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This section includes 657 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Testing Subject knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Who founded the 'Mexican Socialist Workers' Party' which was later named as 'Mexican Communist Party'? |
| A. | Jaya Prakash Narayan |
| B. | B.R. Ambedkar |
| C. | M.N. Roy |
| D. | Lenin |
| Answer» D. Lenin | |
| 2. |
Why did Gandhiji go to South Africa? |
| A. | On invitation by the Indians in South Africa. |
| B. | To study Bar-at-Law. |
| C. | To fight a case of a Gujarati Business-man. |
| D. | To visit South Africa with family. |
| Answer» D. To visit South Africa with family. | |
| 3. |
The process of Socialisation in Modern Society is1. Specific2. Universalistic3. Instrumental4. AscriptiveSelect the correct answer from the codes given below:Codes: |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 |
| B. | 2, 3, 4 |
| C. | 3, 4, 1 |
| D. | 4, 2, 1 |
| Answer» B. 2, 3, 4 | |
| 4. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the list.List - I (Type of Government) a. Military Regime b. Dynastic Regime c. Psuedo Democracy d. Liberal Democracy List - II (Principal Attributes) i. Based on deferenceii. Based on coercion iii. Trappings of a liberal democracy like periodic elections but power rests in the hands of oligarchy. iv. Voluntary participation in government process is extensive Codes:a b c d |
| A. | iiiiiiiv |
| B. | iiiiiiiv |
| C. | iviiiiii |
| D. | iiiiivii |
| Answer» C. iviiiiii | |
| 5. |
Whom did Lord Minto describe as the most 'dangerous man'? |
| A. | B.G. Tilak |
| B. | Aurobindo Ghosh |
| C. | Gandhiji |
| D. | Sardar Patel |
| Answer» C. Gandhiji | |
| 6. |
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (AS) and the other labelled as Reason (R):Assertion (AS): For behaviouralists, it was better to be wrong than vague.Reason (R): It was better to be vague than non-relevantly precise.Codes: |
| A. | Both (AS) and (R) are true and (R) is the right explanation of (AS). |
| B. | Both (AS) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (AS). |
| C. | (AS) is false, but (R) is true. |
| D. | (AS) is true, but (R) is false. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 7. |
Identify the correct sequence of Marx's Writings in ascending order:i. Contribution to the Critique of Political Economyii. Poverty of Philosophyiii. Thesis on Feuerbachiv. Communist ManifestoSelect the correct answer from the codes given below:Codes: |
| A. | i, ii, iii, iv |
| B. | ii, iii, iv, i |
| C. | iii, ii, iv, i |
| D. | iv, i, ii, iii |
| Answer» D. iv, i, ii, iii | |
| 8. |
Who among the following is not a principal character in Plato's Republic? |
| A. | Polemarchus |
| B. | Adeimantus |
| C. | Protagoras |
| D. | Glaucon |
| Answer» D. Glaucon | |
| 9. |
Who was the founder of Utilitarianism? |
| A. | Bentham |
| B. | James Mill |
| C. | David Hume |
| D. | Priestley |
| Answer» D. Priestley | |
| 10. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists:List - I (Authors) a. A. Arblaster b. C.B. Mac Pherson c. C. Pateman d. D. Held List - II (Books) i. Participation and Democratic Theoryii. Models of Democracyiii. The Real World of Democracy iv. Democracy Codes:a b c d |
| A. | iiiiiiiv |
| B. | iviiiiii |
| C. | iiiiviii |
| D. | iiiiviii |
| Answer» C. iiiiviii | |
| 11. |
Mr. A, a shoe salesman, is paid every week whereas Mr. B receives a commission for each pair of shoes he sells. Evidently Mr. A is paid on a _____ schedule of reinforcement, while Mr. B is paid on _____ schedule of reinforcement. |
| A. | Fixed ratio; fixed interval. |
| B. | Fixed interval; fixed ratio. |
| C. | Variable Variable-interval; ratio. |
| D. | Variable ratio; variable interval. |
| Answer» C. Variable Variable-interval; ratio. | |
| 12. |
