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  1. Who is regarded as the father of modern jurisprudence?
    Answer: John Austin

  2. The study of law is called?
    Answer: Jurisprudence

  3. Which country’s legal system is based on Common Law?
    Answer: England

  4. The concept of “Rule of Law” was introduced by?
    Answer: A.V. Dicey

  5. Which is the supreme law of Pakistan?
    Answer: Constitution of Pakistan

  6. In which year the first Constitution of Pakistan was enforced?
    Answer: 1956

  7. The 1973 Constitution of Pakistan was passed under whose leadership?
    Answer: Zulfikar Ali Bhutto

  8. Article 19 of Pakistan’s Constitution deals with?
    Answer: Freedom of Speech

  9. The highest court in Pakistan is?
    Answer: Supreme Court

  10. The term “Habeas Corpus” means?
    Answer: Produce the body

  11. The law which deals with crimes is called?
    Answer: Criminal Law

  12. The law which deals with property rights is called?
    Answer: Civil Law

  13. The law of tort deals with?
    Answer: Civil wrongs

  14. Who is the father of International Law?
    Answer: Hugo Grotius

  15. The UN Charter was signed in which year?
    Answer: 1945

  16. Who appoints judges of the Supreme Court in Pakistan?
    Answer: President of Pakistan

  17. What is the minimum age for becoming President of Pakistan?
    Answer: 45 years

  18. Article 6 of Pakistan’s Constitution deals with?
    Answer: High Treason

  19. Which amendment in Pakistan Constitution is called the “Mother of All Amendments”?
    Answer: 18th Amendment

  20. Which article of Constitution provides right to education?
    Answer: Article 25-A

  21. The law of evidence in Pakistan is governed by?
    Answer: Qanoon-e-Shahadat Order, 1984

  22. Who was the first Chief Justice of Pakistan?
    Answer: Justice Abdul Rashid

  23. Article 58(2)(b) was inserted by which amendment?
    Answer: 8th Amendment

  24. Who can dissolve the National Assembly in Pakistan?
    Answer: President

  25. Which court is called the “court of last resort”?
    Answer: Supreme Court

  26. The right to information is ensured under which Article?
    Answer: Article 19-A

  27. The law of inheritance for Muslims is derived from?
    Answer: Quran and Sunnah

  28. Who is considered as the father of Islamic jurisprudence?
    Answer: Imam Abu Hanifa

  29. Which law deals with family matters?
    Answer: Family Law

  30. What is the minimum age for becoming Prime Minister of Pakistan?
    Answer: 25 years

  31. Who was the first Law Minister of Pakistan?
    Answer: Jogendra Nath Mandal

  32. Which law is related to contracts in Pakistan?
    Answer: Contract Act, 1872

  33. Which law deals with companies?
    Answer: Companies Act, 2017

  34. Who interprets the Constitution?
    Answer: Supreme Court

  35. Which law governs local governments in Pakistan?
    Answer: Local Government Acts of Provinces

  36. Which is the lower house of Pakistan’s Parliament?
    Answer: National Assembly

  37. Which is the upper house of Pakistan’s Parliament?
    Answer: Senate

  38. The International Court of Justice is located in?
    Answer: The Hague, Netherlands

  39. Who was the first female judge of Supreme Court of Pakistan?
    Answer: Justice Ayesha Malik

  40. The Penal Code of Pakistan was originally called?
    Answer: Indian Penal Code

  41. Who prepared the Objectives Resolution of Pakistan?
    Answer: Liaquat Ali Khan

  42. Which article ensures equality before law?
    Answer: Article 25

  43. The first law college in Pakistan was established in?
    Answer: Lahore

  44. The law of succession is governed in Pakistan by?
    Answer: Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961

  45. Who appoints the Attorney General of Pakistan?
    Answer: President

  46. The UN’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted in?
    Answer: 1948

  47. The right to vote in Pakistan is granted at the age of?
    Answer: 18 years

  48. The International Criminal Court (ICC) was established in?
    Answer: 2002

  49. The term “actus reus” refers to?
    Answer: Guilty act

  50. The term “mens rea” refers to?
    Answer: Guilty mind

  51. Which branch of law deals with treaties between states?
    Answer: International Law

  52. What does ADR stand for in law?
    Answer: Alternative Dispute Resolution

  53. Which article ensures independence of judiciary in Pakistan?
    Answer: Article 175

  54. The law relating to juveniles is called?
    Answer: Juvenile Justice System Act

  55. The Constitution of Pakistan has how many Articles?
    Answer: 280+ (changes with amendments)

  56. Who was the author of “Spirit of Laws”?
    Answer: Montesquieu

  57. The Universal Adult Franchise was granted in Pakistan in?
    Answer: 1970 elections

  58. The law of defamation is related to?
    Answer: Reputation

  59. The principle of “Stare Decisis” means?
    Answer: To stand by decided cases

  60. The Magna Carta was signed in?
    Answer: 1215

  61. The law relating to labor rights is?
    Answer: Labor Laws

  62. Who was the first female law graduate of Pakistan?
    Answer: Shaista Suhrawardy Ikramullah

  63. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights was adopted in?
    Answer: 1966

