Easy Pakistan Studies quiz on the 1956, 1962 and 1973 constitutions, the 18th and 25th Amendments, and Pakistan's parliamentary structure. FPSC, PPSC, NTS and CSS exam prep.
1. What is the upper house of Pakistan's Parliament called?
💡 The Senate is the upper house of Pakistan's Parliament, representing the provinces equally.
2. Under which Prime Minister was the 1973 Constitution adopted?
💡 The 1973 Constitution, Pakistan's current constitution, was adopted under Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.
3. In which year was Pakistan's first constitution adopted?
💡 Pakistan's first constitution was adopted in 1956, nine years after independence.
4. Which constitution is currently in effect in Pakistan?
💡 The 1973 Constitution remains in force today, though it has been amended numerous times.
5. How many houses make up Pakistan's Parliament?
💡 Pakistan has a bicameral parliament consisting of two houses: the National Assembly and the Senate.
6. What does the 1973 Constitution declare as the state religion of Pakistan?
💡 The 1973 Constitution declares Islam as the state religion of Pakistan.
7. Under whose rule was the 1962 Constitution introduced?
💡 The 1962 Constitution was introduced during the presidency of Ayub Khan.
8. What is the legislature of Pakistan called under the current constitution?
💡 Pakistan's bicameral legislature is collectively called Parliament, made up of the National Assembly and the Senate.
9. What is the lower house of Pakistan's Parliament called?
💡 The National Assembly is the lower house of Pakistan's Parliament and is directly elected by the public.
10. Which amendment to the 1973 Constitution devolved major powers to the provinces?
💡 The 18th Amendment, passed in 2010, significantly increased provincial autonomy by devolving powers from the federal government.