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Forms Of Government

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Political Science

Government by old people is termed as __________?

A
Monarchy
B
Gerontocracy
C
Paedocracy
D
Autocracy
Explanation and memory cue

Government by old people is called gerontocracy, where elders hold the power. This term directly relates to rule by the elderly, unlike monarchy (rule by a king or queen), paedocracy (rule by children), or autocracy (rule by one person).

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Types Of Government

easy
Political Science

A system of government controlled by persons of high intellectual ability is?

A
oligarchy
B
democracy
C
meritocracy
D
theocracy
Explanation and memory cue

A meritocracy is a system of government where power is held by individuals selected on the basis of their intellectual ability and merit. This matches the description of control by persons of high intellectual ability.

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Pakistani Constitutional Amendments

medium
Political Science

During Asif Ali Zardari’s first term, which major event strengthened democracy?

A
18th Amendment
B
8th Amendment
C
National Reconciliation Ordinance
D
Legal Framework Order
Explanation and memory cue

The 18th Amendment, passed during Asif Ali Zardari's first term as President of Pakistan, significantly strengthened democracy by reducing presidential powers and enhancing parliamentary sovereignty. This amendment is widely regarded as a milestone in Pakistan's democratic development.

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SAARC

easy2021FIA ASI Paper 21-12-2021
Political ScienceFIA

How many countries are members of SAARC?

A
6
B
7
C
8
D
9
Explanation and memory cue

SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) currently has 8 member countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

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Pakistan governance

easy2021FIA ASI Paper 21-12-2021
Political ScienceFIA

Who becomes Acting President in the absence of the President of Pakistan?

A
Speaker National Assembly
B
Chairman Senate
C
Chairman NAB
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

In Pakistan, if the President is absent or unable to perform duties, the Chairman of the Senate becomes the Acting President as per the Constitution of Pakistan. This ensures continuity of the presidential office.

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Political terms

easy2021
Political ScienceFIA

The new government was replaced by a _____?

A
Coup de grace
B
coup d'état
C
Coup d'man
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

A 'coup d'état' refers to the sudden overthrow or replacement of a government, which fits the context of the question. The other options are either incorrect terms or unrelated phrases.

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Political terms

easy2021
Political ScienceFIA

The military coup imposed a ____________ regime.

A
Anarchy
B
Almighty
C
Dictatorial
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

A military coup typically results in a dictatorial regime, where power is concentrated in the hands of a few or a single ruler, often bypassing democratic processes. 'Dictorial' is a misspelling of 'dictatorial,' which correctly describes such a regime.

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Pakistani legislature (National Assembly general seats)

easy2021
Political ScienceFIA

How many general seats are there in the National Assembly of Pakistan?

A
266
B
267
C
268
D
269
Explanation and memory cue

The National Assembly of Pakistan currently has a total of 342 seats, including 60 reserved for women and 10 for non-Muslims. The number of general seats, which are directly elected through first-past-the-post voting in single-member constituencies, is 266. This is confirmed by multiple authoritative sources including the Constitution of Pakistan and recent official data. Therefore, the correct number of general seats is 266, which corresponds to option A.

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NATO headquarters city

easy2021
Political ScienceFIA

The headquarters of NATO is located in the city _____?

A
Brussels
B
New York
C
London
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The headquarters of NATO is located in Brussels, Belgium. This is the official and well-known location of NATO's main administrative offices.

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US president tenure

easy2021
Political ScienceFIA

The tenure of the US president is:

A
4 years
B
5 years
C
6 years
D
7 years
Explanation and memory cue

The tenure of the US president is four years per term, as established by the US Constitution. Presidents may serve a maximum of two terms, totaling eight years.