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551.

A teacher commands prestige, authority esteem and respect. He should make use of it through suggestion. He should not try to command respect through

A. Scholarship
B. Punishing and creating revolting situation
C. Experience
D. Tact
Answer» C. Experience
552.

The best way by a teacher to introduce a new subject by

A. Giving a broad outline of the subject
B. Relating it to daily life situation
C. Relating it to previously studied subject or course material
D. Any of these
Answer» E.
553.

Noise is known as

A. Transmitting barrier
B. Receiving barrier
C. Sender barrier
D. None of these
Answer» B. Receiving barrier
554.

The first important step in teaching is

A. Planning of representation of topic or subject
B. Organizing the background of students for the subject
C. Organizing the material to be taught
D. Knowing the background of students
Answer» E.
555.

Which of the following is/are true about teaching?

A. The analysis and assessment of teaching provide feedback for further improvement in teaching method
B. It is highly dominated by communication skill
C. It is a process not an act
D. All of these
Answer» E.
556.

On which of the following statements there is consensus among educators?

A. Disciplinary cases should be sent to the principal only when other means have failed
B. Disciplinary cases should never be sent to principal?s office
C. Disciplinary cases should be totally neglected in the class
D. None of these
Answer» B. Disciplinary cases should never be sent to principal?s office
557.

The project method of teaching is best associated with the philosophy of

A. John Dewey
B. Max Rafferty
C. Robert Hatchins
D. B.F. Skinner
Answer» B. Max Rafferty
558.

Of the following learning theories, the one that embodies the idea that the learning takes place through insight is known as

A. Gestalt
B. Stimulus-response
C. Connectionist
D. Pragmatic
Answer» B. Stimulus-response
559.

Which of the following is not a successful communicator?

A. One who presents material in a precise and clear way
B. One who is able to adapt himself according to the language of the communicate
C. One who knows a lot but is somewhat reserve in his attitude
D. One who sometimes becomes informal before the receiver and develops rapport
Answer» D. One who sometimes becomes informal before the receiver and develops rapport
560.

In the guidance of learning a teacher has many important roles. Which one of the following is the least important aspect of the teacher?s role in the guidance of learning?

A. The provision of continuous diagnostic and remedial help
B. The forestalling of habits
C. The provision of encouragement and moral support
D. The development of insight into what constitute the pitfalls and danger to be avoided
Answer» E.
561.

The main aim of teaching is :

A. To develop only reasoning
B. To develop only thinking
C. Both 1 and 2
D. To give information
Answer» D. To give information
562.

If in a research independent variables cannot be manipulated then it is known as

A. Experimental research
B. Non-experimental research
C. Pure or fundamental research
D. Exploratory research
Answer» C. Pure or fundamental research
563.

Of great importance in determining the amount of transference that occurs in learning is the

A. IQ of teacher
B. Knowledge of the teacher
C. Use of appropriate elements
D. Presence of identical elements
Answer» B. Knowledge of the teacher
564.

Some students are weak in studies. What will be your attitude towards them?

A. Strict
B. Lenient
C. Liberal
D. Lovable
Answer» B. Lenient
565.

You like teaching profession because

A. It has less responsibility
B. You are interested in it
C. It is easy
D. It provide you more holidays
Answer» C. It is easy
566.

Family is a means of

A. Informal education
B. Formal education
C. Non-formal education
D. Distance education
Answer» B. Formal education
567.

The experienced teachers do not require the detailed lesson plan of a topic because

A. They can teach in a good manner without its help
B. The number of curious students is very poor in the class
C. When they commit some mistake, they do not face any challenge from their students
D. They can equip themselves with brief outline as they gain specialisation in it through experience
Answer» E.
568.

The purpose of basic education scheme is

A. Universalization of primary education
B. To vocationalise the education
C. To fulfil basic need of persons through education
D. To make education compulsory for all
Answer» D. To make education compulsory for all
569.

It is advantage of giving home work that students

A. Remain busy at home
B. Study at home
C. May be checked for their progress
D. May develop habit of self-study
Answer» E.
570.

To maintain interest among students in class, a teacher should

A. Use blackboard
B. Discuss
C. Tell stories
D. Ask question
Answer» E.
571.

The aim of national council for teacher education is

A. To open college of education
B. To promote research in education
C. To maintain standards in colleges of education
D. To provide grant to colleges of education
Answer» D. To provide grant to colleges of education
572.

You have been selected in all the four professions given below. Where would you like to go?

A. Teacher
B. Police
C. Army
D. Bank
Answer» B. Police
573.

A backward child is a slow learner. He does not respond satisfactorily to the ordinary school curriculum and to the usual methods. The causes of this phenomena are

A. Poor intellectual ability and low intelligence
B. Physical defects and diseases
C. Emotional disturbance
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
574.

If majority of students in your class is weak you should

A. Not care about intelligent students
B. Keep your speed of teaching fast so that students comprehension level may increase
C. Keep your teaching slow which can also be helpful to bright students
D. Keep your teaching slow along with some extra guidance to bright people
Answer» E.
575.

