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