Constitution of Pakistan 1973 & 26th Amendment: 100 Important Questions

The Constitution of Pakistan is a foundational pillar of the Pakistan Affairs and Political Science syllabi for all major competitive exams, including CSS, PMS, FPSC, and PPSC. A deep understanding of Pakistan's constitutional history, fundamental rights, key articles, and landmark amendments is strictly required for anyone aiming to join the civil bureaucracy.

Recent developments, specifically the highly significant 26th Constitutional Amendment, have fundamentally reshaped the country's judicial landscape. Examiners are guaranteed to focus heavily on these new structural changes in upcoming exams.

To help you memorize these facts quickly and effectively, we have compiled 100 Advanced Level Questions and Answers in a fast-revision one-liner format. This includes the complete timeline from the 1956 Constitution to the latest 26th Amendment.

Section 1 — Constitutional History & Early Constitutions (1956 & 1962)

#	Question	Answer
1	When was the first Constituent Assembly of Pakistan formed?	August 10, 1947
2	Who presented the Objectives Resolution in the Constituent Assembly?	Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan
3	On what exact date was the Objectives Resolution passed?	March 12, 1949
4	Which document served as the interim constitution of Pakistan from 1947 to 1956?	Government of India Act 1935 (with amendments)
5	Who abrogated the first Constituent Assembly in 1954?	Governor-General Ghulam Muhammad
6	What was the famous "Bogra" formula related to?	Muhammad Ali Bogra's constitutional formula (1953) for parliamentary representation
7	When was the first Constitution of Pakistan officially enforced?	March 23, 1956
8	What system of government was introduced in the 1956 Constitution?	Parliamentary System (Unicameral Legislature)
9	Under the 1956 Constitution, what official name was given to the country?	Islamic Republic of Pakistan
10	Who abrogated the 1956 Constitution and declared the first Martial Law?	President Iskander Mirza (on October 7, 1958)
11	When was the second Constitution of Pakistan enforced?	June 8, 1962
12	Who was the primary architect and promulgator of the 1962 Constitution?	President Ayub Khan
13	What system of government was introduced in the 1962 Constitution?	Presidential System
14	What unique electoral system was part of the 1962 Constitution?	Basic Democracies (Electoral College of 80,000 Basic Democrats)
15	What were the official languages of Pakistan under the 1956 and 1962 Constitutions?	Urdu and Bengali
16	Who abrogated the 1962 Constitution?	General Yahya Khan (on March 25, 1969)
17	What interim legal framework governed Pakistan after the abrogation of the 1962 Constitution?	Legal Framework Order (LFO) 1970
18	Which assembly was tasked with drafting the 1973 Constitution?	The National Assembly elected in the 1970 general elections
19	Who was the Chairman of the Constitutional Committee that drafted the 1973 Constitution?	Abdul Hafeez Pirzada
20	What is the primary difference in the legislative structure between the 1973 Constitution and the previous two?	The 1973 Constitution introduced a Bicameral Legislature (Senate and National Assembly)

Section 2 — The 1973 Constitution: Fundamentals & Key Articles

#	Question	Answer
21	When was the 1973 Constitution passed by the National Assembly?	April 10, 1973
22	On what date was the 1973 Constitution formally enforced?	August 14, 1973
23	How many Articles, Parts, and Schedules does the 1973 Constitution originally contain?	280 Articles, 12 Parts, and 7 Schedules
24	Under Article 2, what is declared as the State Religion of Pakistan?	Islam
25	Which Article declares that any abrogation or subversion of the Constitution shall be an act of High Treason?	Article 6
26	Which part of the Constitution deals exclusively with Fundamental Rights?	Part II (Articles 8 to 28)
27	Article 10-A, added via the 18th Amendment, guarantees which right?	Right to Fair Trial
28	Article 25-A ensures the provision of what fundamental right?	Right to Free and Compulsory Education (for children aged 5-16)
29	According to Article 41, what are the qualifications to become the President of Pakistan?	Must be a Muslim, not less than 45 years of age, and qualified to be elected as an MNA
30	Which Article outlines the qualifications for membership of the Parliament (Sadiq and Ameen clause)?	Article 62
31	Which Article deals with the disqualifications of a member of the Parliament?	Article 63
32	Under Article 58, who has the primary authority to dissolve the National Assembly?	The President (but strictly on the advice of the Prime Minister)
33	What does Article 63-A deal with?	Disqualification on grounds of defection (Floor Crossing)
34	Under Article 160, which body distributes financial resources between the Federation and the Provinces?	National Finance Commission (NFC)
35	Which Article establishes the Council of Common Interests (CCI)?	Article 153
36	Under Article 243, who is the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces?	The President of Pakistan
37	Which Article states that all laws must be brought into conformity with the Injunctions of Islam?	Article 227
38	What is the current total strength of the Senate of Pakistan?	96 members (reduced from 104 after the 25th Amendment/FATA merger)
39	What is the current total strength of the National Assembly of Pakistan?	336 members
40	Which Article empowers the President to issue Ordinances when the Assembly is not in session?	Article 89

