Epistemology is the branch of philosophy which deals with the theories of :
A
Realitty
B
Existence
C
Knowledge
D
Values
Question 2Single Answer
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R). Assertion (A) : Philosophy helps in determining aims of education Reason (R) : Education depends mostly on Philosophy.
In the context of the two statements, which one of the following is correct ?
A
Codes :
Both (A) and (R) are true.
B
Both (A) and (R) are false.
C
(A) is true but (R) is false.
D
(A) is false but (R) is true.
Question 3Single Answer
"Things as they are and as they are likely to be encountered in life rather than words" was the slogan of the :
A
Pragmatists
B
Realists
C
Idealists
D
Existentialists
Question 4Single Answer
An existentialistic teacher should emphasize on :
I. Freedom
II. Responsibility
III. Subjective feelings
IV. Cooperative living
In the above which combination is correct ?
A
Codes ;
I & II are correct.
B
I & III are correct.
C
I, II & III are correct.
D
II, III & IV are correct.
Question 5Single Answer
Who advocated the creation of a classless society ?
A
Plato
B
Auguste Comte
C
M.K. Gandhi
D
Karl Marx
Question 6Single Answer
The Vedas teach us that :
A
Creation is without beginning
B
Creation is without an end.
C
Creation is without beginning and without an end.
D
Creation has a definite beginning and also an end.
Question 7Single Answer
According to Samkhya philosophy, the sequence of creation is as under :
A
Purusa, Prakrati, Ahankar, Mahat
B
Prakrati, Purusa, Ahankar, Mahat
C
Prakrati, Purusa, Mahat, Ahankar
D
Purusa, Prakrati, Mahat, Ahankar
Question 8Single Answer
Match the following : List-I List-II (Buddhist Concept) (Meaning/Example)
(a) Arya Satya 1.Namrupa
(b) Dwadash Nidan 2.Samadhi
(c) Ashtanga Marg 3.Samyaka Vyayam
(d) Niruana 4.Controlling of breath
5.Sorrow in life
A
Code :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
2 4 1 3
B
5 1 3 2
C
5 1 4 2
D
1 5 4 3
Question 9Single Answer
Critically judge the following : Assertion (A) : All Muslim Women need to go to school. Reason (R) : Muslim Philosophy lays emphasis on the equality of all-men or women.
A
Codes :
Both (A) and (R) are true.
B
Both (A) and (R) are false.
C
Statement (A) is true but (R) is false.
D
Statement (A) is false but (R) is true.
Question 10Single Answer
In Tagorian Education System the child learns better by :
I. Debates and Discussion
II. Reading, Writing and Speaking
III. Dance, Drama and Music
IV. Travelling and interacting with nature.
In the context of the above, which statements are true ?
A
All I, II, III and IV are true.
B
Statements I, III and IV are true.
C
Statements I, II and III are true.
D
Statements II, III and IV are true.
Question 11Single Answer
The right to free and compulsory educatiion for children between age group of 6 to 14 has been inserted in Indian Constitution as :
A
Article 46
B
Article 16
C
Article 45A
D
Article 21A
Question 12Single Answer
Who advocated the logical analysis of language for getting the true meaning ?
A
A.J. Ayer
B
Bertrand Russel
C
Morris L. Biggie
D
G.E. Moore
Question 13Single Answer
Sociology of Education is :
A
A branch of Anthropology
B
A study of the Society
C
An analysis of Sociological processes involved in the institutions of Education.
D
A science which studies primitive societies.
Question 14Single Answer
Schools are basically social institutions as :
A
They preserve and instil the values of our culture in future generations.
B
They suggest ways and means for social progress.
C
They suggest solutions to social problems.
D
They are established by the society.
Question 15Single Answer
Which is not a criterion used consistently for placing people in a particular social class ?
A
Race
B
Religion
C
Knowledge
D
Wealth
Question 16Single Answer
Which of the following is not the aspects of child development?
A
Physical development
B
Social development
C
Cognitive development
D
Maturity
Question 17Single Answer
Development can be described as growth in
A
cognitive state
B
physical state
C
social state
D
All of the above
Question 18Single Answer
Which of the following is not correct about meaning of development?
A
It is a series of changes as a result of maturity
B
It is a series of changes as a result of experience
C
It is a mere progressive series of changes
D
None of the above
Question 19Single Answer
Development sequence starts with ...... and ends with ......
A
ovum-sperm, zygote
B
ovum - sperm, blastocyst
C
blastocyst, zygote
D
ovum - sperm, fertilisation
Question 20Single Answer
The feeling of shame and pride develops in ........ stage.
A
infancy
B
childhood
C
adolescence
D
adulthood
Question 21Single Answer
The major difference about the concept of development between JE Anderson and E Hurlock is that Anderson considers it as ......... and Hurlock considers it as ...
