Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
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Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
11
What was the 'Munsif-i-Munsifan'?
Answer:
Chief Judge of a Sarkar
Munsif-i-Munsifan was the chief judicial officer at the Sarkar level, primarily dealing with civil cases.
12
The Second Afghan Dynasty in India refers to:
Answer:
Suri Dynasty
The Lodis were the first Afghan dynasty; the Suris were the second.
13
Which city was built by Sher Shah on the banks of Yamuna (near modern Delhi)?
Answer:
Shergarh
He built a city called Shergarh (now part of Purana Qila complex) in Delhi.
14
The postal system of Sher Shah used:
Answer:
Horse Couriers (Dak Chowki)
He established an efficient postal system using horse couriers stationed at the Sarais (Dak Chowkis).
15
What was the share of the state in the produce under Sher Shah?
Answer:
1/3
The state demand was generally fixed at one-third (1/3) of the average produce.
16
Sher Shah's father, Hasan Khan, was a Jagirdar of:
Answer:
Sasaram
Hasan Khan was the Jagirdar of Sasaram and Khwaspur in Bihar.
17
Which Sufi saint's contemporary was Sher Shah Suri, known for writing Padmavat?
Answer:
Malik Muhammad Jayasi
Malik Muhammad Jayasi, the author of Padmavat, lived during the reign of Sher Shah Suri.
18
The 'Rai' in Sher Shah's administration referred to:
Answer:
Schedule of crop rates
'Rai' was the schedule of crop rates used to calculate the state's share of the produce.
19
Who defeated Sikandar Suri to restore the Mughal Empire?
Answer:
Bairam Khan and Humayun
Humayun, aided by his general Bairam Khan, defeated Sikandar Shah Suri at the Battle of Sirhind in 1555.
20
Sher Shah's rule lasted for approximately how many years?
Answer:
5 years
Sher Shah ruled for only about 5 years (1540–1545), yet his reforms were monumental.