History Nios Plus Two I Welcome to your History Nios Plus Two I Total Questions: 50 Name Mobile NO: 1. In which year did Babur establish the Mughal empire in India? 1526 1530 1540 1520 None Hint 2. What was Aryabhatta's contribution? Introduced the concept of zero Discovered the law of gravity Discovered electricity Invented the telescope None Hint 3. Who took control of Bijapur and Golconda in 1636? Shahjahan Jahangir Aurangzeb Akbar None Hint 4. Who was the court poet of Harshavardhana? Fa Hien Banabhatta Aryabhatta Kalidasa None Hint 5. What changes occurred in society during the Gupta period? Brahminical culture extended to distant areas; tribals and foreigners were assimilated into the varna system Complete abolition of tribal identity Women gained equal status in society Decline of Brahminical influence None Hint 6. Which century did Mahmud Ghazni attack India? 13th century 12th century 11th century 10th century None Hint 7. Who founded the Lodi dynasty in AD 1451?(a) Sikander Lodi Daulat Khan Lodi Bahlol Lodi Ibrahim Lodi Khizr Khan None Hint 8. During which period did the institution of Iqta exist? British period Maratha period Mughal period Sultanate period None Hint 9. Who was Muhammad Ghori defeated by in the First Battle of Tarain (AD 1191)? Iltutmish Balban Qutbuddin Aibak Prithviraj Chauhan None Hint 10. What were the major dynasties in India following the Mauryan period, and what were their significant contributions? Guptas, Cholas, and Mughals – known for military conquests only Mauryas, Guptas, and British – known for colonization Kushanas, Satavahanas, and Shungas – known for promoting trade, art, and regional culture Pallavas, Mughals, and Portuguese – known for temple destruction None Hint 11. What does the Sangam literature vividly describe? The social, political, and economic life of the people The invasions of foreign rulers The construction of temples and forts The teachings of Buddha None Hint 12. How did the Maratha administrative system develop? It was entirely based on British principles It had no influence from other systems It developed along the lines of the Mughal and Deccani states It followed only local tribal customs None Hint 13. When did the Delhi Sultanate come to an end and what replaced it? 1600 AD; replaced by the British Empire 1707 AD; replaced by the Maratha Empire 1526 AD; replaced by the Mughal Empire 1398 AD; replaced by the Mughal Empire None Hint 14. Who was the real founder of the Gupta Empire? Harshavardhana Samudragupta Chandra Gupta I Chandra Gupta II None Hint 15. How was administration carried out at the local and provincial levels? Village headmen handled local affairs; Iqta, Mansab, and Jagir systems were used at the provincial level Through elected local councils and independent governors Local chiefs ruled independently without central control All administration was managed directly by the emperor None Hint 16. What was a key strategy used by rulers to create social harmony? Heavy taxation Including more sections of society in administration Ignoring social issues Excluding sections of society None Hint 17. How did the administrative system function under different rulers? It worked well under strong rulers but weakened under weak ones It collapsed completely after the Sultanate period It was managed entirely by the military It always functioned effectively regardless of the ruler None Hint 18. Under whose rule did the Mughal Empire reach its greatest territorial limits, and what also began during his rule? Jahangir; religious tolerance Aurangzeb; beginning of the empire's decline Babur; peace and prosperity Akbar; European colonization None Hint 19. The Gupta period is considered the Golden Age of which fields? Science and technology Medicine and astronomy Trade and commerce Art and literature None Hint 20. Trace the dynasties that ruled the Delhi Sultanate and their significant contributions. Slave – Khilji – Tughlaq – Sayyid – Lodi; known for expansion, reforms, and administration Lodi – Sayyid – Tughlaq – Slave – Khilji; known for poetry only Slave – Mughal – Lodi – Tughlaq; known for military failures Khilji – Slave – Tughlaq – Lodi; known for building temples None Hint 21. What policy did Akbar follow to expand the Mughal territories? Policy of tolerance and alliance with Rajputs Policy of war only Policy of converting all to Islam Policy of isolation None Hint 22. How did society and culture evolve during the Gupta period? Only tribal culture flourished Cultural growth with Brahmanical spread and scientific progress Art declined and foreign rule increased Society became completely equal None Hint 23. Which temples are a creation of the Gupta period? All of the above Dravida temples Nagara temples Mahabalipuram rath temples None Hint 24. Who was Kalidasa? A renowned Sanskrit poet and playwright A freedom fighter A famous Indian scientist A Mughal emperor None Hint 25. What led to the breakup of the association with regional forces? Akbar’s policy of diplomacy Strong alliances