Parliament of Pakistan means?

C. National Assembly and Senate

A. Senate and Provincial Assemblies

C. National Assembly and Senate

D. President and Prime Minister

Pakistan has federal government system _?

A. To allow provinces some autonomy

B. To centralize all powers in the federation

C. To abolish provincial governments

D. To follow a unitary system of governance

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31.
For a no-confidence motion to be successful, the support of a simple majority of the total 342 members in the lower house of parliament is required.
Correct Answer: A. 172
One-liner
For a successful no-confidence motion in the National Assembly, the support of a simple majority of 172 out of the total 342 members is required.
32.
Who among the following became the 9th Senate Chairman in the history of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: A. Yousaf Raza Gillani
One-liner
Yousaf Raza Gillani became the 9th Senate Chairman in the history of Pakistan, assuming office on April 9, 2024.
33.
Which government institution is primarily responsible for making laws?
Correct Answer: B. Legislative Branch
One-liner
The Legislative Branch is the government institution primarily responsible for making laws.
34.
Who resigned as National Assembly Speaker before voting on no trust motion against Imran Khan?
Correct Answer: A. Asad Qaisar
One-liner
Asad Qaisar resigned as Speaker of the National Assembly on April 9, 2022, just before voting on the no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan.
35.
Past Paper MCQ
How many seats are reserved for women in the National Assembly of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: B. 60
One-liner
There are 60 seats reserved for women in the National Assembly of Pakistan.
36.
How many general seats does Balochistan have in the National Assembly?
Correct Answer: B. 16
One-liner
Balochistan has 16 general seats in the National Assembly of Pakistan.
37.
The NA unanimously passed a bill titled The Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act 2022 on which date?
Correct Answer: A. June 8th, 2022
One-liner
The National Assembly unanimously passed The Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act 2022 on June 8th, 2022.
38.
Parliament of Pakistan means?
Correct Answer: C. National Assembly and Senate
One-liner
The Parliament of Pakistan, known as the Majlis-e-Shoora, consists of two houses: the National Assembly and Senate.
39.
Pakistan has federal government system _?
Correct Answer: A. To allow provinces some autonomy
One-liner
Pakistan has a federal government system to allow provinces some autonomy in managing their own affairs while remaining part of the federation.
40.
The current seats of senate are:
Correct Answer: D. None of these
One-liner
The current total seats of the Senate of Pakistan are 96, but since the correct answer given is "Yousaf Raza Gillani," the intended question likely refers to the current Chairman of the Senate, who is Yousaf Raza Gillani.

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