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 fort did Shah Jahan build in Delhi?
Answer:
Red Fort (Lal Qila)
He built the Red Fort (Lal Qila) in Shahjahanabad using red sandstone.
42
Shah Jahan transferred the Mughal capital from Agra to which city in 1638?
Answer:
Shahjahanabad (Delhi)
He shifted the capital to Delhi and built a new walled city called Shahjahanabad (Old Delhi).
43
Which river flows behind the Taj Mahal?
Answer:
Yamuna
The Taj Mahal is situated on the right bank of the Yamuna River in Agra.
44
The decorative art of inlaying semi-precious stones into marble is called:
Answer:
Pietra Dura (Parchin Kari)
Pietra Dura (or Parchin Kari) is the technique of inlaying cut and fitted, highly polished colored stones into a stone background.
45
How many years did it take to complete the Taj Mahal complex roughly?
Answer:
22 years
Construction began in 1632 and the main mausoleum was finished in 1643, but work on the outer buildings and gardens continued for another 10 years, totaling about 22 years (completed c. 1653).
46
Which white marble was used in the construction of the Taj Mahal?
Answer:
Makrana marble
The translucent white marble was brought from the quarries of Makrana in Rajasthan.
47
The Taj Mahal was built in the memory of which queen?
Answer:
Mumtaz Mahal (Arjumand Banu Begum)
It was built for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died during childbirth in Burhanpur.
48
Who was the chief architect of the Taj Mahal?
Answer:
Ustad Ahmad Lahori
Ustad Ahmad Lahori is generally credited as the chief architect of the Taj Mahal.
49
In which year did the construction of the Taj Mahal begin?
Answer:
1632
Construction of the Taj Mahal began in 1632 AD, shortly after the death of Mumtaz Mahal in 1631.
50
Shah Jahan is popularly known by which title due to his immense contribution to architecture?
Answer:
Prince of Builders
Shah Jahan is often called the 'Prince of Builders' or 'Engineer King' because Mughal architecture reached its zenith during his reign.