UGC NTA NET/JRF Re-EXAM, June 2024 HISTORY (Shift-I)

Total Questions: 73

31. Arrange the changing nature of archaeological science/archaeological perspectives given below in order from earliest to latest:

(A) New and process archaeology
(B) The generative model of evolution
(C) The diffusion perspective
(D) The indigenous archaeology of cultural heritage
Select the correct answer from the options given below:

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

Archaeology is the study of the ancient and recent human past through material remains. Archaeology analyzes the material remains of the past in search of a comprehensive understanding of human culture. Archaeological perspectives can be organized into new and process archaeology, the generative model of evolution, and the indigenous archaeology of cultural heritage

32. Which of the following Sufi saints translated 'Amrit Kund' under the name 'Bahrul Hayat'?

Correct Answer: (d) Sheikh Muhammad Ghaus
Solution:

The Sufi saint Sheikh Muhammad Ghaus translated the Amrit Kund into Persian in 1602, titled Bahrul Hayat. It covers a wide range of topics, including postures used for meditation. It is possibly the first illustrated yoga textbook. The book depicts a yogi performing 22 asanas

33. Where is the Tamil inscription, which records the construction of a temple to Lord Shiva by a merchant, Samandaperumal alias Tavaschakravarthi, in 1281, located?

Correct Answer: (c) In Quanzhou, South China
Solution:

A Tamil inscription has been found in Quanzhou, South China, which records the construction of a temple to Lord Shiva by a merchant named Samandaperumal alias Tavaschakravarti in 1281 AD. It is noteworthy that Buddhism arrived in China from India in ancient times. Even today, the number of Buddhists in China is higher than in India.

34. In 1855-56, the _________ tribe of Bihar and Bengal, armed with axes and bows and arrows, temporarily overthrew British rule from their region.

Correct Answer: (b) Santhal
Solution:

The Santhal tribal rebellion of 1855-56 was the most powerful of the tribal uprisings. This rebellion was mainly concentrated between Bhagalpur and Rajmahal. The Santhal rebellion was led by two Santhal brothers named Sidhu and Kanhu. The government imposed martial law and crushed this rebellion, and Sidhu and Kanhu were sentenced to death.

35. Identify the items exported from India to Rome during the post-Mauryan period :

(A) Textiles
(B) Glass beads
(C) Ivory (gajdant)
(D) Olive oil
(E) Black pepper
Select the correct answer from the options given below:

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

The most significant development in the economic life of the post-Mauryan period was the growing trade between India and Rome, as detailed in Pliny's "Periplus of the Erythraean Sea," as well as in excavations at Arikamedu, Uraiyur, and Pondicherry. Among the items exported from India to Rome were textiles, ivory, black pepper, etc., while India primarily imported gold from Rome.

36. Who were the commanders of the army that Alauddin Khilji sent to attack Warangal at the end of 1302 or the beginning of the following year, which was badly defeated?

Correct Answer: (c) Fakhruddin Jauna and Chajju
Solution:

At the end of 1302 or the beginning of the following year, Alauddin Khilji sent a army under the leadership of Fakhruddin Jauna and Chajju to attack Warangal, which was badly defeated. Between 1309 and 1310, Malik Kafur attacked Warangal. Ultimately, the ruler, Pratap Rudradeva, accepted Alauddin's sovereignty on the terms of accepting his sovereignty and paying regular tribute.

37. Arrange the following movements in chronological order (from first to last):

(a) E.V. Ramaswamy and A. The Self-Respect Movement was started by Balija Naidu
(b) The Satyashodhak Samaj was founded by Jyotiba Phule
(c) The Aruvippuram Movement was started by Sri Narayana Guru Dharma Paripalana Yogam
(d) The Justice Movement was started by C.N. Mudaliar, T.M. Nair and P. Thyagaraja
Select the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (b) (B), (C), (D) and (A)
Solution:The correct chronological order is
•  Satyashodhak Samaj was founded by Jyotiba Phule - 1873 AD
•  Aruvippuram Movement was started by Sri Narayana Guru Dharma Paripalana Yogam -  1888 AD
•   The Justice Movement was started by C.N. Mudaliar, T.M. Nair, and P. Thyagaraja - 1916-17 AD
•  The Self-Respect Movement was started by E.V. Ramaswamy and A. Balija Naidu - 1920 AD

38. Traditionally, the number of Alvars and Nayanars is :

Correct Answer: (a) 12 and 63
Solution:

Traditionally, the number of Alvars and Nayanars was 12 and 63. In South India, during the 9th and 10th centuries, Vaishnavite saints were called Alvars, and Shaivite saints were called Nayanars. Among the Alvar saints, Tirumangai, Periya, Andal, and Namalvar were prominent, while among the Nayanar saints, Appar, Tirugnana, Sambandar, and Sundaramurthy were prominent. The collection of verses by Nayanar saints is called Thirumudai.

39. Match List-I with List-II.

List-I (Name)List-II (Regions Associated)
(A) Kuru(I)Kosala and Ayodhya
(B) Ikshvaku(II)Southern Region
(C) Vidarbha(III)Panchala
(D) Haihaya(IV)Central India, Malwa, and Gujarat

Select the correct answer from the options below:

Correct Answer: (a) (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)
Solution:
(Name)-(Regions Associated)
Kuru–Panchala
Ikshvaku–Kosala and Ayodhya
Vidarbha–Southern Region
Haihaya–Central India, Malwa, and Gujarat

40. Arrange the following events during the reign of Peshwa Bajirao D in ascending chronological order. (From before to after) :

(A) Bhopal War
(B) Treaty with Chhatrasal
(C) Battle of Amjhera
(D) Capture of the fort of Bassein
Select the correct answer from the options given below:

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

The correct chronological order is

Battle of Amjhera                               -           1728 AD

Treaty with Chhatrasal                     -           1728 AD

Bhopal War                                         -           1737 AD

Capture of the fort of Bassein         -           1739 AD