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