Constitution of Pakistan MCQs

1. : Article 211 of the Constitution of Pakistan deals with:

(A) Bar of jurisdiction

(B) Appointment of Election Commissioner

(C) Administrative Tribunals

(D) Judicial Council

2. : According to Article 211, the proceedings of the Supreme Judicial Council:

(A) Cannot be questioned in any court

(B) Can be appealed in the Supreme Court

(C) May be reviewed by Parliament

(D) Can be challenged in High Court

3. : The purpose of Article 211 is to:

(A) Protect the independence of the judiciary

(B) Limit the powers of the President

(C) Strengthen the legislature

(D) Restrict public access to court

4. : Under Article 211, the finding of the Supreme Judicial Council regarding a judge’s conduct is:

(A) Final and conclusive

(B) Subject to parliamentary review

(C) Appealable to the Supreme Court

(D) Reviewable by the President

5. : Article 212 of the Constitution refers to:

(A) Administrative Courts and Tribunals

(B) Election Commission of Pakistan

(C) Judicial Appointments

(D) Fundamental Rights

6. : Article 212 empowers Parliament to:

(A) Establish Administrative Courts and Tribunals

(B) Appoint judges

(C) Amend the Constitution

(D) Conduct elections

7. : The main purpose of Administrative Tribunals is to:

(A) Resolve service, tax, and property disputes

(B) Handle criminal cases

(C) Conduct civil trials

(D) Supervise elections

8. : Decisions of Administrative Tribunals under Article 212:

(A) Are not generally subject to High Court jurisdiction

(B) Can always be appealed to Supreme Court

(C) Must be reviewed by the President

(D) Are sent to Parliament for approval

9. : Article 213 deals with:

(A) The Chief Election Commissioner

(B) Administrative Tribunals

(C) Auditor-General

(D) Federal Ombudsman

10. : The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) is appointed by:

(A) The President of Pakistan

(B) The Prime Minister

(C) The Chief Justice

(D) The Senate

11. : The President appoints the Chief Election Commissioner after consultation with:

(A) The Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly

(B) The Senate Chairman

(C) The Chief Justice of Pakistan

(D) The Provincial Governors

12. : The CEC is the head of:

(A) Election Commission of Pakistan

(B) Supreme Judicial Council

(C) Federal Public Service Commission

(D) National Assembly

13. : The Chief Election Commissioner ensures:

(A) Free and fair elections in Pakistan

(B) Judicial independence

(C) Parliamentary oversight

(D) Economic policy implementation

14. : Article 214 of the Constitution deals with:

(A) Oath of Office

(B) Appointment of CEC

(C) Term of Office

(D) Disqualification

15. : The Chief Election Commissioner takes an oath before:

(A) The Chief Justice of Pakistan

(B) The President of Pakistan

(C) The Prime Minister

(D) The Speaker of the National Assembly

16. : The oath of the Chief Election Commissioner is prescribed in:

(A) Third Schedule of the Constitution

(B) First Schedule

(C) Second Schedule

(D) Fourth Schedule

17. : The oath of office of the Chief Election Commissioner binds him to:

(A) Discharge duties faithfully and in accordance with the Constitution

(B) Follow executive instructions

(C) Act under political supervision

(D) Seek parliamentary approval for actions

18. : Article 215 of the Constitution relates to:

(A) Term of office of Commissioner and members

(B) Functions of Election Commission

(C) Resignation procedure

(D) Judicial supervision of elections

19. : The term of office of the Chief Election Commissioner is:

(A) Five years

(B) Three years

(C) Six years

(D) Seven years

20. : The term of members of the Election Commission is also:

(A) Five years

(B) Four years

(C) Three years

(D) Six years

21. : Under Article 215, the CEC and members cannot be removed except in the manner prescribed for:

(A) Judges of the Supreme Court

(B) Members of Parliament

(C) Governors

(D) Civil servants

22. : The purpose of fixing the term of the CEC and members is to:

(A) Ensure independence and continuity

(B) Allow political oversight

(C) Reduce election costs

(D) Increase executive control

23. : After completing the term, the Chief Election Commissioner:

(A) Is not eligible for re-appointment

(B) May be re-appointed for one more term

(C) Automatically becomes a judge

(D) Must retire from public service

24. : Members of the Election Commission take oath before:

(A) The Chief Election Commissioner

(B) The President of Pakistan

(C) The Chief Justice of Pakistan

(D) The Prime Minister

25. : Collectively, Articles 211–215 of the Constitution deal with:

(A) Judicial independence and the Election Commission

(B) Fundamental Rights

(C) Federal taxation

(D) Provincial administration