Constitution Making (1947-56)

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What does the Constitution set out?

  • Historical background of the country
  • The framework for governance and exercise of power (correct)
  • Administrative procedures for local governments
  • Directive principles for foreign affairs

Which document became the Interim Constitution of Pakistan in 1947?

  • Modified Government of India Act (1935) (correct)
  • Board of Talimat-i-Islamia
  • First BPC Report (1950)
  • Objectives Resolution (Lecture 16)

What was the main purpose of the Constituent Assembly (CA)?

  • Implementing international policies
  • Framing the Constitution (correct)
  • Overseeing religious institutions
  • Managing economic development

What were the grounds adopted for the future constitution in the Objectives Resolution?

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What was the structure proposed for the legislature in the First BPC Report (1950)?

<p>Two houses of parliament - Upper (House of Units), Lower (House of People) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role did the Basic Principles Committee (BPC) play in constitution making?

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Who had discretionary, emergency, appointment, and other powers as described in the text?

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What was the criticism of the Second BPC Report from 1952 primarily related to?

<p>Language issue (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which report promised that lawmaking would be in accordance with Islamic principles?

<p>Second Report (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was promised to be Muslim with no change in powers according to the Third Report by Muhammad Ali Formula?

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What did the politicians from Punjab particularly deplore about the Second BPC Report?

<p>Formation of Upper House on representation basis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who could be impeached by Parliament with a 2/3 majority as mentioned in the text?

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