Who is responsible for conducting elections in Pakistan?
a) Supreme Court of Pakistan
b) Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP)
c) National Assembly
d) Senate
How many members are there in the Election Commission of Pakistan?
a) 3
b) 4
c) 5
d) 6
Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of Pakistan?
a) Prime Minister
b) President
c) Chief Justice
d) Parliament
For how many years is the Chief Election Commissioner appointed?
a) 3 years
b) 4 years
c) 5 years
d) 6 years
Which article of the Constitution of Pakistan deals with the Election Commission?
a) Article 213-221
b) Article 200-210
c) Article 150-160
d) Article 175-185
What is the minimum voting age in Pakistan?
a) 16 years
b) 18 years
c) 20 years
d) 21 years
What type of electoral system is used in Pakistan for general elections?
a) Proportional representation
b) First-past-the-post
c) Two-round system
d) Ranked-choice voting
How many seats are reserved for women in the National Assembly of Pakistan?
a) 50
b) 60
c) 70
d) 80
How many seats are reserved for non-Muslims in Pakistan’s National Assembly?
a) 5
b) 10
c) 20
d) 25
Which body has the authority to resolve election disputes in Pakistan?
a) Election Commission of Pakistan
b) Supreme Court
c) Election Tribunals
d) Senate
What is the tenure of the National Assembly of Pakistan?
a) 4 years
b) 5 years
c) 6 years
d) 7 years
Which of the following elections is NOT conducted by the Election Commission of Pakistan?
a) General elections
b) Senate elections
c) Local government elections
d) Bar council elections
How many votes must a presidential candidate secure in the Electoral College to win the presidency?
a) Simple majority
b) Two-thirds majority
c) Three-fourths majority
d) Unanimous decision
What is the main role of the Election Commission of Pakistan?
a) Conducting military operations
b) Regulating media coverage
c) Ensuring free and fair elections
d) Managing the judiciary
Which of the following disqualifies a person from contesting elections in Pakistan?
a) Being a university graduate
b) Being a government employee
c) Owning a business
d) Holding a dual nationality
How are members of the Senate of Pakistan elected?
a) Direct public vote
b) Indirect vote by elected representatives
c) Presidential appointment
d) Judicial selection
What is the tenure of a Senator in Pakistan?
a) 3 years
b) 4 years
c) 5 years
d) 6 years
Which body has the power to dissolve the National Assembly?
a) Supreme Court
b) Election Commission
c) President of Pakistan
d) Chief Minister
Who supervises the polling process at a polling station?
a) Election Commissioner
b) Presiding Officer
c) District Judge
d) Police Officer
What is the main method of voter identification in Pakistan?
a) Passport
b) Birth certificate
c) CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card)
d) Driving license
Which institution is responsible for preparing electoral rolls in Pakistan?
a) Supreme Court
b) National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA)
c) Parliament
d) Senate
Which day is typically designated for general elections in Pakistan?
a) Friday
b) Saturday
c) Sunday
d) Wednesday
What is the term for an election held to fill a vacant seat between general elections?
a) Runoff election
b) By-election
c) Midterm election
d) Recall election
Who is responsible for the security of polling stations during elections?
a) Judiciary
b) Local administration
c) Election Commission of Pakistan
d) Law enforcement agencies
Which of the following is NOT a function of the Election Commission of Pakistan?
a) Delimitation of constituencies
b) Conducting elections
c) Appointing judges
d) Resolving election disputes
How often are local government elections held in Pakistan?
a) Every 3 years
b) Every 4 years
c) Every 5 years
d) Every 6 years
What is the role of election observers in Pakistan’s elections?
a) Conduct voting
b) Manage voter registration
c) Monitor transparency and fairness
d) Announce results
Which institution declares the final election results in Pakistan?
a) Supreme Court
b) Parliament
c) Election Commission of Pakistan
d) Senate
What happens if no candidate secures a majority in a presidential election?
a) New elections are held
b) Parliament elects a president
c) Senate elects a president
d) A runoff election is held
Which organization ensures that political parties follow election campaign rules?
a) Supreme Court
b) Election Commission of Pakistan
c) National Assembly
d) Ministry of Law
