Which of the following is not the aspects of child development?
A
Physical development
B
Social development
C
Cognitive development
D
Maturity
Question 2Single Answer
Development can be described as growth in
A
cognitive state
B
physical state
C
social state
D
All of the above
Question 3Single 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 4Single Answer
Development sequence starts with ...... and ends with ......
A
ovum-sperm, zygote
B
ovum - sperm, blastocyst
C
blastocyst, zygote
D
ovum - sperm, fertilisation
Question 5Single Answer
The feeling of shame and pride develops in ........ stage.
A
infancy
B
childhood
C
adolescence
D
adulthood
Question 6Single 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 7Single 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 8Single 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 9Single 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 10Single 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 11Single 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 12Single 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 13Single 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 14Single 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 15Single 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
Question 16Single Answer
Which of the following statements is not true about development?
A
Development is the product of interaction
B
Development follows an orderly sequence
C
Development is individualised process
D
Development proceeds from specific to general
Question 17Single Answer
Which one of the following statements best sums up the relationship between development and learning?
A
Development is independent of learning
B
Learning trails behind development
C
Learning and development are synonymous terms
D
Learning and development are inter-related in a complex manner
Question 18Single Answer
Which of the following development tasks is not appropriate to the late childhood?
A
Learning physical skills necessary for ordinary games
B
Achieving a masculine or feminine social role
C
Achieving personal independence
D
Learning to get along with age-mates
Question 19Single Answer
The meaning of development is
A
progressive series of changes
B
progressive series of changes as a result of motivation
C
progressive series of changes as a result of motivation and experience
D
series of changes as a result of maturation and experience
Question 20Single Answer
The best method to study growth and development of the child is
A
psychoanalytic method
B
comparative method
C
development method
D
statistical method
Question 21Single Answer
What are the factors related to learner that affects the learning?
A
Physical and mental health of the learner
B
Level of aspiration and achievement motivation
C
Readiness and will power
D
All of the above
Question 22Single Answer
Cognitive development means
A
development of intelligence
B
development of child
C
development of physical skills
D
development of individual
Question 23Single Answer
Which of the following is most essential for learning?
A
Good percentage child relationship
B
High intelligence
C
Good school
D
Desire to learn
Question 24Single Answer
Which of the following is not good for quality learning ?
A
Making notes
B
Extra reading
C
Using guide books
D
Self study
Question 25Single Answer
Human development is divided into domains such as
A
physical, spiritual, cognitive and social
B
physical, cognitive, emotional and social
C
emotional, cognitive, spiritual and social-psychological
D
psychological, cognitive, emotional and physical
Question 26Single Answer
Development starts from
A
post-childhood stage
B
pre-natal stage
C
the stage of infancy
D
pre-childhood stage
Question 27Single Answer
Adolescents may experience
A
feeling of fear about sins committed in childhood
B
feeling of self-actualisation
C
feeling of satiation about life
D
anxiety and concern about themselves
Question 28Single Answer
Which is the incorrect way to support the language development?
A
Letting the child talk uninterruptedly on a topic
B
Disapproving the use of their own language
C
Supporting initiation taken by children
D
Providing opportunities for using language
Question 29Single Answer
Naresh and Mukesh have same age group. They show quite difference in social and mental development. It is due to the following principle of development.
A
Principle of modifiability
B
Principle of definite and predictable pattern
C
Principle of individuality
D
Principle of uniform pattern
Question 30Single Answer
Development occurs in human being
A
upto the end of adolescence period
B
upto the end of childhood
C
upto the starting of adulthood
D
throughout the life
Question 31Single Answer
Which of the following principle of development is incorrect one?
