UGC NTA NET/JRF EXAM, December 2022 HISTORY (Shift-I)

Total Questions: 77

41. Which of the following statements are correct about Tarikh/Tawarikh during the Medieval period?

A. They were court chronicles
B. Baburnama is not based on roznamcha (diaries)
C. The Persian tradition was not influenced by monarchical institutions
D. They were commemorative venture that made historiography focal to book writing
E. This pattern was influenced by the chronicle of the Seljuq Empire.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

Statement A.D and E are correct about Tarikh/Tawarikh during the medieval period that-
* They were court chronicles
* They were commemorative venture that made historiography focal to book writing
* This pattern was influenced by chronicle of Seljuq empire.

42. Regarding to the role of European Trading Companies which of the following statements are correct?

A. In 1605, the Dutch captured the Portuguese fort of Ambonia
B. In 1606, Dutch obtained a farman from the ruler of Golconda to setup a factory at Masulipatam.
C. The Dutch opened their factory at Surat in 1617.
D. English had already opened a factory at Surat in 1625
E. The Dutch captured Malacca in 1639.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

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

Statement (A) (B) and (C) are correct regarding a role of European Trading companies.
Statement (D) is incorrect because English opened a factory at Surat in 1613 not in 1625.
statement (E) is incorrect because Dutch captured Malacca in 1641 not in 1639

43. Which of the following are correct?

A. The Vayu Purana refers to Vindhyasakti, founder of Vakataka dynasty and his son Pravira.
B. In early epigraphic records the Abhiras figure as General of the Saka Mahakshatrapas of Western india.
C. The Ikshvakus mentioned in the Kautilya Arthashastra, ruled from the city of Madurai.
D. The Bodhi dynasty flourished in territory that was once within the sphere of Chera.
E. The Mahavamsa does not mentioned Chola king Karikala invasion of Cylone.
Choose the correct answer from the option given below:

Correct Answer: (b) A, B, E only
Solution:

Statement (A), (B) and (E) are correct statement (c) is not correct because. Ikshvakus ruled in India's eastern krishna river valley from their capital at Vijayapuri (modern Nagarjunankonda in Andhra Pradesh)
Statement (D) is not correct because Bodhi Dynasty was successor of Satavahana Dynasty not of Chera Dynasty.

44. Which out of these are correct

A. Brihadisvara Temple in Tanjavur was built by the Chola kings.
B. The walls of the temple have the paintings of the Chola kings.
C. Tripurantaka is another name of Siva
D. Rajarajeshwar Temple symbolises a great phase of art of Chola dynasty.
E. Rajaraja was a devotee of goddess Durga.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (e) *
Solution:

Brihadishvara temple in Tanjavur was built by chola king Rajaraja. The wall of temple depicts portrait of Rajaraja worshiping god Shiva. Tripurantaka is another name of shiva. Rajarajeshwar temple symbolizes great phase of art of chola dynasty. Rajaraja was devotee of shiva but a painting of Goddess Durga found from Brihadisvara temple. Hence all statement are correct, N.T.A Dropped this question.

45. Which of the following are correct?

A. Nagarjunkonda inscription dates to year 278 C.E.
B. Nagarjunkonda records inscription dedication to the image of Devaparamadeva.
C. Abhir King Vaisisthiputra Vasushena was a devotee of goddess Durga.
D. The Nagarjunakonda inscription records the supreme god as the primordial male
E. Nagarjunkonda inscription also described the god as Rumbara-bhava
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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

Statement (A), (B), (D) and (E) are correct Nagarjunakonda inscription dates to year 278 CE. It is related to Ikshvakus. It records dedication of the image of Deva Paramadeva. This inscription records the supreme god as primordial male. This inscription also describes the god as Rumbara bhava.

46. Regarding the condition of servants and slaves, which of the following statements are correct?

A. Moreland dwells upon slavery in his 'India at the Death of Akbar'
B. Firuz Tughlaq was the only one who used slaves for manufacturing purposes
C. The Portuguese employed slaves on a large scale.
D. The pilgrim ships to Jeddah did not indulge in slave trade
E. Akbar allowed the practice of enslaving prisoners of war.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

Correct Answer: (b) A, B, C only
Solution:

Statement (A), (B) and (C) are correct regarding the condition of servants and slaves.
Statement (D) is not correct because pilgrim ships to Jeddah were indulge in slave trade
Statement (E) is not correct because Akbar stopped enslaving prisoners of war and forcible conversion of prisoners of wars in Islam.

