Correct Answer:
C. 145
Correct Answer: 145
The Provincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) is the unicameral legislature of the province. According to Article 106 of the Constitution of Pakistan, the Assembly consists of a combination of general and reserved seats.
Composition of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly
- General Seats: 115
- Reserved Seats for Women: 26
- Reserved Seats for Non-Muslims: 4
- Total Members: 145
The 115 general members are elected directly by the people through general elections. The 26 seats reserved for women and 4 seats reserved for non-Muslims are allocated to political parties through proportional representation based on the number of general seats won by each party.
Why the Other Options Are Incorrect
- 115: Represents only the general seats, not the total membership.
- 124: Incorrect number and not recognized under the Constitution.
- 145: Correct Answer. It is the total strength of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Assembly.
- 168: This is the total membership of the Sindh Provincial Assembly, not Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Exam Tip:
- Punjab Assembly = 371 Members
- Sindh Assembly = 168 Members
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly = 145 Members
- Balochistan Assembly = 65 Members