Practice 50 Amendments MCQs
Question 1: A constitutional amendment requires the vote of what fraction of each House's total membership?
- A One-half
- B Two-thirds
- C A simple majority
- D Three-fourths
Explanation: Article 239 requires a two-thirds majority. Useful for: FPSC, PMS, FIA, PPSC.
Question 2: Article 90 vests the executive authority of the Federation in:
- A The Senate
- B The Federal Government
- C The Parliament
- D The Chief Justice
Explanation: The Federal Government exercises it in the President's name. Useful for: FPSC, PMS, FIA, PPSC.
Question 3: Article 160 of the Constitution deals with the:
- A Planning Commission
- B National Finance Commission
- C Election Commission
- D Auditor-General
Explanation: Article 160 constitutes the NFC. Useful for: FPSC, PMS, FIA, PPSC.
Question 4: Article 18 of the Constitution guarantees:
- A Freedom of speech
- B Freedom of trade, business or profession
- C Right to property
- D Freedom of association
Explanation: Article 18 protects lawful trade and profession. Useful for: FPSC, PMS, FIA, PPSC.
Question 5: Article 16 of the Constitution guarantees:
- A Freedom of speech
- B Freedom of religion
- C Freedom of movement
- D Freedom of assembly
Explanation: It protects peaceful assembly. Useful for: FPSC, PMS, FIA, PPSC.
Question 6: Article 11 of the Constitution prohibits:
- A Arbitrary arrest
- B Child marriage
- C Slavery and forced labour
- D Hate speech
Explanation: Article 11 prohibits slavery, forced labour and child employment in hazardous work. Useful for: FPSC, PMS, FIA, PPSC.
Question 7: Article 12 provides protection against:
- A Slavery
- B Child labour
- C Retrospective punishment
- D Arbitrary arrest
Explanation: Article 12 bars laws that punish acts retrospectively. Useful for: FPSC, PMS, FIA, PPSC.
Question 8: Article 13 provides protection against:
- A Seizure of property
- B Double punishment and self-incrimination
- C Forced labour
- D Retrospective law
Explanation: It covers double jeopardy and compelled testimony. Useful for: FPSC, PMS, FIA, PPSC.
Question 9: Article 10 of the Constitution deals with:
- A Right to fair trial
- B Freedom of speech
- C Right to education
- D Safeguards as to arrest and detention
Explanation: It sets out rights of arrested persons. Useful for: FPSC, PMS, FIA, PPSC.
Question 10: Article 213 of the Constitution deals with the:
- A Auditor-General
- B Chief Justice
- C Attorney-General
- D Chief Election Commissioner
Explanation: It provides for the appointment of the CEC. Useful for: FPSC, PMS, FIA, PPSC.
Question 11: Article 100 of the Constitution deals with the:
- A Advocate-General
- B Chief Election Commissioner
- C Auditor-General
- D Attorney-General for Pakistan
Explanation: The Attorney-General advises the Federal Government on legal matters. Useful for: FPSC, PMS, FIA, PPSC.
Question 12: Article 140A of the Constitution deals with:
- A Finance Commission
- B Local government
- C Provincial Assembly
- D Defence
Explanation: It requires provinces to establish local governments. Useful for: FPSC, PMS, FIA, PPSC.
Question 13: Article 51 of the Constitution deals with the composition of the:
- A National Assembly
- B Senate
- C Supreme Court
- D Provincial Assembly
Explanation: Article 51 sets seats and elections of the National Assembly. Useful for: FPSC, PMS, FIA, PPSC.
Question 14: Article 59 of the Constitution deals with the composition of the:
- A National Assembly
- B Cabinet
- C Senate
- D High Court
Explanation: Article 59 prescribes Senate membership. Useful for: FPSC, PMS, FIA, PPSC.
Question 15: Article 58 of the Constitution deals with the dissolution of the:
- A National Assembly
- B Senate
- C Supreme Court
- D Election Commission
Explanation: It describes when the National Assembly is dissolved. Useful for: FPSC, PMS, FIA, PPSC.
Question 16: The Code of Civil Procedure was enacted in:
- A 1908
- B 1898
- C 1860
- D 1872
Explanation: CPC dates from 1908. Useful for: FPSC, PMS, FIA, PPSC.
