Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
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- 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
1
Under the 27th Amendment, the 'Chief Justice of Pakistan' is defined as:
Answer:
The senior amongst the Chief Justice of the FCC and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Article 260 was amended to define 'Chief Justice of Pakistan' as the senior amongst the heads of the two top courts [115].
2
Which military rank retains their rank and remains in uniform for life as 'national heroes'?
Answer:
Field Marshal, Marshal of the Air Force, or Admiral of the Fleet
Article 243(7) and (8) designate these promoted ranks as national heroes who remain in uniform for life [114].
3
According to the 27th Amendment, which military office shall stand abolished on November 27, 2025?
Answer:
Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee
Article 243(5) stipulates that the office of the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee shall stand abolished on that date [113].
4
What is the maximum age for a person to be appointed as Chief Election Commissioner?
Answer:
Sixty-eight years
Article 213(2) sets the age limit for the Commissioner at not more than sixty-eight years [112].
5
The Chief Election Commissioner is appointed for a term of:
Answer:
Five years
Article 215(1) specifies that the Commissioner shall hold office for a term of five years [110, 111].
6
Under the 27th Amendment, the Supreme Judicial Council includes:
Answer:
The Chief Justices of the FCC and Supreme Court, plus other senior judges
Article 209(2) lists the CJs of the FCC and SC, and next most senior judges of both courts, and the two most senior Chief Justices of High Courts [106, 109].
7
Which body is responsible for inquiring into the conduct of Judges of the FCC, Supreme Court, or High Courts?
Answer:
Supreme Judicial Council
Article 209 establishes the Supreme Judicial Council for inquiring into the capacity or conduct of Judges [106-108].
8
How many 'Ulema' must be included among the Judges of the Federal Shariat Court?
Answer:
Not more than three
Article 203C(3A) requires that not more than three of the Judges shall be Ulema [105].
9
The Federal Shariat Court consists of not more than how many Muslim Judges?
Answer:
Eight
Article 203C(2) states the Court shall consist of not more than eight Muslim Judges [103, 104].
10
Under the 26th Amendment, High Courts are restricted from exercise of jurisdiction 'beyond the contents of any application filed' in which matter?
Answer:
Suo motu exercise under Article 199
Article 199(1A) clarifies that High Courts shall not make orders on their own (suo motu) beyond the application filed [102].