History Nios plus two III Welcome to your History Nios plus two III Total Questions: 50 Name Mobile NO: 1. What does globalization involve in the context of the 20th century? The increasing interconnectedness of the world through economic integration, cultural exchange, communication, and technology The spread of only Western religious values across the globe The complete disappearance of cultural differences among countries A return to isolated economies and national cultures None Hint 2. Discuss the major phases of the Indian National Movement, highlighting the key leaders and their contributions? Moderate Phase, Extremist Phase, Gandhian Era, and Revolutionary Phase – Leaders: Dadabhai Naoroji, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Mahatma Gandhi, Bhagat Singh Early Nationalism, Revolutionary War, Modernization, and Economic Reform – Leaders: Rajendra Prasad, Lal Bahadur Shastri Non-Cooperation, World War Participation, Cultural Movement, and Industrialization – Leaders: Gandhi, Nehru, Jinnah, Bose Colonial Reform, Religious Revival, Foreign Diplomacy, and Social Welfare – Leaders: Rabindranath Tagore, Annie Besant, Lord Curzon None Hint 3. The treaties after World War I led to: A decrease in economic hardships The creation of new smaller nation-states. The expansion of large empires. The strengthening of existing alliances. None Hint 4. How did World War I end? With the victory of Germany and its allies With the occupation of Europe by the Ottoman Empire With the defeat of the Central Powers and the signing of the Treaty of Versailles With a peace treaty signed by Russia and France None Hint 5. The First World War ended with: The rise of socialist parties. The dropping of atom bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The signing of peace treaties and the creation of the League of Nations. The attack on Pearl Harbor. None Hint 6. What are some of the challenges posed by growing cultural changes? Increased food production and population stability Complete elimination of language barriers and universal religion Cultural conflicts, loss of traditional values, identity crises, and misunderstandings between generations Strengthening of traditional customs and lack of diversity None Hint 7. Which of the following best describes the relationship between the USA and the USSR during the Cold War? Mutual suspicion and distrust Open warfare Close cooperation and alliance Complete neutrality None Hint 8. What are some of the major factors that have influenced changes in the world? Solely technological inventions without societal influence Only natural disasters and climate patterns Isolation from global events and lack of leadership Leaders, battles, revolutions, and gradual changes in demography, social structure, beliefs, values, and attitudes None Hint 9. What are forms of culture produced by or for common people known as? Popular culture Religious culture Global culture Classical culture None Hint 10. Which of the following groups was NOT mentioned as being part of the national movement? Workers Women Businessmen Peasants None Hint 11. Which revolution resulted in the overthrow of the Autocracy? October 1917 revolution 1905 revolution February 1917 revolution The Russian Revolution None Hint 12. What is Detente? A period of increased tension between the USA and the USSR A policy of brinkmanship A period of relaxation in tension between the USA and the USSR A policy of containment None Hint 13. Discuss the key differences between the early and second phases of the Cold War, and explain how the Cold War ultimately came to an end ? The early phase involved cooperation between superpowers, while the second phase was dominated by colonial wars; it ended with U.S. military victory The early phase focused on space exploration, while the second phase focused on trade; it ended with a global economic agreement The early phase saw global peace, while the second phase involved nuclear war; it ended with a treaty between NATO and Warsaw Pact nations The early phase had intense rivalry and distrust, while the second phase saw efforts at cooperation; it ended with the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union None Hint 14. How did World War I differ from previous wars? It was short and involved only a few countries It was a religious war with minimal impact on civilians It was a global war that connected the world in violence and suffering, using new technologies and affecting all aspects of life It was limited to Europe and fought with traditional weapons None Hint 15. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a major type of change in the twentieth century? Changes in social classes Changes in widely shared beliefs Changes in political systems Changes in demography None Hint 16. When did India gain independence from British rule? 1945 1942 1950 1947 None Hint 17. What does classical culture include? Social customs and objects like clothes and food Only social customs Only religious beliefs Only objects like clothes and food None Hint 18. The Second World War ended with: The battle of Stalingrad. The attack on Pearl Harbor. The dropping of atom bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The signing of the Anti-Comintern pact. None Hint 19. Which of these events marked the end of the Cold War? The introduction of market economy in the Soviet Union The reunification of Germany The collapse of the Soviet Union The formation of the PRC None Hint 20. When did India gain independence? 26 January 1950 14 August 1948 15 August 1947 2 October 1947 None Hint 21. What was a major reason for World War I? The race for colonies The Russian Revolution Social justice The use of new technologies None Hint 22. What influences cultural practices? Religious beliefs, social and economic conditions, and interactions among people Only globalization Only religious beliefs Only social and economic conditions None Hint 23. When did World War I take place and when did the Russian Revolution happen? World War I: 1912–1916, Russian Revolution: 1915 World War I: 1914–1918, Russian Revolution: 1917 World War I: 1905–1909, Russian Revolution: 1905 World War I: 1916–1920, Russian Revolution: 1919 None Hint 24. What challenges are mentioned as arising from growing cultural changes? Increased global competition All of the above Rising egoism and consumerism Alienation from family and country None Hint 25. How did the national movement impact the British government? It damaged the British support system in India, making it impossible for them to continue ruling It led to increased British investment in India It resulted in the expansion of British rule to other Asian countries It improved relations between India and Britain None Hint 26. How did the 20th century influence cultural changes? It was a period of cultural isolation and revival of ancient traditions It was a unique time of rapid