A training program for school children named 'Yuvika' is being conducted by which Indian organization?

Council of Scientific and Industrial Research

Defence Research and Development Organisation

Indian Space Research Organization

Council of Scientific and Industrial Research

"Design Education Quality Mark" is an initiative launched by which of the following institutes?

National Institute Of Design (NID)

National Institute Of Fashion Technology

International Institute Of Fashion Technology

Which university has bagged Visitors' Award for 'Best University 2017'?

Central University of Himachal Pradesh

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)

Children considered as low vision who have a visual acuity between:

20 / 20 vision with corrective lenses

6 / 6 vision with corrective lenses

'Grade acceleration' method is generally followed for

physically handicapped children

In the following two sets Set I indicates various components of teacher education programme and set II gives the rationale for providing such components. Match the two sets.Set I(Various components of Teacher education)Set II(Rationale for providing such components)(a) Foundation courses(i) For promoting application of knowledge and skills(b) Elective courses(ii) For enabling the students to understand the basic principles underlying teaching-learning process(c) Practical and Practicum courses(iii) For providing situations of applying pedagogical knowledge of skills(d) Enhancing professional competencies courses(iv) For broad basing the competencies of teaching Select the correct option from the following

(a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(iii)

(a)-(ii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)

(a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(iii)

(a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)

(a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii)

Given below are two statements-statement one is labeled as Assertion (A) and the other is labeled as Reason (R).Assertion (A): There have been conscious efforts to brings together all teacher education programmes, at various stages, leading to stage-specific and programme specific different forms of knowledge base.Reason (R): NCTE acquired statutory status and brought a discussion document on teacher EducationIn the light of the above to statements choose the correct option:

Both (A) and (B) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Both (A) and (B) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

Main aim of inclusive education will be achieved if the teacher:-

Knows the diversity of the class

Organises the material targeted

Conducts proper testing of the class

In order to address learners from diverse backgrounds, a teacher should

use standardized assessment for all

draw examples from diverse settings.

use standardized assessment for all

use statements that strengthen negative stereotypes

avoid talking about aspects related to diversity.

Children with ‘dyslexia’ can be identified by

assessing their ability to solve complex higher-order problems.

analyzing their reading and writing skills.

assessing their ability to solve complex higher-order problems.

finding out their social and cultural context

a thorough physical health check-up

If a teacher is to be evaluated for his/her teaching by the learners, which specific group of the learners should be selected from the class?

Those who are good achievers but are irregular in the class

Those who are good achievers and regular in the class

Those who are good achievers but are irregular in the class

Those who asses the personality of teachers

A slow learner is one whose classroom achievement

does not improve even with remedial teaching.

falls short to achievement of children with same I.Q.

Given below are two statements:Statement I: Holistic education in ancient India was not just acquisition of knowledge as preparation for life in this world or life beyond schooling but for complete realisation and liberation of the self.Statement II: Values of pluralism, mutual understanding and peace constituted the foundation of holistic education during ancient education.In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Both Statement I and Statement II are false

Both Statement I and Statement II are true

Both Statement I and Statement II are false

Statement I is correct but Statement II is false

Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true

381 + Mcqs in Education in Current Affairs Page 5 McqOptions

201.	Technique of improving memory
A.	concentration
B.	mnemonics
C.	learning
D.	development
Answer» C. learning

Discussion

202.	Learning in one situation influences the learning in of other situations
A.	memorisation
B.	transfer of learning
C.	development
D.	developmental task.
Answer» C. development

Discussion

203.	Name a technique of measuring retention.
A.	memory
B.	recognition
C.	attention
D.	learning
Answer» C. attention

Discussion

204.	Relatively permanent change that occurs in the individual as a result of experience andpractice.
A.	maturation
B.	learning
C.	atrophy
D.	evolution
Answer» C. atrophy

Discussion

205.	Process of getting an object of thought clearly before the mind.
A.	attention
B.	memory
C.	learning
D.	maturation
Answer» B. memory

Discussion

206.	------- refers to changes that take place in your body and in your behavior because you aregetting older,because of your age.
A.	maturation
B.	learning
C.	atrophy
D.	evolution
Answer» B. learning

Discussion

207.	Functions which are specific to the individual
A.	cephalocaudal
B.	proximodistal law
C.	ontogenetic functions
D.	phylogenetic functions.
Answer» D. phylogenetic functions.

Discussion

208.	Functions which are common to the individual
A.	cephalocaudal
B.	proximodistal law
C.	ontogenetic functions
D.	phylogenetic functions.
Answer» E.

