Constitution of Pakistan MCQs

1. : Article 166 of the Constitution of Pakistan deals with:

(A) Borrowing by Provincial Government

(B) Borrowing by Federal Government

(C) Public Accounts Committee

(D) Audit of provincial funds

2. : Under Article 166, the executive authority of the Federation extends to borrowing upon the:

(A) Security of the State Bank

(B) Security of the Federal Consolidated Fund

(C) Guarantee of the President

(D) Recommendation of Parliament

3. : Federal borrowing under Article 166 is for purposes approved by:

(A) The National Assembly

(B) The Federal Government

(C) The Senate

(D) The Prime Minister’s Secretariat

4. : Article 167 of the Constitution of Pakistan relates to:

(A) Borrowing by Provincial Government

(B) Borrowing by Local Governments

(C) Public Accounts and Audit

(D) Distribution of Revenues

5. : Provincial Governments may borrow within Pakistan upon the:

(A) Recommendation of the National Finance Commission

(B) Security of the Provincial Consolidated Fund

(C) Guarantee of the Auditor-General

(D) Consent of the Federal Government only

6. : With the approval of the Federal Government, a Provincial Government may borrow:

(A) Within or outside Pakistan

(B) Only within the province

(C) Only from international donors

(D) Only through the State Bank

7. : The borrowing powers of Provincial Governments are subject to:

(A) Approval of the Provincial Assembly

(B) Federal law and control

(C) Judicial supervision

(D) Consent of the Senate

8. : Which Article establishes the office of the Auditor-General of Pakistan?

(A) Article 165

(B) Article 168

(C) Article 170

(D) Article 172

9. : Who appoints the Auditor-General of Pakistan?

(A) Prime Minister

(B) President of Pakistan

(C) Chief Justice

(D) Federal Public Service Commission

10. : The Auditor-General of Pakistan holds office until the age of:

(A) 60 years

(B) 62 years

(C) 65 years

(D) 67 years

11. : The Auditor-General can be removed from office in the same manner as:

(A) A Federal Minister

(B) A Judge of the Supreme Court

(C) The Governor

(D) The Chief Election Commissioner

12. : According to Article 168(3), the conditions of service of the Auditor-General are determined by:

(A) The President

(B) Parliament

(C) Federal Public Service Commission

(D) Ministry of Finance

13. : Article 169 defines the:

(A) Appointment of Auditor-General

(B) Functions and powers of Auditor-General

(C) Tenure of Auditor-General

(D) Financial relations with provinces

14. : The Auditor-General is responsible for auditing the accounts of:

(A) Only Federal Government

(B) Federal and Provincial Governments

(C) Private sector

(D) Judiciary only

15. : The reports of the Auditor-General are submitted to:

(A) The Prime Minister

(B) The President or Governor concerned

(C) The Senate

(D) The Chief Justice

16. : The Auditor-General’s audit includes the accounts of:

(A) Local authorities and public bodies

(B) Only ministries

(C) Private companies

(D) Political parties

17. : Under Article 170, the Auditor-General has the power to:

(A) Direct how accounts shall be kept

(B) Make laws on accounting

(C) Prepare the national budget

(D) Manage public debt

18. : The power of the Auditor-General to give directions as to accounts is derived from:

(A) Article 170

(B) Article 167

(C) Article 169

(D) Article 171

19. : Under Article 170(2), the accounts of the Federation and Provinces shall be kept:

(A) In the form prescribed by the President

(B) As directed by the Auditor-General

(C) As decided by the National Assembly

(D) According to international accounting standards

20. : The reports of the Auditor-General are laid before:

(A) The Public Accounts Committee

(B) The National Assembly or Provincial Assembly

(C) The Senate only

(D) The Council of Common Interests

21. : The office of the Auditor-General is a:

(A) Judicial post

(B) Constitutional post

(C) Administrative post

(D) Parliamentary post

22. : The independence of the Auditor-General is ensured by:

(A) Security of tenure and removal procedure

(B) Control by the Ministry of Finance

(C) Direction from the Prime Minister

(D) Approval by Parliament for reports

23. : Who ensures that the financial statements of the government are audited properly?

(A) The Finance Minister

(B) The Auditor-General of Pakistan

(C) The Public Accounts Committee

(D) The Accountant General

24. : Which Article allows the Auditor-General to access all financial records?

(A) Article 167

(B) Article 169

(C) Article 170

(D) Article 168

25. : Articles 166 to 170 of the Constitution of Pakistan primarily deal with:

(A) Financial administration, borrowing, and audit

(B) Legislative powers

(C) Provincial autonomy

(D) Judicial reforms