A
growth and behavioural changes, processes for maturing an organism
B
growth and behavioural changes, growth and changes relating to maturity
C
growth and changes relating to maturity processes for maturing an organism
D
None of the above
Question 22Single Answer
Which of the given statement is partially correct about the characteristics of development?
A
Each phase of development has its own variable
B
Development is a process that is continuous predictable and has individual differences
C
Each phase of development is with its own characteristic behaviour
D
Development is affected by cultural changes to a certain extent
Question 23Single Answer
Consider the statement about development in human beings
I. Upto adolescence.
II. Upto adulthood.
III. Throughout life.
Which of the statement(s) given above is correct?
A
Only I
B
Only II
C
Only III
D
None of these
Question 24Single Answer
Consider the given statement(s)
I. Mental development states that sensation is a gateway of knowledge.
II. Motor development accounts for the strength and speed.
III. Change in the individual behaviour due to maturation is learning.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A
Only I
B
Only Il
C
Only III
D
All of these
Question 25Single Answer
Choose the incorrect matching with the help of given codes
I. Physical nervous system and development endocrine glands
II. Adolescence love for exploration.
III. Early childhood : sensitive language development period.
A
Codes
l is incorrect matching
B
Both I, II are incorrect matching
C
Both II, III are incorrect matching
D
None of the above
Question 26Single Answer
Early childhood period is
A
sensitive to language development
B
crucial for maturity level
C
meant for learning through the forced behaviour
D
is complex in terms of growth and development cognitively
Question 27Single Answer
The age group 6 to 11 years falls under
A
early childhood
B
pre-natal age
C
later childhood
D
None of these
Question 28Single Answer
Consider the following statement(s)
I. Physical health and mental abilities are influencer of emotional development.
II. Fulfilling social expectations comes under social development.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A
Only I
B
Only II
C
Neither I nor II
D
Both I and II
Question 29Single Answer
In which of the following stages do children become active members of their peer group?
A
Adolescence
B
Adulthood
C
Early childhood
D
Childhood
Question 30Single Answer
Which of the following statements is not correct about development?
A
Each phase of the development has hazards
B
Development is not aided by stimulation
C
Development is affected by cultural changes
D
Each phase of the development has characteristic behavior
Hindi Language
Question 31Single Answer
'ऋ' अर् में बदलता है -
A
गुण संधि के अनुसार
B
यण संधि के अनुसार
C
वृद्धि संधि के अनुसार
D
अयादि संधि के अनुसार
Question 32Single Answer
निम्न में कौनसा नासिक्य व्यंजन है -
A
त्
B
न्
C
द्
D
भ्
Question 33Single Answer
निम्न में से उत्क्षिप्त व्यंजन है -
A
ल
B
ष
C
ड़
D
न
Question 34Single Answer
निम्न में से अल्प प्राण नहीं है -
A
ख
B
ग
C
च
D
द
Question 35Single Answer
तालव्य व्यंजन है-
A
ट ड द ढ
B
च छ ज झ
C
त थ द ध
D
प फ ब भ
Question 36Single Answer
'अ' स्वर का उच्चारण स्थान क्या है -
A
मूर्धा
B
कण्ठ
C
तालु
D
ओष्ठ
Question 37Single Answer
निम्लखित मे कंट- तालव्य स्वर कौनसे है ?
A
ए - ऐ
B
ए - ओ
C
ए - ऊ
D
त - द
Question 38Single Answer
जो धातु या शब्द के अंत में जोड़ा जाता है उसे कहते है ?
A
समास
B
अव्यय
C
उपसर्ग
D
प्रत्यय
Question 39Single Answer
प्रख्यात में प्रयुक्त उपसर्ग है -
A
प्र
B
त
C
प्रख
D
आत
Question 40Single Answer
'साखी' शब्द का तत्सम रूप है -
A
सखी
B
शाखा
C
राखी
D
साक्षी
Question 41Single Answer
किस क्रम में वृत्तमुखी स्वर नहीं है -
A
आ
B
ऊँ
C
ओ
D
औ
Question 42Single Answer
उपसर्ग का प्रयोग होता है -
A
शब्द के आदि में
B
शब्द के मध्य में
C
शब्द के अंत में
D
इनमे से कोई नहीं
Question 43Single Answer
'पंडित दूध पीता है' इस वाक्य में कारक है -
A
कर्म, करण
B
सम्प्रदान, सम्बन्ध
C
कर्ता, कर्म
D
इनमें से कोई नहीं
Question 44Single Answer
'ने' किस कारक का चिह्न है -
A
कर्ता
B
करण
C
सम्प्रदान
D
कर्म
Question 45Single Answer
'वह जहाँ चाहे, जाये; मुझे क्या लेना-देना।' यह कैसा वाक्य है -
A
संयुक्त वाक्य
B
सरल वाक्य
C
मिश्रित वाक्य
D
संयुक्त-मिश्रित वाक्य
Question 46Single Answer
बच्चों का सक्रिय शब्दकोश किसे कहते हैं ?