  64. Which is the smallest unit of legislation?
    Answer: Article / Section

  65. The principle of “Double Jeopardy” means?
    Answer: No one can be tried twice for the same offense

  66. The law of evidence excludes?
    Answer: Hearsay

  67. The punishment for blasphemy in Pakistan is under which section?
    Answer: Section 295 of PPC

  68. The law related to cybercrime in Pakistan is?
    Answer: PECA 2016 (Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act)

  69. Who enforces law in Pakistan?
    Answer: Police

  70. The role of Ombudsman is to?
    Answer: Address public grievances

  71. The term “Constitution” means?
    Answer: Supreme law of the land

  72. Which law deals with environmental protection?
    Answer: Environmental Protection Act

  73. Who can proclaim emergency in Pakistan?
    Answer: President

  74. The doctrine of separation of powers was given by?
    Answer: Montesquieu

  75. Who is the guardian of the Constitution?
    Answer: Judiciary

  76. The law of arbitration deals with?
    Answer: Settlement outside court

  77. Which law regulates elections in Pakistan?
    Answer: Election Act, 2017

  78. Which article prohibits slavery and forced labor?
    Answer: Article 11

  79. Which law deals with narcotics in Pakistan?
    Answer: Control of Narcotics Substances Act, 1997

  80. Who is called the “Defender of the Constitution”?
    Answer: Supreme Court

  81. The principle “No crime without law” is called?
    Answer: Nulla poena sine lege

  82. The right to fair trial is guaranteed under which Article?
    Answer: Article 10-A

  83. Who was the first female Speaker of National Assembly of Pakistan?
    Answer: Fahmida Mirza

  84. The law of contempt of court is meant to?
    Answer: Protect dignity of court

  85. Which law deals with copyrights?
    Answer: Copyright Ordinance 1962

  86. The law related to patents in Pakistan is?
    Answer: Patents Ordinance 2000

  87. The law related to trademarks in Pakistan is?
    Answer: Trade Marks Ordinance 2001

  88. The legal age of marriage in Pakistan is?
    Answer: 18 years

  89. Which law governs banking in Pakistan?
    Answer: Banking Companies Ordinance 1962

  90. Which law deals with anti-terrorism?
    Answer: Anti-Terrorism Act 1997

  91. The concept of “checks and balances” was introduced in which constitution?
    Answer: U.S. Constitution

  92. The UN has how many official languages?
    Answer: Six

  93. Which article of Pakistan’s Constitution deals with right to fair trial?
    Answer: Article 10-A

  94. Which amendment reduced the President’s powers in Pakistan?
    Answer: 18th Amendment

  95. The power of judicial review is held by?
    Answer: Judiciary

  96. The International Court of Justice judges are elected for how many years?
    Answer: 9 years

  97. Which article ensures freedom of religion in Pakistan?
    Answer: Article 20

  98. The principle “innocent until proven guilty” belongs to?
    Answer: Criminal Law

  99. The first law school in the world was established in?
    Answer: Bologna, Italy

  100. The General Assembly of UN has how many members?
    Answer: 193

  101. Which article deals with right to assemble peacefully in Pakistan?
    Answer: Article 16

  102. The concept of Fundamental Rights comes from which constitution?
    Answer: U.S. Constitution

  103. Who wrote “Leviathan”?
    Answer: Thomas Hobbes

  104. The ICC (International Criminal Court) tries which crimes?
    Answer: War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

