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
31
In which city is the Senate of Pakistan located?
Answer:
Islamabad
The Senate meets in the Parliament House located in the Red Zone of Islamabad, which it shares with the National Assembly.
32
The qualifications for a Senator (Article 62) include being 'Sadiq' and 'Ameen.' These terms translate to:
Answer:
Truthful and Trustworthy
These moral qualifications were introduced into the Constitution to ensure that legislators are of good character. 'Sadiq' means truthful, and 'Ameen' means trustworthy/honest.
33
If there is a disagreement between the National Assembly and the Senate on a non-money bill, how can the deadlock be resolved?
Answer:
A Joint Sitting of Parliament
If a bill passed by one house is rejected or not passed by the other within 90 days, the President may, on the request of the house in which the bill originated, summon a joint sitting of both houses. If passed by a majority in the joint sitting, it is deemed passed by both houses.
34
For a constitutional amendment bill to pass, what requirement must be met in the Senate?
Answer:
Two-thirds majority of the total membership
According to Article 239, any bill to amend the Constitution must be passed by both the National Assembly and the Senate by the votes of not less than two-thirds of the total membership of each House.
35
Who is the 'Leader of the House' in the Senate?
Answer:
A member appointed by the Prime Minister to represent the government
The Leader of the House is a Senator appointed by the Prime Minister to lead the government benches and coordinate government business within the Senate.
36
Which system of voting is used in Senate elections to ensure representation for different political parties in the provincial assembly?
Answer:
Single Transferable Vote (STV)
The STV system allows for proportional representation. It ensures that a party's strength in the Provincial Assembly is reflected in the number of Senators it can elect, preventing a single majority party from taking all the seats.
37
What is the 'Quorum' required to conduct a sitting of the Senate?
Answer:
One-fourth of the total membership
The quorum for a sitting of the Senate is one-fourth of the total membership. If at any time during a sitting the attention of the Chairman is drawn to the fact that less than one-fourth of the members are present, the sitting must be adjourned or suspended.
38
Can the President of Pakistan dissolve the Senate?
Answer:
No, it is a permanent body
The Senate is a permanent legislative body and is not subject to dissolution. This ensures continuity in the legislative process even when the National Assembly is dissolved for new elections.
39
The 18th Amendment (2010) added which category of seats to the Senate for the first time?
Answer:
Non-Muslims
Before the 18th Amendment, there were no reserved seats for minorities in the Senate. The amendment added one seat for Non-Muslims from each of the four provinces, increasing the total membership from 100 to 104 at that time.
40
How many seats are reserved for Women in the Senate from each province?
Answer:
4 seats
Each of the four provinces is allocated 23 seats in the Senate. This includes 14 General seats, 4 seats for Technocrats/Ulema, 4 seats for Women, and 1 seat for Non-Muslims.