Latest DSSSB PGT Geography Exam Question (Objective Questions), MCQ in English
Subjects : English Language & Comprehension, General Awareness, General Hindi, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Arithmetic & Numerical Ability, Geography, Teaching Education & Methodology
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 4Single 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 5Single 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 6Single 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 7Single 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 8Single 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 9Single 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 10Single 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 11Single 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 12Single 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 13Single 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 14Single 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 15Single 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 16Single Answer
Preeti ran the race in record time.
A
In record time Preeti ran the race.
B
The race was run by Preeti in record time
C
The race was being run by Preeti in record time
D
The race had been run by Preeti in record time
Question 17Single Answer
I shall have written the full thesis by December
A
By December I shall have wrote the full thesis.
B
The full thesis will have been written by me by December.
C
The full Thesis will be wrote by me by December
D
By December the full thesis must have been wrote by me.
Question 18Single Answer
One must keep one’s promises.
A
One’s promises must be kept by one.
B
One’s promises had to be kept.
C
Promises must be kept.
D
Promises have to be kept by one.
Question 19Single Answer
I read the story in one night.
A
The story had been read by me in one night.
B
The story has been read by me in one night
C
n one night the story has been read by me.
D
the story was read by me in one night
Question 20Single Answer
We must take care of the old.
A
Those who are old need to be taken care of by us.
B
The old must be taken care of by us.
C
Those who are old need care by us
D
The old should be taken care of by us.
General Awareness
Question 21Single Answer
Yojna a weekly journal
A
Ministry of Finance
B
Ministry of Information and Broadcastin
C
Ministry of Rural Development
D
Planning Commission
Question 22Single Answer
Kurukshetra a journal on rural development is published by
A
Ministry of Finance
B
Ministry of Information and Broadcastin
C
Ministry of Rural Development
D
Planning Commission
Question 23Single Answer
Devaluation of a currency means
A
Fixing the value of the currency in conjuction with the movement in the value of a basket of predetermined currencies
B
Reduction in the value of a currency vis-à-vis major internationally traded currencies
C
Fixing the value of currency in multilateral consultaion with the IMF the World Bank and major trading partners
D
Permitting the currency to seek its worth in the international market
Question 24Single Answer
In India rural incomes are generally lower than the urban incomes, which of the following reasons account for this
1. a large number of farmers are illiterate and know little about scientific agriculture
2. prices of primary products are lower than those of manufactured products
3. Investments in agriculture has been low when compared to investment in industry
A
1 and 3
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 2
D
1,2 and 3
Question 25Single Answer
Which of the following programmes aims at the promotion of savings among rural women
A
Rashtriya Mahila Kosh
B
Indira Mahila Yojna
C
Jawahar Rozgar Yojna
D
Mahila Samridhi Yojna
Question 26Single Answer
In ruby laser, the stimulated emission is due to transition from
A
metastable state to any lower state
B
any higher state of lower state
C
metastable state to ground state
D
any higher state to ground state
Question 27Single Answer
The respiratory quotient during cellular respiration would depend on
A
the nature of enzymes involved
B
the nature of the substrate
C
the amount of carbon dioxide released
D
the amount of oxygen utilised
Question 28Single Answer
10-6 M NaOH is diluted 100 times. The pH of the diluted base is
A
between 7 and 8
B
between 5 and 6
C
between 6 and 7
D
between 10 and 11
Question 29Single Answer
Which Delhi Sultan captured Qutub Minar while it was under construction?
A
Iltutmish
B
Alauddin Khalji
C
Qutub-ud-din Aibak
D
Muhammad Tughlaq
Question 30Single Answer
Where did the First Battle of Panipat take place?
A
Panipat
B
Delhi
C
Kurukshetra
D
Agra
Question 31Single Answer
Who built the Jama Masjid of Delhi?
A
Shah Jahan
B
Jahangir
C
Akbar
D
Aurangzeb
Question 32Single Answer
The iconic Humayun's Tomb was built by:
A
Babur
B
Humayun
C
Hamida Banu Begum
D
Akbar
Question 33Single Answer
The Iron Pillar near Qutub Minar was originally from:
A
Kanauj
B
Mathura
C
Ujjain
D
Pataliputra
Question 34Single Answer
The Mughal city of Shahjahanabad was built by:
A
Babur
B
Humayun
C
Akbar
D
Shah Jahan
Question 35Single Answer
The Red Fort of Delhi was constructed by:
A
Shah Jahan
B
Jahangir
C
Akbar
D
Aurangzeb
Question 36Single Answer
The Sepoy Mutiny of 1857 started from:
A
Meerut
B
Delhi
C
Lucknow
D
Kanpur
Question 37Single Answer
The Mughal Empire officially ended with the defeat of whom in 1857?
A
Bahadur Shah Zafar
B
Bahadur Shah II
C
Jahangir
D
Akbar
Question 38Single Answer
Who built the first Hindu kingdom in Delhi, the Tomara Dynasty?
A
Anangpal Tomara
B
Ghuar
C
Prithviraj Chauhan
D
Hemu
Question 39Single Answer
What major defence-related development was highlighted on 1 May 2026 involving India and Italy?
A
Joint naval exercise in the Indian Ocean
B
Purchase of Rafale jets
C
Rajnath Singh-Italy Defence Pact
D
Signing of a nuclear agreement
Question 40Single Answer
Which satellite was launched by ISRO around early May 2026?
A
GSAT-31
B
Chandrayaan-4
C
INSAT-4CR
D
GSAT-32
General Hindi
Question 41Single Answer
शुद्ध वर्तनी का चयन कीजिए
A
अधम्र
B
अध्रम
C
अधर्म
D
अध्रिम
Question 42Single Answer
शुद्ध वर्तनी का चयन कीजिए
A
स्थायि
B
स्थायी
C
स्थाई
D
स्थाइ
Question 43Single Answer
वर्तनी की दृष्टि से सही शब्द है?
A
महत्व
B
महतव
C
महत्तव
D
महतत्व
Question 44Single Answer
निम्नलिखित में से शुद्ध छांटिए?
A
आयुष्मान
B
आयुश्मान
C
आयुशमान
D
आयुश्यमान
Question 45Single Answer
शुद्ध शब्द नहीं हैं?
A
कवियत्री
B
कौसल्या
C
एश्वर्य
D
श्रृंगार
Question 46Single Answer
शुद्ध वर्तनी है -
A
पूज
B
पुजय
C
पूज्य
D
पुज्य
Question 47Single Answer
शुद्ध वर्तनी है -
A
अनुसरण
B
अनूशरणन
C
अनुशरण
D
अणुशर
Question 48Single Answer
किस क्रमांक में सभी शुद्ध हैं?
A
एक्य,साप्ताहिक
B
आजीविका,आशीर्वाद
C
आर्शिवाद ,अनूकूल
D
निरिक्षण ,कृपालु
Question 49Single Answer
'उज्वल' शब्द का शुद्ध रूप है ?
A
उज्जव
B
उज्ज्ल
C
उज्ज्वल
D
उजवल
Question 50Single Answer
निम्नलिखित प्रश्न में चार वैकल्पिक वर्तनियाॅ दी गई है?
A
जागृत
B
जाग्रति
C
जाग्रित
D
जाग्रत
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General Hindi
Question 51Single Answer
निम्नलिखित प्रश्न में चार वैकल्पिक वर्तनियाॅ दी गई है?
A
उन्नति
B
उनति
C
उन्ती
D
उनती
Question 52Single Answer
निम्नलिखित प्रश्न मे चार वैकल्पिक वर्तनियाॅ दी गई है?
A
अनुशहरण
B
अनोसरण
C
अनुसरन
D
अनुसरण
Question 53Single Answer
'पृथ्वीराज रासो' किस काल की रचना है ?
A
आदिकाल
B
रीतिकाल
C
भक्तिकाल
D
आधुनिक काल
Question 54Single Answer
हिन्दी की उत्पत्ति किस भाषा से हुई है?
A
प्राकृत
B
संस्कृत
C
शौरसैनी अपभ्रंश
D
मागधी
Question 55Single Answer
राजभाषा आयोग के प्रथम अध्यक्ष थे ?
A
बी. जी. खरे
B
राजा लक्ष्मण सिंह
C
प्रताप नारायण मिश्र
D
इंशाअल्ला खा
Question 56Single Answer
निम्नलिखित बोलियों में से कौन - सी बोली उत्तर प्रदेश में नहीं बाली जाती?
