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

Total Questions: 100

51. Arrange the following rituals in the correct chronological order of their performance.

A. Simantotrayana
B. Annaprashan
C. Chudakarma
D. Nishkraman
E. Garbhadhan
Select the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (a) E, A, D, B, C
Solution:The correct chronological order of the rituals is as follows
RitualSanskar Order
Garbhadhan–First Sanskar
Simantotrayana–Third Sanskar
Nishkraman–Sixth Sanskar
Annaprashan–Seventh Sanskar
Chudakarma–Eighth Sanskar

52. Who was the author of the famous literary epic "Meghanadvad Kavya" (1861)? In this epic, the story of the Ramayana is told in such a way that the traditional heroes Rama and Lakshmana are presented as weak, passiveaggressive, feminine figures, while the villain and bandit Ravana and his son Meghnad appear as virile, masculine, modern heroes.

Correct Answer: (d) Michael Madhusudan Dutt
Solution:

Michael Madhusudan Dutt was the author of the famous literary epic Meghnadvad Kavya (1861). In this epic, the story of the Ramayana is told in such a way that the traditional heroes Rama and Lakshmana are presented as weak, passive-aggressive, feminine figures, while the villain and bandit Ravana and his son Meghnad appear as virile, masculine, modern heroes.

53. Which of the following statements are true?

(A) Gold coins were issued in the name of Queen Victoria in 1837
(B) Gold and silver coins were issued in the name of Queen Victoria in 1840 (C) In 1862, a new series of coins of all three metals and all denominations was issued with changed designs
(D) These coins continued to be minted with the standard date of 1862 until 1872 or 1874
(E) In 1877, the word "Maharani" (Empress) was substituted for "Maharani" on the reverse, while retaining the design of the coins used so far
Select the correct answer from the options given below:

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

Gold and silver coins were issued in Queen Victoria's name in 1840, not 1837. In 1862, a new series of coins in all three metals, with changed devices, was issued in all denominations. These coins continued to be minted until 1872 or 1874, with a fixed date of 1862. In 1877, the word "Maharani" was replaced by "Empress" on the reverse, while retaining the design of the coins used so far.

54. According to R. G. Collingwood's theory of history, which of the following statements is true?

A. All history is the history of the processes of events
B. History deals with the objective actions of individuals
C. The writing of history occurs through the re-enactment of the thoughts of past actors/people in the mind of the historian
D. The writing of history occurs through the re-enactment of the thoughts of past actors/people in the mind of the historian
E. His philosophy of history has been described as 'extreme historicism'
Select the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (a) Only B, C, D and E
Solution:

According to R. G. Collingwood's theory of history, history deals with the objective actions of individuals. The method of history is like that of a detective. History is written through the re-enactment of the thoughts of past figures in the historian's mind. Collingwood's philosophy of history was characterized as post-modern history.

55. Based on Wood's Education Despatch (1854), which of the following universities were established on the model of the University of London?

A. Calcutta
B. Bombay
C. Madras
D. Punjab
E. Patna
Select the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (b) Only A, B and C
Solution:

In 1854, a committee headed by Sir Charles Wood formulated a comprehensive plan for future education in India, known as the "Magna Carta of Indian Education." It proposed the establishment of three universities in Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras, modeled after the University of London. Based on its recommendation, universities were established in Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras in 1857.

56. Arrange the following eras (Samvats) in the correct chronological order:

A. Chalukya - Vikram Samvat
B. Gupta Samvat
C. Kalchuki - Chedi Samvat
D. Kollam Samvat
E. Vikram Samvat
Select the correct answer from the options below:

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

The correct chronological order of the Samvats is as follows

SamvatYear
Vikram Samvat–57 BC
Kalchuri Chedi Samvat–248-49 AD
Gupta Samvat–319 AD
Kollam Samvat–825 AD
Chalukya Vikram Samvat–1076-77 AD

57. Arrange the following chapters in E. H. Carr's book "What Is History" in chronological order.

A. The Historian and His Pacts
B. Society and the Individual
C. History, Science, and Morality
D. Causation in History
E. History as Progress
Select the correct answer from the options given below:

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

The chronological order of the chapters in E.
H. Carr's book "What Is History" is-
The Historian and His Pacts
Society and the Individual
History, Science, and Morality
Causation in History
History as Progress

58. Which of the following statements about the Sangam Age are true?

A. Trade activity led to the emergence of some urban settlements
B. Tamil-Brahmi inscriptions shed brief light on rural life in Tamilakam
C. Rulers depended on tribute and plunder for their subsistence
D. Rulers had complete control over the agricultural plains
E. The Sangam period was the era of tribal chieftains
Select the correct answer from the options given below:

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

The Sangam period is considered to mark the beginning of the historical era in South India. Trade activity led to the emergence of some urban settlements during this period. Tamil-Brahmi inscriptions shed brief light on rural life in Tamilakam. Rulers depended on tribute and plunder for their subsistence. The Sangam period was the era of tribal chieftains. Agricultural fields were controlled by independent farmers.

59. Who among the following is not associated with the Warkari movement in Maharashtra?

Correct Answer: (a) Vigreshwar
Solution:

The Bhakti movement of Maharashtra was mainly divided into two sects. In this, the saints of Varkari sect were devotees of Lord Vitthal while the saints of Dharkari sect were devotees of Lord Ram. The main saints of Varkari sect were Eknath, Namdev, Gyandev and Tukaram. The chief saint of Dharkari sect was Ramdas. Ramdas was the spiritual guru of Shivaji.

60. Arrange the following Sikh Gurus chronological order.

A. Guru Arjun
B. Guru Amardas
C. Guru Har Rai
D. Guru Angad
E. Guru Ramdev
Select the correct answer from the options given below:

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

The correct chronological order of the Sikh Gurus is as follows-

GuruPeriod
Guru Angad–1538-1552 AD
Guru Amardas–1552–1574 AD
Guru Ramdev–1574–1581 AD
Guru Arjun–1581–1606 AD
Guru Hargobind–1606–1645 AD
Guru Har Rai–1645–1661 AD
Guru Har Kishan–1661–1664 AD
Guru Tegh Bahadur–1664–1675 AD
Guru Govind Singh–1675–1708 AD