Free Constitution of 1973 MCQs with Answers

61. When the post of C-in-C was converted into the post of Chief of Staff?

• A. 1970
• B. 1971
• C. 1972
• D. None of these

Explanation: In 1972, the designation of Commander-in-Chief was replaced by Chief of Army Staff as part of the post-1971 reorganisation of Pakistan’s military command. This makes option c correct.

62. Wafaqui Mohtasib was created in which year?

• A. 1981
• B. 1982
• C. 1983
• D. 1984Geographic Reference

Explanation: The Wafaqi Mohtasib, or Federal Ombudsman, was established in 1983 through the Establishment of the Office of Wafaqi Mohtasib Order. Its role is to investigate maladministration by federal government agencies.

63. Total number of seats in National Assembly of Pakistan are ____________?

• A. 306
• B. 326
• C. 336
• D. 342

Explanation: The present National Assembly has 336 seats: 266 general seats, 60 reserved for women and 10 reserved for non-Muslims. The older figure of 342 was changed after delimitation and constitutional adjustments.

64. The opposition leader of National Democratic Party (1975-1977) was ____________?

• A. Zulifqar Ali Bhutto
• B. Sardar Atta ullah Mengal
• C. Sardar Sherbaz Khan Mazari
• D. None of these

Explanation: Sardar Sherbaz Khan Mazari led the opposition in the National Assembly as the parliamentary leader of the National Democratic Party during 1975–1977. Attaullah Mengal was a prominent Baloch leader but was not the stated opposition leader.

65. "Zakat and Usher" Ordinance was enforced on___________?

• A. 20 Dec 1980
• B. 20 June 1980
• C. 22 June 1981
• D. 23 March 1980

Explanation: The Zakat and Ushr Ordinance was promulgated on 20 June 1980 during General Zia-ul-Haq’s Islamisation programme. The June date distinguishes it from the other proposed dates, which are not associated with its enforcement.

66. Attorney general shall be appointed if, he is able or qualified to be justice in _________?

• A. Supreme court
• B. High court
• C. Session/District Court
• D. Civil Court

Explanation: Article 100 requires the Attorney-General to be qualified for appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court. This is a higher constitutional qualification than eligibility for a High Court or subordinate court.

67. In the light of Article 100 of constitution of Pakistan, who is subjected to appoint attorney general of Pakistan?

• A. Prime Minister
• B. President
• C. Chief Justice
• D. Chief of Army staff

Explanation: Under Article 100, the President appoints the Attorney-General for Pakistan, acting on the advice of the Prime Minister. The Chief Justice does not make this appointment.

68. "Pakistan Political Roots and Development" is written by ________?

• A. Ali, Mehrunnisa
• B. Safdar Mehmood
• C. Mian Raza Rabbani
• D. Muntazar Nazeer

Explanation: Safdar Mahmood wrote Pakistan Political Roots and Development, a work dealing with Pakistan’s political evolution and constitutional development.

69. "Constitutional and Political History of Pakistan" is written by ________?

• A. Ali, Mehrunnisa
• B. Hamid Khan
• C. Mian Raza Rabbani
• D. Muntazar Nazeer

Explanation: Hamid Khan is the author of Constitutional and Political History of Pakistan, a standard reference on the country’s constitutional development.

70. The Government of India Act 1935 was passed in Aug 1935. When was the act enforced?

• A. 1937
• B. 1938
• C. 1939
• D. 1936

Explanation: Although the Government of India Act 1935 was passed in August 1935, its provincial constitutional provisions came into operation in 1937. The elections held that year were conducted under this Act.