CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
Allahabad Address 1930
The address emphasized that Islam is
A. A social and political ideal as well as a faith
B. Only a private ritual
C. Unrelated to society
D. A European doctrine
Correct Answer: A
Iqbal argued that Islam shapes an ethical social order.
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Allahabad Address 1930
Iqbal described the proposed unit as
A. A self-governing unit within or without the British Empire
B. An immediate worldwide caliphate
C. A province of Afghanistan
D. A European colony
Correct Answer: A
His wording allowed constitutional possibilities within or beyond the Empire.
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Allahabad Address 1930
Which provinces were specifically mentioned?
A. Punjab, NWFP, Sindh and Balochistan
B. Bengal, Assam, Bihar and Orissa
C. Bombay, Madras and Mysore
D. Kashmir only
Correct Answer: A
The famous formulation named Punjab, NWFP, Sindh and Balochistan.
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Allahabad Address 1930
The address proposed consolidation of Muslim-majority provinces in
A. North-western India
B. Southern India
C. Central India only
D. Burma
Correct Answer: A
Iqbal envisioned a consolidated Muslim unit in northwestern India.
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Allahabad Address 1930
Iqbal served at the session as
A. President
B. Secretary
C. Treasurer
D. British observer
Correct Answer: A
He was president of the session.
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Allahabad Address 1930
The session was held at
A. Allahabad
B. Lahore
C. Delhi
D. Karachi
Correct Answer: A
It is named after Allahabad, where it was delivered.
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Allahabad Address 1930
The occasion was the annual session of the
A. All-India Muslim League
B. Indian National Congress
C. Khilafat Committee
D. Unionist Party
Correct Answer: A
Iqbal presided over the Muslim League session.
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Allahabad Address 1930
It was delivered in
A. 1930
B. 1928
C. 1935
D. 1940
Correct Answer: A
The address was delivered in December 1930.
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Allahabad Address 1930
The Allahabad Address was delivered by
A. Allama Muhammad Iqbal
B. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
C. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
D. Liaquat Ali Khan
Correct Answer: A
Allama Iqbal delivered the address.
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1556-1605 - Mughal Empire - Akbar
Akbar's legacy is best summarized as
A. Imperial consolidation with administrative and cultural integration
B. Collapse of Mughal power
C. End of land revenue
D. European colonization
Correct Answer: A
He expanded and stabilized the empire through institutions and accommodation.
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1556-1605 - Mughal Empire - Akbar
The Diwan handled
A. Revenue and finance
B. Only royal ceremonies
C. Only intelligence
D. Naval warfare
Correct Answer: A
The Diwan managed fiscal administration.
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1556-1605 - Mughal Empire - Akbar
The Mir Bakhshi was responsible mainly for
A. Military administration and mansabdars
B. Royal kitchen
C. Religious grants only
D. Postal routes only
Correct Answer: A
The Mir Bakhshi supervised military personnel and records.
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1556-1605 - Mughal Empire - Akbar
The chief provincial officer was the
A. Subahdar
B. Qazi only
C. Kotwal only
D. Patwari only
Correct Answer: A
The Subahdar governed the province.
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1556-1605 - Mughal Empire - Akbar
Akbar's administration divided the empire into provinces called
A. Subahs
B. Iqtaat
C. Presidencies
D. Mandals
Correct Answer: A
Subahs were major administrative provinces.
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1556-1605 - Mughal Empire - Akbar
The Persian translation of the Mahabharata was called
A. Razmnama
B. Akbarnama
C. Tabaqat-i-Akbari
D. Humayunnama
Correct Answer: A
Razmnama means Book of War.
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1556-1605 - Mughal Empire - Akbar
The translation bureau under Akbar was called
A. Maktab Khana
B. Ibadat Khana
C. Diwan-i-Khas
D. Khazanah
Correct Answer: A
The Maktab Khana translated Sanskrit works into Persian.
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1556-1605 - Mughal Empire - Akbar
Birbal was known as a
A. Court wit and adviser
B. Revenue minister only
C. Portuguese envoy
D. Afghan general
Correct Answer: A
Birbal was a close Hindu courtier and adviser.
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1556-1605 - Mughal Empire - Akbar
Akbar's court musician was
A. Tansen
B. Amir Khusrau
C. Baiju Bawra only
D. Sadarang
Correct Answer: A
Tansen was among the most celebrated court musicians.
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1556-1605 - Mughal Empire - Akbar
Akbar is buried at
A. Sikandra
B. Delhi
C. Lahore
D. Fatehpur Sikri
Correct Answer: A
His mausoleum is at Sikandra near Agra.
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1556-1605 - Mughal Empire - Akbar
Akbar died in
A. 1605
B. 1556
C. 1627
D. 1658
Correct Answer: A
He died in October 1605.