UGC NTA NET/JRF EXAM, June 2025 HISTORY

Total Questions: 100

71. Arrange the travels of the following European travelers to India in chronological order:

A. John Mildenhall
B. William Finch
C. Ralph Finch
D. Thomas Coryat
E. Jean Baptiste Tavernier

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

The correct chronological order of the visits of European travellers to India is as follows:

 Traveller Visit Details
 I. Ralph Finch – 1588-1591, arrived during the time of Akbar
 II. John Mildenhall – arrived in 1603 during the time of Akbar
 III. William Finch – arrived in India in 1608, during the time of Jahangir
 IV. Thomas Coryat – 1612-1617 during the time of Jahangir
 V. Jean-Baptiste Tavernier – Gemstone merchant who arrived during the reign of Shah Jahan in 1638. He visited India six times.

72. Which of the following is not considered a "Mahayajna"?

Correct Answer: (a) Vajpayee
Solution:

There are five types of Mahayajnas, as follows:
1. Brahma Yajna - This yajna is for knowledge and spiritual development.
2. Dev Yajna - This yajna is related to the worship and adoration of the gods.
3. Pitr Yajna - For the peace of the souls of ancestors, in which rituals like Pinpadaan and Tarpan are performed.
4. Bhoot Yajna - This yajna is performed to show kindness and compassion towards all living beings.
5. Manushya Yajna - This yajna is performed to serve and respect human beings. These yajnas are known as Panchamahayajnas. All of them are important yajnas for householders.
Vajpayee Yajna - This yajna is an ancient Vedic ritual performed for the prosperity, power, and victory of the king in the kingdom.

73. Who among the following founded the "Indian Home Rule Society" in London?

Correct Answer: (c) Shyamji Krishna Verma
Solution:

The "Indian Home Rule Society" (HPS) was founded in 1905 in London by Shyamji Krishna Verma with the support of Bhikaji Cama, Dadabhai Naoroji, S.R. Rana, etc. The purpose of this organization was to promote the movement to achieve the goal of selfgovernment in British India.

74. Which of the following nationalist leaders made the following statement during a court trial on charges of treason in 1921? "India belongs to Indians." Therefore, we demand independence... Everyone knows that the British are exercising their autocratic rule over our beloved country. What law gives one country the right to rule over another? We demand nothing less than complete independence. We will not rest until we achieve it."

Correct Answer: (c) Keshav Baliram Hedgewar
Solution:

During a court trial in 1921 on charges of treason, nationalist leader Keshav Baliram Hedgewar stated that "India belongs to Indians." Therefore, we demand independence... Everyone knows that the British are exercising their autocratic rule over our beloved country. What law gives one country the right to rule over another? We demand nothing less than complete independence. We will not rest until we achieve it." He was the founder of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.

75. Who was the author of the Sanskrit play Swapnavasavadatta?

Correct Answer: (c) Bhasa
Solution:

Among the Sanskrit playwrights preceding Kalidasa, the name of the great poet Bhasa was always mentioned first. Ganapati Shastri first published thirteen plays by Bhasa in 1908, Bhasa also wrote the Sanskrit play Swapnavasavadatta, along with the Panchasutra, Dutaghatotkacha, Dutvaakya, Balacharita, and Pratigyayogandharayana. Swapnavasavadatta describes the love affair between Udayana, the ruler of Kaushambi, and Vasavadatta, the daughter of the king of Avanti.

76. Which of the following is not included in the seven books (Sattaparakarana) of the Abhidhamma Pitaka?

Correct Answer: (d) Grand Directive
Solution:

The books included in the seven books (Sattaparakarana) in the Abhidhamma Pitaka are as follows -
1. Dhammasangani 2. Disruption
3. Metal story            4. Puggalapanjatti (Puggalapannati)
5. Kathavatthu           6. Pun              7. Text
These seven sections are called Sattaparakaran. Mahaniddesh is not included in these seven books of Abhidhamma Pitaka.

77. Arrange the following organizations in chronological order.

A. Paramahamsa Mandali
B. Advaita Sabha of Kumbakonam
C. Arya Samaj D. Prarthana Samaj
E. Rahnumai Mazdayasan Sabha
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

The following is a systematic chronological order of the organizations:

No.OrganizationDetails
 I. Paramahamsa Mandali Established in 1849 in Bombay
 II. Rahnumai Mazdayasan Sabha Established in 1851. Prominent leaders: Naroji Fardonji, Dadabhai Naoroji, R.K. Cama
 III. Prarthana Samaj Established in 1867 in Bombay, inspired by Keshav Chandra
 IV. Arya Samaj Established in 1875 in Bombay
 IV. Advaita Sabha of Kumbakonam in 1894 (Tamil Nadu)

78. Match List-D with List-II -

 List-I List-II
 A. Sakharam Ganesh Devskar I. indigenous reserves
 B. Rabindranath Tagore II. New Lamps for Old
 C. Arvind Ghosh III. Lakshmir Bhandar
 D. Sarala Devi IV. country story

Choose the correct answer from the options given below -

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

The correct matching of the lists is as follows

 List-I List-II
 I. Sakharam Ganesh Devskar – Desher Katha
 II. Rabindranath Tagore – Swadeshi Store
 III. Aurobindo Ghosh – New Lamps for Old
 IV. Sarala Devi – Lakshmir Bhandar

79. For what purpose did Firoz Shah Tughlaq develop the Dar-ul-Shafa in Delhi?

Correct Answer: (b) Free treatment for all
Solution:

Firoz Shah Tughlaq developed the Dar-ulShafa in Delhi to provide free medical care to the people. It was a type of government hospital that provided free treatment and medicines to the poor and needy. Treatment was provided free of charge to all at the Dar-ul-Safa.

80. The words "kamin," "mehin," "kirpas," and "khana chaap" are associated with which of the following?

Correct Answer: (c) Textiles
Solution:

"Kamin" is a general term meaning cloth or fabric. The word "kamin" is used for certain types of clothing or garments. Fine cloth is a type of very thin and light fabric. Kirpas and Khana are related to printed cloth.