with Rajputs Aurangzeb's religious tolerance Aurangzeb's harsh policies and centralization of power None Hint 26. Explain the significance of the Megalithic cultures in South India. The Megalithic cultures, dating from 1200 BC to 300 BC, followed the Neolithic phase in South India. Their graves have yielded iron objects and black and red pottery, indicating agro-pastoral activities. These findings provide valuable information about the early history and material culture of South India. They focused only on temple construction and Sanskrit literature They introduced writing and complex city planning They were the first to build large empires across India None Hint 27. Describe the cultural and economic developments during the Post- Mauryan period.? Expansion of trade, art, and architecture Isolation from foreign influences Decline in trade and cultural stagnation Only religious reforms without economic change None Hint 28. What have the Megalithic graves yielded? Copper tools and beads Iron objects and black and red pottery Gold and silver Brown pottery and beads None Hint 29. Who succeeded the Mauryas in North India? Satavahanas Shungas Guptas Kushans None Hint 30. Who was the regent during Akbar's early reign? Sher Shah Bairam Khan Jahangir Humayun None Hint 31. Under whose rule did the decline of the Mughal empire begin? Akbar Jahangir Shahjahan Aurangzeb None Hint 32. Local level administration was mainly in the hands of: Provincial governors Village headmen The Sultan The Ulema None Hint 33. During the Mughal period, provincial administration was carried out through: Village headmen Iqta Mansab and Jagir Ulema None Hint 34. What major change did Alauddin Khalji bring to the market system? Controlled prices and set up market regulations Introduced digital currency Allowed free trade across kingdoms Abolished taxes on traders None Hint 35. Discuss the evolution of administrative systems in India from the Delhi Sultanate to the Mughal period, highlighting the key changes and their impact on governance.? The Mughals completely abolished earlier administrative practices Administration was always controlled by local rulers independently The system evolved with stronger centralization and inclusive governance under the Mughals The system remained unchanged throughout both empires None Hint 36. Under whom did the administrative system function well? Weak rulers Strong and capable rulers Rulers challenged by the Ulema All rulers equally None Hint 37. Who were the three important chieftains of South India mentioned in Sangam literature? Cholas, Pandyas, and Pallavas Cheras, Cholas, and Pandyas Pandyas, Satavahanas, and Chalukyas Cholas, Cheras, and Pallavas None Hint 38. Whom did Babur defeat at Panipat in 1526? Ibrahim Lodi Bahlul Lodi Sher Shah Suri Rana Sanga None Hint 39. What was the contribution of the administration system to the Sultanate and Mughal empires? It caused division in society It helped consolidate the empire and promote social harmony It promoted only military expansion It weakened the central government None Hint 40. Which schools of art were patronized by Kanishka? Ellora and Ajanta Gandhara and Mathura Sarnath and Amaravati Nalanda and Taxila None Hint 41. Which literature was composed by Alvars and Nayannaras during the Gupta period? Epic poems in Telugu Philosophical treatises in Pali Sanskrit dramas Bhakti literature in Tamil None Hint 42. Who established the Delhi Sultanate after Muhammad Ghori left his Indian possessions? Balban Qutbuddin Aibak Alauddin Khalji Iltutmish None Hint 43. What was the "Group of Forty"? A rebellion group against the Mauryas A group of Mughal painters A group of Turkish nobles in the Delhi Sultanate A council of British officers None Hint 44. Who succeeded Babur after his death in 1530? Akbar Sher Shah Jahangir Humayun None Hint 45. Which ruler is known for establishing markets with fixed prices? Muhammad Tughlaq Alauddin Khalji Firuz Tughlaq Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq None Hint 46. Describe the expansion of the Mughal Empire under various rulers. It remained limited to North India only Babur conquered all of South India Humayun expanded the empire to China Akbar and Aurangzeb expanded the empire across much of India None Hint 47. Who was the most famous ruler of the Kushans? Bindusara Chandragupta Ashoka Kanishka None Hint 48. Which empire extended from Central Asia to Varanasi? Shunga Empire Mauryan Empire Kushan Empire Gupta Empire None Hint 49. What led to the decline of the Gupta Empire? Foreign invasions and internal rebellion Natural disasters Lack of trade routes Rise of the Mughal Empire None Hint 50. What innovative projects is Muhammad Tughlaq famous for? Launching the Green Revolution Shifting the capital and introducing token currency Introducing democracy and free trade Building the Taj Mahal and Red Fort None Hint Time's up Share: admin Previous post History Nios Plus Two PQ IX August 9, 2025 Next post History Nios plus two II August 9, 2025
