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
Where is Ahmad Shah Abdali buried?
Answer:
Kandahar
Ahmad Shah Abdali's tomb is located in Kandahar, Afghanistan.
12
The 'Chauth' of which region was a point of contention leading to Abdali's invasions?
Answer:
Punjab
The Marathas' ambition to collect tribute (Chauth) from Punjab brought them into direct conflict with Abdali.
13
Who acted as a mediator between Nadir Shah and Muhammad Shah at Karnal?
Answer:
Nizam-ul-Mulk
Nizam-ul-Mulk initially negotiated a peace treaty for 50 lakh rupees, though Saadat Khan later sabotaged it.
14
Which province did Ahmad Shah Abdali annex in 1752?
Answer:
Punjab
The Mughal Emperor was forced to cede Punjab and Multan to Abdali in 1752.
15
Ahmad Shah Abdali's forces were significantly aided by which type of firearm?
Answer:
Zamburaks (camel-mounted swivels)
The Afghan use of Zamburaks (light cannons mounted on camels) provided mobile artillery support that the Marathas lacked.
16
Who was the Mughal Emperor during the Third Battle of Panipat?
Answer:
Shah Alam II
Shah Alam II was the Mughal Emperor, though he was in exile at the time; the throne in Delhi was contested.
17
In which year was Nadir Shah assassinated?
Answer:
1747
Nadir Shah was assassinated by his own officers in 1747.
18
What tactic did Ahmad Shah Abdali use to defeat the Marathas?
Answer:
Cutting off food supplies
Abdali successfully cut off the Maratha supply lines, starving the army and forcing them to fight on his terms.
19
Which Maratha commander was killed in the Third Battle of Panipat along with Sadashivrao Bhau?
Answer:
Vishwasrao
Vishwasrao, the son of the Peshwa and the nominal head of the army, was killed in the battle.
20
Which part of India was ceded to Nadir Shah by Muhammad Shah?
Answer:
Trans-Indus provinces (west of Indus)
Muhammad Shah was forced to cede all territories west of the river Indus (including Kabul and Sindh) to the Persian Empire.