Rules of Business 1973 Pakistan

The Secretaries’ Committee meets at least once a:

 week
 month
 quarter
 year

What is the main responsibility of the States and Frontier Regions Division in Pakistan?
 Developing water resources in the country
 Providing administrative and political control in the Federally Administrated Tribal Areas
 Coordinating medical arrangements for Afghan refugees
 Managing and distributing Zakat and Ushr in the Tribal Areas

What is the responsibility of the Establishment Division regarding the Federal Employees
Benevolent Fund and Group Insurance Act, 1969?
 Staff Welfare
 Training of Government functionaries
 Review of organizations, functions and procedures
 Determination of the status of Government offices

Which division is responsible for the coordination of defence effort at the national level?
 Aviation Division
 Cabinet Division
 National Economic Council
 None of the above

Who is responsible for determining the contents of proposed legislation?

 Law and Justice Division
 Finance Division
 Division concerned
 Prime Minister
According to the Rules of Business, 1973, which of the following actions require consultation with
the Cabinet Division?
 Appointment of officers in the Intelligence Bureau
 Appointment of Federal civil servants
 Interpretation of rules and orders made by the Establishment Division
 Consultation on all matters which affect the foreign policy of Pakistan
What is the objective of the Policies regarding social protection under the Poverty Alleviation and
Social Safety Division?
 To improve the quality of life of the poorest segments of society
 To provide basic necessities of life for all citizens
  To establish innovation challenges for poverty alleviation
 To coordinate with non-government sector for poverty alleviation

Who can execute orders in the name of the President in respect of matters within their
jurisdiction, including capital issues, financial advice, and railway matters?
 Controller or Deputy Controller of Capital Issues, Financial Adviser, Joint Financial
Adviser, Deputy Financial Adviser or Assistant Financial Adviser
 Any officer in the President’s Secretariat (Public) or Prime Minister’s Office
 Military Secretary to the President or Prime Minister or Officer on Special Duty or
Assistant Secretary in the President’s Secretariat (Personal) or Prime Minister’s Office
 Director-General or Deputy Director-General, Pakistan Post Office Department

Which of the following is a responsibility of Information and Broadcasting Division?

 Administration on law on Boilers
 Administration of the Newsprint Control Ordinance, 1971
 Policy regarding government advertisement; control of advertisement and placement
 Development of Industries (Federal Control) (Repeal) Ordinance, 1979

What is the main responsibility of the Privatization Division?

 Liaison with international engineering organizations in power sector
 Administration of the Privatization Commission Ordinance, 2000
 Negotiations with international organizations and other countries and implementation
of agreements with them
 Development of power resources of the country

 Which division is responsible for the allocation of share of each Provincial Government in
the proceeds of divisible Federal Taxes?
 Finance Division
 Foreign Affairs Division
 Both A and B
 None of the above

When may a special meeting of the Cabinet be called by the Prime Minister?

 At any time and on any day to discuss ordinary business

 At any time and on any day to discuss urgent business
 Once a week to discuss ordinary business
 Once a month to discuss ordinary business

What is the role of the Science and Technology Division in promoting industrial
technology?
 To establish science cities
  To establish institutes and laboratories for research and development
 To promote applied research and utilization of results of research in the scientific and
technological fields
 To promote and develop industrial technology

 Which division is responsible for the provision of aerodromes?

 Aviation Division
 Cabinet Division
 National Economic Council
 None of the above

Which division is responsible for the preparation of the Annual Report in relation to the
Federation on observance of Principles of Policy?

 Aviation Division
 Cabinet Division
 Development Division
 None of the above

According to Rule 50, what should the Division concerned obtain if it is proposed to enact a
law conferring powers and imposing duties upon a Province or officers or authorities thereof
under clause (2) of Article 146?

 The specific orders of the Prime Minister

 The approval of the Provincial Government
 The approval of the Senate
 The recommendation of the Council of Common Interests

What is the responsibility of the Secretary of each Division to ensure implementation of the
Cabinet decisions?

 To keep a record of all the decisions conveyed to him

 To watch progress of action until it is completed
 To inform any other Divisions concerned
 All of the above
Which division is responsible for the procurement of arms, firearms, weapons, ammunition,
equipment, stores and explosives for the defence forces?

 Communications Division
 Defence Division
 Economic Affairs Division
 Defence Production Division
What type of reports are included in the cases and papers to be submitted to the President for
information?

 Financial reports of private companies

 Periodical reports of the activities of Federal Ministries and Divisions
 Marketing reports of private organizations
 Technical reports of private organizations
Which division is responsible for the management of movable and immovable properties left by
the Bengalis in Pakistan?

 Aviation Division
 Cabinet Division
 Development Division
 None of the above

Which division is responsible for the administration of the Civil Aviation Ordinance, 1960?
 Aviation Division
 Cabinet Division
 National Economic Council
 None of the above
Which division is responsible for the preparation of the Annual Report in relation to Federation on
observance of Principles of Policy?