A
जिन शब्दों का अर्थ बच्चे जानते हैं
B
जिन शब्दों को बच्चे जानते हैं
C
जिन शब्दों का प्रयोग बच्चे जानते हैं
D
जिन शब्दों का अर्थ बच्चे जानते हैं और प्रयोग करते हैं
Question 47Single Answer
मोंटेसरी बच्चों की नियमित भाषा शिक्षा किस आयु पर शुरू करने के पक्ष में थी -
A
जन्म के कुछ दिन बाद
B
3 वर्ष की आयु पूरी करने पर
C
4 वर्ष की आयु पूरी करने पर
D
5 वर्ष की आयु पूरी करने पर
Question 48Single Answer
जेकाटाट प्रणाली में बच्चों को पढ़ना - लिखना सिखाना किससे शुरू किया जाता है ?
A
अक्षरों से
B
शब्दों से
C
वाक्यों से
D
इन सभी के एक साथ शिक्षण से
Question 49Single Answer
भाषा अर्जन के सम्बन्ध में कौन - सा कथन सत्य है ?
A
भाषा सीखना एक उद्देश्य होता है
B
समाज - सांस्कृतिक परिवेश के अनुसार अर्थ - ग्रहण की प्रक्रिया स्वाभाविक होती है
C
भाषा अर्जन में बच्चे को बहुत अधिक प्रयास करना पड़ता है
D
भाषा अर्जन में किसी अन्य भाषा का व्याघात होता है
Question 50Single Answer
प्राथमिक स्तर पर बच्चों को भाषा सिखाने का सर्वोपरि उद्देश्य है -
A
मुहावरे - लोकोक्तियों का ज्ञान प्राप्त करना
B
कहानी - कविताओं को दोहराने की कुशलता का विकास करना
C
तेज प्रवाह के साथ पढ़ने की योग्यता का विकास करना
D
अपनी बात को दूसरों के समक्ष अभिव्यक्त करने की कुशलता का विकास करना
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Hindi Language
Question 51Single Answer
बच्चे प्रारम्भ से ही -
A
एकभाषिक होते हैं
B
द्विभाषिक होते हैं
C
बहुभाषिक होते हैं
D
भाषा में कमजोर होते हैं
Question 52Single Answer
भाषा सीखने - सिखाने के संबंध में निम्नलिखित में से कौन - सा कथन सही है ?
A
बच्चे स्कूल आने से पूर्व ही भाषायी पूंजी से लैस होते हैं
B
बच्चे स्कूल आकर ही भाषा सीखते हैं
C
बच्चे अपने परिवार से ही भाषा सीखते हैं
D
बच्चे स्कूल में मानक भाषा का ही प्रयोग करते हैं
Question 53Single Answer
भाषा अर्जित करने की प्रक्रिया में किसका महत्व सर्वाधिक है ?
A
भाषा - कक्षा का
B
भाषा - प्रयोगशाला का
C
पाठ्य - पुस्तक का
D
समाज का
Question 54Single Answer
भाषा अर्जित करने में वाइगोत्सकी ने किस पर सबसे अधिक बल दिया है ?
A
भाषा की (पाठ्य - पुस्तक) पर
B
समाज में होने वाले भाषा प्रयोगों पर
C
परिवार में बोली जाने वाली भाषा पर
D
कक्षा में बोली जाने वाली भाषा पर
Question 55Single Answer
बच्चे अपनी बोलचाल की भाषा का अनुभव -
A
समाजए परिवार से प्राप्त करते हैं
B
विद्यालय से प्राप्त करते हैं
C
थोड़ा - बहुत रखते हैं
D
उपरोक्त में से कोई नहीं
Question 56Single Answer
भाषा अर्जन और भाषा अधिगम के सन्दर्भ में कौन - सा कथन सही नहीं है ।
A
सांस्कृतिक विभिन्नता भाषा - अर्जन और भाषा - अधिगम को प्रभावित करने वाला महत्वपूर्ण कारक है
B
भाषा - अर्जन में विभिन्न संकल्पनाएँ मातृभाषा में बनती हैं
C
भाषा - अधिगम में कभी भी अनुवाद का सहारा नहीं लिया जाता
D
भाषा - अर्जन सहज और स्वाभाविक होता है जबकि भाषा - अधिगम प्रयासपूर्ण होता है
Question 57Single Answer
प्राथमिक स्तर पर बच्चों की भाषायी क्षमताओं का विकास करने का अर्थ है -
A
भाषिक संरचनाओं पर अधिकार
B
भाषा - प्रयोग की कुशलता पर अधिकार
C
भाषा - अनुकरण की कुशलता पर अधिकार
D
भाषिक नियमों पर अधिकार
Question 58Single Answer
प्राथमिक स्तर पर बच्चों की भाषा शिक्षा के सन्दर्भ में निम्नलिखित में से कौन - सा कथन असत्य है ?
