Latest HPRCA TGT Arts Exam Question (Objective Questions), MCQ in English
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Epistemology is the branch of philosophy which deals with the theories of :
A
Realitty
B
Existence
C
Knowledge
D
Values
Question 2Single Answer
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R). Assertion (A) : Philosophy helps in determining aims of education Reason (R) : Education depends mostly on Philosophy.
In the context of the two statements, which one of the following is correct ?
A
Codes :
Both (A) and (R) are true.
B
Both (A) and (R) are false.
C
(A) is true but (R) is false.
D
(A) is false but (R) is true.
Question 3Single Answer
"Things as they are and as they are likely to be encountered in life rather than words" was the slogan of the :
A
Pragmatists
B
Realists
C
Idealists
D
Existentialists
Question 4Single Answer
An existentialistic teacher should emphasize on :
I. Freedom
II. Responsibility
III. Subjective feelings
IV. Cooperative living
In the above which combination is correct ?
A
Codes ;
I & II are correct.
B
I & III are correct.
C
I, II & III are correct.
D
II, III & IV are correct.
Question 5Single Answer
Who advocated the creation of a classless society ?
A
Plato
B
Auguste Comte
C
M.K. Gandhi
D
Karl Marx
Question 6Single Answer
The Vedas teach us that :
A
Creation is without beginning
B
Creation is without an end.
C
Creation is without beginning and without an end.
D
Creation has a definite beginning and also an end.
Question 7Single Answer
According to Samkhya philosophy, the sequence of creation is as under :
A
Purusa, Prakrati, Ahankar, Mahat
B
Prakrati, Purusa, Ahankar, Mahat
C
Prakrati, Purusa, Mahat, Ahankar
D
Purusa, Prakrati, Mahat, Ahankar
Question 8Single Answer
Match the following : List-I List-II (Buddhist Concept) (Meaning/Example)
(a) Arya Satya 1.Namrupa
(b) Dwadash Nidan 2.Samadhi
(c) Ashtanga Marg 3.Samyaka Vyayam
(d) Niruana 4.Controlling of breath
5.Sorrow in life
A
Code :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
2 4 1 3
B
5 1 3 2
C
5 1 4 2
D
1 5 4 3
Question 9Single Answer
Critically judge the following : Assertion (A) : All Muslim Women need to go to school. Reason (R) : Muslim Philosophy lays emphasis on the equality of all-men or women.
A
Codes :
Both (A) and (R) are true.
B
Both (A) and (R) are false.
C
Statement (A) is true but (R) is false.
D
Statement (A) is false but (R) is true.
Question 10Single Answer
In Tagorian Education System the child learns better by :
I. Debates and Discussion
II. Reading, Writing and Speaking
III. Dance, Drama and Music
IV. Travelling and interacting with nature.
In the context of the above, which statements are true ?
A
All I, II, III and IV are true.
B
Statements I, III and IV are true.
C
Statements I, II and III are true.
D
Statements II, III and IV are true.
Question 11Single Answer
The right to free and compulsory educatiion for children between age group of 6 to 14 has been inserted in Indian Constitution as :
A
Article 46
B
Article 16
C
Article 45A
D
Article 21A
Question 12Single Answer
Who advocated the logical analysis of language for getting the true meaning ?
A
A.J. Ayer
B
Bertrand Russel
C
Morris L. Biggie
D
G.E. Moore
Question 13Single Answer
Sociology of Education is :
A
A branch of Anthropology
B
A study of the Society
C
An analysis of Sociological processes involved in the institutions of Education.
D
A science which studies primitive societies.
Question 14Single Answer
Schools are basically social institutions as :
A
They preserve and instil the values of our culture in future generations.
B
They suggest ways and means for social progress.
C
They suggest solutions to social problems.
D
They are established by the society.
Question 15Single Answer
Which is not a criterion used consistently for placing people in a particular social class ?
A
Race
B
Religion
C
Knowledge
D
Wealth
Question 16Single Answer
Beginning with family as the lowest unit which of the following constitutes correctly sequenced hierarchy of social group ?
A
Nation - Race - Class - Tribe - Family.
B
Family - Class - Tribe - Race - Nation.
C
Family - Tribe - Race - Class - Nation.
D
Family - Race - Class - Tribe - Nation.
