History Nios plus two IV Welcome to your History Nios plus two IV Total Questions: 50 Name Mobile NO: 1. what influences the spread of culture? Spoken and written forms of language Geographical factors All of the above Inscriptions, printing, newspapers, and magazines None Hint 2. 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? Continuous tribal rule without central governance The rise and fall of dynasties like the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughals, with growing foreign trade influence A stable period with no change in dynasties or foreign influence Complete absence of any significant rulers or empires None Hint 3. Besides language, what are other expressions of culture mentioned in the text? Music and dance Theater and drama Literature and poetry Painting and sculpture None Hint 4. What was the main goal of the India Civil Service Examinations? To promote Indian social institutions To maintain the status quo To change Indian social institutions and westernize India To strengthen the Mughal Empire None Hint 5. In 1785, who created a professional code of Company servants? Lord Cornwallis Lord Dalhousie Warren Hastings Robert Clive None Hint 6. How did people wear clothing? They followed a single national dress across all regions Clothing was worn according to climatic needs and varied by region Everyone wore the same clothes regardless of climate Clothing was worn based on fashion trends only None Hint 7. what influenced clothing styles? Regional variations Folk traditions Climatic requirements Royal patronage None Hint 8. What has contributed to the richness of Indian literature? Regional variations Wide range of Indian languages Food habits Royal patronage None Hint 9. What was the main focus of the 16th and 17th centuries in the Indian subcontinent? Decline of Mughal Empire Rise of local chieftains Establishment of new dynasties Expansion of European trading organizations None Hint 10. Who wrote the Arthashastra, a treatise on economics, politics, and administration? Gupta Kautilya Ashoka Chandragupta None Hint 11. What are the two main forms of cultural expression mentioned? Popular and classical culture Language and religion Art and architecture Literature and science None Hint 12. 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 Naturalistic depiction of animals and humans; use of natural pigments Written inscriptions and metallic sculptures None Hint 13. 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 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 benefits developed countries while harming all developing nations None Hint 14. What did early ancestors produce that was both useful and beautiful? Literature Paintings Textiles Pottery None Hint 15. Which centuries brought the establishment and expansion of European and non-European trading organizations in the subcontinent? 13th and 14th centuries 16th and 17th centuries 18th and 19th centuries 10th and 11th centuries None Hint 16. What type of art began to be produced under royal patronage? Street graffiti and chalk drawings Digital animations and video games Only clay toys for children Paintings and other fine art objects None Hint 17. In what language were the newer Buddhist texts composed? English Pali Aramaic Sanskrit None Hint 18. What did the Buddha originally oppose? The creation of new texts The use of architectural styles The worship of deities The practice of meditation None Hint 19. What was the principal duty of the tribal chiefs? Protecting their tribes Constructing temples and monuments Collecting taxes from neighboring kingdoms Promoting trade and commerce None Hint 20. Who assassinated Ghiyas-ud-din? Qutb-ud-din Aibak Ala-ud-Din Khalji Balban Muhammad Ghori None Hint 21. What were the two primary factors on which the existence of the state depended? Danda (authority) and dharma (moral order) Religion and architecture Wealth and military strength Trade and agriculture None Hint 22. How is globalization described? 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 A negative force that has only caused cultural destruction None Hint 23. How did cultural production in ancient India evolve, and what factors influenced it? 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 It evolved from basic utility items to art forms, influenced by climate, royal patronage, language, and cultural interaction None Hint 24. What was a common practice incorporated into the growing religious mythology of Buddhism? Rejection of miracles Worship of mother goddesses Animal sacrifice Strict monastic codes None Hint 25. Which of the following best describes the political situation after the decline of the Gupta state? Decentralization and rise of regional states Establishment of a unified empire No significant changes Centralization of power None Hint 26. Who were responsible for tax collection under the Chola administration? Village priests Merchants and traders Revenue officials Military commanders None Hint 27. what influenced clothing styles? Folk traditions Royal patronage Climatic requirements Regional variations None Hint 28. 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 29. What are some examples of textile varieties mentioned? Kalamkari and Chungdi Silk screen and denim Velvet and corduroy Nylon and polyester None Hint 30. Who was associated with each Bodhisattva? A sacred animal symbol A male warrior protector A female divinity called Tara A guardian deity called Yaksha None Hint 31. Which empire is referred to as the golden age of Indian history? Gupta Empire Vedic Empire Chola Empire Mauryan Empire None Hint 32. During whose reign did the Mughal Empire reach its peak? Shah Jahan Jahangir Aurangzeb Akbar None Hint 33. What is one negative aspect of globalization? Consumerism Cultural diversity Exchange of ideas Increased communication None Hint 34. Describe British Judicial Organization in India before 1858. 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 Only traditional Indian courts with no British influence None Hint 35. What social practices did the British try to change in India? Import killing, sati, and remarriage of widows Local mercenary force and troop systems Agriculture techniques and production Caste system and joint family None Hint 36. 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 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 Buddhism spread rapidly without any help from local culture and declined due to lack of texts None Hint 37. What was the main responsibility of the imperial government during the 19th century? Collecting revenue and executing legal administration Building infrastructure Promoting local industries Encouraging religious conversions None Hint 38. Under which administration were the activities of officials under constant audit and security? Sultanate Administration Mughal Administration Gupta Administration Mauryan Administration None Hint 39. Which of the following empires is considered the greatest empire to rule the Indian subcontinent? Gupta Empire Mauryan Empire Vedic Empire Chola Empire None Hint 40. Which pass did the Aryans enter India through? Khyber Pass Bolan Pass Nathula Pass Shipki La Pass None Hint 41. How did the adoption of cultural motifs affect the acceptance of Buddhism? It made the acceptance of Buddhism very easy by aligning with folk beliefs and practices It delayed the spread of Buddhism for several centuries It caused confusion and rejection among the local population It made Buddhism appear foreign and difficult to understand None Hint 42. 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 43. What influences cultural practices? Religious beliefs, social and economic conditions, and interactions among people Climate changes and random chance only Isolation from all other societies and cultures Strict government rules and lack of communication None Hint 44. Which dynasty was established by Babur in India? Tughlaq Dynasty Delhi Sultanate Khalji Dynasty Mughal Dynasty None Hint 45. Why did Buddhism gradually die out in the country of its origin? It was merged completely into Hinduism by force It never gained any followers in India It was banned by Indian rulers It lost its simplicity and monks lost touch with the common people; texts were written in Sanskrit None Hint 46. 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 47. Who was considered the real consolidator of the Turkish conquests in North India? Ala-ud-Din Khalji Iltutmish Babur Mohammad Ghauri None Hint 48. What does globalization represent in the present-day situation? A form of isolation A specific form of interaction A purely negative force A purely beneficial force None Hint 49. 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 50. What are some factors that influence that influence the spread of Culture? Isolation and lack of communication Geographical factors, language, inscriptions, printing, newspapers, and magazines Only religious rituals and royal patronage Military invasions and wars only 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
