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Constitution 1956: questions and answer review

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1. In Pre-1956, there were 54 subjects on the Provincial List. However, these subjects were increased in Post-1956 to_____?

صوبائی فہرست میں 1956 سے پہلے 54 مضامین تھے۔ تاہم، ان مضامین کو 1956 کے بعد میں بڑھا کر _____ کیا گیا؟

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Answer: 94

Explanation The Constitution of 1956 provided for the federal form of government with three lists of subjects: federal, provincial and concurrent. The federal list consisted of 33 items , provincial of 94 items , and a concurrent list of 19 items .

2. The first Martial Law was imposed in Pakistan in the which year?

پاکستان میں پہلا مارشل لاء کس سال لگایا گیا؟

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Answer: 1958

Explanation The first martial law was imposed on 07-October-1958 . Skandar Ali Mirza abrogates the constitution of 1956 on 07-October-1958 . At the time of the first Martial Law: Ayoub Khan was made chief of martial law after this abrogation . F eroz Khan Noun was the prime minister ****** There are a total of four martial laws Implemented in Pakistan from 1947 to 2022 Sr# Martial Law Number Date of Martial Law Martial Law Implemented by 1 First Martial Law 7th October 1958 Iskandar Mirza 2 2nd Martial Law 25th March 1969 General Yahya Khan 3 3rd Martial Law 25th July 1977 General Zia ul Haq 4 4th Martial Law 12th October 1999 General Pervaiz Musharraf

3. The draft of the First Constitution of Pakistan was introduced in the Assembly on ______ and passed by the Assembly on ______, and assent was given by the Governor General on _______?

پاکستان کے پہلے آئین کا مسودہ ______ کو اسمبلی میں پیش کیا گیا اور ______ کو اسمبلی سے منظور ہوا، اور گورنر جنرل نے _______ کو منظوری دی؟

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Answer: 9th January 1956, 29th February 1956, 2nd March, 1956

Explanation The draft of this Constitution was introduced in the Assembly on 9th January 1956 and was passed by the Assembly on 29th February 1956 . The assent was given on it by the Governor General on 2nd March 1956 . This Constitution was enforced with effect from 23rd March 1956 .

4. Constitution of 1956 remained implemented for _____?

سن 1956 کا آئین _____ تک نافذ رہا؟

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Answer: 2 years and 6 months

Explanation All important questions of "the 1956 constitution" 1956 constitution is promulgated on 23 March 1956 *** Iskander Mirza abrogated the 1956 constitution *** Both Urdu and Bengali were declared as official and national languages of Pakistan in the 1956 constitution *** Constitution of 1956 · Pakistan was declared as the Islamic Republic *** In 1956 the designation of Governor General changed to President **** 40 years was the age prescribed for president in the 1956 constitution ** The Constitution of 1956 contained 234 articles divided into thirteen parts and six schedules ** The constitution of 1956 remained implemented for 2 years 6 months and 14 days. ** The constitution of 1956 provided a Parliamentary form of government for the country. ** 1956 constitution legislature was Unicameral ** The Constitution of 1956 provided for a federal system with the principle of parity between East Pakistan and West Pakistan ND27-12-2022

5. Which constitution adopted both Urdu & Bengali as national languages?

کس آئین نے اردو اور بنگالی دونوں کو قومی زبانوں کے طور پر اپنایا؟

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Answer: Both A & B

Explanation Both Urdu and Bengali were declared as official and national languages of Pakistan in the 1956 constitution Urdu and Bengali Was The Official Language Declared In the 1962 Constitution

6. Which resolution serves as a guide for all the constitutions of Pakistan?

کونسا قرارداد پاکستان کے تمام آئین کے لئے رہبر کا کام کرتا ہے؟

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Answer: Objectives Resolution

Explanation The Objectives Resolution (1949) serves as the guiding principle for all constitutions of Pakistan. It outlines that sovereignty belongs to Allah , and the state will enable Muslims to live according to Islamic principles while respecting minorities . It was passed by the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan on 12 March 1949 . Last verified on 16-03-2026

7. Which great problem became a hurdle in the way of formation of the first Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan?

کون سا بڑا مسئلہ اسلامی جمہوریہ پاکستان کے پہلے آئین کے قیام کی راہ میں رکاوٹ بن گیا؟

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Answer: Language problem

Explanation The Urdu-Bengali language controversy created serious conflict between East and West Pakistan after independence. This dispute delayed consensus in the Constituent Assembly, becoming a major hurdle in framing the first Constitution (1956).

8. In the year _______ Pakistan became an Islamic Republic?

پاکستان کس سال اسلامی جمہوری ملک بنا؟

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Answer: 1956

Explanation Pakistan officially became an Islamic Republic on March 23, 1956 After nine years of efforts, Pakistan successfully framed a constitution. The Constituent Assembly adopted it on February 29, 1956. The constitution consisted of 234 articles divided into 13 parts and 6 schedules. March 23rd became Pakistan's Republic Day.

9. What is the other name of Mohammad Ali Bogra Formula?

محمد علی بوگرہ فارمولے کا دوسرا نام کیا ہے؟

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Answer: Constitutional Formula

Explanation Constitutional Formulathe another name of Mohammad Ali Bogra Formula The Bogra Formula was a political compromise presented and proposed by Prime Minister Bogra on 7 October 1953 The Bogra Formula sought to permanently abolish the Governor-General and to be replaced with the elected figurehead presidency. Mohammad Ali Bogra was the 2nd Bengali to serve as Prime Minister of Pakistan. Sahibzada Mohammad Ali Bogra was the 3rd Prime Minister of Pakistan from 17 April 1953 till 12 August 1955. He was the 3rd & 7th Minister of Foreign Affairs from 13 June 1962 till 23 January 1963 Bogra was Minister of Defence from 17 April 1953 to 24 October 1954. ND5-07-2023 ND17-7-2023

10. How many articles were there in the constitution of 1956?

انیس سو چھپن کے آئین میں کتنے آرٹیکل تھے؟

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Answer: 234 Articles

Explanation All important questions of "the 1956 constitution" 1956 constitution is promulgated on 23 March 1956 *** Iskander Mirza abrogated the 1956 constitution *** Both Urdu and Bengali were declared as official and national languages of Pakistan in the 1956 constitution *** Constitution of 1956 · Pakistan was declared as the Islamic Republic *** In 1956 the designation of Governor General changed to President **** 40 years was the age prescribed for president in the 1956 constitution ** The Constitution of 1956 contained 234 articles divided into thirteen parts and six schedules ** The constitution of 1956 remained implemented for 2 years 6 months and 14 days. ** The constitution of 1956 provided a Parliamentary form of government for the country. ** 1956 constitution legislature was Unicameral ** The Constitution of 1956 provided for a federal system with the principle of parity between East Pakistan and West Pakistan

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