Kerala SET Paper 1 Mock Test - 1 - KTET MCQ

The correct option is D.
All the  statements about the Treaty of 1719 between the Marathas and the Mughals are true.

"The name Taj Mahal is unknown in Mughal chronicles, but it is used by contemporary Europeans in India, suggesting that this was the tomb's popular name."

The public sector includes all the public services and enterprises. Public services include public goods and services like roads, water supply, transport, health, military etc. Public enterprises are state-owned that are under public ownership. Private sector includes enterprises that are owned by private people with the aim to gain profit. These are not owned and run by state or government. 

Factors that helped Shivaji in his raids:
1. The gradual decline of the Portuguese power on the western coast:
- The Portuguese had been a dominant force on the western coast, but their power was gradually declining during Shivaji's time.
- This decline weakened their ability to resist Shivaji's raids and allowed him to exploit their weak defenses.
2. The able assistance of Bijapur and Golcunda:
- Shivaji received support from the Sultanates of Bijapur and Golcunda in his raids.
- These Sultanates were rivals of the Mughals and saw Shivaji as a valuable ally against the Mughal Empire.
- Their assistance provided Shivaji with additional resources and manpower, increasing his chances of success in his raids.
3. Mughal preoccupation with the Afghan uprising in the northwest:
- The Mughal Empire was facing a significant challenge in the form of an Afghan uprising in the northwest region.
- This preoccupation with internal conflicts diverted their attention and resources away from dealing with Shivaji's raids.
- Shivaji took advantage of this situation and launched his attacks on the Mughal provinces of Berar, Baglana, and Khandesh.
4. None of these:
- This option is incorrect as there were clear factors that helped Shivaji in his raids, as mentioned above.
In conclusion, the factors that helped Shivaji in his raids include the decline of Portuguese power, assistance from Bijapur and Golcunda, and the Mughal Empire's preoccupation with the Afghan uprising. These factors created favorable conditions for Shivaji to successfully carry out his raids.

Observation is an assessment tool which helps in evaluating student, both individually and in a group. It also helps teacher in understanding the students and making adjustment in the learning methods accordingly.

The ‘Asia-Pacific Leaders’ Conclave on Malaria Elimination’ will be organized in New Delhi by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in partnership with the Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance (APLMA) as a precursor to World Malaria Day.
Its goal is to reaffirm political commitment to achieve malaria elimination by 2030.

Right to Information is a major step forward to enable citizens to participate fully in the decision making process.
In the maturing of our democracy, right to information is a major step forward; it enables citizens to participate fully in the decision-making process that affects their lives so profoundly.

64th Entry of Union List: Institutions for scientific or technical education financed by the Government of India wholly or in part and declared by Parliament by law to be institutions of national importance.
So, not all institutions fall under 64th entry.

The colonial rulers considered forests as unproductive because:
1.They considered cultivated lands as sign of progress and not nature in its natural self.
2.Forests were considered to be wilderness which was of no use to humans. They preferred scientific forestry instead.
3.The colonials thought that this wilderness had to be brought under cultivation to yield agricultural products and revenue, and enhance the income of the state.

Correct Answer :- b

Explanation : Aurangzeb felt that he was superior not only had he become superior to administer the empire in a better way but also to protect and strengthen Islam particularly its Sunni faith. He was a strict follower of the Sunni sect not Shia.

A researcher is someone who conducts research, i.e., an organized and systematic investigation into something. The essential qualities of a researcher are
A. Spirit of free enquiry
B. Reliance on observation and evidence
C. Systematization or theorizing of knowledge

The air quality index (AQI) is a statistic that indicates how contaminated the air is now or will become in the future.
As the AQI rises, a greater percentage of the population is expected to suffer from negative health effects.

The ancient universities in India like Nalanda, Mithila were the cradle of civilization and seats of learning. The culture and civilization of India and neighboring countries were built based on the teachings there.
The culture and civilization of Tibet was based on the teaching of the Vikramshila Universities.Vikramashila was one of the three most important Buddhist monasteries in India during the Pala Empire, along with Nalanda and Odantapuri. 
Vikramashila was established by the Pala emperor Dharmapala (783 to 820 AD) in response to a supposed decline in the quality of scholarship at Nalanda. Atiśa, the renowned pandita and philosopher, is listed as a notable abbot. It was destroyed by the forces of Muhammad bin Bakhtiyar Khalji around 1193.

Manuel Castelle was the first to use the term network society. It is related to the social, political, economic and cultural changes caused by the spread of network, digital information and communication technologies.

