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Constitution of Pakistan MCQs with Answers

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Drill over 100 Constitution of Pakistan MCQs with answers and explanations, covering the 1956, 1962 and 1973 constitutions, major amendments including the 8th and 18th, key articles, fundamental rights, the structure of parliament and the judiciary, and the Objectives Resolution. These 1973 Constitution MCQs are core content for CSS Pakistan Affairs and law-related papers.

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Which constitutional amendments are most tested in CSS?

The 8th Amendment (Article 58-2b), the 18th Amendment (provincial autonomy and the renaming of NWFP), the 2nd Amendment and the most recent amendments are asked most often, along with the Objectives Resolution and Article 2A.

What should I memorise about the 1973 Constitution?

Know its enforcement date (14 August 1973), its parliamentary character, the composition of the National Assembly and Senate, the amendment procedure requiring two-thirds of both houses, and the fundamental-rights articles. This bank tests each directly.

Do these MCQs cover the earlier constitutions?

Yes — the 1956 and 1962 constitutions, the One Unit scheme and the crises between them are covered, since CSS regularly tests the full constitutional timeline.

Are seat counts and figures current?

Yes; where numbers have changed, such as National Assembly and Senate strength, explanations state the current verified figures.

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Which constitutional amendments MCQs matter most for CSS?

The constitutional amendments MCQs asked most often cover the 8th Amendment and Article 58-2b, the 18th Amendment and provincial autonomy, the 2nd Amendment, and the most recent amendments. This bank tests each amendment's subject, year and effect, which is exactly how papers frame them.

Sample Constitution of Pakistan MCQs with answers

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Which article declares Islam to be the State religion of Pakistan?
  1. Article 1
  2. Article 2
  3. Article 19
  4. Article 25

Answer: Article 2. Article 2 declares Islam the State religion.

How many articles did the original 1973 Constitution contain?
  1. 280
  2. 290
  3. 250
  4. 300

Answer: 280. It originally had 280 articles.

Article 1 of the Constitution deals with:
  1. Fundamental rights of citizens
  2. The Republic and its territories
  3. The structure of the judiciary
  4. Pakistani citizenship and nationality

Answer: The Republic and its territories. Article 1 defines Pakistan as a Federal Republic and its territories.

Fundamental Rights are contained in which articles?
  1. Articles 1–7
  2. Articles 8–28
  3. Articles 29–40
  4. Articles 50–60

Answer: Articles 8–28. Articles 8–28 enumerate Fundamental Rights.

Article 6 of the Constitution deals with:
  1. Right to education
  2. High treason
  3. Freedom of speech
  4. Right to vote

Answer: High treason. Article 6 makes abrogating/subverting the Constitution high treason.

The right to education (Article 25-A) covers children of which age group?
  1. 3–10 years
  2. 5–16 years
  3. 6–14 years
  4. 4–12 years

Answer: 5–16 years. Article 25-A: free and compulsory education for ages 5–16.

Which amendment inserted Article 25-A (right to education)?
  1. 17th
  2. 18th
  3. 19th
  4. 20th

Answer: 18th. The 18th Amendment (2010) inserted Article 25-A.

Under the Constitution, who is the head of state?
  1. Prime Minister
  2. President
  3. Chief Justice
  4. Speaker

Answer: President. The President is head of state; PM is head of government.

The minimum age to become President of Pakistan is:
  1. 35
  2. 40
  3. 45
  4. 50

Answer: 45. A President must be at least 45 years old.

Which amendment abolished the Concurrent Legislative List, enhancing provincial autonomy?
  1. 17th
  2. 18th
  3. 8th
  4. 13th

Answer: 18th. The 18th Amendment (2010) abolished the Concurrent List.

The Objectives Resolution became a substantive part of the Constitution via which article?
  1. Article 2-A
  2. Article 3
  3. Article 4
  4. Article 5

Answer: Article 2-A. Article 2-A was inserted by P.O. 14 of 1985 (Revival of the Constitution of 1973 Order), later validated by the 8th Amendment.

Loyalty to the State is the basic duty of every citizen under which article?
  1. Article 4
  2. Article 5
  3. Article 6
  4. Article 7

Answer: Article 5. Article 5 covers loyalty to the State.

The Council of Islamic Ideology advises on:
  1. Foreign policy matters
  2. Conformity of laws with Islam
  3. The annual federal budget
  4. National defence policy

Answer: Conformity of laws with Islam. It advises whether laws conform to Islamic injunctions.

The term of the National Assembly is:
  1. 4 years
  2. 5 years
  3. 6 years
  4. 3 years

Answer: 5 years. Five years unless dissolved earlier.

Article 19 guarantees:
  1. Freedom of movement and residence
  2. Freedom of speech and expression
  3. Right to acquire and hold property
  4. Freedom of peaceful assembly

Answer: Freedom of speech and expression. Article 19: freedom of speech, expression and press.

Which schedule contains the forms of oaths of office?
  1. First
  2. Third
  3. Fourth
  4. Sixth

Answer: Third. The Third Schedule contains oaths of office.

The 1973 Constitution came into force on:
  1. 23 March 1973
  2. 14 August 1973
  3. 1 May 1973
  4. 25 December 1973

Answer: 14 August 1973. Enforced on 14 August 1973.

Who became the first Prime Minister under the 1973 Constitution?
  1. Liaquat Ali Khan
  2. Z. A. Bhutto
  3. Nawaz Sharif
  4. Muhammad Khan Junejo

Answer: Z. A. Bhutto. Z. A. Bhutto, President when the Constitution was passed, became Prime Minister when it came into force on 14 August 1973.

Article 25 of the Constitution guarantees:
  1. Right to education
  2. Equality of citizens
  3. Freedom of religion
  4. Right to information

Answer: Equality of citizens. Article 25: equality of citizens before law.

Article 20 protects freedom to:
  1. Carry on any lawful trade or business
  2. Profess, practice and propagate religion
  3. Vote in general elections
  4. Assemble peacefully without arms

Answer: Profess, practice and propagate religion. Article 20: freedom to profess religion and manage religious institutions.

How many members does the Senate of Pakistan currently have?
  1. 100
  2. 104
  3. 96
  4. 87

Answer: 96. After the FATA merger (completed by the 2024 cycle), the Senate has 96 members.

How many general (directly elected) seats does the National Assembly have?
  1. 266
  2. 260
  3. 342
  4. 200

Answer: 266. After the 25th Amendment (FATA merger), the National Assembly has 266 directly elected general seats.

The President is elected by:
  1. Direct public vote
  2. An Electoral College
  3. The Supreme Court
  4. The Cabinet

Answer: An Electoral College. An Electoral College of Parliament and provincial assemblies elects the President.

The Senate's term for each member is:
  1. 4 years
  2. 5 years
  3. 6 years
  4. 3 years

Answer: 6 years. Senators serve six-year terms, with half retiring every three years.

Which part of the Constitution deals with the Judicature?
  1. Part V
  2. Part VII
  3. Part IX
  4. Part XI

Answer: Part VII. Part VII deals with the Judicature.