Constitution of 1973 MCQs Part 12

1. What is the primary focus of Part XII of the Constitution of Pakistan?
(A) Fundamental Rights
(B) Financial and Miscellaneous Provisions
(C) Relations Between the Federation and Provinces
(D) Emergency Provisions

2. Which Article of the Constitution deals with the National Finance Commission (NFC)?
(A) Article 158
(B) Article 160
(C) Article 170
(D) Article 175

3. How often is the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award announced?
(A) Every 3 years
(B) Every 5 years
(C) Every 10 years
(D) Every 15 years

4. Which Article grants provinces the right to use natural gas first for their own needs?
(A) Article 158
(B) Article 161
(C) Article 162
(D) Article 164

5. Which Article restricts taxation on the income of provinces?
(A) Article 150
(B) Article 161
(C) Article 162
(D) Article 165

6. What is the main function of the Auditor General of Pakistan under Article 168?
(A) Collecting taxes
(B) Managing foreign affairs
(C) Auditing government accounts
(D) Passing laws

7. Who appoints the Auditor General of Pakistan?
(A) The President
(B) The Prime Minister
(C) The Chief Justice
(D) The Finance Minister

8. Which Article states that no tax can be imposed without the approval of Parliament?
(A) Article 160
(B) Article 161
(C) Article 162
(D) Article 163

9. What does Article 161 state regarding revenues from certain natural resources?
(A) They are controlled by the federal government
(B) They are to be distributed among all provinces equally
(C) They shall be given to the provinces where they are produced
(D) They must be used only for military purposes

10. What is the primary subject of Article 163?
(A) Revenue distribution
(B) Taxation laws for provinces
(C) National Finance Commission
(D) The President’s financial powers

11. Which institution is responsible for overseeing government expenditures?
(A) The Supreme Court
(B) The Federal Board of Revenue
(C) The Auditor General of Pakistan
(D) The National Assembly

12. Who audits the accounts of the government of Pakistan?
(A) The Chief Justice of Pakistan
(B) The Finance Minister
(C) The Auditor General of Pakistan
(D) The Prime Minister

13. What is the role of the National Economic Council (NEC)?
(A) Managing the judiciary
(B) Ensuring economic planning and development
(C) Conducting elections
(D) Regulating private businesses

14. Who chairs the meetings of the National Economic Council (NEC)?
(A) The Chief Justice of Pakistan
(B) The Prime Minister
(C) The President
(D) The Finance Minister

15. How many members are in the National Economic Council (NEC)?
(A) 4
(B) 6
(C) 8
(D) As determined by the President

16. What does Article 165 state about the taxation of government properties?
(A) They are exempt from taxation
(B) They are taxed at a lower rate
(C) Only the Supreme Court can decide taxation on them
(D) Provinces can impose taxes on them

17. Who prepares Pakistan’s annual budget?
(A) The President
(B) The Supreme Court
(C) The Ministry of Finance
(D) The Auditor General of Pakistan

18. Under Article 170, who audits the financial accounts of the Federation and Provinces?
(A) The Prime Minister
(B) The Auditor General of Pakistan
(C) The Supreme Court
(D) The Finance Minister

19. What happens if the National Finance Commission (NFC) fails to reach an agreement?
(A) The President decides the distribution of resources
(B) The Prime Minister intervenes
(C) The last NFC Award continues to be in effect
(D) The matter is taken to the Supreme Court

20. What is the purpose of the financial provisions in Part XII of the Constitution?
(A) To regulate taxation and financial management
(B) To control the judiciary
(C) To define the role of the military
(D) To oversee the electoral process