History Nios plus two III Welcome to your History Nios plus two III Total Questions: 50 Name Mobile NO: 1. How did the national movement impact the British government? It improved relations between India and Britain It resulted in the expansion of British rule to other Asian countries It damaged the British support system in India, making it impossible for them to continue ruling It led to increased British investment in India None Hint 2. What does globalization involve in the context of the 20th century? The complete disappearance of cultural differences among countries The spread of only Western religious values across the globe A return to isolated economies and national cultures The increasing interconnectedness of the world through economic integration, cultural exchange, communication, and technology None Hint 3. What was the main difference between the early and second phases of the Cold War? The early phase had peace and unity, while the second phase saw global warfare The early phase was marked by cooperation, while the second phase saw the rise of colonialism The early phase focused on economic alliances, while the second phase focused on cultural exchange In the early phase, there was suspicion and distrust, while in the second phase, there was some relaxation in the tension between the two countries None Hint 4. When did India gain independence? 2 October 1947 14 August 1948 15 August 1947 26 January 1950 None Hint 5. What year was the Russian Revolution achieved? 1918 1914 1917 1905 None Hint 6. When did World War I take place and when did the Russian Revolution happen? World War I: 1916–1920, Russian Revolution: 1919 World War I: 1914–1918, Russian Revolution: 1917 World War I: 1905–1909, Russian Revolution: 1905 World War I: 1912–1916, Russian Revolution: 1915 None Hint 7. Which of the following best describes the relationship between the USA and the USSR during the Cold War? Mutual suspicion and distrust Open warfare Complete neutrality Close cooperation and alliance None Hint 8. Which of the following groups was NOT mentioned as being part of the national movement? Workers Women Peasants Businessmen None Hint 9. which of the following experienced worldwide movements in the twentieth century? Arts, philosophy and literature Science and technology Universal cultural institutions All of the above None Hint 10. What was the post-war economic situation in Europe? Complete independence from foreign debts and stable employment Rapid economic recovery and widespread prosperity Severe economic hardships, with governments taking steps to prevent similar revolutions Continued colonial expansion and increased trade profits None Hint 11. The treaties after World War I led to: The creation of new smaller nation-states. A decrease in economic hardships The expansion of large empires. The strengthening of existing alliances. None Hint 12. When did India gain independence from British rule? 1945 1950 1947 1942 None Hint 13. What were the major factors that led to the Russian Revolution, and how did it impact the world? Economic equality, democratic freedom, and peace treaties Harsh rule of the Tsar, poverty, war losses, and it inspired global movements for justice and equality Scientific progress, industrial revolution, and peaceful reforms Strong monarchy, foreign invasions, and global trade expansion None Hint 14. Which of these events marked the end of the Cold War? The reunification of Germany The collapse of the Soviet Union The introduction of market economy in the Soviet Union The formation of the PRC None Hint 15. What was a major reason for World War I? The Russian Revolution Social justice The use of new technologies The race for colonies None Hint 16. What was the impact of the Russian Revolution? It caused Russia to become dependent on Western powers It led to a new social and political system based on social justice, influencing global independence movements It restored monarchy and expanded Russian influence It resulted in democratic capitalism and free-market reforms None Hint 17. What event is considered the starting point of the Cold War? The end of World War II The introduction of the West German currency in East Germany The formation of the PRC The collapse of communism in East European countries None Hint 18. What was the result of fascist movements in Italy and Germany? Rise of dictators like Mussolini and Hitler, leading to authoritarian rule Promotion of democratic reforms and social equality Establishment of peaceful international cooperation Strengthening of socialist ideologies across Europe None Hint 19. What were the three major struggles led by Mahatma Gandhi? Champaran Satyagraha, Khilafat Movement, and Kheda Satyagraha Swadeshi Movement, Salt Satyagraha, and Round Table Conference Non-Cooperation Movement, Civil Disobedience Movement, and Quit India Movement Partition of Bengal, Dandi March, and Ahmedabad Mill Strike None Hint 20. The First World War ended with: The attack on Pearl Harbor. The dropping of atom bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The rise of socialist parties. The signing of peace treaties and the creation of the League of Nations. None Hint 21. Western powers followed a policy of appeasement because: They supported fascist aggression. They believed aggression would be directed against Soviet Russia. They had no other plans. They wanted to start another war. None Hint 22. What are some of the challenges posed by growing cultural changes? Complete elimination of language barriers and universal religion Cultural conflicts, loss of traditional values, identity crises, and misunderstandings between generations Strengthening of traditional customs and lack of diversity Increased food production and population stability None Hint 23. What were the two key policies introduced by Mikhail Gorbachev to transform the Soviet Union? Containment and détente Brinkmanship and appeasement Collectivization and industrialization Glasnost and Perestroika None Hint 24. What policy did the western powers follow? Immediate declaration of war Policy of appeasement to avoid conflict Military alliance with Germany and Italy Policy of economic sanctions and blockades None Hint 25. Discuss the major phases of the Indian National Movement, highlighting the key leaders and their contributions? Early Nationalism, Revolutionary War, Modernization, and Economic Reform – Leaders: Rajendra Prasad, Lal Bahadur Shastri Moderate Phase, Extremist Phase, Gandhian Era, and Revolutionary Phase – Leaders: Dadabhai Naoroji, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Mahatma Gandhi, Bhagat Singh Non-Cooperation, World War Participation, Cultural Movement, and Industrialization – Leaders: Gandhi, Nehru, Jinnah, Bose Colonial Reform, Religious Revival, Foreign Diplomacy, and Social Welfare – Leaders: Rabindranath Tagore, Annie Besant, Lord Curzon None Hint 26. How did World War