A
मैथिली
B
अवधी
C
ब्रज
D
खड़ी बोली
Question 57Single Answer
भारत की प्रथम देशज भाषा कौन-सी है?
A
पालि
B
प्राकृत
C
संस्कृत
D
इसमें से कोई नहीं
Question 58Single Answer
भारतेन्दु ने किस पत्रिका का संपादन किया?
A
हिन्दी प्रदीप
B
इन्दु
C
कविवचन सुधा
D
भारतबन्धु
Question 59Single Answer
पूर्वी हिन्दी विकसित हुई है?
A
पैशाची अपभ्रंश
B
अर्धमागधी अपभ्रंश
C
शौरसैनी अपभ्रंश
D
मागधी अपभ्रंश
Question 60Single Answer
मानक हिन्दी का आधार क्या है?
A
खड़ी बोली
B
अपभ्रंश
C
पूर्वी हिन्दी
D
परिनिष्ठ हिन्दी
General Intelligence & Reasoning
Question 61Single Answer
How many such pairs of letters are there in the word ‘CLEANLINESS’ each of the which has as many letters between them in the word as they have in the English alphabet, in the same sequence?
A
Two
B
Three
C
Five
D
Four
E
None of these
Question 62Single Answer
Team A has scored more goals than Team B
Team C has scored fewer goals than Team B
Team A has scored fewer goals than Team C .
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
A
True
B
False
C
Uncertain
D
None
Question 63Single Answer
If it is possible to make only one meaningful word with the second, the third, the sixth and the eight letters of the word FRAGMENT using each only once, which of the following will be the third letter of that word ? If no such word can be formed, give ‘X’ as the answer and if more than one such word can be formed, give ‘Y’ as the answer.
A
A
B
E
C
T
D
X
E
Y
Question 64Single Answer
How many such letters are there in the word ORIENTAL each of which is as far away from the beginning of the word as when they are arranged alphabetically?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three
Question 65Single Answer
How many such pairs of letters in the word CREDIT each of which has as many letters between them in the word as in the English alphabet?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three
Question 66Single Answer
How many meaningful words can be made from the letters ‘LMEA’ using each letter only once in each word?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three
Question 67Single Answer
If it is possible to make only one meaningful word with the first, the second, the seventh and the eighth letters of the word TEMPORAL, which of the following will be the first letter of that word? If more than one such word can be made, give ‘Y’ as the answer and if no such word can be made, give ‘X’ as the answer.
A
T
B
L
C
E
D
Y
E
X
Question 68Single Answer
If the letters of the word HANDOVER are arranged alphabetically from left to right how many letters will remain at the same position?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three
Question 69Single Answer
How many such pairs of letters are there in the word EXCURSION, each of which has as many letters between them in the word as they have in the English alphabet?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three
Question 70Single Answer
If it is possible to make only one meaningful word with the first, the second, the third, the sixth and the eighth letters of the word DEVIATION first letter of that word is your answer? If more than one such word can be made formed your answer is ‘A’ and if no such word can be formed your answer is ‘B’.
A
V
B
T
C
E
D
A
E
B
Question 71Single Answer
If each alternate letter beginning with the first in the word WORKING is replaced by the next letter in the English alphabet and each of the remaining letters is replaced by the previous letter in the English alphabet, which of the following will be the fourth from the right and after the replacement ?
A
N
B
Q
C
J
D
M
E
None of these
Question 72Single Answer
How many pairs of letters are there in the word ‘SHIFTED’ each of which has as many letters between its two letters as there are between in the English alphabet?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
None of these
Question 73Single Answer
Statement: Is common currency a necessary ingredient for Europe’s growth ?
Arguments :
I. Yes, A common currency will enable entire Europe to market itself as one .
II. No, Similar experiments by Latin America countries have not affected their economies .
A
The only argument I is strong
B
Only argument II is strong
C
Either I or II is strong
D
Neither I nor II is strong
Question 74Single Answer
If it is possible to make only one meaningful word with the first, the fifth, the sixth, the tenth and the eleventh letters of the word EXCEPTIONAL using each letter only once, first letter of that word is your answer. If no such word can be made formed your answer is ‘X’ and if more than one such word can be formed your answer is ‘Y’.
A
P
B
L
C
T
D
X
E
Y
Question 75Single Answer
How many meaningful English words can be formed with the letters RAE using each letter only once in each word?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three
Question 76Single Answer
How many such pairs of letters are there in the word WONDERS, each of which has as many letters between its two letters as there are between them in the English alphabet?
A
One
B
Two
C
Three
D
Four
E
More than four
Question 77Single Answer
If it is possible to make only one meaningful English word from the second, the fifth, the seventh and the eighth letters of the word PHYSICAL, using each letter only once, second letter of that word is your answer. If more than one such word can be formed your answer is M. if no such word can be formed your answer is N.
A
I
B
A
C
L
D
M
E
N
Question 78Single Answer
How many such pairs of letters are there in the word JUSTIFY, each of which have as many letters between them in the word as they have between them in the English alphabet?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three
Question 79Single Answer
If the alphabets are assigned values as A=3, D=6, G=8, I=2, L=4 and T=5 then what is the sum of values of all the alphabets in the word DIGITAL?
A
26
B
28
C
30
D
32
E
None of these
Question 80Single Answer
How many such pairs of letters are there in the word EDUCATION, each of which has as many letters between them in the word as they have in the English alphabet?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three
Arithmetic & Numerical Ability
Question 81Single Answer
The cash difference between the selling prices of an article at a profit of 4% and 6% is Rs. 3. The ratio of the two selling prices is:__________ ?
A
51:52
B
52:53
C
51:53
D
52:55
Question 82Single Answer
Which of the following numbers is irrational ?
A
√49
B
0.125
C
√2
D
22/7
Question 83Single Answer
356 x 936 – 356 x 836 = ?
A
35600
B
34500
C
9630
D
93600
Question 84Single Answer
Arrange in descending order: 5/8, 7/10, 3/4
A
3/4 > 7/10 > 5/8
B
7/10 > 3/4 > 5/8
C
3/4 > 5/8 > 7/10
D
5/8 > 7/10 > 3/4
Question 85Single Answer
What is (3^{4} times 9^{2}) ?
A
36
B
38
C
310
D
96
Question 86Single Answer
If 34X-2 = 729, then find the value of X.
A
4
B
3
C
2
D
5
Question 87Single Answer
Convert 0.6 into fraction ?
A
3/5
B
2/3
C
4/5
Question 88Single Answer
The no. plate of a bus had peculiarity. The bus number was a perfect square. It was also a perfect square when the plate numbers were reversed. The bus company had only five hundred buses numbered from 1 to 500. What was the number ?
A
169
B
36
C
196
D
Can not say
Question 89Single Answer
If a and b are positive integers, such that ab = 125, then (a-b)a+b-4 = ?
A
16
B
25
C
28
D
30
Question 90Single Answer
If x*y = x2 + y2 – xy, then value of 9*11 is
A
93
B
103
C
60.5
D
121
Question 91Single Answer
Which is greater ?
A
15/16
B
17/18
C
Equal
D
Cannot compare
Question 92Single Answer
If sum of two numbers is 42 and their product is 437, then find their difference.
A
3
B
4
C
5
D
7
Question 93Single Answer
Write the 44000 in Roman numerals
A
XLI
B
XLVI
C
XLIV
D
XLVIC
Question 94Single Answer
Convert 0.0909… into fraction ?
A
1/11
B
9/11
C
1/9
D
9/10
Question 95Single Answer
What is (98 times 102) ?
A
9996
B
10000
C
10096
D
10196
Question 96Single Answer
Which is smaller ?
A
9/11
B
7/9
C
Equal
D
Cannot compare
Question 97Single Answer
Convert 0.5777… into fraction ?
A
26/45
B
52/90
C
13/22
D
5/9
Question 98Single Answer
Convert 0.81 into fraction ?
A
81/100
B
9/10
C
8/9
D
9/11
Question 99Single Answer
(63)2 – (12)2 =?
A
3528
B
3852
C
3582
D
3825
Question 100Single Answer
Which is greater ?