A
There are individual differences in development
B
Development is the result of coincidences
C
It is a continuous process
D
It is predictable
Question 32Single Answer
For the language development of child it is important to
A
give them opportunities to express their thoughts
B
activities should be organised for developing language skills
C
give practice to writing, reading, speaking and listening
D
All of the above
Question 33Single Answer
Human development is
A
quantitative
B
qualitative
C
unmeasurable to a certain extent
D
Both (1) and (2)
Question 34Single Answer
Learning is
A
a change in behaviour
B
the result of experience or practice
C
relatively permanent change in behaviour
D
All of the above
Question 35Single Answer
Physical growth and development is called
A
readiness
B
maturation
C
mobility
D
heredity
Question 36Single Answer
In child development
A
emphasis is on process
B
emphasis is on the role of environment and experience
C
it is study from conception to adolescence
D
All of the above
Question 37Single Answer
Scope of study of child development is
A
study of different stages of child development
B
study of effects of environment on child development
C
study of individual differences
D
All of the above
Question 38Single Answer
Factors influencing the emotional development are
A
physical health
B
mental abilities
C
fatigue
D
All of these
Question 39Single Answer
"Social development means acquisition of the ability to have in accordance with social exceptions". This statement is of
A
Hurlock
B
TP Nunn
C
Mcdougall
D
Ross
Question 40Single Answer
For the development or formation of concept in the student, the teacher should
A
follow simple to complex method of teaching
B
provide opportunity to the student for ample experience
C
provide opportunity to the student for transfer of formed concepts
D
follow all the above activities
Question 41Single Answer
For the development of imagination
A
sense organs should be trained
B
story should be narrated
C
attention should be paid on the development of creative tendencies
D
All the above activities should be carried out
Question 42Single Answer
The most appropriate meaning of learning is
A
acquisition of skills
B
inculcation of knowledge
C
modification of behaviour
D
personal adjustment
Question 43Single Answer
Which of the following is a correct sequence of human development?
A
Infancy, adolescence, childhood, adulthood
B
Infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood
C
Childhood, adolescence, adulthood, infancy
D
Childhood, infancy, adolescence, adulthood
Question 44Single Answer
Which one of the following provides information about the roles and behaviours which are acceptable in a group, during early childhood period?
A
Siblings and teachers
B
Teachers and peers
C
Peers and parents
D
Parents and siblings
Question 45Single Answer
Which of the following is not a study skill ?
A
Writing formal reports
B
Note-taking
C
Using a dictionary
D
Getting information from an encyclopedia
Question 46Single Answer
In middle childhood, speech is more ....... rather than ...
A
socialised, egocentric
B
animistic, socialised
C
mature, immature
D
egocentric, socialized
Question 47Single Answer
The period of infancy is from
A
O to 2 years
B
O to 3 years
C
2 to 3 years
D
O to 1 years
Question 48Single Answer
Which of the following is a principle of development?
A
It is a discontinuous process
B
All processes of development are not inter-connected
C
It does not proceed at the same pace for all
D
Development is always linear
Question 49Single Answer
Understanding the principles of development of a child helps a teacher in
A
effectively catering to the different learning styles of learners
B
identifying the social status of learners
C
identifying the economic background of the learners
D
rationalising why the learners ought to be taught
Question 50Single Answer
Which of the following statements cannot be considered as a feature of learning'?
A
Learning is something that occurs as a result of certain experiences
B
Study of behaviour is learning
C
Unlearning is also a part of learning
D
Learning is a process that mediates behavior
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Question 51Single Answer
Which among the following would weaken the argument of principle of growth and development?
A
Principle of classification
B
Principle of continuity
C
Principle of integration
D
Principle of individuality
Question 52Single Answer
Understanding the principles of development of a child helps a teacher in
A
identifying the social status of the learner
B
identifying the economic background of the learner
C
rationalising why the learner ought to be taught
D
effectively catering to the different learning styles of learning
Question 53Single Answer
Out of the given statements which one can't be termed as the principle of development?
A
It is a discontinuous process
B
The processes of development are not inter-connected to one another
C
it goes with same pace for all the concerned
D
All of the above
Question 54Single Answer
"Development is a sequential and slow process". Which among the following thinkers is associated with this thought?
A
Maslow
B
Skinner
C
Aristotle
D
Lovosky
Question 55Single Answer
Which of the given conditions signifies the principle of individuality?
A
A and B are similar in their ages but they show a variance in their social and mental development
B
P and Q are of same age and both of them show same level of interest in games and sports
C
X and Y are two girls studying in same class and one shows interest in algebra and other shows interest in geometry
D
None of the above
Question 56Single Answer
How can the understanding of the principles of child development helps a teacher
A
It tells the teacher the need of teaching for the students
B
It helps the teacher to get himself equipped with different styles of learning for the learners
C
It suggests the teacher to get to know the social status of his wards
D
It brings out the economic background of the parents of the students
Question 57Single Answer
Consider the following statement(s)
II. Intelligence, physical ability and heredity factor are internal factor of child development.
II. Appearance, physique and hair-colour are the external factor of child development.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A
Only I
B
Only II
C
Both I and II
D
Neither I nor II
Question 58Single Answer
Which of the following pairs is incorrectly matched?
