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
Which practice concerning widows did Akbar attempt to discourage?
Answer:
Sati
Akbar took steps to discourage the practice of Sati (burning of widows) and appointed officials to ensure it was not performed forcibly.
12
Which Sufi order did Akbar revered the most?
Answer:
Chishti
Akbar had deep reverence for the Chishti order, particularly Sheikh Salim Chishti, whom he credited for the birth of his son Jahangir.
13
What was the standard unit of land measurement introduced by Akbar?
Answer:
Ilahi Gaz
Akbar introduced the 'Ilahi Gaz' (approximately 33 inches or 41 digits) as the standard yard for land measurement, replacing the older Gaz-i-Sikandari.
14
Which department was established by Akbar to translate Sanskrit texts into Persian?
Answer:
Maktab Khana
Akbar established the Maktab Khana (Translation Bureau) to translate important Sanskrit, Arabic, and Greek texts into Persian to promote understanding.
15
Who was the only Hindu courtier to accept Din-i-Ilahi?
Answer:
Birbal
Birbal was the only prominent Hindu noble among the handful of people who accepted Akbar's Din-i-Ilahi.
16
What was the main purpose of the 'Dagh' system reintroduced by Akbar?
Answer:
Branding of horses to prevent theft and fraud
The Dagh (branding) system was used to mark horses to ensure that mansabdars maintained the required quality and number of horses and did not present the same horse twice.
17
Which reform did Akbar introduce regarding the marriage age?
Answer:
He fixed the minimum age of marriage for boys and girls
Akbar raised the marriage age, fixing it at 14 for girls and 16 for boys, to discourage child marriage.
18
In the Mansabdari system, what did 'Sawar' rank determine?
Answer:
Number of cavalrymen to be maintained
The 'Sawar' rank indicated the number of cavalrymen or horsemen a mansabdar was required to maintain for the state's service.
19
Who authored 'Ain-i-Akbari' and 'Akbarnama'?
Answer:
Abul Fazl
Abul Fazl was the court historian and close friend of Akbar who wrote the Akbarnama, the third volume of which is the Ain-i-Akbari, detailing the administration.
20
Which of the following land categories under Akbar's administration was cultivated every year?
Answer:
Polaj
Polaj was the land that was cultivated annually without any break to ensure continuous revenue.