FPSC (Federal Public Service Commission) · CSS (Central Superior Services)
Principles of Pakistan’s Foreign Policy
Foreign Policy of Pakistan
· Pakistan Studies/Affairs
50 MCQs
Showing
1–20
of 50 MCQs
Page 1 / 3
1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.
5
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.
6
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.
7
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.
8
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.
9
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.
10
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.
11
Under the guiding principles of the 1973 Constitution, the state shall ensure the elimination of all forms of:
Answer:
Exploitation
Article 3 of the Constitution explicitly states that the State shall ensure the elimination of all forms of exploitation and the gradual fulfillment of the fundamental principle, from each according to his ability to each according to his work.
12
Which constitutional amendment significantly shifted the basis of the federation by granting extensive autonomy to the provinces in 2010?
Answer:
18th Amendment
The 18th Amendment fundamentally changed the constitutional basis of Pakistan by abolishing the Concurrent List and devolving significant powers to the provinces, thereby fulfilling a long-standing demand for provincial autonomy and strengthening the federal structure.
13
The guiding principles of the state regarding the 'Council of Islamic Ideology' (CII) are to:
Answer:
Advise the Parliament on whether laws are repugnant to Islam
The CII is a constitutional body (Article 228-231) tasked with advising the Parliament and Provincial Assemblies. Its primary function is to examine existing laws and propose new ones to bring them into conformity with the injunctions of Islam.
14
According to the 1973 Constitution, both the President and the Prime Minister must be:
Answer:
Muslims
Reflecting the Islamic character of the state, the Constitution (Articles 41 and 91) requires that both the President and the Prime Minister must be Muslims. This is a core part of the ideological guiding principles of the country.
15
Which principle was introduced in the 1962 Constitution to justify an indirect form of election?
Answer:
Basic Democracies
Ayub Khan's 1962 Constitution was based on the principle of 'Basic Democracies,' where a limited number of electors (80,000) chosen by the people acted as the electoral college for the President and the assemblies, departing from the principle of direct universal suffrage.
16
The 26th Constitutional Amendment (2024) introduced a change in the guiding principles of judicial appointments by establishing:
Answer:
Constitutional Benches
The 26th Amendment, passed in late 2024, changed the judicial basis by establishing Constitutional Benches in the Supreme Court and High Courts. It also shifted the selection of the Chief Justice of Pakistan to a parliamentary committee, moving away from the seniority-only principle.
17
Under the 'Separation of Powers' principle in Pakistan, the judiciary is supposed to be separate from the executive under which article?
Answer:
Article 175(3)
Article 175(3) of the 1973 Constitution mandates that 'The Judiciary shall be separated progressively from the Executive within fourteen years from the commencing day.' This principle is vital for ensuring an independent judiciary and the rule of law.
18
Which guiding principle of the state was emphasized in 2025 as part of the country's urban management goals?
Answer:
Environmental protection and cleanliness (Islamabad as a model)
In 2025, Islamabad's ranking as South Asia's cleanest city highlighted a growing focus on environmental protection and sustainable urban management as a guiding principle for municipal and state authorities.
19
The 'Preamble' to the 1973 Constitution is essentially the text of which document?
Answer:
The Objectives Resolution 1949
The Preamble to the 1973 Constitution is almost entirely the text of the 1949 Objectives Resolution. It sets the ideological tone for the entire document, stating that the state will be based on democratic principles and Islamic social justice.
20
Which economic guiding principle was promoted through the 'Special Investment Facilitation Council' (SIFC) in 2023-2024?
Answer:
Hybrid model of civil-military cooperation for foreign investment
The SIFC was established as a new guiding framework to fast-track economic growth. It represents a 'hybrid' model where the civilian government and military establishment collaborate to attract foreign investment in key sectors like agriculture and mining.