Read each of the following two statements, Assertion (AS) and Reason (R). And indicate your answer using the codes given below:Assertion (AS): In the later part of his life Spearman observed that in a certain set of tests each test correlates higher with other tests within the set but lower with tests in other such sets.Reason (R): This may be because ofgroup factorswhich are of moderate degree of generality.Codes: |
| A. | Both (AS) and (R) are (R) is the correct explanation of (AS). |
| B. | Both (AS) and (R) are true, but Both (AS) (R) is not the correct explanation of (AS). |
| C. | (AS) is true, but (R) is false. |
| D. | (AS) is false, but (R) is true. |
| Answer» B. Both (AS) and (R) are true, but Both (AS) (R) is not the correct explanation of (AS). | |
| 13. |
Given below are two statements, the first labelled as Assertion (AS) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Indicate your answer using the codes given below:Assertion (AS): Long term memory system allows us to retain vast amounts of information for very long periods of time.Reason (R): Only information subjected to elaborative rehearsal or deep processing is transferred to long term memory.Codes: |
| A. | Both (AS) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (AS). |
| B. | Both (AS) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (AS). |
| C. | (AS) is true, but (R) is false. |
| D. | (AS) is false, but (R) is true. |
| Answer» B. Both (AS) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (AS). | |
| 14. |
Multiple components model of working memory, proposed by Baddeley, consists of which of the following components? |
| A. | Phenomenological field, central executive, sketch pad |
| B. | Phonological loop, central executive, Visuospatial sketch pad |
| C. | Phonological loop, central executive, retrieval cues |
| D. | Visuospatial sketch pad procedural memory field, episodic information |
| Answer» C. Phonological loop, central executive, retrieval cues | |
| 15. |
Read each of the following two statements, Assertion (AS) and Reason (R). And indicate your answer using the codes given below:Assertion (AS): In Scandinavian countries, parents do not beat children.Reason (R): Scandinavian countries have outlawed physical punishment by parents.Codes: |
| A. | Both (AS) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (AS). |
| B. | Both (AS) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (AS). |
| C. | (AS) is true, but (R) is false. |
| D. | (AS) is false, but (R) is true. |
| Answer» B. Both (AS) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (AS). | |
| 16. |
Match List - I with List - II and indicate your answer with the help of codes given below:List - I (Identity Status) p. Identity Achievement q. Fore closure r. Diffusion s. Moratorium List - II (Explanation) 1. Commitment after crisis 2. Commitment without crisis 3. No crisis, no commitment 4. Crisis, but lack of commitmentCodes: p q r s |
| A. | 3 1 4 2 |
| B. | 2 3 1 4 |
| C. | 2 1 3 4 |
| D. | 3 4 1 2 |
| Answer» D. 3 4 1 2 | |
| 17. |
Which of the following scale/s is/are found in Eysenck's EPQ but not in Costa and McCrae's NEO-PI-R?1. Agreeableness2. Extraversion3. Psychoticism4. Lie |
| A. | 3 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 3 and 4 only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 18. |
Match List - I with List - II and indicate your answer with the help of codes given below:List - I (Process/Phenomenon) p. Grouping of similar objects, events q. Logical rule of solving problem r. Thumb-rule of solving problem s. Realization of solution to problem List - II (Psychological Name)1. Concept 2. Insight 3. Heuristic 4. AlgorithmCodes: p q r s |
| A. | 1 2 3 4 |
| B. | 1 3 4 2 |
| C. | 1 4 2 3 |
| D. | 1 4 3 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 19. |
The Chess Master selects his next move by considering moves that would threaten his opponent's queen.His opponent, a chess-playing computer selects its next move by considering all possible moves. The chess master is using ____ and the computer is using _____. |
| A. | Algorithm ; heuristic |
| B. | Prototype ; mental set |
| C. | Mental set ; prototype |
