Constitution of Pakistan 1962 Mcqs 1- The Constitution of Pakistan 1962 was promulgated during the rule of: A. Ayub KhanB. Muhammad Ali JinnahC. Zulfikar Ali BhuttoD. Iskander Mirza View Answer Answer : A. Ayub Khan Description 2- The Constitution of 1962 replaced which previous constitution? A. Government of India Act 1935B. Constitution of Pakistan 1956C. Constitution of Pakistan 1973D. None of the above View Answer Answer : B. Constitution of Pakistan 1956 Description 3- The Constitution of 1962 declared Pakistan as: A. Federal RepublicB. Islamic RepublicC. Presidential RepublicD. Parliamentary Republic View Answer Answer : C. Presidential Republic Description 4- Under the 1962 Constitution, the head of state was: A. Prime MinisterB. PresidentC. Governor-GeneralD. Chief Justice View Answer Answer : B. President Description 5- The Constitution of 1962 provided which form of government? A. PresidentialB. ParliamentaryC. Semi-PresidentialD. Monarchy View Answer Answer : A. Presidential Description 6- The term of the President under the 1962 Constitution was: A. 4 yearsB. 5 yearsC. 6 yearsD. 7 years View Answer Answer : B. 5 years Description 7- The 1962 Constitution was based on: A. Soviet ModelB. French ModelC. Westminster ModelD. American Model View Answer Answer : D. American Model Description 8- The National Assembly under the 1962 Constitution was: A. UnicameralB. BicameralC. TricameralD. Non-existent View Answer Answer : A. Unicameral Description 9- The principle of “One Unit” was recognized in the 1962 Constitution? A. NoB. Yes View Answer Answer : B. Yes Description 10- Under the 1962 Constitution, the President had the power to dissolve the National Assembly: A. No, he could notB. Yes, with advice from Prime MinisterC. Yes, in case of emergencyD. Yes, at any time View Answer Answer : C. Yes, in case of emergency Description 11- The 1962 Constitution made Urdu and Bengali the national languages of Pakistan? A. BengaliB. UrduC. Both Urdu and BengaliD. Neither View Answer Answer : C. Both Urdu and Bengali Description 12- Fundamental Rights under the 1962 Constitution: A. Could be suspended by PresidentB. Were the same as 1956 ConstitutionC. Could not be suspended under any circumstancesD. Were enforceable by Supreme Court only View Answer Answer : A. Could be suspended by President Description 13- The Constitution of 1962 was abrogated in: A. 1958B. 1969C. 1970D. 1973 View Answer Answer : B. 1969 Description 14- Under the 1962 Constitution, the Prime Minister: A. Assisted the PresidentB. Was the real executiveC. Had full executive powersD. Chaired the Cabinet independently View Answer Answer : A. Assisted the President Description 15- The 1962 Constitution introduced the system of: A. FederalismB. Provincial AutonomyC. Direct DemocracyD. Basic Democracies View Answer Answer : D. Basic Democracies Description 16- Judiciary under the 1962 Constitution: A. Was ceremonialB. Had power to legislateC. Was completely independentD. Could be controlled by President View Answer Answer : D. Could be controlled by President Description 17- Who had the authority to amend the 1962 Constitution? A. President onlyB. National Assembly onlyC. National Assembly with President’s approval D. Supreme Court View Answer Answer : C. National Assembly with President’s approval Description 18- The 1962 Constitution recognized Islam as: A. State religionB. Optional religionC. Personal religionD. Official guidance only View Answer Answer : A. State religion Description 19- The 1962 Constitution provided for how many provinces? A. 2B. 3C. 4D. 5 View Answer Answer : C. 4 Description 20- The 1962 Constitution was criticized for: A. Weak judiciaryB. Lack of fundamental rightsC. Weak central governmentD. Over-centralization of power in President View Answer Answer : D. Over-centralization of power in President Description 1 2 3 4 5 6
