Rules of Business, 1973 — Test 1

Correct Answer: C. 90 and 99
Explanation: Preamble: Articles 90 (exercise of executive authority) and 99 (conduct of business of the Federal Government). Schedule V-A item 1B also cites Articles 90 and 99.

Correct Answer: B. 14th August, 1973
Explanation: Rule 1(2): 14 August 1973 – the same day the 1973 Constitution came into force.

Correct Answer: D. Automated or digitalized applications, platforms or systems
Explanation: Inserted vide SRO 687(I)/2026 dated 24.04.2026 – e-office/digital platforms are covered.

Correct Answer: A. Prime Minister and the Federal Ministers
Explanation: Cabinet = PM + Federal Ministers only. Ministers of State, Advisers and SAPMs attend only by special invitation (Rule 20(1A)).

Correct Answer: C. A Minister without portfolio and a Minister of State
Explanation: Rule 2(1)(xiii): 'Minister' = Federal Minister-in-Charge and includes Minister without portfolio and Minister of State. Note: 'Minister' (wider) ≠ 'Cabinet' (narrower).

Correct Answer: D. All work done by the Federal Government
Explanation: Business = all work done by the Federal Government.

Correct Answer: A. A self-contained administrative unit responsible for conduct of business in a distinct and specified sphere, declared as such by the Federal Government
Explanation: Rule 2(1)(vi). A Ministry is a Division or group of Divisions (2(1)(xiv)); Section is the basic working unit (2(1)(xix)).

Correct Answer: B. Has direct relation with a Division and has been declared as such by the Federal Government
Explanation: Rule 2(1)(ii). Attached Departments are listed in Schedule III. A 'Subordinate Office' is any FG office other than a Ministry, Division or Attached Department.

Correct Answer: A. A Member of Parliament appointed by the Prime Minister to regulate official business
Explanation: Leader of the House = MP appointed by the PM to regulate official business in Assembly, Senate or joint sitting.

Correct Answer: D. President administers a territory subject to his direct administrative control
Explanation: Rule 2(1)(xi).