 Aviation Division
 Cabinet Division
 National Economic Council
 None of the above
How often shall meetings of the Cabinet to discuss ordinary business be held?

 Once a day
 Once a week
 Once a month
 Once a year
Who is responsible for obtaining the President’s orders on summoning the Assembly, the Senate,
both Houses or Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) in joint sitting?

 The Secretary of the Assembly

 The Secretary of the Senate
 The Secretary Parliamentary Affairs Division
 The Prime Minister
What is the purpose of rule 31 in relation to Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament)?

 To summon Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament)

 To comply with the rules of procedure and standing orders of the Assembly, the Senate
or the joint sitting
  To prorogue the Assembly, the Senate, both Houses or Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) in
joint sitting
 To review official and non-official business
Which division is responsible for the acquisition of Federal Government buildings, except those
under the Defence Division?

 National Housing Policy Division

 Housing and Works Division
 Human Rights Division
 None of the above
What is the maximum number of printed pages that the summary of a case to be submitted to the
Cabinet shall not exceed?

 One
 Two
 Three
 Four
Which of the following is included in the cases of appointments to be submitted to the President
for information?

 Appointments of heads of private organizations

 Appointments of Provincial Secretaries
 Appointments of police constables
 Appointments of Federal Secretaries and Provincial Chief Secretaries and to posts of
BPS-22 and above in the Federal Government
What is the responsibility of the Cabinet Division for the preparation of an annual report on the
observance and implementation of the Principles of Policy in relation to the affairs of the
Federation in terms of clause (3) of Article 29?

 To ensure full implementation of the decision

 To cause the report to be laid before each House of the Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament)
 To prepare and upload on its website a Year Book
 To inform the Cabinet Secretary about availability of the Year Book
Which division is responsible for administration of Foreign Service of Pakistan?

 Finance Division
 Foreign Affairs Division
 Both A and B
 None of the above
Who advises the Division concerned about the competence of Majlis-e-Shoora to make a law on
the subject to which the proposed legislation relates?

 Cabinet
 Law and Justice Division
  Finance Division
 Prime Minister
According to Rule 48, who needs to approve the directive to the Governor of a Province under
clause (1) of Article 145?

 The Division concerned

 The Provincial Government
 The Prime Minister
 The Senate
Which of the following matters does Inter-Provincial Coordination Division NOT deal with?

 Medical, nursing, dental, pharmaceutical, para-medical and allied subjects

 Legislation covering all aspects of sports affairs and matters ancillary thereto
 Dealing and agreements with other countries and international organizations in matters
relating to Youth Exchange Programmes
 Policy, Planning and Development for Gilgit-Baltistan
According to Rule 51, who issues the Proclamation in case of a grave emergency in which the
security of Pakistan or any part thereof is threatened by war or external aggression or by internal
disturbance beyond the power of a Provincial Government to control?

 The Senate
 The Cabinet Division
 The Provincial Government
 The Finance Division
What happens if the proposed legislation involves only a verbal or formal amendment of an
existing law?

 It is necessary to obtain approval of the Cabinet before asking the Law and Justice
Division to draft it.
 It is not necessary to obtain approval of the Cabinet before asking the Law and Justice
Division to draft it.
 It is necessary to obtain approval of the Finance Division before asking the Law and
Justice Division to draft it.
 It is necessary to obtain approval of the Prime Minister before asking the Law and
Justice Division to draft it.
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the States and Frontier Regions Division?

 Managing the contingents of Khassadars and Levies

 Regulating the import licenses of tribes in Tribal Areas
 Coordinating medical arrangements for Afghan refugees
 Managing and distributing Zakat and Ushr in the Tribal Areas
Which division is responsible for the review of organizations, functions, and procedures of the
Divisions, attached departments, all other Federal Government offices and departments,
autonomous organizations, and taken over industries with the objective of improving their
efficiency?

 Establishment Division
 Regulation Division
 Finance Division
 Public Administration Division
Which division is responsible for legislation pertaining to privileges of Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament)
and members of Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament), salaries and allowances of the Chairman and
Deputy Chairman of the Senate, Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly and
members of Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament)?

 Parliamentary Affairs Division

 Petroleum Division
 None of the above
 Both A and B
Which division is responsible for the regulation, organization, and safety of air traffic and
aerodromes?

 Aviation Division
 Cabinet Division
 National Economic Council
 None of the above
Which reports are included in the cases and papers to be submitted to the President for
information?

 Daily weather reports

 Annual reports of Indus River System Authority (IRSA)
 Weekly reports of Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC)
 Monthly reports of Ministry of Environment
What is the Federal Secretariat?

 A division of the Ministry

 A working unit of the Division
 A government agency
 A group of Ministries and Divisions
Which division is responsible for the administration of the National Commission for Child Welfare
and Development Resolution, 1981?

