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