Question 17Single Answer
Use of Science and Technology in replacing existing social practices is termed as :
A
Socialization
B
Westernization
C
Sanskritization
D
Modernization
Question 18Single Answer
The process of imbibing one's own culture in one's personality is termed as :
A
enculturation
B
acculturation
C
socialization
D
sanskritization
Question 19Single Answer
Critically judge the following : Assertion (A) : My religion is the best religion. Reason (R) : The democratic philosophy allows me to think and love with freedom.
A
Codes :
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation.
B
Both (A) and (R) are false.
C
Only (A) is true but (R) is false.
D
Only (R) is true.
Question 20Single Answer
Which of the following chains represents the change processes underlying educational system of Free India ?
A
Psychological change - Social change - Political change - Educatiional change.
B
Political change - Social change - Psychological change - Educational change.
C
Educational change - Social change - Psychological change.
D
None of these
Question 21Single Answer
Which of the following is not the aspects of child development?
A
Physical development
B
Social development
C
Cognitive development
D
Maturity
Question 22Single Answer
Development can be described as growth in
A
cognitive state
B
physical state
C
social state
D
All of the above
Question 23Single 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 24Single Answer
Development sequence starts with ...... and ends with ......
A
ovum-sperm, zygote
B
ovum - sperm, blastocyst
C
blastocyst, zygote
D
ovum - sperm, fertilisation
Question 25Single Answer
The feeling of shame and pride develops in ........ stage.
A
infancy
B
childhood
C
adolescence
D
adulthood
Question 26Single 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 27Single 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 28Single 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 29Single 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 30Single 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 31Single 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 32Single 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 33Single 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 34Single 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 35Single 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 36Single 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 37Single 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 38Single 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 39Single 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 40Single 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 41Single 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 42Single Answer
Cognitive development means
A
development of intelligence
B
development of child
C
development of physical skills
D
development of individual
Question 43Single 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 44Single 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 45Single 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 46Single Answer
Development starts from
A
post-childhood stage
B
pre-natal stage
C
the stage of infancy
D
pre-childhood stage
Question 47Single 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 48Single 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 49Single 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 50Single 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
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Question 51Single 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 52Single 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 53Single Answer
Human development is
A
quantitative
B
qualitative
C
unmeasurable to a certain extent
D
Both (1) and (2)
Question 54Single 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 55Single Answer
Physical growth and development is called
A
readiness
B
maturation
C
mobility
D
heredity
Question 56Single 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 57Single 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 58Single Answer
Factors influencing the emotional development are
A
physical health
B
mental abilities
C
fatigue
D
All of these
Question 59Single 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 60Single 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 61Single Answer
The earlist manuscripts were written on
A
palm leaves
B
paper
C
wood
D
stones
Question 62Single Answer
What does BC and AD stands for?
A
Anno Domini and Before Common
B
Before Christ and Anno Domini
C
Anno Domini and Before Christ
D
None of the above
Question 63Single Answer
Which of the following is/are characteristic(s) of a manuscript?
(A) It is written on a hard surface such as a stone or a metal.
(B) It is an old book written by hand.
(C) It is written on palm leaf or on specially prepared bark of the birch tree.
A
Only A
B
B and C
C
Only B
D
All of these
Question 64Single Answer
Which one of the following statements is false?
A
History is about changes that over time, about finding out how things were in the past and how things have changed
B
In the histories narrated by British historians about India, the rule of each Governor-General was important
C
James Mill divided Indian History into three periods Hindu, Muslim and Christian
D
The British in India believed that surveys were important for effective administration
Question 65Single Answer
Which is the criteria to decide that a particular date is important in history?
A
They are the date of birth of a king or emperor
B
A particular event or set of events has occurred on or around that date
C
It is the date of coronation of a king
D
All of the above
Question 66Single Answer
Which of the following are incorrect statements?
(A) The archaeological evidence is obtained by the systematic examination of building monumentas and work of art.
(B) The credit for excavating the Pre-Aryan past goes to Sir William Jones.
(C) The Asiatic Society of Bengal established on 1786.
(D) James Mill is known as the 'Father of Indian Archaeology'.
A
A and B
B
C and D
C
B and D
D
B, C and D
Question 67Single Answer
Consider the following statements A and B and choose the correct option
(A) Inscriptions are the most reliable evidence and their study is called epigraphy.
(B) James Princep, the secretary of the Asiatic Society of Bengal succeeded for the first time in deciphering the Brahmi script.
