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1

Who introduced the 'Iqtadari System' in the Delhi Sultanate?

A. Qutb-ud-din Aibak B. Iltutmish C. Balban D. Alauddin Khilji

2

Which department was known as 'Diwan-i-Arz' during the Delhi Sultanate?

A. Department of Finance B. Department of Correspondence C. Department of Military D. Department of Foreign Affairs

3

Who was the head of the military department under the Mughals?

A. Wazir B. Mir Bakshi C. Mir Saman D. Sadr-us-Sudur

4

The 'Mansabdari System' was introduced by which Mughal Emperor?

A. Babur B. Humayun C. Akbar D. Aurangzeb

5

What did 'Zat' indicate in the Mansabdari system?

A. Number of horses maintained B. Personal rank and salary C. Religious status D. Land revenue share

6

Who was the Finance Minister of Akbar known for the 'Dahsala' system?

A. Birbal B. Raja Man Singh C. Raja Todar Mal D. Abul Fazl

7

What was 'Khalisa' land?

A. Land owned by religious institutions B. Land directly under the control of the Emperor/State C. Land given to nobles as Jagir D. Barren land

8

Which Sultan created the 'Diwan-i-Kohi' (Department of Agriculture)?

A. Alauddin Khilji B. Muhammad bin Tughlaq C. Firoz Shah Tughlaq D. Sikandar Lodi

9

Who was the 'Kotwal' in medieval administration?

A. Head of the village B. Chief of Police in towns C. Head of the cavalry D. Revenue collector

10

The 'Dagh' (branding of horses) and 'Chehra' (descriptive roll of soldiers) systems were introduced by?

A. Balban B. Alauddin Khilji C. Sher Shah Suri D. Akbar

11

What was the function of 'Diwan-i-Insha'?

A. Royal Correspondence B. Military affairs C. Religious affairs D. Justice

12

Under the Mughals, the administration of the Royal Household was under?

A. Mir Bakshi B. Mir Saman (Khan-i-Saman) C. Wazir D. Diwan

13

What was the primary role of the 'Sadr-us-Sudur'?

A. Foreign Affairs B. Religious affairs and charity C. Tax collection D. Spy network

14

Which administrative unit was equivalent to a modern district during Sher Shah Suri's rule?

A. Subah B. Sarkar C. Pargana D. Iqta

15

What was the 'Zabti' system related to?

A. Judicial system B. Spy system C. Land Revenue assessment D. Horse trading

16

Who established the 'Diwan-i-Khairat' (Department of Charity)?

A. Iltutmish B. Firoz Shah Tughlaq C. Akbar D. Aurangzeb

17

Who was the 'Muhtasib'?

A. Army Commander B. Censor of Public Morals C. Accountant D. Governor

18

What was 'Polaj' land in Mughal administration?

A. Land left fallow for 1 year B. Land cultivated every year C. Barren land D. Forest land

19

Who was responsible for maintaining the 'Barids' (spies)?

A. Diwan-i-Insha B. Diwan-i-Barid C. Diwan-i-Arz D. Diwan-i-Wizarat

20

Who abolished the 'Jizya' tax in 1564?

A. Babur B. Akbar C. Shah Jahan D. Aurangzeb