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
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The 'Diwan-i-Bandagan' established by Firoz Shah Tughlaq was a department of?
Answer:
Slaves
Firoz Shah Tughlaq was fond of slaves and established a separate department, Diwan-i-Bandagan, to manage them.
22
What was 'Taccavi'?
Answer:
Agricultural loan
Taccavi (or Sondhar) were agricultural loans given to farmers for seeds, equipment, or during famines.
23
Which ruler introduced the standard currency 'Rupiya'?
Answer:
Sher Shah Suri
Sher Shah Suri introduced the silver Rupiya (178 grains), which became the precursor to the modern Rupee.
24
What was the 'Amil' or 'Amalguzar' responsible for?
Answer:
Revenue collection
The Amil (Sultanate) or Amalguzar (Mughal) was a revenue collector responsible for assessing and collecting land revenue.
25
In the Mughal administration, who was the 'Faujdar'?
Answer:
Military commander of a district (Sarkar)
The Faujdar was the administrative and military head of a Sarkar (district), responsible for law and order.
26
The 'Diwan-i-Mustakhraj' was set up by Alauddin Khilji for?
Answer:
Collecting revenue arrears
This department was created to inquire into and collect arrears of revenue from collectors and agents.
27
Who introduced the 'Ghari' (House tax) and 'Charai' (Pasture tax)?
Answer:
Alauddin Khilji
Alauddin Khilji introduced these new taxes to increase state revenue.
28
Which official kept the land records at the village level?
Answer:
Patwari
The Patwari was the village accountant who maintained land ownership and revenue records.
29
What was the 'Shenah-i-Mandi'?
Answer:
Superintendent of the market
Established by Alauddin Khilji, the Shenah-i-Mandi was the superintendent responsible for controlling the market and prices.
30
Who reintroduced Jizya in 1679?
Answer:
Aurangzeb
Aurangzeb reintroduced the Jizya tax in 1679.