

MCQOPTIONS
This section includes 26 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your GK knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
1. |
What sequence of the following instructions should be followed in development of a mathematical concept in elementary classes? |
A. | IV, III, I, II |
B. | III, IV, I, II |
C. | IV, III, II, I |
D. | III, I, II, IV |
Answer» C. IV, III, II, I | |
2. |
Which one of the following statements is true with respect to mathematics learning? |
A. | Mathematics is a difficult subject to learn. |
B. | Generally girls are weaker in mathematics. |
C. | Everybody can learn mathematics. |
D. | Mathematics can only be learnt by rigorous practice. |
Answer» D. Mathematics can only be learnt by rigorous practice. | |
3. |
To teach the Pythagoras theorem, a teacher has distributed a sheet on which four right - angled triangles were drawn and asks the child to find the relationship between the sides of a triangle. |
A. | inductive method |
B. | deductive method |
C. | lecture method |
D. | laboratory method |
Answer» B. deductive method | |
4. |
The assessment of what children learn in mathematics in primary classes should not focus on- |
A. | understanding of the mathematical concepts |
B. | development of mathematical language |
C. | preciseness in answering mathematics problems |
D. | development of reasoning skills |
Answer» D. development of reasoning skills | |
5. |
Which of the following is not a mathematical process. |
A. | Memorisation. |
B. | Estimation. |
C. | Transposition. |
D. | Visualisation. |
Answer» B. Estimation. | |
6. |
Which children are taught mathematics they must:- |
A. | Sit quietly and listen |
B. | Ensure that they understand the basis of each process |
C. | Workout the problems as shown on the blackboard |
D. | Try to remember the processes |
Answer» C. Workout the problems as shown on the blackboard | |
7. |
As per the vision statement of NCF 2005, School Mathematics does not take place in a situation, where children? |
A. | Learn to enjoy mathematics |
B. | See Mathematics as a part of their daily life experience |
C. | Pose and solve meaningful problems |
D. | Memorise formulae and algorithms |
Answer» E. | |
8. |
'Data handling' at upper primary stage focuses on? |
A. | Data organisation only |
B. | Techniques of data collection |
C. | Data collection organisation and interpretation |
D. | Data interpretation only |
Answer» D. Data interpretation only | |
9. |
Who was the Propounder of five steps approach of Lesson Planning? |
A. | Herbart |
B. | Bloom |
C. | Crowder |
D. | Bossing |
Answer» B. Bloom | |
10. |
Correlation among topics to the same branch of Mathematics is known as ______? |
A. | Co - Lateral Correlation |
B. | Multi- Lateral Correlation |
C. | Uni - Lateral Correlation |
D. | Semi - Lateral Correlation |
Answer» B. Multi- Lateral Correlation | |
11. |
Which one of the following is an Autocratic Teaching strategy of Teaching Mathematics? |
A. | Problem Solving Strategy |
B. | Lecture Strategy |
C. | Heuristic Strategy |
D. | Group Discussion Strategy |
Answer» C. Heuristic Strategy | |
12. |
Unit plan for teaching mathematics is done in the _______? |
A. | post-instructional phase |
B. | pre-instructional phase |
C. | teaching-learning phase |
D. | evaluation phase |
Answer» C. teaching-learning phase | |
13. |
Mathemacs is the mirror of civilizaon and culiure was stated by? |
A. | bacon |
B. | Euclid |
C. | Hogben |
D. | berthelot |
Answer» D. berthelot | |
14. |
Which of the following methods is not advisable for a mathematics teacher since it takes the form of a 'one man's show' ? |
A. | Lecture method |
B. | Heuristic method |
C. | Project method |
D. | Laboratory method |
Answer» B. Heuristic method | |
15. |
.............learn by actually experiencing or carrying out physical activities? |
A. | Kinesthetic learners |
B. | Auditory leaners |
C. | Sequential learners |
D. | Visual learners |
Answer» B. Auditory leaners | |
16. |
Psycho - motor activities under mathematics deals with ? |
A. | Drawing only |
B. | Manipulating only |
C. | Model making only |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» E. | |
17. |
The maximum success of remedial teaching depends? |
A. | time and duration |
B. | the correct identification of causes of problem |
C. | knowledge of linguistic rules |
D. | remedial teaching materials |
Answer» C. knowledge of linguistic rules | |
18. |
Which one of the following characteristics is important for a good mathematics text book at the primary level? |
A. | It should be attractive and colourful |
B. | It must be thick and large |
C. | Concepts should be introduced through contexts |
D. | It should only contain numerous exercises to give rigorous practice |
Answer» D. It should only contain numerous exercises to give rigorous practice | |
19. |
Which one of the following statement strue with respect to mathematics learning? |
A. | Generally girls are weaker in mathematics |
B. | Everybody can learn mathematics |
C. | Mathematics Can only be learnt by rigorous practice |
D. | Mathematics is a difficult subject to learn |
Answer» C. Mathematics Can only be learnt by rigorous practice | |
20. |
Which one of the following manipulative tools is required to develop geometrical concepts of 'symmetry' and 'reflection' in Class IV? |
A. | Abacus |
B. | Two sided counter |
C. | Beads string |
D. | Dot paper |
Answer» E. | |
21. |
Van Hiele's levels refers to stages in the development of. |
A. | Geometrical thinking. |
B. | Fractions. |
C. | Number concept. |
D. | Place value. |
Answer» B. Fractions. | |
22. |
"This is not only possible but also it is necessary to apply Mathematics on Psychology." This statement is given by? |
A. | Marshal |
B. | Herbert |
C. | Kilpatrik |
D. | Ballard |
Answer» C. Kilpatrik | |
23. |
As per NCF 2005, teaching of numbers and operations on them, measurement of quantities, etc. at primary level caters to the- |
A. | narrow aim of teaching mathematics |
B. | higher aim of teaching mathematics |
C. | aim to mathematise the child's thought process |
D. | aim of teaching important mathematics |
Answer» B. higher aim of teaching mathematics | |
24. |
Which of the following is not an objective of teaching mathematics at primary level according to NCF, 2005. |
A. | Promoting logical thinking. |
B. | Preparing for learning higher and abstract mathematics. |
C. | Making mathematics part of child's life experiences. |
D. | Promoting problem - solving and problem - posing skills. |
Answer» C. Making mathematics part of child's life experiences. | |
25. |
Which of the following cannot be considered as a reason for fear and failure in mathematics. |
A. | Gender differences. |
B. | Classroom experiences. |
C. | Symbolic notations. |
D. | Structure of mathematics. |
Answer» B. Classroom experiences. | |
26. |
Which is the oldest among all the branches of mathematics? |
A. | Statistics |
B. | Algebra |
C. | Geometry |
D. | Arithmetic |
Answer» B. Algebra | |