A
Economic condition : Internal factor
B
Social condition : External factor
C
Life experiences : External factor
D
Heredity factor : Internal factor
Question 59Single Answer
Consider the given statement(s) about child development
I. Emphasis is on the process and on the role of environment and experience.
II. It is the study from conception to adolescence. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A
Only I
B
Only II
C
Neither I or II
D
Both I and II
Question 60Single Answer
Why is it important for the teachers to know about the various stages of child development?
I. To produce a comfortable environment for teaching and learning process.
II. To know and understand the problems faced by a child.
III. To establish an effective communication with the child. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A
Only I
B
Only II
C
Both I and III
D
All of the above
Question 61Single Answer
Consider the statement(s) about principle of child development
I. Development follows a sequence and all areas of development are important.
II. Development is an interaction of maturation and experience.
III. Development and learning both have an equal proceeding rate.
Which is an incorrect assumption?
A
Both I and II
B
Both II and III
C
Only II
D
Only Ill
Question 62Single Answer
"Development is a never ending process". This idea is associated with
A
principle of inter-relation
B
principle of continuity
C
principle of integration
D
principle of interaction
Question 63Single Answer
Human development is based on certain principles. Which of the following is not a principle of human development?
A
Sequentially
B
General to specific
C
Reversible
D
Continuity
Question 64Single Answer
At lower classes, play-way method of teaching is based on
A
theory of physical education programmes
B
principles of methods of teaching
C
psychological principles of development and growth
D
sociological principles of teaching
Question 65Single Answer
Understanding the principles of development of a child helps a teacher in
A
identifying the economic background of learner
B
rationalising why the learner ought to be taught
C
effectively catering to the different learning styles of learners
D
identifying the social status of the learner
Question 66Single Answer
Development of concepts is primarily a part
A
intellectual development
B
physical development
C
social development
D
emotional development
Question 67Single Answer
The statement: "An important pre-condition for the proper development of a child is ensuring her/his healthy physical development."
A
May be incorrect as development varies from individual to individual
B
Is true because physical development occupies the topmost place in the sequence of development
C
Is true because physical development is inter-related with other domains of development
D
Is untrue as physical development does not affect other domains of development in any way
Question 68Single Answer
Which of the following are the external factor affecting the interest of student in classroom
A
Emotions and sentiments
B
Culture and training
C
Attitudes of students
D
Goals and motives
Question 69Single Answer
Which one of the following is the true statement corresponding to Cephalocaudal Principle of child's development?
A
Development is from head to foot
B
Development is from foot to head
C
Development is from middle to periphery
D
None of the above
Question 70Single Answer
A developmental perspective involves concern with changes occurring over time in
A
form
B
rate
C
sequence
D
All of these
Question 71Single Answer
Proximodistal trend of development is directed from
A
from head to toe and from outside the body to centre
B
from head to toe and from centre of the body to outside
C
from toe to head and from outside the body to centre
D
from toe to head and from centre of the body to outside
Question 72Single Answer
Systematic presentation of concepts may be related with which of the following principles of development?
A
Development leads to growth
B
Development proceeds from heteronomy to autonomy
C
Students develop at different rates
D
Development is relatively orderly
Question 73Single Answer
Which of the following is a principle of development?
A
All processes of development are not inter-connected
B
It does not proceed at the same pace for all
C
Development is always linear
D
It is a discontinuous process
Question 74Single Answer
During particular period, development is advanced but takes rest in the following period to consolidate his development. It follows the following law of development.
A
Principle of integration
B
Principle of continuity
C
Principle of spiral advancement
D
Principle of uniform pattern
Question 75Single Answer
A child coming to pre-school for the first time cries profusely. After 2 years, when the same child goes to the primary school for the first
time, he does not express his tension by crying, rather his shoulder and neck muscles become tense.This change in his behavior can be explained on the basis of which of the following principles?
A
Development proceeds in a sequential manner
B
Development is gradual
C
Development is different, in different people
D
Development is characterised by differentiation and integration
Question 76Single Answer
A teacher finds that a student is facing difficulty in drawing a square. He/She assumes that this student would also find it difficult to draw a diamond. He/She applies which of the following principles to arrive at his/her assumption?