Discussion

209.	------ means that development proceeds from centre to periphery
A.	cephalocaudal
B.	proximodistal law
C.	ontogenetic functions
D.	phylogenetic functions.
Answer» C. ontogenetic functions

Discussion

210.	------- means that development proceeds in the body from the direction of longitudinal axis(head to foot)
A.	cephalocaudal
B.	proximodistal law
C.	ontogenetic functions
D.	phylogenetic functions.
Answer» B. proximodistal law

Discussion

211.	Which branch of psychology deals with the behavior of human beings in educationalinstitutions.
A.	parapsychology
B.	counselling psychology
C.	educational psychology
D.	consumer psychology
Answer» D. consumer psychology

Discussion

212.	Which e-learning platform has been featured in Time Magazine's 2021 list of 100 most influential companies?
A.	BYJU's
B.	Edukart
C.	Unacademy
D.	Toppr
Answer» B. Edukart

Discussion

213.	Which organisation has launched the CollabCAD software to provide a total engineering solution for students?
A.	National Informatics Centre
B.	CBSE
C.	HSC
D.	Both A and B
Answer» E.

Discussion

214.	Which course will be discontinued as per National Education Policy (NEP) 2020?
A.	M. Com
B.	M. Ed
C.	M. Phil
D.	MBA
Answer» D. MBA

Discussion

215.	A training program for school children named 'Yuvika' is being conducted by which Indian organization?
A.	Defence Research and Development Organisation
B.	Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
C.	Indian Space Research Organization
D.	Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
Answer» D. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research

Discussion

216.	National Education Policy 2020 emphasizes to set up which fund?
A.	Education Upliftment Fund
B.	Gender Inclusion Fund
C.	Social Empowerment Fund
D.	Gender Equality Fund
Answer» C. Social Empowerment Fund

Discussion

217.	The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the National Education Policy 2020. It has a target of Gross Enrollment Ratio of how many percent by 2035?
A.	50
B.	25
C.	60
D.	75
Answer» B. 25

Discussion

218.	CBSE announced integration of Artificial Intelligence in the high school curriculum for the 2020-2021 academic year. The curriculum was developed in collaboration with which compnay?
A.	Microsoft
B.	IBM
C.	Google
D.	Apple
Answer» C. Google

Discussion

219.	Central Board of Secondary Education partnered with which company to launch a curriculum on Digital Safety and Online well-being and Augmented Reality for students and educators?
A.	Tiktok
B.	Whatsapp
C.	Instagram
D.	Facebook
Answer» E.

Discussion

220.	What is the name of All India Radio weekly Sanskrit News Magazine programme?
A.	Sanskrit Patrika
B.	Sanskrit Magazine
C.	Sanskrit Saptahiki
D.	Sanskrit Weekly
Answer» D. Sanskrit Weekly

Discussion

221.	The National Centre of Polar and Ocean Research has warned about the decline in the Arctic sea ice. Where is National Centre of Polar and Ocean Research located?
A.	Maharashtra
B.	Tamil Nadu
C.	Punjab
D.	Goa
Answer» E.

Discussion

222.	The Times Higher Education released THE Young University Rankings 2020 for the universities which are 50 years old or younger. How many Indian Institutes secured their ranks in the top 100?
A.	2
B.	5
C.	1
D.	4
Answer» B. 5

Discussion

223.	Directorate General of Training with which company have jointly launched free digital learning platforms 'SkillsBuild Reignite' and 'SkillsBuild Innovation Camp'?
A.	Foxconn
B.	Apple Inc.
C.	IBM
D.	Microsoft
Answer» D. Microsoft

Discussion

224.	Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, Union Minister of Human Resource and Development launched the world's first online B.Sc Degree in Programming and Data science. Which Institue prepared this programme?
A.	IIT-Delhi
B.	IIT-Patna
C.	IIT-Jammu
D.	IIT-Madras
Answer» E.

Discussion

225.	"Design Education Quality Mark" is an initiative launched by which of the following institutes?
A.	National Institute Of Design (NID)
B.	National Institute Of Fashion Technology
C.	International Institute Of Fashion Technology
D.	The India Design Council
Answer» E.

Discussion

226.	According to the India Skills Report, how much percent graduates are found to be employable in 2019?
A.	33.9%
B.	47%
C.	45.2%
D.	35%
Answer» C. 45.2%

Discussion

227.	Which university has bagged Visitors' Award for 'Best University 2017'?
A.	Central University of Himachal Pradesh
B.	Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
C.	Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
D.	Tezpur University
Answer» C. Banaras Hindu University (BHU)

Discussion

228.	Which of the following words were added to the Oxford Dictionary?
A.	Brexit
B.	YouTuber
C.	Bama
D.	All of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

229.	IIT study recently highlighted that burning of biomass helps in increasing atmospheric aerosols and in turn atmospheric warming. The study was conducted in which Indian city?
A.	Kanpur
B.	Delhi
C.	Mumbai
D.	Ludhiana
Answer» B. Delhi

Discussion

230.	Which of the following was declared as the word of the year 2016 by Oxford Dictionaries?
A.	Hygge
B.	Woke
C.	Adulting
D.	Post-truth
Answer» E.

