Free Constitutional History MCQs with Answers

111. Under Yahya's LFO (Legal Framework Order), what option National Assembly had if it couldn't frame the constitution within 120 days?

• A. Dissolved automatically
• B. President will dissolve it
• C. Extension in time frame
• D. None of these

Explanation: Yahya Khan's Legal Framework Order required the National Assembly to frame a constitution within 120 days; otherwise, it stood dissolved automatically. This was a fixed constitutional deadline, not an ordinary extension.

112. In which Constitution of Pakistan, the Ministers were neither members of the parliament nor answerable to Parliament?

• A. 1956
• B. 1962
• C. 1973
• D. None of these

Explanation: Under the 1962 Constitution's presidential system, ministers were not required to be members of the National Assembly and were answerable to the President rather than Parliament. This differed from the parliamentary arrangements of 1956 and 1973.

113. With regard the division of power between Federation and Provinces the Constitution of Pakistan (1962) was provided with_________________?

• A. Single list of subjects
• B. Two lists of subjects
• C. Three lists of subjects
• D. None of these

Explanation: The 1962 Constitution provided two legislative lists, the federal and concurrent lists, while residual powers were assigned to the provinces. This differs from the three-list arrangement often associated with other constitutional discussions.

114. The Legal Frame Work Order, which amended a constitution of Pakistan unilaterally was issued by_______________?

• A. Yahya Khan
• B. Ayub Khan
• C. Zia-ul-Haq"
• D. None of these

Explanation: General Yahya Khan issued the Legal Framework Order in 1970, using it to set the constitutional framework for elections and the transfer of power. Ayub Khan's 1962 Constitution was the constitutional document being superseded, not the issuer of the LFO.

115. Who was the first leader of opposition in the first National Assembly constituted under the 1962 constitution of Pakistan____________?

• A. Sardar Bahadur Khan
• B. Khan. A sabur
• C. Mumtaz Daultana
• D. None of these

Explanation: Sardar Bahadur Khan became the first Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly formed under the 1962 Constitution. Mumtaz Daultana held important political offices but was not the first opposition leader in that assembly.

116. The lower age limit for a candidate contesting Senate elections is:

• A. 30
• B. 35
• C. 25
• D. None of these

Explanation: Article 59 of Pakistan’s Constitution requires a Senate candidate to be at least 30 years old. The minimum age for the National Assembly is lower, which can cause confusion.

117. Which article of Pakistan's constitution talks about a clean environment?

• A. Article 8A
• B. Article 9A
• C. Article 7A
• D. None of these

Explanation: Article 9A provides the constitutional right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment. It was inserted into the Constitution through the 26th Amendment in 2024.

118. What is the minimum age of voter required according to the 1973 constitution?

• A. 20
• B. 18
• C. 17
• D. 22

Explanation: The voting age in Pakistan is 18 years, provided the citizen is registered as a voter and meets the other legal requirements. The age is linked to the constitutional election provisions and electoral law.

119. Islam was explicitly declared as the State religion of Pakistan under the constitution of ____________?

• A. 1958
• B. 1962
• C. 1973
• D. Constituent Assembly

Explanation: Article 2 of the Constitution of 1973 declares Islam to be the state religion of Pakistan. This is different from provisions concerning the Objectives Resolution or the Islamic character of earlier constitutional arrangements.

120. In Constitution of 1973 minimum age limit for President is held __________________?

• A. 35 years
• B. 45 years
• C. 55 years
• D. None of above

Explanation: Article 41 of the 1973 Constitution requires a candidate for President to be at least 45 years old. The age of 35 years applies to eligibility for the office of Prime Minister, not President.