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This section includes 40 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Education and Teaching knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Nearest 'Kosha' to Atman according to Vedanta philosophy is called: |
| A. | Pranmaya Kosha |
| B. | Manomaya Kosha |
| C. | Vigyanmaya Kosha |
| D. | Anandmaya Kosha |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2. |
Given below are sets. Set I mentions some terms from the Preamble to the Constitution of India and Set II gives their explanation. Match the item from Set I with explanation from Set II.Set I(Terms)Set II(Explanation)(a) Socialism(i) State ha no religion, it is neither pro nor against any religion(b) Secularism(ii) a system in which government is elected and managed by the people of the country(c) Democacy(iii) Political idea that all people are equal and resources should be equally shared(d) Republic(iv) a nation state that has an elected government and elected leader Select correct answer from the following options: |
| A. | (a)-(iii), (b)-(i), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iv) |
| B. | (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(i) |
| C. | (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i) |
| D. | (a)-(i), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iii) |
| Answer» B. (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(i) | |
| 3. |
Preamble to the Constitution of India mentions different types of Liberty for the people of India. Which types of Liberty, out of these, have direct bearing on the practitioners in the field of education? |
| A. | Liberty of belief and faith |
| B. | Liberty of thought and expression |
| C. | Liberty of faith and worship |
| D. | Liberty of expression and belief |
| Answer» C. Liberty of faith and worship | |
| 4. |
Gopal Ganesh Agarkar is not related with which newspaper? |
| A. | Saffron |
| B. | Maratha |
| C. | reformer |
| D. | Nationalism |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5. |
By modernization is meant : |
| A. | Shifting to western mode of life |
| B. | Following the current fashion and modes of living |
| C. | Disassociation with traditions and traditional mode of living |
| D. | The process of adaptation in terms of current needs and life styles |
| Answer» E. | |
| 6. |
For the purpose of community experience to students, which of the following will be most appropriate ?(a) Providing opportunities of working with community.(b) Participating in lecture programmes on community life.(c) Organising frequent interactions with respected members of the society.(d) Arranging film shows showing real community life.(e) Focussing on community interests.(f) Resisting collaborative activities.Select the correct code : |
| A. | (a), (f), (b) and (d) |
| B. | (a), (b), (c) and (d) |
| C. | (b), (c), (f) and (a) |
| D. | (c), (a), (e) and (b) |
| Answer» C. (b), (c), (f) and (a) | |
| 7. |
Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists:List - I(Philosophy)List – II(Methods to achieve salvation)A. Nyaya Darshan1. Acquisition of real knowledgeB. Mimamsa Darshan2. Knowledge of selfC. Sankhya Darshan3. Performing Vedic ritualsD. Vedanta Darshan4. Logical thinking |
| A. | A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3 |
| B. | A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2 |
| C. | A-1, B-4, C-2, D-3 |
| D. | A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2 |
| Answer» C. A-1, B-4, C-2, D-3 | |
| 8. |
In the to sets given below, Set I mentions the western schools of thought, while set II offers their visualization of the teacher's role. Match the two sets.Set I(Western school of thought)Set II(Teacher’s role visualized)(a) Idealism(i) To assist each student personally in his / her journey towards self-realization(b) Realism(ii) To function as a consultant in a problem situation(c) Pragmatism(iii) To be a role model to be emulated(d) Existentialism(iv) To impart knowledge Choose the correct answer from the options given below: |
| A. | (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv) |
| B. | (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i) |
| C. | (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i) |
| D. | (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii) |
| Answer» C. (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i) | |
| 9. |
Match the items of Set - I embodying a list of educational thinkers with Set - II which indicates their work. Select the appropriate code for your answer :Set - I(Educational Thinker)Set – II(Work)(a) Gandhi(i) Savitri(b) Tagore(ii) Geeta Rahasya(c) Sri Aurobindo(iii) Brahma Sutra(d) Vivekananda(iv) Practical Vedant (v) My Experiments with Truth (vi) Universal Man |
