Explore topic-wise MCQs in GK.

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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.
In the above situation, the teacher used

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