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