MCQ Collection
GAT Subject Law MCQs
Practice GAT Subject Law questions with answers and explanations.
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A.
Judicial Commission only
B.
Federal Shariat Court
C.
Supreme Judicial Council
D.
Law and Justice Commission
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Correct Answer: C. Supreme Judicial Council
Explanation:
The Supreme Judicial Council considers specified matters concerning judges.
Its role supports judicial accountability while preserving independence.
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A.
A judgment of the Supreme Court
B.
A provincial budget
C.
A permanent constitutional amendment
D.
A temporary law promulgated by the President when Parliament is not in session as constitutionally required
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Correct Answer: D. A temporary law promulgated by the President when Parliament is not in session as constitutionally required
Explanation:
The President may promulgate an ordinance under constitutional conditions.
It has temporary force and is subject to parliamentary control.
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A.
Article 245
B.
Article 247
C.
Article 250
D.
Article 248
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Correct Answer: D. Article 248
Explanation:
Article 248 provides constitutional protections relating to official acts and proceedings for specified officeholders.
The scope and effect depend on the text and circumstances.
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A.
Supreme Court
B.
Federal Shariat Court
C.
Election Commission
D.
Council of Common Interests
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Correct Answer: A. Supreme Court
Explanation:
The Supreme Court has exclusive original jurisdiction in specified intergovernmental disputes.
The jurisdiction is constitutional rather than ordinary civil jurisdiction.
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A.
Article 184
B.
Article 199
C.
Article 175
D.
Article 212
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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.
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A.
Article 175A
B.
Article 184
C.
Article 175
D.
Article 199
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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.
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A.
Four years
B.
Six years
C.
Five years
D.
Seven years
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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.
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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
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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.
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A.
The Prime Minister
B.
The President
C.
The Chairman Senate
D.
The Attorney-General
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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.
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A.
Federal Council
B.
Majlis-e-Shoora
C.
National Congress
D.
Council of Provinces
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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.
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A.
National Assembly and Provincial Assembly
B.
Senate and Cabinet
C.
National Assembly and Senate
D.
National Assembly and Supreme Court
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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.
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A.
Senate
B.
Both Houses
C.
Neither House
D.
National Assembly
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Correct Answer: D. National Assembly
Explanation:
The National Assembly may be dissolved under constitutional provisions.
The Senate is a continuing body.