Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
MCQs and preparation resources for competitive exams, covering important concepts, past papers, and detailed explanations.
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
What was the main duty of the 'Wakil' (Vakil) in the early Mughal period?
Answer:
Prime Minister/Regent with vast powers
The Wakil was the Emperor's deputy with both civil and military powers (e.g., Bairam Khan), though the power of this post declined later.
2
The 'Diwan-i-Riyasat' was created by Alauddin Khilji to?
Answer:
Control the markets
Diwan-i-Riyasat was the department of commerce/markets created to implement market control measures.
3
Who was the 'Khut' in the village administration?
Answer:
Village headman/Landowner
Khuts (along with Muqaddams and Chaudharis) were rural intermediaries or village headmen.
4
What does 'Sawai' and 'Kankut' refer to?
Answer:
Methods of land revenue assessment
These were methods of revenue assessment; Kankut involved estimating the yield of the crop.
5
Who was the 'Waqia-Navis'?
Answer:
News Writer/Reporter
Waqia-Navis were news writers who sent reports of local events to the central government.
6
The administrative hierarchy in the Mughal Empire was?
Answer:
Subah -> Sarkar -> Pargana -> Village
The correct hierarchy was Subah (Province), Sarkar (District), Pargana (Sub-district), and Village.
7
What was the 'Naib-i-Mamlakat'?
Answer:
Deputy Sultan/Regent
The office of Naib-i-Mamlakat was a powerful post of Regent, most famously held by Balban under Nasiruddin Mahmud.
8
Which ruler built the Grand Trunk Road (Sadak-i-Azam)?
Answer:
Sher Shah Suri
Sher Shah Suri is famous for restoring and extending the Grand Trunk Road to facilitate trade and communication.
9
What was the 'Dam' during Mughal times?
Answer:
A copper coin
The Dam was a copper coin; 40 dams were roughly equal to one silver Rupee in Akbar's time.
10
Who was the 'Kanungo'?
Answer:
Keeper of revenue records at Pargana level
The Kanungo was the hereditary keeper of land records and local customs at the Pargana level.