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NTA UGC NET JRF History Solved Papers
History
This document contains solved papers for the NTA UGC NET JRF History exam, covering various years and papers. It includes multiple-choice questions with explanations, covering ancient, medieval, and modern Indian history, as well as historical methodology and historiography.
Indian History
UGC NET
Solved Papers
36 Questions
Medium
Ages 16+
Mar 6, 2026
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36 practice questions.
This document contains solved papers for the NTA UGC NET JRF History exam, covering various years and papers. It includes multiple-choice questions with explanations, covering ancient, medieval, and modern Indian history, as well as historical methodology and historiography. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
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1
What is the primary focus of this compilation?
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A
History of Art
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B
Solved papers for NTA UGC NET JRF History
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C
Medieval Indian History
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D
Modern Indian History
2
Who is the Chief Editor of this compilation?
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A
Balkrishna
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B
A. K. Mahajan
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C
Charan Singh
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D
Roop Printing Press
3
Which city is mentioned as the editorial office location?
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A
Delhi
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B
Mumbai
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C
Prayagraj
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D
Kolkata
4
What is the email address provided for queries?
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A
yctap12@gmail.com
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B
yctbooks@gmail.com
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C
history@yct.com
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D
examhelp@yct.com
5
What is the website mentioned for YCT Publications?
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A
www.yctbooks.com
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B
www.ycthistory.com
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C
www.yctexam.com
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D
www.yctfastbook.com
6
What is the price of the book?
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A
Rs. 750/-
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B
Rs. 795/-
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C
Rs. 850/-
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D
Rs. 895/-
7
The UGC NTA NET HISTORY paper covers aspects of Indian History from which period onwards?
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A
Pre-history to Post-Independence
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B
Ancient India only
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C
Medieval India only
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D
Modern India only
8
Which of the following concepts is NOT explicitly mentioned in the syllabus overview?
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A
Historical Method
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B
Research Methodology
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C
Archaeological Excavation
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D
Political Science
9
What does Unit I of the syllabus primarily focus on?
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A
Medieval Indian Administration
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B
Sources of Ancient Indian History
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C
Historiography
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D
Modern Indian Political Movements
10
Which unit of the syllabus deals with the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughal Empire?
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A
Unit III
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B
Unit IV
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C
Unit V
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D
Unit VI
11
What is the main theme of Unit VII of the syllabus?
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A
Economic History of Modern India
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B
Sources of Modern Indian History
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C
Social Reforms in Modern India
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D
Rise of Indian Nationalism
12
Which unit of the syllabus focuses on Colonial Economy?
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A
Unit VII
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B
Unit VIII
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C
Unit IX
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D
Unit X
13
What is the subject of Unit IX of the syllabus?
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A
Medieval Indian Society and Culture
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B
Colonial Economy
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C
Rise of Indian Nationalism
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D
Historical Method, Research Methodology and Historiography
14
What is the subject of Unit X of the syllabus?
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A
Modern Indian History
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B
Medieval Indian Administration
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C
Historical Method, Research Methodology and Historiography
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D
Ancient Indian Polity
15
In which archaeological site was evidence of a reservoir found?
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A
Kalibangan
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B
Banawali
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C
Chanhudaro
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D
Lothal
16
What does 'Panchajana' in the Rigveda refer to?
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A
Five heads of a village
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B
Five tribes of Non-Aryans
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C
Five tribes of Aryans
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D
Heads of five villages
17
How many reasons for promoting agriculture are mentioned in the Rigveda?
18
Which Kushan ruler issued gold coins for the first time in India?
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A
Kujula Kadphises
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B
Kanishka
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C
Vima Kadphises
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D
Chandragupta II
19
Who was the first king to issue a long inscription in Sanskrit?
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A
Ashoka
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B
Kharavela
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C
Gondophernes
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D
Rudradaman
20
What does 'Bhukti' denote in the Gupta period?
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A
District
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B
Village
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C
Province
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D
Municipal Board
21
Who wrote 'Tarikh-i-Firuz Shahi'?
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A
Amir Khusrau
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B
Mir Khurd
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C
Firoz Shah Tughlaq
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D
Shams-i Siraj Afif
22
'Fawaid-ul-Faud' is a record of the 'Doings and Sayings' of whom?
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A
Shaikh Farid Ganj Shakar
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B
Shaikh Salim Chishti
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C
Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya
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D
Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti
23
In Sufi terminology, what does 'Wilayat' mean?
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A
Chief's territory
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B
Zamindar's territory
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C
Spiritual territory
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D
Foreign territory
24
Which edict issued by Jahangir just after his coronation was related to the treatment of sick subjects at the State's expenses?
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A
The tenth edict
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B
The first edict
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C
The fifth edict
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D
The seventh edict
25
Who laid the foundation of the Jama Masjid of Delhi?
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A
Mahabat Khan
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B
Islam Khan
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C
Emperor Aurangzeb
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D
Emperor Shah Jahan
26
Who created the office of 'Amin' for the assessment of revenue?
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A
Akbar
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B
Jahangir
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C
Shah Jahan
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D
Firoz Tuglaq
27
Which of the following places was NOT a Portuguese trading station?
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A
Calicut
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B
Cochin
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C
Mahe
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D
Broach
28
Who fought against the English at Buxar?
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A
Mir Jaffar
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B
Siraj-ud-Daulah
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C
Shujauddin
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D
Mir Kasim
29
When was Pitt's India Act passed?
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A
1781
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B
1786
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C
1788
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D
1784
30
Who founded the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science?
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A
J.C. Bose
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B
Meghnad Saha
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C
Homi Bhaba
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D
Mahendralal Sarkar
31
Where did the Punjabi Ghadrites on board the Kamagata Maru clash with the British army?
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A
Bombay
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B
Calicut
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C
Calcutta
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D
Budge Budge
32
In which year was the Planning Commission of India established?
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A
1935
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B
1947
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C
1951
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D
1950
33
For the Unification of Italy, 'Young Italy' was formed by whom?
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A
Cavour
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B
Victor Emmanuel
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C
Garibaldi
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D
Mazzini
34
Assertion (A): The Nishadas, originally aboriginals, were untouchables to the Buddhists. Reason (R): This is in tune with the attitude of the early Brahmanical law-givers. Which statement is correct?
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A
(A) is correct, but (R) is incorrect.
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B
(A) is incorrect, but (R) is correct.
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C
Both (A) and (R) are incorrect.
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D
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
35
Assertion (A): Prithviraj III occupies a unique place in Indian history as the last great emperor of Northern India. Reason (R): We know it is evidenced by the contemporary sources. Which statement is correct?
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A
(A) is correct, but (R) is false.
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B
(A) is false, but (R) is correct.
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C
Both (A) and (R) are incorrect.
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D
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
36
Assertion (A): Indians established several States in Malay Peninsula during the first five centuries of the Christian era. Reason (R): The archaeological remains do not indicate the existence of flourishing colonies. Which statement is correct?
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A
(A) is correct, but (R) is false. (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
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B
(A) is false, but (R) is true.
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C
Both (A) and (R) are incorrect.
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D
Both (A) and (R) are correct.
