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This section includes 47 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. |
_______ is the activity of breaking an observation or theory down into simpler concepts in order to understand it. |
A. | reductionism |
B. | evolution |
C. | creationism |
D. | analysis |
Answer» E. | |
2. |
For optimising learning outcomes which of the following factors have been identified as most effective in terms of research evidences in the global context? |
A. | Home related factors |
B. | School related factors |
C. | Teacher related factors |
D. | Supplementary technological devices related factors |
Answer» D. Supplementary technological devices related factors | |
3. |
By using audio-visual teaching aids: |
A. | Students become active in classroom learning |
B. | Teacher becomes active in teaching |
C. | Teaching becomes effective |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» E. | |
4. |
Brainstorming as a method can be used for: |
A. | Out-of-box thinking |
B. | Coherent thinking |
C. | Generating new ideas in the area of interest |
D. | Critical thinking |
Answer» D. Critical thinking | |
5. |
Modern teaching support system includes : |
A. | Smart Boards |
B. | Green Boards |
C. | Charts |
D. | Maps |
Answer» B. Green Boards | |
6. |
In which approach to learning, teachers are also co-learners with the students? |
A. | Collaborative learning approach |
B. | Learner centred approach |
C. | Cooperative learning approach |
D. | Learning centred approach |
Answer» E. | |
7. |
'Explain the purpose of the task' comes under which stage of productive computer session? |
A. | Stage 2 |
B. | Stage 1 |
C. | Stage 4 |
D. | Stage 3 |
Answer» C. Stage 4 | |
8. |
On which of the following parameters, a teacher should measure the success of his/her lesson plan to encourage discovery learning among his/her students?I. Increase in relevance of questions asked by students.II. Conviction in students in challenging opinions of other students, teacher and textbooks.III. Frequency with which students ask question. |
A. | I, II and III |
B. | I and II |
C. | I and III |
D. | II and III |
Answer» B. I and II | |
9. |
Education would be meaningful when it is ______ centric. |
A. | Curriculum |
B. | Society |
C. | Student |
D. | Teacher |
Answer» D. Teacher | |
10. |
Curriculum is a |
A. | a textbook |
B. | a book of do’s and don’ts for teachers |
C. | a programme of study |
D. | a book of intelligent criticism |
Answer» D. a book of intelligent criticism | |
11. |
In learning centred approach to learning, students are expected to take the overall responsibility for learning and assessment. In which way this helps students?I. Students become self-directed lifelong learnersII. Students become proficient with all information literacy skillsIII. Students can and do assess their own learning |
A. | II and III |
B. | I and II |
C. | I and III |
D. | I, II and III |
Answer» E. | |
12. |
Expand RUSA. |
A. | Rastriya Unnata Samskriti Abhiyan |
B. | Rastriya Uchchtar Shikshan Abhiyan |
C. | Rastriya Unnata Stree Abhiyan |
D. | Rastriya Uchcha Sahitya Abhiyan |
Answer» C. Rastriya Unnata Stree Abhiyan | |
13. |
Lecture method is least effective in the learning of the following |
A. | Aptitudes |
B. | Attitudes |
C. | Relationships |
D. | Skill |
Answer» E. | |
14. |
Given below are two statements, one is labeled as Assertion A and the other is labeled as Reason RAssertion A: Nowadays many online courses are available and their popularity is increasingReason R: Selecting the right course from many such, is a big challengeIn light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below |
A. | Both A a nd 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. | A is correct but R is not correct |
D. | A is not correct but R is correct |
Answer» C. A is correct but R is not correct | |
15. |
From the following list of methods of teaching used in institutions of higher learning, identify those which are learner-centeredA. Project workB. Chalk and talkC. Lecturing with audio-visualD. Computer-aided instructionE. Simulation and role-playing Choose the correct answer from the options given below: |
A. | B, C and D only |
B. | D and E only |
C. | A, B and C only |
D. | C, D and E only |
Answer» C. A, B and C only | |
16. |
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled Reason RAssertion A: In group discussions, some participants enter the fray with big chips on their shouldersReason R: These are antagonistic people who are calm and listedIn the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below |
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. | A is correct but R is not correct |
D. | A is not correct but R is correct |
Answer» D. A is not correct but R is correct | |
17. |
Following are the stages of Project Method in Teaching of Mathematics without any logical order - a. Choosing and purposing the Projectb. Executing the Projectc. Providing a situationd. Planning of the Projecte. Recording of the Projectf. Evaluation of the ProjectOut of the following which alternative shows correct sequence of the above mentioned stages of Project Method? |
