Constitutional & Political Developments
About Pakistan Studies MCQs
Pakistan Studies is a core subject for almost all competitive exams in Pakistan, including CSS, PMS, PPSC, and NTS. It encompasses the historical journey of the subcontinent, the Pakistan Movement, the geography of Pakistan, and its post-independence political and constitutional development.
Topics Covered in This Category
- Pakistan Movement: The War of Independence 1857, Allama Iqbal, Quaid-e-Azam, and the struggle for a separate homeland.
- Geography of Pakistan: Rivers, mountains, provinces, climate, and agriculture.
- Constitutional History: The objectives resolution, all constitutions (1956, 1962, 1973), and major amendments.
- Post-Independence History: Political events, economic development, and foreign policy.
How to Prepare for Pakistan Studies
This subject rewards those who understand the narrative of history. Do not just memorize dates; understand the sequence of events and their causes. Use maps to learn the geography of Pakistan. When practicing MCQs, focus on the constitutional amendments and the names of key political figures.
All Questions for: Constitutional & Political Developments
Question 1: Pakistan's National Assembly passed the 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill on which date?
- A November 12, 2025
- B November 11, 2025
- C December 8, 2025
- D October 27, 2025
Explanation: The National Assembly passed the 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill on November 12, 2025, with a two-thirds majority of 234 votes in favour and 4 against[reference:0].
Question 2: The 27th Constitutional Amendment established which new military position?
- A Chief of Defence Forces (CDF)
- B Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee
- C National Security Adviser
- D Commander-in-Chief
Explanation: The amendment created the position of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF). The Army Chief also serves as the CDF, and the post of Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee was abolished on November 27, 2025[reference:1].
Question 3: Under the 27th Amendment, who appoints the Army Chief and Chief of Defence Forces?
- A The President, on the advice of the Prime Minister
- B The Chief Justice of Pakistan
- C The Speaker of the National Assembly
- D The Senate Chairman
Explanation: The President appoints the Army Chief and Chief of Defence Forces on the advice of the Prime Minister[reference:2].
Question 4: Which military rank was recently promoted to 'Field Marshal' for the first time since Ayub Khan?
- A Asim Munir
- B Qamar Javed Bajwa
- C Zia-ul-Haq
- D Pervez Musharraf
Explanation: Asim Munir was promoted to Field Marshal, becoming only the second person in Pakistan's history to hold this rank after Ayub Khan. The rank of Field Marshal is for life[reference:3].
Question 5: The 27th Amendment established which new court to handle constitution-related cases?
- A Federal Constitutional Court
- B Supreme Judicial Council
- C Federal Shariat Court
- D High Court of Islamabad
Explanation: A new Federal Constitutional Court was established to handle constitutional matters, while the existing Supreme Court was to focus on civil and criminal cases[reference:4].
Question 6: Who signed the 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill into law?
- A President Asif Ali Zardari
- B Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
- C Chief Justice of Pakistan
- D Speaker National Assembly
Explanation: President Asif Ali Zardari signed the 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill after it was approved by both houses of parliament, making it part of the constitution[reference:5].
Question 7: The 27th Amendment Bill was approved by the Senate on which date?
- A November 11, 2025
- B November 12, 2025
- C November 10, 2025
- D December 8, 2025
Explanation: The Senate approved the bill on November 11, 2025, a day before the National Assembly passed it[reference:6].
Question 8: A major obstacle in the appointment of a new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) involved which opposition leader agreeing to meet the Prime Minister?
- A Mahmood Khan Achakzai
- B Omar Ayub Khan
- C Asad Qaiser
- D Shah Mehmood Qureshi
Explanation: PTI-backed Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly, Mahmood Khan Achakzai, agreed to meet Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to fulfil the constitutional requirement for the CEC appointment[reference:7].
Question 9: How many key diplomatic appointments did PM Shehbaz Sharif approve on February 8, 2026?
- A Multiple key diplomatic appointments were approved
- B Only one appointment was approved
- C No appointments were made
- D Ten appointments were rejected
Explanation: On February 8, 2026, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved several key diplomatic appointments as part of a broader foreign service reshuffle[reference:8].
Question 10: President Asif Ali Zardari signed how many bills into law on January 26, 2026?
- A Seven
- B Five
- C Ten
- D Three
Explanation: On January 26, 2026, President Asif Ali Zardari signed seven bills into law[reference:9].
Question 11: Pakistan's 27th Constitutional Amendment abolished which post on November 27, 2025?
- A Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee
- B Chief of Army Staff
- C Chief of Air Staff
- D Chief of Naval Staff
Explanation: The amendment abolished the post of Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) effective November 27, 2025, consolidating military command under the Chief of Defence Forces[reference:10].
