Constitution of 1973 MCQs Part 6

1. What is the main subject of Part VI of the Constitution of Pakistan?
(A) Relations between Federation and Provinces
(B) Judiciary and Courts
(C) Finance, Property, Contracts, and Suits
(D) Fundamental Rights

2. Which Article of the Constitution deals with the division of financial resources?
(A) Article 141
(B) Article 151
(C) Article 160
(D) Article 170

3. What is the purpose of the National Finance Commission (NFC)?
(A) To allocate financial resources between the Federal and Provincial Governments
(B) To regulate foreign investments
(C) To manage military expenses
(D) To oversee the banking sector

4. How often must the National Finance Commission (NFC) be constituted?
(A) Every 2 years
(B) Every 3 years
(C) Every 5 years
(D) Every 10 years

5. Who chairs the National Finance Commission (NFC)?
(A) Chief Justice of Pakistan
(B) Prime Minister of Pakistan
(C) President of Pakistan
(D) Finance Minister of Pakistan

6. What is the primary source of revenue for the Federal Government?
(A) Property tax
(B) Sales tax on services
(C) Customs duties, income tax, and excise duties
(D) Agricultural tax

7. What does Article 161 state regarding the distribution of taxes?
(A) The Federal Government keeps all revenue
(B) Taxes on oil and gas production go to the provinces
(C) Only the Senate decides tax distribution
(D) The Supreme Court regulates all taxes

8. What type of tax is exclusively under Provincial control?
(A) Income tax
(B) Customs duties
(C) Sales tax on services
(D) Federal excise duty

9. What does Article 165 relate to?
(A) Immunity of government properties from taxation
(B) The President’s power to levy new taxes
(C) Establishing new financial institutions
(D) Federal control over all financial resources

10. Chapter 2: Borrowing and Audit
Q#10 Under Article 166, who has the authority to borrow money on behalf of the Federation?
(A) The Prime Minister
(B) The President
(C) The Federal Government

11. Which entity audits the accounts of the Federal and Provincial Governments?
(A) The National Assembly
(B) The Supreme Court
(C) The Auditor-General of Pakistan
(D) The Finance Minister

12. What does Article 168 establish?
(A) The role of the Auditor-General of Pakistan
(B) The procedure for tax collection
(C) The Provincial Finance Commission
(D) The responsibilities of the Chief Justice

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

14. What is the tenure of the Auditor-General of Pakistan?
(A) 3 years
(B) 4 years
(C) 5 years
(D) 6 years

15. What is the responsibility of the Auditor-General under the Constitution?
(A) To oversee military operations
(B) To audit all financial transactions of the Federation and Provinces
(C) To impose taxes on individuals
(D) To regulate trade agreements

16. Chapter 3: Property, Contracts, and Suits
Q#16 According to Article 172, who owns minerals, oil, and natural gas found within a province?
(A) Only the Federal Government
(B) Only the Provincial Government
(C) Joint ownership by the Federal and Provincial Governments

17. Under which Article does the Federation have the power to acquire property?
(A) Article 170
(B) Article 172
(C) Article 173
(D) Article 175

18. What does Article 174 allow the Federation to do?
(A) Levy new taxes without Parliament’s approval
(B) Hold property in any part of Pakistan
(C) Declare financial emergency in any province
(D) Take direct control of Provincial assets

19. What does Article 175 deal with?
(A) Judiciary and Courts
(B) Appointment of Financial Advisors
(C) Trade and Commerce
(D) Laws regarding Foreign Investments

20. Who has the authority to enter into contracts on behalf of the Federal Government?
(A) The Prime Minister
(B) The Finance Minister
(C) The Federal Government as per legal procedures
(D) The President directly