UGC NTA NET/JRF EXAM, June 2025 HISTORY

Total Questions: 100

21. Match List-D with List-D

  List-I Scholars'   List-II Statements
 A. Percival Spear I. The mansabdari system was a political compromise.
 B. Douglas Streusand II. Defined the Mughal Empire as a "patriarchal bureaucratic empire."
 C. Stephen Blake III. Defined mansabdars as "the noblest of the nobles."
 D. John F. Richards IV. Mansabdari imitated the terminology of the Islamic corporate military system.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

The correct match between List-D and List-D is as follows:

  List-I (Scholarly)  List-II (Statements)
 A. Percival Spear – Defined Mansabdars as the "noblest of the nobles."
 B. Douglas Streusand – The Mansabdari system was a political compromise.
 C. Stephen Blake – Defined the Mughal Empire as a "patriarchal bureaucratic empire."
 D. John F. Richards – Imitated the terminology of the Islamic corporal military system in the Mansabdari system.

22. Which of the following statements is true regarding the ideas of revival preached by the Hindu Mahasabha and its leaders in the preindependence period?

A. The organization and its leaders drew attention to the "physical destruction" and "numerical decline" of Hindus.
B. M.R. Jayakar called the Mappila riots a "dark chapter" of Indian nationalism, although they taught Hindus to organize.
C. The Surat session of the Hindu Mahasabha in 1929 called on Hindus to adopt non-violence and follow Gandhian methods to achieve Swaraj.
D. B.S. Moonje founded the Central Hindu Military Education Society.
E. B.S. Moonje's efforts to start military schools failed due to lack of funds. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

Yes: The following statements are true regarding the ideas of revival preached by the Hindu Mahasabha and its leaders in the pre-independence period:
1. The organization and its leaders drew attention to the "physical destruction" and "numerical reduction" of Hindus.
2. Mukund Ramrao Jayakar called the Mappila riots a dark chapter in Indian nationalism, although they taught Hindus to organize.
3. B.S. Munje founded the Central Hindu Military Education Society in 1935, and teaching began in June 1937. This military school continued to operate without any shortage of funds.
Note: In 1929, there was no Hindu Mahasabha session in Surat, but the Lahore session of the Congress was held, in which the demand for 'Purna Swaraj' was made.

23. During the reign of which of the following rulers was the famous musical work "Tuhfatul-Hind" composed?

Correct Answer: (a) Aurangzeb
Solution:

Written by Mirza Khan during the last days of Aurangzeb's reign, "Tuhfat-ul-Hind" was composed under the patronage of Azam Khan (Aurangzeb's son). It is a treatise on music. "Tuhfat-ul-Hind" is also known as "Gift of India." This book is an important source of the Braj dialect.

24. Arrange the following organizations chronologically according to their formation between 1876 and 1885.

A. Poona Sarvajanik Sabha
B. Indian Association
C. Mahajan Sabha
D. Bombay Presidency Association
E. Indian League
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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

The systematic chronological order of the organizations given below is as follows:
I. Poona Sarvajanik Sabha                        —  1867 AD
II. Indian League                                        — 1875 AD
III. Indian Association                              — 1876 AD
IV. Madras Mahajan Sabha                     — 1884 AD
V. Bombay Presidency Association        — 1885 AD

25. Match List-I with List-II:

   List-I (Book)  List-II (Author)
  A. History of South India from Pre-Historic Times to the Fall of Vijayanagar I. W.W. Hunter
  B. The Indian Muslims II. Sanjeev Sanyal
  C. Revolutionaries (The Other Story of How India...) III. K.A. Nilakanta Shastri
  D. The Extremist Challenge (India between 1890 and 1910) IV. Amlesh Tripathi

Choose the correct answer from the options given below-

Correct Answer: (c) A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
Solution:
  List-I (book)  List-II (author)
  A. A History of South India from Pre-Historic Times to the Fall Vijayanagar  – K.A. Nilakanta of Shastri
  B. The Indian Muslims (Muslims)  – W.W. Hunter
  C. Revolutionaries (The Other) – Story of House India wone its freedom  – Sanjeev Sanyal
  D. The Extremists (India Between 1890 and 1910)  – Amalesh Tripathi

26. What does the word "Sondhar" mean?

Correct Answer: (c) Agricultural loan
Solution:

The word "Sondhar" or "Sondhar" means agricultural loan. This term was used for loans given to farmers during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughlaq. These loans were used for digging wells, purchasing seeds, and agricultural equipment to assist farmers in their agricultural activities. To expand cultivable land, Muhammad bin Tughlaq established a department called "Diwan-i-Amir Kohi."

27. Match List-I with List-II :

  List-I Traveler  List-II Nationality
 A. Thomas Coryat I. Portuguese
 B. Jean Cardin II. English
 C. Francisco Pelsayart III. Dutch
 D. Nuniz Ghnn IV. French

Choose the correct answer from the options given below-

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

The correct match between List-D and List-D is as follows:

 List-I (Traveler) List-II (Nationality)
 A. Thomas Coryat    – English
 B. Jean Cardin   – French
 C. Francisco Pelsaert (Pelsaert)  – Dutch
 D. Nunez  – Portuguese

28. Which of the following statements are true about Samudragupta's Prayag Prashasti?

A. It is written in both prose and verse.
B. The entire Prashasti is composed of a single, long sentence.
C. The Prashasti describes Samudragupta as a great musician.
D. The military victories depicted here served as the model for Kalidasa's Raghuvamsa.
E. The inscription describes Samudragupta's struggle to attain the throne. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Correct Answer: (a) Only A, B, C
Solution:

The following statements are true about Samudragupta's Prayag Prashasti (authored by Harishena):
I. It is written in both prose and verse.
II. The entire Prashasti is composed of one long sentence.
III. The Prashasti describes Samudragupta as a great musician.
IV. Samudragupta's military victories depicted in Samudragupta's Prayag Prashasti did not serve as a model for Kalidasa's Raghuvamsa.
V. The description of Samudragupta's struggle for the throne is found on coins, not in the Prayag Prashasti.

29. Match List-I with List-II

  List-I  List-II
 A. Dialysis I. Shaivaism
 B. Shalakapurush II. veer Shaiva
 C. Devardasimayya III. Buddhism
 D. Abhinavagupta IV. Jainism

Choose the correct answer from the options given below-

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

The correct matching of List I and List II is as follows :

  List-I  List-II
 A. Apoha Buddhism
 B. Shalaka Purusha Jainism
 C. Devadasimayya Veerashaivism
 D. Abhinav Gupta Shaivism

30. Which of the following statements are true about the Indian Councils Act 1861?

A. The number of ordinary members of the Governor-General's Council was increased to five.
B. For legislation, no less than six but more than twelve members were added to the GovernorGeneral's Council.
C. Any bill could be introduced in the Legislative Council.
D. The Governor-General had the power to issue ordinances without the consent of his Council during an emergency, which were valid for a maximum of six months.
E. No act passed by the Legislative Council would be valid without the consent of the Governor-General.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

The system established by the 1853 Act had many flaws. To correct these flaws, the first Indian Council Act was passed in 1861. Under this Council Act, the number of ordinary members of the Governor-General's Council was increased to five, with the fifth member being a jurist. For legislation, a provision was made for a minimum of six and a maximum of 12 additional members in the Governor-General's Council.
The Governor-General was allowed to issue ordinances without the permission of the Legislative Council during times of emergency. These ordinances could remain in force for a maximum of six months. No act passed by the Legislative Council was valid without the Governor-General's permission. Some bills were passed without being presented in the Legislative Council after the Governor General's permission. Hence, statement (m) is not true.