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181. 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.

Correct answer: President

182. "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.

Correct answer: Safdar Mehmood

183. "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.

Correct answer: Hamid Khan

184. 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.

Correct answer: 1937

185. The parliament of Pakistan is known as_______?

  • A. Senate
  • B. Cabinet
  • C. Majlis-e-Shoora
  • D. Legislation

Explanation: Pakistan’s Parliament is constitutionally called Majlis-e-Shoora and consists of the National Assembly and Senate. The Senate is only one chamber, while the Cabinet is the executive body.

Correct answer: Majlis-e-Shoora

186. Operation midnight jackle was launched to topple the Govt of_________ ?

  • A. Benazir Bhutto
  • B. Nawaz Sharif
  • C. Asif Zaradari
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Operation Midnight Jackal was a 1989 political conspiracy aimed at removing Benazir Bhutto's government. It involved attempts to win over opposition and dissident members of the National Assembly.

Correct answer: Benazir Bhutto

187. A group called Nizimin-e-salat were appointed during the government of Zia, their jobs were?

  • A. Make sure everyone woke up for sehri in Ramdan
  • B. to support zia government
  • C. Urge people to pray
  • D. Administer discipline in people

Explanation: Nizam-e-Salat committees introduced during Zia-ul-Haq's rule were intended to encourage and monitor the performance of prayers. They were not primarily responsible for sehri arrangements or general political support.

Correct answer: Urge people to pray

188. Who was selected as Deputy President of first Constituent Assembly on 10 August 1947 at Karachi?

  • A. Liaqat Ali Khan
  • B. Iskander Mirza
  • C. Maulvi Tamizuddin Khan
  • D. Maulana Shabeer Ahmed Usmani

Explanation: Maulvi Tamizuddin Khan was elected Deputy President of Pakistan's first Constituent Assembly on 10 August 1947. Liaquat Ali Khan became the first Prime Minister, not the assembly's deputy president.

Correct answer: Maulvi Tamizuddin Khan

189. Who Chaired the first meeting of Pakistan Constituent Assembly as a temporary President on 10 August 1947 at Karachi to select its members, President and Deputy President?

  • A. Lord Mountbatten
  • B. I.I. Chandrigar
  • C. Jogendra Nath Mandal
  • D. Quaid e Azam

Explanation: Jogendra Nath Mandal chaired the first meeting of the Constituent Assembly as its temporary president on 10 August 1947. Jinnah was elected president of the assembly during that meeting.

Correct answer: Jogendra Nath Mandal

190. Out of total 14 members of Kashmir Council,how many members are nominated from National Assembly of Pakistan:

  • A. 4
  • B. 5
  • C. 6
  • D. None of these

Explanation: The Kashmir Council has six members associated with Pakistan's parliamentary representation in the commonly cited composition. The wording is imprecise because constitutional descriptions usually state how members are elected or nominated rather than simply saying they are nominated from the National Assembly.

Correct answer: 6