History Nios plus two IV Welcome to your History Nios plus two IV Total Questions: 50 Name Mobile NO: 1. Which empire is referred to as the golden age of Indian history? Vedic Empire Chola Empire Gupta Empire Mauryan Empire None Hint 2. Explain any two features of the cave paintings found in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh? Naturalistic depiction of animals and humans; use of natural pigments Use of synthetic dyes and abstract shapes Geometric patterns and modern artistic styles Written inscriptions and metallic sculptures None Hint 3. What was the main goal of the India Civil Service Examinations? To strengthen the Mughal Empire To change Indian social institutions and westernize India To promote Indian social institutions To maintain the status quo None Hint 4. Who assassinated Ghiyas-ud-din? Balban Qutb-ud-din Aibak Ala-ud-Din Khalji Muhammad Ghori None Hint 5. Which of the following empires is considered the greatest empire to rule the Indian subcontinent? Gupta Empire Vedic Empire Chola Empire Mauryan Empire None Hint 6. Which dynasty was established by Babur in India? Delhi Sultanate Mughal Dynasty Khalji Dynasty Tughlaq Dynasty None Hint 7. Why did Buddhism gradually die out in the country of its origin? It lost its simplicity and monks lost touch with the common people; texts were written in Sanskrit It never gained any followers in India It was banned by Indian rulers It was merged completely into Hinduism by force None Hint 8. How did the adoption of cultural motifs affect the acceptance of Buddhism? It caused confusion and rejection among the local population It made Buddhism appear foreign and difficult to understand It made the acceptance of Buddhism very easy by aligning with folk beliefs and practices It delayed the spread of Buddhism for several centuries None Hint 9. What did the Buddha originally oppose? The practice of meditation The worship of deities The use of architectural styles The creation of new texts None Hint 10. What is one negative aspect of globalization? Exchange of ideas Increased communication Consumerism Cultural diversity None Hint 11. what influenced clothing styles? Regional variations Folk traditions Climatic requirements Royal patronage None Hint 12. What was the primary belief in early human society regarding rights? Rights are determined by social class Only clan chiefs have rights Some humans are superior to others All humans are equal and should have the same rights None Hint 13. What type of art began to be produced under royal patronage? Paintings and other fine art objects Street graffiti and chalk drawings Only clay toys for children Digital animations and video games None Hint 14. what influenced clothing styles? Folk traditions Regional variations Royal patronage Climatic requirements None Hint 15. How did people wear clothing? Everyone wore the same clothes regardless of climate They followed a single national dress across all regions Clothing was worn based on fashion trends only Clothing was worn according to climatic needs and varied by region None Hint 16. Under which administration were the activities of officials under constant audit and security? Sultanate Administration Gupta Administration Mauryan Administration Mughal Administration None Hint 17. What was the principal duty of the tribal chiefs? Constructing temples and monuments Protecting their tribes Collecting taxes from neighboring kingdoms Promoting trade and commerce None Hint 18. During whose reign did the Mughal Empire reach its peak? Akbar Shah Jahan Aurangzeb Jahangir None Hint 19. what influences the spread of culture? Geographical factors Inscriptions, printing, newspapers, and magazines All of the above Spoken and written forms of language None Hint 20. Which centuries brought the establishment and expansion of European and non-European trading organizations in the subcontinent? 10th and 11th centuries 13th and 14th centuries 16th and 17th centuries 18th and 19th centuries None Hint 21. Who wrote the Arthashastra, a treatise on economics, politics, and administration? Gupta Chandragupta Ashoka Kautilya None Hint 22. How did cultural production in ancient India evolve, and what factors influenced it? It remained unchanged due to isolation from other cultures It was limited to religious practices and rituals only It focused only on weapons and military objects It evolved from basic utility items to art forms, influenced by climate, royal patronage, language, and cultural interaction None Hint 23. Who were responsible for tax collection under the Chola administration? Village priests Merchants and traders Revenue officials Military commanders None Hint 24. Explain the role of Chiefs in the governance of the Palas. Chiefs acted as independent rulers with no allegiance to the Pala king. Chiefs were foreign officials appointed to control trade and commerce exclusively Chiefs were regional administrators responsible for local governance, military support, revenue collection, and justice, under the king’s authority. Chiefs only served as religious leaders without any administrative duties. None Hint 25. How is globalization described? A process that completely eliminates cultural identity A purely economic trend with no impact on culture or society A mixed blessing that leads to consumerism but also facilitates communication and exchange of ideas A negative force that has only caused cultural destruction None Hint 26. Who was considered the real consolidator of the Turkish conquests in North India? Ala-ud-Din Khalji Iltutmish Babur Mohammad Ghauri None Hint 27. What social practices did the British try to change in India? Agriculture techniques and production Caste system and joint family Import killing, sati, and remarriage of widows Local mercenary force and troop systems None