  105. The first written code of law was?
    Answer: Code of Hammurabi

  106. The right to privacy is ensured under which article in Pakistan?
    Answer: Article 14

  107. The Federal Shariat Court was established in which year?
    Answer: 1980

  108. The principle of “judicial independence” is ensured in which article?
    Answer: Article 175

  109. The law related to citizenship in Pakistan is?
    Answer: Citizenship Act, 1951

  110. Which law governs the armed forces?
    Answer: Pakistan Army Act, 1952

  111. The concept of equality before law is under which article?
    Answer: Article 25

  112. Which country has the world’s oldest written constitution still in use?
    Answer: USA

  113. Who was the first female High Court judge in Pakistan?
    Answer: Justice Majida Rizvi

  114. The law that governs banking in Pakistan is?
    Answer: State Bank Act, 1956

  115. Which amendment gave reserved seats for women in Pakistan?
    Answer: 17th Amendment

  116. Which article protects minorities’ rights in Pakistan?
    Answer: Article 36

  117. The writ of “Mandamus” means?
    Answer: We command

  118. The writ of “Certiorari” means?
    Answer: To be certified

  119. The writ of “Prohibition” means?
    Answer: To prohibit lower court

  120. The writ of “Quo Warranto” means?
    Answer: By what authority

  121. Who wrote “Two Treatises of Government”?
    Answer: John Locke

  122. Which article provides for emergency in Pakistan?
    Answer: Article 232

  123. Which is the oldest political party in Pakistan?
    Answer: Muslim League

  124. Who can appoint governors in Pakistan?
    Answer: President

  125. The law of succession for Christians is governed by?
    Answer: Succession Act, 1925

  126. The principle “Fiat Justitia Ruat Caelum” means?
    Answer: Let justice be done though the heavens fall

  127. Which amendment is called the Women Protection Amendment?
    Answer: 18th Amendment (various protections)

  128. Which article deals with prohibition of torture?
    Answer: Article 14(2)

  129. The law relating to juvenile courts in Pakistan is?
    Answer: Juvenile Justice System Act 2018

  130. Which article protects property rights?
    Answer: Article 23

  131. The President of Pakistan is elected for how many years?
    Answer: 5 years

  132. The Constitution of 1973 has how many schedules?
    Answer: 7

  133. Which article deals with national language of Pakistan?
    Answer: Article 251

  134. The 1973 Constitution was enforced on?
    Answer: 14 August 1973

  135. The highest court of appeal in Pakistan is?
    Answer: Supreme Court

  136. Which article deals with freedom of trade and business?
    Answer: Article 18

  137. The first Martial Law in Pakistan was imposed in?
    Answer: 1958

  138. The International Court of Justice is composed of how many judges?
    Answer: 15

  139. The principle of “sovereignty of parliament” is from which system?
    Answer: British Constitution

  140. Who is regarded as the “Father of International Law”?
    Answer: Hugo Grotius

  141. The Magna Carta was signed in?
    Answer: 1215

  142. The UN Security Council has how many permanent members?
    Answer: 5

  143. The first female judge of the International Court of Justice was?
    Answer: Dame Rosalyn Higgins

  144. The law relating to crimes and punishment is called?
    Answer: Criminal Law

  145. The law relating to disputes between individuals is called?
    Answer: Civil Law

  146. The power of courts to declare laws unconstitutional is called?
    Answer: Judicial Review

  147. The Supreme Court of the USA was established in?
    Answer: 1789

  148. The famous case of “Brown v. Board of Education” was about?
    Answer: Racial segregation in schools

  149. The legal principle “Caveat Emptor” means?
    Answer: Let the buyer beware

  150. The Indian Constitution was adopted in?
    Answer: 1949

  151. The legal term “Sub Judice” means?
    Answer: Under judicial consideration

  152. The law relating to contracts is?
    Answer: Contract Law

  153. The law relating to property is?
    Answer: Property Law

  154. The first Constitution of USA was called?
    Answer: Articles of Confederation

  155. The Supreme Court of Pakistan consists of how many judges (approx.)?
    Answer: 17

  156. The basic law of a country is called?
    Answer: Constitution

  157. Which branch of government enacts laws?
    Answer: Legislature

  158. Which branch of government executes laws?
    Answer: Executive

  159. Which branch of government interprets laws?
    Answer: Judiciary

  160. The legal principle “Res Ipsa Loquitur” means?
    Answer: The thing speaks for itself

  161. The principle “Volenti non fit injuria” means?
    Answer: To a willing person, no injury is done

  162. The principle “Injuria sine damnum” means?
    Answer: Legal injury without damage

  163. The principle “Damnum sine injuria” means?
    Answer: Damage without legal injury

  164. The law relating to family matters is?
    Answer: Family Law

  165. The law relating to employment matters is?
    Answer: Labor Law

  166. The law relating to environment is?
    Answer: Environmental Law

  167. The law relating to sea and ships is?
    Answer: Maritime Law

  168. The law relating to international relations is?
    Answer: International Law

  169. The International Court of Justice was established in?
    Answer: 1945

  170. The UN Headquarters is located at?
    Answer: New York

  171. The World Trade Organization (WTO) was established in?
    Answer: 1995

  172. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) was established in?
    Answer: 1944

