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
The 'Karori' experiment for revenue collection was launched by?
Answer:
Akbar
Akbar appointed officials called 'Karoris' who were responsible for collecting a revenue of one crore dams.
12
What is 'Parauti' land?
Answer:
Land left fallow for 1 or 2 years to recover fertility
In the Mughal system, Parauti was land left uncultivated for a short period (1-2 years) to regain strength.
13
Who destroyed the power of the 'Group of Forty'?
Answer:
Balban
Balban, who was originally a member of the Forty, destroyed their power to restore the prestige of the Crown.
14
Who introduced the 'Group of Forty' (Turkan-i-Chahalgani)?
Answer:
Iltutmish
Iltutmish created a corps of 40 loyal Turkish slaves/nobles to help in administration.
15
Which department was 'Diwan-i-Wizarat'?
Answer:
Finance and Revenue
The Diwan-i-Wizarat, headed by the Wazir, was the finance department responsible for revenue and expenditure.
16
Under the Mughals, 'Madad-i-Maash' grants were given to?
Answer:
Scholars and religious men
Madad-i-Maash were tax-free land grants given to learned men, scholars, and religious institutions.
17
What was the 'Jarib'?
Answer:
A measuring instrument (Chain/Rod)
Jarib was a measuring chain or rod used for land measurement (mensuration) in the revenue system.
18
Who was the 'Muqaddam'?
Answer:
Village Headman
The Muqaddam was the hereditary village headman responsible for law and order and revenue collection at the village level.
19
The 'Subah' in Mughal administration corresponds to which modern unit?
Answer:
Province/State
The Mughal Empire was divided into Subahs (provinces), governed by a Subahdar.
20
Who was the 'Qazi-ul-Quzat'?
Answer:
Chief Justice
The Qazi-ul-Quzat was the supreme judicial authority after the Emperor.