History Nios plus two II Welcome to your History Nios plus two II Total Questions: 50 Name Mobile NO: 1. Which policy is NOT mentioned as a mechanism used by the British to their power in India? Subsidiary Alliance system Permanent Settlement Doctrine of Lapse Diwani rights None Hint 2. What role did language play in medieval India? Language had no importance in administration or culture Only Sanskrit was used throughout the period Multiple regional and court languages flourished, helping administration and cultural growth Foreign languages replaced all Indian languages None Hint 3. What mechanisms did the British use to expand their power in India? Complete withdrawal from Indian affairs Military conquests, alliances, economic control, and political manipulation Peaceful negotiations with Indian rulers only Conversion of Indian rulers to Christianity None Hint 4. What was unique about the Revolt of 1857? It was led only by religious leaders It was the first large-scale armed resistance against British rule It was a peaceful protest movement It was the first war fought with British allies None Hint 5. What was the result of the development of Indian nationalism? A decrease in mass participation Increased religious divisions A decrease in British colonial rule A powerful Indian national movement None Hint 6. What was the impact of British rule initially felt in? Politics Religion Culture Economics None Hint 7. The Swadeshi movement was launched in response to which British decision? Introduction of new laws Imposition of taxes Arrest of leaders Partition of Bengal None Hint 8. What motivated the peasantry to rebel against British rule? Improved living conditions Unresponsive attitude of the British administration Support from the British administration Successful economic policies None Hint 9. What was a significant result of the import of British manufactured goods? Better trade relations Increased employment in India Closure of Indian small industries Growth of Indian factories None Hint 10. What was the result of the flourishing of both English and Indian language presses? It helped spread modern ideas and created public awareness It limited the spread of information It promoted only British propaganda It led to confusion among readers None Hint 11. How did social changes during this period contribute to the national liberation movement? They led to religious divisions and weakened society They encouraged critical thinking, equality, and national unity They made Indians accept British rule more easily They discouraged education and political activity None Hint 12. What were the two main ideas that formed the basis of Indian nationalism? Opposition to British colonial rule and unity of the Indian people Monarchy and federal structure Regional pride and trade development Communal harmony and industrial growth None Hint 13. What were the main reasons for the emergence of nationalism in Europe? Spread of monarchy and religious authority Common language, shared history, and struggle against foreign rule Decline of education and communication Isolation of regions and lack of political awareness None Hint 14. What series of movements swept across India during the 19th century? Only armed rebellions against the British A mix of religious reform, social reform, and nationalist movements Only economic protests against taxation British-led modernization movements None Hint 15. During which period did the Sufi and Bhakti traditions influence each other? Medieval period Modern period Prehistoric period Ancient period None Hint 16. What was the major impact of the establishment of British rule in India? Economic exploitation and weakening of Indian industries Economic growth and industrialization of India Complete religious freedom and self-governance Strengthening of Indian kings and local rulers None Hint 17. What did British policymakers try to popularize in India? Indian languages in British administration Indian traditional education only Complete political freedom for Indians Western education and English language None Hint 18. What did the social changes during the modern period ultimately prepare the country for? A national liberation movement against British rule. A period of peace and harmony. A complete acceptance of British culture. A return to traditional practices. None Hint 19. When did British rule in India commence, and what event marked its beginning? 1761, with the Third Battle of Panipat 1857, with the Revolt of 1857 1600, with the founding of the East India Company 1757, with the Battle of Plassey None Hint 20. What was the British policy makers' intention in popularizing English education in India? To encourage religious diversity To promote Indian culture To improve educational backwardness To strengthen their control through European culture and morality None Hint 21. How did religion and art change in South Asia during the medieval period? There was cultural synthesis, growth of Bhakti and Sufi movements, and flourishing of regional art and architecture Religious freedom was banned completely Religion disappeared and only art remained Only foreign religions were promoted None Hint 22. Who was the first Governor-General appointed by the British East India Company? Lord Wellesley Warren Hastings Robert Clive Lord Dalhousie None Hint 23. How did the British rulers view India? Quite differently, influenced by their ideological inclinations. As a place to be left untouched. As a partner in progress. As a land with rich culture and traditions. None Hint 24. When did the idea of Indian nationalism emerge? Late 19th century Mid 19th century Early 19th century Early 20th century None Hint 25. What was the impact of British manufactured goods on small industries in India? They promoted equal competition in the market They led to the decline of Indian small-scale industries They boosted Indian handloom and craft industries They created job opportunities for all Indian artisans None Hint 26. What was the outcome of the rebellions against the British? The British completely left India immediately The rebellions