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
31
Which general of Alauddin died while fighting the Mongols?
Answer:
Zafar Khan
Zafar Khan, a brave general, died fighting the Mongols at the Battle of Kili. Alauddin was reportedly jealous of his fame.
32
What was the tax rate (Kharaj) fixed by Alauddin Khilji on agricultural produce?
Answer:
50% (1/2)
Alauddin raised the land revenue to 50% of the produce, the highest in the history of the Sultanate, to finance his army.
33
Alauddin Khilji built a new capital city named:
Answer:
Siri
Alauddin built the city of Siri (the second city of Delhi) primarily to protect the population from Mongol invasions.
34
Which Kakatiya ruler surrendered the Koh-i-Noor diamond to Malik Kafur?
Answer:
Prataparudra II
Prataparudra II, the Kakatiya ruler of Warangal, surrendered to Malik Kafur and gave the famous Koh-i-Noor diamond as tribute.
35
The 'Diwan-i-Mustakhraj' (Department of Arrears) was established by Alauddin for:
Answer:
Collecting revenue arrears
This department was created to inquire into the revenue arrears and collect them from the revenue collectors.
36
Who killed Jalal-ud-din Khilji to ascend the throne?
Answer:
Alauddin Khilji
Alauddin Khilji treacherously killed his uncle Jalal-ud-din at Kara-Manikpur in 1296 AD.
37
Which official was appointed to regulate the market prices?
Answer:
Shahna-i-Mandi
The 'Shahna-i-Mandi' was the superintendent of the market who ensured that merchants sold goods at the fixed rates.
38
Who was the first Sultan of Delhi to cross the Vindhyas and invade South India?
Answer:
Alauddin Khilji
Alauddin Khilji (initially as a prince/governor of Kara) was the first to cross the Vindhya range and raid Devagiri.
39
The system of 'Dagh' (branding of horses) and 'Chehra' (descriptive roll of soldiers) was introduced by:
Answer:
Alauddin Khilji
Alauddin introduced Dagh and Chehra to prevent corruption in the military and ensure the quality of horses and soldiers.
40
Which poet is known as 'Tuti-e-Hind' (Parrot of India) and lived during the Khilji period?
Answer:
Amir Khusrau
Amir Khusrau was a disciple of Nizamuddin Auliya and a court poet of Alauddin Khilji. He is considered the father of Qawwali and the Urdu language.