 National Housing Policy Division

 Housing and Works Division
 Human Rights Division
 None of the above
Which entity is administered under the Privatization Division?
  Benazir Income Support Programme
 Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal
 Privatization Commission Ordinance, 2000
 National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
What is the responsibility of the Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Division regarding
statistics in Pakistan?
 Preparation of an overall integrated plan for development and improvement of statistics
in Pakistan
 Coordination with the Provincial and Federal Governments, semi-autonomous bodies
and international organizations on statistical matters
 Preparation and implementation of in-service and foreign training programmes in the
fields of statistics
 All of the above
Which division is responsible for framing of rules on pay and allowances, retirement benefits,
leave benefits and other financial terms and conditions of service?

 Finance Division
 Foreign Affairs Division
 Both A and B
 None of the above
What is the responsibility of the Minister-in-Charge when a case has been decided by the
Cabinet or the National Economic Council or their Committees?

 To keep a register of the decisions received

 To communicate the decision to the Division concerned
 To ensure full implementation of the decision
 To take prompt action to give effect to the decision
What is the procedure when the Prime Minister’s orders are obtained in oral discussion?

 No written note is required to be submitted to the Prime Minister’s Office

 A brief record of the discussion and orders of the Prime Minister shall be submitted to
the Prime Minister’s Office for information of the Prime Minister
 The matter is considered closed and no further action is necessary
 The Minister-in-Charge shall communicate the orders to the relevant parties
What actions require consultation with the Law and Justice Division according to the rules?

 Appointment of officers in the Intelligence Bureau

 Receipt or expenditure of foreign exchange unless already allocated
 Interpretation of any law
 Relinquishment, remission or assignment of revenue, actual or potential, or grant of a
guarantee against it
What are the types of committees that may be constituted by the Cabinet or Prime Minister?

 Standing or special committees

  Parliamentary or judicial committees
 Public or private committees
 National or international committees
Who can constitute a new Ministry consisting of one or more Divisions?

 The Cabinet
 The President
 The Prime Minister
 The Secretary
Which division is responsible for policy regarding recruitment to various grades?

 Establishment Division
 Regulation Division
 Finance Division
 Public Administration Division
What is the responsibility of the Secretary of the Division concerned when a decision is received
from the Cabinet or the National Economic Council or their Committees?

 To acknowledge the receipt of the decision in the form provided

 To transmit the decision to his Division for action
 To keep a register of the decisions received
 All of the above
Who is authorized to execute orders in the name of the President in respect of matters related to
the staff in the President’s Secretariat (Public) or Prime Minister’s Office?

 Any government officer in Pakistan

 Any officer who is granted one of the specified ranks ex-officio
 Military Secretary to the President or Prime Minister or Officer on Special Duty or
Assistant Secretary in the President’s Secretariat (Personal) or Prime Minister’s Office
 Controller or Deputy Controller of Capital Issues, Financial Adviser, Joint Financial
Adviser, Deputy Financial Adviser or Assistant Financial Adviser.
The Minister for Finance may ask to see a case of any Division in which a ____________
consideration is involved.

 legal
 political
 financial
 social
How can cases referred to the Cabinet be disposed of?

 By discussion at a meeting of a committee of the Cabinet

 By circulation amongst the public
 By sending a summary to all government officials
 By discussion at a meeting of the Cabinet
What is the main responsibility of the Law and Justice Division?
  Advising Provincial Governments on legal and legislative matters
 Drafting Bills, Ordinances, and all legal and other instruments
 Dealing with agreements with other countries and international organizations in judicial
and legal matters
 Providing advice on legal and constitutional questions arising out of any case and on the
interpretation of any law
The Division should furnish its views to the referring Division within ____________ of the receipt
of reference.

 one week
 two weeks
 three weeks
 four weeks
Which of the following is not included in the cases and papers to be submitted to the President for
information?

 Annual Reports of the Council of Islamic Ideology

 Periodical reports of the Federally administered areas including Tribal Areas and
Northern Areas
 Daily reports of the Ministry of Human Rights
 Reports of Commissions of Enquiry appointed by the President
Which of the following enterprises is assigned to Industries and Production Division?

 State Engineering Corporation, Karachi

 Pakistan Television Corporation
 Pakistan Steel Mills Corporation, Karachi
 Pakistan National Centres
Which division is responsible for matters relating to Federal investments and undertakings wholly
or partly owned by the Government in the field of oil, gas and minerals, excepting those assigned
to the Industries and Production Division?

 Parliamentary Affairs Division

 Petroleum Division
 None of the above
 Both A and B

What cases shall be brought before the Cabinet?

 Proposals for levy, abolition, remission, alteration or regulation of any tax and floatation
of loans
 Proposals for signing of negotiated instruments with foreign countries and approval for
ratification of the instruments
 Promulgation and revocation of Ordinances
 All of the above
 Which international organizations does the Water Resources Division liaise with in the water
sector?