| A. | (a) - (v), (b) - (vi) (c) - (i), (d) - (iv) |
| B. | (a) - (v), (b) - (iii) (c) - (ii), (d) - (i) |
| C. | (a) - (vi), (b) - (iii) (c) - (iv), (d) - (ii) |
| D. | (a) - (ii), (b) - (vi) (c) - (iii), (d) - (iv) |
| Answer» B. (a) - (v), (b) - (iii) (c) - (ii), (d) - (i) | |
| 10. |
Match the following two sets. Set - I provides the form of causation while Set - II gives the name of metaphysical entities as postulated by Sankhya Philosophy. Set - I (Form of causation) Set-II (Metaphysical entities) a) Cause only i) Purusa b) Effect only ii) Tanmatras c) Both cause and effect iii) Sensory and Motor organs d) Neither cause nor effect iv) Iswar v) Prakriti |
| A. | (a) - (v), (b) - (ii), (c) - (iv), (d) - (iii) |
| B. | (a) - (iv), (b) - (i), (c) - (v), (d) - (iii) |
| C. | (a) - (iv), (b) - (i), (c) - (v), (d) - (ii) |
| D. | (a) - (v), (b) - (iii), (c) - (ii), (d) - (i) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 11. |
In the following two sets of information, Set-I lists the agents of political socialization, while Set-II narrates their roles: Set-I(Agents)Set-II(Roles)(a) Family(i) Provides opportunity for understanding democratic processes(b) School(ii) A source of political information and also an instrument for shaping political values and beliefs(c) Peer Group(iii) Perpetuates values that support authorities(d) Mass Media(iv) Influences teenagers lifestyle and attitude development Match the two sets and indicate your answer from the options given below: |
| A. | (a) - (i), (b) - (ii), (c) - (iii), (d) - (iv) |
| B. | (a) - (ii), (b) - (iii), (c) - (iv), (d) - (i) |
| C. | (a) - (iii), (b) - (i), (c) - (iv), (d) - (ii) |
| D. | (a) - (iv), (b) - (iii), (c) - (ii), (d) - (i) |
| Answer» D. (a) - (iv), (b) - (iii), (c) - (ii), (d) - (i) | |
| 12. |
‘A teacher cannot truely teach unless he is learning himself’ is a viewpoint articulated particularly by : |
| A. | Gandhi |
| B. | Tagore |
| C. | Sri Aurobindo |
| D. | Vivekananda |
| Answer» C. Sri Aurobindo | |
| 13. |
______ is knowledge of classification, principles, models or structures pertinent to a particular disciplinary area. |
| A. | Procedural knowledge |
| B. | Metacognitive knowledge |
| C. | Conceptual knowledge |
| D. | Factual knowledge |
| Answer» D. Factual knowledge | |
| 14. |
Democracy is considered to be better than dictatorship as it: |
| A. | Allows special provisions for mistakes |
| B. | Enhances the dignity of people |
| C. | Reduces equality among citizens |
| D. | Encourages conflicts among people |
| Answer» C. Reduces equality among citizens | |
| 15. |
Islamic tradition in education lays stress on inculcation of which of the values? |
| A. | Humility and nobility |
| B. | Equality and equity |
| C. | Freedom and discipline |
| D. | Quality and excellence |
| Answer» B. Equality and equity | |
| 16. |
In terms of Buddhist philosophy, which of the following is contributive to right knowledge (Pragya)? |
| A. | Right faith and right resolve |
| B. | Right resolve and right speech |
| C. | Right thought and right concentration |
| D. | Right living and right effort |
| Answer» B. Right resolve and right speech | |
| 17. |
List I includes the name of Indian thinkers and List II mention books authored by themList IIndian thinkersList IIName of Booksa) Mahatma Gandhii) A life Devineb) Rabindranath Tagoreii) Bartaman Bharatc) Sri Aurobindoiii) The Home and the worldd) Swami Vivekanandaiv) My Experiment with truthChoose the correct answer from the options given below: |
| A. | a-iii, b-iv, c-i, d-ii |
| B. | a-ii, b-iv, c-i, d-iii |
| C. | a-i, b-iii, c-iv, d-ii |
| D. | a-iv, b-iii, c-i, d-ii |
| Answer» E. | |
| 18. |
In Sankhya Philosophy, 'Evolution' is considered to be a |
| A. | Teleological Process |
| B. | Linear Process |
| C. | Mechanical Process |
| D. | Novel Change |
| Answer» B. Linear Process | |
| 19. |
Kalachakra is associated with which religion? |
| A. | Judaism |
| B. | Hinduism |
| C. | Islam |
| D. | Buddhism |
| Answer» E. | |
| 20. |
According to the author "Humanistic ideals" are |
| A. | fixed and final |
| B. | relative and challenging |
| C. | absolute and final |
| D. | broad and encompassing |
| Answer» E. | |
| 21. |
Below are two sets. Set - I mentions thinkers while Set - II consists of schools of thought associated with them. Match the two and choose from the code to indicate your answer. Set - I (Thinkers) Set - II (Schools of thought) (a) A.J. Ayer (i) Linguistic analysis (b) Wittgenstein (ii) Logical Positivism (c) Bertrend Russel (iii) Neorealism (d) G.E. Moore (iv) Positive Relativism (v) Logical Empiricism (vi) Logical Atomism |