| D. | Heuristic ; algorithm |
| Answer» E. | |
| 20. |
Archetype is: |
| A. | Definite mythological image or motif. |
| B. | Approximate mythological image or motif. |
| C. | Tendency to form mythological image or motif that is fixed. |
| D. | Tendency to form mythological image or motif that varies in great detail without losing their basic pattern. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 21. |
Which of the following is not scored for 'Determinants' in Rorschach Ink Blot Test? |
| A. | Space |
| B. | Form (Negative) |
| C. | Inanimate Movement |
| D. | Human Movement |
| Answer» B. Form (Negative) | |
| 22. |
A verbal message passes through various parts of brain for final audibility.I. Inferior ColliculiII. Medial Geniculate Body Auditory CortexIII. PrimaryIV. Superior OlivesCodes: |
| A. | I, II, III, IV |
| B. | III, II, I, IV |
| C. | II, III, I, IV |
| D. | IV, I, II, III |
| Answer» E. | |
| 23. |
Where is the borderline between deficiency and growth needs among Maslow's fives? |
| A. | Safety needs and needs to belong |
| B. | Safety needs and physiological needs |
| C. | Esteem needs and self-actualization |
| D. | Needs to belong and esteem needs |
| Answer» E. | |
| 24. |
Match List - I with List - II and indicate your answer with the help of codes given below:List - I (Phenomenon) p. Two factor theory q. Multifactor Theory of Intelligence r. Structure of Intellect Model s. Level Theory of IntelligenceList - II (Psychologist) 1. Thurston 2. Jensen 3. Spearman 4. GuilfordCodes: p q r s |
| A. | 2 3 1 4 |
| B. | 1 2 4 3 |
| C. | 4 3 2 1 |
| D. | 3 1 4 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 25. |
Children first demonstrate a rudimentary understanding of syntax during the _____ stage. |
| A. | Babbling |
| B. | One-word |
| C. | Two-word |
| D. | Three-word |
| Answer» D. Three-word | |
| 26. |
Which of the following approaches emphasize the role of unconscious infeelings and thoughtsof an individual? |
| A. | Cognitive |
| B. | Developmental |
| C. | Humanistic |
| D. | Psychoanalytic |
| Answer» E. | |
| 27. |
Which part of the brain is responsible for transferring short term memory to long term memory? |
| A. | Amygdala |
| B. | Hypothalamus |
| C. | Hippocampus |
| D. | Cerebellum |
| Answer» D. Cerebellum | |
| 28. |
Read each of the following two statements, Assertion (AS) and Reason (R). And indicate your answer using the codes given below:Assertion (AS): Though not infallible, polygraph tests are administered to infer the truthfulness of the subject's responses.Reason (R): The assumption is that lying will be associated with lesser sympathetic activation.Codes: |
| A. | Both (AS) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (AS). |
| B. | Both (AS) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (AS). |
| C. | (AS) is true, but (R) is false. |
| D. | (AS) is false, but (R) is true. |
| Answer» D. (AS) is false, but (R) is true. | |
| 29. |
In a multiple choice achievement test, item-remainder correlation can be best obtained through |
| A. | Point-bi-serial correlation |
| B. | Efficient phi co |
| C. | Contingency coefficient |
| D. | Rank difference correlation |
| Answer» B. Efficient phi co | |
| 30. |
Which of the following can be employed to assess the vocational interests of the subjects in guidance and counseling set up?1. EPPS2. SVIB3. DAT4. GATB |
| A. | 2 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 3 and 4 only |
| D. | 2, 3 and 4 only |
| Answer» B. 1 and 2 only | |
| 31. |
Given below are two statements, the first labelled as Assertion (AS) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Indicate your answer using the codes given below:Assertion (AS): The usual educational evaluation is aimed at maximizing examiner variance.Reason (R): Examiner variance is reduced with higher inter-scorer reliability.Codes: |
| A. | Both (AS) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (AS). |
| B. | Both (AS) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (AS). |
