UGC NTA NET/JRF EXAM, June 2025 HISTORY

Total Questions: 100

31. Which of the following statements are correct in the Puranic ethics?

A. Mythological deities are worshipped by offering sacrifices in fire.
B. Ancestors are offered offerings through tarpan.
C. Sannyasa is the stage in which knowledge is acquired.
D. Vanaprastha is the stage before the final stage of renunciation.
E. There were no specific rules for the Brahmacharya stage.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

The following statement is true in the context of Puranic ethics:
A. Mythological deities are worshipped by offering sacrifices in fire.
B. The ancestors are offered offerings through tarpan.
C. Sannyasa is the stage in which efforts are made to attain salvation, not to acquire knowledge.
D. Vanaprastha is the stage before the final stage of renunciation.
E. The ritual of Upanayana was necessary for the Brahmacharya stage.

32. Match List-I with List-II :

Choose the correct answer from the options
given below -

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

The correct matching of List-D and List-III is as follows -

  List-I (Party)  List-II (Founders)
 A. All India Forward Bloc Subhash Chandra Bose
 B. Indian Association Surendranath Banerjee
 C. Congress Nationalist Party Madan Mohan Malaviya
 D. Independent Labour Party B.R. Ambedkar

33. Identify the true statements about the Vernacular Press Act, 1878 :

A. It was another example of the secret alliance between Governor General Lord Lytton and Secretary of State Lord Salisbury.
B. Lytton admitted that the measure was "nominally legislative" and in reality an "executive act."
C. During the debate in the Legislative Council, most European unofficial members opposed the bill.
D. After the bill was passed in the Legislative Council, the Governor General took a long time to give his assent.
E. Calling the vernacular press a "hydra," Lytton intended to eliminate it through the Act with "one sudden blow."
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (d) Only A, B and E
Solution:

The following statements are true about the Vernacular Press Act, 1878 :
A. It was another example of the secret alliance between Governor General Lord Lytton and Secretary of State Lord Salisbury.
B. Lord Lytton admitted that the measure was 'nominally legislative' and in reality an 'executive act.
C. During the debate in the Legislative Council, most European unofficial members supported the bill.
D. After the bill was passed in the Legislative Council, the Governor General did not take long to give his assent.
E. Describing the vernacular press as a hydra, Lord Lytton intended to eliminate it through the Act with 'one sudden blow'.

34. What was the name of the operation conducted by the Indian Army in September 1948 to restore peace and tranquility in Hyderabad?

Correct Answer: (c) Operation Polo
Solution:

After India's independence in 1947, the Nizam of Hyderabad decided to keep his state independent. This situation was a matter of concern for the Indian government because Hyderabad was located in the center of India and had a large Muslim population. The Indian government tried to persuade the Nizam, but negotiations failed. So, in 1948, the Indian Army launched "Operation Polo" to attack Hyderabad. Following this operation, Hyderabad was annexed to India.

35. Match List-I with List-II :

Choose the correct answer from the options
given below -

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

The correct matching of List-D and List-III is
as follows-

 List-I (Garden) List-II (Guardian)
 A. Ram Bagh— Noorjahan
 B. Jahrabagh— Mumtaz Mahal
 C. Shalimar— Akbarabadi Begum
 D. Sahibabad— Jahanara Begum

36. At which session of the Muslim League were the Ulema invited and given public prominence?

Correct Answer: (c) Delhi Session, 1918
Solution:

The 1918 Delhi session was a turning point in the history of the Muslim League, as it was the first time the Ulema (religious scholars) were invited and given public prominence. Prior to this, the Muslim League focused primarily on political and social issues, but after this session, religious elements were also given a prominent place.

37. The Neolithic site of T. Narsipur is located in which of the following states?

Correct Answer: (c) Karnataka
Solution:

The Narsipur Neolithic site is located in the Mysore district of Karnataka state. Excavations have yielded a variety of stone tools and pottery used by Neolithic people. The site is also known for its early evidence of agriculture and animal husbandry.

38. In which of the following places was Shivaji's mint located?

Correct Answer: (b) Raigad
Solution:

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj established a mint in Raigad Fort after his coronation in 1674. This mint minted gold and copper coins, called 'hon' and 'shivrai', respectively. These coins bore Shivaji Maharaj's name and title. Raigad Fort was an important administrative and military center during Shivaji's time.

39. Which of the following statements are true about Shivaji's administration?

A. Shivaji preferred paying cash salaries rather than revenue-free grants.
B. He stopped the illegal plundering of the Mirasdars.
C. Shivaji wanted to reform the existing system rather than create a new one.
D. Chauth was one-tenth of the land revenue.
E. Sardeshmukhi was one-fourth of the land revenue, levied on Maratha chieftains.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (a) Only А, В, С
Solution:

The following statements are true about Shivaji's administration:
A. Shivaji preferred paying cash salaries rather than revenue-free grants.
B. Shivaji stopped the illegal plunder of the Mirasdars.
C. Shivaji wanted to reform the existing system rather than create a new administrative system.
D. Chauth was a quarter of the land revenue.
E. Sardeshmukhi was a tenth of the tax levied on Maratha chieftains.
Hence, statements A, B, C are true, while D and E are false.

40. Sampurnanand published a pamphlet in April 1934 proposing the formation of the All India Socialist Party. Which of the following statements about it are true?

A. While formulating a provisional socialist program, he constantly kept India's cultural, historical, political, and economic background in mind.
B. He did not attempt to follow Leninism.
C. The immediate goal of the proposed party was to achieve Dominion status, while the goal was to achieve complete independence a decade later.
D. It proposed the abolition of zamindari without compensation.
E. It demanded religious freedom.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (a) Only A, B, and E
Solution:Sampurnanand published a pamphlet in April 1934 proposing the formation of an All India Socialist Party. This pamphlet contained the following statement:
1. While formulating a provisional socialist program, he constantly kept India's cultural, historical, political, and economic background in mind.
2. He did not follow Leninism.
3. It discussed the long process of cultural nationalism and demanded religious freedom.
4. It provided for the abolition of zamindari by paying reasonable compensation to the landlords.
5. Its objective was to achieve independence in a socialist way and establish socialism.