CSS Political Science Paper 2 – MCQs (Special 2023 Solved)
Introduction
The CSS Special 2023 Political Science Paper 2 MCQs tested knowledge of constitutional developments, Pakistan’s foreign relations, IMF agreements, SCO, NATO, and comparative political systems. Below are the solved MCQs with explanations for aspirants’ preparation.
Political Science Paper 2 – MCQs (Special 2023 with Answers)
1. Which constitution is considered as the founder constitution of all constitutions of the world?
(A) USA
(B) India
(C) UK
(D) None of these
✅ Answer: (A) USA
👉 The US Constitution (1787) is the world’s first written modern constitution, influencing many others.
2. When did Britain agree to the freedom of new migrants to America?
(A) July 4, 1778
(B) July 10, 1791
(C) July 4, 1776
(D) None of these
✅ Answer: (C) July 4, 1776
👉 The American Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776.
3. When did America change from Confederation to Federation?
(A) 1790
(B) 1787
(C) 1795
(D) None of these
✅ Answer: (B) 1787
👉 In 1787, the US Constitution replaced the Articles of Confederation, establishing a federal system.
4. How many Houses does the US Congress have?
(A) 2
(B) 1
(C) 3
(D) None of these
✅ Answer: (A) 2
👉 Congress is bicameral: Senate and House of Representatives.
5. How many types of veto power are there for the President of USA?
(A) 5
(B) 3
(C) 4
(D) 1
✅ Answer: (B) 3
👉 These are: regular veto, pocket veto, and line-item veto (though limited).
6. When did Judicial Review start in the US Supreme Court?
(A) 1803
(B) 1703
(C) 1805
(D) None of these
✅ Answer: (A) 1803
👉 Judicial Review was established in Marbury v. Madison (1803).
7. Which ideology became the basic ideology of Pakistan?
(A) Secularism
(B) Two Nation Theory
(C) Fundamentalism
(D) None of these
✅ Answer: (B) Two Nation Theory
👉 The Two-Nation Theory formed the foundation for the creation of Pakistan.
8. When was the Objectives Resolution passed?
(A) 1951
(B) 1956
(C) 1949
(D) None of these
✅ Answer: (C) 1949
👉 It was passed on 12 March 1949, laying down guiding principles of Pakistan’s Constitution.
9. When was the Committee of Basic Principles formed?
(A) March 12, 1949
(B) March 27, 1949
(C) March 28, 1949
(D) None of these
✅ Answer: (A) March 12, 1949
👉 The committee was set up after the Objectives Resolution to draft constitutional principles.
10. When was Pakistan formally admitted to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)?
(A) 21 June 2017
(B) 15 June 2017
(C) 9 June 2017
(D) None of these
✅ Answer: (C) 9 June 2017
👉 Pakistan became a full member of SCO in Astana Summit, June 2017.
11. How many countries are members of the IMF?
(A) 190
(B) 195
(C) 196
(D) None of these
✅ Answer: (A) 190
👉 As of 2023, the IMF has 190 member countries.
12. On June 29, 2023, IMF agreed with Pakistan a Stand-By Arrangement amounting to:
(A) $2.7 Billion
(B) $3 Billion
(C) $3.5 Billion
(D) None of these
✅ Answer: (B) $3 Billion
👉 Pakistan secured a $3 billion SBA in June 2023.
13. India took up the case of Kulbhushan Jadhav in:
(A) International Criminal Court
(B) European Court of Justice
(C) International Court of Justice
(D) None of these
✅ Answer: (C) International Court of Justice
👉 The ICJ heard the case against Pakistan regarding Kulbhushan Jadhav.
14. Where was the SAARC Summit 2014 held?
(A) Kathmandu
(B) Islamabad
(C) Delhi
(D) None of these
✅ Answer: (A) Kathmandu
👉 The 18th SAARC Summit was held in Kathmandu, Nepal.
15. Pakistan Delegation at SCOCFM held in Goa was led by:
(A) Hina Rabbani Khar
(B) Jalil Abbas Jilani
(C) Khursheed M. Kasuri
(D) None of these
✅ Answer: (B) Jalil Abbas Jilani
👉 Pakistan’s Caretaker FM Jalil Abbas Jilani led the delegation in 2023.
16. Which country joined NATO on April 4, 2023?
(A) Poland
(B) Finland
(C) Latvia
(D) None of these
✅ Answer: (B) Finland
👉 Finland became NATO’s 31st member in April 2023.
17. Pakistan hosted the 48th Session of OIC-CFM on:
(A) 10 March 2022
(B) 23 March 2022
(C) 15 March 2022
(D) None of these
✅ Answer: (C) 15 March 2022
👉 The OIC Foreign Ministers’ Summit was hosted in Islamabad.
18. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan promoted the theory of:
(A) Liberalism
(B) Secularism
(C) Two Nation Theory
(D) None of these
✅ Answer: (C) Two Nation Theory
👉 Sir Syed’s political thought emphasized Muslims and Hindus as separate nations.
19. Unitary form of government is practiced in:
(A) USA
(B) UK
(C) Pakistan
(D) None of these
✅ Answer: (B) UK
👉 The UK has a unitary parliamentary system.
20. Pakistan’s GSP Plus Status with EU will expire on:
(A) October 2023
(B) November 2023
(C) December 2023
(D) None of these
✅ Answer: (B) November 2023
👉 Pakistan’s GSP+ trade status was due to expire in November 2023.
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Conclusion
The Special CSS 2023 Political Science Paper 2 MCQs mixed constitutional history, current affairs, and global politics. With solved answers and explanations, this set is a valuable resource for aspirants aiming to strengthen their preparation.