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Tariq NawazLast Updated: August 27, 2025

Election Act 2017 Test

The Pakistan Election Act 2017 Test Online provides candidates of Law and Act prepare about Disqualification, delimitation, nomination, role of Returning Officers, amendments get with authentic MCQs, correct answers, and explanations to help them understand the exam pattern, practice effectively, and prepare confidently for all competitive exams.

Total Questions:	123
Time Allowed:	60 Minutes
Total Marks:	123
How to Attempt Test:	Please choose the right Option in MCQ-type question.
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1. Which authority has the power to decide questions of disqualification of Members of Parliament?

High Court

Election Commission of Pakistan

National Assembly Speaker / Senate Chairman

Supreme Court of Pakistan

2. Which section bars political parties from receiving funds from foreign sources?

Section 210

Section 211

Section 212

Section 213

3. What is the punishment for violation of secrecy of voting?

Fine only

Up to 6 months imprisonment

Up to 2 years imprisonment or fine

Up to 3 years imprisonment or fine

4. Which section empowers the Commission to void results due to rigging or irregularities?

Section 8

Section 9

Section 10

Section 11

5. Which section prescribes punishment for corrupt practices during elections?

Section 167–171

Section 172–174

Section 175–179

Section 180–182

6. Which section empowers the ECP to conduct pilot projects on biometric verification?

Section 93

Section 94

Section 95

Section 96

7. Which section authorizes the Commission to conduct re-polling in case of irregularities?

Section 7

Section 8

Section 9

Section 10

8. Which section empowers the ECP to notify results in the official Gazette?

Section 96

Section 97

Section 98

Section 99

9. Which section fixes the limit of election expenses for Provincial Assembly candidates?

2 million rupees

3 million rupees

4 million rupees

5 million rupees

10. Which section requires immediate suspension of polling if violence occurs?

Section 85

Section 86

Section 87

Section 88

11. Which section requires Returning Officers to prepare a ballot paper account?

Section 89

Section 90

Section 91

Section 92

12. Under Elections Act 2017, how many women’s seats are reserved in National Assembly?

13. What is the punishment for tampering with ballot papers?

Fine only

Up to 1 year imprisonment

Up to 3 years imprisonment or fine or both

Up to 5 years imprisonment or fine or both

14. Which section mandates parties to submit lists of candidates on reserved seats before elections?

Section 104

Section 105

Section 106

Section 107

15. What is the punishment for impersonation at polls?

Fine only

Imprisonment up to 6 months

Imprisonment up to 5 years or fine or both

Cancellation of vote

16. Which section authorizes ECP to ensure secrecy of vote through electronic means?

Section 91

Section 92

Section 95

Section 96

17. Which body approves election symbols for political parties?

Federal Government

Supreme Court

Election Commission of Pakistan

Provincial Assemblies

18. Which section requires candidates to submit election expenses within 30 days after polls?

Section 132

Section 133

Section 134

Section 135

19. Which section requires parties to submit audited statements of accounts annually?

Section 209

Section 210

Section 211

Section 212

20. Which section restricts campaign expenditure on billboards and hoardings?

Section 230

Section 231

Section 232

Section 233

21. Which section mandates publication of candidates’ details online?

Section 110

Section 111

Section 112

Section 113

22. Which section requires political parties to submit lists of general seat candidates in constituencies?

Section 104

Section 105

Section 106

Section 107

23. Which section empowers the ECP to conduct pilot projects using EVMs (Electronic Voting Machines)?

Section 93

Section 94

Section 95

Section 96

24. Which section requires publication of candidates’ withdrawal notices?

Section 62

Section 63

Section 64

Section 65

25. Which section empowers the Commission to ensure printing of ballot papers under security features?

Section 70

Section 71

Section 72

Section 73

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26. Which section of the Elections Act 2017 empowers the Election Commission to prepare a Code of Conduct for political parties?