A
13/17
B
11/14
C
Equal
D
Cannot compare
Geography
Question 101Single Answer
Match List – I with List - II
List - I List - II
(Resource) (Region)
A. Iron ore 1. Panna district
B. Diamond 2. Jharia
C. Coal 3. Babubudan Hills
D. Geothermal energy 4. Puga Valley
Select the correct the answer from options given below :
A
A B C D
4 1 2 3
B
1 3 4 2
C
2 3 4 1
D
3 1 2 4
Question 102Single Answer
Match the element of List – I with List - II
List - I List - II
(Local Winds) (Countries)
A. Norwester 1. Switzerland
B. Yamo 2. New Zealand
C. Foehn 3. USA
D. Chinhook 4. Japan
Select the correct the answer from options given below :
A
A B C D
3 2 4 1
B
2 4 1 3
C
1 3 2 4
D
4 1 3 2
Question 103Single Answer
Who among the following Arab geographers is most widely travelled and wrote down his travel account for posterity ?
A
Ibn-Batuta
B
Ibn-Khaldun
C
Ibn-Hakul
D
Al-Masudi
Question 104Single Answer
Which among the following is an example of Quaternaries activites ?
A
Construction
B
Sericulture
C
Retail and wholesale trade
D
Manufacturing
Question 105Single Answer
Which of the following type of weathering is generally dominant in Greater Himalayas ?
A
Block disintegration
B
Scree formation
C
Exfoliation
D
Granular disintegration
Question 106Single Answer
Consider the following statements regarding air mass characteristics :
(1) An extensive body of air
(2) Fairly homogeneous physical properties
(3) Associated with light divergent winds
(4) Associated with the convergence zones
Select the correct the answer from codes given below :
A
1 and 2 are correct
B
3 and 4 are correct
C
2, 3 and 4 are correct
D
1, 2 and 3 are correct
Question 107Single Answer
Which one of the following statements is true for a World city ?
A
A World city is absolutely devoid of any financial institution
B
A World city is culturally homogeneous in nature
C
A World city is the headquarters of several multinational corporations
D
A World city is rarely the centre of new ideas and innovations
Question 108Single Answer
Ekman transport occurs in the :
A
Upper ocean
B
Meso-pelagic layer
C
Bathy – pelagic layer
D
Ocean bottom
Question 109Single Answer
Which one of the following books was NOT written by Al-Masudi ?
A
Kitab-Muraj-al-Dhahab
B
Kitab-Akhbar-al-Zaman
C
Al-Qanun-al-Masudi
D
Kitab-al-Ausat
Question 110Single Answer
Which one of the following surface produces maximum albedo ?
A
Fresh snow cover
B
Cloud cover
C
Forest cover
D
Desert cover
Question 111Single Answer
Match the element of List – I with List - II
List - I List - II
(Water Falls) (Name of the River)
A. Jog Prapat 1. Cauvery
B. Dudh Sagar 2. Machkund
C. Shiva Samudram 3. Mandori
D. Duduma 4. Sharavati
Select the correct the answer from options given below :
A
A B C D
1 4 2 3
B
1 3 4 2
C
4 3 1 2
D
3 1 4 2
Question 112Single Answer
Match the element of List – I with List - II
List - I List - II
(Scholar) (Books)
A. Ritter 1. On Air, Water, Places
B. Ptolemy 2. Geographia
C. Strabo 3. Almagast
D. Hippocrates 4. Eradkunde
Select the correct the answer from options given below :
A
A B C D
2 1 4 3
B
4 3 2 1
C
1 2 3 4
D
4 1 2 3
Question 113Single Answer
Identify the river of India which has the following characteristics :
(1) It originates from the Amarkantak plateau.
(2) It is a tributary of Ganga river.
(3) During summer months, it has little water.
Select the correct the answer from options given below :
A
Narmada
B
Son
C
Ramganga
D
Kosi
Question 114Single Answer
Which one of the following statements is true for Sadler's theory of population growth ?
A
Increase in human population and food supply are inversely related
B
Human population increases in geometrical progression while food supply increases in arithmetic progression
C
Sadler's theory of population growth belongs to the economic theories of population growth
D
Human fertility varies inversely with population density
Question 115Single Answer
Who among the following proposed the core periphery model of economic development ?
A
Rostow
B
Friedman
C
Myrdal
D
Harschman
Question 116Single Answer
The graph used to show the proportion of surface area representing elevation above or below datum is :
A
Altimetric curve
B
Fluviometric curve
C
Morphometric curve
D
Hypsometric curve
Question 117Single Answer
The densest sea water is the :
A
Arctic bottom water
B
North Pacific bottom water
C
Antarctic bottom water
D
North Atlantic deep water
Question 118Single Answer
Which one of the following Regional Organizations of Cooperation is the largest in terms of number of member countries ?
A
OPEC
B
SAARC
C
ASEAN
D
EU
Question 119Single Answer
Down-warping is produced on account of which of the following actions ?
A
Crustal fracture
B
Crustal bending
C
Submergence
D
Emergence
Question 120Single Answer
From the given transport graph, calculate ‘Beta – Index’ .
Select the correct the answer from options given below :
A
1.5
B
3.0
C
2.0
D
1.0
Question 121Single Answer
Select among the following groups of States of India in secending order having high concentration of population distribution according to Census 2011 data :
A
Uttar Pradesh, maharasthra, Bihar, West Bengal
B
Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Tamil nadu
C
uttar pradesh, West Bengal, Maharasthra, Bihar
D
Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Bihar, West Bengal
Question 122Single Answer
T – S diagram helps in determining the formation and extent of :
A
Ocean currents
B
Tidal Waves.
C
Coral reefs
D
Water masses
Question 123Single Answer
In a fold if both limbs are parallel as well as horizontal to each other, it would be a case of which of the following types of folds ?
A
Isocline
B
Recumbent
C
Open
D
Closed
Question 124Single Answer
El Nio Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is an :
A
Ocean process
B
Atmospheric process
C
Ocean-atmospheric process
D
Ocean-atmosphere-land process
Question 125Single Answer
Which of the following statements are true ?
(1) The correlation coefficient is dependent on te choice of both origin and scale observations.
(2) The correlation coefficient is dependent on the units of measurements.
(3) The coefficient of correlation is the sqare roots of the coefficient of determination.
(4) The zero value of correlation coefficient cannot estimate the value of dependent variable.
Code :
A
1 and 2 are true
B
1, 2 and 3 are true
C
3 and 4 are true
D
4 only is true
Question 126Single Answer
Which of the following feature hinders the social process of assimilation ?
A
The stage of development of society
B
Social activities
C
Intimate social contacts
D
Amalgamation
Question 127Single Answer
Arrange the following components of 'quality of life' used by the Berlin Centre of Future Research in decreasing weightage :
(1) Physical
(2) mental
(3) Material
(4) Spiritual
Which of the above statements are correct ?
A
4, 3, 1, 2
B
3, 4, 2, 1
C
2, 1, 4, 3
D
1, 2, 3, 4
Question 128Single Answer
Identify the Indian port which is known as the best natural harbour and has the leading cargo traffic importing petroelum, fertilizer, chemicals and machinery etc.
A
Kolkata
B
Chennai
C
New Tuticorin
D
Vishakhapatnam
Question 129Single Answer
La Nina phenomenon is due to which of the following conditions ?
A
Air pressure dropping over central and eastern pacific Ocean
B
Weak high pressure system replacing normal pressure over western Pacific
C
An abnormal accumulation of cold water in central and eastern Pacificn resulting into the very strong trade winds
D
The trade winds over the pacific Ocean move strongly from west to east
Question 130Single Answer
The constructive margin of lithospheric plates is represented by which of the following ?
A
Ural mountains
B
Mariana trench
C
Indo-Gangetic plain
D
Mid-Atlantic ridge
Question 131Single Answer
Which of the following data formats in GIS is compatible with satellite images ?
A
CAD data format
B
DLG data format
C
Vector data format
D
Raster data format
Question 132Single Answer
Which of the following is NOT a part of Circum-Pacific Volcanic belt ?
A
Aleutian islands
B
Mindanao island
C
Azores islands
D
Sakhalin island
Question 133Single Answer
Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R) :
Assertion (A) : Panchayati Raj Institutions have 3-tier systems in planning and executing development projects within their jurisdictions.
Reason (R) : Panchayati Raj Act empowered local bodies participation in planning process.