A
Both A and B are true
B
A is false and B is true
C
A and B are false
D
A is true and B is false
Question 68Single Answer
Consider the following statements A and B on the study of coins and choose the correct option
(A) The study of coins is known as numismatics
(B) The coins give us an idea about the socio-political aspect of that period.
A
Both A and B are true
B
A is false and B is true
C
A and B are false
D
A is true and B is false
Question 69Single Answer
Which of the following are correct statements?
(A) Literaiy sources includes manuscripts.
(B) These writings were written by hands.
(C) It gives a reliable glimpses of culture and civilisation of the age
(D) Raj Tarangini was written by Banbhatta.
A
A, B and C
B
B,C and D
C
A, B and D
D
All of these
Question 70Single Answer
Which objects can archaeologists find which may be made of stone?
A
Remains of buildings, paintings and sculpture
B
Tools, weapons and ornaments found by excavation
C
Coins, pots and pans found beneath the surface of the Earth
D
All ot the above
Question 71Single Answer
On what subjects were books not written in ancient days?
A
Murder mysteries
B
Religious beliefs and practices
C
Lives of the kings
D
Epics, poems and plays
Question 72Single Answer
What is the meaning of ‘periodisation’ in history?
A
Deciding the period of time for which an age like neolithic or paleolithic age lasts
B
Dividing the earlier times into fixed periods of 100 years each
C
Demarcating of time into different unequal periods based on the occurrence of some significant events
D
None of the above
Question 73Single Answer
Which of the following gives the correct meaning of ‘colonisation’ in history?
A
When one country conquers another, it brings about changes in its society
B
When a country ‘colonises’ another, it imposes its religion on the colonised country completely
C
Colonisation implies intermarrying of the colonised people with the colonisers
D
All of the above
Question 74Single Answer
What can a historian not derive from surveys?
A
We can collect the right data, figures and information regarding a subject
B
We can find out past behaviour and structure of society
C
We can find out the culture, habits and means of livelihood of the people
D
All of the above
Question 75Single Answer
In the middle of the 19th century, British historians divided history of Indin into three periods-Hindu India, Muslim India and British India. What is the basis of this division?
A
It was based on the idea that religion of the rulers was an important historical change
B
History of England is also written in a similar way
C
Britishers felt they were more knowledge-able at that point of time in history and so used this division
D
It was convenient and easy to remember
Question 76Single Answer
Which of the following statement about ‘ancient manuscript’ is not correct?
A
They were usually written on Palm leaves
B
They are primary source of the period they reflected
C
They were handwritten and then printed
D
Some manuscript were engraved on stone or metal
Question 77Single Answer
What is ‘Common Era'?
A
A new era developed by amalgamation of Hindu Era and Islamic Era
B
A new era to study historical events
C
Christian Era which is now accepted in major parts of the world
D
Indian Era accepted by the government to issue notices
Question 78Single Answer
The year ‘2012 can also be written as
A
AD 2012
B
AP 2012
C
BC 2012
D
EC 2012
Question 79Single Answer
The division of the period of Indian History into ‘Ancient’, ‘Medieval’ and ‘Modern’ also has problems. Which of the following is one of the problems in it?
A
Tripartite division reflects gradual growth of the Indian state
B
Three periods are insufficient to describe Indian History
C
The concept has been borrowed from the West where modem period was associated with science, reason, democracy, liberty and equality
D
Indian history seems to have diear lines of distinction between ‘Ancient and Medieval’ and ‘Medieval and Modern’ period
Question 80Single Answer
Why would you ask question on historical imagination? Choose the most appropriate option from the following.
A
It encourages comparison of the present with the past
B
It evaluates a student’s ability to identify sources
C
It is fun-way to remember dates and events
D
It shows how historians fill gaps in history with their imagination
Question 81Single Answer
The following three aspects of intelligence are dealt by Sternberg's triarchic theory except
A
componential
B
social
C
experiential
D
contextual
Question 82Single Answer
Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences emphasizes
A
general intelligence
B
common abilities required in school
C
the unique abilities of each individual
D
conditioning skills in students
Question 83Single Answer
In order to avoid gender stereotyping in class, a teacher should
A
try to put both boys and girls in nontraditional roles.
B
appreciate students' good work by saying 'good girl' or 'good boy'.
C
discourage girls from taking part in wrestling.
D
encourage boys to take risk and be bold.
Question 84Single Answer
Schools should cater to Individual differences to
A
narrow the gap between individual students.