Powers are split by the constitution of India into central govt. and state govt. The Indian Constitution's 7th schedule defines the separation of powers between the central and state govts. Significant authority and obligations lie with both the central and state govts.
The 7th schedule of comprises the union list, state list, and concurrent list. The state list comprises all matters where state govt. can make laws and legislate.

Nothing about 'other development aspects' has been said in the passage. Neither is their relation to the developed or developing countries cited. So, option 2 is the correct answer.
Option 1 can be inferred from the line, 'These countries have made significant progress in the provision of sanitation services too...quality-oriented public management'.
Option 3 can be inferred from the line, 'By way of illustration, a large number of urban residents have been … Philippines'.

Provincial Government during Delhi Sultanate:

• Iqtas, the provinces under the Delhi Sultanate were initially under the dominion of the nobles.
• Muqtis or Walis was the name given to the governors of the provinces who were responsible for maintaining law and order and collecting land revenue.
• The provinces were further divided into Shiqs, which were under the control of the Shiqdar.
• The Shiqs were further divided into Pargana, comprising a number of villages and was headed by the Amil.
• The village remained the basic unit of administration and its headman was called Chaudhri or Muqaddam.
• Patwari was the village accountant.

 

Developmental research is a study focused on the progressive changes that occur as an organism develops.
Philosophical research is a qualitative type of research. Qualitative research is the collection of extensive narrative data on many variables over an extended period, in a naturalistic setting to gain insight not possible using other types of research.
Action research is either research initiated to solve an immediate problem or a reflective process of progressive problem solving led by individuals working with others in teams or as part of a community of practice to improve the way they address issues and solve problems.
Descriptive research is used to describe characteristics of a population or phenomenon being studied.
All the three are classified in the category of Developmental research.

Learning disabilities are neurologically-based processing problems. These processing problems can interfere with learning basic skills such as reading, writing and/or math. They can also interfere with higher level skills such as organisation, time planning, abstract reasoning, long or short term memory and attention. They are not caused due to the method of teaching used by the teacher. They may be present due to improper brain development, or infection in brain, etc. Constant fights amongst parents also lead to mental strain and anxiety in students, which may lead to learning disabilities.

For a spherical mirror focal length is one half of its radius of curvature i.e. f = R/2 or R = 2f

Those parts of the computer that we can see and touch are called hardware, these are the physical parts of the computer, which together form the body of our computer, such as; Keyboard, mouse, monitor, printer etc. are all hardware.

The special programs present in the computer using which different tasks are performed are called software.
Thus we conclude that the correct matching code is (A) - (I), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (III).

Hydropower plants capture the energy of falling water to generate electricity. A turbine converts the kinetic energy of falling water into mechanical energy. Then a generator converts the mechanical energy from the turbine into electrical energy. There is no pollution of any of the elements in the process.

When a hanging carpet is beaten with a stick, the dust particles are removed from it because the carpet on beating suddenly moves forward and the dust particles due to inertia of rest continue to remain at rest. Hence the dust particles fall down and the carpet gets cleaned.

Total Points earned by Farhan = 100 + 300 + 300 + 200 + 500 + 600 + 400 = 2400
Total Points earned by Burham = 500 + 600 + 500 + 700 + 600 + 700 + 600 = 4200
Total Points earned by Sanjay = 200 + 400 + 100 + 100 + 300 + 400 + 300 = 1800
Total Points earned by Mridul = 300 + 200 + 700 + 600 + 400 + 500 + 200 = 2900
Burham earned the maximum followed by Mridul.

The square of opposition is a diagram used in categorical logic to depict the logical relationship that exists between particular propositions based on their form.
Rule of Square of Opposition:


Whereas A, E, I and O are:

Hence, option D is correct.

Barids during Sultanate Period

• Definition: Barids were the news reporters and secret spies during the Sultanate period.



• Role: They were responsible for gathering information, reporting news to the authorities, and acting as secret agents to collect intelligence.



• Importance: Barids played a crucial role in maintaining communication and surveillance in the Sultanate administration.



• Duties: Their duties included delivering messages, monitoring activities, and providing valuable information to the rulers.



• Significance: Barids helped in ensuring the security and stability of the Sultanate by keeping the rulers informed about internal and external threats.

A portfolio is a purposeful collection of student work samples, student self-assessments, and goal statements that reflect student progress. Portfolio includes all photographs, assessment sheets, and audio-visual recordings.

• Hoogly, Surat and Masulispatnam are the three pre-colonial ports of India.
• Surat on the Gujarat coast connected India to the gulf and red seaports. Masulipatam on the coromandel coast.
• Hoogly in Bengal had trade links with Southeast Asian ports.

A lively classroom is the one having frequent student-teacher discussions. This is the two-way teaching method.