UGC NTA NET/JRF EXAM, Dec 2021/June 2022 HISTORY (Shift-I)

Total Questions: 100

31. Arrange the following in chronological order

(A) Naynika
(B) Didda
(C) Prabhavati
(D) Rudramba
(E) Akkadevi
Choose the correct answer from the option given below :

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

The correct chronological order of the following is -
(A) - Naynika (I century B.C.)
(C) - Prabhavati (390 CE-410 CE)
(B) - Didda (980 CE-1003 CE)
(E) - Akkadevi (1010 CE-1064 CE)
(D) - Rudramba (1263 CE-1289 CE)

32. Which one is/are correct about Singh Sabha Movement?

(A) It was founded in 1873
(B) It was founded in Jalandhar
(C) It planned to being to the Sikh community the benefits of western enlightenment through modern education.
(D) It also countered the proselytizing activities of the Christian missionaries as well as Hindu revivalists
(E) It opened a network of Khalsa schools and colleges throughout the Punjab Choose the correct answer from the options  given below:

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

About Singh Sabha movement following statements are correct -
(A) It was founded in 1873 in Amritsar.
(C) It planned to bring to the Sikh community the benefits of western enlightenment through modern education.
(D) It also countered the proselytizing activities of the Christian missionaries as well as Hindu revivalists.
(E) It opened a network of Khalsha Shcools and colleges throughout the Punjab.

33. 'Manimegalai' a Buddhist work was inspired by the logical system of which philosopher?

Correct Answer: (b) Dinnaga
Solution:

'Manimegalai' a Buddhist work was inspired by the logical system of a philosopher named Dinnaga.

34. Pick the right sequence as per chronological order of the construction of following monuments

(A) Entrance to the Dargah of Banda Nawaz
(B) Ibrahim Roza
(C) Charminar
(D) Mehtar Mahal
(E) Gol Gumbaz Choose the correct answer from the option given below:

Correct Answer: (e) *
Solution:

The right sequence as per chronological order of the construction of following monuments - (A), (C), (D), (B) and (E).
(A) Entrance to the Dargah of Banda Nawaz was constructed in 1374 CE
(C) Charminar was built by Sultan Mohammad Quli Qutub Shah in 1591.
(D) Mehtar Mahal was constructed in 1620 СЕ.
(B) The Ibrahim Roza was constructed in 1626 CE by Ibrahim Adil Shah-2nd, the Sixth sultan of Adil Shahi Dynasty.
(E) Mohammad Adil shah built the Gol Gumbaz which is the largest dome in India and the fourth largest in the world. It was built in the year 1656 CE. at Vijayapura.
* Note :- NTA has DROP this question

35. Given below are two statement: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R

Assertion (A): Chauri Chaura event is being held responsible for delaying the attainment of Swaraj as envisaged in 1920
Reason (R): The idea of Swaraj was not clearly defined as asserted by many contemporaries.
In the light of the above statement, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

Correct Answer: (a) Both (A) and (R) are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
Solution:

Assertion (A) : Chauri - Chaura event is being held responsible for delaying the attainment of swaraj as envisaged in 1920.
Reason (R) : The idea of swaraj was not clearly defined as asserted by many contemporaries.
Both the statements (A) and (R) are correct and (R) gives the correct explanation of statement (A).

36. The temples of the Chola period are famous for their craftsmanship and grandeur. The Chief Sculptor of the images of the temple deity was known as:

Correct Answer: (c) Stapathi
Solution:

The temples of the Chola period are quite famous for their craftsmanship and grandeur. The chief sculptor of the images of the temple deity was known as Stapathi.

37. Consider the following:

 

(A) Bahlol Lodi was considered blessed by Sayyid Affan at Samana with Delhi throne
(B) Bahlol Lodi invited Afghan leaders from Roh-i-Kud to Delhi
(C) To assert his supremacy, Bahlol Lodi introduced Paibos towards the end of his reign
(D) Bahlol conquered and annexed Sharqi kingdom in the Delhi Sultanate (E) Bahlol adopted the policy of accommodation towards Surs to strengthen his rule
Choose the correct answer from the option given below :

Correct Answer: (a) (A), (B) only
Solution:

(A) Bahlol Lodi was considered blessed by Sayyaid Affan at Samana with Delhi throne.
(B) Bahlol Lodi invited Afghan leaders from Roh-i-Kud to Delhi.
Here, only (A) and (B) statements are true.

38. Match List I with List II

List IList II
(A) Nanadeshi(I) Merchant's guild having expansion from South India upto Sumatra
(B) Uttarmerur(II) College attached with temple in South India
(C) Manigramam(III) A village of Brahmins
(D) Ghatika(IV) A merchant guild that controlled business

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

ABCD
(a)(III)(I)(IV)(II)
(b)(I)(III)(IV)(II)
(c)(II)(IV)(III)(I)
(d)(I)(II)(IV)(III)
Correct Answer: (b)
Solution:

Correct match is mentioned below

List - IList - II
(A)Nanadeshi(I)Merchant's guild having expansion from south India upto Sumatra
(B)Uttarmerur(III)A village of Brahmins
(C)Manigramam(IV)A merchant guild that controlled business
(D)Ghatika(II)College attached with temple in south India.

39. Which of these statements are correct

(A) The post-Mauryan centuries saw a great spurt in the minting of coins
(B) The kings of the north-west imitated Greek, Roman and Iranian coin-types (C) The increasing use of money did not drive out the barter systems, particularly in rural areas in post-Maurya period
(D) During post-Mauryans diverse use of coins indicates the variant trading economies
(E) Gold coins during post-Mauryans were Nishka & Suvarna and silver coins Shatamana were in use
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

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

The following statements are correct -
(A) The post - Mauryan centuries saw a great spurt in the minting of coins.
(B) The kings of the north - west imitated Greek, Roman and Iranian coin - types.
(C) The increasing use of money did not drive out the barter systems, particularly in rural areas in post Mauryan period.
(D) During post Mauryans diverse use of coins indicates the variant trading economies.
(E) Gold coins during post - Mauryans were Nishka and Suvarna and silver coins Shatamana were in use.

40. In Bhimbetka rock paintings which of the subject matter is not depicted

Correct Answer: (c) Perching birds that live on grain
Solution:

The Bhimbetka rock paintings does not depict on the subject matter of perching birds that live on grain. Bhimbetka is located in Madhya Pradesh. This site has the oldest known rock art in India, early evidence of dance & hunting from the stone age as well as warriors on horseback from a later period. It is included in UNESCO world heritage' site.