 International Commission on Large Dams, International Commission on Irrigation and

Drainage, and International Commission on Large Power Systems (Cigre)
 International Commission on Human Rights, International Labor Organization, and
World Health Organization
 International Atomic Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, and World Trade
Organization
 International Criminal Court, International Court of Justice, and United Nations
Development Programme
Who shall maintain the record of each case consisting of a copy of all papers issued under rules
19(1), 20(5), 22(3) or 23(4); a copy of the records prepared under rules 19(2), 20(11) or 23(4); and
all documents received under sub-rule (5)?

 The Secretary in the Division concerned

 The Cabinet Secretary
 The Minister-in-Charge
 The Law and Justice Division
According to Rule 52, who issues the Proclamation in case of the failure of constitutional
machinery in a Province?

 The Provincial Government

 The Cabinet Division
 The Finance Division
 The Senate
Who regulates official business in the Assembly, the Senate or the Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) in
joint sitting?

 The Prime Minister

 The President
 The Member of the Parliament
 The Leader of the House
What is the role of Inter-Provincial Coordination Division?

 Promotion of sports in Pakistan

 Coordination between the Federal Government and the Provinces in various fields
 Administration of Jammu and Kashmir State Property in Pakistan
 Management and distribution of Zakat and Ushr in Pakistan
Which of the following is a self-contained administrative unit responsible for the conduct of
business of the Federal Government in a distinct and specified sphere and declared as such by the
Federal Government?

 Subordinate Office
  Attached Department
 Division
 Ministry
When shall a report made to the Cabinet of action taken on its decisions, and other cases
submitted only for information, normally be disposed of?

 By discussion at a meeting of the Cabinet

 By circulation amongst Ministers
 By sending a summary to all government officials
 By returning the case to the sponsoring Division
Which department is responsible for setting standards of quality of goods to be imported and
exported?

 Inter-Provincial trade
 Intellectual Property Organization of Pakistan (IPO-Pakistan)
 Special Selection Board for selection of Commercial Officers for posting in Pakistan
Missions abroad
 Commerce Division
What is the responsibility of the Power Division under liaison with international engineering
organizations in power sector?

 Matters relating to electric utilities

 Matters relating to development of power resources of the country
 Administration of the Privatization Commission Ordinance, 2000
 Establishment of National Engineering (Services) Pakistan Limited
Which of the following is a responsibility of Industries and Production Division?

 National industrial planning and coordination

 Policy relating to internal publicity on national matters
 Production of films on behalf of the Government
 Press relations, including delegations of journalists and other information media
What is the main function of the Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Division?

 Evaluation of ongoing and completed projects

 Preparation of comprehensive National Plan for economic and social development of
the country
 Coordination with the Provincial and Federal Governments, semi-autonomous bodies
and international organizations on statistical matters
 Preparation of annual programmes in accordance with agreed priorities and to assign
responsibilities for the execution of their component items
Who decides regarding the provisions of the Bill as to which of the following motions in the
Assembly or the Senate is to be supported?

 Cabinet
 Law and Justice Division
  Division concerned
 Minister-in-Charge
Which department of Federal Education and Professional Training Division is responsible for
international exchange of students and teachers, foreign studies and training and international
assistance in the field of education?

 National Institute of Science and Technical Education, Islamabad.

 National Education Assessment Centre, Islamabad.
 Pakistan National Commission for UNESCO (PNCU).
 International exchange of students and teachers, foreign studies and training and
international assistance in the field of education
Who can see a Minister from an Attached Department?
 The Head of the Attached Department
 The Secretary of the Division concerned
 Any officer subordinate to the Secretary
 The Prime Minister
Which of the following cases and papers are to be submitted to the President for information?

 Annual report of National Accountability Bureau (NAB)

 Periodical reports of the activities of Pakistan’s Missions abroad
 Annual reports of the Provincial Police Departments
 All documents issued by the Foreign Minister pertaining to the Annual Budget
Which of the following is not included in the responsibility of the Interior Division?

 Nationality, citizenship and naturalization

 Policy coordination of, and higher training in Civil Defence and A.R.P. matters.
 Genocide
 All matters relating to National Telecommunication Corporation (NTC),
Telecommunications Foundation (TF), Special Communications Organization (SCO),
Virtual University (V.U) and Electronic Certification Accreditation Council.
What is the main responsibility of the Railways Division?

 Movement and priority in respect of Defence traffic

 Development projects coordination of railways as a part of the national development
programme
 Coordination of rail movements into and from Ports
 Standardization and specifications of materials and stores
Which division is responsible for the submission of Bills passed by Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) or
by the National Assembly to the President for his assent?

 Parliamentary Affairs Division

 Petroleum Division
 None of the above
 Both A and B
Which division is responsible for the acquisition or requisitioning of property for Defence Services
and the imposition of restrictions upon the use of lands in the vicinity of such property and of
works of Defence?