Question 17: The Limitation Act was enacted in:
- A 1908
- B 1872
- C 1860
- D 1898
Explanation: The Limitation Act dates from 1908. Useful for: FPSC, PMS, FIA, PPSC.
Question 18: The Transfer of Property Act was enacted in:
- A 1872
- B 1882
- C 1908
- D 1860
Explanation: The TPA dates from 1882. Useful for: FPSC, PMS, FIA, PPSC.
Question 19: The Specific Relief Act was enacted in:
- A 1877
- B 1872
- C 1882
- D 1908
Explanation: The Specific Relief Act dates from 1877. Useful for: FPSC, PMS, FIA, PPSC.
Question 20: The Anti-Terrorism Act was enacted in:
- A 1973
- B 1997
- C 1984
- D 2001
Explanation: It established the Anti-Terrorism Courts. Useful for: FPSC, PMS, FIA, PPSC.
Question 21: Section 161 of the Code of Criminal Procedure deals with:
- A Examination of witnesses by the police
- B Arrest
- C Appeal
- D Bail
Explanation: Police may examine persons acquainted with the facts. Useful for: FPSC, PMS, FIA, PPSC.
Question 22: Section 173 of the Code of Criminal Procedure refers to:
- A The police report (challan) after investigation
- B FIR
- C Summons
- D Bail
Explanation: It requires the final police report. Useful for: FPSC, PMS, FIA, PPSC.
Question 23: Section 22-A of the Code of Criminal Procedure empowers the:
- A Magistrate only
- B Justice of the Peace
- C Police
- D District Judge
Explanation: It creates the office of the Justice of the Peace. Useful for: FPSC, PMS, FIA, PPSC.
Question 24: A 'cognizable offence' is one in which the police may arrest:
- A Without a warrant
- B Only after trial
- C Only with a warrant
- D Only with a court order
Explanation: Cognizable offences allow arrest without a warrant. Useful for: FPSC, PMS, FIA, PPSC.
Question 25: For a 'non-cognizable offence', the police generally need:
- A No permission
- B A magistrate's order or warrant
- C A civil court order
- D The President's approval
Explanation: Police need a magistrate's permission to investigate. Useful for: FPSC, PMS, FIA, PPSC.
Question 26: The Code of Criminal Procedure was enacted in:
- A 1872
- B 1908
- C 1860
- D 1898
Explanation: CrPC dates from 1898. Useful for: FPSC, PMS, FIA, PPSC.
Question 27: Section 34 of the Pakistan Penal Code deals with:
- A Murder
- B Acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention
- C Theft
- D Rioting
Explanation: It makes each participant liable for the joint act. Useful for: FPSC, PMS, FIA, PPSC.
Question 28: Section 324 of the Pakistan Penal Code deals with:
- A Theft
- B Attempt to commit qatl-i-amd
- C Forgery
- D Cheating
Explanation: It punishes an attempt to murder. Useful for: FPSC, PMS, FIA, PPSC.
Question 29: Section 489-F of the Pakistan Penal Code deals with:
- A Fraud
- B Bribery
- C Forgery
- D Dishonour of a cheque
Explanation: It criminalises dishonestly issuing a cheque. Useful for: FPSC, PMS, FIA, PPSC.
Question 30: Section 506 of the Pakistan Penal Code deals with:
- A Theft
- B Criminal intimidation
- C Kidnapping
- D Cheating
Explanation: Section 506 punishes threats. Useful for: FPSC, PMS, FIA, PPSC.
Question 31: The National Finance Commission award distributes revenue between:
- A The army and civil departments
- B The Federation and the provinces
- C Provinces and districts only
- D Banks and the government
Explanation: The NFC shares divisible pool resources. Useful for: FPSC, PMS, FIA, PPSC.
Question 32: The Auditor-General of Pakistan is appointed by the:
- A Prime Minister
- B President
- C Chief Justice
- D Parliament
Explanation: The President appoints the Auditor-General. Useful for: FPSC, PMS, FIA, PPSC.
Question 33: Which institution audits the accounts of the federal government?
- A FBR
- B NAB
- C Auditor-General of Pakistan
- D State Bank of Pakistan
Explanation: The Auditor-General audits public accounts. Useful for: FPSC, PMS, FIA, PPSC.
