Pakistan National Affairs
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Q41.The minimum voting age in Pakistan is?
Correct Answer: B
The minimum voting age in Pakistan is 18 years.
Q42.The right to information / freedom of information in Pakistan is primarily meant to enhance?
Correct Answer: B
Right to Information laws aim to enhance government transparency and accountability.
Q43.Which of the following bodies is responsible for accountability against corruption in Pakistan?
Correct Answer: A
NAB is the premier anti-corruption body responsible for accountability in Pakistan.
Q44.E-governance reforms in Pakistan primarily aim to?
Correct Answer: B
E-governance reforms aim to use technology to improve public service delivery and efficiency.
Q45.Islamabad Capital Territory is administered directly by the?
Correct Answer: B
Islamabad Capital Territory is administered directly by the Federal Government.
Q46.Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu & Kashmir are examples of?
Correct Answer: B
Gilgit-Baltistan and AJK are self-governing territories with special constitutional status, not provinces.
Q47.The delimitation of constituencies before general elections is conducted by?
Correct Answer: B
The Election Commission of Pakistan conducts delimitation of constituencies.
Q48.A "vote of no-confidence" against a Prime Minister, if successful, results in?
Correct Answer: B
A successful no-confidence motion removes the sitting Prime Minister from office.
Q49.The term "devolution of power" in Pakistan's political context primarily refers to transferring authority from?
Correct Answer: B
Devolution refers to transferring powers from the federal government to provinces and local bodies.
Q50.Which of the following bodies primarily investigates federal crimes, including cybercrime, in Pakistan?
Correct Answer: B
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) investigates federal crimes including cybercrime.
Q51.A caretaker government in Pakistan is primarily responsible for?
Correct Answer: B
A caretaker government conducts routine affairs and ensures free and fair elections during the transition.
Q52.The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament primarily oversees?
Correct Answer: B
The PAC examines public accounts and government expenditure for accountability.
Q53.Money bills in Pakistan's Parliament must originate in the?
Correct Answer: B
Money bills must originate in the National Assembly, not the Senate.
Q54.The Prime Minister of Pakistan is elected by?
Correct Answer: B
The Prime Minister is elected by the members of the National Assembly.
Q55.The term "hung parliament" refers to a situation where?
Correct Answer: B
A hung parliament occurs when no single party secures a clear majority of seats.
Q56.Which constitutional amendment restored the parliamentary system by curtailing presidential powers to dissolve the assembly?
Correct Answer: B
The 13th Amendment removed the President's discretionary power to dissolve the National Assembly.
Q57.The Auditor General of Pakistan is primarily responsible for?
Correct Answer: B
The Auditor General audits the accounts of the federation and provinces.
Q58.The Chief Election Commissioner of Pakistan is appointed for a term of?
Correct Answer: B
The Chief Election Commissioner is appointed for a five-year term.
Q59.An "ordinance" issued by the President of Pakistan is essentially?
Correct Answer: B
An ordinance is a temporary law promulgated by the President when Parliament is not in session.
Q60.The term "sit-in" or "dharna" in Pakistani political discourse generally refers to?
Correct Answer: B
A "dharna" refers to a peaceful protest where demonstrators occupy a public space to press demands.