MCQs on Hazrat Umar (RA) – Administrative Reforms and Expansion

1. Who succeeded Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) as the second Caliph of Islam?
(A) Hazrat Ali (RA)
(B) Hazrat Uthman (RA)
(C) Hazrat Umar (RA)
(D) Hazrat Talha (RA)

2. What major administrative system was introduced by Hazrat Umar (RA)?
(A) Tribal leadership councils
(B) Taxation system only
(C) Diwan system (Bait-ul-Mal for army and finance)
(D) Monarchical governance

3. Which of the following regions came under Islamic rule during Hazrat Umar’s (RA) caliphate?
(A) India and China
(B) Persia, Syria, and Egypt
(C) Spain and France
(D) Yemen and Oman only

4. What was Hazrat Umar’s (RA) policy regarding religious freedom in conquered lands?
(A) Forced conversion
(B) Exile of non-Muslims
(C) Religious freedom and protection
(D) Destruction of temples

5. Which title was given to Hazrat Umar (RA) for his justice and leadership?
(A) As-Siddiq
(B) Al-Mujahid
(C) Al-Faruq
(D) Al-Ameen

6. What judicial reform did Hazrat Umar (RA) introduce?
(A) Tribal judges only
(B) Night courts
(C) Appointment of Qadis (judges) across the empire
(D) Punishments without trials

7. Which city did Hazrat Umar (RA) conquer that held great significance for Muslims, Christians, and Jews?
(A) Cairo
(B) Damascus
(C) Jerusalem
(D) Kufa

8. What administrative unit was introduced for the better governance of the empire?
(A) Provinces with governors (Walis)
(B) Tribal zones
(C) City-states
(D) Independent kingdoms

9. What important civil institution did Hazrat Umar (RA) establish for public safety?
(A) Military barracks
(B) Police department (Shurta)
(C) Tax ministry
(D) Census bureau

10. How did Hazrat Umar (RA) die?
(A) In battle
(B) Natural illness
(C) Poisoning
(D) Assassinated by a Persian slave