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
Which famous traveler visited India during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughlaq?
Answer:
Ibn Battuta
The Moroccan traveler Ibn Battuta visited India in 1333 AD and served as a Qazi in Muhammad bin Tughlaq's court.
42
Which department was established by Muhammad bin Tughlaq for the development of agriculture?
Answer:
Diwan-i-Kohi
Diwan-i-Kohi (Department of Agriculture) was set up to bring uncultivated land under the plough.
43
The 'Token Currency' introduced by Muhammad bin Tughlaq was made of which metal?
Answer:
Bronze/Copper
He introduced bronze (or copper) coins that were to trade at the same value as the silver Tanka.
44
Muhammad bin Tughlaq shifted his capital from Delhi to which city?
Answer:
Daulatabad (Devagiri)
He shifted the capital to Daulatabad in 1327 AD to control the Deccan, but the move was a failure.
45
Which Tughlaq ruler is often referred to as the 'Wisest Fool'?
Answer:
Muhammad bin Tughlaq
He was highly learned but his administrative experiments (capital shift, token currency) often failed disastrously due to poor execution.
46
Muhammad bin Tughlaq is also known by his original name:
Answer:
Jauna Khan
Prince Jauna Khan ascended the throne with the title Muhammad bin Tughlaq.
47
How did Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq die?
Answer:
Collapse of a wooden pavilion
He died in 1325 AD when a wooden pavilion, erected to welcome him by his son Jauna Khan, collapsed on him.
48
Which city was built by Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq?
Answer:
Tughlaqabad
He built the fortified city of Tughlaqabad in Delhi to protect against Mongol attacks.
49
What was the original name of Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq?
Answer:
Ghazi Malik
Before ascending the throne, he was known as Ghazi Malik and served as the Governor of Dipalpur.
50
Who was the founder of the Tughlaq Dynasty?
Answer:
Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq
Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq (originally Ghazi Malik) founded the dynasty in 1320 AD after killing Khusrau Khan.