Select the correct the answer from options given below :
A
(A) is true, but (R) is false
B
(A) is false, but (R) is true
C
Both (A) and (R) are ture and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
D
Both (A) and (R) are ture, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
Question 134Single Answer
The proportion of area under various crops at a point of time is known as :
A
crop combination
B
cropping patterns
C
crop concentration
D
crop diversification
Question 135Single Answer
'Chi square test' measures which of the following ?
A
Mean deviation
B
Goodness of fit
C
Trend
D
Variation
Question 136Single Answer
Mount St. Helens is located in which which part of the world ?
A
USA
B
Java sea
C
Andaman sea
D
Aegean sea
Question 137Single Answer
The ideal time of the day to obtain a real photograph is :
A
When the sun is low oblique (before and after noon)
B
When the sun is high oblique (morning and evening)
C
When the sun is almost verticle (at noon)
D
Any time of the day
Question 138Single Answer
Which of the following groups of countries is the participant member of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) ?
A
Sri Lanka – Malaysia – pakistan
B
India – bhutan – Mauritius
C
Bangladesh-Mozambique-Maldives
D
Afghanistan-Bhutan-Maldives
Question 139Single Answer
Match the element of List – I withList - II
List - I List - II
(Subject) (Object)
A. Apiculture 1. Fruits
B. Olericulture 2. Grapevine
C. Pomology 3. Kitchen herbs
D. Viticulture 4. Bee
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A
A B C D
1 2 3 4
B
2 1 3 4
C
4 3 1 2
D
3 2 4 1
Question 140Single Answer
Which one of the following pairs is NOT matched correctly ?
A
Julian Wolpert : Behavioural approach
B
Aristotle : Inductive approach
C
Ratzel : Man-land approach
D
David Smith : Marxist perspective
Question 141Single Answer
Match List – I with List - II
List - I List - II
(Ocean currents) (Location)
A. Labrador 1. West coast of Morocco
B. Oyashio 2. West Coast of South Africa
C. Canary 3. East Coast of Canada
D. Benguela 4. East Coast of Korea
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A
A B C D
1 2 3 4
B
2 1 4 3
C
3 4 1 2
D
4 3 2 1
Question 142Single Answer
Whose work provides the concept of image to geographical studies ?
A
Gilbert White
B
Julian Wolpert
C
Kenneth Boulding
D
Peter Gould
Question 143Single Answer
Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R) :
Assertion (A) : The Indo-Gangetic plain is one of the densely populated regions of the world.
Reason (R) : The Indo-Gangetic plain has fertile land and abundance of water.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C
(A) is true, but (R) is false
D
(A) is false, but (R) is true
Question 144Single Answer
As per the National Population Policy of India (2000), which of the following is the target year to achieve a stable population ?
A
2040
B
2045
C
2050
D
2055
Question 145Single Answer
In D.M. Smith's theoretical model of the spatial margins to profitability, if cost is constant, the space-revenue curve would be :
A
V-shaped
B
A shaped
C
S-shaped
D
rectangular
Question 146Single Answer
Sand Andreas Fault represents which one of the following ?
A
Benioff zone
B
Constructive margin of the plate
C
Destructive margin of the plate
D
Conservative margin of the plate
Question 147Single Answer
Which one of the scales of measurement refers to tomado severity and damage ?
A
Saffir-Simpson scale
B
Beaufort scale
C
Fujita scale
D
Richter scale
Question 148Single Answer
Which one of the following is less important determinant for the electroral behaviour in India ?
A
Caste
B
Education of a candidate
C
Religion and language
D
Money power
Question 149Single Answer
Match the element of List – I with List - II
List I List - II
(Geomorphic Hazards) (Areas of Occurrence)
A. Faulting 1. Krakatoa Earthquake (1833)
B. Vulcanicity 2. Greece Earthquake (1931)
C. Hydrostatic pressure 3. Gujarat Earthquake (2001)
D. Plate movement 4. California Earthquake (1906)
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A
A B C D
2 3 4 1
B
1 2 3 4
C
3 4 1 2
D
4 1 2 3
Question 150Single Answer
Which one of the following is NOT matched correctly ?
A
Proto-Australoids : Bhutias
B
Nordics : Rajputs
C
Mongoloids : Khasis
D
Negritoes : Khaddars
Question 151Single Answer
D. Whittlessey divided the whole world into how many types of agricultural regions ?
A
12
B
13
C
15
D
18
Question 152Single Answer
Which one of the following is a meteorological hazard ?
A
Flood
B
Landslide
C
Avalanche
D
Cloudburst
Question 153Single Answer
Read the following statements given below :
(1) The 2011 census shows marginal increase in population growth rate since 2001 in India.
(2) The absolute increase in urban population exceeded the absolute increase in rural population in India.
(3) The sex ratio has decreased in 2011 census from 2001
(4) The literacy rate has improved in 2011 census since 2001
Which of the above statements are correct ?
A
1 and 3 are true
B
1 and 4 are true
C
1, 3 and 4 are true
D
2 and 4 are true
Question 154Single Answer
Which one of the following factors DOES NOT promote the formation of Federal State
A
Vast area
B
Homogenous population
C
Odd shape
D
Presence of several core areas
Question 155Single Answer
Which one of the following is NOT responsible for the origin of uran heat islands ?
A
High wind speed
B
atmospheric pollution
C
City buildings
D
Central heating system of cities
Question 156Single Answer
Match the element of List – I with List - II
List - I List - II
(Number of Settlement of Different Orders of Walter Christaller) (K - value)
A. 6, 42, 294 1. K = 3
B. 128, 512, 2048 2. K = 7
C. 27, 351, 4563 3. K = 4
D. 1, 3, 9 4. K = 13
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A
A B C D
4 1 2 3
B
2 3 4 1
C
2 1 3 4
D
3 4 1 2
Question 157Single Answer
In which one of the following places were amendments to the Kyoto Protocol adopted ?
A
Abu Dhabi
B
Riyadh
C
Doha
D
Muscat
Question 158Single Answer
Who amongst the following was a Roman geographer ?
A
Hippocrates
B
Hecataeus
C
Strabo
D
Posidonius
Question 159Single Answer
Who amongst the following geographers was pioneer of branching Geography into two, general or universal and special or particular ?
A
Richthofen
B
Varenius
C
Ritter
D
Humboldt
Question 160Single Answer
Match the element of List – I with List - II
List - I List - II
(Ocean Relief) (Oceans)
A. Socotra-Chagos ridges 1. Arctic Ocean
B. Spitsbergen ridge 2. Indian Ocean
C. Mid-Atlantic ridge 3. Atlantic Ocean
D. cocos ridges 4. Pacific Ocean
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A
A B C D
1 2 3 4
B
2 3 4 1
C
4 3 1 2
D
2 1 3 4
Question 161Single Answer
Functional region is delineated on the basis of which of the following characteristics ?
A
Transport intensity and commodity flow intensity
B
Commodity flow intensity and river basin
C
Physical features and population characteristics
D
Agricultural intensity and rainfall pattern
Question 162Single Answer
The following temperature data were recorded at Station A :
Range of Temperature (°C) No. of Days
10-20 6
20-30 20
30-40 5
Which of the following options exhibiting mean monthly temperature is correct ?
A
30
B
25
C
20
D
15
Question 163Single Answer
Which one of the following is NOT matched correctly ?
A
M.T. Sadler : Economic Theories of Population Growth
B
W.C. Plowden : Census of India
C
F.W. Notestein : Demographic Transition
D
E.G. Ravenstein : Laws of Migration
Question 164Single Answer
Match the element of List – I with List - II
List - I List - II
(Language Family) (Specific Language)
A. Dravidian 1. Banjari
B. Indo-European 2. Santhali
C. Austric 3. Bodo
D. Tibeto-Burman 4. Yerukala
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A
A B C D
4 1 2 3
B
1 4 3 2
C
2 3 4 1
D
3 2 1 4
Question 165Single Answer
Match the element of List – I with List - II
List I List II
(Soil Categories as per US Dept. of Agriculture) (Nearest Equivalent)
A. Antisols 1. Brown forest soil
B. Inceptisols 2. Chernozem
C. Mollisols 3. Laterite
D. Oxisols 4. Azonal soils
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A
A B C D
1 2 3 4
B
4 1 2 3
C
2 3 4 1
D
3 4 1 2
Question 166Single Answer
Which one of the following is the basis of Thronthwaite's classification of climates ?