47. Which statements are correct in reference to the Treaty of Purandar (1665)?

A. Out of 35 forts held by Shivaji, 23 forts were to be surrendered to the Mughals.
B. The surrendered forts yielded a revenue of four lakhs Huns every year.
C. The remaining 12 forts yielding an annual income of two lakhs Huns were to be left to Shivaji.
D. A territory in the Bijapuri Konkan was granted to Shivaji.
E. Shivaji had to pay 30 lakh Huns in installments to the Mughals.
Choose the most apprpriate answer from the options given below :

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

Statement (A), (B) and (D) are correct in reference to the Treaty of Purandar (1665). Treaty of Purandar was signed between Raja Jai singh and shivaji. conditions of Treaty of Purandar
1. Shiva ji surrendered 23 forts to mughals
2. Surrendered forts yielded revenue of 4 Lakh Huns every year.
3. only 12 forts remains with Shivaji
4. Mughal accepted to give Sambhaji mansab of 5000.
5. A territory in Bijapuri konkan was granted to shivaji.
6. Shivaji promised mughals to help against Bijapur.

48. Regarding the trade in Medieval period, which statements are correct?

A. Salt was brought to the capital from Kanauj, Kara and Manikpur.
B. Betel-leaf was imported from North-Eastern part.
C. Delhi obtained supplies from fairly distant rural regions.
D. Barani elaborately mentions Alauddin Khilji's agrarian and price control measures.
E. Ibn Battuta tells us that grain was mainly supplied from Amroha, situated on the banks of Ganga.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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

Statement (C), (D) and (E) are correct regarding trade in medieval period that Delhi obtained supplies from fairly distant rural regions. Barani mentions Allauddin khilji's agrarian and price control measures. Ibn battuta tells as that grain was mainly supplied from Amroha.
* Ibn battuta also mentioned mango in his account
* Alauddin tried to control price of essential commodities.
* According to Barani Alauddin set up 3 markets one for food grain, second for cloth & expensive items, third for horses, silver and cattle.

49. Which of these are correct?

A. On 18 February 1946 the naval rating started protest on H.M.I.S. Talwar. B. The main reason for naval mutiny in Bombay was bad food and racial discrimination.
C. Bombay city was silent during the Naval mutiny and people's participation in strike was not there.
D. A Maratha battalion was called in to bring peace to Bombay.
E. Hartal also happened in Karachi in February 1946.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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

Statement (A), (B), (D) and E are correct regarding Naval mutiny 1946.
on 18 February 1946 the ratings of HMIS Talwar in Bombay harbour went into hunger Strike to protest against bad food and worst racial arrogance. on 22 Feb revolt had spread to all the naval bases in the country. In Karachi the Hindes and muslim students and workers demonstrated in support of ratings. Bombay witnessed emotional expression of public sympathy people hailing the ratings, rushing in food for them and shopkeepers insisting on their taking whatever articles they liked.

50. Which of these are correct?

A. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar joined as a Professor at Sydenham College
B. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar founded Independent Labour Party.
C. Independent Labour Party had a red flag.
D. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar himself did not support a non-Aryan theory of dalitshudra identity
E. In 1936, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar published the book 'The Annihilation of Caste'. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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

B.R. Ambedkar was born on April 14, 1891 Ambedkar got school education from satara Hе completed his graduation from Elphinstone college Bombay. He got his M.A. and Ph.D. from Columbia university. Ambedkar joined Sydenham college as a professor of political economy. He published Bahiskrit Bharat newspaper, Ambedkar founded Independent Labour party in 1936. Its flag have red colour. Ambedkar did not supported a non-Aryan theory of dalit-shudra identity. In 1936 they published book "The Annihilation of caste". In 1956 Ambedkar embraced Buddhism.