B
even out abilities and performance of students.
C
understand why students are able or unable to learn.
D
make individual students feel exclusive.
Question 85Single Answer
What kind of support can a school provide to address the individual differences in students ?
A
Follow a child-centered curriculum and provide multiple learning opportunities to students
B
Apply every possible measure to remove the individual differences in students
C
Refer slow learners to special schools
D
Follow same level of curriculum for all students
Question 86Single Answer
"Readiness for learning " refers to
A
general ability level of students
B
present cognitive level of students in the learning continuum
C
satisfying nature of the act of learning
D
Thorndike's Law of Readiness
Question 87Single Answer
Learning disabilities may occur due to all of the following except
A
Cerebral dysfunction
B
Emotional disturbance
C
Behavioural disturbance
D
Cultural factors
Question 88Single Answer
Which of the following is appropriate for environment conducive to thinking and learning in children ?
A
Passive listening for long periods of time
B
Home assignments given frequently
C
Individual tasks done by the learners
D
allowing students to take some decisions about what to learn and how to learn
Question 89Single Answer
The following are the steps in the process of problem solving except
A
Identification of a problem
B
Breaking down the problem into smaller parts
C
Explore possible strategies
D
Anticipate outcomes
Question 90Single Answer
Which of the following cognitive verbs are used to analyse the information given ?
A
Identify
B
Differentiate
C
Classify
D
Describe
Question 91Single Answer
Understanding Human Growth and Development enables a teacher to
A
gain control of learners' emotions while teaching.
B
be clear about teaching diverse learners.
C
tell students how they can improve their lives.
D
practice her teaching in an unbiased way.
Question 92Single Answer
Which one of the following is true about the role of heredity and environment in the development of a child ?
A
The relative contributions of peers and genes are not additive.
B
Heredity and environment do not operate together.
C
Propensity is related to environment while actual development requires heredity.
D
Both heredity and environment contribute 50% each in the development of a child.
Question 93Single Answer
Socialization is
A
Rapport between teacher and taught
B
Process of modernization of society
C
Adaptation of social norms
D
Change in social norms
Question 94Single Answer
A teacher wishes to help her students to appreciate multiple views of a situation. She provides her students multiple opportunities to debate on this situation in different groups. According to Vygotsky's perspective, her students will _____ various views and develop multiple perspectives of the situation on their own.
A
internalize
B
construct
C
operationalize
D
rationalize
Question 95Single Answer
Sita has learned to eat rice and dal with her hand. When she is given dal and rice, she mixes rice and dal and starts eating. She has eating rice and dal into her schema for doing things.
A
Accommodated
B
Assimilated
C
Appropriated
D
Initiated
Question 96Single Answer
Theory of multiple intelligences implies the following except
A
intelligence is a distinct set of processing operations used by an individual to solve problems
B
disciplines should be presented in a numbers of ways
C
learning could be assessed through a variety of means
D
emotional intelligence is not related to IQ
Question 97Single Answer
A child of 16 years scores 75 in an IQ test; his mental age will be ____ years.
A
12
B
8
C
14
D
15
Question 98Single Answer
Which one of the following optimizes motivation to learn ?
A
Personal satisfaction in meeting targets
B
Extrinsic factor
C
Motivation to avoid failure
D
Tendency to choose very easy or difficult goals
Question 99Single Answer
Smallest unit of meaning in a language is
A
pragmatics
B
syntax
C
morpheme
D
phoneme
Question 100Single Answer
IQ scores are generally _____ correlated with academic performance.
A
least
B
perfectly
C
highly
D
moderately
Question 101Single Answer
Social studies is different from other fields of learning because its contents and meaning lay stress on ?
A
persons and their vulnerable relationships
B
persons and their relationship with nature
C
persons and their relationships
D
persons and their individual relationships
Question 102Single Answer
Which one of the following is not part of the all - round development of children which 'Social Studies' contributes to ?
A
Evaluation structure
B
Desirable attitudes
C
Essential skills
D
Relevant understandings
Question 103Single Answer
Consider the following statements A and B and choose the correct answer
A. Studying human relationship with nature is one of the scopes of social study.
B. Cause and effect relationship is less significant in social study.
Codes :
A
A is true, B is false
B
Both A and B are false
C
A is false, B is true
D
Both A and B are true
Question 104Single Answer
Which one of the following statements is incorrect ?
