1973 Constitution of Pakistan MCQs for SPSC, FPSC & STS BPS 05–15. Articles, Fundamental Rights, Senate, National Assembly & 18th Amendment explained.
The 1973 Constitution of Pakistan was passed unanimously on 10 April 1973 and enforced on 14 August 1973 under Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. It established a bicameral parliament, federal parliamentary system, and guaranteed fundamental human rights under Articles 8 to 28.
| Institution / Topic | Article / Number | Key Constitutional Provision |
|---|---|---|
| Enforcement Date | 14 August 1973 | Passed unanimously by National Assembly on 10 April 1973 |
| State Religion | Article 2 | Islam shall be the State religion of Pakistan |
| Right to Fair Trial | Article 10-A | Inserted via 18th Amendment in 2010 |
| Right to Free Education | Article 25-A | Free and compulsory education for children aged 5 to 16 |
| National Assembly Seats | 336 Seats (Post-25th Amend) | 266 General, 60 Reserved for Women, 10 Non-Muslims |
| Senate Seats | 96 Seats (Post-FATA merger) | 23 per province + 4 Islamabad (Continuous body, 6-year terms) |
Correct Option: Option B (Article 25-A)
Article 25-A was introduced by the 18th Constitutional Amendment (2010), placing a constitutional obligation on the state to provide free education to children aged 5-16.
Correct Option: Option C (1973 Constitution)
Both the 1956 and 1962 Constitutions featured a unicameral parliament. The 1973 Constitution introduced the Senate as the upper house to ensure equal provincial representation.
Article 25-A, inserted via the 18th Amendment in 2010, mandates that the State shall provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age of five to sixteen years.
Senators serve a term of six years, with half of the Senate retiring every three years.