A
सुधार के नाम पर की जाने वाली टिप्पणियों के निरर्थक अभ्यास से बच्चों में अरुचि उत्पन्न हो सकती है
B
बच्चे समृद्ध भाषा - परिवेश में सहज और स्वाभाविकः रूप से भाषा में परिमार्जन कर लेंगे
C
बच्चे भाषा की जटिल और समृद्ध संरचनाओं के साथ विद्यालय आते हैं
D
बच्चों की भाषा - संकल्पनाओं और विद्यालय में प्रचलित भाषा परिवेश में विरोधाभास ही भाषा सीखने में सहायक होता है
Question 59Single Answer
भाषा अर्जन और भाषा अधिगम के सन्दर्भ में कौन - सा कथन सही नहीं है ?
A
सांस्कृतिक भिन्नता भाषा अर्जन और भाषा अधिगम को प्रभावित करने वाला महत्वपूर्ण कारक है
B
भाषा अर्जन में विभिन्न संकल्पनाएँ मातृभाषा में बनती हैं
C
भाषा अर्जन में कभी भी अनुवाद का सहारा नहीं लिया जाता
D
भाषा अर्जन सहज और स्वाभाविक होता है, जबकि भाषा अधिगम प्रयास पूर्ण होता है
Question 60Single Answer
भाषा सीखने के लिए कौन - सा कारक सर्वाधिक महत्वपूर्ण है ?
A
समृद्ध भाषिक वातावरण
B
भाषा के व्याकरणिक नियम
C
पाठ पर आधारित प्रश्नोत्तर
D
भाषा की पाठ्य पुस्तक
English Language
Question 61Single Answer
I go to Madurai by —– Vaigai Express
A
a
B
an
C
some
D
the
Question 62Single Answer
Have the car stolen!
A
Steal the car
B
You should have the stolen car
C
Get someone to steal the car
D
They have stolen the car
Question 63Single Answer
The payment was collected by the hardworking salesman.
A
The hardworking salesman collected the payment.
B
the salesman who worked heard was able to collect the payment.
C
to collect the payment the salesman had to work hard.
D
The hardworking salesman was able to collect the payment.
Question 64Single Answer
I had to stop all my work to complete this project.
A
All other work had to be stopped to complete this project by me
B
For completing this project all other work must be stopped
C
For completing this project I had to stop all my work
D
To complete this project all other work had been stopped by me
Question 65Single Answer
They have published the names of all the successful candidates.
A
The candidates who have succeeded their names they had published.
B
The names of all the successful candidates have been published by them
C
The candidates who have succeeded their names have been published by them.
D
The names of all the successful candidate were published by them.
Question 66Single Answer
The online shopping site lowered the prices.
A
Lowering of the prices was done by the online shopping site
B
The prices were lowered by the online shopping site
C
The prices had been lowered by the online shopping site
D
The prices have been lowered by the online shopping site
Question 67Single Answer
Who taught you to drive a truck ?
A
To drive a truck by whom were you taught?
B
Driving a truck by who were you taught?
C
Driving a truck by who were you being taught?
D
By whom were you taught to drive a truck?
Question 68Single Answer
We shall invite Suresh.
A
Suresh would be invited by us
B
Suresh would have been invited by us
C
Suresh will be invited by us
D
Suresh will have been invited by us
Question 69Single Answer
Dark clouds have overcast the evening sky.
A
By the dark clouds the evening sky was overcast.
B
The evening sky has been overcast by the dark clouds.
C
Dark clouds overcastted the evening sky.
D
The sky of the evening was overcasted by dark clouds.
Question 70Single Answer
The partners will celebrate their triumph tomorrow.
A
The triumph would be celebrated by the partners a day before
B
The triumph would be celebrated by the partners a day after
C
The triumph would have been celebrated by the partners a day after
D
The triumph will have been celebrated by the partners tomorrow
Question 71Single Answer
Why did break the vase?
A
why is the vase broken by him
B
why was the vase broken by him
C
why had been the vase broken by him
D
why has been the vase broken by him
Question 72Single Answer
Mariam was writing a note to her boss.
