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

Total Questions: 100

71. Which of the following sixteenth-century narrators stated that the dominion of the last Sayyid ruler, Ala-al-Din Alam Shah, extended from Delhi to Palam?

Correct Answer: (b) Ahmad Yadgar
Solution:

Alauddin Alam Shah was the last ruler of the Sayyid dynasty, ruling from 1443 to 1451 AD. Bahlol Lodi dethroned him and founded the Lodi dynasty. The 16th-century narrator, Ahmad Yadgar, stated that Alauddin Alam Shah's dominion extended from Delhi to Palam. The Sayyid dynasty was founded by Khinka Khan.

72. Who wrote a thesis titled "The Problem of the Rupee" for the University of London?

Correct Answer: (c) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Solution:

Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar wrote a thesis titled "The Problem of the Rupee" for the University of London. Dr. Ambedkar was the foremost leader of the Harijans. He founded the All India Dalit Party in 1924 for the welfare of Harijans and the upliftment of the untouchables and published a fortnightly magazine called Bahishkrit Bharat in 1927.

73. Match List-I with List-II.

List-IList-II
A.KhyalI.Military Administrator
B.Sir A. SilahdarII.Military Judicial Officer
C.Amir HajibIII.Military Contingent
D.Amir-E-DadIV.Chief Weapon Bearer

Select the correct answer from the options given below:

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

The correct match is

List-IList-II
Khyal–Military Contingent
Sir A. Silahdar–Chief Weapon Bearer
Amir Hajib–Military Administrator
Amir-E-Dad–Military Judicial Officer

74. Arrange the following events in chronological order.

A. Muslim league launches direct action day
B. Assumption of office by the Interim Government
C. Passage of the Indian Independence Act by system appropriate for the contemporary the House of Commons
D. Passage of the Indian Independence Act by the House of Lords
E. The Indian Independence Act receives Royal Assent
Select the correct answer from the options given below:

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

 

    The correct chronological order is

  • Muslim league launches direct action day – 16 August 1946

  • Assumption of office by the Interim Government – 2 September 1946

  • Passage of the Indian Independence Act by the House of Commons – 15 July 1947

  • Passage of the Indian Independence Act by the House of Lords – 16 July 1947

  • The Indian Independence Act  receives Royal Assent – 18 July 1947

75. Urdu poetry has been responsive to all phases of national historical development. Which of the following poets expressed national aspirations in their poems?

A. Brajnarayan Chakbast
B. Durga Sahai Suroor
C. Hasrat Mohani
D. Mohammad Ali Jauhar
E. Mir Hasan
Select the correct answer from the options given below:

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

Urdu literature flourished in the modern era. Urdu poetry has been responsive to all phases of national historical development. Brajnarayan Chakbast, Durga Sahai Suroor, Hasrat Mohani, and Mohammad Ali Jauhar expressed national aspirations in their poems. Brajnarayan Chakbast laid the foundation of Urdu prose. Muhammad Iqbal was also a prominent Urdu poet.

76. Which of the following kings donated five villages to Nalanda Mahavihara at the request of Balaputra Deva of Sumatra?

Correct Answer: (a) Devapala
Solution:

During the Pala dynasty's rule in Bengal, Dharmapala was succeeded by his son Devapala, who was the most important ruler of the Pala dynasty. During his reign, he donated five villages to Nalanda Mahavihara at the request of Balaputra Deva of Sumatra. He was a Buddhist, and Taranatha has described him as the one who re-established Buddhism.

77. Which Mughal artist founded the Kishangarh school of painting?

Correct Answer: (c) Bhavani Das
Solution:

The Kishangarh school of painting developed in the 18th century during the reign of Raja Sawant Singh (Nagaridas). Prominent painters of the Kishangarh style were Bhavani Das, Morhawaj Nihal Chand, and others. Bhavanidas was Nihal Chand's guru and had worked in the Mughal school. He is considered the founder of the Kishangarh style.

78. Arrange the following events in chronological order?

A. Annie Besant published "New India
B. The Provincial Government of India was established in Kabul
C. The establishment of Banaras Hindu University
D. The establishment of the Bose Institute by Sir J.C. Bose
E. The convening of the first All India Depressed Classes Conference
Select the correct answer from the options given below:

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

The correct chronological order is

EventDate
Annie Besant published "New India"June 1914
The Provincial Government of India was established in KabulDecember 1915
The establishment of Banaras Hindu UniversityFebruary 1916
The establishment of the Bose Institute by Sir J.C. Bose1917
The convening of the first All India Depressed Classes ConferenceMarch 1918

79. what type of instrument was Dandal/Dandal?

Correct Answer: (d) Harrow/Plain
Solution:

The term 'positivism' is derived from the 'positivist philosophy' formulated by Auguste Comte.

80. The word 'positivism' is originally derived from 'positivist philosophy' formulated by________.

Correct Answer: (a) Auguste Comte
Solution:

Auguste Comte was a French thinker. He was one of the founders of sociology. The term 'positivism' is derived from the positivist philosophy formulated by Auguste Comte. He propounded the idea of positivism. His philosophical system was an attempt to establish a political modern industrial society.