Chapter 1

Question 1

Mercantile Law

Answer 1

Mercantile Law is part of civil law which deals with rights and obligations of persons dealing with each other. It
includes laws relating to contracts, partnership, negotiable instruments etc.

Question 2

Fundamental
Rights and
Principles of
Policy

Answer 2

§ Definition of State & laws regarding basic right and
principles of policy

§ Safeguards regarding arrest and detention; prohibition of
slavery; child labor

& forced labor; right to do lawful
profession and education.

§ Policies like discouraging discrimination, providing free
and compulsory education and developing friendly
relations among all nations etc.

Question 3

III – The
Federation of
Pakistan

Answer 3

§ Eligibility of President, term of office, powers, removal of
President, job responsibilities and limitations. E,g. to
follow advice of Cabinet etc.

§ Composition, duration & meetings of Parliament,
qualifications and disqualifications for membership.
Introduction and passing of bills etc.

Question 4

IX – Islamic
Provisions

Answer 4

Provisions relating to Holy Quran and Sunnah along with
composition and functions of the Islamic Council.

Question 5

Emergency
Provisions

Answer 5

§ Declaration of emergency due to war or internal
disturbance etc., power to suspend fundamental rights
during emergency etc