A ) One
B ) Two ✅
C ) Three
D ) Four
Explanation:
Question :Pakistan's Majlis-Surah (Parliament) has how many houses?
A ) One
B ) Two ✅
C ) Three
D ) Four
Explanation:
- National Assembly seats = 336 is correct for current exams:
266 general + 60 women + 10 non-Muslim = 336 - Senate seats = 96 is correct current figure. Some old books may show 104, but after FATA merger/reforms, exam-current answer is 96.
- Current Chairman Senate = Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani is correct as of now. Since “current” posts can change, for long-term notes write:
Current Chairman Senate: Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, elected 9 April 2024.
Majlis-e-Shoora / Parliament of Pakistan has two houses:
- National Assembly = Lower House
Total seats: 336
Term: 5 years
Minimum age: 25 years
Presiding officer: Speaker - Senate = Upper House
Total seats: 96
Permanent body: Cannot be dissolved
Term of Senator: 6 years
Half members retire after: 3 years
Minimum age: 30 years
Presiding officer: Chairman Senate
Represents: Federating units / provinces
Most repeated MCQs:
National Assembly is the lower house. ✅
Senate is the upper house. ✅
Pakistan Parliament is bicameral. ✅