A
Development is gradual
B
Development is different for different people
C
Development tends to follow and orderly sequence
D
Development is salutatory
Question 77Single Answer
Who has central place in education according to Child Psychology?
A
The Child
B
The Teacher
C
The Guardian
D
The Administrator
Question 78Single Answer
What is the principal psychological characteristic of childhood?
A
Dependence on others
B
Feeling of gregariousness
C
Religious feeling
D
Lack of tendency of imitation
Question 79Single Answer
"Psychology first lost its soul, then its mind and then it lost its consciousness, it still has behaviour of a kind" was stated by
A
Tichner
B
Wundt
C
Woodsworth
D
McDougall
Question 80Single Answer
Which one of these is a principle of child development?
A
Development occurs due to interaction between maturation and experience
B
Development can accurately predict the pace of each individual child
C
Experience is the sole determinant of development
D
Development is determined by reinforcement and punishment
Question 81Single Answer
On the basis of Child Psychology, which statement is appropriate?
A
All the children are homogeneous
B
Some children are homogenous
C
Some children are unique
D
Every child is unique
Question 82Single Answer
The central focus of Child Psychology is
A
good teacher
B
child
C
teaching process
D
school
Question 83Single Answer
Development proceeds from ....... to .........
A
complex, hard
B
specific, general
C
simple, easy
D
general, specific
Question 84Single Answer
Which one of the following is not the principle of child development?
A
All areas of development are important
B
All development results from an interaction of maturation and experience
C
All development and learning proceed at an equal rate
D
All development follows a sequence
Question 85Single Answer
Scope of child psychology is
A
study the characteristics of infancy stage only
B
study the characteristics of conception period only
C
study the characteristics of childhood only
D
study the characteristics from conception to adolescence
Question 86Single Answer
The greatest contribution of psychology to education is
A
subject oriented education
B
teacher centred education
C
activity based education
D
child-centred education
Question 87Single Answer
The cephalocaudal principle of development explains how development proceeds from
A
differentiated to integrated functions
B
head to toe
C
rural to urban areas
D
general to specific functions
Question 88Single Answer
Match the following principles of development with their correct descriptions.
Principal
Description
Proximodistal trend
Different children develop at different rates
Cephalocaudal trend
Head to toe sequence
Inter-individual differences
In a single child ,the rate of development can vary from one domain of development to other
Intra- individual diffrences
From the centre of the body to outwards
5.Progression from simple to complex
A
codes
A B C D
2 4 1 3
B
4 2 1 3
C
2 4 3 1
D
4 2 1 3
Question 89Single Answer
Which one of the followings is the closest relation to the individual differences in human beings?
A
Interaction between heredity and environment
B
Difference in the environmental factors
C
Difference in the pattern of heredity
D
Interaction of heredity and environment on a separate basis
Question 90Single Answer
"Environment is an external force which influences us". Who said this?
A
Woodworth
B
EJ Ross
C
Anastasi
D
None of the above
Question 91Single Answer
Schools are social institution because they
A
preserve and instill in future generations the knowledge, ideas and customs of our culture
B
suggest solutions to social problems
C
suggest ways and means of social progress
D
are established by the society
Question 92Single Answer
Which thinker defined environment as "anything immediately surrounding an object and exerting a direct influence on it?"
A
Ann Nastase
B
Holland and Douglas
C
P Gisbert
D
EJ Ross
Question 93Single Answer
Maya says that variation is an inborn factor while Ruchi believes that it is acquired from the surroundings. The discussion is regarding
A
biological and social factors
B
biological and cultural factors
C
social and cultural factors
D
nature-nurture debate
Question 94Single Answer
To which of the following statements can the role of heredity and environment be linked?
A
Role of environment is static while heredity changes
B
Behavioural theories and related to heredity
C
Comparative effects of heredity and environment differ in many areas of human development
D
None of the above
Question 95Single Answer
Heredity and development have influence over
I. Social and emotional development.
II. Physical and mental development.
III. Cultural development.
Which of the statement(s) given above are correct?
A
Both I and Il
B
Both II and III
C
Both I and III
D
All of the above
Question 96Single Answer
For a child, learning can be facilitated in the best way by
A
providing freedom to make friends as the child wishes
B
giving consideration and weightage to the emotion and opinion of the child
C
subjecting the child to strict discipline and rules
D
allowing leisure time to play and to recreate
Question 97Single Answer
Which one of the following is correctly matched?
