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