Political System of Pakistan MCQs

Solved MCQs on Pakistan's political system: Parliament, the President and Prime Minister, age requirements, elections, the Senate and the Ombudsman.

1. 1

   Pakistan's Parliament (Majlis-e-Shoora) consists of the President and:

   AThe cabinetBThe National Assembly onlyCThe National Assembly and the SenateDThe Senate and the provincial assemblies

   Correct answer: C. The National Assembly and the Senate

   Parliament is bicameral: the National Assembly (lower house) and the Senate (upper house), together with the President.

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2. 2

   The minimum age to vote in Pakistan's elections is:

   A16 yearsB18 yearsC21 yearsD25 years

   Correct answer: B. 18 years

   Every Pakistani citizen aged 18 or over who is registered as a voter can vote.

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3. 3

   The minimum age to become a member of the National Assembly is:

   A18 yearsB21 yearsC25 yearsD30 years

   Correct answer: C. 25 years

   A candidate for the National Assembly must be at least 25. For the Senate the minimum age is 30.

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4. 4

   The minimum age to become a member of the Senate is:

   A25 yearsB30 yearsC35 yearsD45 years

   Correct answer: B. 30 years

   Senators must be at least 30 years old.

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5. 5

   The Prime Minister of Pakistan is elected by:

   AThe people directlyBThe PresidentCThe SenateDThe National Assembly

   Correct answer: D. The National Assembly

   The Prime Minister is elected by a majority of the members of the National Assembly.

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6. 6

   The term of office of the President of Pakistan is:

   A4 yearsB5 yearsC6 yearsD7 years

   Correct answer: B. 5 years

   The President serves a five-year term and can be re-elected for one more consecutive term.

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7. 7

   If the office of President falls vacant, who acts as President?

   AThe Chief JusticeBThe Chairman of the SenateCThe Speaker of the National AssemblyDThe Prime Minister

   Correct answer: B. The Chairman of the Senate

   The Chairman of the Senate acts as President. If he is unavailable, the Speaker of the National Assembly does.

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8. 8

   Which house of Parliament can never be dissolved?

   AThe National AssemblyBThe SenateCBoth housesDNeither house

   Correct answer: B. The Senate

   The Senate is a continuing house: half its members retire every three years, but it is never dissolved as a whole.

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9. 9

   A Money Bill (relating to taxes and the budget) can originate only in the:

   ACouncil of Common InterestsBSenateCNational AssemblyDProvincial assemblies

   Correct answer: C. National Assembly

   The federal budget and money bills are introduced in the National Assembly. The Senate can only make recommendations on them.

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10. 10

    Who presides over a joint sitting of the two houses of Parliament?

    AThe Chairman of the SenateBThe PresidentCThe Speaker of the National AssemblyDThe Prime Minister

    Correct answer: C. The Speaker of the National Assembly

    Joint sittings of the National Assembly and the Senate are chaired by the Speaker of the National Assembly.

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12. 11

    Under which Article of the Constitution can a vote of no-confidence be moved against the Prime Minister?

    AArticle 6BArticle 58CArticle 95DArticle 184

    Correct answer: C. Article 95

    Article 95 governs no-confidence resolutions against the Prime Minister in the National Assembly.

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13. 12

    The Election Commission of Pakistan consists of the Chief Election Commissioner and:

    AFour members, one from each provinceBTwo membersCSix membersDTen members

    Correct answer: A. Four members, one from each province

    The Commission has the Chief Election Commissioner plus four members, one from each province.

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14. 13

    Before general elections in Pakistan, government is run by a:

    ASupreme Court benchBMilitary councilCSenate committeeDCaretaker government

    Correct answer: D. Caretaker government

    A neutral caretaker government runs day-to-day affairs and supports the Election Commission in holding fair elections.

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15. 14

    The member of the National Assembly who leads the largest party not in government is called the:

    ADeputy SpeakerBChief WhipCSpeakerDLeader of the Opposition

    Correct answer: D. Leader of the Opposition

    The Leader of the Opposition is consulted on key appointments, such as the caretaker Prime Minister and the Chief Election Commissioner.

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16. 15

    The Wafaqi Mohtasib (Federal Ombudsman) deals with:

    ATax collectionBElection disputesCCriminal trialsDComplaints of maladministration against federal government agencies

    Correct answer: D. Complaints of maladministration against federal government agencies

    Established in 1983, the Federal Ombudsman offers citizens a free way to seek relief against injustice by federal agencies.

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17. 16

    The federal cabinet of Pakistan is headed by the:

    APrime MinisterBChief JusticeCSpeakerDPresident

    Correct answer: A. Prime Minister

    The Prime Minister heads the federal cabinet, which is collectively responsible to the National Assembly.

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18. 17

    The normal term of the National Assembly is:

    A4 yearsB3 yearsC5 yearsD6 years

    Correct answer: C. 5 years

    Unless dissolved earlier, the National Assembly serves for five years from its first meeting.

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19. 18

    The constitutional body that resolves disputes between the federation and the provinces over subjects such as water and power is the:

    ACouncil of Common Interests (CCI)BNational Finance CommissionCSenate Standing CommitteeDPlanning Commission

    Correct answer: A. Council of Common Interests (CCI)

    The CCI, chaired by the Prime Minister and including the four Chief Ministers, handles federal–provincial matters.

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20. 19

    The third tier of government in Pakistan, after federal and provincial, is:

    ATribal jirgaBLocal governmentCDivisional governmentDCantonment boards only

    Correct answer: B. Local government

    Local governments (municipal and district bodies) handle local services. Article 140A requires provinces to establish them.

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21. 20

    Pakistan's system of government under the 1973 Constitution is best described as:

    AConfederalBFederal parliamentaryCUnitary monarchyDPresidential

    Correct answer: B. Federal parliamentary

    Pakistan is a federal parliamentary republic. The Prime Minister, answerable to Parliament, leads the government.

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