The Council of Common Interests formulates and regulates policy on matters listed in which part of the Constitution?
Correct answer A. Part II of the Federal Legislative List
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Pakistan Studies MCQs
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If the Federal or a Provincial Government is dissatisfied with a decision of the Council of Common Interests, where may it refer the matter?
Correct answer B. A joint sitting of Parliament
Complaints about interference with water supplies between governments are made to which body under Article 155?
Correct answer A. The Council of Common Interests
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Which constitutional body reviews the overall economic condition of the country and approves development plans under Article 156?
Correct answer C. The National Economic Council
At least how many times a year must the National Economic Council meet?
Correct answer C. Twice
Which Article of the Constitution provides for the National Finance Commission?
Correct answer B. Article 160
The National Finance Commission must be constituted at intervals not exceeding ____.
Correct answer B. five years
Article 160(3A), added by the 18th Amendment, provides that the provinces’ share in each NFC award shall not be ____.
Correct answer A. less than their share in the previous award
Under Article 161, the royalty and the excise duty on natural gas collected by the Federation are paid to ____.
Correct answer C. the province where the well-head is situated
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Which constitutional amendment created the Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan?
Correct answer A. The 27th Amendment
Until what age does a judge of the Federal Constitutional Court hold office?
Correct answer D. 68 years
Under the explanation added to Article 59 by the Twenty-seventh Amendment, a Senator’s term expires on which day of the year in which it is completed?
Correct answer D. 11 March
What is the minimum age for membership of the National Assembly under Article 62?
Correct answer D. 25 years
What is the minimum age for membership of the Senate under Article 62?
Correct answer B. 30 years
Disqualification of a member of Parliament on grounds of defection from his party is dealt with by which Article?
Correct answer D. Article 63A
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In which House must a Money Bill originate?
Correct answer B. The National Assembly
Within how many days may the Senate make recommendations on a Money Bill, including the Finance Bill?
Correct answer B. Fourteen days
What special majority is required to pass a Constitution Amendment Bill in each House under Article 239?
Correct answer D. Two-thirds of total membership
Under Article 101 of the 1973 Constitution, who appoints the Governor of a province?
Correct answer C. The President on the advice of the Prime Minister
What is the minimum age for appointment as Governor of a province under the Constitution of Pakistan?
Correct answer D. 35 years