruction in institutions maintained wholly by that community

Q10. What condition is imposed on compulsory service under Article 11(4)?

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A. It must be voluntary

B. It must not be of a cruel nature or incompatible with human dignity

C. It must be paid

D. It must be under military supervision

Q11. Under Article 18, the government may carry on a business:

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A. If it has no competition

B. Only if approved by Parliament

C. With approval from the Supreme Court only

D. To the exclusion, complete or partial, of other persons

Q12. Under Explanation I(i) of Article 10 of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973, the appropriate Review Board for Federal detention is appointed by:

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A. Prime Minister

B. Chief Secretary

C. Chief Justice of Pakistan

D. President of Pakistan

Q13. Under Article 10(5) of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973, the grounds of preventive detention must be communicated to the detainee within:

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A. 15 days

B. 10 days

C. 7 days

D. 30 days

Q14. Who is NOT allowed to form or join a political party under Article 17(2)?

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A. Any private citizen

B. A person in the service of Pakistan

C. Retired judges

D. Students

Q15. Under Explanation II of Article 10 of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973, the opinion of the Review Board must be expressed by:

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A. Anonymous polling

B. Unanimous voting

C. Majority view

D. Presidential notification

Q16. Under Article 10(4) of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973, detention beyond three months under preventive laws requires:

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A. Police approval

B. Prime Minister's consent

C. Presidential order

D. Review and approval by the appropriate Review Board

Q17. Under Article 10(2) of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973, the 24-hour limit excludes:

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A. Medical examination time

B. Time spent in interrogation

C. Weekends and holidays

D. Time needed for journey to the magistrate

Q18. According to Article 11(3), no child below the age of ________ shall be engaged in hazardous employment.

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A. 16 years

B. 14 years

C. 12 years

D. 15 years

Q19. What right is granted under Article 19A of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973?

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A. Right to publish unverified news

B. Right to access private company data

C. Right to access information in all matters of public importance

D. Right to access classified military documents

Q20. According to Article 21, a person can be forced to:

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A. Fund religious institutions of other religions

B. Accept religious education from another faith

C. Attend religious events of other sects

D. Not be forced to pay any special tax used for another religion’s propagation or maintenance

Q21. What does Article 22(3)(b) guarantee about admissions to publicly funded educational institutions?

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A. Preference for the majority religion

B. Admissions based on financial status

C. Reservation only for rural students

D. No citizen shall be denied admission on grounds of race, religion, caste, or place of birth

Q22. Under Article 10(2) of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973, every arrested person must be produced before a magistrate within:

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A. 72 hours

B. 48 hours

C. 12 hours

D. 24 hours

Q23. According to Article 18, every citizen has the right to:

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A. Do any trade without government knowledge

B. Enter any lawful profession, trade, or business subject to qualifications prescribed by law

C. Start a business in foreign countries freely

D. Trade without any regulation

Q24. Which of the following is an exception to the prohibition of forced labour under Article 11(4)?

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A. Minor domestic help

B. Compulsory service by a person undergoing punishment for an offence

C. Child labour in rural areas

D. Internships in factories

Q25. Under Article 10(4) of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973, preventive detention laws apply to persons acting against:

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A. Private property rights

B. Public entertainment

C. The integrity, security, or defence of Pakistan

D. Religious beliefs

Q26. According to Article 13(b), what protection does an accused person have?

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A. Cannot be compelled to be a witness against himself

B. Cannot be arrested without a warrant

C. Right to remain silent in public

D. Right to legal aid in every case

Q27. Under Article 17(1), every citizen has the right to form associations or unions, subject to:

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A. Registration with a political party

B. Permission from their employer

C. Reasonable restrictions imposed by law in the interest of sovereignty, integrity, public order, or morality

D. Approval of local police

Q28. Under Article 10(7) of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973, a person detained for acting against public order may be held for a maximum of:

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A. 12 months

B. 8 months

C. 6 months

D. 10 months

Q29. Which of the following is a valid ground for restricting freedom of speech under Article 19?

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A. Criticism of public service delivery

B. Use of foreign languages

C. Disagreement with government policies

D. Glory of Islam, integrity, security, or defence of Pakistan

Q30. Under Article 10A of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973, every person is entitled to:

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A. Legal representation only in criminal cases

B. A trial only if the government deems it necessary

C. A fair trial and due process for determination of civil rights and criminal charges

D. A speedy trial without the right of appeal

Q31. Under Article 20(b), what right is given to religious denominations and sects?

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A. Right to receive state funding

B. Right to political representation

C. Right to establish, maintain, and manage their religious institutions

D. Right to impose religious law on others

Q32. What right is granted under Article 23 of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973?

