Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
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Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
11
In the case of a 'Joint Sitting,' who presides over the session?
Answer:
The Speaker of the National Assembly
According to Article 72, the Speaker of the National Assembly presides over a joint sitting of the two houses of Parliament.
12
Which body is responsible for the administrative control and secretarial staff of the Senate?
Answer:
The Senate Secretariat
The Senate has its own independent Secretariat, headed by the Secretary of the Senate, who works under the overall control of the Chairman.
13
Who is the 'Leader of the Opposition' in the Senate?
Answer:
A Senator who enjoys the support of the majority of the opposition members
The Leader of the Opposition is a Senator who leads the opposition benches. They are chosen by the members of the opposition parties and formally recognized by the Chairman.
14
How many days must the Senate meet in a year at minimum?
Answer:
110 days
According to the Constitution, there must be at least three sessions of the Senate every year, and the total number of days on which the Senate meets must be at least 110 days.
15
Which of the following describes the 'Adjournment Motion' in the Senate?
Answer:
A motion to discuss a matter of urgent public importance
An Adjournment Motion is used to set aside the regular business of the House to discuss a specific, urgent matter that has recently occurred and is of significant public importance.
16
What is the duration of the Chairman and Deputy Chairman's term?
Answer:
3 years
Since half of the Senate changes every three years, the Chairman and Deputy Chairman are also elected for a three-year term to reflect the new composition of the House.
17
Which article of the Constitution deals with the 'Election of Chairman and Deputy Chairman'?
Answer:
Article 60
Article 60 stipulates that after the Senate has been duly constituted, it shall, at its first meeting and to the exclusion of any other business, elect from amongst its members a Chairman and a Deputy Chairman.
18
What happens if the votes are equally divided (a tie) on a motion in the Senate?
Answer:
The Chairman has a casting vote
Generally, the Chairman does not vote. However, in the case of an equality of votes, the Chairman (or person presiding) shall have and exercise a casting vote to break the tie.
19
The Senate 'Question Hour' is a time reserved for:
Answer:
Senators to put questions to Ministers regarding their departments
Question Hour is a critical tool for parliamentary oversight. It allows Senators to hold the executive branch accountable by asking for information or action on specific issues.
20
Can a person be a member of both the National Assembly and the Senate at the same time?
Answer:
No, Article 223 prohibits dual membership
Article 223 states that no person shall at the same time be a member of both Houses or a House and a Provincial Assembly. If elected to a second seat, they must resign from one within 30 days.