The Elections Act 2017

Section 47 subsection 3 states that “The measures referred to in sub-section (2) shall include action to expedite the issuance of National Identity Cards for women of such constituency by National Database and Registration Authority and for their enrolment as voters in the relevant electoral rolls by the Commission.” Hence, option ‘A’ is the only one listed as a measure and is the correct answer.

This is a tricky question. As per the Act, a technocrat must have 16 years of education recognized by the HEC (this marks option ‘A’ as correct, and rules out option ‘D’), work experience of 20 years, and a record of achievements at the national or international level. Option ‘B’ mentions achievements only at the international level, hence it is incorrect. This rules out option ‘C’. Therefore, option ‘A’ is the only valid option.

The exact term used in the Act (section 2 point xxii) is ‘any Government’ (with a capital G). Hence, option ‘D’ is correct.

Section 206 states that “A political party shall make the selection of candidates for elective offices, including membership of the Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) and Provincial Assemblies, through a transparent and democratic procedure and while making the selection of candidates on general seats shall ensure at least five per cent representation of women candidates.” Hence, option ‘C’ is correct.

As per section 39 subsection 3, “The Commission shall, through press release and its website, inform the general public about the cut-off date for revision of or correction …”. Hence, option ‘C’ is correct.

Section 14 subsection 1 states that “The Commission shall, at least four months before the general election is due to be held on expiry of the term of an Assembly.” Hence, option ‘D’ is correct.

Section 2 point (xxxii) of the Act states “provisional” refers to “unofficial and not final”. Hence, option ‘A’ is correct.

Section 93 subsection 1 clauses (a) to (d) mention the persons who may be allowed to vote via postal ballot, however, there is no mention of a situation such as that presented in option ‘C’. Hence, option ‘D’ is correct.

Section 201 subsection 1 clauses (a) to (f) list all the items present in options ‘A’ to ‘C’. Hence, option ‘D’ is correct.

There are two criteria that must be fulfilled, one relates to the education of the scholar and the other relates to the number of years of experience they possess.