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
The measurement unit 'Sikandari Gaz' used by Sher Shah consisted of how many digits?
Answer:
32
Sher Shah used the Sikandari Gaz (previously used by Sikandar Lodi) which was approximately 32 digits or 30 inches.
32
During the campaign of Marwar, Sher Shah famously said:
Answer:
I had nearly lost the empire of Hindustan for a handful of millet.
After a very difficult victory against the Rajputs of Marwar, he remarked that he had almost lost his entire empire for the barren, millet-producing land of Marwar.
33
Which battle marked the end of the Suri dynasty's control over Delhi?
Answer:
Battle of Panipat II
While the Battle of Sirhind (1555) allowed Humayun to retake Delhi, the Second Battle of Panipat (1556) against Hemu definitively ended the Afghan challenge.
34
What documents were exchanged between the peasant and the state to fix land rights?
Answer:
Patta and Qabuliyat
Sher Shah introduced 'Patta' (title deed given to the peasant) and 'Qabuliyat' (deed of agreement/acceptance signed by the peasant).
35
The 'Qila-i-Kuhna' Mosque inside Purana Qila was built by:
Answer:
Sher Shah Suri
Sher Shah built the Qila-i-Kuhna mosque within the Purana Qila (Old Fort) complex in Delhi.
36
Sher Shah is often called the 'Forerunner of ...' in administration?
Answer:
Akbar
Sher Shah is considered the forerunner of Akbar because Akbar adopted and refined many of Sher Shah's administrative, revenue, and military policies.
37
Who succeeded Sher Shah Suri?
Answer:
Islam Shah (Jalal Khan)
His second son, Jalal Khan, succeeded him and took the title of Islam Shah Suri.
38
Who wrote 'Tarikh-i-Sher Shahi'?
Answer:
Abbas Khan Sarwani
Abbas Khan Sarwani wrote 'Tarikh-i-Sher Shahi' at the command of Akbar, providing a detailed history of Sher Shah's reign.
39
Which copper coin was introduced by Sher Shah Suri?
Answer:
Dam
The copper coin introduced by Sher Shah was called 'Dam'. 40 Dams were equal to 1 Rupiya.
40
Sher Shah built the 'Rohtas Fort' in Jhelum (Pakistan) primarily to control:
Answer:
The Gakkhars
The massive Rohtas Fort was built to suppress the Gakkhar tribes of the Potohar region, who were loyal to the Mughals.