Understand the Parliament of Pakistan, its structure, powers, and role in governance. These MCQs explore the legislative process and the role of elected representatives in Pakistan.
What is the total number of seats in the National Assembly of Pakistan?
a) 300
b) 342
c) 372
d) 400
How many seats are reserved for women in the National Assembly of Pakistan?
a) 50
b) 60
c) 70
d) 80
Which political party has the largest number of seats in the National Assembly of Pakistan as of 2022?
a) Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)
b) Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)
c) Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)
d) Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM)
How many seats are reserved for non-Muslims in the National Assembly of Pakistan?
a) 10
b) 15
c) 20
d) 25
What is the term length for a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan?
a) 3 years
b) 4 years
c) 5 years
d) 6 years
What is the minimum age requirement to become a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan?
a) 21 years
b) 25 years
c) 30 years
d) 35 years
Who is the current Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan as of 2022?
a) Asad Qaiser
b) Shahid Khaqan Abbasi
c) Asad Umar
d) Fawad Chaudhry
How many houses are there in the Parliament of Pakistan?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
What is the name of the upper house of the Parliament of Pakistan?
a) National Assembly
b) Senate
c) House of Representatives
d) Majlis-e-Shoora
How many members are there in the Senate of Pakistan?
a) 90
b) 100
c) 110
d) 120
How many seats are reserved for women in the Senate of Pakistan?
a) 14
b) 17
c) 20
d) 23
What is the term length for a member of the Senate of Pakistan?
a) 4 years
b) 5 years
c) 6 years
d) 7 years
What is the minimum age requirement to become a member of the Senate of Pakistan?
a) 25 years
b) 30 years
c) 35 years
d) 40 years
Who is the current Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan as of 2022?
a) Sadiq Sanjrani
b) Raza Rabbani
c) Shahid Khaqan Abbasi
d) Yusuf Raza Gilani
How many parliamentary committees are functional in the National Assembly of Pakistan?
a) 10
b) 15
c) 20
d) 25
Which parliamentary committee is responsible for overseeing the country’s financial matters and economic policies?
a) Committee on Finance
b) Public Accounts Committee
c) Committee on National Security
d) Committee on Foreign Affairs
What is the quorum required for the meetings of either house of the Parliament of Pakistan?
a) One-fourth of the total membership
b) One-third of the total membership
c) Half of the total membership
d) Two-thirds of the total membership
How many joint sittings have been held in the history of the Parliament of Pakistan as of 2022?
a) 5
b) 10
c) 15
d) 20
Which article of the Constitution of Pakistan deals with the structure and composition of the Parliament?
a) Article 40
b) Article 50
c) Article 60
d) Article 70
What is the process called when both houses of the Parliament sit together to pass a law?
a) Joint Session
b) Special Session
c) Unification Session
d) Combined Session
Who has the power to summon a joint sitting of the Parliament of Pakistan?
a) President of Pakistan
b) Prime Minister of Pakistan
c) Speaker of the National Assembly
d) Chairman of the Senate
What is the name of the official record where the minutes of the Parliament of Pakistan are recorded?
a) Legislative Journal
b) Parliamentary Gazette
c) National Record
d) Parliamentary Debates
How many sessions of the Parliament are held in a year in Pakistan?
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5
What is the name of the parliamentary session that marks the beginning of a new parliamentary year?
a) Budget Session
b) Winter Session
c) Opening Session
d) Monsoon Session
What is the name of the parliamentary session that is held specifically for the presentation of the budget?
a) Budget Session
b) Winter Session
c) Opening Session
d) Monsoon Session
How many readings are required for a bill to become an act in the Parliament of Pakistan?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Which article of the Constitution of Pakistan grants legislative powers to the Parliament?
a) Article 70
b) Article 80
c) Article 90
d) Article 100
Which political figure serves as the head of the Parliament in Pakistan?
a) President
b) Prime Minister
c) Speaker of the National Assembly
d) Chairman of the Senate
What is the name of the oath that members of the Parliament of Pakistan take before assuming their responsibilities?