A
Physical attributes : Environment
B
Development of personality : Heredity
C
Intellectual superiority of a :Environment
particular race
D
Mental growth of children : Heredity
Question 98Single Answer
Consider the following statements in the context of heredity
I. Motivation can't be termed under the law of heredity.
II. Appearance is a hereditary factor.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A
Only I
B
Only II
C
Both I and II
D
Neither I nor Il
Question 99Single Answer
Which of the following (A or B) is an example of a quality, which can be categorised under 'nature' and which can be categorised under 'nurture"?
A. A child has excellent general knowledge.
B. A champion wrestler has excellent fitness and good stamina.
A
A can be categorised under 'nurture' and B can be categorised under 'nurture'
B
A can be categorised under 'nurture' and B can be categorised under 'nurture'
C
Both A and B can be categorised under ‘nurlure’
D
Both A and B can be categorised under 'nature’
Question 100Single Answer
Heredity is considered as a .......... social structure.
A
secondary
B
dynamic
C
static
D
primary
Question 101Single Answer
Which of the following is predominantly a heredity related factor?
A
Colour of the eyes
B
Participation in social activities
C
Attitude towards peer group
D
Thinking pattern
Question 102Single Answer
Environmental factors that shape development include all of the following except
A
quality of nutrition
B
culture
C
quality of education
D
physique
Question 103Single Answer
Human personality is the result of
A
only heredity
B
upbringing and education
C
interaction between heredity and environment
D
only environment
Question 104Single Answer
One of the identical twin brothers is adopted by a socio-economically rich family and the other by a poor family. After one year, which one of the following may be most likely observed about their IQ scores?
A
The boy with poor family will score greater than the boy with rich socio-economic family
B
Socio-economic level does not affect the IQ score
C
The boy with rich socio-economic family will score greater than the boy with poor family
D
Both of them will score equally
Question 105Single Answer
Which of the following statements supports the role of environments in the development of a child?
A
Some students quickly process information while others in the same class do not
B
There has been a steady increase in students' average performance on IQ tests in last few decades
C
Correlation between IQs of identical twins raised in different homes is as high as 0.75
D
Physically fit children are often found to be morally good
Question 106Single Answer
Which one of the following is true about the role of heredity and environment in the development of a child?
A
Both heredity and environment contribute 50% -50% in the development of a child
B
The relative contributions of adults and genes are not additive
C
Heredity and environment do not operate together
D
None of the above
Question 107Single Answer
The effect of relation of heredity and environment on the individual's growth, occurs in one of the following way.
A
Heredity affects the individual
B
Environment affects the individual
C
Heredity and environment affect the individual
D
None of the above
Question 108Single Answer
The classroom environment should be
A
quiet
B
full of noise
C
disciplined
D
friendly
Question 109Single Answer
Which one of the following statements is true regarding role of heredity and environment in human development?
A
The relative effects of heredity and environment vary in different areas of development
B
The policy of compensatory discrimination of the Government of India is based on the role of 'nature' in human development
C
The role of environment is almost fixed, whereas the impact of heredity can be altered
D
The theories based on the behaviourism' are largely based on the role of nature' in human development
Question 110Single Answer
Which of the following statements is true?
A
Genetic makeup impacts responsiveness of an individual to qualities of the environment
B
Adoptive children possess same IQs as their adoptive siblings
C
Experience does not influence brain development
D
Intelligence remains unaffected by the schooling
Question 111Single Answer
The nature-nature debate refers to
A
genetics and environment
B
behaviour and environment
C
environment and biology
D
environment and upbringing
Question 112Single Answer
Which of the following statements is not true?
A
"Heredity is the transmission of traits from parents to offsprings"
B
"Development is the product of the interaction of the organism and its environment"
C
"Heredity is the sublimation of inborn individual traits"
D
"Heredity is the transmission from parents to offsprings of physical and mental characteristics"
Question 113Single Answer
Survival of the fittest is the principle of
A
Lamarck
B
Harrison
C
Darwin
D
Mc Dougall
Question 114Single Answer
What is wrong about heredity in following statements?
