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 result of the Battle of Laswari (1803)?
Answer:
British Victory over Scindia
The Battle of Laswari (November 1803) was a decisive British victory led by General Lake against the forces of Daulat Rao Scindia.
12
The 'Barbhai Council' was formed to protect which Peshwa?
Answer:
Sawai Madhav Rao
The Barbhai Council (Council of Twelve Brothers) was a regency council led by Nana Phadnavis to administer the state and protect the infant Peshwa Sawai Madhav Rao from the intrigues of Raghunath Rao.
13
Which British general captured Delhi from the Marathas in 1803?
Answer:
General Lake
General Gerard Lake defeated Scindia's forces at the Battle of Delhi (1803) and entered the city, taking the Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II under British protection.
14
The title 'Chhatrapati' refers to __________.
Answer:
Sovereign King
Chhatrapati is a royal title used by Maratha rulers, meaning 'Lord of the Parasol/Umbrella', symbolizing sovereignty and protection.
15
Who was the Peshwa during the First Anglo-Maratha War?
Answer:
Sawai Madhav Rao (Madhav Rao II)
The First Anglo-Maratha War was fought during the reign of the infant Peshwa Sawai Madhav Rao, who was supported by the council of ministers (Barbhai Council) led by Nana Phadnavis.
16
The Treaty of Gwalior (1817) forced Scindia to help the British against whom?
Answer:
The Pindaris
Just before the full outbreak of the Third Anglo-Maratha War, Lord Hastings forced Daulat Rao Scindia to sign the Treaty of Gwalior, compelling him to cooperate in the suppression of the Pindaris.
17
Which Maratha ruler was known as the 'Napoleon of India' by some historians for his military genius?
Answer:
Yashwantrao Holkar
Yashwantrao Holkar is often referred to as the 'Napoleon of India' because of his superior military tactics and his ability to defeat the British armies (initially) during the Second Anglo-Maratha War.
18
The Convention of Wadgaon (1779) was a humiliating defeat for whom?
Answer:
The British
During the First Anglo-Maratha War, a British force marching towards Pune was surrounded and forced to surrender at Wadgaon. The British signed a humiliating convention returning all territories acquired since 1773.
19
In the Ashtapradhan, the 'Amatya' was responsible for __________.
Answer:
Accounts and Finance
The Amatya (or Mazumdar) in Shivaji's council was the Finance Minister, responsible for checking and maintaining the public accounts of the kingdom.
20
Who commanded the British troops at the Battle of Koregaon (1818)?
Answer:
Captain Staunton
Captain Francis Staunton commanded a small British detachment (mostly Mahar troops) that successfully defended against a much larger Peshwa army at the Battle of Koregaon (Bhima-Koregaon) on January 1, 1818.