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