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

Total Questions: 100

21. The renowned scholar Yamin al-Din Abul Hasan is also known by which of the following names?

Correct Answer: (d) Amir Khusro Dehlvi
Solution:

The renowned scholar Yamin al-Din Abul Hasan is known as Amir Khusro Dehlvi. Amir Khusro was primarily an eyewitness to several sultans of the Delhi Sultanate and was associated with the court of Alauddin. He wrote in many poetic forms including Ghazal, Masnavi, Qata, Rubai and he has made an important contribution in the development of Ghazal.

22. Match List-I with List-II.

List-I (Legislation/Act)List-II
A.The Indigenous Marriage Act, 1872I.Prohibited marriage of girls under the age of 12
B.Age of Consent Act, 1891II.Prohibited marriage of girls under the age of 14
C.Sharda Act, 1930III.Increased the marriageable age from 15 to 18 for girls and 21 for boys
D.Child Marriage Prohibition (Amendment) Act, 1978IV.Promoted marriageable age and provided for criminal action against boys under 18 and girls under 14

Select the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (d) A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
Solution:
List-I (Act)List-II (Provisions)
The Indigenous Marriage Act, 1872Prohibited marriage of girls under the age of 14
Age of Consent Act, 1891Prohibited marriage of girls under the age of 12
Sharda Act, 1930Increased the marriageable age from 15 to 18 for girls and 21 for boys
Child Marriage Prohibition (Amendment) Act, 1978Promoted marriageable age and provided for criminal action against boys under 18 and girls under 14

23. Match List-I with List-II

List-IList-II
A. Arnold ToynbeeI. Study of History
B. Oswald SpenglerII. The Decline of the West
C. R.G. CollingwoodIII. The Idea of Nature
D. Jacob BurckhardtIV. Der Ciceroun

Select the correct answer from the options below:

Correct Answer: (b) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
Solution:
List-IList-II
A. Arnold ToynbeeI. Study of History
B. Oswald SpenglerII. The Decline of the West
C. R.G. CollingwoodIII. The Idea of Nature
D. Jacob BurckhardtIV. Der Ciceroun

24. Which of the following statements is true?

A. An attractive feature of Tughlaq architecture is the sloping walls called "batter"
B. This was used in all the buildings of the Tughlaq dynasty
C. The Tughlaqs used only brown stone in their buildings
D. In the buildings of Firoz Shah Tughlaq, a thick layer of lime plaster was applied over the rubble, which was later washed with paint
E. A bell and chain are a striking example of decoration found in all the buildings of Firoz Shah Tughlaq
Select the correct answer from the options given below :

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

A striking feature of Tughlaq architecture is the "sloping walls," also known as "nipravan" or "batter." The walls and turrets are similar to the Egyptian pyramids, sloping inward. In Firoz Tughlaq's buildings, a thick layer of lime plaster was applied over the stones, which was later washed off with paint.

25. Sher Shah was given the responsibility of governing which of the following parganas during the lifetime of his father Hasan Khan?

A. Chandoi
B. Khawaspur
C. Passi
D. Sasaram
E. Satyari
Select the correct answer from the options given below :

Correct Answer: (b) Only B and D
Solution:

Sher Shah was born in 1472 AD. His childhood name was Farid. Sher Shah was given the responsibility of governing the Khawaspur and Sasaram parganas during the lifetime of his father Hasan Khan. Later, he defeated Humayun at Chausa and Kannauj and became the emperor of India. Sher Shah's main achievements were in the administrative and revenue fields.

26. Which of the following Ajanta caves depicts Indra and his entourage flying while greeting Lord Buddha in the Tushita heaven?

Correct Answer: (c) Cave XVII
Solution:

Cave 17 at Ajanta depicts Indra and his entourage flying while greeting Lord Buddha in the Tushita heaven. Ajanta has a total of 29 caves, most of which are related to Buddhism. Cave 17 is believed to have been built during the Gupta-Vakataka period. Cave 1 at Ajanta is considered the latest, dating back to the 7th century AD.

27. Which of the following were military outposts under the Delhi Sultanate to protect the northwestern border during the Mongol invasion?

A. Dipalpur
B. Debal
C. Lahore
D. Kasur
E. Multan
Select the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (c) Only A, C, and E
Solution:

Military outposts were established in Dipalpur, Lahore, and Multan to protect the northwestern border during the Mongol invasion under the Delhi Sultanate. The Mongols invaded several times during the Delhi Sultanate, with the most frequent attacks occurring during the reign of Alauddin Khilji. Balban was the first to establish several important outposts in the northwestern region.

28. Which of the following items was not commonly found in copper hoards/ assemblages?

Correct Answer: (d) Hand-axe
Solution:

Primitive axes, Fish-shaped swords, Horn-shaped swords, etc. are commonly found in copper hoards. Hand-axes are not commonly found in copper hoards. Hand-made polished axes are found primarily in Neolithic sites. Copper hoards primarily indicate the Chalcolithic period, in which copper-made tools predominated.

29. Which of the following statements are true about the Justice Party?

A. The Justice Party was formed in 1916 with a non-Brahmin manifesto
B. The party opposed the Congress party, calling it a Brahmin-dominated organization
C. The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919 allocated 50 reserved seats to nonBrahmins in the Madras Legislative Council
D. The formation of the Ministry in 1920 was the culmination of the Justice Party's rebellion
E. After the 1926 electoral defeat at the hands of the Swarajists, non-Brahmins left the party and joined the Congress
Select the correct answer from the options below:

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

In 1916-17, Mr. P. Tyagaraja and Naicker formed the first non-Brahmin organization, the South Indian Liberal Association, which later came to be known as the Justice Party. This party opposed the Congress, calling it a Brahmin-dominated organization. The formation of the Ministry in 1920 was the culmination of the Justice Party's rebellion. After losing to the Swarajists in 1926, the non-Brahmins left the party and joined the Congress.

30. Who among the following painted a watercolor Sarang for Lady Impey?

Correct Answer: (a) Sheikh Zain al-Din
Solution:

Sheikh Zain al-Din painted a watercolor Sarang for Lady Impey. In the latter half of the 18th century, Sheikh worked under Mary Impey, wife of Elijah Impey, Chief Justice of the Calcutta Supreme Court. From 1777 to 1782, Sheikh used Hightman art paper manufactured in England for his transparent watercolor paintings.