 Communications Division
 Defence Division
 Economic Affairs Division
 Defence Production Division
What is the role of the National Commission for Science and Technology?
 Establishment of science cities
 Establishment of institutes and laboratories for research and development
 Coordination of utilization of manpower for scientific and technological research
 Planning, coordination, promotion and development of science and technology
monitoring and evaluation of research and development wor
What is the responsibility of the Establishment Division regarding Occupational Groups?
 Formation
 Recruitment
 Promotion
 Conduct and discipline
What is the main responsibility of the Water Resources Division in Pakistan?

 Providing administrative and political control in the Federally Administrated Tribal Areas
 Developing water resources in the country
 Coordinating medical arrangements for Afghan refugees
 Managing and distributing Zakat and Ushr in the Tribal Areas
What is the meaning of “case” in the “Rules of Business, 1973”?

 A particular matter under consideration and includes all papers relating to it and
required to enable the matter to be disposed of.
 The official Gazette of Pakistan.
 The Member of the Parliament appointed by the Prime Minister to regulate official
business in the Assembly, the Senate or the Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) in joint sitting.
 A Federal Government office other than a Ministry, Division or an Attached Department.
What happens upon receipt of a communication under sub-rule (2) of rule 32?

 The date, time and place for the commencement of the session shall be notified in the
Gazette by the Secretary of the Assembly
 The date of prorogation of the session shall be notified in the Gazette by the Secretary
of the Senate
 The date, time and place for the commencement of the session shall be notified in the
Gazette by the Secretary of the Senate
 The date of prorogation of the session shall be notified in the Gazette by the Secretary
of the Assembly
 Which organization is responsible for prescription of standards and measures for quality
control of manufactured goods?

 Pakistan Science Foundation

 National Institute of Electronics
 Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA)
 Pakistan Halal Authority
What is the function of the Livestock and Dairy Development Board (LDDB)?

 Control of the production of narcotics and dangerous drugs

 Coordination with aid and assistance agencies in respect of food sector
 Import and export of livestock and dairy products
 Laying down national grades for livestock and poultry
Which division is responsible for the transfer of property, other than agricultural land, registration
of deeds and documents?

 National Housing Policy Division

 Housing and Works Division
 Human Rights Division
 None of the above
What is the main responsibility of the Maritime Affairs Division?

 Planning for development and rehabilitation of Pakistan merchant navy; international

shipping and maritime conferences and ratification of their conventions; training of
seamen; pool for national shipping.
 Advising Provincial Governments on legal and legislative matters.
 Providing advice on legal and constitutional questions arising out of any case and on the
interpretation of any law.
 Navigation and shipping, including coastal shipping but not including shipping confined
to one Province; safety of ports and regulation of matters relating to dangerous cargo.
What is the role of Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Division?

 General coordination between the Federal Government and the Provinces in various
fields
 Promotion of uniformity of approach in formulation of policy and implementation
among the Provinces and the Federal Government
 Administration of Jammu and Kashmir State Property in Pakistan
 Policy, Planning and Development for Gilgit-Baltistan and coordination with the
Government of Gilgit-Baltistan and Gilgit-Baltistan Council
Which division is responsible for tax administration?

 Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Division

 Revenue Division
 Science and Technology Division
 Railways Division
 Under what circumstances is the approval of the Prime Minister required before an order can
be issued?

 When it involves important policy or departure from important policy

 When it relates to the implementation of an international agreement in the provincial
field
 When it concerns the grant of Awards-Decorations in recognition of gallantry and
academic distinction
 All of the above
What is the responsibility of the Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Division
regarding special initiatives?

 Coordination with the Provincial and Federal Governments, semi-autonomous bodies

and international organizations on statistical matters
 Administration of the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1947 (VII of 1947)
 Coordinate special initiatives as allocated by the Prime Minister
 Undertaking of national census and surveys
Which Division is responsible for broadcasting, including television?

 Industries and Production Division

 Information and Broadcasting Division
 Pakistan National Centres
 Press Council of Pakistan
Which division is responsible for matters relating to international organizations and bodies?

 Finance Division
 Foreign Affairs Division
 Both A and B
 None of the above
What is the responsibility of the Marine surveys and elimination of dangers to navigation in
the National Maritime policy?

 National coordination of maritime activities.

 Matters relating to security of resources of the Maritime Zones of Pakistan including
protection of human life and property.
 Laying down policies or guidelines on all matters relating to defence production.
 Marine surveys and elimination of dangers to navigation.
Which division is responsible for the coordination of defence effort at the national level by forging
effective liaison between the Armed Forces, Federal Ministries and the Provincial Governments at
the national level?

 Aviation Division
 Cabinet Division
 Development Division
 None of the above
Which division is responsible for the review of human rights situation in the country?