A
Heredity determines the sex of the child
B
It contributes significantly towards physical constitution
C
It contributes towards the birth of twins
D
It includes interests, attitudes, likes, dislikes and emotional state of mind
Question 115Single Answer
In the context of 'nature-nurture' debate, which one of the following statements seem appropriate to you?
A
A child is like a blank slate whose character can be moulded by the environment into any shape
B
Children are genetically pre disposed to what they would be like irrespective of whatever environment they grow up in
C
Environmental influences only have a little value in shaping up a child's behaviour which is primarily genetically determined
D
Heredity and environment are inseparably interwoven and both influence development
Question 116Single Answer
Do children acquire language because they are genetically predisposed to do so or because parents intensively teach them from an early age? This question essentially highlights
A
whether development is a continuous process or discontinuous one
B
the influence of cognition on development of language
C
the nature-nurture debate
D
the discussion on development is a multi-factor ability
Question 117Single Answer
Defence mechanisms help the person in protecting the ego from the open expression of Id impulses and opposing .
A
Superego directives
B
Death Instinct
C
Lie Instinct
D
Unconscious mind
Question 118Single Answer
Human personality is a result of
A
only heredity
B
upbringing and education
C
interaction between heredity and environment
D
only environment
Question 119Single Answer
Children will be able to learn in such an environment where
A
they will get proper space for their experiences and feelings
B
they get an opportunity to play
C
they get an opportunity to make friends
D
there is strict discipline
Question 120Single Answer
Which of the following best describes the extent of effect of heredity upon development?
A
Heredity determines how far an individual will develop
B
Heredity determines how far an individual can develop
C
Both (1) and (2)
D
Neither (1) nor (2)
Question 121Single Answer
"Environmental factors do not play any role in shaping an individual, since growth of each individual is determined by his genetic makeup." This statement is
A
correct, since there have been several researches to prove that genetic material alone predicts an individual's development
B
incorrect, since environmental factors contribute little in an individual's growth and development
C
incorrect, since there have been several researches to prove that environment can have a major influence on development
D
correct, since genetic makeup of an individual is very strong
Question 122Single Answer
"The dynamic organisation within the individual of those psycho-physical systems that determine the unique adjustment to his environment ". is called
A
personality
B
adjustment
C
sensation
D
character
Question 123Single Answer
Normal males have XY chromosomes whereas normal females have
A
XX chromosomes
B
XYY chromosomes
C
XXX chromosomes
D
X chromosomes
Question 124Single Answer
According to ........, "Development of the child is the product of heredity and environment."
A
Woodworth
B
Garrett
C
Holland
D
Thorndike
Question 125Single Answer
Which of the following is not the law of Heredity?
A
Similarity
B
Variation
C
Regression
D
Motivation
Question 126Single Answer
The object in the environment which an organism tries to attain is called
A
reinforcement
B
motive
C
stimulus
D
incentive
Question 127Single Answer
"Environment is an external force which influences us." Who said this?
A
Woodworth
B
EJ Ross
C
Anastasi
D
None of these
Question 128Single Answer
The unique interaction of ...... and ...... can result in different paths and outcomes of development.
A
heredity, environment
B
challenges, limitations
C
stability: change
D
exploration; nutrition
Question 129Single Answer
A 6 years old girl shows exceptional sporting ability. Both of her parents are sports persons, send her for coaching everyday and train her
on weekends. Her capabilities are most likely to be the result of an interaction between
A
growth and development
B
health and training
C
discipline and nutrition
D
heredity and environment
Question 130Single Answer
Which of the given option is not the right assumption for socialisation in terms of education?
A
Adapting and adjusting to the social environment
B
Creating own social norms and following them
C
Both (1) and (2)
D
Neither (1) nor (2)
Question 131Single Answer
Which factor doesn't contribute to the process of socialisation?
A
Social integration
B
Providing emotional support
C
Culture transmission
D
Bringing a development in one's personality
Question 132Single Answer
Consider the given statements and choose the incorrect one.
