PS TET Paper 2: Social Science Test - 5 - PS TET MCQ

• The Battle of Khanwa was fought in the year 1527.
• It was fought between the Mughal Emperor Babur and the Rajput King Rana Sanga of Mewar.
• Babur defeated Rana Sanga in the battle of Khanwa.
• It was fought in the village of Khanwa near Bharatpur, Rajasthan.

• At 66.5° north of the equator lies the Arctic Circle, an imaginary line that circles the Earth at approximately 66.5 degrees north latitude.
• This is the northernmost point where the sun can be seen above the horizon during the summer solstice, and the southernmost point where the midnight sun can be seen during the winter solstice.
• The region within the Arctic Circle is known as the Arctic, which includes parts of Norway, Sweden, Finland, Russia, the United States, Canada, Greenland, and Iceland.
  

Teaching social science involves various approaches, such as inquiry-based learning, project-based learning, collaborative learning, and the use of technology.

A man on a motor vehicle reached a junction and there are roads in front of him in a 'V' shape. This junction is called a 'Y' junction.

In Bengal, temples and other religious structures were often built by individuals or groups who were becoming powerful in order to demonstrate their power, proclaim their piety and gain followers.

Application is the ability to use learned material, or to implement material in new and concrete situations. This is therefore the correct answer. The students, based on their learning, are able to give reasons for the downfall of Mauryan dynasty.

Mansabdars during Mughal period received their salaries as revenue assignments called Jagirs.

• Mansabdars received their salaries as revenue assignments called jagirs which were somewhat like iqtas.
• But unlike muqtis, most mansabdars did not actually reside in or administer their jagirs.
• They only had rights to the revenue of their assignments which was collected for them by their servants while the mansabdars themselves served in some other part of the country.
• The jagir system was prevalent in the Indian subcontinent for several centuries, and it underwent many changes over time.
• During the Mughal era, jagirs were typically granted to members of the nobility and the military, while under the British Raj, jagirs were mostly given to landlords and local elites.
• The mansabdar’s military responsibilities required him to maintain a specified number of sawar or cavalrymen.
• The term mansabdar refers to an individual who holds a mansab, meaning a position or rank.
• It was a grading system used by the Mughals to fix (1) rank, (2) salary and (3) military responsibilities.
• Rank and salary were determined by a numerical value called zat. 

Hence, we conclude that the correct answer is Jagirs.

11:34 will be the exact time at place T while it is 10: at place X.

• 360º/15=24
• 360º is the total angle of the earth
• For 1º change in the value, 4 minutes will differ for time
• So, for 360º the difference of the time will be 24 hours
• Based on this concept the world is divided into 24 time zones 
• If 1º is equivalent to 4 minutes, then 1 hour or 60 minutes for 15º longitudinal difference.
• The time at a longitude can be appliable up to 7.5º on both sides from the longitude.

Children's rights are economic, social and cultural rights, such as the right to education, the right to a decent standard of living, the right to health, etc. There are many instances in our country when the rights of children are violated.

Let the present age of Hamid = 'H' years
So, y = H + x
Or, H = y - x ...(i)
Now, age of Rani 15 years ago = (y - 15) years
Age of Hamid 15 years ago = (H - 15) years
So, (1/4) (y - 15) = (H - 15) ...(ii)
Putting the value of H as (y - x) from equation (i) into (ii), we get the following equation:
y - 15 = 4(y - x - 15) ...(iii)
Or, 3y - 4x = 45 which is exactly the same as the equation given in option (1).
Thus, option (1) is correct.

Let the measure of ∠C = x
Measure of ∠B = 2x
∠A = 90°
x + 2x + 90° = 180°
3x = 180° - 90°
x = 90° ÷ 3 = 30°

Weeds interfere by competing with the desired plants for the resources that a plant typically needs, namely, direct sunlight, soil nutrients, water, and (to a lesser extent) space for growth. Also, they interfere with food and fibre production in agriculture.

Assertion (A) : The air is cold in areas having lower temperature.

• The temperature of the air is related to the temperature of the surrounding environment.
• In areas having a lower temperature, the air is colder because it is in contact with colder surfaces and loses heat to those surfaces, causing its temperature to decrease.

