MCQ Collection
GAT Subject Law MCQs
Practice GAT Subject Law questions with answers and explanations.
Choose an option to check your answer.
A.
Article 184
B.
Article 199
C.
Article 175
D.
Article 212
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B. Article 199
Explanation:
Article 199 empowers High Courts to issue constitutional directions and orders.
The jurisdiction includes remedies comparable to traditional writs.
Choose an option to check your answer.
A.
Article 175A
B.
Article 184
C.
Article 175
D.
Article 199
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C. Article 175
Explanation:
Article 175 provides for the judicature and separation of the judiciary from the executive.
It supports institutional judicial independence.
Choose an option to check your answer.
A.
Supreme Judicial Council
B.
Election Commission
C.
Service Tribunal
D.
Federal Shariat Court
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D. Federal Shariat Court
Explanation:
The Federal Shariat Court exercises constitutional jurisdiction over specified laws.
Its decisions may be appealed through the constitutional mechanism.
Choose an option to check your answer.
A.
Council of Common Interests
B.
National Economic Council only
C.
Election Commission
D.
Federal Public Service Commission
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A. Council of Common Interests
Explanation:
The Council of Common Interests coordinates specified subjects involving the Federation and Provinces.
It is a key institution of cooperative federalism.
Choose an option to check your answer.
A.
Council of Common Interests
B.
National Finance Commission
C.
Planning Commission
D.
Auditor-General
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B. National Finance Commission
Explanation:
The National Finance Commission makes recommendations on fiscal distribution.
Its award is central to federal-provincial finance.
Choose an option to check your answer.
A.
Federal Cabinet
B.
Supreme Court
C.
Election Commission of Pakistan
D.
National Finance Commission
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C. Election Commission of Pakistan
Explanation:
The Election Commission organizes and conducts elections under the Constitution and law.
It must ensure that elections are conducted honestly, justly, fairly, and in accordance with law.
Choose an option to check your answer.
A.
Only the National Assembly
B.
Only the Senate
C.
Direct vote of all citizens
D.
An electoral college consisting of Parliament and the Provincial Assemblies
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D. An electoral college consisting of Parliament and the Provincial Assemblies
Explanation:
The President is elected indirectly by a constitutional electoral college.
The system includes both federal and provincial representation.
Choose an option to check your answer.
A.
The Prime Minister
B.
The President
C.
The Chairman Senate
D.
The Attorney-General
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A. The Prime Minister
Explanation:
The Prime Minister heads the Federal Government.
The office is based on majority support in the National Assembly.
Choose an option to check your answer.
A.
Federal Council
B.
Majlis-e-Shoora
C.
National Congress
D.
Council of Provinces
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B. Majlis-e-Shoora
Explanation:
The Constitution uses the name Majlis-e-Shoora for Parliament.
It consists of the President and two Houses.
Choose an option to check your answer.
A.
National Assembly and Provincial Assembly
B.
Senate and Cabinet
C.
National Assembly and Senate
D.
National Assembly and Supreme Court
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C. National Assembly and Senate
Explanation:
Pakistan has a bicameral federal legislature.
The National Assembly represents population, while the Senate represents federating units.
Choose an option to check your answer.
A.
Senate
B.
Both Houses
C.
Neither House
D.
National Assembly
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D. National Assembly
Explanation:
The National Assembly may be dissolved under constitutional provisions.
The Senate is a continuing body.
Choose an option to check your answer.
A.
Four years
B.
Six years
C.
Five years
D.
Seven years
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C. Five years
Explanation:
The President holds office for a five-year term subject to constitutional provisions.
The office may continue until a successor enters office.