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

Total Questions: 100

41. Arrange the following in the chronological order :

A. Muslim League celebrates Deliverance Day
B. Muslim League adopts Pakistan Resolution
C. Death of Rabindranath Tagore
D. Subhash Chandra Bose announces the formation of Provisional Government of Free India E. Mutiny of naval ratings at Bombay

Correct Answer: (b) A, B, C, D, E
Solution:

The systematic chronological order as per the question is as follows:
(i) Mass resignation by Congress members from
(ii) central and provincial governments in protest against the Viceroy's decision to include India in World War II. The Muslim League decided to observe 'Deliverance Day' on December 22, 1939, to celebrate the resignations. Pakistan Resolution was presented by the Muslim League on March 22, 1940, and adopted on March 23, 1940. It is also known as the Lahore Resolution. The League's three-day session was held in Lahore from March 22-24, 1940.
(iii) Rabindranath Tagore (Gurudev) was born on May 7, 1861, and passed away in 1941 CE. He was a distinguished figure as a poet, litterateur, and philosopher.
(iv) Subhas Chandra Bose proclaimed the Provisional Government of Free India in Singapore. (v) Naval mutiny by members of the Royal Indian Navy in Bombay.

42. Arrange the timeline of Travellers with their Accounts in chronological order :

A. Ibn Bathuta                           B. Marco Polo
C. Antonio Monserrate            D. Francois Bernier
E. Al-Biruni Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

The systematic chronological order of the travelers according to the timeline of their travel accounts is as follows:

43. Which out of the following are correct?

A. Krishnadeva Raya wrote Amuktamalyada
B. Amuktamalyada was written in Tamil
C. Amuktamalyada was on statecraft
D. Hampi was a name derived from local mother goddess Pampadevi
E. Vijayanagar Kings daimed to rule on behalf of the God Virupaksha
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (b) A, C, D and E Only
Solution:

The Tuluva dynasty ruler Krishnadevaraya |(1509-1529 CE) was known by the titles Abhinava Bhoja and Andhra Bhoja. He wrote 'Amuktamalyada' in the Telugu language, which discusses administrative policy (statecraft/diplomacy). He was a great scholar, a patron of learning, and a liberal supporter of scholars. Hampi is a name derived from the local Mother Goddess Pampadevi. The kings of Vijayanagara claimed to rule on behalf of the God Virupaksha.

44. De-industrialization refers to:

Correct Answer: (c) Decrease in the proportion of national income generated by industry and the decrease in percentage of population dependent on it.
Solution:

Deindustrialization means the gradual decrease in industrial activities in a country or region, and the related social and economic changes, leading to a decline in the proportion of national income generated by industry and a reduction in the percentage of the population dependent on it.

45. Arrange the following in the chronological order:

А. Н.Н. Cole appointed curator of Ancient Monuments.
B. First issue of Epigraphia India.
C. Founding of the Indian Museum.
D. John Marshall publishes the Conservator Manual.
E. Alexander Cunningham publishes a set of Ashokan Inscriptions.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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

The systematic chronological order is as follows:

ListYear
(i) Establishment of the Indian MuseumFebruary 2, 1814
(ii) Publication of Ashoka's inscriptions by Alexander Cunningham1877
(iii) Appointment of H.H. Cole as the Curator of Ancient Monuments1880
(iv) First issue of Epigraphia Indica1882-83
(v) Publication of the Conservation Manual by John Marshall1923

46. Arrange the following in the chronological order:

A. M.S. Vats begins excavations at Haraрра
B. R.E.M. Wheeler excavates at Harappа
C. S.R. Rao begins excavations at Lothal
D. B.B. Lal and B.K. Thapar begin excavation at Kalibangan
E. R.S. Bisht begins excavations at Dholavira
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (b) A, B, C, D, E
Solution:

The systematic chronological order of the events is:

Excavation YearSite and Event
1940M.S. Vats Excavation begins in Harappa
1946R.E.M. Wheeler Excavation conducted in Harappa
1955S.R. Rao Excavation begins in Lothal
1960B.B. Lal and B.K. Thapar Excavation begins in Kalibangan
1990R.S. Bisht Excavation in Dholavira

47. Where was the gunpowder invented?

Correct Answer: (b) China
Solution:Gunpowder is the first explosive substance. It was invented towards the end of the Tang Dynasty (9th century) in China. It is used in both military and nonmilitary fields.

48. Arrange the following Kushana Kings in the chronological order :

A. Kujula Kedphises I
B. Kanishka I
C. Vasishka
D. Huvishka
E. Vasudev I
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

The chronological order of the Kushana rulers is:

49. Who were known as 'Vindhya Sakti'?

Correct Answer: (d) Vakatakas
Solution:

The Vakataka Dynasty was founded in the middle of the 3rd century CE by Vindhyashakti of the Vishnuvriddha Gotra. Their ancestors were local rulers of Berar under the Satavahanas. After the Satavahanas, Vindhyashakti declared his independence. The empire extended north of the Vindhya Mountains up to Eastern Malwa. During the time of Vindhyashakti's son, Pravarsena I (275-335 CE), the Vakataka Empire expanded from the Central Provinces and Bundelkhand in the north to Northern Hyderabad in the south.

50. Arrange the following in the chronological order:

A. Rash Behari Bose hands over the leadership of the Indian Independence Movement in East Asia to Subhash Chandra Bose.
B. Premier Tojo announces Japan's decision to hand over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to the Provisional Government of Free India.
C. Karachi session of the Muslim League adopts the slogan 'Divide and Quit'. D. First Battalion of Subhash Brigade leaves Rangoon for Prome.
E. Indian National Army (I.N.A.) hoists the National flag on the Indian soil.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (b) A, B, C, D, E
Solution:

The systematic order is as follows:

EventDate
(i) Rash Behari Bose hands over the leadership of the Indian Independence Movement in East Asia to Subhas Chandra BoseJuly 1943
(ii) Premier Tojo announces Japan's decision to hand over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to the Provisional Government of Free IndiaNovember 1943
(iii) Muslim League's Karachi session acknowledges the slogan 'Divide and Quit'December 1943
(iv) First detachment of the Subhas Brigade departs from Rangoon to PromeJanuary 1944
(v) Indian National Army (INA) hoists the national flag on free Indian soil (Moirang, Manipur)April 14, 1944