A
Precipitation effectiveness and thermal efficiency.
B
World distribution of natural vegetation
C
Distribution of land and waterbodies
D
Movement of air masses
Question 167Single Answer
Select the following Himalayan ranges in the State of Jammu and Kashmir in descending order in terms of average altitude from sea level :
A
Zanskar, Pir Panjal, ladakh, Karakoram
B
Karakoram, Ladakh, Zanskar, Pri Panjal
C
Pir Panjal, Karakoram, Ladakh, Zanskar
D
Ladakh, Karakoram, Pir Panjal, Zanskar
Question 168Single Answer
Which of the following is a mathematical curve that shows a visual extent of departure for any given distribution ?
A
Logistic curve
B
Less than ogive curve
C
Greater than ogive curve
D
Lorenz curve
Question 169Single Answer
A halocline refers to a significant change in :
A
Density
B
Salinity
C
Temperature
D
Turbidity
Question 170Single Answer
What is the transition zone between two ecosystems known as ?
A
Ecotone
B
Ecotype
C
Biotope
D
Biome
Question 171Single Answer
In Drewnowski's conceptual framework of the need satisfaction curve, the lowest level of living indicates which state of well-being ?
A
Insufficiency
B
Affluence
C
Sufficiency
D
Destitution
Question 172Single Answer
The philosophy of positivism DOES NOT believe in :
A
Speculation
B
Objectivity
C
Fact
D
Truth
Question 173Single Answer
The Sustainable Development goals comprises of how many goals and targets
A
17 goals and 132 targets
B
17 goals and 169 targets
C
15 goals and 123 targets
D
10 goals and 115 targets
Question 174Single Answer
The Ramsar Convention is related to which one of the following ?
A
Ozone depletion
B
Desertification
C
Wetlands
D
Greenhouse gas emission
Question 175Single Answer
Which of the following avalanches are most destructive in nature ?
A
Loose snow
B
Slab
C
Powder snow
D
Wet snow
Question 176Single Answer
As per Edward Ullman's mode of transport system, which one of the following describes 'complementarity' ?
A
Demand and supply of a product between regions
B
Cost of movement of a product between regions
C
Availability of a product between region
D
Non-availability of a product in a region
Question 177Single Answer
Which of the following rivers divides Indian peninsula into 'Malwa' and Deccan Plateau ?
A
Godavari
B
Mahanadi
C
Narmada
D
Mahi
Question 178Single Answer
The direction of a dip in reference of strike is always at which of the following angles ?
A
Acute angle
B
Obtuse angle
C
Right angle
D
Straight angle
Question 179Single Answer
Which of the following elements of image interpretation is most appropriate for identifying alluvial fans and meanders on any aerial photograph ?
A
Size
B
Shape
C
Tone
D
Texture
Question 180Single Answer
Which one of the following countries intends to withdraw from the Paris Agreement ?
A
Neatherlands
B
Canada
C
United Kingdom
D
United States of America
Question 181Single Answer
Read the following statements given below :
(1) The Bhangar soils are older Alluvium.
(2) The Bhangar soils are frequently inundated.
(3) The Bhangar soils are rich in concentration and nodules.
(4) The drier areas of Bhangar soils exhibit saline and alkaline efflorescence.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A
1 and 2 are true
B
1 and 4 are true
C
1, 3 and 4 are true
D
1, 2 and 4 are true
Question 182Single Answer
According to A. Pred, the location of an industry is closely associated with which among the following approaches ?
A
Least cost approach
B
Profit maximising approach
C
Ecological approach
D
Behavioural approach
Question 183Single Answer
Select from the options given below, correct sequence in increasing order of agricultural intensity among the various State in India :
A
Maharashtra → Assam → Bihar → Uttar Pradesh
B
Uttar Pradesh → Bihar → Assam → Maharashtra
C
Assam → Bihar → Uttar Pradesh → Maharashtra
D
Bihar → Assam → Maharashtra → Uttar Pradesh
Question 184Single Answer
Who amongst the following propounded the 'Theory of Intervening Opportunities' ?
A
E.G. Ravenstein
B
G.K. Zipf
C
D.J. Bogue
D
S. Stouffer
Question 185Single Answer
Match the element of List – I with List - II
List - I List - II
(Synonyms of Shifting Cultivation in India) (Regions)
A. Jhum 1. South-East Rajasthan
B. Kumari 2. North-East India
C. Watra 3. Andhra Pradesh
D. podu 4. Western Ghats
Choose thecorrect answer from the options given below :
A
A B C D
1 2 3 4
B
2 4 1 3
C
3 1 4 2
D
4 3 2 1
Question 186Single Answer
Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R) :
Assertion (A) : Ritter was a teleologist and had a strong belief in God.
Reason (R) : Ritter had a vision of ordered and harmonious universe
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C
(A) is true, but (R) is false
D
(A) is false, but (R) is true
Question 187Single Answer
Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R) :
Assertion (A) : Higher salinity is found between 20° - 40° latitudes
Reason (R) : Salinity decreases from the mid latitudes to high latitudes.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C
(A) is true, but (R) is false
D
(A) is false, but (R) is true
Question 188Single Answer
Which continent has the maximum number of member countries of OPEC ?
A
Asia
B
South America
C
Africa
D
Europe
Question 189Single Answer
Consider the following features related to glacial lake otburst flood (GLOF) :
(1) Involves sudden release of melt water
(2) Failure of moraine and ice dam
(3) Large down stream discharge causing floods
(4) Rapid event casting for few seconds
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A
1 and 2 are correct
B
3 and 4 are correct
C
1, 2 and 3 are correct
D
2, 3 and 4 are correct
Question 190Single Answer
Match the element of List – I with List - II
List - I List - II
(Local Weather Condition) (States)
A. Mano shower 1. Kerala
B. Blossom shower 2. West Bengal
C. Norwester 3. Karnataka
D. Loo 4. uttar Pradesh
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A
A B C D
1 2 3 4
B
3 2 1 4
C
4 3 1 2
D
3 1 2 4
Question 191Single Answer
Which one of the following is NOT matched correctly ?
A
Homeostatic Mechanism : Inbuilt self – regulating mechanism in natural ecosystems to counter balance any change in the ecosystems to counter balance any change in the ecosystem to maintain ecological stability
B
Synecology : Study of complex interelationships between biological communities
C
Net Primary Production : Amount of energy or organic matter stored at trophic level One
D
Deep Ecology : Environmentalism based on anthropocentric point of view
Question 192Single Answer
City I has population of 2,00,000 and City II has population of 6,00,000. They are 50 miles apart. Which of the following will be breaking point (BP) boundary marking the outer edge of their respective trade areas according to Reilly's Law of Retail Gravitation ?
A
12.5 miles from city I
B
45 miles from city II
C
28.3 miles from city II
D
18.3 miles from city I
Question 193Single Answer
Match the element of List – I with List - II
List - I List - II
(Petroleum Producing Centres) (Countries)
A. Alwand 1. Iraq
B. Agha Jari 2. Egypt
C. Sinai Peninsula 3. Iran
D. Minas 4. Indonesia
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A
A B C D
1 3 2 4
B
2 3 4 1
C
3 2 1 4
D
4 3 2 1
Question 194Single Answer
Who among the following provided philosophical foundation for Geography as a field of scintific enterprise ?
A
Bernhardus Varenius
B
Nicolaus Copernicus
C
Immanuel kant
D
Kepler
Question 195Single Answer
Which one of the followin comprises the largest reservoir of the earth's oxygen ?
A
Lithosphere
B
Atmosphere
C
Hydrosphere
D
Biosphere
Question 196Single Answer
The difference between mean temperature of any place and the mean temperature of its latitude is called as :
A
Temperature anomaly
B
Inversion of temperature
C
Temperature gradient
D
Temperature rise
Question 197Single Answer
Which of the following processes is responsible for weathering of rocks in the Karst region ?
A
Scree formation
B
Carbonation
C
Oxidation
D
Hydrolysis
Question 198Single Answer
Match the element of List – I with List - II
List - I List - II
(Authors) (Books)
A. Wooldridge and Morgan 1. Principles of Geomorphology
B. Thornbury 2. Geomorphology
C. Van Ricthofen 3. Spirit and purpose of Geography
D. Steers 4. Unstable Earth
Select the correct answer from the code given below :
A
A B C D
1 2 3 4
B
2 3 1 4
C
3 1 2 4
D
4 2 1 3
Question 199Single Answer
Which one of these glacial features is believed to have formed in the bed of a sub-glacial stream ?