Section 224

Section 233

Section 240

Section 243

27. What is the maximum fine imposed for failure to submit election expenses by a candidate?

Rs. 10,000

Rs. 20,000

Rs. 50,000

Rs. 100,000

28. Which section mandates candidates to declare dual nationality status?

Section 109

Section 110

Section 111

Section 112

29. Which section requires publication of Form-47 (consolidated results)?

Section 89

Section 92

Section 95

Section 98

30. Which section requires the ECP to maintain a register of political parties?

Section 201

Section 202

Section 203

Section 204

31. Which section prescribes the oath of secrecy for election officials?

Section 83

Section 84

Section 85

Section 86

32. Which section prohibits paid news advertisements beyond approved limits?

Section 231

Section 232

Section 233

Section 234

33. Which section mandates Form-48 publication for reserved seats allocation?

Section 96

Section 97

Section 98

Section 99

34. What is the punishment for personating a voter under the Elections Act?

Fine only

Up to 2 years imprisonment

Up to 5 years imprisonment or fine or both

Lifetime disqualification

35. Which section prohibits display of election material in armed forces’ offices and premises?

Section 227

Section 228

Section 229

Section 230

36. Which section empowers the Commission to punish violation of code of conduct?

Section 233

Section 234

Section 235

Section 236

37. Which of the following is a requirement for registration of a political party with the ECP?

At least 1,000 members

At least 2,000 members

At least 5,000 members

At least 10,000 members

38. Which section prohibits wall chalking and poster pasting during election campaigns?

Section 230

Section 231

Section 232

Section 233

39. Which section provides disqualification for default in government loans or utility bills?

Section 61

Section 62

Section 63

Section 64

40. Which section deals with the secrecy of ballot papers?

Section 80

Section 81

Section 82

Section 83

41. Which section defines the disqualification for exceeding election expenses?

Section 136

Section 137

Section 138

Section 139

42. Which section gives the Commission authority to assign additional functions to Returning Officers?

Section 52

Section 53

Section 54

Section 55

43. Which section empowers ECP to punish officials for dereliction of duty in elections?

Section 183

Section 184

Section 185

Section 186

44. Which section of Elections Act 2017 requires candidates to submit a statement of assets and liabilities?

Section 110

Section 111

Section 112

Section 113

45. Which section requires rejected ballot papers to be preserved separately?

Section 88

Section 89

Section 90

Section 91

46. Which section empowers ECP to hold pilot projects with overseas postal ballots?

Section 93

Section 94

Section 95

Section 96

47. Which section provides provisions for postal ballot voting?

Section 91

Section 92

Section 93

Section 94

48. Who has the authority to adjudicate disputes regarding election symbols?

High Court

Supreme Court

Election Commission of Pakistan

Returning Officer

49. What is the punishment for obstructing an election officer in duty?

Fine only

Imprisonment up to 6 months

Imprisonment up to 2 years or fine or both

Imprisonment up to 5 years

50. Which section requires the publication of polling schemes at least 30 days before polling?

Section 58

Section 59

Section 60

Section 61

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51. Who is authorized to issue a certificate of election to the returned candidate?

District Returning Officer

Returning Officer

Election Commission of Pakistan

Presiding Officer

52. Which of the following is NOT a disqualification ground under Articles 62 & 63 of the Constitution as applied in Elections Act 2017?