A
A note was written to her boss by Mariam
B
A note was wrote by Mariam to her boss
C
A note was being written by Mariam to her boss
D
A note was written by Mariam to her boss
Question 73Single Answer
The baby really enjoys that music.
A
That music was really enjoyed by the baby.
B
That music was really being enjoyed by the baby.
C
That music is really enjoyed by the baby.
D
This music was really enjoyed by the baby.
Question 74Single Answer
The weather disrupted the final match.
A
The final match has been disrupted by the weather.
B
The final match had been disrupted by the weather.
C
The final match was disrupted by the weather.
D
The final match was being disrupted by the weather.
Question 75Single Answer
The management committee is required to publish a report every year.
A
report would be published by the management committee every year.
B
A report would have been published by the management committee every year.
C
A report requires to be published by the management committee every year.
D
Every year the report would be published by the management committee.
Question 76Single Answer
Answer the following question by selecting the correct / most appropriate option. The study of meaning in a language is known as
A
Linguistics
B
Syntax
C
Semantics
D
Morphology
Question 77Single Answer
Positive interference is a kind of
A
foreign language
B
pictorial language
C
native language
D
target language
Question 78Single Answer
When a child learns a language naturally without much practice, it is called .
A
language generalisation
B
language adaption
C
language learning
D
language acquisition
Question 79Single Answer
The most important factor which is responsible for the differentiation between language learning and language acquisition is
A
Language environment
B
grammar of language
C
assessment in language
D
textbook of language
Question 80Single Answer
Language is not
A
instinctive
B
social
C
arbitrary
D
symbolic
Question 81Single Answer
Structural approach lays stress on
A
developing linguistic competence
B
selection and gradation of materials
C
improving fluency
D
developing accuracy
Question 82Single Answer
The communicative approach to teach English focuses on
A
the structural accuracy of the sentences
B
correct pronunciation of words
C
linguistic competence plus ability to use the language appropriately
D
the practice of selected and graded structure patterns
Question 83Single Answer
What is a 'task' in task - based language learning ?
A
A piece of work which enables learners to do an activity
B
A piece of work for the parents to do their children's homework
C
A piece of activity for teachers to do in the classroom
D
A piece of work which exposes learners to language
Question 84Single Answer
Reading English as a second language means
A
reading aloud
B
reading for grammar
C
meaning making
D
decoding of letters and words
Question 85Single Answer
Which of the following is not true while teaching the learners in their mother tongue at primary level ?
A
It is helpful in the intellectual development of the child
B
It helps children in learning in a natural environment
C
It develops self - confidence in the child
D
It makes learning easy
Question 86Single Answer
Which one of the following would be the best evidence to demonstrate the parents and administrators what students can do with language ?
A
National curriculum and syllabus
B
Lists of course goals and objectives
C
Marks in a test
D
Poems or paragraphs written by students
Question 87Single Answer
In a role play a student at the end said, "This news report is presented by the reporter Anshu and cameraman Priya." The teacher said that instead of cameraman you should say camera person. It indicates that the teacher is using a
A
feminine gender
B
gender biased language
C
gender neutral language
D
masculine gender
Question 88Single Answer
Of the following, which one is most important pre - requisite for language learning whether first or second ?
A
A structural - situational approach
B
Skills - based instruction
C
A multilingual approach
D
An input - rich communicational environment
Question 89Single Answer
The structural approach advocates
A
resorting to fluency
B
selection and gradation of material
C
assessing learners performance using mother tongue
D
using mother tongue
Question 90Single Answer
In the primary classes, it is recommended that children should be taught in their mother tongue because
A
it enables children to comprehend
B
it creates a natural environment
C
children develop self - confidence
D
it promotes regional languages
Social Studies
Question 91Single Answer
Choose the industrial cities that grew rapidly in Britain in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries:
A
Leeds and Manchester
B
Bristol and Manchester
C
Carlisle and Leeds
D
Chester and Leeds
Question 92Single Answer
Which were the three Presidency cities of Colonial India in late eighteenth century?
A
Calcutta, Bombay and Madras
B
Calcutta, Bombay and Surat
C
Bombay, Madras and Delhi
D
None of these
Question 93Single Answer
What is Urbanization?
A
Migration of population from rural to urban area
B
Migration of people from urban to rural
C
Migration of people from one country to another
D
Migration of population from one state to another one
Question 94Single Answer
What is de urbanization in the colonial context?
A
The process by which many old towns, trading centers and ports emerged due to emergence of new cities.
B
The process by which many old towns, trading centers and ports declined due to emergence of new cities.
C
a and b both
D
None of these
Question 95Single Answer
Which of the following Indian cities which were de-urbanized during the nineteenth century?
i. Machlipatnam
ii. Surat
iii. Seringapatam
iv. Bombay
A
i and ii
B
i, iv and ii
C
i, ii and iii
D
i, ii, iii and iv
Question 96Single Answer
In which year Delhi became the capital of British India?