A
The difference between social studies and social science is based on approach
B
The difference between social studies and social science is based on treatment
C
The difference between social studies and social science is based on content
D
All of the above
Question 105Single Answer
The current social studies curriculum does not focus on ?
A
learning through activities
B
learning beyond the textbooks
C
learning by rote
D
learning by discussion
Question 106Single Answer
Which of the following best describes 'Political Science' ?
A
It is a social science discipline concerning politicians
B
It is a social science discipline concerned with the problems of marginalised groups
C
It is a social science discipline concerned with the study of the State Government and politics
D
It is a discipline concerned with indiscipline politicians
Question 107Single Answer
Consider the following statements A and B and choose the correct answer
A. On education matter only Central Government can make laws.
B. National Education Policy, 1986 does not talk about girls education.
Codes :
A
A is true, B is false
B
Both A and B are false
C
A is false, B is true
D
Both A and B are true
Question 108Single Answer
As per NCF 2005, selection and organisation of material into a meaningful social science curriculum enables students to develop what ?
A
A better understanding of the subject matter to enable them to pass their exams
B
A critical understanding of society
C
An understanding of the problems India faces today
D
A better knowledge of the world's trouble spots
Question 109Single Answer
As per NCF 2005, which of the following will make the teaching - learning process more interesting and enjoyable ?
A
If the process is participatory but not coercive
B
If it is embellished with many stories
C
If it has many long breaks to enable the children to meditate on what they have learnt
D
If seating of the students in the classroom is changed every day
Question 110Single Answer
Consider the following statements A and B and choose the correct answer
A. Education is fundamental to our all - round development, material and spiritual.
B. Establishment of Navodaya Vidalia was initiated by National Education Policy, 1986.
Codes :
A
A is true, B is false
B
Both A and B are true
C
A is false, B is true
D
Both A and B are false
Question 111Single Answer
Consider the following statements A and B and choose the correct answer
A. Size and weight of school bags do not influence learning of a child.
B. Yashpal committee report emphasised on use of audio - visuals as a teaching aid.
Codes :
A
A is true, B is false
B
Both A and B are false
C
A is false, B is true
D
Both A and B are true
Question 112Single Answer
Consider the following statements A and B about NCF - 2005
A. It makes a case for doing away with stereotypes based on gender and caste.
B. In social science classes sensitivity towards gender and caste cannot be developed among learners.
Codes :
A
A is true, B is false
B
Both A and B are true
C
A is false, B is true
D
Both A and B are false
Question 113Single Answer
Consider the following statements A and B and choose the correct answer
A. A primary level curriculum of social science should be discussion based.
B. At middle level curriculum of social science should be linked with vocational courses.
Codes :
A
A is true, B is false
B
Both A and B are true
C
A is false, B is true
D
Both A and B are false
Question 114Single Answer
Consider the following statements A and B and choose the correct answer
A. National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) is a statutory body.
B. NCTE is an apex body to frame National Curriculum framework.
Codes :
A
A is true, B is false
B
Both A and B are true
C
A is false, B is true
D
Both A and B are false
Question 115Single Answer
At different level curriculum of social science is based on recommendation of which organisation/report/committee ?
A
NCF - 2005
B
NCERT
C
All of the above
D
None of the above
Question 116Single Answer
According to NCF 2005, Social Science teaching must adopt methods which promote ?
A
audio - visual materials, photographs and maps
B
problem - solving, dramatization and role play
C
creativity, aesthetics and critical perspectives
D
None of the above
Question 117Single Answer
Choose the most inappropriate statement regarding teaching of Social Science in middle school ?
A
Social Science should be taught as it helps to acquire an understanding of human relationships
B
Social Science should be taught as it helps to sensitise children regarding social reality
C
Social Science should be taught because it helps students debate and reflect on social issues
D
Social Science should be a part of the curriculum so that the learners know about the lives of kings and the battles they fought
Question 118Single Answer
Which of the following statements is incorrect about Social Science ?
A
Social Science creates and widens human, values such as freedom, respect for diversity etc
B
As Social Science deals with people, the nature of enquiry is not scientific
C
Social Science lays the foundations for an analytical and creative mind - set
D
Social Science encompasses diverse concerns of society, including historical, geographical, economic and political dimensions
Question 119Single Answer
The National Curriculum Framework 2005, suggests that instead of 'Civics', the term 'Political Science' be used because ?
