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The Diwan-i-Wazarat: The Ministry of Finance

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Who was the head of the Diwan-i-Wazarat?

  1. Wazir

  2. Sultan

  3. Qazi

  4. Sadr


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Wazir was the head of the Diwan-i-Wazarat and was responsible for the financial administration of the Delhi Sultanate.

What were the main functions of the Diwan-i-Wazarat?

  1. Collection of taxes

  2. Disbursement of salaries

  3. Maintenance of accounts

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Diwan-i-Wazarat was responsible for the collection of taxes, disbursement of salaries, maintenance of accounts, and other financial matters of the Delhi Sultanate.

What were the different types of taxes collected by the Diwan-i-Wazarat?

  1. Land tax

  2. Trade tax

  3. Jizya

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Diwan-i-Wazarat collected various types of taxes, including land tax, trade tax, jizya (tax on non-Muslims), and other miscellaneous taxes.

How were taxes collected by the Diwan-i-Wazarat?

  1. Directly from the taxpayers

  2. Through intermediaries

  3. Both of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Taxes were collected by the Diwan-i-Wazarat both directly from the taxpayers and through intermediaries, such as tax farmers.

What was the system of tax farming?

  1. A system in which the government granted the right to collect taxes to private individuals or companies

  2. A system in which the government collected taxes directly from the taxpayers

  3. A system in which the government shared the responsibility of tax collection with local authorities


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tax farming was a system in which the government granted the right to collect taxes to private individuals or companies, who were responsible for collecting the taxes and remitting them to the government.

What were the advantages of the tax farming system?

  1. It allowed the government to collect taxes more efficiently

  2. It reduced the cost of tax collection

  3. It increased the revenue of the government

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The tax farming system had several advantages, including increased efficiency in tax collection, reduced cost of tax collection, and increased revenue for the government.

What were the disadvantages of the tax farming system?

  1. It led to corruption and abuse of power

  2. It resulted in higher taxes for the taxpayers

  3. It discouraged investment and economic growth

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The tax farming system also had several disadvantages, including corruption and abuse of power by tax farmers, higher taxes for the taxpayers, and discouragement of investment and economic growth.

How did the Diwan-i-Wazarat disburse salaries to government officials?

  1. Directly from the treasury

  2. Through intermediaries

  3. Both of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Diwan-i-Wazarat disbursed salaries to government officials both directly from the treasury and through intermediaries, such as provincial governors.

What was the system of iqta?

  1. A system of land grants made by the Sultan to his military commanders and other officials

  2. A system of land grants made by the Sultan to religious institutions

  3. A system of land grants made by the Sultan to peasants


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The iqta system was a system of land grants made by the Sultan to his military commanders and other officials in lieu of salaries.

What were the benefits of the iqta system?

  1. It provided a source of income for military commanders and other officials

  2. It helped to maintain a loyal and efficient military force

  3. It encouraged the development of agriculture and trade

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The iqta system had several benefits, including providing a source of income for military commanders and other officials, helping to maintain a loyal and efficient military force, and encouraging the development of agriculture and trade.

What were the disadvantages of the iqta system?

  1. It led to the growth of a powerful and independent aristocracy

  2. It resulted in the exploitation of peasants

  3. It weakened the central authority of the Sultan

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The iqta system also had several disadvantages, including the growth of a powerful and independent aristocracy, the exploitation of peasants, and the weakening of the central authority of the Sultan.

How did the Diwan-i-Wazarat maintain accounts?

  1. Through a system of written records

  2. Through a system of oral records

  3. Both of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Diwan-i-Wazarat maintained accounts through a system of written records, which included detailed records of revenue and expenditure.

What were the main sources of revenue for the Delhi Sultanate?

  1. Land tax

  2. Trade tax

  3. Jizya

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main sources of revenue for the Delhi Sultanate were land tax, trade tax, jizya, and other miscellaneous taxes.

What were the main items of expenditure for the Delhi Sultanate?

  1. Salaries of government officials

  2. Military expenses

  3. Construction and maintenance of public works

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main items of expenditure for the Delhi Sultanate were salaries of government officials, military expenses, construction and maintenance of public works, and other miscellaneous expenses.

How did the Diwan-i-Wazarat contribute to the overall administration of the Delhi Sultanate?

  1. It ensured the smooth functioning of the financial system

  2. It provided financial support for the military and other government departments

  3. It helped to maintain law and order

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Diwan-i-Wazarat played a vital role in the overall administration of the Delhi Sultanate by ensuring the smooth functioning of the financial system, providing financial support for the military and other government departments, and helping to maintain law and order.

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