  173. The World Bank was established in?
    Answer: 1944

  174. The principle of “Locus Standi” means?
    Answer: Right to be heard

  175. The principle of “Obiter Dicta” means?
    Answer: Things said by the way

  176. The principle of “Ratio Decidendi” means?
    Answer: Reason for the decision

  177. The law relating to patents and copyrights is?
    Answer: Intellectual Property Law

  178. The law relating to wills and inheritance is?
    Answer: Succession Law

  179. The principle of “Actio personalis moritur cum persona” means?
    Answer: Personal action dies with the person

  180. The principle of “Nemo dat quod non habet” means?
    Answer: No one can give what they do not have

  181. The first Constitution of Pakistan was abrogated in?
    Answer: 1958

  182. The Legal Framework Order (LFO) was issued in?
    Answer: 1970

  183. The Constitution of 1973 is the?
    Answer: Current Constitution of Pakistan

  184. The principle of “Pacta sunt servanda” means?
    Answer: Agreements must be kept

  185. The UN General Assembly consists of how many members?
    Answer: 193

  186. The principle of “Ignorantia juris non excusat” means?
    Answer: Ignorance of law is no excuse

  187. The principle of “Lex posterior derogat priori” means?
    Answer: Later law repeals earlier law

  188. The principle of “Lex specialis derogat generali” means?
    Answer: Special law overrides general law

  189. The principle of “Audi alteram partem” means?
    Answer: Hear the other side

  190. The principle of “Nemo judex in causa sua” means?
    Answer: No one can be a judge in his own case

  191. Who is regarded as the “Father of International Law”?
    Answer: Hugo Grotius

  192. The principle of “Audi alteram partem” means?
    Answer: Hear the other side

  193. The term “Corpus Juris Civilis” is associated with?
    Answer: Roman Law

  194. The Indian Penal Code was enacted in?
    Answer: 1860

  195. The Supreme Court of Pakistan was established in?
    Answer: 1956

  196. The concept of Rule of Law was propounded by?
    Answer: A.V. Dicey

  197. The writ of “Habeas Corpus” is related to?
    Answer: Protection of personal liberty

  198. The law-making authority in Pakistan is?
    Answer: Parliament (Majlis-e-Shoora)

  199. Which Article of Pakistan’s Constitution deals with the right to fair trial?
    Answer: Article 10A

  200. The “Doctrine of Precedent” is also called?
    Answer: Stare Decisis

  201. The “Code of Hammurabi” belongs to which civilization?
    Answer: Babylonian

  202. The highest source of law in Pakistan is?
    Answer: The Constitution of Pakistan

  203. The concept of Separation of Powers was developed by?
    Answer: Montesquieu

  204. “Mens Rea” in criminal law refers to?
    Answer: Guilty mind

  205. “Actus Reus” in criminal law refers to?
    Answer: Guilty act

  206. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted in?
    Answer: 1948

  207. The headquarters of International Court of Justice (ICJ) is at?
    Answer: The Hague, Netherlands

  208. The minimum age of criminal responsibility in Pakistan is?
    Answer: 7 years

  209. Qisas and Diyat Ordinance was introduced in Pakistan in?
    Answer: 1990

  210. Article 25 of Pakistan’s Constitution deals with?
    Answer: Equality of citizens

  211. Partnership Act in Pakistan was passed in?
    Answer: 1932

  212. Negotiable Instruments Act was passed in?
    Answer: 1881

  213. “Tort” means?
    Answer: Civil wrong

  214. Defamation is categorized under?
    Answer: Tort law

  215. The concept of “Double Jeopardy” means?
    Answer: A person cannot be tried twice for the same offense

  216. Who appoints the Chief Justice of Pakistan?
    Answer: President of Pakistan

  217. Which Article of the Constitution ensures the independence of judiciary?
    Answer: Article 175

  218. The Constitution of 1973 of Pakistan was enforced on?
    Answer: 14 August 1973

  219. The Objective Resolution was passed in?
    Answer: 1949

  220. Which Islamic principle influences Pakistan’s legal system?
    Answer: Shariah

  221. The Muslim Family Laws Ordinance was enacted in?
    Answer: 1961

  222. The Ombudsman (Wafaqi Mohtasib) was created in Pakistan in?
    Answer: 1983

  223. Hudood Ordinances were promulgated in Pakistan in?
    Answer: 1979

  224. Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) is based on?
    Answer: Indian Penal Code

  225. Arbitration Act in Pakistan was enacted in?
    Answer: 1940

  226. Evidence Act in Pakistan is known as?
    Answer: Qanun-e-Shahadat Order, 1984

  227. CrPC in Pakistan stands for?
    Answer: Code of Criminal Procedure

  228. CPC in Pakistan stands for?
    Answer: Code of Civil Procedure

  229. Who can impose Martial Law in Pakistan?
    Answer: Military authority (but unconstitutional)

  230. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) was adopted in?
    Answer: 1966

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