Who was the first Peshwa (Prime Minister) who transformed the office into a powerful hereditary position, shifting real power away from the Chhatrapati? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who was the first Peshwa (Prime Minister) who transformed the office into a powerful hereditary position, shifting real power away from the Chhatrapati?
A. Balaji Vishwanath
B. Baji Rao I
C. Balaji Baji Rao
D. Madhavrao I
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Appointed by Chhatrapati Shahu in 1713, Balaji Vishwanath stabilized the Maratha empire and made the Peshwaship the de facto ruling authority in Pune.

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Question #1
The 'Peshwa' who was also known as 'Nana Saheb' was:
A. Madhav Rao
B. Balaji Baji Rao
C. Balaji Vishwanath
D. Baji Rao I

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Balaji Baji Rao was popularly called Nana Saheb.

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Question #2
The famous musical composition 'Raga Deepak' is associated with which Sufi saint?
A. Amir Khusrau
B. Baba Farid
C. Moinuddin Chishti
D. Nizamuddin Auliya

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Amir Khusrau, a great Sufi poet and musician, is credited with the creation of several ragas, including Raga Deepak, and he blended Persian and Indian music.

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Question #3
In the administration of the Delhi Sultanate, the department of 'Diwan-i-Arz', which looked after the military affairs, was created by which Sultan?
A. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
B. Alauddin Khalji
C. Iltutmish
D. Ghiyasuddin Balban

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Balban established the 'Diwan-i-Arz' (military department) to structurally upgrade the army, enhance its operational efficiency, and counter the internal and external threats to the Sultanate.

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