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
21
What was the significance of the First Battle of Panipat?
Answer:
End of Delhi Sultanate and start of Mughal Rule
The battle marked the end of the Delhi Sultanate (Lodi rule) and laid the foundation of the Mughal Empire in India.
22
Which tax was abolished by Sikandar Lodi?
Answer:
Tax on grain (Zakat-i-Ghallah)
Sikandar Lodi abolished the tax on grain (octroi duties on grain) to keep food prices low for the common people.
23
Who succeeded Bahlul Lodi to the throne?
Answer:
Sikandar Lodi
Bahlul Lodi was succeeded by his son Nizam Khan, who took the title Sikandar Lodi.
24
Which uncle of Ibrahim Lodi fled to Kabul to seek Babur's help?
Answer:
Alam Khan Lodi
Alam Khan Lodi, an uncle of Ibrahim Lodi who had claims to the throne, fled to Kabul to invite Babur to India.
25
What military tactic did Babur use to defeat Ibrahim Lodi?
Answer:
Tulughma and Araba
Babur used the 'Tulughma' (flanking manoeuvre) and 'Araba' (carts tied together to protect artillery) to defeat the numerically superior forces of Ibrahim Lodi.
26
Who was the only Sultan of the Delhi Sultanate to be killed on the battlefield?
Answer:
Ibrahim Lodi
Ibrahim Lodi holds the distinction of being the only Sultan of Delhi to die fighting on the battlefield (at Panipat, 1526).
27
Which Sultan broke the sacred images of the Jwalamukhi Temple at Nagarkot?
Answer:
Sikandar Lodi
Sikandar Lodi is recorded in history for his religious intolerance, including the destruction of idols at the Jwalamukhi Temple in Nagarkot.
28
Sikandar Lodi was the son of Bahlul Lodi and a mother from which community?
Answer:
Hindu Goldsmith
Sikandar Lodi's mother, Bibi Ambha, was the daughter of a Hindu goldsmith.
29
What was the title of Bahlul Lodi before becoming Sultan?
Answer:
Governor of Sirhind
Before ascending the throne of Delhi, Bahlul Lodi served as the Governor of Sirhind.
30
How long did the Lodi Dynasty rule?
Answer:
75 years
The Lodi Dynasty ruled from 1451 to 1526, a total of 75 years.