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

Total Questions: 100

91. Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

Ramanuja, a brahman who taught in the great temple of Srirangam is said to have lived from 1017 to 1137, but the first date is in all probability several decades toо early. Like Sankara, he taught in many parts of India, and claimed to base his doctrines on earlier sources, writing lenthy commentaries on the Brahma Sutras, the Bhagvad Gīta and the Upanisads.

Ramanuja's system was founded on that of the Pancaratras, but his emphasis was rather different. He admitted the usefulness of ritual observance, but only in a qualified measure, and he also admitted Sankara's doctrine of salvation by knowledge, but declared that those so saved would find a state of bliss inferior to the highest.

What system of philosophy (doctrine) did Ramanuja Propound?

Correct Answer: (b) Vishistadvaita Vedant
Solution:

Ramanuja propounded Vishistadavita Vedant. Sri Ramanujacharya born in 1017 CE in Tamil Nadu. He was also referred to as Ilaya perumal which means the radiant one. In vishistadvaita Brahman alone is seen as the supreme reality but is characterized by multiplicity

92. What was the name of Ramanuja's commentary on Brahmasūtras?

Correct Answer: (b) Shribhashya (Sribhasya)
Solution:

Ramanuja's commentary on Brahmasutras known as 'Shribhasya' He wrote several other commentaries on Vedic scripture as 'Gitabhasya' (commentary on gita) Vedarth Samgraha (Summary of meaning of the Veda, Vedantasara (Essence of Veda) etc.

93. In whic city did Ramanuja teach his philosophy?

Correct Answer: (c) Srirangam
Solution:

Ramanuja teach his philosophy in Srirangam. Like Shankara, he taught in many parts of India. He propagated concept of "Vasudhaiva kutumbakam" which means " All the universe is one family" He founded Shri Vaishnav Sampradaya

94. What did Ramanuja propose as the most efficient path to salvation (moksha)?

Correct Answer: (b) Prapatti
Solution:

Ramanuja Proposed prapatti as the most efficient path to salvation (Moksha) but he also admitted Samkara's doctrine of salvation by knowledge but declared that those so saved would find a state of Bliss inferior to the highest.

95. Who among the following was a teacher of Ramanujacharya?

Correct Answer: (b) Nathamuni
Solution:

Nathmuni was teacher of Ramanujacharya. Nathamuni was Vaishnava theologian who collected and complied the "Naalayira Divya prabandham". He was also author of 'Yogarahasya' and "Nyayatattva."

96. Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

When Netaji first raised the question of I.N.A. participating in the proposed Japanese Campaign against Imphal (in Manipur, India), Field-Marshal Count Terauchi, the Commander of all the Japanese forces in South-East Asia, expressed unwillingness to accept the proposal. Its soldiers, he said, had been demoralized by defeat in Malaya; they could not stand up to the rigours of a Japanese campaign, and would have an irresistible compulsion to cross over to their old friends and easier circumstances.

He proposed that the Japanese Army should do all that was necessary to liberate India, that Bose himself should assist by enlisting the goodwill and co-operation of the Indian population, that the main part of the I.N.A. should be left in Singapore.

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose proposed I.N.A. participation in the Japansese campaign against Imphal to the Japanses Field-Marshal _____.

Correct Answer: (c) Count Terauchi
Solution:

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose proposed I.N.A Participation in the Japanese campaign against Imphal to the Japanese Field marshal Count Terauchi.
* Count Terauchi was field marshal in the Imperial Japanese Army. Commander of the southern expeditionary Army group during world war II.

97. Field Marshal of Japan showed his unwillingness towards I.N.A. participation in the proposed Japanese campaign against Imphal. Which one of these is NOT correct?

Correct Answer: (d) They will be easily identified as being part of the British troops.
Solution:

Field marshal of Japan showed unwillingness towards I.N.A participation in the proposed for several reasons
(1) INA soldiers were demoralized by defeat in malaya
(2) They cannot complete rigours of Japanese campaign
(3) They would have an irresistible compulsion to cross over to their old friends.

98. Who made this statement that, "Any liberation of India secured through Japanese sacrifices is worse than slavery."?

Correct Answer: (c) Subhash Chandra Bose
Solution:

Subhash Chandra Bose stated that "Any liberation of India secured through Japanese sacrifices is worse than slavery".

99. What was the feeling of Netaji about participation of Indians in the war?

Correct Answer: (a) Netaji insisted that Indians must make the maximum contribution of blood and sacrifice themselves.
Solution:

The feeling of Netaji about participation of Indians in the war was that Indians must make the maximum contribution of blood and sacrifice themselves.
* on 6 Nov 1943 Japanese army gave Andaman & Nicobar Island to I.N.A. which was named Shaheed and Swaraj Island respectively.

100. Who was the Chief of the Japanese General Staff in Burma who met with Subhash Chandra Bose in January 1944?

Correct Answer: (b) General Katakura
Solution:

General Katakura was the chief of Japanese General staff in Burma who met with Subhash Chandra Bose in January 1944.
General Katakura was chief of staff of the thirty third army from April 1944 to 19 June 1944. He was commander of the 202nd Division.