A
1916
B
1913
C
1915
D
1911
Question 97Single Answer
When was Shahjahanabad built?
A
by ShahJahan in 1640
B
by ShahJahan in 1638
C
by ShahJahan in 1639
D
None of these
Question 98Single Answer
Before Delhi, which city was the capital of British India?
A
Calcutta
B
Madras
C
Bombay
D
Agra
Question 99Single Answer
What is Gulfaroshan?
A
It was a festival of flowers celebrated annually in Patna during 16th century
B
It was a festival of flowers celebrated annually in Delhi during 18th century
C
It was a festival of flowers celebrated annually in Delhi during 11th century
D
All of these
Question 100Single Answer
Which period was referred as Delhi renaissance?
A
1857-1860
B
1860-1863
C
1865-1870
D
1830-1857
Question 101Single Answer
In the 1870s, for what reasons the western walls of Shahjahanabad were broken?
A
The walls were broken to establish the railway and to allow the city to expand beyond the walls.
B
The walls were broken to establish textile and iron industries
C
Both a and b
D
None of these
Question 102Single Answer
On which hills was the city of New Delhi built on ?
A
Almoda hills
B
Vindhva hills
C
Raisina Hill
D
None of these
Question 103Single Answer
Name the architects who designed New Delhi and its buildings.
A
Edward Lutyens and Herbert Baker
B
Herbert Baker and Harbar Lutyens
C
Edward Lutyens and Harbar Lutyens
D
None of these
Question 104Single Answer
How many years did it take to build the city of New Delhi?
A
15 years
B
35 years
C
20 years
D
25 years
Question 105Single Answer
Where was Bahadur Shah Zafar exiled to after 1857 revolt?
A
Kashmir
B
south region
C
Afghanistan
D
Burma
Question 106Single Answer
The earlist manuscripts were written on
A
palm leaves
B
paper
C
wood
D
stones
Question 107Single Answer
What does BC and AD stands for?
A
Anno Domini and Before Common
B
Before Christ and Anno Domini
C
Anno Domini and Before Christ
D
None of the above
Question 108Single Answer
Which of the following is/are characteristic(s) of a manuscript?
(A) It is written on a hard surface such as a stone or a metal.
(B) It is an old book written by hand.
(C) It is written on palm leaf or on specially prepared bark of the birch tree.
A
Only A
B
B and C
C
Only B
D
All of these
Question 109Single Answer
Which one of the following statements is false?
A
History is about changes that over time, about finding out how things were in the past and how things have changed
B
In the histories narrated by British historians about India, the rule of each Governor-General was important
C
James Mill divided Indian History into three periods Hindu, Muslim and Christian
D
The British in India believed that surveys were important for effective administration
Question 110Single Answer
Which is the criteria to decide that a particular date is important in history?
A
They are the date of birth of a king or emperor
B
A particular event or set of events has occurred on or around that date
C
It is the date of coronation of a king
D
All of the above
Question 111Single Answer
Which of the following are incorrect statements?
(A) The archaeological evidence is obtained by the systematic examination of building monumentas and work of art.
(B) The credit for excavating the Pre-Aryan past goes to Sir William Jones.
(C) The Asiatic Society of Bengal established on 1786.
(D) James Mill is known as the 'Father of Indian Archaeology'.
A
A and B
B
C and D
C
B and D
D
B, C and D
Question 112Single Answer
Consider the following statements A and B and choose the correct option
(A) Inscriptions are the most reliable evidence and their study is called epigraphy.
(B) James Princep, the secretary of the Asiatic Society of Bengal succeeded for the first time in deciphering the Brahmi script.
A
Both A and B are true
B
A is false and B is true
C
A and B are false
D
A is true and B is false
Question 113Single Answer
Consider the following statements A and B on the study of coins and choose the correct option
(A) The study of coins is known as numismatics
(B) The coins give us an idea about the socio-political aspect of that period.
A
Both A and B are true
B
A is false and B is true
C
A and B are false
D
A is true and B is false
Question 114Single Answer
Which of the following are correct statements?
(A) Literaiy sources includes manuscripts.
(B) These writings were written by hands.
(C) It gives a reliable glimpses of culture and civilisation of the age
(D) Raj Tarangini was written by Banbhatta.
A
A, B and C
B
B,C and D
C
A, B and D
D
All of these
Question 115Single Answer
Which objects can archaeologists find which may be made of stone?
A
Remains of buildings, paintings and sculpture
B
Tools, weapons and ornaments found by excavation
C
Coins, pots and pans found beneath the surface of the Earth
D
All ot the above
Question 116Single Answer
On what subjects were books not written in ancient days?
