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

Total Questions: 100

71. Arrange the following vernacular texts in chronological order

A. Padmavat
B. Madhumalati
C. Ramcharitmanas
D. Mrigavati
E. candayan
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(a) D, C, B, E, A
(b) E, D, A, B, C
(c) A, E, C, B, A
(d) A, E, D, C, B

Correct Answer: (b) E, D, A, B, C

Solution:

Chronological order of vernacular Texts is
(E) Candayan by Mulla Daud in 1379.
(D) Mrigavati by Kutuban in late 14th century
(A) Padmavat by Malik Mohammad Jayacee in 1540.
(B) Madhumalati by Manjhan in 1545.
(C) Ramcharitmanas was composed by Tulasidas in 1574 C.E.

72. Which of the following statements are correct?

A. Unlike the Vyuha doctrine or later Avatara - Vada of Vaishanavism, Saivism did not develop any elaborate incarnation theory
B. Uma and Parvati (more definitely Haimavati) occur as names in the Taittiriya Aranyaka and the Kena Upanishad
C. The figure of Uma appears in the coins of Huvishka
D. The Puranas like Bhavishya, Samba, Varaha and others narrate the story of the introduction of the Solar cult into India from Sakadvipa (Eastern Iran)
E. The references in Kautilya's Arthashastra and in Mauryan coins with name and image of the Sun show the popularity of Solar cult.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) B, C, D and E only
(b) A, C, D and E only
(c) A, B, C and D only
(d) A, B, D and E only

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

Solution:

Statement E is not correct because there is no reference of Solar cult in Arthashastra and no image of sun found on Mauryan coins.
Incarnation theory did not develop in Saivism. Uma and Parvati occur as names in the Taittiriya Aranyaka and Kena Upanished. The figure of Uma appers in coins of Huvishka. The puranas like Bhavishya, Samba, Varah and others narrate the story of the introduction of solar cult into India from Sakadvipa (Eastern Iran).

73. Who rejected the conventional boundaries between nations and asserted that only civilizations were the proper subject of study?

(a) George Rude
(b) Ranke
(c) Augustin Thierry
(d) Arnold Tonybee

Correct Answer: (d) Arnold Tonybee

Solution:

Arnold Toyanbee rejected the conventional boundaries between nations and asserted that only civilizations were the proper subject of study. Arnold Toyanbee was an English historian.
He gave Theory of social Change".
He wrote several books as 'Study of History (1934), War and Civilization' (1950) and 'Blue Book' etc.

74. Kaiyata wrote a commentary on which one of the following text.

(a) Mahabhashya
(b) Ashtadhyayi
(c) Nirukta
(d) Chatuhsatika

Correct Answer: (a) Mahabhashya

Solution:

Kaiyata wrote a commentary on Mahabhashya. Kaiyata was a grammarian from Kashmir. Kaiyata composed a commentary by the name of 'Pradipa' on the grammar work Mahabhashya by Patanjali. Mahabhashya itself is a commentary on Ashtadhyayi on panini with a Critique of Katyayana.
At the begining of Pradipa, Kaiyata offers prayers to Vishnu, Shiva and Godess saraswati.

75. Which of the following statements are correct?

A. The Theravada was propagated in Ceylon by Ashoka's son Mahendra
B. The most important branch of the Theravada was the Sarvastivada, founded by Rahulabhadra
C. Paramartha was the founder of Mahasanghika sect.
D. The purvasailas, Aparasailas, Uttarasailas and Chaityakas are the sects that branched off from the Mahasanghikas.
E. For the first time we find directions for erecting stupas and Chaityas in the text Nidan Katha.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) A, Band D only
(b) A, B, C and E only
(c) B, C, D and E only
(d) A, D and E only

Correct Answer: (a) A, Band D only

Solution:

Statement C is not correct because Mahasanghika sect was founded by Mahakassapa. This sect emerged during second Buddhist Council at Vaishali. Statement E is not correct because first time we find directions for erecting stupas and chaityas in Mahaparinibbana Sutta.
According to Mahaparinibbana Sutta after Shakyamuni Buddha achieved final Nirvana his body was cremated and stupas were erected on his remains.

76. Match List I with List II

	List-I		List-II
A.	The battle of Sindkhed	1.	1771
B.	The battle of Udgir	2.	1758
C.	The battle of Moti Talao	3.	1737
D.	The battle of Bhopal	4.	1760

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
(b) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
(c) A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
(d) A-III, B-I, C-II, D-III

Correct Answer: (b) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

Solution:

	List-I	List-II
A.	The battle of Sindkhed	1758
B.	The battle of Udgir	1760
C.	The battle of Moti talao	1771
D.	The battle of Bhopal	1737

77. Which of the following statements are correct.

A. In the Mahaparinibbana Sutta, Buddha enjoins Ananda to erect at the crossing of four highways a stupa over the remains of his body.
B. The earliest of the stupas consists of a hemispherical dome (anda)
C. The dome is surrounded by a Pradakshinapatha or passage or circumambulation.
D. On the four sides of the stupa are four gateways called harmika.
E. Kanishka erected a pagoda at Sanchi.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) A, B and C only
(b) A, C and D only
(c) A, C, D and E only
(d) B, C, D and E only

Correct Answer: (a) A, B and C only

Solution:

Statement D is not correct because Harmika is the stone balustrade surrounding the upper portion of Stupa.
Statement E is not correct because Kanishka constructed Vihara and Stupa in Peshawar. He did not constructed Pagoda at Sanchi.

78. M.K. Gandhi left Bombay on 8th April 1919 to promote the satyagraha agitation in Delhi and Punjab, But he was removed from train at which place and taken back to Bombay?

(a) Palwal
(b) Delhi
(c) Meerut
(d) Amritsar

Correct Answer: (a) Palwal

Solution:

M.K. Gandhi left Bombay on 8th April 1919 to promote the Satyagraha agitation in Delhi and Punjab, but he was removed from train at Palwal and taken back to Bombay.
Gandhi was going to support Satyagraha against Rowlatt Act.

79. Arrange the following in a chronological order-

A. Report of the skin committee
B. All-India depressed class Association
C. Resignation of Mr. Montangue
D. Publication of the Royal Labour Commission's Report
E. The Indian Military Academy, Dehradun
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) A, B, C, D & E
(b) C, B, A, D & E
(c) B, C, A, D & E
(d) A, C, E, D & B

Correct Answer: (b) C, B, A, D & E

Solution:

Chronological order of events is
(C) Resignation of Mr. Montangue - 1922
(B) All India depressed class Association - 1925
(A) Report of the skin committee - 1925
(D) Publication of Royal labour commissions report-1931
(E) The Indian military Academy Dehradun - 10 Oct, 1932

80. Which among the following clause was NOT part of the treaty of Purandar?

(a) Out of 35 forts, 23 were surrendered to the Mughals
(b) Territory in Bijapur Konkan was granted to Shivaji
(c) Shivaji agreed to join in any Mughal campaign in Deccan
(d) Shivaji was granted a Mansab of 5000.

Correct Answer: (b) Territory in Bijapur Konkan was granted to Shivaji

Solution:

Statement B is not part of Treaty of Purandar Treaty of Purandar Signed between Shivaji and Jai singh in June 1665. Conditions of Treaty were following.
(i) Shivaji surrendered 23 forts out of 35 to mughals.
(ii) Shivaji agreed to join in any mughal compaign in Deccan.
(iii) Shivaji's Son Sambha ji was granted a Mansab of 5000.