Question 12: Who is the head of National Strategic Command under the 27th Amendment?
- A Appointed by the CDF in consultation with the PM
- B Elected by Parliament
- C Appointed by the President alone
- D Selected by the Senate
Explanation: The Head of National Strategic Command is appointed by the CDF in consultation with the Prime Minister, and the position must be held by a Pakistan Army officer[reference:11].
Question 13: The 27th Amendment empowered the government to promote officers to which lifetime military rank?
- A Field Marshal
- B General
- C Brigadier
- D Colonel
Explanation: The government was empowered to promote officers to Field Marshal, Marshal of the Air Force, and Admiral of the Fleet, with the rank of Field Marshal being for life[reference:12].
Question 14: During the 27th Amendment session, which party boycotted proceedings and tore copies of the bill?
- A PTI
- B PPP
- C PML-N
- D JUI-F
Explanation: PTI members boycotted the session, tore copies of the bill, and threw them towards the PM's chair[reference:13].
Question 15: Which opposition alliance boycotted the 27th Amendment proceedings?
- A TTAP
- B PDM
- C APDM
- D MMA
Explanation: The opposition alliance TTAP (Tehreek Tahafuz Aayeen-e-Pakistan) boycotted the proceedings[reference:14].
Question 16: Who is the current Chief Justice of Balochistan High Court (as of early 2026)?
- A Justice Muhammad Kamran Khan Malakhail
- B Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan
- C Justice Muhammad Yawar Ali
- D Justice Rozi Khan Barrech
Explanation: Justice Muhammad Kamran Khan Malakhail is the current Chief Justice of the Balochistan High Court. He took the oath of office on December 8, 2025[reference:15].
Question 17: Who is the current IG of Punjab Police (appointed February 2026)?
- A Rao Abdul Kareem
- B Rao Sardar Ali
- C Mohammad Aamir Zulfiqar
- D Usman Anwar
Explanation: Rao Abdul Kareem is the Inspector General of Punjab Police, appointed in February 2026 as the 55th IG, replacing Dr. Usman Anwar[reference:16].
Question 18: Who is the current IGP of Gilgit-Baltistan (as of February 2026)?
- A Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan
- B Afzal Mehmood Butt
- C Mohammad Saeed Wazir
- D Dr. Mujeeb ur Rehman
Explanation: Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan is the Inspector General of Gilgit-Baltistan Police since February 4, 2026[reference:17].
Question 19: Who was sworn in as Balochistan's Home Minister in March 2026?
- A Mir Ziaullah Langove
- B Sarfraz Bugti
- C Abdul Quddus Bizenjo
- D Jam Kamal Khan
Explanation: Mir Ziaullah Langove of the Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) was sworn in as Balochistan's Home Minister, filling a post vacant since August 2024[reference:18].
Question 20: How many new members were appointed to the AJK Public Service Commission in August 2026?
- A Seven
- B Five
- C Nine
- D Three
Explanation: The AJK government appointed seven new members to the AJK Public Service Commission for a three-year term[reference:19].
Question 21: Which party did the Balochistan Home Minister sworn in March 2026 belong to?
- A BAP
- B PPP
- C PML-N
- D JUI-F
Explanation: Mir Ziaullah Langove belongs to the Balochistan Awami Party (BAP)[reference:20].
Question 22: Under the 27th Amendment, the existing Supreme Court was to focus solely on which types of matters?
- A Civil and criminal matters
- B Constitutional matters only
- C Military tribunals
- D Election disputes
Explanation: After the creation of the Federal Constitutional Court, the existing Supreme Court was to focus solely on civil and criminal matters[reference:21].
Question 23: The 27th Amendment Bill was passed by the National Assembly with how many votes in favour?
- A 234
- B 200
- C 180
- D 250
Explanation: The bill was passed with 234 votes in favour and 4 against, securing a two-thirds majority[reference:22].
Question 24: Who succeeded former Chief Justice Hashim Khan Kakar as Chief Justice of Balochistan High Court?
- A Justice Muhammad Kamran Khan Malakhail
- B Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan
- C Justice Muhammad Yawar Ali
- D Justice Rozi Khan Barrech
Explanation: Justice Muhammad Kamran Khan Malakhail succeeded former Chief Justice Hashim Khan Kakar[reference:23].
Question 25: Dr. Usman Anwar, former IG Punjab, was transferred to which position?
- A Director General of FIA
- B Secretary Interior
- C IG Islamabad
- D DG Rangers
Explanation: Dr. Usman Anwar was transferred to become the Director General of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)[reference:24].