 Housing and Works Division

 National Housing Policy Division
 Human Rights Division
 None of the above
What does the Narcotics Control Division do?

 Controls the import of food grains and foodstuffs

 Controls the production of narcotics and dangerous drugs
 Controls the export of agricultural products
 Controls the import of veterinary drugs
What is the responsibility of the Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Division in matters
pertaining to external assistance in individual projects?

 Final signing of documents with aid-giving agencies

 Preliminary discussion
 Both a and b
 None of the above
What is the role of the National Food Security and Research Division with regards to animal
quarantine?

 Import and export of veterinary drugs

 Laying down national grades for livestock and poultry
 Operation of animal quarantine departments, stations and facilities located anywhere in
Pakistan
 None of the above
Who is responsible for the careful observance of the rules governing the Division?

 The Minister-in-Charge
 The Secretary
 The Prime Minister
 The Cabinet
Which department of Federal Education and Professional Training Division is responsible for
external examination and equivalence of degrees and diplomas?

 National Vocational and Technical Education Commission (NAVTEC).

 National Education Assessment Centre, Islamabad.
 Commission for standards for higher education.
 Higher Education Commission.
Which division is responsible for negotiations for settlement of Kashmir dispute and
implementation of agreements reached?

 Finance Division
 Foreign Affairs Division
  Both A and B
 None of the above
Which officers can execute orders in the name of the President in respect of matters related to
staff in the President’s Secretariat (Personal) or Prime Minister’s Office and to the household of
the President or Prime Minister?

 Military Secretary to the President or Prime Minister or Officer on Special Duty or

Assistant Secretary in the President’s Secretariat (Personal) or Prime Minister’s Office
 Secretary, Additional Secretary, Joint Secretary or Deputy Secretary or Section Officer in
the President’s Secretariat (Public) or Prime Minister’s Office
 Any officer who is granted one of the specified ranks ex-officio
 Officers on Special Duty authorized by the Division concerned
Which department of Federal Education and Professional Training Division is responsible for
awards of Izaz-e-Kamal, Izaz-e-Fazeelat, and Izaz-e-Sabqat?

 National Talent Pool, Islamabad.

 National Education Assessment Centre, Islamabad.
 Awards of Izaz-e-Kamal, Izaz-e-Fazeelat, and Izaz-e-Sabqat.
 Inter Board Committee of Chairmen.
Which department of Federal Education and Professional Training Division is responsible for
Private Educational Institutions Regulatory Authority?

 Youth Centres.
 Federal College of Education, Islamabad.
 Private Educational Institutions Regulatory Authority.
 National Book Foundation.
Which division is responsible for matters related to recruitment, promotion, conduct and discipline
of civil posts in connection with the affairs of the Federation?

 Establishment Division
 Regulation Division
 Finance Division
 Public Administration Division
Which division is responsible for career planning and centralized arrangements in managing
original or duplicate Annual Confidential Reports dossiers of officers?

 Establishment Division
 Regulation Division
 Finance Division
 Public Administration Division
Which of the following responsibilities does the Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Division
NOT have?

 Ziarat and Umra

  Islamic studies and research
 National Commission for Minorities
 Donations for religious purposes and propagation of Islamic Ideology abroad
In what cases must a case be submitted to the Prime Minister for his orders?

 Cases involving directions to a Governor under Article 145 and to a Provincial

Government under Article 149
 Cases where it is proposed that the Federal Government undertake the implementation
of an international agreement relating to a subject in the provincial field
 Cases involving sanction for the prosecution of the holder of a post referred to in
Schedule V-A.
 All of the above
Which division is responsible for the provision of facilities for professional and technical training at
national and international level relating to human rights issues?

 National Housing Policy Division

 Housing and Works Division
 Human Rights Division
 None of the above
What happens when the consent or recommendations of the Federal Government or previous
sanction of the President is necessary for the introduction of a Bill?

 The Division concerned drafts the Bill along with the Law and Justice Division.
 The Cabinet drafts the Bill along with the Law and Justice Division.
 The Law and Justice Division drafts the Bill along with the Division concerned.
 The Law and Justice Division drafts the Bill along with the Finance Division.
Which division is responsible for matters such as casual leave, office hours, liveries of government
servants, and policy questions regarding association of Fed. Govt employees?

 Establishment Division
 Regulation Division
 Finance Division
 Public Administration Division
What is the meaning of “Assembly” in the “Rules of Business, 1973”?

 The Federal Government office other than a Ministry, Division or an Attached

Department.
 The Government of a Province of Pakistan.
 The National Assembly.
 The Divisions or the Ministries when referred to collectively.
Which department is responsible for coordinating and implementing environmental agreements
with other countries and international agencies?

 Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency

 Global Environmental Impact Study Centre, Islamabad
  Pakistan Environmental Protection Council
 Climate Change Division
Which division is responsible for the regulation, organization, and safety of air traffic and
aerodromes in Pakistan?

