AKUEB Solved MCQs, CRQs & ERQs (Grade Pre-9th)

Pakistan has a bicameral legislature. The Upper House has ______ members and the Lower House has ______ members.

A) 96, 336

B) 90, 170

C) 80, 350

D) 108, 360

Answer: A) 96, 336

Explanation: The Upper House (Senate) has 96 members, and the Lower House (National Assembly) has 336 members.

There is a parliamentary form of government in Pakistan. The head of government is known as the:

A) President

B) Governor General

C) Prime Minister

D) Chief Minister

Answer: C) Prime Minister

Explanation: In a parliamentary system, the Prime Minister is the head of government, while the President is the head of state.

Which of the following was the objective behind the 18th amendment of constitution of Pakistan?

A) Giving more powers to provinces

B) Giving more powers to judiciary

C) Giving more powers to army

D) Giving more powers to the federal cabinet

Answer: A) Giving more powers to provinces

Explanation: The 18th amendment (2010) devolved many subjects from the federal list to provinces, strengthening provincial autonomy.

According to the constitution of 1973, the parliament of Pakistan is called:

A) Unicameral

B) Tricameral

C) Bicameral

D) National assembly

Answer: C) Bicameral

Explanation: Pakistan’s parliament consists of two houses — the National Assembly and the Senate — hence bicameral.

According to the constitution of Pakistan 1973, the head of the state is:

A) President

B) Prime Minister

C) Chief of Army Staff

D) Chief Justice of Pakistan

Answer: A) President

Explanation: The President is the head of state, while the Prime Minister is the head of government.

Two Nation Theory states that:

A) Hindus and Muslims are different nations

B) Muslims are different from other nations

C) Hindus are different from British

DI) India was made of two different nations

Answer: A) Hindus and Muslims are different nations

Explanation: The theory emphasized that Hindus and Muslims had distinct cultures, religions, and civilizations.

Which of the following was the immediate reason behind war of independence (1857)?

A) Doctrine of lapse

B) Fat coated cartridges

C) British education system

D) High taxes

Answer: B) Fat coated cartridges

Explanation: Cartridges greased with pig and cow fat hurt the religious sentiments of Muslims and Hindus, sparking the revolt.

The body of 432 representatives in Pakistan’s parliament are collectively known as:

A) National Assembly

B) Senate

C) Parliament (Majlis-e-Shoora)

D. Cabinet

Answer: C) Parliament (Majlis-e-Shoora)

Explanation: Pakistan’s Parliament (Majlis-e-Shoora) consists of both National Assembly and Senate members, totaling 432.

To remove the imbalance of representation of different provinces in National Assembly, there is another house named:

A) Provincial assembly

B) Legislative assembly

C) Senate

D) Constituent assembly

Answer: C) Senate

Explanation: The Senate ensures equal representation of provinces regardless of population.

To provide justice and interpret the laws to the people is a prime responsibility. Which organ of the government enjoys this authority?

A) The Executive

B) The Judiciary

C) The Legislature

D) The Media

Answer: B) The Judiciary

Explanation: Judiciary interprets laws and provides justice to people.