A
'Political Science' is a globally recognised field of study
B
Political Science' will provide political training
C
The term 'Civics' was coined in the Raj era and is associated with obedience and loyalty
D
Political Science' is taught at a higher level of education, therefore schools should prepare grounds for it
Question 120Single Answer
The major purpose of assessment in Social Science should be to ?
A
Provide credible feedback on the extent to which educational objectives have been achieved
B
predict the learners' chances of pursuing a successful career in humanities
C
gauge the extent of the knowledge of content acquired by learners
D
maintain a desirable academic quality of knowledge in the students passing out
Question 121Single Answer
Learning Without Burden (1993)' recommended that learning in Social Sciences should ?
A
develop skills relevant to jobs
B
continue to follow the epistemological framework of highlighting developmental issues
C
help in the retention of important information
D
promote developing concepts and abilities to analyse socio - political realities
Question 122Single Answer
Which of the following is the most important feature of a book on Social Sciences at the national level ?
A
It should be such so as to enable all social groups to relate to it
B
It should not follow any particular school of thought especially in writing history
C
It should not include lengthy texts as it is difficult for children to remember lengthy texts
D
It should provide information in a crisp and systematic way to facilitate memorisation
Question 123Single Answer
Which one of right in reference to Social Science at elementary level ?
A
History – Geography - Civics - Sociology
B
History - Geography - Economics Sociology
C
History - Geography - Political Science - Economics
D
History - Geography - Political Science-Sociology
Question 124Single Answer
Which of the following is an advantage of a spiral curriculum in Social Sciences ?
A
Increased opportunities to develop theme based learning
B
Make the concepts more purposeful and relevant
C
Retention of the concepts for a longer period of time and with deeper understanding
D
Ability to apply the concepts across disciplines
Question 125Single Answer
Which one of the following is a characteristic of reciprocal learning ?
A
Responsibility for learning is shared between the students and the teacher
B
Learning proceeds by addressing the causes of forgetting
C
Teacher reciprocates by actively leading the teaching - learning process
D
Teacher is completing her education while working in a school
Question 126Single Answer
At the upper primary stage, according to NCF - 2005, the content of Social Studies will draw its content from which of the following subjects ?
A
History, Civics and Geography
B
History, Geography, Political Science and Economics
C
Environmental Science, History, Civics and Geography
D
Disaster Management, History Political Science and Values Education
Question 127Single Answer
According to NCF 2005, the aim of education in Social Science should be enable student to ?
A
criticise political decisions
B
analyse socio - political reality
C
retention of information on socio - political situation in the country
D
present knowledge about socio - political principles in a lucid and concise way so that students remember them easily
Question 128Single Answer
Outcome oriented student learning model in Social Science will focus primarily on which of the following ?
A
Group activities, excursions and summative assessments
B
Complete coverage of course, information centred teaching and summative assessments
C
Learning objective, learning activities, formative and summative assessments
D
Aims of education, new teaching method, board exam
Question 129Single Answer
The content of Social Science should aim at ?
A
making students familiar with happenings in the world around
B
raising students awareness through critically exploring and questioning of familiar social reality
C
inculcating nationalism in students
D
imparting knowledge about developed countries
Question 130Single Answer
In a pluralistic society like ours, it is important that textbooks should be such that ?
A
they reflect government views to make children a good citizen
B
controversial issues are avoided
C
all regions and social groups be able to relate to them
D
different textbook are available for different regions
Question 131Single Answer
The content of Social Science should ?
A
aim at raising students' awareness about History, Geography and Politics of India and the interconnection among these
B
aim at raising students' awareness through critically exploring and questioning familiar social realities
C
provide comprehensive information about the social issues and their solutions
D
exclusively focus on issues related to social reality and should not encourage scientific method of research
Question 132Single Answer
To make textbooks representative of all regions and social groups ?
A
textbooks should be written in all languages of the country specially in languages mentioned in the Schedule VIII of the Constitution of India
B
common issues among regis must be highlighted exclusively to promote the spirit of federal republic
C
contents relating to all regions and social groups should be added in textbooks
D
relevant local content should be part of teaching-learning process drawing on local resources
Question 133Single Answer
The National Policy on Education (NPE), 1986 suggested the development of 'integrated programmes' for the ?
A
handicapped children to study in regular schools
B
handicapped children to study in special schools
C
education of boys and girls together
D
education of the mentally disabled
Question 134Single Answer
Regarding Pedagogy and resources for Social Science, the National Curriculum Framework, 2005 says that teaching of Social Science must adopt ?
