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
1
Sher Shah's grandfather's name was:
Answer:
Ibrahim Khan Sur
His grandfather was Ibrahim Khan Sur, who came to India during the time of Bahlol Lodi.
2
Who commanded the Mughal forces against Hemu at the Second Battle of Panipat?
Answer:
Akbar and Bairam Khan
Bairam Khan, the regent of the young Akbar, commanded the Mughal forces.
3
Sher Shah's mausoleum is designed in which shape?
Answer:
Octagonal
The tomb is an octagonal structure, a characteristic feature of the Lodi and Suri style.
4
The 'Barid' in Suri administration was:
Answer:
Intelligence officer/Spy
The Barids were intelligence officers who reported directly to the Sultan.
5
Which general of Humayun did Sher Shah defeat at Chausa?
Answer:
Humayun himself (led the army)
Sher Shah defeated Emperor Humayun directly at Chausa.
6
Sher Shah's justice system was known to be:
Answer:
Strict and impartial
Sher Shah was renowned for his strict and impartial justice, famously stating that justice is the most excellent of religious rites.
7
The total duration of the Suri Dynasty was:
Answer:
15 years
The dynasty ruled from 1540 to 1555 (approx 15 years).
8
Which fort did Sher Shah capture by deceit from Raja Puran Mal?
Answer:
Raisen
The capture of Raisen (1543) is a blot on Sher Shah's character, as he massacred the Rajputs after promising them safe passage.
9
Sher Shah ordered the planting of what along the roads?
Answer:
Fruit-bearing and shade trees
For the comfort of travelers, he ordered the planting of shade-giving and fruit-bearing trees along the Grand Trunk Road.
10
Who was the last ruler of the Suri dynasty?
Answer:
Adil Shah
Adil Shah Suri is often considered the last ruler, though the empire had fragmented into rival claimants (Sikandar, Ibrahim, Adil) by the time Humayun returned.