About Constitutional Development in FSC Pakistan Studies
Constitutional Development is one of the 5 main chapters in our Federal Board FSC Pakistan Studies question bank (11th and 12th class), and about 11% of its real questions come from it. Tayyari Karo has 21 real questions on this chapter from 2024 to 2026; 9 are multiple choice and marked instantly, and the rest are short and long questions with a model answer. By difficulty: 14 medium, 4 hard, 3 easy.
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2026 Annual · 12th · Constitutional Development
Objectives Resolution was declared as the operative clause in:
- 1956 constitution
- 1962 constitution
- 1973 constitution
- 1935 Act
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Answer: C. 1973 constitution
The 1973 Constitution made the Objectives Resolution a substantive (operative) part of the Constitution via Article 2A, added in 1985, not merely a preamble as in earlier constitutions.
2025 2nd Annual · 11th · Constitutional Development
When was Pakistan constitutionally designated as the Islamic republic of Pakistan?
- 1950 A.D
- 1953 A.D
- 1956 A.D
- 1960 A.D
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Answer: C. 1956 A.D
Pakistan was constitutionally designated the 'Islamic Republic of Pakistan' under the 1956 Constitution.
2025 2nd Annual · 12th · Constitutional Development
Who was the first Prime Minister of Pakistan?
- Muhammad Ali Bogra
- Liaquat Ali Khan
- Khawaja Nazimuddin
- Chaudhry Muhammad Ali
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Answer: B. Liaquat Ali Khan
Liaquat Ali Khan became Pakistan's first Prime Minister upon independence in 1947, serving until his assassination in 1951.
2025 2nd Annual · 12th · Constitutional Development
Which is the highest judicial institution in Pakistan?
- Supreme Court
- Tribunal Court
- High Court
- Federal Shariat Court
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Answer: A. Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of Pakistan is the apex/highest judicial institution in the country's court hierarchy.
2024 Annual · 12th · Constitutional Development
Objectives Resolution (1949) suggested which form of government?
- Autocratic
- Unitary
- Presidential
- Parliamentary
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Answer: D. Parliamentary
The Objectives Resolution of 1949 envisaged a parliamentary, federal form of government based on Islamic principles of democracy, freedom, equality and social justice.
2024 Annual · 12th · Constitutional Development
Prime Minister of Pakistan selects ________ percent members of its cabinet from the Senate.
- 75
- 25
- 50
- 60
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Answer: B. 25
Under the 1973 Constitution, the Prime Minister must select at least 25% of the federal cabinet from members of the Senate.
2026 Annual · 12th · Constitutional Development
What role does political instability play in undermining national solidarity? (Any two points)
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Two points on how political instability undermines national solidarity: (1) frequent changes of government and weak, short-lived administrations prevent consistent long-term policies, eroding public trust in the state and its institutions; (2) political instability often deepens ethnic and provincial divisions, as competing groups blame each other for governance failures, weakening the sense of shared national purpose and unity.
2025 2nd Annual · 12th · Constitutional Development
What is the role of judiciary in Pakistan? (Any three points)
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Three points on the role of the judiciary in Pakistan: (1) it interprets the Constitution and laws, ensuring they conform to fundamental rights and (per Article 227) Islamic injunctions; (2) it provides justice and dispute resolution between citizens, and between citizens and the state; (3) it exercises judicial review, checking the actions of the executive and legislature to maintain the rule of law and constitutional balance among institutions.