UGC NTA NET/JRF EXAM, Dec 2020/June 2021 (HISTORY) (Shift-II)

Total Questions: 100

41. The first inscriptional mention of Bharadha-Vasa (Bharata-Varsha) occurs in

(1) Ayodhya Inscription of Dhanadeva
(2) Besnagar Inscription of Heliodorus
(3) Junagarh Inscription of Rudradaman
(4) Hathigumpha Inscription of Kharavela

Correct Answer: (d) 4
Solution:

The first inscriptional mention of BharadhaVasa (Bharata-Varsha) occurs in Hathigumpha Inscription of Kharavela. There is no mention of date in Hathigumpha inscription.
• Besnagar inscription of Heliodorus mentions flourishing of Bhagavat religion.

42. Асcording to historians, the term grāma in the Vedic period could have one or more of the following meanings:

(A) A unit consisting of a number of families of kulas was known as grāma.
(B) Grāma was the formation made up of wagons used by mobile pastoralists. (C) A grāma was a small fighting unit of the tribe.
(D) A grāma was a tribal assembly for choosing the King.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(1) (A) and (C) only
(2) (A) and (D) only
(3) (A), (B) and (C) only
(4) (A), (B), (C) and (D)

Correct Answer: (c) 3
Solution:

According to historians, the term grama in the Vedic period have several meanings.
• A unit consisting of a number of families of kulas was known as grama.
• Grama was the formation made up of wagons used by mobile pastoralists.
• A grama was a small fighting unit of the tribe.

43. Astronomy in ancient India

(A) was a part of Vedic Knowledge as a Vedanga.
(B) was known as Jyotisha.
(C) listed the Moon as a planet.
(D) Did not list the Uranus as one of the Planets.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) (A) and (C) only
(2) (B), (C) and (D) only
(3) (A), (B), (C) and (D)
(4) (A), (C) and (D) only

Correct Answer: (c) 3
Solution:

Astronomy in ancient India was a part of Vedic Knowledge as a Vedanga. Astronomy was known as Jyotish. Astronomy listed the moon in planet (Naugarh). Astronomy in ancient India did not list the Uranus as one of the planets.

44. Astronomy in ancient India was a part of Vedic Knowledge as a Vedanga. Astronomy was known as Jyotish. Astronomy listed the moon in planet (Naugarh). Astronomy in ancient India did not list the Uranus as one of the planets.

(A) Bhaja
(B) Nagarjuni
(C) Elephanta
(D) Karle Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) (A), (C), (B), (D)
(2) (B), (A), (D), (A)
(3) (D), (A), (B), (C)
(4) (B), (D), (C), (A)

Correct Answer: (b) 2
Solution:

Chronological order of history of art
(B) Nagarjuni caves - 3rd century BCС
(A) Bhaja caves - 2nd century BC
(D) Karle caves - 5th century AD
(C) Elephanta caves - 7th century AD

45. "There is nothing that we know in prehistoric Egypt or Mesopotamia or anywhere else in Western Asia to compare with the well-built baths and commdius houses of the citizens of Mohenjodaro".Who made this statements?

(1) John Marshall
(2) Mortimer Wheeler
(3) H.D. Sankalia
(4) A.N. Ghosh

Correct Answer: (a) 1
Solution:

John Marshall stated "There is nothing that we know in prehistoric Egypt or Mesopotamia or anywhere else in Western Asia to compare with the well-built baths and commdius houses of the citizens of Mohenjodaro".

46. Soon after his accession which of the following Sultans assured the people of his determination to follow in the foot steps of his deceased father, and declared, "Every oldman in my territory is like a father to me and every young man is like my brother in my affection".:

(1) Balban
(2) Alauddin Khalji
(3) Muhammad Tughlaq
(4) Sikandar Lodi

Correct Answer: (c) 3
Solution:

Soon after his accession Muhammad bin Tughlaq assured the people of his determination to follow in the foot steps of his deceased father, and declared, "Every oldman in my territory is like father to me and every young man is like my brother in my affection".
•Muhammad bin Tughlaq ruled from 1325-1351. Tarmashirin Mangol invador invaded in his ruling period.

47. In major-culture mounds,

(1) A number of important archaeological cultures are represented in succession.
(2) A number of archaeological cultures are represented out of which only one culture in dominant.
(3) Only a single important archaeological culture is represented.
(4) A major religious monument has to be there.

Correct Answer: (b) 2
Solution:

Income tax was permanently imposed on the Indians in 1886.

48. Arrange the following Mughal Royal daughters in their chronological order:

(A) Jahan Ara Begum
(B) Zebun Nisa Begum
(C) Gulbadan Begum
(D) Roshan Ara Begum
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) (A), (C), (B), (D)
(2) (B), (D), (A), (C)
(3) (C), (A), (D), (B)
(4) (C), (D), (B), (A)

Correct Answer: (c) 3
Solution:

Mughal royal daughters in their chronological order-
(C) Gulbadan Begum (1523-1603) - daughter of Babur
(A) Jahan Ara Begum (1614-1681) - daughter of Shahjahan
(D) Roshan Ara Begum (1617-1671) - daughter of Shahjahan
(B) Zebun Nisa Begum (1638-1701) -daughter of Aurangzeb.

49. which one the following was permanently imposed on the Indians in 1886?

(1) Salt tax                          (2) Income tax

(3) Education cess            (4) Pilgrim tax

Correct Answer: (b) 2
Solution:

Income tax was permanently imposed on the Indians in 1886.

50. Arrange the following in chronological order:

(A) Gondophernes
(B) Menander
(C) Rudradaman
(D) Chastana
Choose the correct answer from the optionsgiven below:
(1) (A), (C), (D), (B)
(2) (B), (A), (D), (C)
(3) (D), (C), (B), (A)
(4) (D), (C), (A), (B)

Correct Answer: (b) 2
Solution:

(B) Menander (Western satrap from 165 BC to 130 BС)
(A) Gondophernes (Satrap from 19 CE to 46 CE)
(D) Chastana (Satrap from 78-130 CE)
(C) Rudradaman (Reign 130-150 CЕ)