Discussion

231.	Identify the person to whom most historians trace the propounder of Special Education:
A.	Jean Marc Gaspard Itard
B.	Edward Seguin
C.	Maia Montessori
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. Edward Seguin

Discussion

232.	Parul's intelligence test indicates that she is average to above-average intelligent. However, her grades in reading, spellings, social sciences, and science are very low. Her maths grades are quite high & her writing skills are adequate. Parul most likely has:
A.	Dyscalculia
B.	Dysgraphia
C.	Dyslexia
D.	Dysphasia
Answer» D. Dysphasia

Discussion

233.	Children considered as low vision who have a visual acuity between:
A.	20 / 70 to 20 / 200
B.	20 / 20 vision with corrective lenses
C.	6 / 6 vision with corrective lenses
D.	20 / 10 to 20 / 30
Answer» B. 20 / 20 vision with corrective lenses

Discussion

234.	'Grade acceleration' method is generally followed for
A.	mentally retarded children
B.	physically handicapped children
C.	gifted children
D.	None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above

Discussion

235.	E. M. R. children are
A.	moderately retarded
B.	severely retarded
C.	mildly retarded
D.	None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above

Discussion

236.	In the following two sets Set I indicates various components of teacher education programme and set II gives the rationale for providing such components. Match the two sets.Set I(Various components of Teacher education)Set II(Rationale for providing such components)(a) Foundation courses(i) For promoting application of knowledge and skills(b) Elective courses(ii) For enabling the students to understand the basic principles underlying teaching-learning process(c) Practical and Practicum courses(iii) For providing situations of applying pedagogical knowledge of skills(d) Enhancing professional competencies courses(iv) For broad basing the competencies of teaching Select the correct option from the following
A.	(a)-(ii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
B.	(a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(iii)
C.	(a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
D.	(a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii)
Answer» B. (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(iii)

Discussion

237.	Given below are two statements-statement one is labeled as Assertion (A) and the other is labeled as Reason (R).Assertion (A): There have been conscious efforts to brings together all teacher education programmes, at various stages, leading to stage-specific and programme specific different forms of knowledge base.Reason (R): NCTE acquired statutory status and brought a discussion document on teacher EducationIn the light of the above to statements choose the correct option:
A.	Both (A) and (B) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B.	Both (A) and (B) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C.	(A) is true, (R) is false
D.	(A) is false, but (R) is true
Answer» C. (A) is true, (R) is false

Discussion

238.	Main aim of inclusive education will be achieved if the teacher:-
A.	Knows the diversity of the class
B.	Prepares the report properly
C.	Organises the material targeted
D.	Conducts proper testing of the class
Answer» B. Prepares the report properly

Discussion

239.	Increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is caused by which of the following reasons?I) Excessive use of fossil fuelsII) DeforestationIII) Increased number of vehiclesIV) Excessive use of solar heaters
A.	I and II
B.	I, II and IV
C.	I, II and III
D.	I, II, III and IV
Answer» D. I, II, III and IV

Discussion

240.	In order to address learners from diverse backgrounds, a teacher should
A.	draw examples from diverse settings.
B.	use standardized assessment for all
C.	use statements that strengthen negative stereotypes
D.	avoid talking about aspects related to diversity.
Answer» B. use standardized assessment for all

Discussion

241.	A teacher's comment that helps students reach a more accurate or higher-level response is known as:
A.	Peace education
B.	Value clarification
C.	Evaluation
D.	Remediation
Answer» E.

Discussion

242.	Children with ‘dyslexia’ can be identified by
A.	analyzing their reading and writing skills.
B.	assessing their ability to solve complex higher-order problems.
C.	finding out their social and cultural context
D.	a thorough physical health check-up
Answer» B. assessing their ability to solve complex higher-order problems.

Discussion

243.	A teacher should ___________ the social, cultural, religious and- linguistic diversity in her classroom to facilitate meaningful learning.
A.	understand
B.	neglect
C.	dismiss
D.	ignore
Answer» B. neglect

Discussion

244.	Mentally retarded children can be classified on the basis of
A.	intelligence test
B.	aptitude test
C.	projective test
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. aptitude test

Discussion

245.	If a teacher is to be evaluated for his/her teaching by the learners, which specific group of the learners should be selected from the class?
A.	Those who have dropped out
B.	Those who are good achievers and regular in the class
C.	Those who are good achievers but are irregular in the class
D.	Those who asses the personality of teachers
Answer» C. Those who are good achievers but are irregular in the class

Discussion

246.	A slow learner is one whose classroom achievement
A.	is below the class average
B.	does not improve even with remedial teaching.
C.	falls short to achievement of children with same I.Q.
D.	is below pass mark
Answer» B. does not improve even with remedial teaching.

