About Constitutional Development in Matric Pakistan Studies
Constitutional Development is one of the 8 main chapters in our Federal Board Matric Pakistan Studies question bank (9th and 10th class), and about 10% of its real questions come from it. Tayyari Karo has 27 real questions on this chapter from 2023 to 2026; 10 are multiple choice and marked instantly, and the rest are short and long questions with a model answer. By difficulty: 21 medium, 6 easy.
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2026 Annual · 10th · Constitutional Development
Objectives Resolution laid the foundation of:
- Economic policy
- Foreign policy
- Constitutional development
- Trade development
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Answer: C. Constitutional development
The Objectives Resolution (1949) became the guiding foundation for Pakistan's subsequent constitutional development.
2026 Annual · 10th · Constitutional Development
The 1956 Constitution provided a:
- Presidential system
- Parliamentary system
- One-party system
- Dictatorship
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Answer: B. Parliamentary system
The 1956 Constitution established a parliamentary form of government with a Prime Minister as chief executive.
2025 1st Annual · 10th · Constitutional Development
All provinces have equal representation in:
- Senate
- National Assembly
- Provincial Assembly
- Supreme Court
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Answer: A. Senate
The Senate gives equal representation to all four provinces regardless of population, unlike the National Assembly which is based on population.
2025 2nd Annual · 10th · Constitutional Development
Both 1956 and 1962 Constitutions required ________ to be Muslim.
- Chairman Senate
- Prime Minister
- Speaker
- President
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Answer: D. President
Both the 1956 and 1962 Constitutions required the Head of State (President) of Pakistan to be a Muslim.
2024 Annual · 9th · Constitutional Development
The administrative structure of Islamic Republic of Pakistan according to 1956 constitution is:
- Provincial
- Central
- Federal
- Semi Federal
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Answer: C. Federal
The 1956 Constitution established Pakistan as a Federal Islamic Republic with a bicameral-style division of powers between centre and provinces.
2024 Annual · 10th · Constitutional Development
According to 1973 constitution Bi-cameral legislature (parliament) in Pakistan is composed of:
- Senate and provincial assembly
- Senate and national assembly
- National assembly and provincial assembly
- Senate and supreme court
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Answer: B. Senate and national assembly
Under the 1973 Constitution, Pakistan's bicameral parliament consists of the Senate (upper house) and the National Assembly (lower house).
2026 Annual · 10th · Constitutional Development
Write any two features of 1973 constitution.
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Two features: (1) it created a federal parliamentary system of government with powers shared between the centre and provinces; (2) it guaranteed fundamental rights and an independent judiciary to protect citizens against arbitrary state action.
2025 2nd Annual · 10th · Constitutional Development
Why free press and equality are essential for any country? (Four points)
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Four points: (1) a free press keeps citizens informed about government actions and policies, enabling informed civic participation; (2) it acts as a watchdog against corruption and abuse of power, holding leaders accountable; (3) equality before the law ensures fair treatment for all citizens regardless of status, building trust in state institutions; (4) together, free press and equality strengthen democratic governance and social stability by giving all voices a fair chance to be heard and protected.