UGC NTA NET/JRF Cancelled EXAM, (PAPER-II)June 2024 HISTORY

Total Questions: 100

31. Match List-I with List-II.

(a) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
(b) A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
(c) A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
(d) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

Correct Answer: (d) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

Solution:

The following is the matching of army officials and their salaries in the Mauryan period:
Note: As per the question, none of the options matched the given pairing.

32. Who among the following is not associated with post-modernism?

(a) Patrick Joyee
(b) Joyee Appleby
(c) E.J. Hobsbawm
(d) Joan Scott

Correct Answer: (c) E.J. Hobsbawm

Solution:→ E.J. Hobsbawm is associated with Modernism.
→ Patrick Joyce, Joyce Appleby, and John Scott are associated with Post-Modernism.

33. Match List-I with List-II.

(a) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
(b) A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
(c) A-I, В-IV, C-III, D-II
(d) A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV

Correct Answer: (a) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

Solution:

34. Arrange the following events in the chronological order :

A. Establishment of the Sultanates of Gujarat and Malwa.
B. Establishment of the Gajapati Kingdom of Orissa.
C. Establishment of the Bahmani Kingdom
D. Victory of Portuguese over Goa.
E. Establishment of the Ahom Kingdom of Assam.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) E, B, C, A, D
(b) B, D, A, E, C
(c) A, B, C, D, E
(d) E, C, D, B, A

Correct Answer: (d) E, C, D, B, A

Solution:

The systematic chronological order of the events is as follows:
(i) Ahom Kingdom a Late Medieval kingdom established in the Brahmaputra Valley of Assam in 1228 СЕ. The foundation of the Ahom Kingdom was laid by the first Ahom king, Chaolung Sukapha.
(ii) Bahmani Kingdom Established in 1347 CE by Alauddin Bahman Shah (original name Hasan and nickname Hasan Gangu).
(iii) Zafar Khan made his son Tatar Khan the Sultan of Gujarat by giving him the title of Nasiruddin in 1401 CE. The real founder of the Gujarat state is considered to be Ahmad Shah I (1411-1442 CE). In 1401 CE, Dilawar declared himself the independent ruler of Malwa but did not adopt the title of Sultan. Dilawar's son Alp Khan adopted the title of Hoshang Shah and declared himself Sultan in 1406 CE.
(iv) Gajapati Dynasty of Odisha: Founded by Kapilendra in 1434 CE.
(v) Portuguese Conquest of Goa: Portuguese Governor Afonso de Albuquerque seized Goa from the Adil Shahi ruler in 1510 СЕ.
Note: None of the options matched the correct sequence.

35. Arrange in the chronological order :

A. Conquest of Goa by the Portuguese
B. Establishment of Bahamani Kingdom
C. Establishment of the Mughal empire by Babur
D. Establishment of the Delhi Sultanate
E. Emergence of the Sultanate of Golcondo
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(a) B, A, D, E, C
(b) C, D, B, A, E
(c) D, B, A, E, C
(d) A, C, B, D, E

Correct Answer: (c) D, B, A, E, C

Solution:

The systematic chronological order is as follows:
(i) Delhi Sultanate: Started in 1206 CE by Qutb-uddin Aibak, the ruler of the Mamluk dynasty.
(ii) Bahmani Kingdom: Established by Alauddin Bahman Shah in 1347 CЕ.
(iii) Portuguese Conquest of Goa: The Portuguese took control of Goa in 1510 CE.
(iv) Rise of Golconda Sultanate: Emerged under the leadership of Qutb Shah between 1512-1518 СЕ, as part of the disintegration of the Bahmani Kingdom.
(v) Mughal Empire: Established by Babur on April 21, 1526 CE, by defeating Ibrahim Lodi in the battle of Panipat. Ibrahim Lodi attained martyrdom on the battlefield of Panipat, which was the first instance of a Delhi Sultanate ruler dying in battle.

36. Which out of the following authors and books are correctly matched?

(a) A, B, C and E Only
(b) A, C, D and E Only
(c) A, C and E Only
(d) A, B, D and E Only

Correct Answer: (a) A, B, C and E Only

Solution:

37. Match List-I with List-II.

(a) A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
(b) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
(c) A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
(d) A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV

Correct Answer: (a) A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II

Solution:

38. The term 'akshavapa' used during the Later Vedic Society refers to:

(a) Dice-Keeper
(b) Distributor
(c) Charioteer
(d) Courier

Correct Answer: (a) Dice-Keeper

Solution:

The Samhitas and Brahmanas of the Yajurveda mention the high officials of the state who were called Ratnins. The list of Ratnins also includes the name of a departmental head, in which Akshavapa is mentioned (Superintendent of Income and Expenditure, Keeper of the Dice/King's companion in dicing/ gambling).

39. Which out of the following terms referred to the officials?

A. Kadamai C. Mandalamudali E. Variyam
B. Nadu Vagai D. Madhyastha
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) B, C and D Only
(b) B, C, D and E Only
(c) A, B, C and D Only
(d) A, B, D and E Only

Correct Answer: (a) B, C and D Only

Solution:

Nadu Vagai, Mandalamudali, and Madhyastha refer to the class of officials.
Kadamai: Was the land revenue tax during the Chola period.
Variyam : Committees during the Chola period were called Variyam or Variyam. Its members were called Variyar.

40. Arrange the Andhra or Satavahana Kings in the chronological order as per given in the Matsya Purana :

A. Krishna
B. Satakarni
C. Lambodara
D. Kuntala Svatikarna
E. Hala
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) B, A, D, C, E
(b) B, A, C, D, E
(c) A, B, C, E, D
(d) A, B, C, D, E

Correct Answer: (d) A, B, C, D, E

Solution:

The systematic chronological order of the Satavahana rulers according to the Matsya Purana is as follows:
Krishna → Satakarni → Lambodara → Kuntala Svatikarna → Hala (or Hal)