 Aviation Division
 Cabinet Division
 Development Division
 None of the above
What is the role of the Cabinet Secretary in disposing of Cabinet cases?

 To present the case to the Cabinet for discussion

 To indicate the manner in which a case shall be disposed of under the orders of the
Prime Minister
 To circulate the case amongst the public
 To present the case to a committee of the Cabinet for discussion
The Cabinet Secretary presents before the Cabinet a resume of the decisions and
recommendations made by Secretaries’ Committee on various issues at least:

 once in six months

 once in a year
 once in a quarter
 once in two years
According to the Rules of Business, 1973, which Division should be consulted for matters that
affect the foreign policy of Pakistan or the conduct of its foreign relations?

 Cabinet Division
 Foreign Affairs Division
 Law and Justice Division
 Finance Division
What is the main function of the National Food Security and Research Division?

 Regulation of administrative, budgetary and other matters of Pakistan Narcotics Control

Board
 Coordination of aid/assistance from foreign countries and of narcotics control
interdiction for poppy crop substitution
 Economic coordination and planning in respect of food, economic planning and policy
making in respect of agriculture
 Bilateral and multilateral cooperation with foreign countries against narcotics trafficking
Which division is responsible for all secretarial work for the Cabinet, National Economic Council
and their Committees, Secretaries’ Committee?

 Aviation Division
 Cabinet Division
 Development Division
  None of the above
Which of the following means the agency through which the President administers a territory
subject to his direct administrative control?

 Provincial Government
 Local administration
 Government
 Cabinet
Who shall transmit a concise, lucid and printed memorandum of the case to the Cabinet Secretary
for all cases to be submitted to the Cabinet?

 The Prime Minister

 The sponsoring Division
 The Law and Justice Division
 The Secretary of the Division concerned
Which of the following matters does Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Division deal with?

 Management and distribution of Zakat and Ushr in Pakistan

 Matters relating to the Settlement of Kashmir dispute, other than those falling within
the purview of the Foreign Affairs Division
 Medical, nursing, dental, pharmaceutical, para-medical and allied subjects
 Legislation covering all aspects of sports affairs and matters ancillary thereto
What is required to be included in a case submitted to the Prime Minister for his orders?

 A self-contained, concise and objective summary stating the relevant facts and the
points for decision prepared on the same lines as those prescribed in these rules for a
summary for the Cabinet
 The specific recommendations of the Minister-in-Charge
 A draft communication, wherever appropriate
 All of the above
Who is authorized to make and execute orders and other instruments in the name of the
President of Pakistan?

 Any government officer in Pakistan

 Any officer in the President’s Secretariat (Public) or Prime Minister’s Office
 Only the Military Secretary to the President or Prime Minister
 Only the Chief Controller of Imports and Exports
Which of the following organizations is not included in the responsibility of the Information
Technology and Telecommunication Division?

 Pakistan Computer Bureau

 National Telecommunication Corporation
 National Database and National Data Warehouse
 Electronic Certification Accreditation Council
Which division is responsible for the administration of the Central Road Fund and Fund for Roads
of National Importance?

 Communications Division
 Defence Division
 Economic Affairs Division
 Defence Production Division
What is the responsibility of the National Roads Safety Council, National Road Safety Steering
Committee and National Road Safety Secretariat?

 Defence of the Federation or any part thereof in peace or war.

 Assessment of requirements, programming and negotiations for external economic
assistance from foreign Governments and organizations.
 Motorway, National highways and strategic roads.
 National road safety policy, planning, and research.
What is the responsibility of the Secretary of each Division for the preparation of a Year Book at
the beginning of each financial year?

 To prepare a report on the observance and implementation of the Principles of Policy

 To prepare and upload on its website a Year Book
 To disseminate information to all members of the Cabinet and all Divisions
 To inform the Cabinet Secretary about availability of the Year Book
Which of the following is not the responsibility of the Planning, Development and Special Initiatives
Division?

 Monitoring the implementation of all major development projects and programmes

 National Logistics Cell
 Association with the Economic Affairs Division in matters pertaining to external
assistance in individual projects
 Administration of the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1947 (VII of 1947)
Who shall attend meetings of the Cabinet to discuss ordinary business?

 The Prime Minister only

 The Federal Ministers only
 The Ministers of State, Advisers and Special Assistants only
 The Federal Ministers, Ministers of State, Advisers and Special Assistants
When shall a case be assumed to be accepted by a Minister if he/she does not communicate
his/her opinion within the specified time after a case is circulated to the Cabinet for recording
opinion?

 Immediately after the case is circulated

 At the time when the Cabinet Secretary submits the opinions received to the Prime
Minister for decision
 At the time when the Cabinet meets to discuss the case
  At the time when the Secretary of the sponsoring Division submits the summary to the
Cabinet Secretary
Which Division is responsible for Liaison and coordination with agencies and media on matters
concerning Government policies and activities?