Insolvency

Dual nationality

Not paying utility bills

Filing nomination papers late

53. What is the punishment for booth capturing?

Fine only

Imprisonment up to 3 years

Imprisonment up to 5 years or fine or both

Imprisonment up to 7 years

54. Which section provides for appeal against rejection of nomination papers?

Section 62

Section 63

Section 64

Section 65

55. Which section provides that Presiding Officers must sign ballot paper accounts?

Section 89

Section 90

Section 91

Section 92

56. How often must electoral rolls be updated by the ECP?

Every year

Every two years

Every three years

Before each general election

57. Which section requires political parties to allocate at least 5% tickets to women on general seats?

Section 203

Section 206

Section 208

Section 212

58. Which section provides for the disqualification of Members who submit false statements of assets?

Section 110

Section 111

Section 112

Section 113

59. Which section provides punishment for tampering with election materials?

Section 173

Section 174

Section 175

Section 176

60. Which section prohibits hiring vehicles to transport voters on polling day?

Section 168

Section 169

Section 170

Section 171

61. Which section specifies the period within which by-elections must be held on a vacant seat?

30 days

45 days

60 days

90 days

62. Under which section can the Commission issue directions to prevent pre-poll rigging?

Section 8

Section 9

Section 10

Section 11

63. Which section empowers the Commission to provide voter education?

Section 230

Section 231

Section 233

Section 234

64. Which section empowers Presiding Officers to maintain order at polling stations?

Section 84

Section 85

Section 86

Section 87

65. What is the punishment for undue influence in elections?

Fine only

Imprisonment up to 1 year

Imprisonment up to 3 years or fine or both

Imprisonment up to 5 years or fine or both

66. Which section defines “illegal practice” during elections?

Section 170

Section 171

Section 172

Section 173

67. Which section specifies that the Commission shall prepare polling schemes?

Section 57

Section 58

Section 59

Section 60

68. Which section of Elections Act requires publication of election results on the Commission’s website?

Section 92

Section 93

Section 95

Section 96

69. What is the punishment for disorderly conduct near polling stations?

Fine of Rs. 1,000

Imprisonment up to 3 months or fine or both

Imprisonment up to 6 months

Disqualification from election

70. Which section makes it mandatory for candidates to open a separate bank account for election expenses?

Section 130

Section 131

Section 133

Section 134

71. Which section empowers the Election Commission to monitor election campaigns?

Section 230

Section 231

Section 234

Section 235

72. Which section makes it mandatory to publish Form-45 (Polling Station Result)?

Section 90

Section 91

Section 92

Section 93

73. Which section prohibits candidates from using loudspeakers without permission?

Section 130

Section 131

Section 132

Section 133

74. Which section empowers the ECP to make rules to carry out the purposes of the Act?

Section 239

Section 240

Section 241

Section 242

75. Who has the authority to cancel an election if rigging is proven?

District Returning Officer

High Court

Supreme Court

Election Commission of Pakistan

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76. Which section bars display of arms during election campaigns?