A. | a b c d e f |
B. | b c d e f a |
C. | c a d b f e |
D. | c a d b e f |
Answer» D. c a d b e f | |
18. |
In which level of teaching there is optimum scope for cognitive interchange requiring analysis and synthesis? |
A. | Memory level teaching |
B. | Understanding level teaching |
C. | Reflective level teaching |
D. | Autonomous development level teaching |
Answer» D. Autonomous development level teaching | |
19. |
In which of the following areas of learning, does Co-operative approach have a positive effect?I. Academic achievementII. Collaborative behaviourIII. Cross-cultural understandingIV. Relationship and attitudes towards disabled students |
A. | II, III and IV |
B. | I, III and IV |
C. | I, II and III |
D. | I, II, III and IV |
Answer» E. | |
20. |
Most effective teaching aid is |
A. | non-projected |
B. | direct experience |
C. | projected |
D. | none of these |
Answer» C. projected | |
21. |
_________ are useful for working on and displaying flannelgraph. |
A. | English |
B. | Word |
C. | Card board |
D. | Board |
Answer» C. Card board | |
22. |
One essential feature of a good teaching aid is: |
A. | Low cost |
B. | Popular |
C. | Involving participation of maximum senses |
D. | Easy to handle |
Answer» D. Easy to handle | |
23. |
By reflective teaching learner: |
A. | updates skills to be competent |
B. | will be a good achiever in his examination |
C. | will internalise knowledge and be judgemental |
D. | will get content mastery |
Answer» D. will get content mastery | |
24. |
A ______ is a large piece of paper or a board which is made into a poster or a picture by sticking on illustrations. |
A. | Word stars |
B. | Collage |
C. | Dialogues |
D. | Vocabulary charts |
Answer» C. Dialogues | |
25. |
________ refers to methodologies and environments in which learners engage in a common task where each individual finds out and is accountable to each other. |
A. | Co-operative learning |
B. | Learning centred learning |
C. | Collaborative learning |
D. | Learner centred learning |
Answer» D. Learner centred learning | |
26. |
Given below are two statementsStatement I: ICT based 'teaching support system' has the potential to optimize learning outcomesStatement II: Recent research has reported that factors relating to social competence contribute more to learning than mere cognitive intelligence doesIn light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below |
A. | Both Statement I and II are true |
B. | Both Statement I and II are false |
C. | Statement I is true but Statement II is false |
D. | Statement I is false but Statement II is true |
Answer» B. Both Statement I and II are false | |
27. |
IDEAL model for problem solving was developed by ______. |
A. | Bandura |
B. | Ballard |
C. | Bransford |
D. | Lev Vygotsky |
Answer» D. Lev Vygotsky | |
28. |
Match the following national co-ordinators of SWAYAM (List 1) with their distinguishing Programmes (List II):List I(Basis)List II(Description)A) NPTELi) School EducationB) CECii) Engineering ProgrammeC) NCERT and NIOSiii) Teacher Training ProgrammeD) NITTRiv) Undergraduate EducationChoose the correct option from those given below: |
A. | A-iii, B-ii, C-iv, D-i |
B. | A-ii, B-iv, C-i, D-iii |
C. | A-i, B-iii, C-ii, D-iv |
D. | A-iv, B-i, C-iii, D-ii |
Answer» C. A-i, B-iii, C-ii, D-iv | |
29. |
______ figure has two triangular faces (one at the top and one at the bottom) generally known as bases and three rectangular faces perpendicular to the triangular end. |
A. | Prism |
B. | Frustum |
C. | Pyramid |
D. | Cylinder |
Answer» B. Frustum | |
30. |
International Literacy Day is celebrated every year on |
A. | 8th March |
B. | 8th June |
C. | 8th November |
D. | 8th September |
Answer» E. | |
31. |
According to the brainstorming technique, which one of the following is not one of the four principles of 'suffusion state'? |
A. | Hitchhiking is allowed |
B. | Creative situations develop |
C. | Criticism is avoided |
D. | Force on being feverish |
Answer» C. Criticism is avoided | |
32. |
A child takes a favourite book and retells the ‘story’ often by using pictures as cues. At what process/stage/component does she/he demonstrate? |
A. | Narrative |
B. | Syntactic awareness |
C. | Emergent reading |
D. | Phonological awareness |
Answer» D. Phonological awareness | |
33. |
Match the elements in List- I with that of List- II and choose the correct alternative.List - IList - IIa) Lecturingi) Working in groupsb) Project Methodii) Small steps with feedbackc) Heuristic Methodiii) Economical and time-savingd) Programmed Learningiv) Prof. Armstrong |
A. | (a) - (iii), (b) - (i), (c) - (ii), (d) - (iv) |
B. | (a) - (iii), (b) - (i), (c) - (iv), (d) - (ii) |
C. | (a) - (ii), (b) - (iii), (c) - (iv), (d) - (i) |
D. | (a) - (i), (b) - (iii), (c) - (ii), (d) - (iv) |
Answer» C. (a) - (ii), (b) - (iii), (c) - (iv), (d) - (i) | |
34. |
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are : |
A. | flexible and open form of self-directed, online learning designed for mass participation |
B. | flexible and open form of teacher-directed, online learning designed for mass participation |
