Judiciary & Rule of Law in Pakistan MCQs With Answer
The Supreme Court of Pakistan is located in which city?
A) Karachi
B) Lahore
C) Islamabad
D) Peshawar
Who is considered the first Chief Justice of Pakistan?
A) Justice Muhammad Munir
B) Justice Abdul Rashid
C) Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry
D) Justice Nasir-ul-Mulk
The Constitution of Pakistan 1973 provides for how many tiers of the judiciary?
A) One
B) Two
C) Three
D) Four
Which article of the Constitution of Pakistan guarantees the independence of the judiciary?
A) Article 175
B) Article 185
C) Article 199
D) Article 144
What is the highest court of appeal in Pakistan?
A) High Court
B) Federal Shariat Court
C) Supreme Court
D) Sessions Court
The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) is responsible for?
A) Conducting elections
B) Appointing judges
C) Interpreting laws
D) Managing prisons
Which court in Pakistan reviews laws for Islamic compliance?
A) Supreme Court
B) Federal Shariat Court
C) Election Tribunal
D) Anti-Terrorism Court
Who has the power to appoint the Chief Justice of Pakistan?
A) Parliament
B) Prime Minister
C) President
D) Senate
Which High Court has jurisdiction over Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT)?
A) Punjab High Court
B) Islamabad High Court
C) Supreme Court
D) Federal Shariat Court
How many High Courts are there in Pakistan?
A) Two
B) Three
C) Four
D) Five
Which article provides the right to a fair trial in Pakistan?
A) Article 4
B) Article 9
C) Article 10-A
D) Article 25
What is the term length of a Supreme Court judge in Pakistan?
A) 5 years
B) 10 years
C) Until retirement at 65
D) Lifetime
Which Pakistani Chief Justice was dismissed in 2007 but later reinstated?
A) Justice Saqib Nisar
B) Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry
C) Justice Nasir-ul-Mulk
D) Justice Asif Saeed Khosa
Which law allows for the review of military court decisions?
A) Anti-Terrorism Act
B) Pakistan Army Act
C) Supreme Court Review Act
D) National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Ordinance
What is the primary function of the judiciary in Pakistan?
A) Making laws
B) Enforcing laws
C) Interpreting laws
D) Conducting elections
Which body can remove judges in Pakistan?
A) Supreme Court
B) President
C) Supreme Judicial Council
D) Prime Minister
Which of the following is a fundamental right related to justice in Pakistan?
A) Freedom of speech
B) Right to property
C) Right to fair trial
D) Right to education
Which case established judicial review in Pakistan?
A) Asma Jillani Case
B) Zafar Ali Shah Case
C) Maulvi Tamizuddin Case
D) Dosso Case
Which law in Pakistan deals with corruption cases?
A) Pakistan Penal Code
B) NAB Ordinance
C) Anti-Terrorism Act
D) Constitution of Pakistan
What is the role of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) in judicial matters?
A) Appoints judges
B) Reviews election disputes
C) Conducts trials
D) Enforces military laws
Which court deals with human rights cases in Pakistan?
A) High Court
B) Supreme Court
C) Federal Shariat Court
D) Civil Court
Which article of the Constitution of Pakistan ensures equality before law?
A) Article 2
B) Article 8
C) Article 25
D) Article 50
Which law deals with cybercrime cases in Pakistan?
A) Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA)
B) Pakistan Penal Code
C) NAB Ordinance
D) Anti-Terrorism Act
What is the role of a magistrate in Pakistan’s judicial system?
A) Enforce tax laws
B) Handle lower court cases
C) Make constitutional amendments
D) Serve as a military judge
Which body is responsible for interpreting the Constitution?
A) National Assembly
B) Supreme Court
C) Senate
D) Election Commission
Who was the first female judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan?
A) Justice Nasira Iqbal
B) Justice Ayesha Malik
C) Justice Fakhr-un-Nisa
D) Justice Khalida Rashid
What is the maximum punishment for contempt of court in Pakistan?
A) 6 months imprisonment
B) 1-year imprisonment
C) 5-year imprisonment
D) No punishment
Which international body monitors the rule of law in Pakistan?
A) United Nations
B) World Trade Organization
C) International Court of Justice
D) World Bank