History Nios plus two IV Welcome to your History Nios plus two IV Total Questions: 50 Name Mobile NO: 1. Under which administration were the activities of officials under constant audit and security? Mughal Administration Sultanate Administration Gupta Administration Mauryan Administration None Hint 2. How did the incorporation of local cultural practices affect the spread of Buddhism, and what factors contributed to its decline in its place of origin? Incorporation of local practices hindered its spread; decline was due to invasion Local practices made Buddhism unpopular; the religion declined due to war Adoption of local beliefs helped spread Buddhism; decline came from internal changes like loss of original teachings and use of Sanskrit Buddhism spread rapidly without any help from local culture and declined due to lack of texts None Hint 3. Why did Buddhism gradually die out in the country of its origin? It never gained any followers in India It was merged completely into Hinduism by force It was banned by Indian rulers It lost its simplicity and monks lost touch with the common people; texts were written in Sanskrit None Hint 4. What did the Buddha originally oppose? The worship of deities The use of architectural styles The creation of new texts The practice of meditation None Hint 5. what influenced clothing styles? Folk traditions Climatic requirements Regional variations Royal patronage None Hint 6. Besides language, what are other expressions of culture mentioned in the text? Painting and sculpture Literature and poetry Music and dance Theater and drama None Hint 7. What was the main focus of the 16th and 17th centuries in the Indian subcontinent? Rise of local chieftains Expansion of European trading organizations Establishment of new dynasties Decline of Mughal Empire None Hint 8. How did people wear clothing? Clothing was worn based on fashion trends only Clothing was worn according to climatic needs and varied by region Everyone wore the same clothes regardless of climate They followed a single national dress across all regions None Hint 9. Who wrote the Arthashastra, a treatise on economics, politics, and administration? Chandragupta Kautilya Ashoka Gupta None Hint 10. Who assassinated Ghiyas-ud-din? Balban Ala-ud-Din Khalji Qutb-ud-din Aibak Muhammad Ghori None Hint 11. what influenced clothing styles? Royal patronage Folk traditions Regional variations Climatic requirements None Hint 12. What was the principal duty of the tribal chiefs? Promoting trade and commerce Protecting their tribes Constructing temples and monuments Collecting taxes from neighboring kingdoms None Hint 13. Which of the following best describes the political situation after the decline of the Gupta state? Establishment of a unified empire No significant changes Decentralization and rise of regional states Centralization of power None Hint 14. Who was associated with each Bodhisattva? A guardian deity called Yaksha A sacred animal symbol A male warrior protector A female divinity called Tara None Hint 15. Which pass did the Aryans enter India through? Nathula Pass Shipki La Pass Khyber Pass Bolan Pass None Hint 16. what influences the spread of culture? Spoken and written forms of language Geographical factors Inscriptions, printing, newspapers, and magazines All of the above None Hint 17. What are some factors that influence that influence the spread of Culture? Only religious rituals and royal patronage Military invasions and wars only Isolation and lack of communication Geographical factors, language, inscriptions, printing, newspapers, and magazines None Hint 18. Which of the following empires is considered the greatest empire to rule the Indian subcontinent? Vedic Empire Gupta Empire Chola Empire Mauryan Empire None Hint 19. What does globalization represent in the present-day situation? A specific form of interaction A purely negative force A form of isolation A purely beneficial force None Hint 20. What are the two main forms of cultural expression mentioned? Art and architecture Popular and classical culture Literature and science Language and religion None Hint 21. Briefly describe the significance of the Mauryan Empire and its key achievements? It focused solely on art and architecture without political growth It strengthened monarchy, expanded militarily, and produced important political literature like the Arthashastra It limited military campaigns and avoided written governance It introduced democracy and ended monarchy in India None Hint 22. What has contributed to the richness of Indian literature? Royal patronage Food habits Wide range of Indian languages Regional variations None Hint 23. Who were responsible for tax collection under the Chola administration? Village priests Revenue officials Merchants and traders Military commanders None Hint 24. What was the primary belief in early human society regarding rights? Rights are determined by social class Only clan chiefs have rights Some humans are superior to others All humans are equal and should have the same rights None Hint 25. In what language were the newer Buddhist texts composed? Aramaic Pali Sanskrit English None Hint 26. Describe British Judicial Organization in India before 1858. Courts run exclusively by British judges with no local involvement A dual system with Mayor’s Courts, Supreme Courts, Sadar Diwani Adalat, and native courts Only traditional Indian courts with no British influence A unified judicial system applying British laws equally to all Indians and Europeans None Hint 27. Discuss the key political transitions in India from the 13th to the 17th centuries, highlighting the rise and fall of major dynasties and the impact of these changes on the Indian subcontinent? The rise and fall of dynasties like the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughals, with