Pakistan MCQs

Pakistan held its first nationwide general elections in December 1970.
They were based on direct adult voting.

The National Assembly passed the Constitution on 10 April 1973.
It came into force later that year.

The Constitution of 1973 became effective on 14 August 1973.
It remains Pakistan's basic constitutional framework.

The Constitution creates a federation with a parliamentary executive.
The prime minister heads the government.

The Parliament consists of the President, National Assembly, and Senate.
Its two legislative chambers make it bicameral.

The Senate is the upper legislative chamber.
It gives the federating units representation at the federal level.

The National Assembly is the lower house.
Its general seats are allocated mainly according to population.

The Senate balances population-based representation in the National Assembly.
It gives provinces and other units a voice in federal legislation.

The prime minister leads the federal government and cabinet.
The office depends on support in the National Assembly.

The 1956 Constitution provided for one federal legislative chamber.
A bicameral parliament was introduced under the 1973 Constitution.

The President is the head of state under the Constitution.
Most executive functions are exercised on constitutional advice.

Abdus Salam strongly promoted scientific institutions and policy in Pakistan.
He served as scientific adviser to the government.