A
Peer group is friends, buddies etc
B
Peer group is never the members of one's family
C
Peer group is the persons of same age group
D
None of the above
Question 133Single Answer
In the progressive model of education as implemented by CBSE, socialisation of children is done in such a way so as to expect them to
A
give up time-consuming social habits and learn how to score good grades
B
be an active participant in the group work and learn social skills
C
prepare themselves to conform to the rules and regulations of society without questioning
D
accept what they are offered by the school irrespective of their social background
Question 134Single Answer
What does the historical artifacts and documents tell us
A
kings used to focus on the games and sports for the Prince
B
there was not much evidence of games and sports being popular for the children
C
games like bull fight and cards were popular among the adults
D
children's play was known even in ancient times
Question 135Single Answer
The feeling of shame and pride develops in stage of
A
infancy
B
early childhood
C
adolescence
D
adulthood
Question 136Single Answer
Consider the statements about the different stages of human development and choose the correct one.
A
Trust vs mistrust is symbolic during middle adulthood
B
Identity disorders are common in pre-school stage
C
Adolescence is the stage where the case of intimacy and isolation are shown
D
Autonomy, shame and doubt are prevalent during early childhood
Question 137Single Answer
Which nature of classroom is supportive of the process of socialisation?
A
Strict and rigid
B
Loving and sympathetic
C
Normal and lenient
D
None of these
Question 138Single Answer
The meaning of cooperative play, when referred to socialisation of children, is
A
playing without regarding involvement of other children
B
several children playing with the same materials, but each is playing separately
C
playing loosely organised games
D
assuming assigned roles and depending on others for achieving the goals of play
Question 139Single Answer
According to Erikson, in which of the following stages in life is an individual able to start assisting in the socialisation of others?
A
Stage of industry vs inferiority
B
Stage of identity vs role
C
Stage of intimacy vs isolation
D
Stage of generativity vs stagnation
Question 140Single Answer
Mohit, a student of class IX, always quarrels with his classmates and try to dominate all of them with his argument. Out of the given choices, which one is the suitable stage of development he can be said to be in
A
childhood
B
early childhood
C
adolescence
D
youth
General Knowledge of Himachal, Current Affairs, Everyday Science, Logic, Social Science, General English & General Hindi
Question 141Single Answer
Yojna a weekly journal
A
Ministry of Finance
B
Ministry of Information and Broadcastin
C
Ministry of Rural Development
D
Planning Commission
Question 142Single 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 143Single 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 144Single 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 145Single 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 146Single Answer
A direct current I flows along the length of an infinitely long straight thin walled pipe, then the magnetic field is
A
uniform throughout the pipe not zero
B
zero only along the axis of the pipe
C
zero at any point inside the pipe
D
maximum at the centre and minimum at the edge
Question 147Single Answer
convex lens made of glass has focal length 0.15m in air. If the refractive index of glass is 3/2, and that of water is 4/3 the focal length of lens when immersed in water is
A
0.45 m
B
0.15 m
C
0.30 m
D
0.6 m
Question 148Single 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 149Single Answer
In the electrolysis of acidulated water, it is desired to obtain 1.12 cc of hydrogen per second under STP condition. The current to be passed is
A
1.93 A
B
9.65 A
C
19.3 A
D
0.965 A
Question 150Single 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 151Single Answer
Which of the following is not a green - house gas ?
A
Water vapour
B
Carbon monoxide
C
Methane
D
Oxygen
Question 152Single 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 153Single 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 154Single 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 155Single 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 156Single 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 157Single 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 158Single 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 159Single 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 160Single 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 161Single 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 162Single 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 163Single 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 164Single Answer
In which year Delhi became the capital of British India?
A
1916
B
1913
C
1915
D
1911
Question 165Single 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 166Single Answer
शुद्ध वर्तनी का चयन कीजिए
A
अधम्र
B
अध्रम
C
अधर्म
D
अध्रिम
Question 167Single Answer
शुद्ध वर्तनी का चयन कीजिए
A
स्थायि
B
स्थायी
C
स्थाई
D
स्थाइ
Question 168Single Answer
वर्तनी की दृष्टि से सही शब्द है?
A
महत्व
B
महतव
C
महत्तव
D
महतत्व
Question 169Single Answer
निम्नलिखित में से शुद्ध छांटिए?
A
आयुष्मान
B
आयुश्मान
C
आयुशमान
D
आयुश्यमान
Question 170Single Answer
शुद्ध शब्द नहीं हैं?
A
कवियत्री
B
कौसल्या
C
एश्वर्य
D
श्रृंगार
Question 171Single Answer
शुद्ध वर्तनी है -
A
पूज
B
पुजय
C
पूज्य
D
पुज्य
Question 172Single Answer
शुद्ध वर्तनी है -
A
अनुसरण
B
अनूशरणन
C
अनुशरण
D
अणुशर
Question 173Single 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 174Single Answer
Which of the following numbers is irrational ?
