UGC NTA NET/JRF EXAM, June 2020 (HISTORY)

Total Questions: 100

51. In regard of token currency issued by Sultan Muhmmad Tughlaq, which of the following statements are correct?

1. According to Barani, the metal used for the token coins was copper
2. While other coins had only Arabic super inscriptions, the token coin had its legends in Persian also
3. No care was taken to make the legend on the token coins clear and legible Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (b) 1, 2 and 3 only
Solution:

Token currency was issued by Muhammad Tughlaq for combatting crisis of precious metals.
(a) According to Barani, the metal used for the token coins was copper is correct.
(b) Ferishta says it was brass or bronze is correct.
(c) While other coins had only arabic super inscriptions the token coin had it legends in persian also is correct.
(d) No care was taken to make legend on the token coins clear and legible is not make beyond the token coins clear and legible.

52. With regard to the Afghan policy, which of the following statements are correct?

1. Unlike Bahlol, Sikandar Lodi started sitting on a throne, no noble could share the seat with him
2. He still believed in primus inter pares (a first among equals)
3. In order to impress the superior position of the Sultan on the minds of the nobles and the people, he laid down elaborate rules for the reception of royal farmans in the distant parts of the kingdoms
4. A highly efficient spy-system kept the Sultan informed of all the developments in the kingdom and particularly of the activities of the nobles Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
Solution:(1) Unlike Bahlol, Sikandar Lodi started sitting on the throne no noble could share the seat with him in correct.
(2) He still believed in "Primus interpares" is not correct because Bahlol believed in primus interpares. He believed that Amirs are equal with him Sikandar Lodi did not think so.
(3) In order to impress the superior position of Sultan on the minds of the nobles and the people. He laid down elaborate rules for the reception of royal farmans in the distant part of kingdom is correct.
(4) A highly efficient system kept Sultan informed of all the developments in the kingdom and particularly of the activities of the nobles is correct.

53. Malik Ambar brought revolutionary changes in the agrarian and revenue structure of the Nizam Shahi kingdom. In this context which of the following provisions are correct?

1. Malik Ambar abolished the farming of land revenue collection
2. He initiated a system of glance-survey (nazar - pahani)
3. Under nazar-pahani land was divided into baghat and nabud
4.The maximum rate of land revenue was decided between 1/4 and 2/5 of the produce on different classes of soil
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (c) 1, 2 and 4 only
Solution:

(1) Malik amber abolished the farming of land revenue collection is correct.
(2) He initiated "Nazar pahani system of glance survey" lis correct.
(3) Under "Nazar Pahani" land was divided into Baghat and Nabud is not correct.
(4) The maximum rate of land revenue was decided between 1/4 to 2/3 of produce on different classes of soils is correct.
Malik amber was Prime Minister of Ahmadnagar Sultanate. He founded Aurangabad. He built Janjira fort also.

54. Which of the following statements are correct about parvanchas of the Mughal period?

1. It was the official term for the rescripts of the ministers, grandees of the Mughal empire
2. It does not require the royal seal
3. They were issued in accordance with a previous order of the emperor
4. During the early period of the Mughal dynasty parvanchas were not issued for the stipulated salaries of the Begums and Princes
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (c) 1, 2 and 3 only
Solution:

Parvanchas were like farman in the Mughal period.
1. It was the official term for the rescripts of the ministers, grandees of the Mughal empire is correct.
2. It does not require the royal seal is correct.
3. They were issued in accordance with a previous order of the emperor is correct.
4. During the early period of the Mughal dynasty parvanchas were not issued for the stipulated salaries of the Begums and Princes is not correct, Parvanchas were issued for salaries of Begums and princess also.