| A. | (a) - (i), (b) - (ii), (c) - (v), (d) - (iv) |
| B. | (a) - (i), (b) - (ii), (c) - (iii), (d) - (v) |
| C. | (a) - (ii), (b) - (i), (c) - (vi), (d) - (iii) |
| D. | (a) - (ii), (b) - (i), (c) - (iii), (d) - (v) |
| Answer» D. (a) - (ii), (b) - (i), (c) - (iii), (d) - (v) | |
| 22. |
'Education helps in the gradual transformation from lower to highest level of consciousness called the Gnostic Being' in terms of whose philosophical postulation? |
| A. | Aristotle |
| B. | Plato |
| C. | Gandhi |
| D. | Aurobindo |
| Answer» E. | |
| 23. |
In the two lists given below, List I offers the description of 'Koshas' as a part of our personality and List II mentions their names. Match the two and choose the correct answer from the code given below.List I(Description of Kosha)List II(Name of Kosha)a)It is made up of the food we eati)Anandamaya Koshab)It comprises the reflexes and the organs - the nervous system of receptors and effectorsii)Manomaya Koshac)It is that where cravings, desires and purposes resideiii)Pranamaya Koshad)It is the repository of individual intelligence necessary for one's individual existenceiv)Annamaya Koshae)It is the representative of the Atman seated in the individual bodyv)Vigyanmaya Kosha vi)The Individual Self |
| A. | a-iv, b-iii, c-ii, d-v, e-i |
| B. | a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-iv, e-vi |
| C. | a-ii, b-iii, c-iv, d-v, e-vi |
| D. | a-iii, b-iv, c-v, d-i, e-vi |
| Answer» B. a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-iv, e-vi | |
| 24. |
Assertion(A) : Maya takes a contrary view to Brahman.Reason(R) : Maya creates an illusory world.Select the correct code from the following : |
| A. | Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). |
| B. | Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). |
| C. | Both (A) and (R) are not correct. |
| D. | (A) is incorrect while (R) is correct. |
| Answer» C. Both (A) and (R) are not correct. | |
| 25. |
Nyaya Syllogism has _______ statement. |
| A. | One |
| B. | Five |
| C. | Three |
| D. | Two |
| Answer» C. Three | |
| 26. |
“Prayer cannot be offered with an empty stomach”. This statement will get support from |
| A. | Idealism |
| B. | Naturalism |
| C. | Pragmatism |
| D. | Logical positivism |
| Answer» D. Logical positivism | |
| 27. |
In dealing with the problems of education, which of the following combinations will be supported by a teacher of Marxist orientation ?(a) The aim of education is to help in the creation of a classless society.(b) Science and technology help in the development of society.(c) Individual freedom accelerates the progress of society.(d) Progress of society implies subsequent changes in the means of education.Code : |
| A. | (a), (b) and (c) |
| B. | (b), (c) and (d) |
| C. | (a), (c) and (d) |
| D. | (a), (b) and (d) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 28. |
Participation in the creative process at its highest |
| A. | gives men a certainity to maintain it |
| B. | the process of participation is full of tension |
| C. | leads to creation of values of absolute nature |
| D. | is the originator of new ideals |
| Answer» E. | |
| 29. |
A teacher is faced with the problem of choosing the appropriate teaching method for the transaction of a course content. Which branch of philosophy will most appropriately describe his/her predicament? |
| A. | Metaphysics |
| B. | Epistemology |
| C. | Axiology |
| D. | Logic |
| Answer» C. Axiology | |
| 30. |
Direction:Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Examine these two statements carefully and select the answer to these questions using the codes given below:Assertion (A): Women, Dalit Poor and Minority groups are the biggest stakeholders of Democracy in India.Reason (R): Democracy in India has emerged as the carrier for the desire of Self Respect. |
| A. | Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) |
| B. | Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) |
| C. | (A) is true, but (R) is false |
| D. | (A) is false, but (R) is true |
| Answer» B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) | |
| 31. |
In the eight fold noble paths given by Budha, which of the following is the basis of 'Right Knowledge'. |
| A. | Right speech and Right Action |
| B. | Right Action and Right Living |
| C. | Right Thought and Right Concentration |
| D. | Right Faith and Right Resolve |
| Answer» E. | |
| 32. |