Section 3 — Landmark Amendments (1st to 25th)

#	Question	Answer
41	Which Amendment defined the boundaries of Pakistan and recognized the separation of East Pakistan?	1st Amendment (1974)
42	The 2nd Amendment (1974) is historically significant for what reason?	It declared Ahmadis/Qadianis as non-Muslims
43	Which Amendment established the Federal Shariat Court?	8th Amendment (1985)
44	The 8th Amendment inserted which infamous clause that gave the President power to dissolve the National Assembly?	Article 58(2)(b)
45	Which Amendment, passed by Nawaz Sharif's government in 1997, stripped the President of the power to dissolve the Assembly under 58(2)(b)?	13th Amendment
46	The 17th Amendment (2003), passed under Gen. Musharraf, essentially did what?	Restored the President's power to dissolve the assembly and validated his LFO
47	Which is considered the most comprehensive and sweeping Amendment in Pakistan's history, passed in 2010?	18th Amendment
48	The 18th Amendment renamed the North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) to:	Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK)
49	Which list of legislative subjects was completely abolished by the 18th Amendment, transferring massive autonomy to provinces?	The Concurrent Legislative List
50	The 19th Amendment primarily dealt with refining the procedure for what?	The appointment of Judges to the superior courts
51	Which Amendment established speedy trial Military Courts to try terrorists following the APS Peshawar attack?	21st Amendment (2015)
52	The 25th Amendment (2018) achieved what major territorial change?	The merger of FATA (Federally Administered Tribal Areas) into Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
53	The Objectives Resolution was made a substantive, operational part of the Constitution (Article 2A) through which amendment?	8th Amendment
54	Which Amendment reduced the voting age from 21 to 18 years?	Not an amendment, but Electoral Rolls Order 2002 altered it. (Constitutionally via LFO validated later).
55	Under the 18th Amendment, the restriction holding the office of Prime Minister for a third term was:	Removed

Section 4 — The Latest 26th Constitutional Amendment (2024) & Judiciary

#	Question	Answer
56	The 26th Constitutional Amendment was passed by the Parliament of Pakistan in which month and year?	October 2024
57	What major structural change did the 26th Amendment bring to the Supreme Court?	It established specialized "Constitutional Benches" within the Supreme Court
58	Prior to the 26th Amendment, the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) was selected based on absolute seniority. How is the CJP appointed now?	By a Special Parliamentary Committee choosing from the top 3 senior-most judges
59	Under the 26th Amendment, what is the fixed tenure for the Chief Justice of Pakistan?	3 years (or until the retirement age of 65, whichever is earlier)
60	Who became the first Chief Justice of Pakistan to be appointed under the new 26th Amendment procedure?	Justice Yahya Afridi
61	What is the primary function of the newly established Constitutional Benches?	To exclusively hear cases involving constitutional interpretation and Article 184(3) suo motu matters
62	Under the 26th Amendment, who decides which cases will be heard by the Constitutional Bench?	A committee comprising the CJP and the two senior-most judges of the Constitutional Bench
63	The 26th Amendment altered the composition of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP). Who has been given more representation in it?	Parliamentarians (Members of Parliament)
64	Under the new setup, which body conducts the performance evaluation of High Court judges?	The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP)
65	What change did the 26th Amendment bring regarding the retirement age of Supreme Court and High Court judges?	No change; it remains 65 for the Supreme Court and 62 for High Courts.
66	What provision was made regarding 'suo motu' powers (Article 184-3) under the 26th Amendment?	Suo motu powers can now only be exercised by the Constitutional Bench, not single benches.
67	How many members comprise the Special Parliamentary Committee that selects the Chief Justice?	12 members (8 from National Assembly and 4 from Senate, based on proportional representation)
68	Under the 26th Amendment, the Chief Justice of a High Court serves a maximum tenure of:	There is no fixed tenure for a High Court Chief Justice (the proposed 3-year term was dropped).
69	What was the primary political reason given by the government for pushing the 26th Amendment?	To ensure parliamentary supremacy and prevent judicial overreach in political matters.
70	Which article specifically outlines the formation of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan?	Article 175A (Amended heavily by 18th, 19th, and 26th Amendments)

