Constitution of Pakistan MCQs

1. : What does Article 156 of the Constitution of Pakistan deal with?

(A) Electricity

(B) National Economic Council

(C) Natural Gas

(D) Broadcasting and Telecasting

2. : The National Economic Council (NEC) is constituted by:

(A) The Senate

(B) The President of Pakistan

(C) The Prime Minister

(D) The National Assembly

3. : Who is the Chairman of the National Economic Council?

(A) The President

(B) The Prime Minister

(C) The Finance Minister

(D) The Chief Justice

4. : Who are members of the National Economic Council (NEC)?

(A) Only Federal Ministers

(B) Chief Ministers and Federal Ministers nominated by the Prime Minister

(C) Provincial Governors

(D) Senators only

5. : The main function of the National Economic Council is to:

(A) Discuss security issues

(B) Review the country’s economic condition and formulate plans for development

(C) Control judicial appointments

(D) Manage inter-provincial water disputes

6. : How often must the National Economic Council meet according to the Constitution?

(A) Once every month

(B) At least twice a year

(C) Once every two years

(D) Whenever the President calls it

7. : Which Article of the Constitution relates to electricity?

(A) Article 156

(B) Article 157

(C) Article 158

(D) Article 159

8. : Under Article 157, who controls the generation and distribution of electricity in Pakistan?

(A) Federal and Provincial Governments jointly

(B) Only Federal Government

(C) Only Provincial Governments

(D) Private power companies

9. : According to Article 157(1), the Federal Government may construct hydro-electric or thermal power installations:

(A) With the consent of the concerned Province

(B) Without consulting any province

(C) Only in the Federal Capital

(D) Only with court approval

10. : What must the Federal Government do before constructing electricity projects in a province?

(A) Obtain the consent of the provincial government

(B) Consult the National Assembly

(C) Seek permission from the Supreme Court

(D) Get international approval

11. : Under Article 157(2)(b), provinces may:

(A) Levy taxes on electricity exports

(B) Construct power houses and grid stations

(C) Regulate nuclear power plants

(D) Appoint WAPDA members

12. : Which Article gives provinces the right to use natural gas first for their own needs?

(A) Article 156

(B) Article 157

(C) Article 158

(D) Article 159

13. : According to Article 158, which province gets priority in using natural gas?

(A) The province where gas is found

(B) The richest province

(C) The Federal Capital

(D) The most populous province

14. : Article 158 ensures priority of gas use for:

(A) Export purposes

(B) Provincial requirements

(C) Industrial production only

(D) Foreign agreements

15. : What is the purpose of Article 158?

(A) Promote fair sharing of natural gas

(B) Give total control to the Federation

(C) Encourage foreign investment

(D) Privatize natural gas supply

16. : Which Article of the Constitution deals with broadcasting and telecasting?

(A) Article 157

(B) Article 158

(C) Article 159

(D) Article 156

17. : Under Article 159, the Federal Government controls:

(A) Electricity generation

(B) Broadcasting and telecasting

(C) Oil refineries

(D) Foreign trade

18. : According to Article 159, provinces may establish their own:

(A) Broadcasting and telecasting institutions with Federal consent

(B) Power generation units

(C) Educational boards

(D) Foreign embassies

19. : Article 159(2) requires that the Federal Government shall:

(A) Consult the provinces regarding broadcasting frequencies

(B) Decide all media content alone

(C) Restrict provincial media

(D) Control all advertising

20. : The National Economic Council reports its progress to:

(A) The President

(B) Both Houses of Parliament

(C) The Supreme Court

(D) The Election Commission

21. : The subject of “Electricity” under Article 157 is a matter of:

(A) Federal control only

(B) Joint responsibility between Federation and Provinces

(C) Provincial control only

(D) Private sector regulation

22. : Under Article 158, what principle governs the use of natural gas?

(A) Provincial priority

(B) Equal distribution

(C) Federal monopoly

(D) Export preference

23. : What is one of the key objectives of the National Economic Council?

(A) Promote uniform development among provinces

(B) Conduct foreign policy

(C) Oversee judicial reforms

(D) Regulate education standards

24. : Which Article ensures that broadcasting functions are carried out in consultation with provinces?

(A) Article 156

(B) Article 159

(C) Article 158

(D) Article 157

25. : Articles 156 to 159 are part of which Chapter of the Constitution?

(A) Chapter 3 – Special Provisions

(B) Chapter 4 – Council of Common Interests and Related Matters

(C) Chapter 2 – Relations Between Federation and Provinces

(D) Chapter 5 – Finance, Property, and Contracts