Discussion

247.	Given below are two statements:Statement I: Holistic education in ancient India was not just acquisition of knowledge as preparation for life in this world or life beyond schooling but for complete realisation and liberation of the self.Statement II: Values of pluralism, mutual understanding and peace constituted the foundation of holistic education during ancient education.In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A.	Both Statement I and Statement II are true
B.	Both Statement I and Statement II are false
C.	Statement I is correct but Statement II is false
D.	Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true
Answer» B. Both Statement I and Statement II are false

Discussion

248.	In a problem child?
A.	Lack of interest in study
B.	Mentally unstable
C.	Lack of adjustment
D.	All of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

249.	From the following, which term defines the mathematics-related learning disability?
A.	Dyslexia
B.	Dyscalculia
C.	Dystopia
D.	None of the above
Answer» C. Dystopia

Discussion

250.	A child with hearing impairment is an example of a child with which of the following disabilities?
A.	Intellectual
B.	Sensory
C.	Emotional
D.	None of the above
Answer» C. Emotional

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Current Affairs.

Technique of improving memory

Learning in one situation influences the learning in of other situations

Name a technique of measuring retention.

Relatively permanent change that occurs in the individual as a result of experience andpractice.

Process of getting an object of thought clearly before the mind.

------- refers to changes that take place in your body and in your behavior because you aregetting older,because of your age.

Functions which are specific to the individual

Functions which are common to the individual

------ means that development proceeds from centre to periphery

------- means that development proceeds in the body from the direction of longitudinal axis(head to foot)

Which branch of psychology deals with the behavior of human beings in educationalinstitutions.

Which e-learning platform has been featured in Time Magazine's 2021 list of 100 most influential companies?

Which organisation has launched the CollabCAD software to provide a total engineering solution for students?

Which course will be discontinued as per National Education Policy (NEP) 2020?

A training program for school children named 'Yuvika' is being conducted by which Indian organization?

National Education Policy 2020 emphasizes to set up which fund?

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the National Education Policy 2020. It has a target of Gross Enrollment Ratio of how many percent by 2035?

CBSE announced integration of Artificial Intelligence in the high school curriculum for the 2020-2021 academic year. The curriculum was developed in collaboration with which compnay?

Central Board of Secondary Education partnered with which company to launch a curriculum on Digital Safety and Online well-being and Augmented Reality for students and educators?

What is the name of All India Radio weekly Sanskrit News Magazine programme?

The National Centre of Polar and Ocean Research has warned about the decline in the Arctic sea ice. Where is National Centre of Polar and Ocean Research located?

The Times Higher Education released THE Young University Rankings 2020 for the universities which are 50 years old or younger. How many Indian Institutes secured their ranks in the top 100?

Directorate General of Training with which company have jointly launched free digital learning platforms 'SkillsBuild Reignite' and 'SkillsBuild Innovation Camp'?

Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, Union Minister of Human Resource and Development launched the world's first online B.Sc Degree in Programming and Data science. Which Institue prepared this programme?

"Design Education Quality Mark" is an initiative launched by which of the following institutes?

According to the India Skills Report, how much percent graduates are found to be employable in 2019?

Which university has bagged Visitors' Award for 'Best University 2017'?

Which of the following words were added to the Oxford Dictionary?

IIT study recently highlighted that burning of biomass helps in increasing atmospheric aerosols and in turn atmospheric warming. The study was conducted in which Indian city?

Which of the following was declared as the word of the year 2016 by Oxford Dictionaries?

Identify the person to whom most historians trace the propounder of Special Education:

Parul's intelligence test indicates that she is average to above-average intelligent. However, her grades in reading, spellings, social sciences, and science are very low. Her maths grades are quite high & her writing skills are adequate. Parul most likely has:

Children considered as low vision who have a visual acuity between:

'Grade acceleration' method is generally followed for

E. M. R. children are

Main aim of inclusive education will be achieved if the teacher:-

Increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is caused by which of the following reasons?I) Excessive use of fossil fuelsII) DeforestationIII) Increased number of vehiclesIV) Excessive use of solar heaters

In order to address learners from diverse backgrounds, a teacher should

A teacher's comment that helps students reach a more accurate or higher-level response is known as:

Children with ‘dyslexia’ can be identified by

A teacher should ___________ the social, cultural, religious and- linguistic diversity in her classroom to facilitate meaningful learning.

Mentally retarded children can be classified on the basis of

If a teacher is to be evaluated for his/her teaching by the learners, which specific group of the learners should be selected from the class?

A slow learner is one whose classroom achievement

In a problem child?

From the following, which term defines the mathematics-related learning disability?

A child with hearing impairment is an example of a child with which of the following disabilities?