55. With regard to the dagh system, which of the following statements are correct?

1. Abdul Hamid Lahori says that it was the law of the empire that those mansabdars, who had jagirs in any of the provinces of Hindustan and posted anywhere in the Empire, were to bring to the muster horsemen equal in number of one-third of their sawar rank
2. If they were posted in Balkh and Badakhshan, they had to bring one-fifth.
3. This rule (Balkh/Badakhshan) was later applied on to all the those posted in the Kabul province
4. Khulasat-us Siyaq, written in the later years of Aurangzeb's reign, confirms these laws
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (d) 2, 3 and 4 only
Solution:

Statement 2, 3 and 4 about Dagh system is correct. Dagh system was first applied by Alauddin Khalji them after Akbar revised the system of Dagh (Branding of Horses). Khulasat-us-siyaq by Sujan Rai confirms Dagh systems laws, this book Avas written in ruing period of Aurangzeb.

56. With regard to the Sikh Guru Gobind Singh, which of the following statements are correct?

1. Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Guru of the Sikhs grew up to excel in both martial arts and spiritual leadership
2. He reinterpreted the Sikh ideologies to justify military action
3. Prince Muazzam, the governor of Kabul reached on understanding with the Sikhs and gave them refuge
4. Prince Muazzam was subsequently ordered to expel the Sikh Guru who had taken refuge in his province, but he refused to comply with
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (c) 1, 2 and 3 only
Solution:

1. Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Guru of the Sikhs grew up to excel in both martial arts and spiritual leadership is correct.
2. He reinterpreted the Sikh ideologies to justify military action is correct.
3. Prince Muazzam, the governor of Kabul reached on understanding with the Sikhs and gave them refuge is correct.

57. From among the following statements regarding Indian National Congress, which one are correct?

1. As a movement, it incorporated different political trends, ideologies and social groups/classes so long as they were committed to democratic and secular nationalism
2. The early nationalist leaders did not organize mass movements but did carry out an ideological struggle against the oppressors
3. The early nationalist leaders fought against every infringment of the freedom of press and speech
4. They struggled for separation of the judicial and executive powers and fought against racial discrimination
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (a) 1, 2, 3, 4
Solution:

All statements given about Indian National Congress are correct. Congress was founded in 1885 by A.O. Hume. In starting phase of congress there was influence of moderates so they started ideological struggle against the Britishers they awaken the people then came era of mass movement. Leaders of I.N.C. fought for infringement of press and speech separation of judiciary and executive powers and racial discrimination. Dada Bhai Nauroji put the exploitative nature of Britishers in front of Indian people.

58. Which of the following unpopular legislative and administrative measures were initiated by Lord Curzon?

1. Calcutta Municipal Amendment Act
2. Indian Universities Act
3. Indian Official Secrets Amendment Act
4. Local Self-government Act
5. Criminal Law Amendment Act
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
Solution:

Lord Curzon initiated Calcutta Municipal Amendment Act. Indian Universities Act and Indian officials secrets amendment act were very unpopular measure. Lord Curzon was viceroy of India from 1899 to 1905. He was successor of Lord Elgin. He divided Bengal in 1905.

59. Which of the following peasant leaders initiated the organizational work among the peasants in various parts of India to convey their grievances to the British government?

1. Kunvarji Mehta
2. Ishan Chandra Roy
3. Bhaskarrao Jadhav
4. Sasipada Banerji
5. Dwarkanath Ganguli
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Solution:

Kunvarji Mehta is associated with Bardoli satyagraha with Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Ishan Chandra Roy was associated with 'pabna peasants movements (1873-76) it was overall peaceful movement.

60. Which of the following were the features of the Santhal uprising of 1855?

1. The area of uprising was called daman-i-koh
2. Tribals made a determined attempt to expel the outsiders
3. Rebels proclaimed the complete annihilation of the alien regime
4. Tribals possessed latest weapons
5. Tribals were opposed by gwalas and lohars(milkmen and blacksmiths) Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (c) 1, 2 and 3 only
Solution:

Features of Santhal uprising 1855-
(1) The area of uprising was called daman-i-koh.
(2) Tribals made a determined attempt to expeloutsiders.
(3) Rebels proclaimed the complete annihilation of theAlien regime.
(4) Tribal possessed latest weapons is not correct.