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A. Right to occupy any land without ownership

B. Right to rent government land without permission

C. Right to inherit only ancestral land

D. Right to acquire, hold, and dispose of property anywhere in Pakistan

Q33. According to Article 24(1), when can a person be deprived of their property?

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A. Through community consensus

B. Only in accordance with law

C. If the public supports it

D. By a government official’s verbal order

Q34. What does Article 14(2) of the Constitution of Pakistan prohibit?

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A. Delay in legal proceedings

B. Torture for the purpose of extracting evidence

C. Solitary confinement in prisons

D. Public protests against the state

Q35. What religious freedom is granted under Article 20(a) of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973?

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A. Right to criticize other religions

B. Right to profess, practise, and propagate one's religion, subject to law, public order, and morality

C. Right to convert others by force

D. Right to perform religious rituals in all government buildings

Q36. Under Article 19, freedom of the press is:

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A. Subject to reasonable restrictions imposed by law

B. Available only during peacetime

C. Absolute and without any conditions

D. Limited to official government media

Q37. According to Article 14(1) of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973, what is declared inviolable?

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A. Property rights and inheritance

B. The dignity of man and the privacy of home (subject to law)

C. Right to education and employment

D. Freedom of speech and expression

Q38. According to Article 23, the right to property is subject to:

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A. No conditions

B. The Constitution and reasonable restrictions imposed by law in the public interest

C. Only family or tribal customs

D. Provincial assembly approval

Q39. What protection does Article 12(1)(a) of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973 provide to individuals?

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A. Immunity from all criminal charges

B. Right to choose between old and new laws

C. Right to appeal in all criminal cases

D. No person can be punished for an act that was not punishable by law at the time it was committed

Q40. What right is granted under Article 16 of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973?

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A. Right to assemble peacefully and without arms

B. Right to protest with weapons

C. Right to hold public office

D. Right to form political parties only

Q41. Which of the following is allowed under Article 18?

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A. Trade without taxes

B. Unlicensed medical practice

C. Regulation of any trade or profession through a licensing system

D. Business in banned items

Q42. Which of the following is TRUE under Article 12(1)(b) of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973?

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A. A person may be punished for actions not considered crimes at the time Let me know if you'd like MCQs for clause (2) as well or a compiled version of Articles 10–12 MCQs in a printable layout.

B. A person can be punished with a heavier penalty if law changes later

C. Punishment can be revised retroactively by the legislature

D. No one shall be punished with a greater or different penalty than the one in force at the time of the offence

Q43. What does Article 11(2) of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973 prohibit?

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A. All forms of forced labour and human trafficking

B. Child education without consent

C. Employment in the private sector

D. Labour unions and strikes

Q44. Under Article 15, which of the following can restrict freedom of movement?

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A. Local customs and traditions

B. Cultural norms

C. Religious obligation

D. Reasonable restriction imposed by law in the public interest

Q45. What does Article 22(2) prohibit in relation to religious institutions?

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A. Public funding for religious schools

B. Political affiliation of religious schools

C. Discrimination in taxation exemptions or concessions against any religious community

D. Curriculum approval by religious leaders

Q46. According to Article 17(2), if the Federal Government declares a political party prejudicial to the sovereignty or integrity of Pakistan, what must happen next?

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A. The matter must be referred to the Supreme Court within fifteen days

B. The Election Commission automatically dissolves the party

C. The party must submit an apology

D. The party is banned permanently

Q47. Under Article 11 of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973, which of the following is TRUE?

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A. Slavery is non-existent and forbidden in all forms in Pakistan

B. Children under 14 years can work in factories with parental permission

C. Compulsory service for public purposes is always considered forced labour

D. Forced labour is allowed during a national emergency

Q48. Under Article 10(1) of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973, a person who is arrested must be:

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A. Taken directly to prison without trial

B. Informed of the grounds for arrest and allowed legal representation

C. Released within 12 hours

D. Not allowed legal counsel

Q49. Under Article 24(2), property can be acquired by the state only if:

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A. A politician demands it

B. It is not in use by the owner

C. It is for a public purpose and compensation is provided under law

D. It is profitable for the government

Q50. Under Article 13(a) of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973, which of the following is prohibited?

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A. Prosecuting or punishing a person more than once for the same offence

B. Filing a civil case after a criminal conviction

C. Charging a person with multiple offences at once

D. Holding trials in absentia

Q51. Under Article 10(9) of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973, the provisions of this Article do not apply to:

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A. Criminal offenders

B. Political workers

C. Government servants

D. Enemy aliens

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