Hint 28. What influences cultural practices? Isolation from all other societies and cultures Strict government rules and lack of communication Religious beliefs, social and economic conditions, and interactions among people Climate changes and random chance only None Hint 29. What does globalization represent in the present-day situation? A form of isolation A purely negative force A specific form of interaction A purely beneficial force None Hint 30. What were some of the early art forms produced by our ancestors? Glass sculptures and printed books Pottery, which was both useful and beautiful Bronze statues and steel tools Modern paintings and digital art None Hint 31. What are some examples of textile varieties mentioned? Silk screen and denim Kalamkari and Chungdi Velvet and corduroy Nylon and polyester None Hint 32. What are the two main forms of cultural expression mentioned? Language and religion Literature and science Art and architecture Popular and classical culture None Hint 33. What did early ancestors produce that was both useful and beautiful? Pottery Literature Textiles Paintings None Hint 34. What was the main focus of the 16th and 17th centuries in the Indian subcontinent? Establishment of new dynasties Decline of Mughal Empire Rise of local chieftains Expansion of European trading organizations None Hint 35. What was the main responsibility of the imperial government during the 19th century? Building infrastructure Encouraging religious conversions Promoting local industries Collecting revenue and executing legal administration None Hint 36. Who was associated with each Bodhisattva? A female divinity called Tara A sacred animal symbol A male warrior protector A guardian deity called Yaksha None Hint 37. Which of the following best describes the political situation after the decline of the Gupta state? Centralization of power No significant changes Establishment of a unified empire Decentralization and rise of regional states None Hint 38. What are some factors that influence that influence the spread of Culture? Military invasions and wars only Geographical factors, language, inscriptions, printing, newspapers, and magazines Isolation and lack of communication Only religious rituals and royal patronage None Hint 39. Besides language, what are other expressions of culture mentioned in the text? Painting and sculpture Music and dance Theater and drama Literature and poetry None Hint 40. What were the two primary factors on which the existence of the state depended? Wealth and military strength Religion and architecture Trade and agriculture Danda (authority) and dharma (moral order) None Hint 41. Describe British Judicial Organization in India before 1858. A unified judicial system applying British laws equally to all Indians and Europeans Courts run exclusively by British judges with no local involvement A dual system with Mayor’s Courts, Supreme Courts, Sadar Diwani Adalat, and native courts Only traditional Indian courts with no British influence None Hint 42. Which pass did the Aryans enter India through? Khyber Pass Nathula Pass Bolan Pass Shipki La Pass None Hint 43. Briefly describe the significance of the Mauryan Empire and its key achievements? It strengthened monarchy, expanded militarily, and produced important political literature like the Arthashastra It introduced democracy and ended monarchy in India It limited military campaigns and avoided written governance It focused solely on art and architecture without political growth None Hint 44. Discuss the dual nature of globalization as presented in the text. In what ways does it act as both a beneficial force and a source of concern? It benefits developed countries while harming all developing nations It leads to complete harmony and equality in all parts of the world It only promotes technological growth with no cultural consequences It is a mixed blessing—facilitating global communication and idea exchange, while also encouraging consumerism and threatening cultural diversity None Hint 45. Discuss the key political transitions in India from the 13th to the 17th centuries, highlighting the rise and fall of major dynasties and the impact of these changes on the Indian subcontinent? A stable period with no change in dynasties or foreign influence The rise and fall of dynasties like the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughals, with growing foreign trade influence Continuous tribal rule without central governance Complete absence of any significant rulers or empires None Hint 46. What has contributed to the richness of Indian literature? Royal patronage Wide range of Indian languages Food habits Regional variations None Hint 47. In what language were the newer Buddhist texts composed? English Aramaic Pali Sanskrit None Hint 48. In 1785, who created a professional code of Company servants? Lord Dalhousie Robert Clive Warren Hastings Lord Cornwallis None Hint 49. How did the incorporation of local cultural practices affect the spread of Buddhism, and what factors contributed to its decline in its place of origin? Buddhism spread rapidly without any help from local culture and declined due to lack of texts Incorporation of local practices hindered its spread; decline was due to invasion Local practices made Buddhism unpopular; the religion declined due to war Adoption of local beliefs helped spread Buddhism; decline came from internal changes like loss of original teachings and use of Sanskrit None Hint 50. What was a common practice incorporated into the growing religious mythology of Buddhism? Rejection of miracles Worship of mother goddesses Strict monastic codes Animal sacrifice None Hint Time's up Share: admin Previous post History Nios plus two III August 9, 2025 Next post Computer Science Nios Plus Two PQ II August 12, 2025