 Industries and Production Division

 Information and Broadcasting Division
 Pakistan National Centres
 Press Council of Pakistan
Who is responsible for preparing a provisional forecast of the business to be brought before the
Assembly, the Senate or the joint sitting?

 The Secretary of the Assembly

 The Secretary of the Senate
 The appropriate Leader of the House
 The Secretary Parliamentary Affairs Division
What happens if a Bill cannot be introduced under the Constitution without the consent or
recommendations of the Federal Government or previous sanction of the President?

 It is drafted by the Division concerned along with the Law and Justice Division.
 It is drafted by the Cabinet along with the Law and Justice Division.
 It is drafted by the Law and Justice Division along with the Division concerned.
 It is drafted by the Law and Justice Division along with the Finance Division.
Which division is responsible for the administration of Customs and Excise Group, and Income Tax
Group?

 Revenue Division
 Railways Division
 Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Division
 Science and Technology Division
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Law and Justice Division?

 Administrative control of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal and the Customs, Central
Excise and Sales Tax Appellate Tribunal.
 Special Judges under the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1958.
 Federal functions in respect of the Family Law Ordinance and the Conciliation Courts
Ordinance.
 Maritime affairs and shipping regulations.
What is the responsibility of the Establishment Division regarding the training of public
administration?

 Matters relating to Pakistan Administrative Staff College, Lahore

 Matters relating to National Institutes of Public Administration Karachi, Quetta and
Peshawar
 Matters relating to Pakistan Academy for Rural Development, Peshawar
  All of the above
The Secretaries’ Committee may discuss matters referred to it by:

 only the Cabinet Division

 only the Prime Minister
 only a Minister-in-Charge
 any of the above
Who advises the Division concerned on the legal implications of non-official Bills?

 Cabinet
 Law and Justice Division
 Finance Division
 Prime Minister
In the event of a difference of opinion between the Divisions concerned, the ____________
primarily concerned shall try to resolve the difference in consultation with the other Ministers
concerned.

 Secretary
 Minister
 Director
 Deputy Secretary
What is the purpose of consulting with the Establishment Division according to the rules?

 To issue or authorize the issue of any orders which involve the interpretation of rules
and orders made by the Establishment Division
 To appoint legal advisors in any Division or any office or corporation under its
administrative control
 To issue or authorize the issue of any orders other than orders in pursuance of any
general or special delegation made by the Establishment Division
 To send delegations which are not in conformity with the procedure laid down by that
Division regarding the categorization of international conferences
What is the responsibility of the Establishment Division regarding the Central Selection
Board?

 Formation
 Recruitment
 Promotion
 Conduct and discipline
What is the responsibility of the Secretary of a Division?

 To execute the sanctioned policy

 To formulate policy for his Division
 To over-rule the decisions of the Minister
 To allocate the business of the Division
Which division is responsible for coordination of energy policy, including measures for
conservation of energy and energy statistics?

 Parliamentary Affairs Division

 Petroleum Division
 None of the above
 Both A and B
According to Rule 55, how should information acquired from official documents relating to
official matters be communicated to the press, to non-officials, or even to officials belonging
to other government offices?

 In accordance with the procedure laid down in section 3 of the Freedom of Information
Ordinance, 2002
 Through the Press Information Department
 By obtaining approval from the Provincial Government
 By obtaining approval from the Council of Common Interests
Which department of Federal Education and Professional Training Division is responsible for
matters related to Deeni Madaris and mainstreaming of religious education?

 National Talent Pool, Islamabad.

 National College of Arts, Lahore and Rawalpindi.
 Youth Centres.
 Matters related to Deeni Madaris and mainstreaming of religious education.
Which division is responsible for geological surveys?

 Parliamentary Affairs Division

 Petroleum Division
 None of the above
 Both A and B
What is the role of the Narcotics Control Division in drug education and treatment?

 Providing funding to NGOs for drug education and treatment

 Developing policies for drug education and treatment
 Regulating the import and export of drugs
 None of the above
What is the function of the Narcotics Control Division with regards to inter-provincial
coordination?

 Ensuring coordination between different provinces in Pakistan regarding narcotics and

dangerous drugs
 Ensuring coordination between different countries regarding narcotics and dangerous
drugs
 Ensuring coordination between different divisions within the Narcotics Control Division
 None of the above
What is the purpose of rule 36?
  To summon Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament)
 To comply with the rules of procedure and standing orders of the Assembly, the Senate
or the joint sitting
 To prorogue the Assembly, the Senate, both Houses or Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) in
joint sitting
 To review official and non-official business intended to be brought before the Assembly,
the Senate, both Houses or the joint sitting
Who is responsible for assessing the administrative implications of non-official Bills?

 Finance Division
 Division concerned
 Law and Justice Division
 Prime Minister