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FG Sir Syed College

Pakistan Studies
Intermediate (Short & Objectives)
Chapter 5
There are ……………. governments in the federation of Pakistan
A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 ` D. 5
………….. said Ram Rajiya will be a govt. identical with Hazrat Omer (RA) and Hazrat Abu Bakr's RA Govt.
A. Gandhi B. Quai-e-Azam RA C. Allama Iqbal D. Maulana M. Ali Jauhar
French philosopher ………………very much impressed by the govt. system of Prophet (SAW) and Pious Caliphs
A. Aristotle B. Plato C. Rousseau D. None of them
New system of the district govt. is of …………..tiers.
A. Two B. Three C. Four ` D. Five
Hazrat Umer RA ruled the Khilafat from 634 to ………
A. 642 B. 643 C. 644 ` D.645
National Assembly (Population based 342) is elected for a period of ………….. years.
A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 ` D. 6
National Assembly and Senate put together are called………….
A. Parliament B. Executive C. Legislature` D. Cabinet
Lower age limit for a National Assembly candidate is ……….. and Senate 30.
A. 25 B. 30 C. 35 ` D. 45
The PM is bound to select at least ……………% of the members of his cabinet from Senate
A. 1/4 B. 2/3 C. 3/4 ` D. 4/5
A union council consist of at least ……………members.
A. 16 B. 21 C. 25 ` D. 30
Chairperson of the Senate is called ………………
A. Chairman B. Speaker C. President` D. Head
District council contain ……..% of minority members.
A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5
Age limit for President of Pakistan is ……………..years.
A. 25 B. 30 C. 35 ` D. 45
According to devolution power plan 2000 a union council should consist of 33% women representation.
President may issue an ordinance in capital and governor in the province for a period of 4 months (120 days)
Constitutional head of the state is President (protocol wise high profile person)
In the parliamentary constitution, PM is executive head of state
In the parliamentary constitution, Head of National Assembly is called Speaker
National Assembly controls the financial matters of Pakistan
A judge cab be removed from his office on the recommendation of Supreme judicial council
President can dissolve the National Assembly on the advice of PM, in this case he is bound to held election within 90
days
Gen. Pervez Musharraf assumed the power as Chief Executive after dismissing the civil govt on 12thOct 1999
National Assembly can force PM and his cabinet to resign office by passing non-confidence motion
President nominate the chief Justice of Pakistan, President with consultation of chief justice select judges of Supreme
Court
TMO is Tehsil Municipal officer and DCO is Dist. Co-ordination officer
Head of district was called Nazim, and Naib Nazim (deputy) performed as a speaker of district assembly
Devolution plan gave great importance to the basic & computer education

Chapter 5, Short Questions

1. Areas of Islamic Republic of Pakistan
The Constitution says that the Islamic Republic of Pakistan will be a federal state constituted of the areas falling in
three categories.
1. Four provinces; the Punjab, Sindh, the KPK and Baluchistan.
2. Federal Capital (Islamabad) and areas adjoining it.
3. Tribal areas adjoining the KPK and Baluchistan.
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2. Federal list (important subjects)

 Armed forces,
 Banking,
 Currency,
 Foreign exchange,
 Citizenship,
 Nuclear energy and Planning
 Foreign Affairs
 Communication

1. Concurrent list (important)

 Education,
 Zakat,
 Tourism,
 Health,
 Newspaper and Civil Law
 Family Planning
 Irrigation
 Armaments

2. Federal Judiciary
Supreme Court was established under 1973 constitution. It consists of one chief justice and a number of judges. Chief
justice is appointed by president, and judges are appointed by president with consultation of chief justice. Only
supreme judicial council can removed any judge. Every one falls within its jurisdiction.

3. Devolution Power Plan

Gen. Pervez Musharraf assumed power as Chief Executive after removing the civil government on October 12th, 1999.
In the year 2001 he introduced a new system of local governments which he named "Devolution Power and
Responsibility Plan. Main philosophy underlying this system, as its title shows, was to devolve powers and
responsibilities, regarding governmental affairs, to the "grass-root-level". Devolution Plan gave a four tier system of
local government i.e. Union Council, City District, Tehsil Council ad District Council.

4. Obstacles in the Way of Good Governance

5. Hazrat Omer’s RA System of Accountability

Hazrat Omer RA was all time ready to answer any question; He was not only harsh and vigilant to his governors but
applied the law of double punishment to Ameer’s family by giving punishment to his son. Hazrat Omer RA took oath
from each governor on four principles.
 He will not ride the Turkish horse.
 He will not eat refined flour.
 He will not wear thin cloth.
 He will not set gatekeeper.

6. Hazrat Omer’s RA system of Social Security

Social security system was on its climax during Hazrat Omer RA rule. Hazrat Omer RA established a system of permanent
financial support for widows and orphans. Hazrat Omer RA fixed an amount for the purchase of milk for new born
babies. Hazrat Omer RA often said that “Omer will be held accountable if a dog at the bank of Dajlah dies of hunger.”

7. Four Tiers of District Government

 Union council,
 City district,
 Tehsil council,
 District council
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8. Citizen Community Boards
Citizen community boards were established under the devolution power plan, purpose of establishing of these boards
was to create environment for citizen’s participation in the govt. affairs at gross root level. These boards were also
formed for managing hospitals, basic health units, educational and other public institutions.

1. National Assembly
NA (lower house) consists of the 342 members. It is elected for 5 years on universal adult franchise. All citizens of 25
years age are eligible for its membership. Head of NA is called speaker. The NA enjoys full control of the financial
matters. PM is bound to elect at least 3/4 of its cabinet members from NA.

2. Senate
Senate (Upper house) consists of the 104 members. Its members are elected for 6 years. Any registered voter of 30
years age is eligible for its membership. Head of the senate is called chairman senate. PM is bound to elect at least
1/4 of its cabinet members from Senate. It is permanent house and can’t be dissolved.

3. Prime Minister
Prime minister is the chief executive of the country. It is elected for five years from National Assembly. Prime Minister
is bound to elect at least 3/4 of its cabinet members from National Assembly and at least 1/4 of its cabinet members
from Senate. The National Assembly Scan force PM to resign by passing no-confidence motion.

4. President
President is the constitutional head of the country. His age limit is 45 years. It is elected for five years, protocol wise he
is the highest authority of the country. The president can promulgate ordinance for 4 months. The president can
dissolve the NA and Provincial Assemblies on the advice of PM.

5. Define Legislative.
Legislative is a law making body, it is also known as Parliament. There are two houses of Parliament, National
Assembly and Senate. National assembly is called lower house, while Senate is called upper house.

6. Write legislation process of the Parliament.

A draft is prepared at the initial stage, then it is presented in the both houses. It is mandatory to pass all the bills with
2/3 majority of the present members of the Parliament.