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

Total Questions: 100

31. Which one of the following is not correct?

Correct Answer: (a) Code of Civil Procedure-1859
Solution:

option (a) is not correct. Code of Civil Procedure was enacted in 1908. It is a Procedural law related to administration of civil proceedings in India. * Negotiable Instruments Act- 1881
* Law of contract - 1872
* Specific Relief Act - 1863

32. Who in his work History and Tropology generally steers a middle path between historicism and post modernism, which he considers as a radicalisation of histori (ci) sm?

Correct Answer: (b) Frank Ankersmit
Solution:

Frank Ankersmit in his work 'History and Topology' generally steers a middle path between historicism and post modernism which he considered as radicalisation of historicism.
Frank Ankersmit is a professor of intellectual history and historical theory at the University of Groningen, His other works are Narrative logic, the reality effect in the writing of history. The Dynamics of Historiographical topology.

33. The Chelas during Akbar's period referred to

Correct Answer: (c) Slave contingent
Solution:

The chelas during Akbar's period referred to slave contingent. Mughal Army was divided in 4 parts
(i) Forces of vassal Kings
(ii) Military units of Mansabdars
(iii) Ahadi soldiers
(iv) Dakhili Soldiers (complementary soldiers)
Ahadi soldiers were soldiers of emperor. Recruitment, salary, allowances of Ahadi soldiers were made by emperor himself. They were kept in separate units under Amir and Bakhshi.

34. Arrange the following in a chronological order-

A. Nationalization of Insurance Companies.
B. Hindu Succession Act.
C. Introduction of the Metric system of weights
D. Arrival of Dwight D. Eisenhower President of U. S. A in New Delhi.
E. Meeting of the Afro-Asian conference at New Delhi.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

Chronological order of event is -
(A) Nationalization of Insurance companies - Jan 1956
(B) Hindu succession Act - 17 June 1956
(C) Introduction of metric system of weight - Dec 1956
(D) Arrival of Dwight D. Eisenhower president of U.S.A. in New Delhi - 1959
(E) Meeting of the Afro-Asian conference at New Delhi -1961

35. "The King allows such freedom that everyman may come and go and live according to his own creed without suffering any annoyance and without enquiry, whether he is a Christian, Jew, Moor or Hindu"

Which of following travellers recorded this observation about the Vijayanagar King?

Correct Answer: (a) Barbosa
Solution:

Barbosa recorded observation about Vijayanagar King that " The king allows such Freedom that everyman may come and go and live according to his own creed without suffering any annoyance and without enquiry, Whether he is Christian Jew, moor or Hindu. Barbosa came India in 1500 and returned Portugal in 1517-18. He came during rule of Krishna Deva Raya. He gave detailed information about history of Deccan in his account.

36. Which text describes a specific sacrifice performed by the subjects to destroy the king?

Correct Answer: (a) Tandya Brahmana
Solution:

Tandya Brahmana describes a specific sacrifice performed by the subjects to destroy the King. Tandya Brahman is Brahman text of Samveda. It is in twenty five sections. This text mentions sages such as Bhrigu, Vishwamitra, Atri and Shakti. Vrityas are mentioned for first time in this Brahman. This Brahman text is also known as Panchavish Brahman.

37. Which of the following is correct regarding the Gaudiya Vaishnavism.

A. It was a mystical movement led by saint Chaitanya.
B. The movement obtained its name from Gaur (gaud) the 16th century capital of the independent kingdom of Bengal.
C. Gaudiya Vaishnavism was dedicated to the worship of Ram as the incarnations of Vishnu.
D. This movement started by Chaitanyas was further developed by the Gosvamins of Vrindavan.
E. Raja Man Singh patronized Gaudiya Vaishnavism temples in Vrindavan. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

Statement A, B, D, E are correct regarding Gaudiya Vaishnavism,
Gaudiya Vaishnavism was a mystical movement led by Saint Chaitanya. The movement obtained its name from Gaur (Gaud) the 16th Century capital of independent kingdom of Bengal.
Gaudiya Vaishnavism was dedicated to the worship of Radha and Krishna. This movement further developed by the Goswamins of Vrindavan.
Raja Man Singh patronized Gaudiya Vaishnavism temples in Vrindavan.

38. Choose the correct statements out of the following regarding Indian National Army (I. N. A.)

A. The I.N.A also had Subhas Brigade and the Rani Jhansi Brigade
B. The slogans of the I.N.A were 'Jai Hind' and 'Delhi Chalo'.
C. Major Fujiwara a Japanese army officer persuaded captain Mohan Singh-a prisoner of war (POW) to work in collaboration with the Japanese for India's freedom.
D. In Nov. 1943 the Japanese announced their decision to hand over the administration of Andaman and Nicobar islands to the I.N.A.
E. The I.N.A had Gandhi, Azad and Patel brigades.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

on 7th July 1943 Rash Behari Bose gave command of INA to Subhash Chandra Bose. on 21 oct 1943 Subhash established temporary government for free India in Singapore. S.C. Bose divided INA in 4 Brigades, Named Rani Jhansi Brigade, Subhash Brigade. Nehru Brigade and Gandhi Brigade.
The Slogans of INA were 'Jai Hind' and Delhi chalo'. Major Fujiwara a Japanese army officer persuaded captain Mohan Singh a Prisoner of war (pow) to work in collaboration with the Japanese for India's freedom.

39. Which of the following Harappan sites do not have evidence of fortification?

Correct Answer: (c) Chanhudaro
Solution:

There is no evidence of fortification in Chanhudaro. Chanhudaro was discovered by M.G. Majumdar in 1931. Chanhudaro was important center for beads ornaments, shells and seal making
* It is only Harappan site from where curved bricks found.
* Chanhudaro was excavated by Mackay.

40. Which of the following statement is/are correct about Harappan site of Shikarpur.

A. Shikarpur is a Harappan site in Kutch district in Gujarat.
B. The excavation revealed thick deposit of which the lower layers represent an early Harappan phase and the upper layers the mature Harappan phase.
C. The preliminary of the detailed investigations have given important information about the subsistence pattern of the Harappan in Gujarat
D. We do not have evidence to show that people of shikarpur consumed meat of domesticated animals.
E. The study of site shows that the wild and aquatic animals varied considerable in different layers.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

Shikarpur is a Harappan site in Kutch district of Gujarat. Excavations revealed deposits of Early Harppan phase and the mature Harappan phase. Preliminary results of the detailed investigations have given important information about the subsistence pattern of Harappan in Gujarat. The study of site shows evidence of wild and aquatic animals varied considerably in different layer.
There is evidence of rhino, hare, wild pig, deer, Black buck, Nilgai and Buffalo, five fish, three birds and 13 moluscs.
People of Shikarpur consumed meat of domesticated animals Two seals of terracotta having inscription found at Shikarpur. Another seal with mark of thread and knots found it means Shikarpur was a trading centre
also.