A
Murder mysteries
B
Religious beliefs and practices
C
Lives of the kings
D
Epics, poems and plays
Question 117Single Answer
What is the meaning of ‘periodisation’ in history?
A
Deciding the period of time for which an age like neolithic or paleolithic age lasts
B
Dividing the earlier times into fixed periods of 100 years each
C
Demarcating of time into different unequal periods based on the occurrence of some significant events
D
None of the above
Question 118Single Answer
Which of the following gives the correct meaning of ‘colonisation’ in history?
A
When one country conquers another, it brings about changes in its society
B
When a country ‘colonises’ another, it imposes its religion on the colonised country completely
C
Colonisation implies intermarrying of the colonised people with the colonisers
D
All of the above
Question 119Single Answer
What can a historian not derive from surveys?
A
We can collect the right data, figures and information regarding a subject
B
We can find out past behaviour and structure of society
C
We can find out the culture, habits and means of livelihood of the people
D
All of the above
Question 120Single Answer
In the middle of the 19th century, British historians divided history of Indin into three periods-Hindu India, Muslim India and British India. What is the basis of this division?
A
It was based on the idea that religion of the rulers was an important historical change
B
History of England is also written in a similar way
C
Britishers felt they were more knowledge-able at that point of time in history and so used this division
D
It was convenient and easy to remember
Question 121Single Answer
Which of the following statement about ‘ancient manuscript’ is not correct?
A
They were usually written on Palm leaves
B
They are primary source of the period they reflected
C
They were handwritten and then printed
D
Some manuscript were engraved on stone or metal
Question 122Single Answer
What is ‘Common Era'?
A
A new era developed by amalgamation of Hindu Era and Islamic Era
B
A new era to study historical events
C
Christian Era which is now accepted in major parts of the world
D
Indian Era accepted by the government to issue notices
Question 123Single Answer
The year ‘2012 can also be written as
A
AD 2012
B
AP 2012
C
BC 2012
D
EC 2012
Question 124Single Answer
The division of the period of Indian History into ‘Ancient’, ‘Medieval’ and ‘Modern’ also has problems. Which of the following is one of the problems in it?
A
Tripartite division reflects gradual growth of the Indian state
B
Three periods are insufficient to describe Indian History
C
The concept has been borrowed from the West where modem period was associated with science, reason, democracy, liberty and equality
D
Indian history seems to have diear lines of distinction between ‘Ancient and Medieval’ and ‘Medieval and Modern’ period
Question 125Single Answer
Why would you ask question on historical imagination? Choose the most appropriate option from the following.
A
It encourages comparison of the present with the past
B
It evaluates a student’s ability to identify sources
C
It is fun-way to remember dates and events
D
It shows how historians fill gaps in history with their imagination
Question 126Single Answer
An archive is a place where
A
historical manuscripts and documents are kept
B
excavated bones of animals and birds are kept
C
remains of the buildings made of stone and bricks, found by archaeologists are kept
D
sculptures found in excavations are kept
Question 127Single Answer
History will help you to
(A) understand how the present evolved.
(B) understand the working of our physical and social world. (C) compare the past with the present. Which of the above are correct?
A
A, B and C
B
A and B
C
B and C
D
A and C
Question 128Single Answer
Consider the following two statements A and B regarding factors responsible for movement of earliest people and choose the correct answer.
(A) These hunter-gatherers moved from place to place in search of food.
(B) The water reservoir and season was not responsible for their movement.
A
A and B are true
B
A is false and B is true
C
B is false and A is true
D
Both A and B are false
Question 129Single Answer
Which of the following are incorrect statements?
(A) Hallur is a Mesolithic site.
(B) Patne is a Neolithic site.
(C) Chirand is a Neolithic site.
(D) Kumool cave is a Mesolithic site.
A
A and B
B
C and D
C
A, B and D
D
B and D
Question 130Single Answer
Consider the following two statements, A and B on the archaeological sites of India and choose the correct answer.
(A) Hunsgi is situated in Karnataka and it is a palaeolithicsite.
(B) Langnnaj (Gujarat) is a archaeological site present in Mesolithic age.
A
A and B are true
B
A is false and B is true
C
A and B are false
D
A is true and B is false
Question 131Single Answer
Which of the following are correct statements?
(A) The Mesolithic age signifies the environmental changes. (B) Stone tools of Mesolithic age are very small and are called microliths.
(C) In Neolithic age, the stone tools were more refined.
A
A and B
B
B and C
C
A, B and C
D
A and C
Question 132Single Answer
Consider the following statements A and B and choose the correct answer
(A) Natural caves and rock shelters are mainly found in the Vindhyas and the Deccan Plateau.
