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 was the famous Hindu general of the Suri dynasty who declared himself 'Vikramaditya'?
Answer:
Hemu (Hemchandra)
Hemu was the wazir and general of Adil Shah Suri. He captured Delhi briefly and took the title 'Vikramaditya' before falling at the Second Battle of Panipat.
42
Which revenue system was introduced by Sher Shah Suri?
Answer:
Zabti
Sher Shah introduced the Zabti system, where land was measured and revenue was fixed based on the measurement and the quality of land. This was later adopted and refined by Akbar.
43
Where is the tomb of Sher Shah Suri located?
Answer:
Sasaram
Sher Shah's tomb is a magnificent example of Indo-Islamic architecture, standing in the middle of an artificial lake in Sasaram, Bihar.
44
Sher Shah Suri died during the siege of which fort?
Answer:
Kalinjar Fort
Sher Shah died in 1545 due to an accidental gunpowder explosion while besieging the Kalinjar Fort.
45
The famous 'Grand Trunk Road' (Sadak-i-Azam) renovated by Sher Shah ran from Sonargaon to:
Answer:
Peshawar
The road originally ran from Sonargaon (in present-day Bangladesh) to Peshawar (in present-day Pakistan). It was known as Sadak-i-Azam.
46
Sher Shah Suri introduced a silver coin which was the precursor to the modern currency. What was it called?
Answer:
Rupiya
Sher Shah introduced the 'Rupiya' (Silver Rupee), weighing 178 grains, which remained the standard currency for centuries.
47
Who conferred the title 'Sher Khan' on Farid?
Answer:
Bahar Khan Lohani
Bahar Khan Lohani, the ruler of Bihar, gave him the title 'Sher Khan' after Farid killed a tiger single-handedly.
48
Which battle in 1540 AD led to the establishment of the Suri Dynasty?
Answer:
Battle of Kannauj (Bilgram)
The Battle of Kannauj (also known as the Battle of Bilgram) in May 1540 was the decisive battle where Sher Shah completely defeated Humayun, forcing him to flee India.
49
What was the original name of Sher Shah Suri?
Answer:
Farid Khan
His birth name was Farid Khan. He was given the title 'Sher Khan' later for killing a tiger.
50
Who was the founder of the Suri Dynasty?
Answer:
Sher Shah Suri
Sher Shah Suri (originally Farid Khan) founded the Suri Empire in 1540 after defeating the Mughal Emperor Humayun.