Test 3 - pakarbiter

Q1. Under Article 33 of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973, the State is required to discourage:

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A. Gender-based and economic preferences

B. Religious and ethical divisions

C. Educational and language-based diversity

D. Parochial, racial, tribal, sectarian, and provincial prejudices

Q2. When are the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly elected?

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A. Anytime during the term

B. After the third year of the Assembly term

C. At the first meeting of the National Assembly after a general election

D. Only when the President calls for it

Q3. According to Article 38(b), what must the State provide within available resources?

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A. Guaranteed monthly bonuses to employees

B. Facilities for work and adequate livelihood with reasonable rest and leisure

C. Free land for all citizens

D. Private businesses to every household

Q4. What does Article 29(3) require the President and Governors to do annually?

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A. Hold public elections

B. Introduce new policies independently

C. Submit the national budget

D. Present a report on the observance and implementation of the Principles of Policy

Q5. Who is eligible to vote in National Assembly elections according to Article 51(2)?

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A. Pakistani citizen above 21 years

B. Residents of provincial capitals only

C. Anyone holding a CNIC

D. Pakistani citizen, 18 years or older, on electoral roll, not of unsound mind

Q6. Under Article 27, for how many years could posts be reserved for certain classes or areas to ensure adequate representation?

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A. 10 years

B. No reservation is allowed

C. 25 years

D. 40 years

Q7. According to Article 25A, who is responsible for providing free and compulsory education?

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A. Local communities

B. Private schools

C. The State

D. Parents

Q8. Which form of education does Article 37(b) emphasize as free and compulsory within the minimum possible period?

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A. Primary education only

B. Religious education only

C. Secondary education

D. University education

Q9. What does Article 39 of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973 require the State to do?

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A. Recruit only from urban areas

B. Only recruit through military academies

C. Limit armed forces to one province

D. Enable people from all parts of Pakistan to participate in the Armed Forces

Q10. According to Article 29(1), who is responsible for acting in accordance with the Principles of Policy?

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A. Only the Prime Minister and President

B. The Judiciary alone

C. Every organ and authority of the State, and every person acting on their behalf

D. Only elected representatives

Q11. What does Article 28 allow citizens to establish for the preservation of their culture?

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A. Private media channels without regulation

B. Political parties

C. Religious courts

D. Institutions for preserving and promoting language, script, or culture (subject to law)

Q12. What does Article 35 of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973 require the State to protect?

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A. The marriage, the family, the mother, and the child

B. Only orphaned children

C. Only legal documents of families

D. Only marriage certificates

Q13. Article 40 of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973 emphasizes:

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A. Isolation from global affairs

B. Promoting cultural superiority over other nations

C. International peace, friendly relations, and peaceful settlement of disputes

D. Expansion of territorial boundaries

Q14. How many seats are reserved for non-Muslims in the National Assembly as per Article 51(4)?

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A. 60

B. 10

C. 20

D. 5

Q15. Article 38(f) requires the State to eliminate which of the following by January 1, 2028?

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A. Unemployment

B. Riba (interest/usury)

C. Income tax

D. Child labor

Q16. What is the primary purpose of Article 31(1) of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973?

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A. To enable Muslims to order their lives according to the principles of Islam

B. To separate religion from public life

C. To allow unrestricted religious freedom

D. To ban non-religious education

Q17. What does Article 25(3) allow the State to do?

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A. Impose special taxes on women

B. Exclude women from legislation

C. Make special provisions for the protection of women and children

D. Deny education to children under 12

Q18. Article 25A makes education free and compulsory for children aged:

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A. 7 to 14 years

B. 3 to 12 years

C. 6 to 15 years

D. 5 to 16 years

Q19. How many sessions of the National Assembly must occur at minimum every year according to Article 54(2)?

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A. 2

B. 3

C. 4

D. 1

Q20. What does Article 32 of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973 require the State to encourage?

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A. Foreign-funded NGOs

B. Local government institutions composed of elected representatives

C. Political parties in every village

D. Federal ministries in all districts

Q21. According to Article 36 of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973, what must the State safeguard for minorities?

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A. Complete exemption from taxes

B. Legitimate rights, interests, and due representation in Federal and Provincial services

C. Exclusive land rights

D. Freedom to form armed groups

Q22. What voting system is used to fill the reserved seats for women in the National Assembly?

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A. Regional nomination

B. First-come-first-serve basis

C. Proportional representation based on general seats won by parties

D. Direct public vote

Q23. According to Article 52, what is the term duration of the National Assembly unless it is dissolved earlier?

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A. 5 years

B. 3 years

C. 6 years

D. 4 years

Q24. Under Article 54(3), when can the Speaker summon the National Assembly?

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A. Only on orders of the Prime Minister

B. Only after consulting the President

C. On a requisition signed by at least one-fourth of the total members, to meet within 14 days

D. Whenever the Speaker wants, without any requisition

Q25. Who presides over the National Assembly if the Speaker is absent or unable to perform duties?

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A. The President

B. The Prime Minister

C. Any senior member of the Cabinet

D. The Deputy Speaker, or a member as determined by Assembly rules if Deputy Speaker is also absent

Q26. What does Article 34 emphasize about the role of women in Pakistan?

