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
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The Battle of Buxar (1764) was fought by a combined alliance against the British. Who was NOT part of this alliance?
Answer:
Nizam of Hyderabad
The alliance consisted of Mir Qasim (former Nawab of Bengal), Shuja-ud-Daula (Nawab of Awadh), and Shah Alam II. The Nizam of Hyderabad was not involved.
32
Which phrase mocked the shrinking authority of Shah Alam II?
Answer:
Sultanat-e-Shah Alam, Az Delhi ta Palam
The Persian couplet 'Sultanat-e-Shah Alam, Az Delhi ta Palam' meant 'The Empire of Shah Alam extends (only) from Delhi to Palam (a nearby village)', highlighting his powerlessness.
33
In 1803, the British captured Delhi after defeating the Marathas. Who was the Mughal Emperor then?
Answer:
Shah Alam II
Lord Lake captured Delhi in 1803 from the Marathas (Daulat Rao Scindia). The blind Emperor Shah Alam II accepted British protection.
34
Which Mughal Emperor gave the title of 'Raja' to Ram Mohan Roy?
Answer:
Akbar II
Akbar II gave the title of 'Raja' to Ram Mohan Roy and sent him to England as an envoy to plead for an increase in the Emperor's pension.
35
The independent state of Awadh was founded by whom?
Answer:
Saadat Khan Burhan-ul-Mulk
Saadat Khan Burhan-ul-Mulk was appointed Governor of Awadh in 1722 and gradually established it as an autonomous state.
36
Who was the first Mughal pensioner of the East India Company?
Answer:
Shah Alam II
After the defeat in the Battle of Buxar (1764) and the Treaty of Allahabad (1765), Shah Alam II granted the Diwani rights to the British and lived on a pension provided by the Company.
37
The Battle of Plassey (1757) occurred during the reign of which Mughal Emperor?
Answer:
Alamgir II
The Battle of Plassey, which established British dominance in Bengal, took place in 1757 during the reign of Alamgir II.
38
Which Mughal Emperor was known as 'Rangila' due to his pursuit of pleasure?
Answer:
Muhammad Shah
Muhammad Shah (1719–1748) earned the epithet 'Rangila' (The Colorful/Merry-maker) because he spent much of his time in luxurious pursuits rather than statecraft.
39
Who founded the independent state of Hyderabad in 1724?
Answer:
Chin Qilich Khan (Nizam-ul-Mulk)
Chin Qilich Khan, who held the title Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah, grew frustrated with the court politics of Delhi and established the independent state of Hyderabad in 1724.
40
The Third Battle of Panipat (1761) took place during the nominal reign of which Mughal Emperor?
Answer:
Shah Alam II
The Third Battle of Panipat was fought in 1761. Shah Alam II was the recognized emperor at the time, although he was in exile in Bihar/Awadh, and Delhi was under the regency of his son or influenced by nobles.