Constitution of 1973 MCQs Part 8

1. What is the primary subject of Part VIII of the Constitution of Pakistan?
(A) The Judiciary
(B) Elections
(C) Fundamental Rights
(D) Finance and Property

2. Which Article establishes the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP)?
(A) Article 208
(B) Article 213
(C) Article 218
(D) Article 224

3. Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of Pakistan?
(A) The President of Pakistan
(B) The Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition
(C) The Chief Justice of Pakistan
(D) The Senate of Pakistan

4. What is the tenure of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC)?
(A) 3 years
(B) 4 years
(C) 5 years
(D) 6 years

5. How many members constitute the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP)?
(A) 2
(B) 3
(C) 4
(D) 5

6. Under which Article does the Election Commission supervise elections?
(A) Article 218
(B) Article 224
(C) Article 226
(D) Article 230

7. What is the primary duty of the Election Commission of Pakistan?
(A) To appoint judges
(B) To conduct free and fair elections
(C) To oversee taxation policies
(D) To manage trade regulations

8. According to Article 219, which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the ECP?
(A) Preparing electoral rolls
(B) Conducting elections to the National and Provincial Assemblies
(C) Conducting the census
(D) Organizing Senate elections

9. Under which Article are elections required to be conducted within 90 days if the National Assembly is dissolved?
(A) Article 215
(B) Article 217
(C) Article 224
(D) Article 230

10. Who administers the oath to the Chief Election Commissioner?
(A) The Prime Minister
(B) The Chief Justice of Pakistan
(C) The President of Pakistan
(D) The Speaker of the National Assembly

11. What is the voting age in Pakistan according to the Constitution?
(A) 16 years
(B) 18 years
(C) 21 years
(D) 25 years

12. Which Article states that all elections in Pakistan must be conducted by secret ballot?
(A) Article 213
(B) Article 218
(C) Article 226
(D) Article 229

13. According to the Constitution, which elections are NOT conducted by secret ballot?
(A) General Elections
(B) Presidential Elections
(C) Senate Elections
(D) Local Government Elections

14. Under which Article can the Supreme Court review election disputes?
(A) Article 187
(B) Article 199
(C) Article 225
(D) Article 230

15. What is the term length for members of the National Assembly in Pakistan?
(A) 3 years
(B) 4 years
(C) 5 years
(D) 6 years

16. What is the term length for members of the Senate of Pakistan?
(A) 3 years
(B) 4 years
(C) 5 years
(D) 6 years

17. Under which Article does the President have the authority to announce the date for general elections?
(A) Article 218
(B) Article 224
(C) Article 224(2)
(D) Article 226

18. What is the required percentage of seats reserved for women in the National Assembly?
(A) 10%
(B) 15%
(C) 17%
(D) 20%

19. What is the required percentage of seats reserved for non-Muslims in the National Assembly?
(A) 3%
(B) 5%
(C) 7%
(D) 10%

20. Who has the final authority to decide election disputes in Pakistan?
(A) The Election Commission of Pakistan
(B) The National Assembly
(C) The Supreme Court of Pakistan
(D) The Prime Minister