A
An Esker
B
A Morraine
C
Drumlin
D
Kame
Question 200Single Answer
Indian Meterological Department (IMD) has divided into how many seismic zones ?
A
4
B
5
C
6
D
7
Teaching Education & Methodology
Question 201Single Answer
Which of the following is a key component of effective teaching?
A
Memorization
B
Active Learning
C
Passive Learning
D
Focus on Test Scores
Question 202Single Answer
Which teaching method emphasizes student collaboration and problem-solving?
A
Lecture Method
B
Inquiry-Based Learning
C
Lecture and Note-taking
D
Drill and Practice
Question 203Single Answer
What does the Constructivist theory of learning emphasize?
A
Passive absorption of information
B
Learners constructing their own knowledge
C
Memorizing facts and figures
D
Teacher-centered instruction
Question 204Single Answer
Which of the following is not an effective classroom management strategy?
A
Clear communication of expectations
B
Positive reinforcement
C
Ignoring disruptive behavior
D
Consistent routines
Question 205Single Answer
Which of the following teaching strategies promotes higher-order thinking?
A
Recall-based questions
B
Lecture-based instruction
C
Problem-solving and critical thinking tasks
D
Multiple-choice questions
Question 206Single Answer
According to Vygotsky, the 'Zone of Proximal Development' refers to:
A
The range of tasks a student can perform alone
B
The range of tasks a student cannot perform, even with assistance
C
The tasks a student can perform with minimal support
D
The range of tasks a student can perform with the help of a more knowledgeable other
Question 207Single Answer
In Bloom's Taxonomy, which of the following is the highest level of cognitive skills?
A
Knowledge
B
Comprehension
C
Synthesis
D
Evaluation
Question 208Single Answer
Which of the following best describes the purpose of differentiated instruction?
A
To maintain uniformity in teaching
B
To meet the varied learning needs of students
C
To make learning more challenging for all students
D
To reduce the workload for the teacher
Question 209Single Answer
The flipped classroom model primarily focuses on:
A
Teacher-centered direct instruction
B
Students learning at home through online resources
C
Learning through textbooks alone
D
Peer-teaching and collaboration
Question 210Single Answer
Which of the following is an example of an active learning strategy?
A
Reading a textbook chapter
B
Listening to a lecture
C
Group discussion and debates
D
Memorizing facts
Question 211Single Answer
What is the main focus of learner-centered teaching?
A
Teachers controlling the pace of the lesson
B
Encouraging students to take responsibility for their own learning
C
Focusing solely on lectures
D
Providing a rigid structure for the lesson
Question 212Single Answer
What type of teaching strategy is best for developing critical thinking skills?
A
Rote memorization
B
Lecture-based learning
C
Socratic questioning
D
Listening and note-taking
Question 213Single Answer
In what way does collaborative learning benefit students?
A
It encourages individual work
B
It allows students to learn only from the teacher
C
It helps students develop communication and teamwork skills
D
It focuses on rote memorization
Question 214Single Answer
Which of the following best describes 'scaffolding' in the context of teaching?
A
Giving all students the same level of support
B
Providing initial support that is gradually removed as students gain independence
C
Teaching without any prior assessment
D
Reducing the difficulty of tasks for students
Question 215Single Answer
The concept of 'multiple intelligences' was proposed by:
A
Jean Piaget
B
Howard Gardner
C
Lev Vygotsky
D
Benjamin Bloom
Question 216Single Answer
Which of the following is a key feature of inquiry-based learning?
A
Direct transmission of facts
B
Emphasis on rote memorization
C
Encouraging curiosity and self-directed investigation
D
Strictly following a teacher's script
Question 217Single Answer
Which is an example of summative assessment?
A
Formative quizzes
B
Student discussions
C
End-of-term exams
D
Peer feedback
Question 218Single Answer
Which of the following is an example of a 'constructivist' teaching strategy?
A
Lecture-based instruction
B
Problem-solving tasks
C
Memorization drills
D
Teacher-dominated discussions
Question 219Single Answer
What does the term 'active learning' refer to?
A
Students are passively listening to the teacher
B
Students are actively engaged in learning through participation
C
Students only study at home
D
Teachers provide answers for students
Question 220Single Answer
Integrating language across the curriculum helps students to:
A
Focus on one subject at a time
B
Develop language skills only in language classes
C
Use language skills in multiple subject areas
D
Avoid learning languages
Question 221Single Answer
In the context of teaching language across the curriculum, which strategy is most effective for supporting students' language development?
A
Focusing solely on language arts classes
B
Encouraging reading and writing in all subjects
C
Avoiding the use of specialized vocabulary
D
Using only oral communication in all lessons
Question 222Single Answer
Which of the following is a key feature of 'language awareness' in teaching?
A
Teaching grammar in isolation
B
Encouraging students to understand how language works in different subjects
C
Focusing only on speaking and listening skills
D
Relying on textbooks for all language learning
Question 223Single Answer
The integration of language skills in the science curriculum might involve:
A
Only reading scientific texts
B
Focusing solely on mathematical language
C
Using both writing and speaking skills to explain scientific concepts
D
Teaching science without any reference to language skills
Question 224Single Answer
Which of the following is an example of a language-rich classroom environment?
A
A classroom with few student interactions
B
A classroom where students primarily read textbooks
C
A classroom where students engage in discussions, writing tasks, and presentations
D
A classroom where only the teacher speaks
Question 225Single Answer
The process of 'academic language' development in students refers to:
A
Informal language used in daily conversation
B
The specialized language used in academic disciplines
C
The language used in creative writing
D
Language learned only in foreign language classes
Question 226Single Answer
Which teaching approach focuses on developing students' language proficiency in all subject areas, not just language arts?
A
Content-based instruction
B
Direct instruction
C
Passive learning
D
Grammar translation method
Question 227Single Answer
Which of the following is a method to enhance language learning across the curriculum?
A
Using visual aids and graphic organizers
B
Avoiding the use of academic vocabulary
C
Relying only on textbooks for language instruction
D
Focusing on oral language skills alone
Question 228Single Answer
What role does scaffolding play in teaching language across the curriculum?
A
It is used only in language arts classes
B
It involves providing support to help students engage with complex language in various subjects
C
It focuses on individual student assessments
D
It is used to reduce the use of language in lessons
Question 229Single Answer
Which of the following best describes the 'language demands' of a mathematics classroom?
A
Only speaking and listening
B
Reading and understanding word problems, using mathematical vocabulary
C
Focusing solely on calculations
D
Writing essays on mathematical concepts
Question 230Single Answer
In a history classroom, teaching students to use specialized vocabulary such as "primary sources," "perspective," and "historical evidence" is an example of:
A
Content-based instruction
B
Language awareness
C
Silent reading
D
Memorization techniques
Question 231Single Answer
The term 'literacy across the curriculum' means:
A
Teaching reading and writing only in language arts
B
Encouraging the use of reading, writing, listening, and speaking in all subjects
C
Focusing on non-verbal communication in all subjects
D
Limiting language development to specific subjects
Question 232Single Answer
What is the primary purpose of integrating language learning into subjects such as science, history, and math?
A
To focus exclusively on language skills
B
To help students understand content by using language more effectively
C
To limit language use in content areas
D
To reduce the importance of reading and writing
Question 233Single Answer
Which strategy supports English language learners (ELLs) in content-heavy classrooms?
A
Using only visual aids
B
Simplifying all academic language
C
Using both visual aids and peer support to help with language comprehension
D
Avoiding academic discussions
Question 234Single Answer
The term 'academic discourse' refers to:
A
Informal conversation between students
B
Specialized language used to communicate in academic contexts
C
The use of slang in class discussions
D
Casual conversations with teachers
Question 235Single Answer
Which of the following is a benefit of using 'think-pair-share' in a language-focused classroom?
A
It limits students' ability to interact with each other
B
It encourages students to practice both listening and speaking in the target language
C
It focuses only on reading comprehension
D
It reduces the need for classroom discussion
Question 236Single Answer
The use of 'graphic organizers' in teaching across the curriculum primarily helps students by:
A
Encouraging memorization
B
Organizing their thoughts and ideas visually to support learning
C
Focusing solely on oral language skills
D
Reducing the need for written work
Question 237Single Answer
Which of the following is an example of 'language immersion' in the content classroom?
