Where is the permanent seat of the Federal Constitutional Court?
Correct answer C. Islamabad
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Constitution of Pakistan MCQs
Constitution of Pakistan MCQs are multiple-choice questions on the 1973 Constitution, its articles, the offices and institutions it creates and the amendments made to it. Every question on MCQs360 shows the correct answer instantly, so you can check each provision as you revise.
- Pakistan History 221
- Pakistan Movement 219
- Constitution of Pakistan 200
- Pakistan Geography 116
- Pakistan Economy 83
- Pakistan Politics 62
- Mountains and Glaciers 49
- Famous Places in Pakistan 37
- Defence & Armed Forces 37
- IMP Days of Pakistan 36
- Punjab 35
- Balochistan 34
- Sindh 33
- Khyber Pakhtoon Khawah 31
- Gilgit Baltistan 31
- ICT AND AJK 26
Which Article states that the Constitution may be amended by Act of Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament)?
Correct answer A. Article 238
A Constitution Amendment Bill must be passed in each House by not less than ____ of its total membership.
Correct answer D. two-thirds
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In which House may a Bill to amend the Constitution originate?
Correct answer D. Either House
A Constitution Amendment Bill that would alter a province’s limits also requires approval of that Provincial Assembly by ____.
Correct answer A. two-thirds of its total membership
Article 239(6) declares that there is ____ on the power of Parliament to amend the Constitution.
Correct answer B. no limitation whatever
Which amendment of 1985 inserted Article 58(2)(b), giving the President discretion to dissolve the National Assembly?
Correct answer B. The 8th Amendment
Which amendment of 1997 removed the President’s discretionary power to dissolve the National Assembly?
Correct answer C. The 13th Amendment
Which amendment of 1997 introduced disqualification of members for defection, through Article 63A?
Correct answer D. The 14th Amendment
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Which amendment of 2003 reversed the effect of the 13th Amendment by restoring the President’s power to dissolve the National Assembly?
Correct answer D. The 17th Amendment
Which amendment renamed the North-West Frontier Province as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?
Correct answer A. The 18th Amendment
The 19th Amendment of 2010 mainly dealt with ____.
Correct answer B. the procedure for appointing judges of the superior courts
The 21st Amendment of January 2015 provided for ____.
Correct answer C. military courts to try terrorism-related offences
Which amendment extended military courts for two more years until January 2019?
Correct answer A. The 23rd Amendment
The 25th Amendment of 2018 is mainly known for ____.
Correct answer D. merging the Federally Administered Tribal Areas with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
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In which year was the 26th Constitutional Amendment enacted?
Correct answer C. 2024
The 26th Amendment set which date as the target for eliminating riba (interest) under Article 38(f)?
Correct answer B. 1 January 2028
Under the 27th Amendment, officers promoted to Field Marshal, Marshal of the Air Force or Admiral of the Fleet ____.
Correct answer A. retain the rank and privileges and remain in uniform for life
Which amendment allowed senior civil servants and technocrats, not only former judges, to become Chief Election Commissioner?
Correct answer D. The 22nd Amendment
Who forwards three names for appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner to the Parliamentary Committee?
Correct answer C. The Prime Minister in consultation with the Leader of the Opposition
About Constitution of Pakistan MCQs
Questions cover fundamental rights such as equality before law and protection against retrospective punishment, the Principles of Policy, and the election and removal of the President. They also deal with Parliament, the Federal Cabinet, ordinances, the special majority needed to amend the Constitution, federal and provincial relations, emergency provisions, and constitutional bodies such as the Election Commission, the Auditor-General and the Council of Islamic Ideology, with their terms, age limits and membership.
Other questions focus on the judiciary and on amendments. They cover appointments, oaths and retirement ages of judges, the Judicial Commission and the Supreme Judicial Council, and major amendments such as the 8th, 13th, 17th and 18th. The 26th Amendment of 2024 changed how the Chief Justice of Pakistan is chosen and created constitutional benches, and the 27th Amendment of 2025 created the Federal Constitutional Court and the post of Chief of Defence Forces.
Key facts to remember
- The 1973 Constitution came into force on 14 August 1973.
- Article 6 of the Constitution defines high treason.
- Under Article 239, a Constitution Amendment Bill needs a two-thirds majority of the total membership of each House of Parliament.
- The 18th Amendment of 2010 abolished the Concurrent Legislative List and devolved many subjects to the provinces.
- The 26th Amendment of October 2024 introduced constitutional benches and a three-year term for the Chief Justice of Pakistan, chosen from the three most senior Supreme Court judges.
- The 27th Amendment of November 2025 created the Federal Constitutional Court, which took over constitutional jurisdiction from the Supreme Court.
Exams that include Constitution of Pakistan MCQs
Pakistan
- CSS
- PMS
- PPSC
- FPSC
- SPSC
- KPPSC
- NTS
How to prepare for Constitution of Pakistan MCQs
- Learn the most asked articles by number, such as Articles 6, 25, 41, 58, 62, 63, 184, 224 and 239.
- Make a table of constitutional offices with their term, minimum age, oath-giver and method of removal.
- Keep a list of major amendments with their year and main change, and update it with the 26th and 27th Amendments.
- Read questions written before 2024 carefully, as the 26th and 27th Amendments changed several judicial provisions.
Frequently asked questions
What did the 27th Amendment change?
The 27th Amendment, passed by Parliament in November 2025, created a Federal Constitutional Court in Islamabad to hear constitutional matters and disputes between governments, taking that jurisdiction from the Supreme Court. It also created the post of Chief of Defence Forces and changed provisions on judicial appointments.
When must general elections be held after an assembly's term ends?
Article 224 says a general election to the National Assembly or a provincial assembly must be held within 60 days of the day its term expires. If an assembly is dissolved before completing its term, the election must be held within 90 days.
Which exams ask Constitution of Pakistan MCQs?
Constitutional questions appear in the CSS Pakistan Affairs paper and in Constitutional Law, an optional paper, as well as PMS, PPSC, FPSC, SPSC, KPPSC and NTS tests. They are especially common for legal, administrative, police and judicial posts.
Last reviewed October 2026