Federal and Provincial Relations in Pakistan MCQs 10 Score: 0 Attempted: 0/20 1. The Constitution of Pakistan defines the relationship between the Federation and Provinces under which part? (A) Part I (B) Part III (C) Part V (D) Part VII 2. How many provinces were there in Pakistan at the time of independence in 1947? (A) Two (B) Three (C) Four (D) Five 3. Which constitutional amendment significantly increased provincial autonomy in Pakistan? (A) 8th Amendment (B) 12th Amendment (C) 18th Amendment (D) 21st Amendment 4. The Council of Common Interests (CCI) in Pakistan is responsible for: (A) Defense and foreign policy (B) Economic coordination and inter-provincial matters (C) Judicial affairs (D) Local government management 5. How often must the Council of Common Interests (CCI) meet according to the Constitution? (A) Once a year (B) Twice a year (C) Every three months (D) Every six months 6. The distribution of financial resources between the federation and provinces is decided by: (A) National Finance Commission (NFC) (B) Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) (C) State Bank of Pakistan (D) Ministry of Finance 7. The NFC Award determines the share of: (A) Only the federal government (B) Only the provincial governments (C) Both federal and provincial governments (D) Local governments only 8. The 7th NFC Award was announced in which year? (A) 2006 (B) 2008 (C) 2010 (D) 2012 9. After the 18th Amendment, which subject was transferred to the provinces? (A) Defense (B) Foreign Affairs (C) Education (D) Currency Regulation 10. The Concurrent List was abolished under which amendment? (A) 8th Amendment (B) 13th Amendment (C) 17th Amendment (D) 18th Amendment 11. Under the 18th Amendment, the provinces now have the power to legislate on: (A) Defense and currency (B) Police and law enforcement (C) Health and education (D) Foreign policy 12. The President of Pakistan can impose Governor’s Rule in a province under which article? (A) Article 234 (B) Article 245 (C) Article 270 (D) Article 280 13. The Senate of Pakistan ensures equal representation of: (A) Political parties (B) Provinces (C) Religious groups (D) Government employees 14. The largest province of Pakistan by area is: (A) Punjab (B) Sindh (C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (D) Balochistan 15. The largest province of Pakistan by population is: (A) Punjab (B) Sindh (C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (D) Balochistan 16. Which body is responsible for resolving disputes between the Federation and Provinces? (A) Supreme Court of Pakistan (B) National Assembly (C) Council of Common Interests (CCI) (D) Prime Minister’s Office 17. The Federal Legislative List contains subjects on which: (A) Only the provincial governments can legislate (B) Both federal and provincial governments can legislate (C) Only the federal government can legislate (D) Local governments have exclusive authority 18. The provincial governors are appointed by: (A) Chief Minister of the province (B) Senate of Pakistan (C) Prime Minister of Pakistan (D) President of Pakistan 19. The chief ministers of provinces are elected by: (A) Senate (B) National Assembly (C) Provincial Assembly (D) Supreme Court 20. Which province was formerly known as NWFP? (A) Punjab (B) Balochistan (C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (D) Sindh