C. | flexible and open form of self-directed, off-line learning designed for mass participation |
D. | flexible and open form of teacher-directed, off-line learning designed for mass participation |
Answer» B. flexible and open form of teacher-directed, online learning designed for mass participation | |
35. |
In which case should each pupil require a copy of the storybook?I. Before the teacher has completed work on a story.II. After the teacher has completed the work on a story |
A. | Only I |
B. | Neither I nor II |
C. | Both I and II |
D. | Only II |
Answer» E. | |
36. |
'________’ is not a characteristic of good teaching aid. |
A. | It should be very small |
B. | It should be accurate in every respect |
C. | It should be easily portable |
D. | It should be upto date |
Answer» B. It should be accurate in every respect | |
37. |
Given below are two statements, one is labeled as Assertion A and the other is labeled as Reason RAssertion A: New media enhance opportunities to expand the learning environment unheard of beforeReason R: Learners can design their own learning processIn light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below |
A. | Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A |
B. | Both A and R are correct and R is NOT the correct explanation of A |
C. | A is correct but R is not correct |
D. | A is not correct but R is correct |
Answer» B. Both A and R are correct and R is NOT the correct explanation of A | |
38. |
In which of the following types of learning materials, the presentations are highly structured and individualised? |
A. | Textbooks prescribed by the universities |
B. | Journals and the articles recommended for readings |
C. | Writings of great thinkers selected for reflective readings |
D. | Programmed instructional and modular learning material |
Answer» E. | |
39. |
Computer based testing is essential to: |
A. | Make testing transparent, objective and efficient |
B. | Ease teacher from burden of evaluation |
C. | Prepare digitised evaluation sheets for speedy results |
D. | Minimuse human bias in testing |
Answer» E. | |
40. |
In a classroom, content produced for a specific user will lead to: |
A. | personality development |
B. | content filtering |
C. | personalisation |
D. | general academic integration |
Answer» D. general academic integration | |
41. |
In order to teach a topic you require a teaching aid which is not available in your institution. What would you do? |
A. | Tell the students about the aid and express your helplessness |
B. | Satisfy the students with verbal explanation |
C. | Ask the Headmaster (principal) to purchase that teaching aid immediately |
D. | Try hard to procure one from an institution nearby |
Answer» C. Ask the Headmaster (principal) to purchase that teaching aid immediately | |
42. |
Identify those teaching strategies which are learner-centredA. Cooperative learningB. Team teachingC. Laboratory based projectsD. Pair-share discussionsE. Lecturing with PowerPoint presentationsChoose the correct answer from the options given below: |
A. | A, B and C only |
B. | B, C and D only |
C. | A, C and D only |
D. | C, D and E only |
Answer» D. C, D and E only | |
43. |
Below is given a list of teaching methods and approaches. Which among them are individualized approaches?(i) Demonstration method(ii) Modular approach based teaching(iii) Programmed learning(iv) Personalized teaching(v) Collaborative methodSelect your answer from the options given below: |
A. | (i), (ii) and (iii) |
B. | (ii), (iii) and (iv) |
C. | (iii), (iv) and (v) |
D. | (i), (iii) and (v) |
Answer» C. (iii), (iv) and (v) | |
44. |
Dr Ramesh is Assistant Professor in one college and wishes to do refresher course in his subject. Which of the following will be useful to him? |
A. | ARPIT |
B. | MOODLE |
C. | NPTEL |
D. | ePG Pathashala |
Answer» B. MOODLE | |
45. |
A workshop is meant for: |
A. | Hands-on experience |
B. | Listening to scholarly lectures |
C. | Learning with interaction |
D. | Discussing one’s own work |
Answer» B. Listening to scholarly lectures | |
46. |
Identify the skills needed by present day teachers to make classroom teaching more efficient.(i) Knowledge of technology(ii) Use of technology in classroom transactions(iii) Knowledge of students needs(iv) Content Mastery |
A. | (i) and (iii) |
B. | (ii) and (iii) |
C. | (ii), (iii), and (iv) |
D. | (ii) and (iv) |
Answer» D. (ii) and (iv) | |
47. |
Match List I with List IIList IList IIICT Initiatives of Ministry of Human Resource DevelopmentTheir benefits for students and researchersA. SWAYAMI. To get hands-on experience in embedded systemB. SWAYAMPRABHAII. To get free books and curriculum-based – e-contentC. e – PG PathshalaIII. To watch high–quality educational programs 24 × 7.D. e - YantraIV. To earn credits through online coursesChoose the correct answer from the options given below: |
A. | A - III, B - IV, C - I, D - II |
B. | A - IV, B - III, C - II, D - I |
C. | A - II, B - I, C - IV, D - III |
D. | A - I, B - II, C - III, D - IV |
Answer» C. A - II, B - I, C - IV, D - III | |