Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
MCQs and preparation resources for competitive exams, covering important concepts, past papers, and detailed explanations.
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
41
The 'Principles of Policy' in the Constitution are meant to be the responsibility of each organ and authority of the:
Answer:
State
The Principles of Policy (Articles 29-40) serve as a roadmap for the State. While they are not enforceable in courts like Fundamental Rights, they represent the social and economic goals that the state must strive to achieve through legislation and policy-making.
42
Which document is often described as the 'Magna Carta' of Pakistan's constitutional history?
Answer:
The Objectives Resolution
The Objectives Resolution is hailed as the Magna Carta of Pakistan's constitutional history because it established the core values—divine sovereignty, democracy, social justice, and minority rights—that have guided all subsequent constitutional frameworks.
43
The guiding principles of policy in the 1973 Constitution require the state to enable the Muslims of Pakistan to order their lives in accordance with the fundamental principles and basic concepts of:
Answer:
Islam
Article 31 of the Constitution mandates the state to take steps to enable Muslims to lead their lives in accordance with the Holy Quran and Sunnah. This includes making Islamic studies compulsory and encouraging the observance of Islamic moral standards.
44
According to the guiding principles of the 1973 Constitution, Islam is declared the state religion under which article?
Answer:
Article 2
Article 2 of the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan states that 'Islam shall be the State religion of Pakistan.' This constitutional provision solidifies the ideological and religious identity of the federation.
45
Which constitution of Pakistan initially dropped the word 'Islamic' from the state's name, only to restore it later due to public pressure?
Answer:
1962 Constitution
The 1962 Constitution, promulgated by Ayub Khan, originally named the state the 'Republic of Pakistan.' However, after strong protests from religious and political circles, the First Amendment to the 1962 Constitution restored the name 'Islamic Republic of Pakistan' in 1963.
46
In the 1956 Constitution, what was the official name adopted for the state of Pakistan?
Answer:
Islamic Republic of Pakistan
The 1956 Constitution was the first to officially designate Pakistan as the 'Islamic Republic of Pakistan.' This reflected the guiding principles established in the Objectives Resolution and confirmed the ideological basis of the new state.
47
The Objectives Resolution guarantees that 'adequate provision shall be made for the minorities to freely profess and practice their...'
Answer:
Religions and develop their cultures
A key guiding principle of the state, as defined in the Resolution, is the protection of minority rights. It mandates that minorities shall have the freedom to profess and practice their religions and develop their unique cultures without state interference.
48
Which article of the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan makes the Objectives Resolution a substantive part of the Constitution?
Answer:
Article 2A
Article 2A was inserted into the 1973 Constitution through the 8th Amendment in 1985. This article made the principles and provisions of the Objectives Resolution a substantive part of the Constitution, giving it higher legal weight than a mere preamble.
49
According to the Objectives Resolution, in whom does the absolute sovereignty over the entire Universe belong?
Answer:
Allah Almighty
The Objectives Resolution explicitly states that sovereignty over the entire universe belongs to Allah Almighty alone. It further mentions that the authority to be exercised by the people of Pakistan within the limits prescribed by Him is a sacred trust.
50
Who presented the historic Objectives Resolution in the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan on March 7, 1949?
Answer:
Liaquat Ali Khan
Liaquat Ali Khan, the first Prime Minister of Pakistan, presented the Objectives Resolution. It was adopted on March 12, 1949, and laid the foundation for the constitutional development of the country by defining the core principles of the state.