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