Riba was abolished as part of the Islamization of the Constitution of Pakistan in the year
A) 1949
B) 1956
C) 1962
D) 1973
Correct Answer D) 1973.
Explanation: The abolition of Riba (usury or interest) as part of the Islamization of Pakistan’s Constitution occurred in the year 1973. This was a significant reform introduced in the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan under the leadership of then-President Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. The aim was to align the country’s economic and financial systems with Islamic principles, particularly focusing on eliminating interest-based financial practices in favor of Islamic banking and financial systems.
“These black marketeers are really knowing, intelligent and ordinarily responsible people, and when they indulge in black marketing, I think they ought to be very severely punished.”
Excerpt from the Quaid-e-Azam’s speech to the Constituent Assembly in 1947
The reason Quaid-e-Azam was against this act was that it directly leads to
A) Starvation and death.
B) Saturation of money in few hands.
C) Economic imbalance in the country.
D) Discrimination amongst the citizens
Correct Answer D) starvation and death.
Explanation: Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s strong stance against black marketing was primarily because it led to severe consequences such as starvation and death. Black marketeering disrupts the distribution of essential goods, causing shortages and inflating prices. This exploitation particularly affects the poor and vulnerable, leading to food scarcity and, consequently, hunger and malnutrition. Jinnah’s condemnation of black marketing was aimed at addressing these critical issues to protect the welfare of the general population.
The MAJOR reason that resulted in the failure of the 1956 constitution of Pakistan was the
A) Process of indirect elections.
B) Power granted to the prime minister.
C) Failure of parliamentary system in Pakistan.
D) Introduction of the basic democracies in Pakistan.
Correct Answer C) failure of parliamentary system in Pakistan.
Explanation: The 1956 Constitution of Pakistan faced significant challenges and ultimately failed primarily due to the failure of the parliamentary system. The parliamentary system struggled with political instability, factionalism, and frequent changes in government. This instability undermined the effectiveness of the constitution and its ability to govern effectively. Additionally, there were issues with the system of indirect elections, the concentration of power, and other factors, but the overarching problem was the failure to establish a stable and functional parliamentary system.
Which of the following was a reason for the introduction of bicameral legislature in
Pakistan in 1973?
A) Increasing the seats in the national assembly of the country
B) Ensuring representation of the minorities in the parliament
C) Protection of the rights of the smaller provinces
D) Protection of the rights of the larger provinces
Correct Answer C) Protection of the rights of the smaller provinces.
Explanation: The introduction of a bicameral legislature in Pakistan in 1973 aimed to protect the rights of smaller provinces by ensuring they had adequate representation in the federal legislature. The Senate was created to provide equal representation for all provinces, regardless of their size or population, thus balancing the influence of larger provinces and protecting the interests of the smaller ones.
Which of the following documents has the list of three subjects, i.e., federal, provincial