| C. | (AS) is true, but (R) is false. |
| D. | (AS) is false, but (R) is true. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 32. |
Which of the following concepts are related with Cattel's theory of Personality?1. Dynamic Lattice2. Specification Equation3. Orthogonal Rotation4. Ergs |
| A. | 2 and 4 |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 33. |
What are the immediate causes of the experience (feeling) of emotion as per James-Lange theory?1. Reception of sensory stimuli by the cortex2. Interpretation of sensory stimuli by the cortex3. Changes in the visceral organs via the Autonomic Nervous System4. Changes in the skeletal muscles via the Somatic Nervous SystemCodes: |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1 and 3 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 34. |
Out of the following, which approach used in assessment of intelligence, is oldest one? |
| A. | Psychometric Approach |
| B. | Biological Approach |
| C. | Culture Fair |
| D. | Chronometric Analysis |
| Answer» E. | |
| 35. |
Match motivation constructs/concepts with their description and select the correct answer using the codes given below:List - I (Concepts) p. Instincts q. Needs r. Drives s. Incentives List - II(Description) 1. Expectations of desired outcome. 2. Push us to action. 3. Are innate.4. Create tension. Codes: p q r s |
| A. | 1 2 34 |
| B. | 3 4 2 1 |
| C. | 3 4 2 1 |
| D. | 3 2 4 1 |
| Answer» D. 3 2 4 1 | |
| 36. |
Given below are two statements, the first labelled as Assertion (AS) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Indicate your answer using the codes given below:Assertion (AS): It is believed that function of damaged brain cells is irrecoverable.Reason (R): Brain cells do not have Neurilemma.Codes: |
| A. | And (R) Both (AS) and (R) are true is the correct explanation of (AS). |
| B. | Both (AS) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (AS). |
| C. | (AS) is true, but (R) is false. |
| D. | (AS) is false, but (R) is true. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 37. |
Match List-I with List-II and indicate your answer by using the codes given below:List - I (Perceptual Theory) p. Spinal Gate Control Theory q. Sensory Conflict Theory r. Information Storage size Theory s. Young Helmholtz Theory List - II (Explanation)1. A theory proposed to explain motion sickness. 2. There are three sets of receptors that respond differently to different wavelengths.3. Theory of pain that focuses on afferent nerve impulses transmission from the skin to the spinal cord.4. Perception of time is constructed from the amount of memory storage. Codes: p q r s |
| A. | 1 2 3 4 |
| B. | 3 1 4 2 |
| C. | 4 3 2 1 |
| D. | 4 1 2 3 |
| Answer» C. 4 3 2 1 | |
| 38. |
Who among the following presented decisive experimental evidence for exploration and curiosity to be motivational concepts? |
| A. | Fantz |
| B. | Lorenz |
| C. | Gibson |
| D. | Harlow |
| Answer» E. | |
| 39. |
Which one of the following explanation may be considered as relatively appropriate for determining intelligence? |
| A. | Main contribution of genetic factors and only negligible contribution of environmental factors. |
| B. | Considerable contribution of genetic factors and some contribution of economic factors. |
| C. | Some contribution of genetic factors and main contribution of social and other factors. |
| D. | Major contributionof genetic factors and some contribution of environmental factors. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 40. |
Which of the following is most effective in conditioning? |
| A. | Backward Conditioning |
| B. | Delayed Conditioning |
| C. | Simultaneous Conditioning |
| D. | Trace Conditioning |
| Answer» C. Simultaneous Conditioning | |
| 41. |
In the present era of competitive marketing some of the companies are offering door-to-door sales services. In such case which kind of reinforcement schedule is practiced by the company for their sales executives? |