a) Oath of Allegiance
b) Oath of Office
c) Oath of Service
d) Oath of Loyalty
What is the name of the official residence of the Speaker of the National Assembly in Pakistan?
a) Speaker’s House
b) Parliament House
c) Governor House
d) Aiwan-e-Sadr
What is the name of the official residence of the Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan?
a) Chairman’s House
b) Senate House
c) Governor House
d) Aiwan-e-Sadr
What is the name of the special committee responsible for managing the privileges and immunities of the members of the Parliament of Pakistan?
a) Committee on Ethics
b) Committee on Conduct
c) Committee on Privileges
d) Committee on Integrity
What is the name of the official publication that contains the official reports and records of the Parliament of Pakistan?
a) Pakistan Parliamentary Gazette
b) National Legislative Journal
c) Pakistan Official Record
d) Official Gazette of Pakistan
What is the minimum number of members required to form a parliamentary committee in the Parliament of Pakistan?
a) 5
b) 7
c) 9
d) 11
Which parliamentary committee is responsible for scrutinizing the government’s policies and decisions in Pakistan?
a) Public Accounts Committee
b) Committee on National Security
c) Committee on Ethics
d) Committee on Oversight
Which political figure is responsible for calling the sessions of the National Assembly in Pakistan?
a) President
b) Prime Minister
c) Speaker of the National Assembly
d) Chairman of the Senate
What is the minimum number of members required to form a quorum in the Senate of Pakistan?
a) 1/5 of the total membership
b) 1/4 of the total membership
c) 1/3 of the total membership
d) 1/2 of the total membership
What is the name of the constitutional provision that allows the Senate to review and amend money bills?
a) Article 73
b) Article 80
c) Article 88
d) Article 90
What is the name of the official who oversees the proceedings of the Senate in Pakistan?
a) Senate Leader
b) Senate Secretary
c) Senate Whip
d) Senate Marshal
What is the name of the official who oversees the proceedings of the National Assembly in Pakistan?
a) Assembly Leader
b) Assembly Secretary
c) Assembly Whip
d) Assembly Marshal
What is the minimum number of members required for a political party to be recognized as a parliamentary party in the National Assembly of Pakistan?
a) 5%
b) 10%
c) 15%
d) 20%
What is the minimum number of members required for a political party to be recognized as a parliamentary party in the Senate of Pakistan?
a) 5%
b) 10%
c) 15%
d) 20%
Which political figure is responsible for ensuring the maintenance of order and decorum during the sessions of the Senate in Pakistan?
a) President
b) Prime Minister
c) Chairman of the Senate
d) Leader of the House
What is the name of the official document that outlines the rules and procedures for the conduct of business in the Parliament of Pakistan?
a) Constitution of Pakistan
b) Parliamentary Bylaws
c) House Rules
d) Legislative Guidelines
What is the name of the official who assists the Speaker of the National Assembly in maintaining order and decorum during the sessions?
a) Assembly Sergeant-at-Arms
b) Assembly Clerk
c) Assembly Marshal
d) Assembly Whip
What is the name of the official who assists the Chairman of the Senate in maintaining order and decorum during the sessions?
a) Senate Sergeant-at-Arms
b) Senate Clerk
c) Senate Marshal
d) Senate Whip
Which article of the Constitution of Pakistan grants the right to freedom of speech to the members of the Parliament?
a) Article 19
b) Article 29
c) Article 39
d) Article 49
What is the name of the session that marks the conclusion of a parliamentary year in Pakistan?
a) Winter Session
b) Closing Session
c) Monsoon Session
d) Budget Session
What is the name of the official publication that contains the list of business to be conducted during the sessions of the Parliament of Pakistan?
a) Parliamentary Agenda
b) Legislative Calendar
c) Order of the Day
d) Parliamentary Schedule
What is the minimum number of members required to move a motion of no-confidence against the Prime Minister in the National Assembly of Pakistan?
a) 100
b) 120
c) 130
d) 150
What is the total number of seats in the National Assembly of Pakistan?
a) 272
b) 342
c) 372
d) 402
What is the term length of a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan?
a) 3 years
b) 4 years
c) 5 years
d) 6 years
Which political party had the highest number of seats in the National Assembly after the 2018 general elections?
a) Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)
b) Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)
c) Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)
d) Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM)
Who is the current Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan?
a) Asad Qaiser
b) Asad Umar
c) Shehbaz Sharif
d) Shah Mahmood Qureshi
What is the total number of seats in the Senate of Pakistan?
a) 92
b) 100
c) 104
d) 110
What is the term length of a member of the Senate of Pakistan?
a) 3 years
b) 4 years
c) 5 years
d) 6 years
How many seats in the Senate of Pakistan are reserved for women?
a) 17
b) 20
c) 23
d) 25
Who is the current Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan?
a) Sadiq Sanjrani
b) Raza Rabbani
c) Sherry Rehman
d) Farooq Naek
Which article of the Constitution of Pakistan deals with the composition of the National Assembly and the Senate?
a) Article 51
b) Article 61
c) Article 71
d) Article 91
What is the minimum age requirement to become a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan?
a) 21 years
b) 25 years
c) 30 years
d) 35 years
What is the minimum age requirement to become a member of the Senate of Pakistan?
a) 25 years
b) 30 years
c) 35 years
d) 40 years
What is the quorum required to hold a session of the National Assembly of Pakistan?
a) One-fourth of the total membership
b) One-third of the total membership
c) Half of the total membership
d) Two-thirds of the total membership
What is the quorum required to hold a session of the Senate of Pakistan?
a) One-fourth of the total membership
b) One-third of the total membership
c) Half of the total membership
d) Two-thirds of the total membership
Who is the custodian of the Constitution of Pakistan?
a) President of Pakistan
b) Prime Minister of Pakistan
c) Chief Justice of Pakistan
d) Speaker of the National Assembly
What is the official name of the lower house of the Parliament of Pakistan?
a) National Assembly
b) Senate
c) Majlis-e-Shoora
d) Majlis-e-Ali
What is the official name of the upper house of the Parliament of Pakistan?
a) National Assembly
b) Senate
c) Majlis-e-Shoora
d) Majlis-e-Ali
How many members of the National Assembly are elected on reserved seats for non-Muslims?
a) 10
b) 20
c) 30
d) 40
How many members of the Senate are elected on reserved seats for technocrats and ulema?
a) 4
b) 8
c) 12
d) 16
What is the procedure for the removal of the President of Pakistan?
a) Impeachment by two-thirds majority of both houses
b) Resignation submitted to the Prime Minister
c) Vote of no-confidence in the Senate
d) Supreme Court ruling
Who has the power to dissolve the National Assembly of Pakistan?
a) President of Pakistan
b) Prime Minister of Pakistan
c) Speaker of the National Assembly
d) Chief Election Commissioner
What is the total number of members in the Provincial Assembly of Punjab?
a) 200
b) 250
c) 300
d) 350
What is the total number of members in the Provincial Assembly of Sindh?
a) 100
b) 120
c) 130
d) 140
What is the total number of members in the Provincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?
a) 100
b) 110
c) 120
d) 130
What is the total number of members in the Provincial Assembly of Balochistan?
a) 60
b) 70
c) 80
d) 90
What is the term length of a member of a Provincial Assembly in Pakistan?
a) 3 years
b) 4 years
c) 5 years
d) 6 years
What is the qualification to become a member of a Provincial Assembly in Pakistan?
a) Must be a citizen of Pakistan
b) Must be at least 21 years old
c) Must be able to read and write
d) All of the above
Who is the custodian of the Provincial Assembly in each province of Pakistan?
a) Governor
b) Chief Minister
c) Speaker
d) Provincial Election Commissioner
Who is the head of the Provincial Cabinet in each province of Pakistan?
a) Governor
b) Chief Minister
c) Speaker
d) Provincial Election Commissioner
What is the minimum age requirement to become a member of a Provincial Assembly in Pakistan?
a) 18 years
b) 21 years
c) 25 years
d) 30 years
What is the quorum required to hold a session of a Provincial Assembly in Pakistan?
a) One-fourth of the total membership
b) One-third of the total membership
c) Half of the total membership
d) Two-thirds of the total membership