Reason (R) : Air is heavy in cold areas. justify pointwise

• On the other hand, Reason (R) is incorrect.
• Air is not heavy in cold areas. In fact, cold air is denser than warm air, which means that it is heavier per unit volume.
• However, the weight of air in a given volume does not change with temperature.
• The weight of air is dependent on its pressure, and the pressure of air is determined by its temperature and altitude. Therefore, the statement that "air is heavy in cold areas" is incorrect.

• The National Anthem of India was adopted by the constituent assembly on 24th January 1950.
• It was first sung on 27 December 1911 in the Kolkata session of INC( Indian National Congress).
• Composed by: Poet Rabindranath Tagore.

In the context of education, technology can refer to various hardware and software tools that are used to facilitate the teaching and learning process. For example, technology can include computers, tablets, interactive whiteboards, digital projectors, educational software, and online learning platforms.

Rising prices do not lead to urbanisation.

I have the right to know about my rights is stated in Article 42.

This will help the students to understand how bills are passed in the Parliament. This is the right answer.

• Dry spells:
  • The monsoon is known as the break-in monsoon.
  • Dry spells occur both in northern India as well as on the western coast of India. Hence, Statement 1 is correct. 
• There are two rain-bearing systems in India during the monsoon period. 
  • The first branch originates in the Bay of Bengal branch of the Southwest Monsoon causing rainfall over the plains of north India.
  • Second is the Arabian Sea branch of the Southwest Monsoon which brings rain to the west coast of India. Hence, Statement 2 is correct. 
• Break in the Monsoon:
  • During the southwest monsoon period after having rained for a few days, if rain fails to occur for one or more weeks, it is known as a break in the monsoon.
  • These dry spells are quite common during the rainy season.
• These breaks in the different regions are due to different reasons:
  • In northern India, rains are likely to fail if the rain-bearing storms are not very frequent along the monsoon trough or the ITCZ over this region.
  • Over the west coast, the dry spells are associated with days when winds blow parallel to the coast.

• Ibn Batuta was an explorer who travelled extensively in the lands of Afro-Eurasia, largely in Muslim world.
• He wrote one of the most famous travel books, The Rihla (Travels).
• He has recorded the huge presence of Muskim merchants and settlements of sojourning traders in most of the ports of Kerala.
• He has described the status of muslim merchants of Kerala.
• His great works describe his extensive travels covering some 750,000 miles.

Thus, we can say that Ibn Batuta described the ''status of muslim merchants of Kerala".

Art integrated learning is a creative and constructive teaching-learning approach through which the students demonstrate their understanding of a concept through various art forms.

• It signifies exploration of academic content and skill sets to be acquired by a student through the lens of various forms of arts.

The ancient manuscripts were handwritten, and not printed until the invention of the Gutenberg press. Handwritten manuscripts were completely replaced by printed books in the XIX century.

The tertiary sector includes the service sector. The proportion of employment and fixed capital has decreased in the agro sector, while it has increased in the non agro sector, which means that the tertiary sector has improved.

The best suited method while teaching 'Regional Inequality' is field trip method as the student will come to know about the people living in different regions and what kind of inequality they are suffering from.

An amphora is a jar with two vertical handles used in antiquity for the storage and transportation of foodstuffs such as wine and olive oil. The name derives from the Greek amphi-phoreus meaning 'carried on both sides'.

Both Mahavira and Buddha felt that only those who left their homes could gain true knowledge. They arranged for them to stay together in the 'sangha', an association of those who left their homes.

A student who asks questions of his/her teacher, shows a sense of interest in the subject. It can be used to assess his/her attitudes and values.

• The phrase ‘unity in diversity’ is coined by Jawaharlal Nehru.
• This term is very appropriate to describe India, which is, in spite of being diverse with many languages, religions, castes, creed etc.
• There is a feeling of oneness among people.
• The phrase was used by Jawaharlal Nehru in his book ‘Discovery of India’.

Social studies constitute a field of knowledge that studies a woman’s/ man’s relationship with her/ his socio-cultural environment.

Mulching

• A layer of organic matter like straw covers the bare ground between plants and helps to maintain soil moisture.
• Mulching is a layer of organic material of hay and grass particles that is placed on the surface of the soil to conserve moisture in the soil. It is used to improve the soil around the plants.
• It reduces evaporation rates and conserves soil moisture. It protects the soil from erosion.
• It holds down weeds which helps to improve the soil structure and fertility.