growing foreign trade influence Continuous tribal rule without central governance Complete absence of any significant rulers or empires A stable period with no change in dynasties or foreign influence None Hint 28. What is one negative aspect of globalization? Increased communication Exchange of ideas Cultural diversity Consumerism None Hint 29. How did cultural production in ancient India evolve, and what factors influenced it? It remained unchanged due to isolation from other cultures It focused only on weapons and military objects It was limited to religious practices and rituals only It evolved from basic utility items to art forms, influenced by climate, royal patronage, language, and cultural interaction None Hint 30. What social practices did the British try to change in India? Local mercenary force and troop systems Caste system and joint family Agriculture techniques and production Import killing, sati, and remarriage of widows None Hint 31. Which centuries brought the establishment and expansion of European and non-European trading organizations in the subcontinent? 13th and 14th centuries 10th and 11th centuries 18th and 19th centuries 16th and 17th centuries None Hint 32. How is globalization described? A mixed blessing that leads to consumerism but also facilitates communication and exchange of ideas A purely economic trend with no impact on culture or society A process that completely eliminates cultural identity A negative force that has only caused cultural destruction None Hint 33. Discuss the dual nature of globalization as presented in the text. In what ways does it act as both a beneficial force and a source of concern? It is a mixed blessing—facilitating global communication and idea exchange, while also encouraging consumerism and threatening cultural diversity It leads to complete harmony and equality in all parts of the world It benefits developed countries while harming all developing nations It only promotes technological growth with no cultural consequences None Hint 34. Which dynasty was established by Babur in India? Mughal Dynasty Tughlaq Dynasty Delhi Sultanate Khalji Dynasty None Hint 35. What influences cultural practices? Isolation from all other societies and cultures Strict government rules and lack of communication Climate changes and random chance only Religious beliefs, social and economic conditions, and interactions among people None Hint 36. What type of art began to be produced under royal patronage? Street graffiti and chalk drawings Only clay toys for children Digital animations and video games Paintings and other fine art objects None Hint 37. What was the main responsibility of the imperial government during the 19th century? Encouraging religious conversions Building infrastructure Promoting local industries Collecting revenue and executing legal administration None Hint 38. During whose reign did the Mughal Empire reach its peak? Akbar Aurangzeb Shah Jahan Jahangir None Hint 39. In 1785, who created a professional code of Company servants? Lord Dalhousie Robert Clive Lord Cornwallis Warren Hastings None Hint 40. What did early ancestors produce that was both useful and beautiful? Literature Pottery Paintings Textiles None Hint 41. What were some of the early art forms produced by our ancestors? Pottery, which was both useful and beautiful Bronze statues and steel tools Glass sculptures and printed books Modern paintings and digital art None Hint 42. Who was considered the real consolidator of the Turkish conquests in North India? Ala-ud-Din Khalji Babur Mohammad Ghauri Iltutmish None Hint 43. What was a common practice incorporated into the growing religious mythology of Buddhism? Rejection of miracles Strict monastic codes Worship of mother goddesses Animal sacrifice None Hint 44. What were the two primary factors on which the existence of the state depended? Trade and agriculture Danda (authority) and dharma (moral order) Wealth and military strength Religion and architecture None Hint 45. Which empire is referred to as the golden age of Indian history? Vedic Empire Chola Empire Gupta Empire Mauryan Empire None Hint 46. What was the main goal of the India Civil Service Examinations? To maintain the status quo To change Indian social institutions and westernize India To strengthen the Mughal Empire To promote Indian social institutions None Hint 47. Explain any two features of the cave paintings found in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh? Use of synthetic dyes and abstract shapes Written inscriptions and metallic sculptures Naturalistic depiction of animals and humans; use of natural pigments Geometric patterns and modern artistic styles None Hint 48. How did the adoption of cultural motifs affect the acceptance of Buddhism? It made the acceptance of Buddhism very easy by aligning with folk beliefs and practices It made Buddhism appear foreign and difficult to understand It delayed the spread of Buddhism for several centuries It caused confusion and rejection among the local population None Hint 49. Explain the role of Chiefs in the governance of the Palas. Chiefs were foreign officials appointed to control trade and commerce exclusively Chiefs were regional administrators responsible for local governance, military support, revenue collection, and justice, under the king’s authority. Chiefs only served as religious leaders without any administrative duties. Chiefs acted as independent rulers with no allegiance to the Pala king. None Hint 50. What are some examples of textile varieties mentioned? Velvet and corduroy Nylon and polyester Silk screen and denim Kalamkari and Chungdi None Hint Time's up Share: admin Previous post History Nios plus two III August 9, 2025 Next post Computer Science Nios Plus Two PQ II August 12, 2025
