UGC NTA NET/JRF EXAM, June 2023 HISTORY (Shift-I)

Total Questions: 100

71. 'The cities look attractive from a distance but inside them all the splendour is lost in the narrowness of the streets and the bustling of the crowds'. The above comment about cities in Mughal India was made by :

Correct Answer: (a) Father Monserrate
Solution:

Father Monserrate commented about cities in Mughal India that cities look attractive froma distance but inside them all the splendour is lost in the narrowness, of the Streets and bustling of the roads.
Father Monserrate came in court of Akbar with Father Aquaviva in 1580. Moserrate wrote extensively about character and personality of Akbar. Akbar appointed Monserrate as tutor of Prince Murad.

72. Who said "If history teaches any lesson at all, it is that there are no historical lessons"?

Correct Answer: (a) Lucien Febvre
Solution:

Lucien Febvre said "If history teaches any lesson at all, it is that there are no historical lesson's. Lucien Febvre was co-founder of the Annales school. Lucien Febvre wrote books "A Geographical introduction to History' The Rhine, Problems of History and economics.

73. Which of the following is/are correct?

A. Guru Nanak was thoroughly familiar with the politico administrative arrangements made by the Afghan rulers particularly in the Punjab.
B. Babur's invading army in the eyes of Guru Nanak was a party of sin'.
C. Guru Nanak was not interested in the contemporary religious beliefs and practice whether Hindu or Muslim.
D. It was Guru Nanak's conviction that God has no caste.
E. Guru Nanak considered ritual reading of scriptures as waste of time.
Choose the most appropriate answer from options given below :

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

Statement A, B, D and E are correct regarding Nanak.
Statement (C) is not correct because Nanak ji was interested in the contemporary beliefs and practice whether Hindu or Muslim. He respected beliefs and practices of all religions.
Guru Nanak was born at Talwandi in 1459 now in Pakistan. He rejected sacrifices, ritual baths, image worship, austerities.

74. Gauda-Vaho, a poetical work in Prakrit is written by whom?

Correct Answer: (a) Vakpati
Solution:

Gaudavaho written by Vakpatiraja is a kavya literature in Prakrit which describes the victory of king Yashovarman over Bengal.

75. Which of the following statements is not correct?

Correct Answer: (d) Bahloli tanka of the Lodis was of copper.
Solution:

Statement (d) is not correct all other options given in question are correct. Bahlol tanka was a High quality bronze coin issued by Humayun.
Bahlol lodi discarded Gold and Silver coins but continued to issue billon and copper coins.

76. The rock paintings in India were first discovered by?

Correct Answer: (a) A. C. L. Carlleyle
Solution:

The First discovery of rock painting in India made by Archibald carlleyle in 1867-68 in Sohagighat (Mirzapur district, u.p.).
* Bhimbetka caves (m.p.) discovered by V.S. vakankar.

77. Match list I with list with II

LIST-ILIST-II
A.Nizam-ud-din AhmadI.Tazkirat-ul-Waqiat
B.Abdul Qadir BadauniII.Tabaqat-i-Akbari
C.Abbas SarwaniIII.Muntakhab-ut-Tawarikh
D.Jauhar AftabchiIV.Tuhfa-i-Akbar Shahi

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (b) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
Solution:
List-IList-II
A.Nizamuddin AhmadTabaqat-i-Akbari
B.Abdul Qadir BadauniMuntakhab-ut-Tawarikh
C.Abbas SarwaniTuhfa-i-Akbarshahi
D.Jauhar AftabchiTazkirat-ul-waqiat

78. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: When Mangal Pandey opened fire at Barrackpore on his officers, one of the fellow sepoys Sheikh Paltu tried to stop him.
Statement II: During Mangal Pandey's trial, Mangal Pandey had only one answer: that he had acted on his own.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are true
Solution:

Statement I is correct that when Mangal Pandey opened fire at Barrackpore on his officers, one of the fellow sepoy Seikh paltu tried to stop him.
Statement II is correct that during Mangal Pandey's trial, Mangal pandey had only one answer that he had acted on his own. Date of 1857 revolt was decided 31 may 1857 and symbol of revolt was Bread and Lotus. But before the declared date on 29 march 1857 Mangal Pandey (A Soldier in Barackpare infantry) shot dead his two officers Lt. Bagh and General 'Hieughson' this event sparked revolution.

79. Which of the following statements is/are true?

A. Sher Shah established an empire extending from Afghanistan to Orissa.
B. Sher Shah's use of Hindavi language in administration was a measure of his practical sense.
C. Sher Shah enforced law and order with a heavy hand.
D. Sher shah withdraw the circulation of silver coins.
E. Sher Shah built 3700 sarais.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options give below:

Correct Answer: (d) B and C only
Solution:

Shershah was founder of second Afghan dynasty. He established his empire from Bihar to lahore his empire not extended till Afghanistan. Shershah enforced law and order with a heavy hand. He used Hindavi language in administration which was measure of his practical sense. Shershah never withdraw circulation of silver coins. He introduced 'Rupya' coins made with pure silver. Shershah built many roads & serais. Shershah built 1700 serais there was separate arrangement for muslims and hindus.

80. What is the meaning of the term 'monopsony'?

Correct Answer: (a) It is a form of market with many sellers but only one buyer, who is in a position to dictate terms to the sellers
Solution:

The term Monopsony defines A form of market with many sellers but only one buyer, who is in a position to dictate terms to the sellers.
* Monopoly is a form of market with one seller but many buyers and buyer have no choice.
* Perfect competition is form of market where there are many sellers and many buyers and both have multiple choice.
* Duopoly It is a market in which there are two sellers and many buyers having limited choices.