UGC NTA NET/JRF EXAM, June 2025 HISTORY

Total Questions: 100

81. According to the Arthashastra, the Kupyadhyaksha was in charge of which of the following?

(a) Irrigation works
(b) Wells and canal systems
(c) Forest products
(d) Embankments

Correct Answer: (c) Forest products

Solution:

The central administration described in the Arthashastra was divided into several departments called "Tirthas." The Arthashastra provides details of the chief officials of 18 Tirthas. In addition to the officials of the departments, several other presidents are mentioned in the Arthashastra, possibly referred to as magistrates by Greek writers. Some of these presidents include the Panyadhyaksha (Chairman of Commerce), the Sitadhyaksha (Chairman of the State Agriculture Department), the Akaradhyaksha (Chairman of Mines), the Kupyadhyaksha (Chairman of Forest Products and its Wealth), etc.

82. Arrange the following events during the Pala reign in chronological order.

A. The Palas launched campaigns against Kilinga and Kamarupa.
B. The Palas constructed the famous Gadadhara Temple.
C. The Palas established Vikramshila University.
D. The Palas donated five villages for a monastery built by the King of Suvarnadvipa.
E. The Palas led a military campaign against the Vaivartas.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

Solution:

The events during the Pala reign are arranged in chronological order as follows: 1. The Palas established Vikramshila University.
2. The Palas donated five villages for a monastery built by the King of Suvarnadvipa.
3. The Palas built the famous Gadadhara Temple.
4. The Palas led military campaigns against the Vaivartas.
5. The Palas launched campaigns against Kilinga and Kamarupa.

83. Arrange the following events of Akbar's reign in chronological order:

A. Invasion of Khandesh
B. First Jesuit mission in Agra
C. Establishment of Fatehpur Sikri
D. Arrival of Finch in Agra
E. Acquisition of Kashmir
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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

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

Solution:

Arrange the events of Akbar's reign in a systematic chronological order:
1. Establishment of Fatehpur Sikri
2. Invasion of Khandesh
3. First Jesuit mission in Agra
4. Arrival of French in Agra
5. Acquisition of Kashmir

84. Arrange the following events in chronological order :

A. Sindh Conquest
B. Second Anglo-Burmese War
C. Acquisition of Awadh
D. Second Anglo-Sikh War
E. Acquisition of Coorg
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

Solution:

The systematic chronological order of events is as follows:
1. Acquisition of Coorg (Karnataka) - Acquisition by Hyder Ali in 1780.
2. Sindh Conquest – 1834 AD
3. Second Anglo-Sikh War – 1848-49 AD
4. Second Anglo-Burmese War - 1852 AD
5. Acquisition of Awadh – 1852 AD

85. Arrange the following events related to the Cholas in chronological order :

A. The Rajarajesvara Temple was Thanjavur.
B. Rajendra was proclaimed crown prince.
C. Rajendra ordered his army to attack the Western Chalukyas.
D. Madurai became the headquarters of the new Chola viceroyalty.
E. Rajendra led the war against Srivijaya.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

Solution:

The systematic chronological order of events related to the Cholas is as follows: 1. Rajendra ordered his army to attack the Western Chalukyas.
2. The Rajarajesvara Temple was built in Thanjavur (Tanjore).
3. Rajendra was declared the crown prince.
4. Madurai became the headquarters of the new Chola viceroyalty.
5. Rajendra led the war against Srivijaya.

86. Which of the following Ashoka's inscriptions mentions the Kinglaga victory?

(a) Inscription VII
(b) Inscription VIII
(c) Inscription XIII
(d) Inscription XII

Correct Answer: (c) Inscription XIII

Solution:

Ashoka launched a war against the Kingla kingdom in the 8th year of his coronation (261 BСE). The ancient Kingla kingdom was located in what is now southern Odisha (Orissa). Information about the Kingla war and his victories is found in Ashoka's thirteenth inscription (Edict). Regarding this war, Hemchandra Ray Chaudhari wrote that "The victory of King King was a significant event in the history of Magadha and all of India....The era of spiritual victory and Dhamma victory began."

87. Which of the following was not a Vishnukundina emperor?

(a) Goparvarman
(b) Madhavarman
(c) Govindavarman
(d) Devavarman

Correct Answer: (a) Goparvarman

Solution:

The Vishnukundina dynasty ruled over present-day Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Odisha, and other parts of South India between the 5th and 7th centuries. This dynasty was ended by the Chalukya ruler Pulakeshin II with the conquest of the eastern Deccan. The most powerful king of the Vishnukundina dynasty was Madhavarman I. Govindavarman I was the first king of this dynasty. Other kings such as Devavarman, Indrabhattarakavarman, etc. belonged to this dynasty, while Goparvarman was not.

88. Who wrote the Yadavabhyudaya (or the life of Lord Krishna)?

(a) Vedantadesika
(b) Ramanujacharya
(c) Appayya Dikshita
(d) Vidya Madhava

Correct Answer: (a) Vedantadesika

Solution:

The Yadavabhyudaya, or the life of Lord Krishna, and the genealogy of the Yadava clan, is a Sanskrit epic poem written by a Vedantadesika. It was composed in the 14th century. It consists of 24 cantos (chapters). The Vedantadesikas were followers of Vishishtadvaita philosophy.

89. Match the following with List-I to List-II.

List-I	List-II
A. Deenbandhu Mitra	I. Mahayatra
B. Radha Nath Roy	II. Vasant Gatha
C. Madhusudan Roy	III. Neel Darpan
D. Lakshman Moreshwar	IV. Muktmala

Choose the correct answer from the options given below -

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

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

Solution:The correct matching of the lists is as follows-

List-I (author)	List-II (composition)
A. Deenbandhu Mitra	– Neel Darpan
B. Radha Nath Rai	– Mahayatra
C. Madhusudan Roy	– Vasant Gatha
D. Laxman Moreshwar	– Muktamala (Marathi novel)

90. Arrange the following events of the 15th century in chronological order.

A. Arrival of Abdur Razzaq in India
B. Transfer of the Bahmani capital from Gulbarga to Bidar
C. Birth of Guru Nanak
D. Establishment of Jodhpur
E. Nicolo Conti's visit to Vijayanagar
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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

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

Solution:

The following is a systematic chronological order of events of the 15th century:
1. Nicolo Conti's visit to Vijayanagar (1420-22 AD. during the reign of Devaraya III)
2. Transfer of the Bahmani capital from Gulbarga to Bidar (1423 AD)
3. Arrival of Abdul Razzaq in India (1442-44 AD, during the reign of Devaraya III)
4. Foundation of Jodhpur (1459 AD)
5. Birth of Guru Nanak (1469 AD)