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