In which of the following areas is the contribution of Savitribai Phule highly acclaimed? |
| A. | Upliftment of Scheduled Castes |
| B. | Resettlement of poor people |
| C. | Education of women |
| D. | Education of the slum children |
| Answer» D. Education of the slum children | |
| 33. |
According to Jain philosophy, when by the possession and practice of right faith, knowledge and conduct, the influx of fresh Karmic matter is blocked, this state is called: |
| A. | Flow (Ashrava) |
| B. | Bondage (Bandha) |
| C. | Stoppage (Sanvar) |
| D. | Wearing out (Nirjara) |
| Answer» D. Wearing out (Nirjara) | |
| 34. |
In Sankhya the equilibrium of the three gunas is called |
| A. | Purusa |
| B. | Mahat |
| C. | Prakriti |
| D. | Subtle essences |
| Answer» D. Subtle essences | |
| 35. |
In the two set given below, Set I mentions some of the evolutes of Prakarti white Set II indicates their nature and function in term of Sankhya philosophy. Match the two setsList I(Evolution of Prakiti)List II(Nature and function)1. Mahat, the great(i) Are neither the qualities nor the differentia of gross elements nor the function.2. Ego (Ahankar)(ii) It is cosmic in nature and functions as a psychological aspect of knowing.3. Mind (Manas)(iii) It is the principle of individuation and its function is to generate self-sense.4. Subtle essences (Tanmtras)(iv) It is the subtle and central sense organ which synthesizes sense data into determinate perception. Select correct answer from the following options. |
| A. | (a)-(i), (b)-(iv), (c)-(iii), (d)-(ii) |
| B. | (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i) |
| C. | (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i) |
| D. | (a)-(iii), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iv) |
| Answer» D. (a)-(iii), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iv) | |
| 36. |
In socialization of a child, which factors tend to contribute significantly in the Indian context?i) Location of family and its neighbourhoodii) Sports and games organized in schooliii) Belonging to a particular communityiv) Illiteracy of familyv) Broken home and adverse family environmentChoose the correct answer from the code given below: |
| A. | i, ii, iv and v |
| B. | i, iii and v |
| C. | i, ii and iv |
| D. | i, ii and iii |
| Answer» D. i, ii and iii | |
| 37. |
Below are given a number of concepts in Set - I and their descriptions in Set - II. Match the items in Set - I with that of Set - II :Set - I (Concepts)Set – II(Description)(a) Social stratification(i) Ensuring equality of educational opportunities(b) Social mobility(ii) Development of knowledge and skills in society(c) Social change(iii) Denotes high level of interaction among various groups(d) Social equity(iv) Stands for closed systems with less scope of interaction within (v) Moving from one level to the other similar or higherlevel Select the correct code : |
| A. | (a) - (ii), (b) - (i), (c) - (iv), (d) - (iii) |
| B. | (a) - (i), (b) - (iii), (c) - (v), (d) - (ii) |
| C. | (a) - (iv), (b) - (v), (c) - (ii), (d) - (i) |
| D. | (a) - (iii), (b) - (ii), (c) - (i), (d) - (v) |
| Answer» D. (a) - (iii), (b) - (ii), (c) - (i), (d) - (v) | |
| 38. |
In the Indian social system as it obtains today, the goal of equality and excellence will not be viewed as two opposite poles in terms of whose philosophy? |
| A. | Dewey's philosophy of school as a miniature society |
| B. | Gandhi's philosophy of basic education |
| C. | Shankaracharya's Vedantic philosophy |
| D. | Mohammad's Islamic philosophy |
| Answer» C. Shankaracharya's Vedantic philosophy | |
| 39. |
"Educational practice void of dreams, dissent and pronouncement is neutral and accomodating." In terms of this statement, the focus of concern in education should be on |
| A. | Developing neutrality |
| B. | Promoting impersonal engagement in learning process |
| C. | Ensuring deeper personal engagement of learners |
| D. | Teachers' role to be that of a spectator |
| Answer» D. Teachers' role to be that of a spectator | |
| 40. |
List II gives twenty five metaphysical categories of sankhya and List II provides their typesList ITypesList IIMetaphysical categoriesa) Cause onlyi) Purusab) Effect onlyii) Mahat, Ahankara and five subtle essencesc) Both cause and effectiii) Five sensory organs, Five motor organs, Manas and five gross bodiesd) Neither cause nor effectiv) Prakriti Choose the correct answer from the options given below: |
| A. | a-iv, b-iii, c-ii, d-i |
| B. | a-ii, b-i, c-iv, d-iii |
| C. | a-iii, b-iv, c-i, d-ii |
| D. | a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-iv |
| Answer» B. a-ii, b-i, c-iv, d-iii | |