History Nios Plus Two I Welcome to your History Nios Plus Two I Total Questions: 50 Name Mobile NO: 1. What was Aryabhatta's contribution? Discovered electricity Discovered the law of gravity Invented the telescope Introduced the concept of zero None Hint 2. Which literature was composed by Alvars and Nayannaras during the Gupta period? Sanskrit dramas Epic poems in Telugu Bhakti literature in Tamil Philosophical treatises in Pali None Hint 3. Who founded the Lodi dynasty in AD 1451?(a) Sikander Lodi Bahlol Lodi Khizr Khan Ibrahim Lodi Daulat Khan Lodi None Hint 4. Who was Muhammad Ghori defeated by in the First Battle of Tarain (AD 1191)? Qutbuddin Aibak Iltutmish Balban Prithviraj Chauhan None Hint 5. Whom did Babur defeat at Panipat in 1526? Sher Shah Suri Rana Sanga Bahlul Lodi Ibrahim Lodi None Hint 6. Under whom did the administrative system function well? Strong and capable rulers Weak rulers Rulers challenged by the Ulema All rulers equally None Hint 7. Who established the Delhi Sultanate after Muhammad Ghori left his Indian possessions? Balban Qutbuddin Aibak Alauddin Khalji Iltutmish None Hint 8. 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.? The Mughals completely abolished earlier administrative practices 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 None Hint 9. 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 10. Explain the significance of the Megalithic cultures in South India. They focused only on temple construction and Sanskrit literature They introduced writing and complex city planning They were the first to build large empires across India 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. None Hint 11. What led to the breakup of the association with regional forces? Aurangzeb's religious tolerance Akbar’s policy of diplomacy Strong alliances with Rajputs Aurangzeb's harsh policies and centralization of power None Hint 12. What were the major dynasties in India following the Mauryan period, and what were their significant contributions? Mauryas, Guptas, and British – known for colonization Pallavas, Mughals, and Portuguese – known for temple destruction Guptas, Cholas, and Mughals – known for military conquests only Kushanas, Satavahanas, and Shungas – known for promoting trade, art, and regional culture None Hint 13. What major change did Alauddin Khalji bring to the market system? Controlled prices and set up market regulations Abolished taxes on traders Introduced digital currency Allowed free trade across kingdoms None Hint 14. What led to the decline of the Gupta Empire? Rise of the Mughal Empire Natural disasters Foreign invasions and internal rebellion Lack of trade routes None Hint 15. Who was the regent during Akbar's early reign? Bairam Khan Humayun Sher Shah Jahangir None Hint 16. When did the Delhi Sultanate come to an end and what replaced it? 1600 AD; replaced by the British Empire 1526 AD; replaced by the Mughal Empire 1398 AD; replaced by the Mughal Empire 1707 AD; replaced by the Maratha Empire None Hint 17. During the Mughal period, provincial administration was carried out through: Village headmen Iqta Mansab and Jagir Ulema None Hint 18. What changes occurred in society during the Gupta period? Decline of Brahminical influence Complete abolition of tribal identity Brahminical culture extended to distant areas; tribals and foreigners were assimilated into the varna system Women gained equal status in society None Hint 19. Who succeeded the Mauryas in North India? Shungas Satavahanas Guptas Kushans None Hint 20. What innovative projects is Muhammad Tughlaq famous for? Launching the Green Revolution Introducing democracy and free trade Shifting the capital and introducing token currency Building the Taj Mahal and Red Fort None Hint 21. 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 22. How did society and culture evolve during the Gupta period? Art declined and foreign rule increased Society became completely equal Only tribal culture flourished Cultural growth with Brahmanical spread and scientific progress None Hint 23. What have the Megalithic graves yielded? Iron objects and black and red pottery Gold and silver Brown pottery and beads Copper tools and beads None Hint 24. Local level administration was mainly in the hands of: Village headmen The Ulema Provincial governors The Sultan None Hint 25. Which century did Mahmud Ghazni attack India? 11th century 12th century 10th century 13th century None Hint 26. Which temples are a creation of the Gupta period? Nagara temples Dravida temples Mahabalipuram rath temples All of the above None Hint 27. 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 28. Who took control of Bijapur and Golconda in 1636? Akbar Aurangzeb Shahjahan Jahangir None Hint 29. Who was the real founder of the Gupta Empire? Samudragupta Chandra Gupta II Harshavardhana Chandra Gupta I None Hint 30. Which empire extended from Central Asia to Varanasi? Shunga Empire Mauryan Empire Gupta Empire Kushan Empire None Hint 31. Who succeeded Babur after his death in 1530? Humayun Jahangir Sher Shah Akbar None Hint 32. Who was the court poet of Harshavardhana? Aryabhatta Banabhatta Kalidasa Fa Hien None Hint 33. The Gupta period is considered the Golden Age of which fields? Trade and commerce Medicine and astronomy Art and literature Science and technology None Hint 34. Under whose rule did the Mughal Empire reach its greatest territorial limits, and what also began during his rule? Jahangir; religious tolerance Akbar; European colonization Babur; peace and prosperity Aurangzeb; beginning of the empire's decline None Hint 35. In which year did Babur establish the Mughal empire in India? 1520 1540 1526 1530 None Hint 36. Describe the expansion of the Mughal Empire under various rulers. Humayun expanded the empire to China Akbar and Aurangzeb expanded the empire across much of India It remained limited to North India only Babur conquered all of South India None Hint 37. Who was Kalidasa? A renowned Sanskrit poet and playwright A famous Indian scientist A Mughal emperor A freedom fighter None Hint 38. How did the administrative system function under different rulers? It worked well under strong rulers but weakened under weak ones It was managed entirely by the military It always functioned effectively regardless of the ruler It collapsed completely after the Sultanate period None Hint 39. Who was the most famous ruler of the Kushans? Chandragupta Bindusara Kanishka Ashoka None Hint 40. What was the contribution of the administration system to the Sultanate and Mughal empires? It promoted only military expansion It caused division in society It weakened the central government It helped consolidate the empire and promote social harmony None Hint 41. What was a key strategy used by rulers to create social harmony? Ignoring social issues Heavy taxation Including more sections of society in administration Excluding sections of society None Hint 42. How did the Maratha administrative system develop? It followed only local tribal customs It had no influence from other systems It was entirely based on British principles It developed along the lines of the Mughal and Deccani states None Hint 43. Under whose rule did the decline of the Mughal empire begin? Shahjahan Aurangzeb Akbar Jahangir None Hint 44. Trace the dynasties that ruled the Delhi Sultanate and their significant contributions. Khilji – Slave – Tughlaq – Lodi; known for building temples 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 None Hint 45. Which ruler is known for establishing markets with fixed prices? Alauddin Khalji Firuz Tughlaq Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq Muhammad Tughlaq None Hint 46. How was administration carried out at the local and provincial levels? Through elected local councils and independent governors Village headmen handled local affairs; Iqta, Mansab, and Jagir systems were used at the provincial level All administration was managed directly by the emperor Local chiefs ruled independently without central control None Hint 47. During which period did the institution of Iqta exist? Maratha period British period Mughal period Sultanate period None Hint 48. What does the Sangam literature vividly describe? The construction of temples and forts The teachings of Buddha The invasions of foreign rulers The social, political, and economic life of the people None Hint 49. What policy did Akbar follow to expand the Mughal territories? Policy of isolation Policy of tolerance and alliance with Rajputs Policy of converting all to Islam Policy of war only None Hint 50. Which schools of art were patronized by Kanishka? Gandhara and Mathura Ellora and Ajanta Nalanda and Taxila Sarnath and Amaravati 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
