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
The 'Sadr-us-Sudur' in Akbar's administration was the head of which department?
Answer:
Religious affairs and charities
The Sadr-us-Sudur was the chief advisor on religious matters and was responsible for distributing grants (Madad-i-Maash) and charities to scholars and the needy.
2
What was the primary currency coin during Akbar's reign?
Answer:
Rupiya
Akbar standardized the silver coin known as the 'Rupiya', which became the standard currency of the empire, along with the copper Dam and gold Mohur.
3
Akbar's 'Navratnas' (Nine Gems) included which famous musician?
Answer:
Tansen
Mian Tansen was the legendary musician among Akbar's Navratnas, known for his dhrupad compositions and innovation of ragas.
4
Which artist was given the title 'Shirin Qalam' by Akbar?
Answer:
Abdus Samad
Abdus Samad, a Persian master painter, was conferred the title 'Shirin Qalam' (Sweet Pen) by Akbar for his calligraphy and painting skills.
5
What was the 'Karori' experiment in Akbar's revenue administration?
Answer:
Appointment of officials to collect a crore dams
In 1573, Akbar appointed officials called 'Karoris' who were responsible for measuring land and collecting revenue amounting to one crore (karor) dams.
6
The Mahabharata was translated into Persian under Akbar's patronage as:
Answer:
Razmnama
The Mahabharata was translated into Persian and titled 'Razmnama' (Book of Wars) by a team of scholars including Badayuni.
7
Which year did Akbar abolish the Pilgrim Tax?
Answer:
1563
Akbar abolished the tax on Hindu pilgrims in 1563 at Mathura, considering it unfair to tax people for worshipping.
8
Who was the 'Mir Bakshi' in Akbar's administration?
Answer:
Head of military department and intelligence
The Mir Bakshi was the head of the military department, responsible for the recruitment, payment, and inspection of the mansabdars and soldiers, as well as intelligence.
9
What was the term used for land left fallow for 3 to 4 years in Akbar's revenue system?
Answer:
Chachar
Chachar was land that had been left uncultivated for 3 to 4 years to recover its fertility.
10
What was the 'Chehra' system in Akbar's military administration?
Answer:
Descriptive roll of soldiers
Chehra was the system of maintaining a descriptive roll of every soldier to prevent the employment of proxy or inferior soldiers.