Pak Study MCQs: Hazrat Omer’s System of Government

What principles regarding accountability were followed by Hazrat Umar?

1. He avoided answering public questions
2. He was always ready to answer questions about his decisions and personal life
3. He only answered to his advisors
4. He was not accountable for personal matters

Right answer: B. He was always ready to answer questions about his decisions and personal life

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Which oath did governors have to take before assuming their duties in Hazrat Omer’s (RA) era?

1. Not to ride a Turkish horse
2. Not to accumulate wealth
3. Not to leave the state
4. Not to take a salary

Right answer: A. Not to ride a Turkish horse

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Which rule was imposed by Hazrat Umar (RA) on the governors about their personal lifestyle?

1. They could wear expensive clothing
2. They could use refined flour
3. They could have a gatekeeper
4. They could not wear thin and delicate cloth

Right answer: D. They could not wear thin and delicate cloth

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If a government official commits a crime, what action would be taken by state in Hazrat Umar’s (RA) era?

1. The official would be warned
2. The official would be promoted
3. The official would receive punishment or be removed
4. The official would be transferred to another state

Right answer: C. The official would receive punishment or be removed

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Hazrat Omer (RA) ensures the supremacy of law by:

1. favoring governors over common citizens
2. appointing pious and honest judges
3. allowing only the wealthy to access courts
4. exempting himself from the law

Right answer: B. By appointing pious and honest judges

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When Hazrat Omer (RA) appeared in court during a trial, what did he do?

1. He refused to take an oath
2. He demanded special treatment as Caliph
3. He sat next to the defendant
4. He dismissed the trial

Right answer: C. He sat next to the defendant

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How did Hazrat Omer (RA) respond to a person who criticized his shirt in public?

1. He dismissed the criticism
2. He ordered the person to be silent
3. He allowed the person to speak freely
4. He left the meeting immediately

Right answer: C. He allowed the person to speak freely

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What did Hazrat Omer (RA) do, when a house of Christian was demolished to build a mosque?

1. He ordered the mosque to be completed
2. He allowed the Christian to be compensated with money
3. He ordered the mosque section to be demolished and restore the house
4. He ignored the complaint

Right answer: C. He ordered the mosque section to be demolished and restore the house

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What system did Hazrat Umar (RA) establish for government officials?

1. They had to submit their property list
2. They had to donate half their wealth
3. They had to swear allegiance to the army
4. They could not own any property

Right answer: A. They had to submit their property list

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What was Hazrat Omer’s (RA) main requirement for justice in his state?

1. Only governors could oversee trials
2. The wealthy were given special treatment
3. The head of state and common citizens had equal status under the law
4. Military officials were exempt from punishment

Right answer: C. The head of state and common citizens had equal status under the law