Test 2 - pakarbiter

Q1. Which of the following is a valid ground for restricting freedom of speech under Article 19?

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A. Disagreement with government policies

B. Use of foreign languages

C. Criticism of public service delivery

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

Q2. Under Article 16, the right to peaceful assembly can be restricted on which ground?

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A. Permission from local leader

B. Public order through reasonable restrictions imposed by law

C. Age and gender of participants

D. Weather conditions

Q3. According to Article 21, a person can be forced to:

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A. Fund religious institutions of other religions

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

C. Attend religious events of other sects

D. Accept religious education from another faith

Q4. 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 hold public office

C. Right to protest with weapons

D. Right to form political parties only

Q5. Under Article 15, which of the following can restrict freedom of movement?

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A. Religious obligation

B. Reasonable restriction imposed by law in the public interest

C. Cultural norms

D. Local customs and traditions

Q6. What does Article 15 of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973 guarantee to every citizen?

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A. Right to enter only their native province

B. Right to live only in government-designated zones

C. Freedom to travel abroad without a passport

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

Q7. What right is granted under Article 19A of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973?

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A. Right to access private company data

B. Right to access classified military documents

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

D. Right to publish unverified news

Q8. 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. Trade without any regulation

D. Start a business in foreign countries freely

Q9. Which of the following is TRUE under Article 12(1)(b) of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973?

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

B. Punishment can be revised retroactively by the legislature

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

D. 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.

Q10. 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. No person can be punished for an act that was not punishable by law at the time it was committed

C. Right to appeal in all criminal cases

D. Right to choose between old and new laws

Q11. 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. 6 months

B. 12 months

C. 10 months

D. 8 months

Q12. Under Article 20(b), what right is given to religious denominations and sects?

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A. Right to impose religious law on others

B. Right to political representation

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

D. Right to receive state funding

Q13. Which of the following is allowed under Article 18?

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A. Business in banned items

B. Unlicensed medical practice

C. Trade without taxes

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

Q14. 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. Limited to official government media

D. Absolute and without any conditions

Q15. 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. 24 hours

B. 12 hours

C. 72 hours

D. 48 hours

Q16. What fundamental right is granted under Article 19 of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973?

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A. Freedom from taxation

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

C. Right to remain silent in legal matters

D. Right to vote in all elections

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

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A. Weekends and holidays

B. Time needed for journey to the magistrate

C. Medical examination time

D. Time spent in interrogation

Q18. Under Article 13(a) of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973, which of the following is prohibited?

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A. Holding trials in absentia

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

C. Charging a person with multiple offences at once

D. Filing a civil case after a criminal conviction

Q19. 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

Q20. According to Article 11(3), no child below the age of ________ shall be engaged in hazardous employment.

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A. 14 years

B. 16 years

C. 12 years

D. 15 years

Q21. 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. 30 days

B. 7 days

C. 10 days

D. 15 days

Q22. 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 speedy trial without the right of appeal

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

D. A trial only if the government deems it necessary

Q23. 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 Election Commission automatically dissolves the party

B. The party is banned permanently

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

D. The party must submit an apology

Q24. What does Article 22(2) prohibit in relation to religious institutions?

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A. Political affiliation of religious schools

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

C. Curriculum approval by religious leaders

D. Public funding for religious schools

Q25. What does Article 11(2) of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973 prohibit?

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A. Labour unions and strikes

B. All forms of forced labour and human trafficking

C. Child education without consent

D. Employment in the private sector

Q26. What religious freedom is granted under Article 20(a) of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973?

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A. Right to convert others by force

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

C. Right to perform religious rituals in all government buildings

D. Right to criticize other religions

Q27. Under Article 22(1), no person attending an educational institution shall be required to:

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A. Pay tuition fees in advance

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

C. Wear a specific school uniform

D. Submit an oath of loyalty to the institution

Q28. What protection is granted under Article 21 of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973?

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A. Tax exemption for religious leaders only

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

C. Protection from all forms of taxation

D. Exemption from income tax

Q29. Under Article 10(4) of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973, detention beyond three months under preventive laws requires:

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A. Prime Minister's consent

B. Police approval

C. Presidential order

D. Review and approval by the appropriate Review Board

Q30. Which of the following is an exception to the prohibition of forced labour under Article 11(4)?

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

B. Child labour in rural areas

C. Internships in factories

D. Minor domestic help

Q31. What condition is imposed on compulsory service under Article 11(4)?

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A. It must be under military supervision

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

C. It must be voluntary

D. It must be paid

Q32. According to Article 24(1), when can a person be deprived of their property?

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A. Through community consensus

B. By a government official’s verbal order

C. Only in accordance with law

D. If the public supports it

Q33. 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. President of Pakistan

C. Chief Justice of Pakistan

D. Chief Secretary

Q34. 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. Not allowed legal counsel

D. Released within 12 hours

Q35. Who is NOT allowed to form or join a political party under Article 17(2)?

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A. Any private citizen

B. Students

C. A person in the service of Pakistan

D. Retired judges

Q36. 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

Q37. Can the compensation provided under a law mentioned in Article 24 be challenged in court?

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

B. Yes, but only in the High Court

C. Only if owner is a senior citizen

D. Yes, always

Q38. Under Article 10(4) of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973, preventive detention laws apply to persons acting against:

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A. The integrity, security, or defence of Pakistan

B. Public entertainment

C. Private property rights

D. Religious beliefs

Q39. Under Article 19A, access to public information is:

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A. Limited to elected representatives

B. Allowed only through media outlets

C. Unrestricted and unconditional

D. Subject to regulation and reasonable restrictions imposed by law

Q40. What right is granted under Article 23 of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973?

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A. Right to rent government land without permission

B. Right to inherit only ancestral land

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

D. Right to occupy any land without ownership

Q41. What does Article 14(2) of the Constitution of Pakistan prohibit?

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A. Public protests against the state

B. Delay in legal proceedings

C. Solitary confinement in prisons

D. Torture for the purpose of extracting evidence

Q42. 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. To the exclusion, complete or partial, of other persons

D. With approval from the Supreme Court only

Q43. 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. Government servants

C. Enemy aliens

D. Political workers

Q44. Which of the following is a valid reason under Article 24(3) for compulsory acquisition of property?

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A. Disapproval of building design by local council

B. Owner is late in paying taxes

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

D. Owner is a foreign national

Q45. Under Article 24(2), property can be acquired by the state only if:

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

B. A politician demands it

C. It is profitable for the government

D. It is not in use by the owner

Q46. Under Article 11 of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973, which of the following is TRUE?

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

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

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

D. Forced labour is allowed during a national emergency

Q47. 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. Freedom of speech and expression

D. Right to education and employment

Q48. Under Article 17(1), every citizen has the right to form associations or unions, subject to:

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

B. Permission from their employer

C. Approval of local police

D. Registration with a political party

Q49. What does Article 22(3)(b) guarantee about admissions to publicly funded educational institutions?

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A. Reservation only for rural students

B. Admissions based on financial status

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

D. Preference for the majority religion

Q50. According to Article 13(b), what protection does an accused person have?

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A. Right to remain silent in public

B. Right to legal aid in every case

C. Cannot be arrested without a warrant

D. Cannot be compelled to be a witness against himself

Q51. According to Article 23, the right to property is subject to:

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

B. No conditions

C. Provincial assembly approval

D. Only family or tribal customs

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