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