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

Total Questions: 73

71. Which of the following statements are correct?

(A) Shaiva Siddhanta recognizes three eternal principles-God (Shiva), the universe, and the soul.
(B) The Agamas are considered authoritative texts by followers of Shaiva Siddhanta, Kashmiri Shaivism, and the Veerashaiva tradition.
(C) The Kapalikas and Kalamukhis were the two major Vaishnava sects.
(D) Vaishnava devotion became popular in South India due to the ideas and activities of the Nayanar saints.
Select the correct answer from the options given below:

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

Kapalikas and Kalamukhas were the major sects of Shaivism. The Nayanar saints popularized Shaivism in South India. Shaiva Siddhanta recognizes three eternal principles: God (Shiva), the universe, and the soul. Furthermore, the Agamas composed by followers of Shaiva Siddhanta, Kashmiri Shaivism, and the Veerashaiva tradition are considered authoritative texts.

72. The spirit of the Renaissance had a profound impact on history writing. Which of the following is not related to those influences?

Correct Answer: (b) The emergence of non-specialist historians
Solution:

The Renaissance began in Italy in the 16th century and within a short period of time, it swept across Europe. From a historical perspective, the Renaissance highlighted the humanistic aspect of history and established its importance, but it did not contribute to the emergence of non-specialist historians. It gave rise to a new school of humanistic historians and brought about a change in people's historical perspective.

73. Match List-I with List-II

List-I (Famous Mughal Paintings)List-II (Painter)
(A) Majnu in a Desert with a Weak Horse(I) Basavan
(B) Siberian Crane(II) Ustad Mansur
(C) Lots of Squirrels on a Chinar Tree(III) Abdul Hasan
(D) Portrait of Bishandas(IV) Wealth

Select the correct answer from the options given below:

ABCD
(a)IIIIIIIV
(b)IIIIIIIV
(c)IIIIIIVI
(d)IVIIIIII
Correct Answer: (a)
Solution:The correct match is
List-I(Famous Mughal Paintings)List-II(Painter)
Majnu in a Desert with a Weak HorseBasavan
Siberian CraneUstad Mansur
Lots of Squirrels on a Chinar TreeAbdul Hasan
Portrait of BishandasWealth