Q1.
Who was the first President of the Constitution Assembly of Pakistan?
Explanation: Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was the first President of the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan.
Q2.
After how many years did Pakistan get its first constitution?
Explanation: Pakistan got its first constitution in 1956, approximately 9 years after independence in 1947.
Q3.
What document was firstly drafted to give pace to the constitution-making process?
Explanation: The Objective Resolution was the first document drafted to guide the constitution-making process.
Q4.
When did the Constituent Assembly pass the Objective Resolution?
Explanation: The Constituent Assembly passed the Objective Resolution on 12th March 1949.
Q5.
When did Mohammad Ali Bogra present the Bogra Formula in the assembly?
Explanation: Mohammad Ali Bogra presented the Bogra Formula in October 1953.
Q6.
Who was Mohammad Ali Bogra?
Explanation: Mohammad Ali Bogra served as the 3rd Prime Minister of Pakistan. He held office from April 17, 1953, until August 11, 1955.
Q7.
What is the other name of the Mohammad Ali Bogra Formula?
Explanation: The Mohammad Ali Bogra Formula is also known as the Constitutional Formula.
Q8.
When was the first constitution of Pakistan enforced?
Explanation: The first constitution of Pakistan was enforced on 23rd March 1956.
Q9.
Who was the Prime Minister of Pakistan during the enforcement of the first constitution?
Explanation: Choudhry Mohammad Ali was the Prime Minister when the 1956 constitution was enforced.
Q10.
What official name was given to Pakistan in the 1956 constitution?
Explanation: The 1956 constitution named the country the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
Q11.
What age was prescribed for the President in the 1956 constitution?
Explanation: The prescribed age for the President in the 1956 constitution was 40 years.
Q12.
In respect of religion, what term was set for the President in the 1956 constitution?
Explanation: The 1956 constitution stipulated that the President must be a Muslim. This condition did not apply to the Prime Minister.
Q13.
What were the official languages declared in the 1956 constitution?
Explanation: Both Urdu and Bengali were declared the official languages in the 1956 constitution.
Q14.
Who abrogated the 1956 constitution?
Explanation: President Iskander Mirza abrogated the 1956 constitution.
Q15.
When was the first constitution abrogated and Martial Law proclaimed?
Explanation: The 1956 constitution was abrogated and Martial Law was proclaimed in October 1958.
Q16.
When did Ayub Khan enforce a new constitution in Pakistan?
Explanation: Ayub Khan enforced the new (1962) constitution on 8th June 1962.
Q17.
Which kind of system of Government was introduced by the 1962 constitution?
Explanation: The 1962 constitution introduced a Presidential system of government.
Q18.
When was the constitution of 1962 abrogated?
Explanation: The 1962 constitution was abrogated on 25th March 1969.
Q19.
Who abrogated the 1962 constitution and became Chief Martial Law Administrator (CMLA)?
Explanation: General Yahya Khan abrogated the 1962 constitution and became CMLA.
Q20.
When did Mr. Z.A. Bhutto launch a new constitution in the country?
Explanation: Z.A. Bhutto launched the 1973 constitution on 14th August 1973.
Q21.
Which kind of system of Government was introduced in the 1973 constitution?
Explanation: The 1973 constitution introduced a Parliamentary system of government.
Q22.
Who elects the President according to the 1973 constitution?
Explanation: According to the 1973 constitution, the President is elected by an Electoral College consisting of members of the Senate, National Assembly, and Provincial Assemblies.
Q23.
According to the 1973 constitution, who elects the Prime Minister?
Explanation: The Prime Minister is elected by the National Assembly according to the 1973 constitution.
Q24.
In which constitution was a Bicameral Legislature provided for the first time?
Explanation: A Bicameral Legislature (Senate and National Assembly) was provided for the first time in the 1973 constitution.
Q25.
In the constitution of 1973, what age is specified for a person to contest for Election to the National Assembly?
Explanation: The minimum age to contest for the National Assembly election under the 1973 constitution is 25 years.
Q26.
According to the 1973 constitution, what is the term of the office of President?
Explanation: The term of the office of the President under the 1973 constitution is 5 years.
Q27.
In the constitution of 1973, who were declared non-Muslims?
Explanation: The 1973 constitution (specifically through the Second Amendment) declared Qadiyanis (Ahmadis) as non-Muslims.
Q28.
When did Fatima Jinnah join the All India Muslim League?
Explanation: Fatima Jinnah joined the All India Muslim League in 1939.
Q29.
Pakistan's National Flag was prepared by:
Explanation: Ameer-ud-din Qadwai is credited with preparing the design of Pakistan's National Flag.
Q30.
Pakistan's standard time was suggested by:
Explanation: Professor Muhammad Anwar suggested Pakistan's standard time.
Q31.
Pakistan's first coin was issued on:
Explanation: Pakistan's first coin was issued on 3rd January 1948.
Q32.
Where is the biggest Salt Mine located in Pakistan?
Explanation: The biggest salt mine (Khewra Salt Mine) is located in the Jhelum district.
Q33.
The longest river in Pakistan is?
Explanation: The longest river in Pakistan is the River Indus (also known as River Sindh).
Q34.
Which is the national flower of Pakistan?
Explanation: Jasmine is the national flower of Pakistan.
Q35.
Which is the national bird of Pakistan?
Explanation: The Chakor (Chukar Partridge) is the national bird of Pakistan.
Q36.
Who started the Faraizi Movement?
Explanation: Haji Shariat Ullah started the Faraizi Movement.
Q37.
The 'Kashaf-ul-Mahjub' was written by?
Explanation: 'Kashaf-ul-Mahjub' was written by Hazrat Data Gunj Buksh (R.A).
Q38.
Who reviewed the famous book 'The Indian Musalmans' in 1872?
Explanation: Sir Syed Ahmed Khan reviewed 'The Indian Musalmans' (originally written by W.W. Hunter).
Q39.
The Indian Council Act 1858 was passed on?
Explanation: The Indian Council Act 1858 (also known as the Government of India Act 1858) was passed on 2nd August 1858.
Q40.
The book 'Khutbat e Ahmadia' is written by?
Explanation: 'Khutbat e Ahmadia' was written by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan.
Q41.
At the time of Independence, which community was in the majority in the state of Kashmir?
Explanation: Muslims were the majority community in the state of Jammu and Kashmir at the time of independence.
Q42.
Which state was attacked by India on 11th September 1948?
Explanation: India initiated military action ('Operation Polo') against the State of Hyderabad Daccan starting around September 11-13, 1948.
Q43.
In which year did the Kashmiris start their freedom movement against Dogra rule before the partition of the sub-continent?
Explanation: Significant movements against Dogra rule in Kashmir gained momentum around 1930-1931.