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
41
Who introduced the Persian customs of 'Sijda' (prostration) and 'Paibos' (kissing the feet)?
Answer:
Balban
Balban introduced these customs to demonstrate the superior status of the Sultan as the 'Shadow of God' (Zill-e-Illahi).
42
Who introduced the policy of 'Blood and Iron'?
Answer:
Ghiyas-ud-din Balban
Balban adopted a stern policy of 'Blood and Iron' to suppress rebellions and restore the prestige of the Crown.
43
Who was the first and only female Muslim ruler of medieval India?
Answer:
Razia Sultan
Razia Sultan, the daughter of Iltutmish, ruled from 1236 to 1240 AD and was the first female sovereign of the Delhi Sultanate.
44
Who completed the construction of the Qutub Minar?
Answer:
Iltutmish
Started by Qutb-ud-din Aibak, the Qutub Minar was completed by his son-in-law and successor, Iltutmish.
45
Who is considered the 'Real Founder' of the Delhi Sultanate?
Answer:
Iltutmish
Iltutmish is regarded as the real founder because he consolidated the empire, saved it from Mongol invasion, and established Delhi as the capital.
46
Qutb-ud-din Aibak died while playing which game?
Answer:
Chaugan (Polo)
Aibak died in 1210 AD in Lahore after falling from his horse while playing Chaugan (Horse Polo).
47
Who defeated Prithviraj Chauhan in the Second Battle of Tarain?
Answer:
Muhammad Ghori
Muhammad Ghori defeated Prithviraj Chauhan in the Second Battle of Tarain in 1192 AD, laying the foundation of Muslim rule in India.
48
Who was known as 'Lakh Baksh' (Giver of Lakhs)?
Answer:
Qutb-ud-din Aibak
Qutb-ud-din Aibak was given the title 'Lakh Baksh' because of his generosity in giving donations.
49
Who founded the Slave Dynasty (Mamluk Dynasty)?
Answer:
Qutb-ud-din Aibak
Qutb-ud-din Aibak, a general of Muhammad Ghori, established the Slave Dynasty in 1206 AD after Ghori's death.
50
In which year did the First Battle of Tarain take place?
Answer:
1191 AD
The First Battle of Tarain was fought in 1191 AD between Muhammad Ghori and Prithviraj Chauhan, in which Ghori was defeated.