A
√49
B
0.125
C
√2
D
22/7
Question 175Single Answer
356 x 936 – 356 x 836 = ?
A
35600
B
34500
C
9630
D
93600
Question 176Single 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 177Single Answer
What is (3^{4} times 9^{2}) ?
A
36
B
38
C
310
D
96
Question 178Single Answer
If 34X-2 = 729, then find the value of X.
A
4
B
3
C
2
D
5
Question 179Single Answer
Convert 0.6 into fraction ?
A
3/5
B
2/3
C
4/5
Question 180Single Answer
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
A
He was in the temper
B
and refused
C
discuss the matter again
D
No error
Question 181Single Answer
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
A
A flower makes no garland
B
so we must do a thing together
C
in a unit for a good result
D
No error
Question 182Single Answer
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
A
My friend is a software engineer
B
and his wife is doctor
C
so they don’t have enough time for each other
D
No error
Question 183Single Answer
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
A
I don’t have much time that
B
I hear you in detail with verbosity
C
tell everything in nutshell
D
No error
Question 184Single Answer
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
A
The atmosphere is changing
B
so I have severe pain in my body
C
if you have any painkiller, please give it to me
D
No error
Question 185Single Answer
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
A
No one is without fault
B
because no one is God
C
and only God is fault free
D
No error
Question 186Single Answer
Read sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The sentences are In three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c) and (d). In that case, letter (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.
A
Your
B
clock is
C
one hour fast
D
No error
Question 187Single Answer
What was the growth rate of H.P. in economic sector in Fiscal Year 2012-13 ?
A
5.7%
B
5.9%
C
6.1%
D
6.0%
Question 188Single Answer
What was the annual growth rate in primary sector in H.P. in the year 2013-14 ?
A
9.6%
B
12.5%
C
14.9%
D
15.3%
Question 189Single Answer
As per Economic Survey of 2012-13, what was the contribution of ag culture sector in the revenue of H.P. ?
A
8.32
B
10.87%
C
12.25
D
14.42%
Question 190Single Answer
As per Economic Survey of the year 2015-16, what percentage downfall was recorded in primary sector in H.P. in comparison with 2014-15 ?
A
-1.3%
B
-1.7%
C
-1.9%
D
-2.3%
Question 191Single Answer
What was the estimated growth rate of H.P. in the year 2013-14 ?
A
3.5%
B
5.9%
C
6.2%
D
6.6%
Question 192Single Answer
What was per capita income (at current prices) of H.P. during 2012-13 ?
A
Rs. 75185
B
Rs. 78210
C
Rs. 80370
D
Rs. 83899
Question 193Single Answer
What was the economic growth rate of H.P. in the year 2013-14 ?
A
5.5%
B
5.9%
C
6.7%
D
6.2%
Question 194Single Answer
What astronomical discovery was announced by astronomers in March 2026?
A
New planet in solar system
B
Discovery related to 1,900 light-years away (specific object)
C
Black hole merger
D
Exoplanet with life signs
Question 195Single Answer
On what date in March 2026 did Prime Minister Narendra Modi become India’s longest-serving head of government?
A
15 March
B
20 March
C
22 March
D
25 March
Question 196Single Answer
What major infrastructure project was inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi on 28 March 2026?
A
Mumbai Trans Harbour Link
B
Atal Tunnel
C
Noida International Airport
D
Chenab Bridge
Question 197Single Answer
What was the status of India-US trade relations highlighted in early 2026 leading into March developments?
A
Increased tariffs
B
Breakthrough deal reducing US tariffs on Indian goods to 18%
C
Complete trade halt
D
New sanctions
Question 198Single Answer
What was the fiscal deficit target set for FY 2026-27 in the Union Budget 2026-27 presented by FM Nirmala Sitharaman?
A
4.0% of GDP
B
5.0% of GDP
C
4.5% of GDP
D
4.3% of GDP
Question 199Single Answer
What was the total expenditure estimated in the Union Budget 2026-27?
A
₹49.6 lakh crore
B
₹53.5 lakh crore
C
₹55 lakh crore
D
₹60 lakh crore
Question 200Single Answer
What defence-related development was noted in the context of India’s preparedness amid global tensions in March 2026?