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