Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan MCQs

1. Which of the following documents laid the foundation for the creation of Pakistan and presented the ideological basis for its formation?
(A) Allama Iqbal’s speeches
(B) The Lahore Resolution of 1940
(C) The Constitution of 1956
(D) The Hindu Muslim Unity Agreement of 1916

2. Which of the following is NOT a fundamental principle of the Ideology of Pakistan?
(A) Sovereignty belongs to Allah alone
(B) Islam is the state religion
(C) The separation of religion and politics
(D) The supremacy of law based on Islamic teachings

3. Which article of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973 guarantees the fundamental rights of the people of Pakistan?
(A) Article 19
(B) Article 25
(C) Article 2A
(D) Part II – Fundamental Rights and Principles of Policy

4. Who was the main architect of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973?
(A) Muhammad Ali Jinnah
(B) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
(C) Allama Iqbal
(D) Liaquat Ali Khan

5. Which of the following principles is explicitly stated in Article 2-A of the Constitution of Pakistan?
(A) Establishment of Islamic Law in the country
(B) Pakistan is to be governed according to the principles of democracy, freedom, and equality
(C) The sovereignty of the people shall rest with the Parliament
(D) Islam is the state religion and the system of government shall be based on Islamic teachings

6. Which of the following is NOT a basic principle outlined in the Ideology of Pakistan?
(A) The political system must be based on Islamic Shariah
(B) The protection of minorities’ rights
(C) The establishment of a secular government
(D) Social justice and equality

7. In which year was the first Constitution of Pakistan adopted?
(A) 1947
(B) 1956
(C) 1973
(D) 1962

8. The Objective Resolution (1949) laid the foundation for the Constitution of Pakistan. Which of the following does it assert?
(A) Pakistan’s sovereignty is vested in the people
(B) Pakistan is an Islamic state based on the teachings of the Quran and Sunnah
(C) All citizens should have equal rights regardless of religion
(D) The separation of powers between the branches of government

9. Which of the following constitutional amendments introduced the concept of Islamic provisions in Pakistan’s law, including the requirement that laws must be consistent with Islamic principles?
(A) The 8th Amendment
(B) The 17th Amendment
(C) The 21st Amendment
(D) The 2nd Amendment

10. What was the primary reason for the creation of Pakistan, as outlined in the Two-Nation Theory?
(A) To create a secular state based on democracy
(B) To protect the rights of religious minorities
(C) To provide a homeland for Muslims to practice Islam freely
(D) To create a single state that unified all of South Asia

11. Under the Constitution of Pakistan, who is responsible for the appointment of the Chief Justice of Pakistan?
(A) The President
(B) The Prime Minister
(C) The National Assembly
(D) The Parliament

12. Which constitutional amendment established Islamic Law as the law of the land in Pakistan, mandating the introduction of laws that conform to Islamic injunctions?
(A) The 18th Amendment
(B) The 7th Amendment
(C) The 2nd Amendment
(D) The 9th Amendment

13. Which of the following principles is NOT part of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973?
(A) Pakistan is an Islamic republic
(B) The President must be a Muslim
(C) Pakistan is a parliamentary democracy
(D) Pakistan is a secular state

14. The Pakistan Muslim League (PML) was the main political force behind the creation of Pakistan. Who was its first leader?
(A) Allama Iqbal
(B) Liaquat Ali Khan
(C) Muhammad Ali Jinnah
(D) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto

15. Which constitutional body in Pakistan is responsible for the interpretation of laws and ensuring their compliance with the Constitution?
(A) The Supreme Court of Pakistan
(B) The National Assembly
(C) The Federal Shariat Court
(D) The Senate of Pakistan