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161. Which kind of system of Government was introduced in 1973 constitution?

  • A. Parliamentary
  • B. Presidential
  • C. Basic Democracy
  • D. Autonomous

Explanation: The 1973 Constitution established a parliamentary system in which the Prime Minister, normally the leader commanding majority support in the National Assembly, heads the government. The President serves as the constitutional head of state.

Correct answer: Parliamentary

162. When Mr. Z.A. Bhutto launched a new constitution in the country?

  • A. 11th August 1973
  • B. 14th August 1973
  • C. 17th August 1973
  • D. 21st August 1973

Explanation: The 1973 Constitution came into force on 14 August 1973, Pakistan's Independence Day. It had been passed by the National Assembly earlier, on 10 April 1973, and authenticated on 12 April.

Correct answer: 14th August 1973

163. According to 1973 constitution what is the term of the office of President?

  • A. 6 years
  • B. 5 years
  • C. 4 years
  • D. 3 yearsConstitutional Law & Civil Rights

Explanation: Article 44 of the 1973 Constitution fixes the President’s term at five years, although the President may be re-elected subject to constitutional limits. The four-, five-, and six-year terms are common distractors from other constitutional offices or systems.

Correct answer: 5 years

164. 1973 Constitution of Pakistan was _____________ constitution?

  • A. First
  • B. Second
  • C. Third
  • D. Fourth

Explanation: The 1973 Constitution is Pakistan’s third constitution, following the constitutions of 1956 and 1962. It was passed by the National Assembly on 10 April 1973 and came into force on 14 August 1973.

Correct answer: Third

165. how many articles are there in 1973 constitution?

  • A. 220 Articles
  • B. 240 Articles
  • C. 260 Articles
  • D. 280 Articles

Explanation: The 1973 Constitution is generally described as containing 280 articles, organised into parts and schedules. Constitutional amendments may alter provisions, but the standard examination figure remains 280 articles.

Correct answer: 280 Articles

166. Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee was created in_______?

  • A. 1956
  • B. 1962
  • C. 1973
  • D. 1976

Explanation: The Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee was created in 1976 during the constitutional and defence reforms that followed the 1971 war. Its creation predates the 1977 political change and the 1980s military period.

Correct answer: 1976

167. Number of Prime Ministers of Pakistan till 2022?

  • A. 21
  • B. 22
  • C. 23
  • D. None of These

Explanation: Shehbaz Sharif was generally counted as Pakistan's 23rd Prime Minister when he took office in April 2022. Counts can differ if caretaker administrations are included, but the standard competitive-exam count gives 23.

Correct answer: 23

168. The largest word in the Constitution of Pakistan that contains 15 letters is: ___________?

  • A. Demonaturements
  • B. Representatives
  • C. Demoralizations
  • D. Reproductmentry

Explanation: “Representatives” has 15 letters and appears in the constitutional text, making it the intended longest word among the listed choices. The other options are not the recognized constitutional term in this question.

Correct answer: Representatives

169. Article 42 of the Constitution of Pakistan is about:

  • A. oath of senator
  • B. oath of prime minister
  • C. oath of president
  • D. oath of chief minister

Explanation: Article 42 prescribes the oath of office for the President of Pakistan. Oaths for the Prime Minister, senators and chief ministers are dealt with under other constitutional provisions and schedules.

Correct answer: oath of president

170. When was Zulfikar Ali Bhutto hanged to death?

  • A. Jun 4, 1977
  • B. April 10, 1998
  • C. April 4, 1979
  • D. None of These

Explanation: Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was executed at Rawalpindi on 4 April 1979 after the Supreme Court upheld his conviction. The other dates do not correspond to his execution.

Correct answer: April 4, 1979