A statistical measure based upon the entire population is called parameter while measure based on a sample is known as

A. Sample parameter
B. Inference
C. Statistic
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
576.

Which of the following is/are the qualities of teacher?

A. Teacher should be able to arrange subject matter in a logical way
B. Teacher should inspire his pupil
C. Teacher should have sweet, polite and clear voice
D. All of these
Answer» E.
577.

Suppose you want to investigate the working efficiency of nationalised bank in India, which one of the following would you follow?

A. Area sampling
B. Multi-stage sampling
C. Sequential sampling
D. Quota sampling
Answer» C. Sequential sampling
578.

This methodology trains the child to search facts, rules and principles led by his own efforts, organize the set of knowledge gained and delineate general rule. The aforesaid statement is about which of the following methodology of teaching?

A. Montessori
B. Kindergarten
C. Heuristic
D. Play way
Answer» D. Play way
579.

Which of the following institutions is responsible for the implementation of reforms in teaching profession?

A. University grants commission
B. National council for teacher's education
C. National council for educational research and training
D. National institute of educational planning and administration
Answer» E.
580.

The adage of maintaining good relations with others is

A. Sycophancy
B. Kaleidoscopic personality
C. Attractive features and mental make up
D. Control over emotion
Answer» D. Control over emotion
581.

Which one of the following languages can be the best medium of instruction at primary level?

A. National language(Hindi)
B. International language(English)
C. Regional language
D. Mother tongue
Answer» E.
582.

The test on the basis of which a teacher takes decision about the students is known as

A. Performance test
B. Institutional test
C. Revision test
D. Instructional test
Answer» B. Institutional test
583.

If the principal of your institution is not satisfied with your performance and charge you with the act of negligence of duties, how would you behave with him?

A. You would take revenge by giving physical and agony to him
B. You would neglect him
C. You would take a tough stand against the changes
D. You would keep yourself alert and make his efforts unfruitful
Answer» E.
584.

One of your colleagues is living in your locality but you have no affinity with him, the reason may be

A. His selfishness
B. His religious faith
C. His social rejection
D. His miserable behaviour and rural background
Answer» B. His religious faith
585.

The function of a teacher is in the order of :

A. Guiding the child, helping him towards progress and evaluation
B. Checking homework, guiding him and assigning further task
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of these
Answer» B. Checking homework, guiding him and assigning further task
586.

All of the following are advantages of teaching machines except

A. The control of cheating
B. Tracking of errors
C. The insurance of attention
D. Their universal use for different kinds of programmes
Answer» E.
587.

The term "least restrictive environment" refers to the education of the

A. Handicapped
B. Gifted
C. Early childhood youngsters
D. Retarded
Answer» B. Gifted
588.

If a girl student requests you to collect her posts at your address what would you like to do in this case?

A. You would not give permission as it is against your own principles
B. You will never allow her suspecting a foul game
C. As a teacher you will allow her
D. You will permit her because you may get in touch with her
Answer» D. You will permit her because you may get in touch with her
589.

The idea of basic education is propounded by

A. Dr. Zakir Hussain
B. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
C. Mahatma Gandhi
D. Rabindranath Tagore
Answer» D. Rabindranath Tagore
590.

A time bound testing programme for a students should be implemented in schools so that

A. The progress of the students should be informed to their parents
B. A regular practice can be carried out
C. The students can be trained for final examinations
D. The remedial programme can be adopted on the basis of the feedback from the results
Answer» E.
591.

Nine year olds are taller than seven year olds. This is an example of a reference drawn from

A. Vertical study
B. Cross-sectional study
C. Time series study
D. Experimental study
Answer» C. Time series study
592.

The research that applies the laws at the time of field study to draw more and more clear ideas about the problem is:

A. Applied research
B. Action research
C. Experimental research
D. None of these
Answer» B. Action research
593.

The main characteristic of scientific research is :

A. Empirical
B. Theoretical
C. Experimental
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
594.

The depth of any research can be judged by :

A. Title of the research
B. Objectives of the research
C. Total expenditure on the research
D. Duration of the research
Answer» C. Total expenditure on the research
595.

Bibliography given in a research report :

A. Shows vast knowledge of the researcher
B. Helps those interested in further research
C. Has no relevance to research
D. All the above
Answer» C. Has no relevance to research
596.

Research is

A. Searching again and again
B. Finding solution to any problem
C. Working in a scientific way to search for truth of any problem
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
597.

Which kind of research sampling can be used to obtain a representative sample?

A. Stratified sampling
B. Quota sampling
C. Systematic sampling
D. Simple random sampling
Answer» B. Quota sampling
598.

Scientific elucidation is the fundamental objective of which research characteristic?

A. Basic research
B. Long term research
C. Naturalistic inquiry
D. Holistic perspective
Answer» B. Long term research
599.

The review of the related study is important while undertaking a research because

A. It avoids repetition or duplication
B. It helps in understanding the gaps
C. It helps the researcher not to draw illogical conclusions
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
600.

The validity and reliability of a research will be at stake when

A. The author who is the source of information is biased, incompetent or dishonest
B. The incident was reported after a long period of time from that of its occurrence
C. The researcher himself is not competent enough to draw logical conclusions
D. All of the above
Answer» E.