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