Test 4 - pakarbiter

Q1. 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?

1 Marks

A. Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Senate

B. President and Vice President

C. Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister

D. Chief Justice and Deputy Chief Justice

Q2. Which of the following statements about Senate elections is correct?

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

B. Only the President elects all members

C. Members are appointed by the Prime Minister

D. All members are elected directly by the public

Q3. What disqualifies someone if they’ve been sentenced to two years or more?

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A. Academic misconduct

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

C. Traffic fines over PKR 50,000

D. Any criminal conviction

Q4. Which conviction leads to disqualification unless five years have passed since release?

1 Marks

A. Minor traffic violation

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

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

D. Violation of local bylaws

Q5. According to Article 55(1), how are decisions in the National Assembly made?

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A. By the Prime Minister’s discretion

B. By a two-thirds majority of all members

C. By consensus only

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

Q6. 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. Ask the Prime Minister to decide

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

C. Continue the meeting

D. Call a vote regardless of quorum

Q7. What is the term of office for the Chairman or Deputy Chairman of the Senate?

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A. 3 years

B. 2 years

C. 4 years

D. 5 years

Q8. Which contract-related condition leads to disqualification under Article 63?

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A. Running a private coaching center

B. Holding shares in a public-listed company

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

D. Any separate contract with the government

Q9. According to Article 58(1), when does the President dissolve the National Assembly?

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

B. Only after approval from the Supreme Court

C. On his own discretion at any time

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

Q10. What is the minimum age for a person to be elected to the National Assembly?

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A. 30 years

B. 18 years

C. 20 years

D. 25 years

Q11. According to Article 56(1), the President may:

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A. Only send written messages to the National Assembly

B. Attend meetings but cannot speak

C. Veto all decisions of the Assembly

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

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

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

B. Every year

C. Anytime during the Senate term

D. Only after a bill is passed

Q13. What is the term of office for a Senate member?

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A. 5 years

B. 3 years

C. 6 years

D. 4 years

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

B. Chief Justice of Pakistan

C. Provincial Governor

D. Any member of the National Assembly

Q15. According to Article 63, one is disqualified if they:

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

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

C. Own a home in multiple provinces

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

Q16. According to Article 62, which of the following disqualifies a candidate for Parliament?

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A. Having served in local government

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

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

D. Having adequate knowledge of science and technology

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

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A. Holding part-time public office

B. Holding any public sector job, invariably

C. Serving in armed forces voluntarily

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

Q18. Which of the following is NOT required for a non-Muslim candidate under Article 62?

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A. Not having worked against the integrity of Pakistan

B. Being a citizen of Pakistan

C. Being of good moral reputation

D. Knowledge of Islamic teachings and practice of obligatory duties

Q19. Is the Senate subject to dissolution under the Constitution?

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A. Yes, by the National Assembly

B. Yes, after every 5 years

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

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

Q20. How many total members are there in the Senate of Pakistan according to Article 59(1)?

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A. 96

B. 90

C. 120

D. 100

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