Section 130

Section 131

Section 132

Section 133

77. Which section provides for submission of by-election results?

Section 107

Section 108

Section 109

Section 110

78. Which section empowers the ECP to de-register a political party for not holding intra-party elections?

Section 206

Section 207

Section 208

Section 209

79. Which section defines “election expenses” of candidates?

Section 130

Section 131

Section 132

Section 133

80. Which section provides guidelines for media coverage during elections?

Section 230

Section 231

Section 232

Section 233

81. Which section deals with consolidation of results by the Returning Officer?

Section 92

Section 93

Section 94

Section 95

82. What is the time limit for filing election petitions after the publication of election results?

15 days

30 days

45 days

60 days

83. Who has the power to investigate complaints of violation of code of conduct during elections?

Presiding Officer

Returning Officer

District Returning Officer

Election Commission of Pakistan

84. Which section empowers the Commission to make rules for overseas Pakistanis’ voting?

Section 92

Section 93

Section 94

Section 95

85. Which section requires each ballot paper to be officially stamped before being issued?

Section 73

Section 74

Section 75

Section 76

86. Which section provides that polling must be held on the same day throughout Pakistan?

Section 55

Section 56

Section 57

Section 58

87. Which section provides provisions for electronic transmission of results?

Section 92

Section 93

Section 95

Section 96

88. Which section requires parties to submit election manifestos?

Section 204

Section 205

Section 206

Section 207

89. Which section prohibits use of official vehicles in election campaigns?

Section 227

Section 228

Section 229

Section 230

90. Which section of the Elections Act deals with polling agents?

Section 75

Section 76

Section 77

Section 78

91. Who has the power to extend polling hours on election day?

Presiding Officer

Returning Officer

Election Commission of Pakistan

District Election Commissioner

92. Which section deals with the preparation of constituency delimitation?

Section 16

Section 17

Section 18

Section 19

93. What is the punishment for double voting?

Fine only

Imprisonment up to 6 months

Imprisonment up to 3 years or fine or both

Disqualification from future elections

94. Which section empowers the Commission to disqualify candidates for exceeding election expenses?

Section 134

Section 135

Section 136

Section 137

95. Under which section must political parties submit consolidated accounts to the ECP?

Section 204

Section 210

Section 214

Section 219

96. Which section prohibits canvassing on polling day?

Section 171

Section 172

Section 173

Section 174

97. Which section provides special measures to ensure women’s participation in elections?

Section 6

Section 9

Section 12

Section 14

98. Which section provides for the contest of returned candidate through election petition?

Section 138

Section 139

Section 140

Section 141

99. Which of the following is the short title of the Act governing elections in Pakistan?

Pakistan Electoral Code 2017

The Elections Act 2017

Election Regulations Act 2017

Constitution Amendment Act 2017

100. Under which section must the Commission establish a Complaint Management System (CMS)?

Section 12

Section 13

Section 14

Section 15

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101. Which section gives authority to stop results announcement until investigations are complete?

Section 8

Section 9

Section 10

Section 11

102. Which section requires all contesting candidates to submit a party affiliation certificate?

Section 62

Section 63

Section 64

Section 65

103. Which section defines election offences relating to disorderly conduct?

Section 173

Section 174

Section 175

Section 176

104. Which section defines “undue influence” during elections?

Section 170

Section 171

Section 172

Section 173

105. Which section requires candidates to attach declarations of assets with nomination papers?

Section 109

Section 110

Section 111

Section 112

106. Which section specifies that nomination papers must be scrutinized within 7 days?

Section 60

Section 61

Section 62

Section 63

107. Which section requires political parties to allocate reserved seats lists proportionally?

Section 104

Section 105

Section 106

Section 107

108. Which section empowers the ECP to hold elections in case the President dissolves the National Assembly?

Section 55

Section 56

Section 57

Section 58

109. Which section provides rules for ballot paper printing?

Section 70

Section 71

Section 72

Section 73

110. Which section requires political parties to submit a list of contributors/donors?

Section 208

Section 209

Section 210

Section 211

111. Who has the power to notify reserved seats for women and non-Muslims in assemblies?

Speaker of National Assembly

Election Commission of Pakistan

President of Pakistan

Prime Minister of Pakistan

112. Which section specifies disqualification for making false declaration of election expenses?

Section 134

Section 135

Section 137

Section 139

113. Which section prohibits government employees from taking part in election campaigns?

Section 230

Section 231

Section 232

Section 233

114. Which body is responsible for conducting free and fair elections under the Elections Act 2017?

115. Which section prohibits canvassing near polling stations?

Section 172

Section 173

Section 174

Section 175

116. What is the maximum limit of election expenses for a National Assembly candidate?

2 million rupees

3 million rupees

4 million rupees

5 million rupees

117. Which section empowers the Commission to regulate election expenses through notifications?

Section 133

Section 134

Section 135

Section 136

118. Which section requires political parties to submit intra-party elections certificates?

Section 205

Section 206

Section 208

Section 209

119. Which section gives authority for inspection of election records?

Section 220

Section 221

Section 222

Section 223

120. Who has the authority to issue a recount order in a constituency?

Presiding Officer

District Returning Officer

Returning Officer

Election Commission of Pakistan

121. Who is responsible for the safe custody of election materials after polling?

Presiding Officer

Returning Officer

District Returning Officer

Election Commission of Pakistan

122. Which section specifies the right of observers to monitor elections?

Section 233

Section 234

Section 235

Section 236

123. What is the punishment for capturing polling stations?

Fine only

Imprisonment up to 2 years

Imprisonment up to 5 years or fine or both

Imprisonment up to 7 years

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