Question 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
Answer: B) The Lahore Resolution of 1940
Explanation: The Lahore Resolution of 1940, also known as the Pakistan Resolution, formally demanded a separate state for Muslims in the north-western and eastern zones of India, laying the ideological foundation for Pakistan’s creation.
Question 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
Answer: C) The separation of religion and politics
Explanation: The ideology of Pakistan is based on the integration of Islam and politics, emphasizing that the state should operate in accordance with Islamic principles. The separation of religion and politics is not in line with Pakistan’s ideology.
Question 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
Answer: D) Part II – Fundamental Rights and Principles of Policy
Explanation: Part II of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973 outlines the Fundamental Rights and Principles of Policy, which guarantee the protection of various civil rights and freedoms of the citizens.
Question 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
Answer: B) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
Explanation: Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, as the Prime Minister of Pakistan, played a central role in the drafting and implementation of the Constitution of Pakistan in 1973.
Question 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
Answer: D) Islam is the state religion and the system of government shall be based on Islamic teachings
Explanation: Article 2-A of the Constitution of Pakistan explicitly declares that Islam is the state religion and that the government of Pakistan shall be based on Islamic principles.
Question 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
Answer: C) The establishment of a secular government
Explanation: The ideology of Pakistan is grounded in the belief that the state must operate according to Islamic principles, and it rejects secularism in favor of an Islamic state system.
Question 7:
In which year was the first Constitution of Pakistan adopted?
A) 1947
B) 1956
C) 1973
D) 1962
Answer: B) 1956
Explanation: The first Constitution of Pakistan was adopted in 1956, making Pakistan the first country in the world to adopt a constitution in the name of Islam.
Question 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
Answer: B) Pakistan is an Islamic state based on the teachings of the Quran and Sunnah
Explanation: The Objective Resolution of 1949 established that the sovereignty of Pakistan is vested in Allah, and the state should be based on the principles of Islam as outlined in the Quran and Sunnah.
Question 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
Answer: B) The 17th Amendment
Explanation: The 17th Amendment, passed in 2003, introduced various Islamic provisions into the Pakistani legal system, including the requirement for laws to align with Islamic teachings.
Question 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
Answer: C) To provide a homeland for Muslims to practice Islam freely
Explanation: The Two-Nation Theory, proposed by Allama Iqbal and later implemented by Muhammad Ali Jinnah, argued that Muslims and Hindus were two separate nations, each with its own distinct culture, religion, and way of life. Pakistan was created as a homeland for Muslims to freely practice Islam.
Question 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
Answer: A) The President
Explanation: According to the Constitution of Pakistan, the President appoints the Chief Justice of Pakistan, based on the recommendation of the Prime Minister.
Question 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
Answer: C) The 2nd Amendment
Explanation: The 2nd Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan (1974) declared that Ahmadiyya Muslims were not Muslims under the Constitution and also emphasized that laws in Pakistan should conform to Islamic teachings.
Question 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
Answer: D) Pakistan is a secular state
Explanation: The Constitution of Pakistan 1973 clearly defines Pakistan as an Islamic republic, not as a secular state. It also requires that the President and the Prime Minister be Muslim.
Question 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
Answer: C) Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Explanation: Muhammad Ali Jinnah was the leader of the All-India Muslim League, which played the leading role in the creation of Pakistan, and he became Pakistan’s first Governor-General.
Question 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
Answer: A) The Supreme Court of Pakistan
Explanation: The Supreme Court of Pakistan is responsible for interpreting the laws and ensuring their compliance with the Constitution, including matters relating to constitutional violations.