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