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
21
Where was Bahadur Shah Zafar deported to by the British?
Answer:
Rangoon (Yangon)
After the 1857 mutiny, Bahadur Shah Zafar was tried and exiled to Rangoon (in modern-day Myanmar), where he died in 1862.
22
Which Mughal Emperor was placed on the throne by the Sayyid Brothers immediately after Farrukhsiyar?
Answer:
Rafi-ud-Darajat
After killing Farrukhsiyar, the Sayyid Brothers placed Rafi-ud-Darajat on the throne, who ruled for a very short period before dying of tuberculosis.
23
What was the main cause of the rivalry between the Irani and Turani factions?
Answer:
Both A and C
The Mughal court was divided into factions. Turanis were Sunnis from Central Asia, and Iranis were Shias from Persia. They fought for influence, Wazirship, and administrative control.
24
Which community's rising power was consolidated by Churaman and Badan Singh near Delhi?
Answer:
Jats
The Jats of the Bharatpur region rose against Mughal oppression. Churaman and Badan Singh were key leaders who consolidated the Jat kingdom.
25
The Sikh leader Banda Singh Bahadur was executed during the reign of which Emperor?
Answer:
Farrukhsiyar
Banda Singh Bahadur was captured and executed in Delhi in 1716 AD during the reign of Emperor Farrukhsiyar.
26
Who blinded Emperor Shah Alam II?
Answer:
Ghulam Qadir Rohilla
In 1788, the Rohilla chief Ghulam Qadir seized Delhi and brutally blinded Emperor Shah Alam II, allegedly searching for hidden treasure.
27
Which independent state was founded by Murshid Quli Khan?
Answer:
Bengal
Murshid Quli Khan, originally the Diwan appointed by Aurangzeb, effectively made Bengal an independent state in the early 18th century.
28
Who was the Mughal Emperor during the Revolt of 1857?
Answer:
Bahadur Shah II
Bahadur Shah II (Zafar) was the nominal leader of the 1857 Revolt. After the British suppressed the revolt, the Mughal Empire was formally abolished.
29
Who invaded India multiple times between 1748 and 1767, further weakening the Mughals?
Answer:
Ahmad Shah Abdali
Ahmad Shah Abdali (Durrani), the successor of Nadir Shah in Afghanistan, launched a series of invasions (about 8 times) that shattered the Mughal administration and the Maratha power.
30
What was the 'Jagirdari Crisis' during the later Mughal period?
Answer:
Scarcity of land to assign as Jagirs to Mansabdars
The Jagirdari Crisis referred to the situation where there were too many Mansabdars waiting for grants, but not enough quality Jagir land (Paibaqi) to distribute, leading to factionalism and corruption.