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

Total Questions: 100

81. Match List-I with List-II.

List-I PeshwaList-II
A. Balaji VishwanathI. Signed the Treaty of Bassein with the British
B. Baji Rao III. Worked as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Poona
C. Balaji Baji RaoIII. Popularized the idea of Hindu-Pada-Padshahi
D. Baji Rao IIIV. He helped the British in suppressing the Maratha navy under Tulaji Angaria

Select the correct answer from the options given below :

Correct Answer: (b) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
Solution:
  • The correct matching is

  • Balaji Vishwanath: Worked as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Poona.

  • Baji Rao I: Popularized the idea of Hindu-Pada-Padshahi.

  • Balaji Baji Rao: He helped the British in suppressing the Maratha navy under Tulaji Angaria.

  • Baji Rao II: Signed the Treaty of Bassein with the British.

82. Which of the following painters graced Jahangir's court?

A. Bishan Das
B. Muhammad Sultan
C. Agha Raza
D. Muhammad Murad
E. Syed Baig
Select the correct answer from the options given below:

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

Jahangir's era was the peak of Mughal painting. He established a gallery in Agra under the supervision of Akarija (Aga Raza) of Herat. The prominent painters of his era were Akarija, Bisandas, Ustad Mansur, Daulat, Manohar, Abu Hasan, etc. The most outstanding painters of Jahangir's time were Ustad Mansur and Abul Hasan, whom Jahangir bestowed the titles of "Nadir al-Asr" and "Nadir uz-Jama" respectively.

83. Who was the first Wazir under Akbar?

Correct Answer: (d) Muzaffar Khan
Solution:

During Akbar's reign, the Mughal Prime Minister was called Wazir/Vakil. After the fall of Bairam Khan, Akbar established the Diwan-i-Wazarati-Kul in the 8th year of his reign, which was given the authority to manage revenue and financial matters. Muzaffar Khan Turbati was the first to be appointed to this post. Raja Todar Mal and Mansur were also appointed to this post.

84. Which of the following places was famous for jewels and jewelry craftsmanship in the Sangam texts?

Correct Answer: (b) Kodumanal
Solution:

The historical era in South India is considered to have begun with the Sangam period, which is generally dated to 100-250 AD. The primary source of information about the Sangam period is Sangam literature. Sangam texts mention Kodumanal as a renowned site for gems and jewelry craftsmanship. Trade with Rome received a significant boost during the Sangam period.

85. Arrange the following events in chronological order.

A. Nawab Mohammad Ali Khan of Tonk was forced to abdicate in favor of his son
B. The Gaekwad of Baroda was accused of attempting to poison the British Resident
C. A British Resident was imposed on the Maharaja of Kashmir
D. The Maharaja of Kashmir was forced to abdicate in favor of the Council of Regency
E. The Government of India intervened in the volatile affairs of Manipur
Select the correct answer from the options given below:

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

The correct chronological order is

EventYear
Nawab Mohammad Ali Khan of Tonk was forced to abdicate in favor of his son1834 AD
The Gaekwad of Baroda was accused of attempting to poison the British Resident1875 AD
A British Resident was imposed on the Maharaja of Kashmir1885 AD
The Maharaja of Kashmir was forced to abdicate in favor of the Council of Regency(Not specified)
The Government of India intervened in the volatile affairs of Manipur1949 AD

86. The rise of modern industry during British rule led to the rise of Parsi and Marwari families in India. Which of the following Marwari families formed an alliance with the British firm Rallis?

Correct Answer: (c) Goenka
Solution:

The rise of modern industry during British rule led to the rise of Parsi and Marwari families in India. The Marwari family Goenka formed an alliance with the British firm Rallis. The British government's policy towards industry was not liberal. In the context of India, they promoted only those small-scale industries that British industrialists had demanded.

87. Arrange the following answers to the Mughal rulers in chronological order.

A. Rafi-ud-Daulah
B. Jahandar Shah
C. Muhammad Shah
D. Ahmad Shah
E. Farrukhsiyar
Select the correct answer from the options given below :

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

The correct chronological order is

RulerPeriod
Jahandar Shah1712 - 1713
Farrukhsiyar1713 - 1719
Rafi-ud-Daulah1719
Muhammad Shah1719 - 1748
Ahmad Shah1748 - 1754

88. The College of Fort William in Calcutta, where the Company's civil servants were to receive training in the literature, sciences, and languages of India, did not appeal to the Board of Directors and continued as a mere language school for Bengal civil servants. In which of the following years was it closed forever?

Correct Answer: (b) 1954
Solution:

Fort William College in Calcutta, founded by Lord Wellesley in 1800, was closed permanently in 1854. It trained Company civil servants in Indian literature, science, and languages. This did not sit well with the Board of Directors, and it continued as a mere language school for Bengal civil servants until 1854.

89. Arrange the following rulers in the correct chronological order according to their accession to the throne.

A. Madanpal
B. Rampal
C. Mahipal
D. Devapala
E. Dharmapala
Select the correct answer from the options given below:

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

The correct chronological order is

RulerReign
Dharmapala770-810 AD
Devapala810-850 AD
Mahipal988-1038 AD
Rampal1077-1120 AD
Madanpal1139-1161 AD

90. Which of the following are true about the Panchsheel?

A. Mutual respect for each other's territorial integrity and sovereignty
B. Non-intrusion/non-violence
C. Non-interference in each other's internal affairs
D. Equality and mutual benefit
E. Peaceful coexistence
Select the correct answer from the options given below:

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

On April 29, 1954, the Panchsheel Principles were signed between India and China. These principles included mutual respect for each other's territorial integrity and sovereignty, a non-aggression pact, noninterference in each other's internal affairs, equality and mutual benefit, and peaceful coexistence.