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. Which system of government did the 1956 Constitution establish?
💡 The 1956 Constitution established a parliamentary system of government and declared Pakistan an Islamic Republic.
2. 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.
3. In which year was Pakistan's first constitution adopted?
💡 Pakistan's first constitution was adopted in 1956, nine years after independence.
4. How many constitutions has Pakistan had since independence?
💡 Pakistan has had three constitutions: in 1956, 1962, and 1973.
5. What is the upper house of Pakistan's Parliament called?
💡 The Senate is the upper house of Pakistan's Parliament, representing the provinces equally.
6. Under whose rule was the 1962 Constitution introduced?
💡 The 1962 Constitution was introduced during the presidency of Ayub Khan.
7. What does the 1973 Constitution declare as the state religion of Pakistan?
💡 The 1973 Constitution declares Islam as the state religion of Pakistan.
8. What type of government does the 1973 Constitution establish?
💡 The 1973 Constitution restored a parliamentary system and established Pakistan as a federal parliamentary republic.
9. How many houses make up Pakistan's Parliament?
💡 Pakistan has a bicameral parliament consisting of two houses: the National Assembly and the Senate.
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.