advancements in science and technology, along with major artistic and philosophical movements like Modernism, Socialist Realism, and Postmodernism It slowed down artistic and philosophical development It ended most cultural expressions in favor of industrial labor None Hint 27. What was the primary reason why the British decided to transfer power to Indian hands? The success of the Indian economy The erosion of their support system Pressure from other countries The desire to promote democracy None Hint 28. What was the impact of the Russian Revolution? It restored monarchy and expanded Russian influence It resulted in democratic capitalism and free-market reforms It caused Russia to become dependent on Western powers It led to a new social and political system based on social justice, influencing global independence movements None Hint 29. What was the post-war economic situation in Europe? Rapid economic recovery and widespread prosperity Continued colonial expansion and increased trade profits Severe economic hardships, with governments taking steps to prevent similar revolutions Complete independence from foreign debts and stable employment None Hint 30. What was the main difference between the early and second phases of the Cold War? The early phase had peace and unity, while the second phase saw global warfare The early phase was marked by cooperation, while the second phase saw the rise of colonialism In the early phase, there was suspicion and distrust, while in the second phase, there was some relaxation in the tension between the two countries The early phase focused on economic alliances, while the second phase focused on cultural exchange None Hint 31. What were the three major struggles led by Mahatma Gandhi? Partition of Bengal, Dandi March, and Ahmedabad Mill Strike Swadeshi Movement, Salt Satyagraha, and Round Table Conference Champaran Satyagraha, Khilafat Movement, and Kheda Satyagraha Non-Cooperation Movement, Civil Disobedience Movement, and Quit India Movement None Hint 32. which of the following experienced worldwide movements in the twentieth century? Science and technology Arts, philosophy and literature All of the above Universal cultural institutions None Hint 33. When did the Cold War end? 1989–1991, with the collapse of communism in East European countries and in the USSR 2001, after the 9/11 attacks 1962, after the Cuban Missile Crisis 1975, following the Vietnam War None Hint 34. What were the three stages of the Russian Revolution? Monarchy, Capitalism, and Democracy Liberal Reform, Military Rule, and Industrial Growth Tsarist Rule, Cold War, and Soviet Collapse The February Revolution, The October Revolution, and The Civil War None Hint 35. What are some of the major changes experienced in the 20th century? A century of peace with no significant global events Return to traditional farming and feudal systems Major developments in science, technology, arts, philosophy, literature, and cultural institutions like language, religion, education, and mass media Widespread collapse of communication and education systems None Hint 36. What were the policies of glasnost and perestroika? Expansion of Soviet territory and military power Strict censorship and centralized planning Revival of monarchy and religious rule Glasnost was a policy of openness, while perestroika was a policy of restructuring with economic and social reforms None Hint 37. What is the main focus in the "Cultural Change in the Twentieth Century" module? Technological advancements Cultural and social changes Economic transformations Political revolutions None Hint 38. What is described as a result of all round and speedy transformations? Greater global competition Increased integration of countries Reduced opportunities for learning Increased isolation of countries None Hint 39. What event is considered the starting point of the Cold War? The end of World War II The formation of the PRC The introduction of the West German currency in East Germany The collapse of communism in East European countries None Hint 40. What was the first socialist revolution in history? The February 1917 revolution The 1905 revolution The Russian Revolution World War I None Hint 41. What was a key impact of the Russian Revolution? It ended World War I It established a socialist state It led to the use of new technologies It defeated Germany None Hint 42. What were the two key policies introduced by Mikhail Gorbachev to transform the Soviet Union? Glasnost and Perestroika Collectivization and industrialization Brinkmanship and appeasement Containment and détente None Hint 43. The Russian Revolution resulted in: The rise of fascist movements. The expansion of large empires. A decrease in economic hardships. The spread of socialist ideas. None Hint 44. What policy did the western powers follow? Policy of economic sanctions and blockades Policy of appeasement to avoid conflict Military alliance with Germany and Italy Immediate declaration of war None Hint 45. Who were the extremist leaders and what movement did they launch? Subhas Chandra Bose, Jawaharlal Nehru – Non-Cooperation Movement Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Bipin Chandra Pal, Lala Lajpat Rai – Extremist Nationalist Movement Dadabhai Naoroji, Gopal Krishna Gokhale – Moderate Reform Movement Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Patel – Quit India Movement None Hint 46. What were the major factors that led to the Russian Revolution, and how did it impact the world? Economic equality, democratic freedom, and peace treaties Strong monarchy, foreign invasions, and global trade expansion Scientific progress, industrial revolution, and peaceful reforms Harsh rule of the Tsar, poverty, war losses, and it inspired global movements for justice and equality None Hint 47. What year was the Russian Revolution achieved? 1918 1914 1917 1905 None Hint 48. What were the key events of the inter-war period and the Second World War? Peace treaties and global cooperation that prevented future wars Establishment of the United Nations and immediate Cold War tensions Rise of socialism, collapse of fascism, and peaceful revolutions End of WWI, rise of fascism, economic crisis, appeasement, WWII, and atomic bombings None Hint 49. Western powers followed a policy of appeasement because: They had no other plans. They wanted to start another war. They believed aggression would be directed against Soviet Russia. They supported fascist aggression. None Hint 50. What was the result of fascist movements in Italy and Germany? Establishment of peaceful international cooperation Strengthening of socialist ideologies across Europe Promotion of democratic reforms and social equality Rise of dictators like Mussolini and Hitler, leading to authoritarian rule None Hint Time's up Share: admin Previous post History Nios plus two II August 9, 2025 Next post History Nios plus two IV August 9, 2025
