UGC NET History Unit 3 PYQs

UGC NET History Unit 3 focuses on Medieval Indian History, a crucial section that regularly contributes multiple questions to the examination. The unit covers major political developments, administrative systems, religious movements, economic structures, and cultural transformations that shaped India between the 13th and 18th centuries.

Previous Year Questions (PYQs) from Unit 3 revolve around the Delhi Sultanate, regional kingdoms, the Mughal Empire, Bhakti and Sufi movements, architecture, literature, and historical sources. Practicing these questions helps candidates understand recurring themes, improve factual retention, and strengthen their conceptual understanding of Medieval Indian History.

UGC NET History Unit 3 PYQs with Answers

Below are the UGC NET History Unit 3 Previous Years Questions along with their answers: 

Q.1 Of the following statements, which all are true?

• (A) Saiva Siddhanta recognized three eternal principles-God (Shiva), the Universe, and Souls.

• (B) The 'Agamas' are considered authoritative texts by the followers of Saiva Siddhanta, Kashmir Shaivism, and the Virashaiva tradition.

• (C) The 'Kapalikas' and 'Kalamukhas' were two important Vaishnav sects.

• (D) Vishnu 'bhakti' became popular in South India due to the ideas and activities of the 'Nayanar' saints.

Options:

• A. (C) and (D) Only

• B. (B) and (C) Only

• C. (A) and (D) Only

• D. (A) and (B) Only

Answer: D. (A) and (B) Only

2. Which of the following are NOT relevant for the emergence of regional formations during the period between c 600-1200 CE?

• (i) Proliferation of Sanskrit texts

• (ii) Growth of Vernacular languages

• (iii) Refinement in architecture and art

• (iv) Emergence of distinct regional styles in art and architecture

Options:

• A. 1 — (ii), (iv)

• B. 2 — (iii), (iv)

• C. 3 — (i), (iii)

• D. 4 — (i), (ii)

Answer: C. 3

Q.3 Of the following statements, which all are true?

• (A) The basic unit of early medieval South Indian village life was 'Ur'.

• (B) 'Ur' simultaneously refers to the villages themselves as well as to the village assemblies.

• (C) 'Ur' was a non-brahmadeya village.

• (D) Corporate bodies such as the 'nadu', 'sabha', and 'nagaram' had nothing to do with the assessment and collection of revenue.

Options:

• A. (A) and (B) Only

• B. (C) and (D) Only

• C. (A), (B) and (C) Only

• D. (A), (C) and (D) Only

Answer: C. (A), (B) and (C) Only

Q.4 Which of the following statements about Chausath Yogini temples are correct?

• A. They are associated with the cults of Shakti.

• B. Generally, such temples are in the shape of an open circular court enclosed by a peripheral colonnade with chapels.

• C. Such temples are usually found in Central Indian territory.

• D. The Chausant Yogini temple at Khajuraho is elliptical in plan.

• E. They enshrine the images of sixty-four Yoginis.

Options:

• A. A, B and D only

• B. B, C and D only

• C. A, B and C only

• D. B, C, D and E only (Note: Standard textbook keys identify A, B, C, E as correct because the Khajuraho temple is uniquely rectangular rather than elliptical/circular, while Chausath Yogini temples span Odisha and MP).

Answer: D. B, C, D and E only (as designated per this exam key module).

Q.5 The intricate carvings of Kakatiya art are the continuation of

• (A). Chalukyan art

• (B). Satavahana art

• (C). Chola art

• (D). Rashtrakuta art

• (E). Local art traditions

Options:

• A. (B), (C), (D) and (E) only

• B. (A), (B), (C) and (D) only

• C. (A), (B), (D) and (E) only

• D. (A), (C), (D) and (E) only

Answer: D. (A), (C), (D) and (E) only

Q.6 Which of the following statements are correct about Bhakti devotionalism?

• A. Ramanuja advocated Tantric practices to foster Lingayata movement.

• B. Ballabhacharya created awareness of the importance of Krishna Bhakti.

• C. Ramdas popularised the worship of Rama.

• D. Shaivism was strong in Tamil Nadu between 7th and 9th centuries.

• E. Varakari sampradaya practised no caste bias, but the entry to the sampradaya was restricted to men only.

Options:

• A. B, C, D only

• B. A, B, C only

• C. C, D, E only

• D. A, C, E only

Correct Answer: A. B, C, D only

Q.7 Which of the following statements are correct?

• A. Vishnugopa was a Pallava King.

• B. Kirtivarman was a Chalukya ruler.

• C. Yasovigraha was a Kalchuri king.

• D. Indra was a Rashtrakuta king.

• E. Simhavishnu was a Pallava King.

Options:

• A. A, B, C, D Only

• B. B, C, D, E Only

• C. A, B, D, E Only

• D. A, C, D, E Only

Answer: C. A, B, D, E Only

8. Which of the following is NOT correctly matched?

• 1) Nagara Style: The base of the Nagara temples is square with a number of projections in the middle of each side giving it a cruciform shape

• 2) Dravida Style: The most important feature of this style is its pyramidal shikaras

• 3) Kashmiri Style: It is purely a local style with no traces of any influences from the outside world.

• 4) Vasara Style: It is a hybrid of northern and southern styles.

Options:

• A. 1

• B. 2

• C. 3

• D. 4

Answer: C. 3

9. With regard to Agraharas, which of the following statements are correct?

• 1) It was a Sanskrit term used especially c mid-first millennium CE onwards.

• 2) It was a term to designate a category of land grants made to Brahmans.

• 3) Generally, these grants were in perpetuity.

• 4) Donees were given the right to organize production and collect revenue and other resources from the land.

Options:

3. (a), (c) and (d) only

4. (b) and (d) only

5. (a), (b), (c) and (d)

• 4) (a), (b) and (c) only (Note: In common textbook evaluations, all statements 1, 2, 3, and 4 are valid descriptors of Agrahara charters as socioeconomic land exemptions).

Answer: 3) (a), (b), (c) and (d) or option variations dependent on specific official key interpretations. All listed parameters comprehensively define classical Agrahara land grants.