| A. | Fixed-ratio schedule |
| B. | Fixed-interval schedule |
| C. | Variable-ratio schedule |
| D. | Variable-interval schedule |
| Answer» D. Variable-interval schedule | |
| 42. |
Match the Lis I with List - II and indicate your answer with the help of codes given below:List - I (Phenomena) p. If studying is followed by a high grade on exam, then the incidence of studying before exams will increase. q. If leaving from room removes you from a noisy roommate, then the time you spend away from room will increase. r. If your teacher embarasses you for asking question in the class, then the likelihood of asking the questions in the class will decrease. s. If your parent withholds affection whenever you watch TV, the time you spend in front of TV will decrease. List - II (Type of enforcements and Punishment) 1. Punishment2. Positive Reinforcement3. Omission Training4. Negative Reinforcement Codes: p q r s |
| A. | 2 4 3 1 |
| B. | 1 2 3 4 |
| C. | 4 1 2 3 |
| D. | 1 2 3 4 |
| Answer» D. 1 2 3 4 | |
| 43. |
Which part of the brain is responsible for skilled movements? |
| A. | Thalamus |
| B. | Prefrontal cortex |
| C. | Pons |
| D. | Cerebellum |
| Answer» E. | |
| 44. |
Match the following items of List - with List - II and indicate your answer with the help of given code given below:List - I (Neurotransmitter) p. Acetylcholine q. Serotonin r. Adrenalin s. Dopamine List - II(Location)1. Mid brain 2. Autonomic nervous system 3. Brain Stem 4. Neuromuscular junction Codes: s p q r |
| A. | 1 2 3 4 |
| B. | 4 3 2 1 |
| C. | 3 2 1 4 |
| D. | 2 4 1 3 |
| Answer» C. 3 2 1 4 | |
| 45. |
Out of the following, who has not explained intelligence as having more than one component at higher order level? |
| A. | Cattell |
| B. | Guilford |
| C. | Jensen |
| D. | Thurston |
| Answer» E. | |
| 46. |
The relative apparent motion of objects in the visual field as the viewer moves the head is called ____ |
| A. | Image retina system |
| B. | Accommodation |
| C. | Motion parallax |
| D. | The eye-head system |
| Answer» D. The eye-head system | |
| 47. |
Match List - I with List - II and indicate your answer by using the codes given below:List - I (Illusions) p. Ames Illusion q. Muller-Layer Illusion r. Ponzo Illusion s. Moon Illusion List - II (Explanations)1. Angle of regard hypothesis2. Framing effects 3. Perspective Constancy Theory4. Transaction Codes: p q r s |
| A. | 3 1 4 2 |
| B. | 2 1 4 3 |
| C. | 4 3 2 1 |
| D. | 3 4 1 2 |
| Answer» D. 3 4 1 2 | |
| 48. |
What are the variables affecting the Stroboscopic movement perception? |
| A. | Intensity of light flashes only. |
| B. | The physical distance separating light flashes and time interval between the flashes only. |
| C. | Both A and B. |
| D. | Neither A nor B. |
| Answer» B. The physical distance separating light flashes and time interval between the flashes only. | |
| 49. |
Match List - I with List - II and indicate your answer with the help of codes given below:List - I (Description) p. Stimuli associated with information stored in memory that can aid in its recall. q. Information entered into memory in one setting is easier to recall in that setting than in others r. Our physical state serve as retrieval cues for information stored in long term memory. s. Retrieval of information is successful to the extent that the retrieval cues match the cues the learner used during learning phase. List - II (Phenomena) 1. State dependent retrieval.2. Encoding Specificity principle 3. Retrieval cues4. Context dependent memoryCodes: p q r s |
| A. | 3 4 1 2 |
| B. | 4 2 3 1 |
| C. | 1 3 4 2 |
| D. | 4 1 2 3 |
| Answer» B. 4 2 3 1 | |
| 50. |
Working memory involves which of the following? |
| A. | Storage capacity and Biographical information |
| B. | Semantic information and Processing capacity |
| C. | Storage capacity and Processing capacity |
| D. | Biographical information and Semantic information |
| Answer» D. Biographical information and Semantic information | |