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A. Women must be included fully in all areas of national development

B. Women can only participate if they are elected representatives

C. Women should only be involved in voluntary work

D. Women should participate only in household affairs

Q27. According to Article 50 of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973, what does the Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) consist of?

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A. The President, the National Assembly, and the Senate

B. The President and Provincial Assemblies

C. The Chief Justice and Parliamentarians

D. The Prime Minister and National Assembly only

Q28. Who has the authority to summon either House or both Houses of Parliament?

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A. Speaker of the National Assembly

B. Prime Minister

C. Chief Justice

D. The President

Q29. Under Article 38(a), the State shall secure the well-being of the people by:

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A. Imposing a flat wealth tax

B. Preventing the concentration of wealth and ensuring fair rights between employers and employees

C. Nationalizing all industries

D. Giving financial powers only to the elite

Q30. Under Article 37, the State shall prevent:

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A. Political campaigns

B. All forms of foreign aid

C. International travel

D. Prostitution, gambling, and the use of injurious drugs

Q31. Under Article 25(2), discrimination is prohibited on the basis of:

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A. Political affiliation

B. Sex (gender)

C. Age only

D. Financial status

Q32. According to Article 38(g), what must be ensured for provinces in federal services?

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A. Complete exemption from federal oversight

B. Only advisory roles

C. Securing and correcting their shares in all federal services, bodies, and corporations

D. Political independence

Q33. According to Article 32, which groups are to be given special representation in local government institutions?

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A. Peasants, workers, and women

B. Teachers and engineers only

C. Only political leaders and religious scholars

D. Retired military officer

Q34. What does Article 37(i) say about government administration?

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A. Keep all control with provincial governors

B. Decentralize it to ensure quick and public-friendly service

C. Suspend it during emergencies

D. Centralize it under federal ministries

Q35. How many total seats are there in the National Assembly of Pakistan under Article 51(1)?

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A. 326

B. 336

C. 340

D. 334

Q36. According to Article 37, the State shall take special care to promote the educational and economic interests of:

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A. Politically active individuals

B. Backward classes or areas

C. Elected representatives only

D. Urban elites

Q37. According to Article 28, citizens having a distinct language, script, or culture have the right to:

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A. Preserve and promote their language, script, or culture

B. Receive government funds for foreign travel

C. Impose their language on others

D. Establish military organizations

Q38. What does Article 27(2) allow Provincial Governments to do regarding appointments?

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A. Disregard merit in case of local applicants

B. Prescribe residence conditions up to 3 years before appointment

C. Appoint citizens of other countries

D. Exempt tests for local candidates

Q39. According to Article 30(1), who is responsible for ensuring that actions comply with the Principles of Policy?

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A. The concerned organ, authority, or person performing state functions

B. The Election Commission

C. The Supreme Court

D. The President only

Q40. Under Article 26(1), no citizen shall face discrimination in accessing public places on the basis of:

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A. Economic status or education

B. Race, religion, caste, sex, residence, or place of birth

C. Political membership

D. Clothing or language

Q41. Under Article 53, when does the office of Speaker or Deputy Speaker become vacant?

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A. If they resign, cease to be a member of the Assembly, or are removed by resolution

B. Only if the Assembly is dissolved

C. Only if a new general election is held

D. Only if removed by the President

Q42. According to Article 34 of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973, the State shall take steps to:

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A. Restrict women to cultural activities only

B. Limit women to educational fields only

C. Ban women from political involvement

D. Ensure full participation of women in all spheres of national life

Q43. According to Article 31(2)(a), which of the following is the State responsible for?

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A. Making Arabic the national language

B. Restricting religious education to seminaries

C. Encouraging Western philosophy

D. Making the teaching of the Holy Quran and Islamiat compulsory

Q44. According to Article 27(1), no citizen shall be discriminated in public service appointments on the basis of:

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A. Race, religion, caste, sex, residence, or place of birth

B. Age above 50

C. Political party membership

D. Educational qualification

Q45. According to Article 25(1), all citizens of Pakistan are:

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A. Subject to local customs only

B. Entitled to different laws based on class

C. Bound to obey only religious law

D. Equal before law and entitled to equal protection of law

Q46. According to Article 40, what kind of relations should Pakistan aim to strengthen with Muslim countries?

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A. Diplomatic competition

B. Economic rivalry

C. Fraternal relations based on Islamic unity

D. Military dependence

Q47. What are the Principles set out in Chapter 2 of Part II of the Constitution called?

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A. State Directives

B. Fundamental Rights

C. Principles of Policy

D. Executive Orders

Q48. What does Article 30(2) state about challenging an action based on non-compliance with the Principles of Policy?

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A. The validity of an action or law cannot be questioned for not being in accordance with the Principles of Policy

B. Such action can be challenged in the High Court

C. Citizens can file suits in civil courts

D. The Federal Ombudsman has authority over such matters

Q49. Which of the following actions is consistent with Article 33 of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973?

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A. Promoting unity by discouraging sectarian and provincial prejudices

B. Promoting tribal loyalties over national identity

C. Encouraging regional and ethnic divisions

D. Giving preference to one language or race over others

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