Section 5 — State Institutions, Elections & General Provisions

#	Question	Answer
71	Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of Pakistan?	The President, after consultation between PM and Leader of the Opposition
72	What is the term of office for the Chief Election Commissioner?	5 years
73	Under the Constitution, general elections must be held within how many days after the National Assembly completes its term?	60 days (or 90 days if dissolved prematurely)
74	Which body is responsible for preparing the electoral rolls and conducting elections?	Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP)
75	What is the primary function of the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII)?	To advise the legislature whether a proposed law is repugnant to the injunctions of Islam
76	Which Article mandates that a Caretaker Government shall be appointed to oversee elections?	Article 224
77	The Auditor General of Pakistan is appointed by:	The President of Pakistan
78	Who acts as the President of Pakistan if the office becomes vacant (due to death, resignation, or absence)?	The Chairman of the Senate
79	What is the minimum age required to become a member of the National Assembly?	25 years
80	What is the minimum age required to become a member of the Senate?	30 years
81	What is the term of a Senator in Pakistan?	6 years (with half retiring every 3 years)
82	Which Article provides protection against double punishment and self-incrimination?	Article 13
83	Under Article 14, what is the right of every citizen?	Inviolability of dignity of man (Protection against torture for extracting evidence)
84	Article 19 guarantees which fundamental freedom?	Freedom of Speech and Expression (and Freedom of Press)
85	Who has the authority to proclaim a State of Emergency in Pakistan?	The President (Article 232)
86	How is an amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan passed?	By a two-thirds majority in both the National Assembly and the Senate
87	Under Article 248, the armed forces operate under the control and direction of:	The Federal Government
88	Which Article declares that all citizens are equal before law and are entitled to equal protection of law?	Article 25
89	The Chief Minister of a province is elected by:	The Provincial Assembly
90	What does Article 209 deal with?	The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) and the removal of Judges for misconduct
91	Under the Constitution, what is the mandatory religious qualification for the Prime Minister?	Must be a Muslim
92	Which Article prohibits slavery, forced labor, and child labor?	Article 11
93	The constitutional body responsible for auditing government accounts is headed by:	The Auditor General of Pakistan
94	Which institution handles disputes between the Federal Government and Provincial Governments?	The Supreme Court of Pakistan (under its Original Jurisdiction)
95	What does Article 38 of the Constitution obligate the state to do?	Promote social and economic well-being of the people (Principles of Policy)
96	Who administers the oath of office to the President of Pakistan?	The Chief Justice of Pakistan
97	Who administers the oath to the Prime Minister?	The President of Pakistan
98	Under Article 256, who is granted immunity from legal proceedings during their term of office?	The President and Governors
99	A Vote of No Confidence against the Prime Minister requires what majority to succeed?	Absolute majority (more than 50% of the total membership) of the National Assembly
100	If a constitutional amendment alters the limits of a province, what additional step is required?	It must also be passed by a two-thirds majority in the respective Provincial Assembly

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Is the 26th Amendment included in the CSS/PMS syllabus?
A: Yes, absolutely. The 26th Amendment fundamentally changes the structure of the judiciary and the appointment of the CJP, making it the most critical current affairs and constitutional topic for upcoming exams.

Q2: Why are Q/A tables better than traditional quizzes for advanced preparation?
A: For high-level exams like CSS and PMS, direct one-liner Q/A tables are the most efficient way to revise vast amounts of historical and legal data quickly without the distraction of incorrect options.

Q3: Which parts of the Constitution are most tested?
A: Fundamental Rights (Articles 8-28), Presidential powers, qualifications of parliamentarians (Articles 62/63), and major amendments (8th, 18th, and 26th) carry the highest weightage.