I end? With a peace treaty signed by Russia and France With the victory of Germany and its allies With the defeat of the Central Powers and the signing of the Treaty of Versailles With the occupation of Europe by the Ottoman Empire None Hint 27. How did World War I differ from previous wars? It was a global war that connected the world in violence and suffering, using new technologies and affecting all aspects of life It was limited to Europe and fought with traditional weapons It was short and involved only a few countries It was a religious war with minimal impact on civilians None Hint 28. The Russian Revolution resulted in: The rise of fascist movements. A decrease in economic hardships. The spread of socialist ideas. The expansion of large empires. None Hint 29. What are some of the major changes experienced in the 20th century? Return to traditional farming and feudal systems Widespread collapse of communication and education systems A century of peace with no significant global events Major developments in science, technology, arts, philosophy, literature, and cultural institutions like language, religion, education, and mass media None Hint 30. Discuss the key differences between the early and second phases of the Cold War, and explain how the Cold War ultimately came to an end ? The early phase had intense rivalry and distrust, while the second phase saw efforts at cooperation; it ended with the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union The early phase saw global peace, while the second phase involved nuclear war; it ended with a treaty between NATO and Warsaw Pact nations The early phase involved cooperation between superpowers, while the second phase was dominated by colonial wars; it ended with U.S. military victory The early phase focused on space exploration, while the second phase focused on trade; it ended with a global economic agreement None Hint 31. What challenges are mentioned as arising from growing cultural changes? Rising egoism and consumerism All of the above Alienation from family and country Increased global competition None Hint 32. What were the key events of the inter-war period and the Second World War? Rise of socialism, collapse of fascism, and peaceful revolutions End of WWI, rise of fascism, economic crisis, appeasement, WWII, and atomic bombings Peace treaties and global cooperation that prevented future wars Establishment of the United Nations and immediate Cold War tensions None Hint 33. What was a key impact of the Russian Revolution? It led to the use of new technologies It ended World War I It defeated Germany It established a socialist state None Hint 34. How did the 20th century influence cultural changes? It ended most cultural expressions in favor of industrial labor It slowed down artistic and philosophical development It was a unique time of rapid advancements in science and technology, along with major artistic and philosophical movements like Modernism, Socialist Realism, and Postmodernism It was a period of cultural isolation and revival of ancient traditions None Hint 35. What is Detente? A period of relaxation in tension between the USA and the USSR A period of increased tension between the USA and the USSR A policy of brinkmanship A policy of containment None Hint 36. What influences cultural practices? Only social and economic conditions Religious beliefs, social and economic conditions, and interactions among people Only globalization Only religious beliefs None Hint 37. What were the three stages of the Russian Revolution? Tsarist Rule, Cold War, and Soviet Collapse Monarchy, Capitalism, and Democracy The February Revolution, The October Revolution, and The Civil War Liberal Reform, Military Rule, and Industrial Growth None Hint 38. The Second World War ended with: The signing of the Anti-Comintern pact. The battle of Stalingrad. The attack on Pearl Harbor. The dropping of atom bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. None Hint 39. When did the Cold War end? 2001, after the 9/11 attacks 1989–1991, with the collapse of communism in East European countries and in the USSR 1975, following the Vietnam War 1962, after the Cuban Missile Crisis None Hint 40. What is the main focus in the "Cultural Change in the Twentieth Century" module? Political revolutions Economic transformations Cultural and social changes Technological advancements None Hint 41. What was the primary reason why the British decided to transfer power to Indian hands? The erosion of their support system The desire to promote democracy The success of the Indian economy Pressure from other countries None Hint 42. Which revolution resulted in the overthrow of the Autocracy? February 1917 revolution The Russian Revolution 1905 revolution October 1917 revolution None Hint 43. What were the policies of glasnost and perestroika? Expansion of Soviet territory and military power Glasnost was a policy of openness, while perestroika was a policy of restructuring with economic and social reforms Revival of monarchy and religious rule Strict censorship and centralized planning None Hint 44. What was the first socialist revolution in history? World War I The February 1917 revolution The 1905 revolution The Russian Revolution None Hint 45. What are forms of culture produced by or for common people known as? Global culture Classical culture Popular culture Religious culture None Hint 46. What is described as a result of all round and speedy transformations? Increased integration of countries Increased isolation of countries Greater global competition Reduced opportunities for learning None Hint 47. Who were the extremist leaders and what movement did they launch? Dadabhai Naoroji, Gopal Krishna Gokhale – Moderate Reform Movement Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Bipin Chandra Pal, Lala Lajpat Rai – Extremist Nationalist Movement Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Patel – Quit India Movement Subhas Chandra Bose, Jawaharlal Nehru – Non-Cooperation Movement None Hint 48. What does classical culture include? Only religious beliefs Only objects like clothes and food Social customs and objects like clothes and food Only social customs None Hint 49. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a major type of change in the twentieth century? Changes in demography Changes in widely shared beliefs Changes in social classes Changes in political systems None Hint 50. What are some of the major factors that have influenced changes in the world? Solely technological inventions without societal influence Isolation from global events and lack of leadership Leaders, battles, revolutions, and gradual changes in demography, social structure, beliefs, values, and attitudes Only natural disasters and climate patterns None Hint Time's up Share: admin Previous post History Nios plus two II August 9, 2025 Next post History Nios plus two IV August 9, 2025