A
Using subject-specific vocabulary and concepts in all lessons
B
Giving students vocabulary lists without context
C
Focusing only on grammar exercises in the language class
D
Having students learn the language without subject content
Question 238Single Answer
What is the purpose of 'language scaffolding' when teaching subjects like science and math?
A
To ensure students memorize content without understanding it
B
To help students understand complex academic language through support
C
To focus on oral language skills only
D
To limit students’ use of language in these subjects
Question 239Single Answer
In a history class, students are asked to summarize a chapter, compare different historical perspectives, and present their findings. This activity is an example of:
A
Language immersion
B
Writing for content comprehension
C
Memorization
D
Passive learning
Question 240Single Answer
Which of the following activities is most likely to promote reading comprehension in a social studies class?
A
Reading textbooks without further interaction
B
Highlighting key terms and summarizing readings
C
Giving students word-for-word definitions of historical terms
D
Encouraging students to read silently and individually
Question 241Single Answer
Which of the following best describes the role of vocabulary in language across the curriculum?
A
Vocabulary is only important in language arts classes
B
Subject-specific vocabulary helps students understand and communicate content knowledge
C
Vocabulary should be avoided in content classes
D
Vocabulary is irrelevant when learning through hands-on activities
Question 242Single Answer
In a language across the curriculum approach, teachers would most likely:
A
Focus only on language skills during language arts lessons
B
Encourage reading, writing, and speaking in all subject areas
C
Teach content without any consideration of language skills
D
Limit vocabulary instruction to the English language class
Question 243Single Answer
Which of the following strategies best supports the development of writing skills in content-based classes?
A
Focusing on grammar rules only
B
Encouraging students to write regularly in journals related to the content
C
Relying on multiple-choice tests
D
Using written assignments with no connection to class content
Question 244Single Answer
To support English language learners (ELLs) in a math classroom, a teacher might:
A
Teach all concepts in the student's first language only
B
Use visual aids and clear mathematical vocabulary with definitions
C
Avoid using any language at all
D
Focus on oral language without writing tasks
Question 245Single Answer
A teacher using 'peer editing' to review writing in a science classroom is promoting:
A
Writing skills in the context of content understanding
B
Rote memorization of scientific terms
C
Student reading without engaging in writing
D
Teacher-centered learning
Question 246Single Answer
Which of the following is an effective strategy to support literacy development in mathematics?
A
Focusing exclusively on calculations
B
Encouraging students to explain their problem-solving process in writing
C
Using visual aids only
D
Avoiding written language entirely
Question 247Single Answer
The 'language demands' of a geography classroom would most likely include the ability to:
A
Listen to lectures only
B
Understand and use geographical terms such as "longitude," "latitude," and "climate"
C
Focus solely on memorizing place names
D
Avoid using written language
Question 248Single Answer
In a language across the curriculum approach, 'academic writing' is most important because it helps students:
A
Develop informal communication skills
B
Understand content while engaging in higher-order thinking and expression
C
Memorize terms without understanding their meanings
D
Only produce written responses for exams
Question 249Single Answer
Which of the following strategies is most effective for supporting diverse learners in language development across the curriculum?
A
Using a one-size-fits-all approach to teaching language
B
Providing scaffolding, varied learning materials, and peer support
C
Focusing on reading skills exclusively
D
Avoiding the use of subject-specific vocabulary
Question 250Single Answer
Which of the following is a key feature of an academic discipline?
A
A set of unrelated subjects
B
A collection of specialized knowledge, methods, and practices
C
An interest in non-academic activities
D
A focus solely on theoretical knowledge
Question 251Single Answer
The term ‘interdisciplinary approach’ in education refers to:
A
Teaching a single subject in isolation
B
Combining methods, ideas, and content from multiple academic disciplines
C
Focusing solely on one subject area
D
Using only theoretical knowledge from one discipline
Question 252Single Answer
Which of the following is most likely to be a characteristic of a subject like Physics?
A
Emphasis on qualitative rather than quantitative analysis
B
Relying solely on historical narratives
C
Focus on experimental methods and mathematical reasoning
D
Exclusion of technological tools in learning
Question 253Single Answer
A well-structured discipline like History typically emphasizes:
A
The study of past events and their impact on the present
B
The memorization of facts
C
The use of only primary sources without analysis
D
Ignoring cultural perspectives in historical narratives
Question 254Single Answer
Which of the following best describes the structure of the subject ‘Mathematics’?
A
It focuses primarily on the memorization of formulas without understanding concepts.
B
It involves both abstract reasoning and problem-solving techniques.
C
It involves only theoretical aspects with no practical applications.
D
It ignores the use of technology for calculations and visualizations.
Question 255Single Answer
The term 'curriculum integration' means:
A
Teaching one subject independently from others
B
Incorporating multiple disciplines into a single lesson or unit
C
Focusing on rote memorization
D
Separating theory from practice in teaching
Question 256Single Answer
The main aim of studying a subject like Sociology in school is:
A
To develop mathematical problem-solving skills
B
To understand human society and social behavior
C
To memorize historical events
D
To focus on scientific methods of inquiry
Question 257Single Answer
Which of the following best defines the purpose of 'disciplinary literacy'?
A
Focusing on reading and writing only in language arts
B
Teaching students how to use specific language, tools, and concepts in a given discipline
C
Encouraging students to memorize definitions
D
Focusing on general literacy without linking it to any particular subject
Question 258Single Answer
In the context of the curriculum, 'subject matter expertise' refers to:
A
The ability to teach any subject
B
Deep knowledge of the content, concepts, and theories of a particular subject
C
The capacity to avoid challenging questions from students
D
Teaching subjects unrelated to the discipline
Question 259Single Answer
Which of the following disciplines places the greatest emphasis on experimentation and empirical evidence?
A
History
B
Literature
C
Physics
D
Philosophy
Question 260Single Answer
What is the primary focus of the subject 'Psychology' in education?
A
Analyzing physical phenomena
B
Understanding human behavior and mental processes
C
Studying historical events and their causes
D
Learning mathematical algorithms
Question 261Single Answer
The structure of a subject like Chemistry is based on:
A
The study of societal structures and functions
B
The analysis of chemical reactions, elements, and compounds
C
The memorization of historical facts
D
Purely theoretical discussion without experiments
Question 262Single Answer
Which of the following is a key aspect of 'disciplinary thinking' in an academic subject?
A
Memorizing a list of facts
B
Using specific strategies, methodologies, and perspectives unique to the discipline
C
Ignoring subject-specific theories
D
Focusing only on basic factual knowledge
Question 263Single Answer
The study of ‘Literature’ as a discipline typically involves:
A
The analysis of texts and their cultural, historical, and social context
B
The memorization of poems and stories only
C
The application of mathematical concepts to literary texts
D
Focusing on abstract theories with no real-world application
Question 264Single Answer
The term 'cross-curricular teaching' refers to:
A
Teaching a subject without considering its relationship to others
B
Teaching multiple subjects in a manner that shows their interconnections
C
Focusing on one subject area while ignoring others
D
Teaching with no connection to any specific discipline
Question 265Single Answer
The 'scientific method' as part of a science discipline includes:
A
Creating hypotheses, conducting experiments, and analyzing results
B
Memorizing scientific facts and laws
C
Repeating experiments without testing new hypotheses
D
Relying only on qualitative data
Question 266Single Answer
Which of the following is an example of a social science discipline?
A
Mathematics
B
Geography
C
Art
D
Music
Question 267Single Answer
The 'Socratic method' is most commonly associated with which discipline?
A
Mathematics
B
Philosophy
C
Physical Education
D
Art
Question 268Single Answer
In the context of curriculum design, what is 'scope and sequence'?
A
The detailed list of topics to be taught and the order in which they will be presented
B
The division of students into different subject areas
C
The allocation of time for each lesson
D
The focus on only one subject at a time
Question 269Single Answer
Which of the following is an example of a 'skill-based' subject in education?
A
Biology
B
Physical Education
C
History
D
Geography
Question 270Single Answer
The concept of 'gender equality' in education primarily aims to:
A
Promote the same treatment of all genders in educational settings
B
Provide preferential treatment to one gender over others
C
Exclude non-binary students from educational programs
D
Focus on gender roles outside of the classroom
Question 271Single Answer
Which of the following is a common effect of gender stereotyping in schools?