had no effect on British rule They led to major changes in British policies and governance They strengthened the power of Indian kings permanently None Hint 27. The Bhakti movement primarily challenged: Social hierarchies and religious rituals Architectural styles The popularity of Sufism The emergence of new languages None Hint 28. What were the key ideas behind Indian nationalism? Opposition to British colonial rule, unity of the Indian people, and criticism of colonial exploitation Religious reform and cultural isolation Promotion of monarchy and regionalism Support for British rule and foreign trade None Hint 29. What was the ultimate outcome of the Indian national movement? Division into multiple colonial territories Establishment of regional autonomy British colonial rule was forced to withdraw from India Continued British rule under new laws None Hint 30. Which language emerged as an example of interaction and synthesis during the medieval period? Urdu Persian Arabic Sanskrit None Hint 31. When did British rule commence in India ? 1757 1772 1765 1858 None Hint 32. New styles of painting during the medieval period were associated with: The decline of Mughal and Rajput patronage A focus on abstract art The patronage of the Mughal and the Rajput style The absence of stylistic representation None Hint 33. What impact did the Sufi and Bhakti movements have on medieval Indian society? They promoted atheism and rejected all religious practices They had no significant effect on society or religion They encouraged love, devotion, and equality, reducing social barriers and promoting harmony They increased social divisions and promoted only elite rituals None Hint 34. Until what year did the East India Company's rule last, and what event led to the British government assuming direct administration of India? 1857, following the Revolt of 1857 1800, after the Battle of Plassey 1833, due to the Charter Act 1885, when the Indian National Congress was founded None Hint 35. When did the rule of the East India Company end? 1765 1757 1772 1858 None Hint 36. Discuss the significance of the Revolt of 1857 in the context of the challenges to British rule in India. How did this rebellion differ from previous uprisings? It was the first organized, large-scale challenge to British rule and led to major administrative changes It was similar to tribal revolts with limited participation It resulted in the expansion of British economic investments in India It was a minor local rebellion with no long-term effects None Hint 37. What was a major focus of reform movements in 19th century India? Ignoring educational backwardness Encouraging religious conflict Addressing social issues like caste and women's condition Promoting British rule None Hint 38. What was unique about the Revolt of 1857 ? It was supported by the British It was successful in overthrowing British rule It did not challenge the British rule It cut across caste, community, and class barriers None Hint 39. What transformed Indian nationalism into a powerful force? Mass participation and shared national identity Support from foreign nations Division among princely states Economic development and urbanization None Hint 40. Which of the following was NOT a method used by Mahatma Gandhi in the national movement? Non-violent non-cooperation Violent protests Civil disobedience Quit India Movement None Hint 41. What was granted to the British East India Company in 1765? The right to appoint the Governor-General ? The ownership of all Indian territories The Subsidiary Alliance system The diwani, or the right to collect revenue in Bengal and Bihar The authority to establish a capital in Calcutta None Hint 42. What did social changes during the modern period help prepare the country for? Increased support for British rule Isolation from global ideas The foundation of religious extremism The struggle for independence and modernization None Hint 43. What was the overall effect of British policies on the Indian population? Increased oppression and misery Rapid industrial growth Better trade relations Improved standard of living None Hint 44. Discuss the cultural developments in medieval India, focusing on the synthesis of Indian and Persian influences and the evolution of religious and artistic traditions ? Indian and Persian influences fused, leading to new religious, artistic, and architectural forms Persian culture replaced all Indian traditions They had no significant effect on society or religion Indian culture remained untouched by foreign influences None Hint 45. What was the primary basis for Indian nationalism? Cultural intrusion and economic nationalism Economic exploitation and religious unity Religious considerations only Opposition to British rule and unity of the Indian people None Hint 46. What was a major consequence of British rule in India ? Transformation of India into a British colony Growth of Indian industries Increased prosperity for Indian peasants Improved relations between British and Indians None Hint 47. How did architecture evolve during the medieval period in India? All temples were replaced by forts Architecture declined completely during this time Only wooden structures were built without any artistic detail A fusion of Islamic and Indian styles led to the development of new forms like domes, arches, and minarets None Hint 48. When did the idea of nationalism first take root in Europe? 19th century 18th century 20th century 17th century None Hint 49. What happened to the press during the British rule in India? Both English and Indian language press flourished, but restrictions were imposed. It was completely banned. It was entirely controlled by Indians. It only published in English. None Hint 50. What role did the growing popularity of Sufism play in South Asia? Led to the decline of Hinduism Had no impact on religion Challenged the acceptability of Islam Played an important role in the popular acceptability of Islam None Hint Time's up Share: admin Previous post History Nios Plus Two I August 9, 2025 Next post History Nios plus two III August 9, 2025
