Constitution of Pakistan

According to Article 44 of the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan, the President holds office for a term of five years from the day he enters upon his office. The President is eligible for re-election but cannot hold office for more than two consecutive terms. This term length has been consistent since the original 1973 Constitution, although some amendments have affected other presidential powers. The correct answer is therefore 'C' (5 years).

The 1956 Constitution of Pakistan was promulgated on 23 March 1956. This date is celebrated as Pakistan's Republic Day, marking the adoption of the first constitution that declared Pakistan an Islamic republic. The constitution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 29 February 1956 and came into effect on 23 March 1956. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

The 1973 Constitution of Pakistan was effectively restored to its original shape during the tenure of Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry. This restoration followed the Lawyers' Movement which began after the suspension of the judiciary by General Pervez Musharraf in 2007. The movement led to the reinstatement of Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry in 2009 and the re-establishment of the constitutional order. Subsequent reforms, including the 18th Amendment, further entrenched the supremacy of the 1973 Constitution. Other options such as Chief Justice Yahya Afridi and Justice Munir were not involved in this restoration, and the option 'Several Chief Justices' is too vague and inaccurate for this specific event.

Article 175A of the Constitution of Pakistan specifically deals with the appointment of the Chief Justice and other judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts. The other articles listed do not pertain to judicial appointments.

The Chief Justice of Pakistan is the chief judge of the Supreme Court and serves as the head of the country's judicial branch. While the Chief Justice presides over the Supreme Court and leads the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (which is involved in judicial appointments), the Chief Justice is not the head of the Election Commission or the Federal Shariat Court. The Chief Justice also does not directly head all High Courts, but as the senior-most judicial authority, the Chief Justice has significant influence over the judiciary including the High Courts through the Judicial Commission. Therefore, among the given options, 'All High Courts' is the closest correct answer, as the Chief Justice has a leading role in the superior judiciary including the High Courts through institutional mechanisms.

The Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan was established recently through the 27th Constitutional Amendment. Justice Aminuddin Khan was appointed as the first Chief Justice of the Federal Constitutional Court in 2025, not 2023. His appointment was officially made by President Asif Ali Zardari in November 2025, and he was sworn in shortly thereafter. The other years listed are either future dates or incorrect.

The office of the Chief Justice of Pakistan is established under Article 177 of the Constitution of Pakistan, which deals with the appointment and qualifications of the Chief Justice and other judges of the Supreme Court.

In Pakistan, the Chief Justice is appointed based on the principle of seniority among the judges of the Supreme Court. This is a constitutional convention to ensure impartiality and continuity in the judiciary.

The Chief Justice of Pakistan administers the oath of office to the President as per constitutional protocol. While the Chief Justice may also administer oaths to other officials, the President's oath is a primary constitutional function.

The 1973 Constitution of Pakistan vests real executive power in the Prime Minister, who is the head of government. The President's role is largely ceremonial, while the Chief of Army Staff and Chief Justice do not hold executive power under the constitution.

Nurul Amin was the leader of the opposition in the National Assembly of Pakistan when the 1973 Constitution was promulgated. Khan Abdul Wali Khan was a prominent political figure but not the opposition leader at that time.

The first Constitution of Pakistan was enforced on 23 March 1956, officially declaring Pakistan an Islamic Republic. This constitution replaced the Government of India Act 1935 and marked an important milestone in Pakistan's constitutional history.

Article 46 of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973 deals with the affairs of Zakat and Ushr, outlining the state's role in their collection and distribution.

Article 245 of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973 specifically deals with the role of the armed forces in aid of civil power, authorizing their use to maintain public order and security when required.

Governor's Rule in a province due to failure of constitutional machinery is imposed under Article 238 of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973. This article specifically deals with the suspension of a provincial government and the assumption of its functions by the Governor.

Article 51 of the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan was amended by the 24th Constitutional Amendment, which dealt with the composition and election of the National Assembly.

The Constitution of Pakistan (1962) provided for a division of powers through three lists of subjects: Federal, Provincial, and Concurrent, which defined the legislative competencies of the Federation and the Provinces.

The principle that the future form of government would be federal, involving both provinces and Indian states, was indeed settled during the 1st Round Table Conference. This conference discussed constitutional reforms and federal structure for British India.

The main difficulty delaying Pakistan's constitution making was the disagreement over the distribution of powers between the Federal and Provincial Governments, which caused significant political conflict and delayed consensus.

The Legal Framework Order (LFO), which unilaterally amended the Constitution of Pakistan, was issued by General Yahya Khan in 1970 to lay down the rules for the general elections and constitutional amendments.

The institution of Mohtasib in Pakistan was established by the Presidential Order of 1983 to address grievances against maladministration. This is a specific legal and administrative measure, not directly established by the Constitution of 1973 or Article 276 of the 1962 Constitution.

In March 1942, Stafford Cripps came to the Indian subcontinent with proposals known as the Cripps Mission, aiming to resolve constitutional issues during British rule. This is a well-documented historical event.

According to the Constitution of Pakistan, in the absence of the President, the Chairman of the Senate acts as the acting President. This is a constitutional provision ensuring continuity of the presidency.

The 1973 Constitution of Pakistan originally contained 280 articles. This is confirmed by multiple authoritative sources including the Constitution text itself and reputable summaries. Although amendments have been made over time, the original constitution as adopted in 1973 had 280 articles. Therefore, the correct answer is option C (280). The original question had the correct option C in the choices but incorrectly marked option A (290) as the correct answer. This has been corrected.

The 1973 Constitution of Pakistan originally contained 8 schedules. These schedules provide detailed provisions related to various aspects of the constitution.