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
Which text gives a detailed account of the postal system under the Tughlaqs?
Answer:
Rihla
Ibn Battuta's 'Rihla' provides a fascinating description of the efficient postal system (horse and foot post) of the time.
2
The Khurasan Expedition was planned by Muhammad bin Tughlaq to conquer:
Answer:
Central Asia/Persia
He raised a huge army to conquer Khurasan (Persia) due to a power vacuum there but disbanded it later due to financial difficulties.
3
Firoz Shah Tughlaq faced a rebellion in which region for almost his entire reign?
Answer:
Bengal
Bengal became independent during Muhammad bin Tughlaq's time. Firoz Shah made two attempts to recapture it but failed.
4
What does the word 'Tughlaq' mean?
Answer:
It was a personal name, not a tribal name
Tughlaq was actually the personal name of Ghiyas-ud-din (Ghazi Malik's father), which became the surname of the dynasty.
5
The Tughlaq Dynasty was succeeded by which dynasty?
Answer:
Sayyid Dynasty
The Sayyid Dynasty, founded by Khizr Khan in 1414, succeeded the Tughlaqs.
6
Who helped Timur during his invasion of India?
Answer:
Khizr Khan
Khizr Khan, a former governor, assisted Timur and was later appointed as the governor of Multan by Timur.
7
During the reign of Firoz Shah Tughlaq, the Jagannath Temple at Puri was desecrated. In which year?
Answer:
1360 AD
During his expedition to Jajnagar (Odisha) in 1360 AD, Firoz Shah desecrated the Jagannath Temple.
8
What was 'Sondhar' introduced by Muhammad bin Tughlaq?
Answer:
Agricultural loan
Sondhar (or Takavi) were agricultural loans given to farmers to buy seeds and equipment during the drought.
9
Which Tughlaq ruler is known for his extensive canal network in Punjab and Haryana?
Answer:
Firoz Shah Tughlaq
Firoz Shah is often called the 'Father of Irrigation' in medieval India for his construction of canals like the Western Yamuna Canal.
10
The planned city of 'Jahanpanah' was built by:
Answer:
Muhammad bin Tughlaq
Muhammad bin Tughlaq built Jahanpanah (Refuge of the World) by enclosing the space between Siri and Old Delhi.