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
Who abolished the 'Jizya' tax in 1564?
Answer:
Akbar
Akbar abolished the Jizya (poll tax on non-Muslims) in 1564 as part of his policy of religious tolerance.
32
Who was responsible for maintaining the 'Barids' (spies)?
Answer:
Diwan-i-Barid
Diwan-i-Barid was the intelligence department, headed by the Barid-i-Mumalik.
33
What was 'Polaj' land in Mughal administration?
Answer:
Land cultivated every year
In Akbar's classification, Polaj was the most fertile land cultivated annually without a break.
34
Who was the 'Muhtasib'?
Answer:
Censor of Public Morals
The Muhtasib was an officer appointed to enforce public morals and ensure the observance of Islamic laws.
35
Who established the 'Diwan-i-Khairat' (Department of Charity)?
Answer:
Firoz Shah Tughlaq
Firoz Shah Tughlaq set up Diwan-i-Khairat to help the poor, orphans, and widows, and to arrange marriages for poor Muslim girls.
36
What was the 'Zabti' system related to?
Answer:
Land Revenue assessment
Zabti was a land revenue system based on the measurement of land and fixed rates for crops.
37
Which administrative unit was equivalent to a modern district during Sher Shah Suri's rule?
Answer:
Sarkar
Sher Shah Suri divided his empire into Sarkars (districts), which were further divided into Parganas.
38
What was the primary role of the 'Sadr-us-Sudur'?
Answer:
Religious affairs and charity
The Sadr-us-Sudur guarded Islamic law and managed religious endowments and charity (Auqaf).
39
Under the Mughals, the administration of the Royal Household was under?
Answer:
Mir Saman (Khan-i-Saman)
Mir Saman (or Khan-i-Saman) was responsible for the imperial household, factories (Karkhanas), and stores.
40
What was the function of 'Diwan-i-Insha'?
Answer:
Royal Correspondence
Diwan-i-Insha (or Diwan-i-Risalat in some contexts, though Insha is specifically correspondence) dealt with royal drafts and communications.