A
Encouraging students to explore diverse career paths
B
Limiting students' academic and career choices based on gender expectations
C
Promoting equality in classroom participation
D
Ensuring balanced representation in educational materials
Question 272Single Answer
Which of the following best describes the 'hidden curriculum' in relation to gender?
A
Explicit lessons about gender roles
B
Gender-neutral policies in schools
C
Unspoken social and cultural messages about gender roles and expectations in schools
D
Gender-based academic assessments
Question 273Single Answer
Feminist pedagogy in education emphasizes:
A
Teaching only about women's history
B
Creating learning environments that challenge gender norms and power dynamics
C
Excluding male perspectives in the curriculum
D
Relying on traditional gender roles in teaching
Question 274Single Answer
Which of the following is an example of gender bias in educational content?
A
Including both male and female authors in the curriculum
B
Representing only male characters in textbooks and teaching materials
C
Teaching gender equality in classrooms
D
Encouraging students to explore non-traditional careers
Question 275Single Answer
The term 'gender-neutral education' refers to:
A
Teaching only the differences between genders
B
Promoting equal treatment and opportunities for all genders, regardless of stereotypes
C
Focusing exclusively on gender-related topics
D
Encouraging students to conform to traditional gender roles
Question 276Single Answer
Which of the following is a key principle of gender-sensitive teaching?
A
Encouraging students to engage only in gender-appropriate subjects
B
Fostering an environment where both boys and girls feel equally valued and capable
C
Encouraging single-gender classrooms
D
Limiting the involvement of girls in STEM education
Question 277Single Answer
The concept of 'intersectionality' in gender studies refers to:
A
The examination of how different forms of discrimination (e.g., gender, race, class) intersect and influence individuals' experiences
B
The focus solely on gender as an isolated factor
C
The celebration of gender differences without considering other social factors
D
The study of gender differences in physical abilities
Question 278Single Answer
Which of the following is most likely to reduce gender bias in classrooms?
A
Using teaching materials that depict only one gender in leadership roles
B
Encouraging both boys and girls to take on a wide range of classroom roles and responsibilities
C
Limiting participation from girls in math and science activities
D
Focusing on academic content unrelated to gender issues
Question 279Single Answer
What is the impact of school-based gender norms on students?
A
Encourages students to strictly follow traditional gender roles
B
Creates a barrier for students to express themselves freely and explore diverse interests
C
Promotes equality and balanced gender representation in all school activities
D
Ensures that boys and girls will perform equally well academically
Question 280Single Answer
In what way does gender affect academic performance in schools?
A
It has no impact on academic performance
B
Gender stereotypes can influence students' expectations, self-esteem, and engagement with subjects
C
Boys outperform girls in all academic subjects
D
Girls outperform boys in all subjects regardless of the teaching style
Question 281Single Answer
A significant challenge in addressing gender inequality in schools is:
A
The availability of gender-neutral teaching materials
B
The persistence of traditional gender norms and expectations that influence students’ choices and behaviors
C
The complete integration of gender equality in all subjects
D
The full acceptance of non-binary identities in educational settings
Question 282Single Answer
Which of the following is a common stereotype related to gender in education?
A
Boys are naturally better at nurturing and caregiving
B
Girls are better suited for science and mathematics
C
Girls are naturally more organized and disciplined than boys
D
Boys are better at mathematics and science than girls
Question 283Single Answer
What role does school curriculum play in reinforcing or challenging gender norms?
A
It only reinforces traditional gender roles
B
It has no effect on students’ perceptions of gender
C
It can either reinforce or challenge gender stereotypes, depending on the inclusivity of the material
D
It only promotes one gender's viewpoint
Question 284Single Answer
Gender roles and expectations are typically learned in which of the following contexts?
A
School only
B
Media and peer interactions, as well as family and cultural norms
C
Only in early childhood education
D
Only in the workplace
Question 285Single Answer
What is the primary purpose of incorporating gender studies into the educational curriculum?
A
To promote awareness of gender inequality and encourage social change
B
To limit students' understanding of their own gender identity
C
To focus solely on teaching about the history of gender roles
D
To reinforce traditional gender roles and expectations
Question 286Single Answer
How does the 'school environment' contribute to gender equality?
A
By creating separate spaces for each gender to ensure equal representation
B
By providing equal opportunities for all genders in all areas of school life
C
By encouraging students to adhere to gender-specific roles
D
By focusing only on academic achievement, ignoring gender issues
Question 287Single Answer
Which of the following is a teaching strategy to address gender bias?
A
Using gendered pronouns exclusively for boys in class
B
Encouraging discussions that include diverse gender perspectives and experiences
C
Assigning tasks based on traditional gender roles
D
Ignoring gender differences in student needs and participation
Question 288Single Answer
The term 'gender identity' refers to:
A
The biological differences between males and females
B
A person's internal sense of their gender, which may or may not align with their sex assigned at birth
C
The roles society assigns to males and females
D
The societal expectation of how individuals should behave based on their gender
Question 289Single Answer
What is the impact of gender inclusivity in education on students?
A
It promotes rigid gender roles and expectations
B
It encourages respect for diverse identities and creates a more inclusive environment
C
It isolates students based on their gender identity
D
It leads to an increase in gender-based violence in schools
Question 290Single Answer
Which of the following is an example of gender-sensitive pedagogy?
A
Using examples from only male-dominated professions in textbooks
B
Encouraging students to question gender stereotypes and participate equally in classroom discussions
C
Ignoring gender when discussing topics such as careers
D
Limiting certain activities to specific genders in class
Question 291Single Answer
The 'gender gap' in education refers to:
A
The difference in academic performance between genders, often with one gender outperforming the other
B
The difference in physical ability between genders
C
The variation in students’ interest in learning based on their gender
D
The educational needs of different genders in the same classroom
Question 292Single Answer
Which of the following best supports gender equity in school curricula?
A
Only focusing on the achievements of male scientists in textbooks
B
Including both male and female perspectives and contributions across subjects
C
Assigning different textbooks for boys and girls
D
Ignoring gender differences in teaching strategies
Question 293Single Answer
The gender pay gap can be influenced by which of the following factors related to education?
A
Discrimination in hiring practices and educational opportunities
B
The development of gender-neutral skills in all students
C
The promotion of only traditional gender roles in school curricula
D
Equal representation of men and women in all academic disciplines
Question 294Single Answer
Which of the following practices would promote gender equity in the classroom?
A
Encouraging both boys and girls to take leadership roles and participate equally in discussions
B
Giving more speaking time to boys during class discussions
C
Limiting girls’ participation in physical education
D
Ignoring students’ gender identities when assigning group work
Question 295Single Answer
The concept of 'inclusive education' for gender equality involves:
A
Teaching only gender-specific topics
B
Ensuring that students of all genders have equal access to all areas of learning and extracurricular activities
C
Ignoring gender diversity in classrooms
D
Focusing only on male students’ education
Question 296Single Answer
Which of the following is a strategy to address gender-based violence in schools?
A
Ignoring incidents of violence and focusing on academic achievement
B
Providing education and awareness programs to promote respect and prevent violence
C
Encouraging students to accept violence as a part of school culture
D
Focusing only on physical education programs for boys
Question 297Single Answer
What role does media play in shaping gender norms in education?
A
It has no impact on gender norms
B
It reinforces traditional gender roles and stereotypes through advertisements, shows, and news
C
It promotes a neutral view of gender roles in education
D
It only focuses on gender-neutral topics
Question 298Single Answer
What does 'gender-responsive teaching' require from teachers?
A
Teaching only about women’s issues in education
B
Acknowledging gender diversity and addressing gender inequality in classroom discussions and activities
C
Focusing only on gender-neutral activities
D
Ignoring gender in teaching strategies
Question 299Single Answer
Which of the following best defines ‘gender mainstreaming’ in education?
A
Promoting gender stereotypes in all school subjects
B
Integrating a gender perspective in all educational policies, programs, and practices
C
Teaching students about traditional gender roles only
D
Focusing only on issues related to women’s empowerment in education
Question 300Single Answer
Which of the following is the primary goal of pedagogy in education?
A
To memorize facts
B
To develop effective teaching methods that cater to different learning styles