(B) Places where stone was found and people made tools are known as factory sites.
A
Both A and B are true
B
A is false and B is true
C
Both A and B are false
D
A is true and B is false
Question 133Single Answer
Which of the following are incorrect statements?
(A) Sheep were the first animal to be domesticated.
(B) The Vindhyan caves suggest that people were familiar with the use of fire.
(C) Around 20000 years ago there were major changes in the climate of the world.
A
A and B
B
B and C
C
A, B and C
D
A and C
Question 134Single Answer
Ostriches were found in India during
A
Palaeolithic age
B
Mesolithic age
C
Neolithic age
D
Megalithic age
Question 135Single Answer
A large quantities of ostrich eggs were found at
A
Chirand
B
Hunsgi
C
Bhimbetka
D
Patne
Question 136Single Answer
Social studies is different from other fields of learning because its contents and meaning lay stress on ?
A
persons and their vulnerable relationships
B
persons and their relationship with nature
C
persons and their relationships
D
persons and their individual relationships
Question 137Single Answer
Which one of the following is not part of the all - round development of children which 'Social Studies' contributes to ?
A
Evaluation structure
B
Desirable attitudes
C
Essential skills
D
Relevant understandings
Question 138Single Answer
Consider the following statements A and B and choose the correct answer
A. Studying human relationship with nature is one of the scopes of social study.
B. Cause and effect relationship is less significant in social study.
Codes :
A
A is true, B is false
B
Both A and B are false
C
A is false, B is true
D
Both A and B are true
Question 139Single Answer
Which one of the following statements is incorrect ?
A
The difference between social studies and social science is based on approach
B
The difference between social studies and social science is based on treatment
C
The difference between social studies and social science is based on content
D
All of the above
Question 140Single Answer
The current social studies curriculum does not focus on ?
A
learning through activities
B
learning beyond the textbooks
C
learning by rote
D
learning by discussion
Question 141Single Answer
Which of the following best describes 'Political Science' ?
A
It is a social science discipline concerning politicians
B
It is a social science discipline concerned with the problems of marginalised groups
C
It is a social science discipline concerned with the study of the State Government and politics
D
It is a discipline concerned with indiscipline politicians
Question 142Single Answer
Consider the following statements A and B and choose the correct answer
A. On education matter only Central Government can make laws.
B. National Education Policy, 1986 does not talk about girls education.
Codes :
A
A is true, B is false
B
Both A and B are false
C
A is false, B is true
D
Both A and B are true
Question 143Single Answer
As per NCF 2005, selection and organisation of material into a meaningful social science curriculum enables students to develop what ?
A
A better understanding of the subject matter to enable them to pass their exams
B
A critical understanding of society
C
An understanding of the problems India faces today
D
A better knowledge of the world's trouble spots
Question 144Single Answer
As per NCF 2005, which of the following will make the teaching - learning process more interesting and enjoyable ?
A
If the process is participatory but not coercive
B
If it is embellished with many stories
C
If it has many long breaks to enable the children to meditate on what they have learnt
D
If seating of the students in the classroom is changed every day
Question 145Single Answer
Consider the following statements A and B and choose the correct answer
A. Education is fundamental to our all - round development, material and spiritual.
B. Establishment of Navodaya Vidalia was initiated by National Education Policy, 1986.
Codes :
A
A is true, B is false
B
Both A and B are true
C
A is false, B is true
D
Both A and B are false
Question 146Single Answer
Consider the following statements A and B and choose the correct answer
A. Size and weight of school bags do not influence learning of a child.
B. Yashpal committee report emphasised on use of audio - visuals as a teaching aid.
Codes :
A
A is true, B is false
B
Both A and B are false
C
A is false, B is true
D
Both A and B are true
Question 147Single Answer
Consider the following statements A and B about NCF - 2005
A. It makes a case for doing away with stereotypes based on gender and caste.
B. In social science classes sensitivity towards gender and caste cannot be developed among learners.
Codes :
A
A is true, B is false
B
Both A and B are true
C
A is false, B is true
D
Both A and B are false
Question 148Single Answer
Consider the following statements A and B and choose the correct answer
A. A primary level curriculum of social science should be discussion based.
B. At middle level curriculum of social science should be linked with vocational courses.
Codes :
A
A is true, B is false
B
Both A and B are true
C
A is false, B is true
D
Both A and B are false
Question 149Single Answer
Consider the following statements A and B and choose the correct answer
A. National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) is a statutory body.
B. NCTE is an apex body to frame National Curriculum framework.
Codes :
A
A is true, B is false
B
Both A and B are true
C
A is false, B is true
D
Both A and B are false
Question 150Single Answer
At different level curriculum of social science is based on recommendation of which organisation/report/committee ?