Test 4 - pakarbiter

Q1. Which of the following is NOT required for a non-Muslim candidate under Article 62?

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A. Being of good moral reputation

B. Knowledge of Islamic teachings and practice of obligatory duties

C. Not having worked against the integrity of Pakistan

D. Being a citizen of Pakistan

Q2. How many total members are there in the Senate of Pakistan according to Article 59(1)?

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A. 96

B. 120

C. 90

D. 100

Q3. According to Article 62, which of the following disqualifies a candidate for Parliament?

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A. Having adequate knowledge of science and technology

B. Having served in local government

C. Working against the integrity of Pakistan or opposing its ideology

D. Being enrolled as a voter in the area of election

Q4. Which of the following statements about Senate elections is correct?

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A. All members are elected directly by the public

B. Members are elected by Provincial Assemblies using proportional representation by single transferable vote

C. Only the President elects all members

D. Members are appointed by the Prime Minister

Q5. According to Article 56(1), the President may:

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A. Attend meetings but cannot speak

B. Veto all decisions of the Assembly

C. Address either House or both Houses assembled together and require members’ attendance

D. Only send written messages to the National Assembly

Q6. Is the Senate subject to dissolution under the Constitution?

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A. Yes, after every 5 years

B. Yes, by the National Assembly

C. No, but members retire in a staggered manner every 3 years

D. Yes, by the President on Prime Minister’s advice

Q7. According to Article 63, one is disqualified if they:

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A. Have unpaid utility bills of PKR 5,000 for a year

B. Have a loan of PKR 500,000 pending for six months

C. Or their dependents have government dues exceeding PKR 10,000 for over six months at the time of nomination

D. Own a home in multiple provinces

Q8. What is the term of office for a Senate member?

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A. 3 years

B. 6 years

C. 5 years

D. 4 years

Q9. What is the minimum age for a person to be elected to the National Assembly?

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A. 25 years

B. 30 years

C. 20 years

D. 18 years

Q10. Which contract-related condition leads to disqualification under Article 63?

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A. Having any share or interest in a contract with the Government, unless exempted by inheritance, business status, or other exceptions

B. Any separate contract with the government

C. Running a private coaching center

D. Holding shares in a public-listed company

Q11. According to Article 58(1), when does the President dissolve the National Assembly?

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A. On his own discretion at any time

B. If so advised by the Prime Minister, and it stands dissolved 48 hours after advice

C. After a vote of no-confidence against any minister

D. Only after approval from the Supreme Court

Q12. When are the Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Senate elected?

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A. Anytime during the Senate term

B. At the first meeting of the Senate after it has been duly constituted

C. Only after a bill is passed

D. Every year

Q13. What should the presiding officer do if less than one-fourth of the total membership is present during a sitting?

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A. Continue the meeting

B. Adjourn the Assembly or suspend the meeting until quorum is met

C. Ask the Prime Minister to decide

D. Call a vote regardless of quorum

Q14. According to Article 57, which of the following officials has the right to speak in either House or a joint sitting of Parliament but cannot vote?

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A. Chief Justice of Pakistan

B. Provincial Governor

C. Any member of the National Assembly

D. Prime Minister, Federal Minister, Minister of State, and Attorney-General

Q15. What disqualifies someone if they’ve been sentenced to two years or more?

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A. Traffic fines over PKR 50,000

B. Conviction involving moral turpitude, unless five years have passed since release

C. Any criminal conviction

D. Academic misconduct

Q16. What is the term of office for the Chairman or Deputy Chairman of the Senate?

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A. 4 years

B. 2 years

C. 5 years

D. 3 years

Q17. Under Article 63, employment-related disqualifications include:

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A. Serving in armed forces voluntarily

B. Being dismissed or compulsorily retired from government service for misconduct, unless three or five years have elapsed

C. Holding part-time public office

D. Holding any public sector job, invariably

Q18. According to Article 55(1), how are decisions in the National Assembly made?

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A. By consensus only

B. By the Prime Minister’s discretion

C. By majority of members present and voting, with presiding member voting only in case of tie

D. By a two-thirds majority of all members

Q19. According to Article 61, the provisions of Articles 53(2–7), 54(2–3), and 55 apply to the Senate as they apply to the National Assembly. In this application, who replaces the references to the Speaker and Deputy Speaker?

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A. President and Vice President

B. Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister

C. Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Senate

D. Chief Justice and Deputy Chief Justice

Q20. Which conviction leads to disqualification unless five years have passed since release?

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A. Violation of local bylaws

B. Minor traffic violation

C. Conviction for propagating opinions prejudicial to Pakistan’s ideology, security, or judiciary

D. Non-payment of taxes less than PKR 1,000

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