Question 34: FBR stands for:
- A Financial Board of Records
- B Federal Bureau of Revenue
- C Federal Bank Reserve
- D Federal Board of Revenue
Explanation: The FBR collects federal taxes. Useful for: FPSC, PMS, FIA, PPSC.
Question 35: The National Accountability Bureau was established in:
- A 1999
- B 2002
- C 1996
- D 1990
Explanation: NAB was created under the 1999 ordinance. Useful for: FPSC, PMS, FIA, PPSC.
Question 36: The Election Commission of Pakistan is headed by the:
- A Chief Election Commissioner
- B President
- C Chief Justice
- D Speaker
Explanation: The CEC heads the ECP. Useful for: FPSC, PMS, FIA, PPSC.
Question 37: The Council of Common Interests is chaired by the:
- A Chairman Senate
- B President
- C Chief Justice
- D Prime Minister
Explanation: Article 153 provides for the CCI chaired by the PM. Useful for: FPSC, PMS, FIA, PPSC.
Question 38: The presiding officer of the Senate is the:
- A Prime Minister
- B Speaker
- C President
- D Chairman
Explanation: The Chairman presides over the Senate. Useful for: FPSC, PMS, FIA, PPSC.
Question 39: The Speaker presides over the:
- A Supreme Court
- B National Assembly
- C Cabinet
- D Senate
Explanation: The Speaker chairs the National Assembly. Useful for: FPSC, PMS, FIA, PPSC.
Question 40: Money Bills originate in the:
- A President's office
- B Either House
- C Senate
- D National Assembly
Explanation: Article 73 requires Money Bills to start in the National Assembly. Useful for: FPSC, PMS, FIA, PPSC.
Question 41: Who is regarded as the 'Father of Public Administration'?
- A Henri Fayol
- B Woodrow Wilson
- C Luther Gulick
- D Max Weber
Explanation: Wilson's 1887 essay founded the discipline. Useful for: FPSC, PMS, FIA, PPSC.
Question 42: The acronym POSDCORB was coined by:
- A Max Weber
- B F. W. Taylor
- C Luther Gulick
- D Henri Fayol
Explanation: Gulick listed the functions of the chief executive. Useful for: FPSC, PMS, FIA, PPSC.
Question 43: The theory of bureaucracy is associated with:
- A Elton Mayo
- B Max Weber
- C Henri Fayol
- D Woodrow Wilson
Explanation: Weber described the ideal-type bureaucracy. Useful for: FPSC, PMS, FIA, PPSC.
Question 44: Scientific management was proposed by:
- A Max Weber
- B F. W. Taylor
- C Mary Parker Follett
- D Herbert Simon
Explanation: Taylor focused on efficiency in work. Useful for: FPSC, PMS, FIA, PPSC.
Question 45: How many principles of management did Henri Fayol propose?
- A 14
- B 10
- C 16
- D 12
Explanation: Fayol listed 14 general principles. Useful for: FPSC, PMS, FIA, PPSC.
Question 46: Which body conducts the CSS competitive examination in Pakistan?
- A Establishment Division
- B NTS
- C PPSC
- D Federal Public Service Commission
Explanation: The FPSC conducts CSS. Useful for: FPSC, PMS, FIA, PPSC.
Question 47: The head of a province's civil bureaucracy is the:
- A Governor
- B Chief Secretary
- C Chief Minister
- D IG Police
Explanation: The Chief Secretary heads the provincial civil service. Useful for: FPSC, PMS, FIA, PPSC.
Question 48: The Federal Public Service Commission is established under which Article?
- A Article 199
- B Article 175
- C Article 240
- D Article 242
Explanation: Article 242 provides for Public Service Commissions. Useful for: FPSC, PMS, FIA, PPSC.
Question 49: The head of a district's administration is the:
- A Commissioner
- B SSP
- C Tehsildar
- D Deputy Commissioner
Explanation: The Deputy Commissioner heads the district. Useful for: FPSC, PMS, FIA, PPSC.
Question 50: A division in the provincial administration is headed by a:
- A Deputy Commissioner
- B Tehsildar
- C Commissioner
- D Chief Secretary
Explanation: A Commissioner oversees several districts. Useful for: FPSC, PMS, FIA, PPSC.
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