A
methods that promote creativity and critical perspective
B
approach involving maximum teaching aids to promote intelligence
C
strategies that help students to remember facts for longer time
D
mind maps that enhance quick retrieval of information
Question 135Single Answer
The National Curriculum Framework, 2005 proposes that Geography should be taught to ?
A
focus on the optimum extraction and utilisation of natural resources
B
inculcate a critical appreciation for conservation and environmental concerns
C
instruct the role of diverse geographical features of India in its economic growth
D
guide students about the destructive effect of natural disasters on the economy of India
Question 136Single Answer
Capacity Building Programmes are essential for the teachers of Social Science because ?
A
they are related to their professional growth
B
their increment in salary is contingent upon Capacity Building Programme
C
schools have been asked to do so by the CBSE to keep the teachers busy
D
the require conceptual and pedagogical clarity in different components of Social Science
Question 137Single Answer
When a teacher uses individual experiences in order to explain concepts in a Social Science class, then he/she is ?
A
Promoting the ability to relate their local reality with the global context
B
take care of the linguistic and cultural diversity among learners
C
making the lesson engaging
D
Channelizing the energies of students
Question 138Single Answer
Which of the following statements is correct about Social Science ?
A
Social Science is not concerned with diverse concerns of society
B
Social Science emphasises homogeneity
C
Social Science is a subjectivist discipline
D
Social Science lays the foundation for an analytical and creative mindset
Question 139Single Answer
In Social Science, the recent NCF position paper on examination reforms emphasizes ?
A
open book exams
B
continuous assessment
C
test performance
D
flexible sitting arrangement while testing
Question 140Single Answer
Which of the following statements is correct about Social Science ?
A
Social Science is a subjectivist discipline
B
Social Science lays the foundation for an analytical and creative mindset
C
Social Science is not concerned with diverse concerns of society
D
Social Science emphasises homogeneity and rituals
General Knowledge
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
General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh
Question 143Single 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 144Single 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 145Single 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 146Single 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 147Single 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 148Single 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 149Single 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 150Single Answer
First State, 'nance Commission of H.P. was set up in
A
1993
B
1994
C
1995
D
1996
Current Affairs
Question 151Single Answer
Which platform was launched by MoS Jitendra Singh to boost private investment in biotechnology startups?
A
Startup India
B
Atal Innovation
C
BIO-NIVESH
D
Make in India Bio
Question 152Single Answer
Indian and Chinese armies held talks focusing on maintaining peace along the LAC in which sector?
A
Arunachal Pradesh
B
Sikkim
C
Ladakh
D
Uttarakhand
Question 153Single Answer
Canada’s retaliatory tariffs (15–50%) on US goods worth CA$27.6 billion took effect on 8 September 2026 in response to:
A
US tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminium
B
US restrictions on dairy
C
US tariffs on Canadian imports (part of the 2025–2026 trade war)
D
Border security issues
Question 154Single Answer
Russia and North Korea opened their first road link (bridge) on:
A
5 September 2026
B
10 September 2026
C
1 September 2026
D
7–8 September 2026 (reported Monday)
Question 155Single Answer
Israeli airstrikes on a southern Lebanese village (Kfar Reman/Kfar Rumman) around 7–8 September 2026 killed at least:
A
5 people
B
50 people
C
20 people
D
9–13 people (including children)
Question 156Single Answer
Which important day is observed on 8 September every year?
A
World Physical Therapy Day
B
Both A and B
C
International Literacy Day
D
World Peace Day
Question 157Single Answer
The Allahabad High Court strongly criticised which District Magistrate for NSA detention of a Delhi University law student?
A
A Delhi DM
B
Medha Roopam (Gautam Buddha Nagar)
C
An UP Chief Secretary
D
Noida Police Commissioner
Question 158Single Answer
Congress SC/ST MPs decided to petition the President over the alleged “purification yajna” held in which place?
A
Haldwani
B
Haridwar
C
Rishikesh
D
Dehradun
Question 159Single Answer
Supreme Court directed Centre and States to set up special courts for narcotics cases within:
A
Two weeks
B
Three months
C
Six weeks
D
Six months
Question 160Single Answer
Home Minister Amit Shah presented the President’s Colour to which police force?
A
Delhi Police
B
Gujarat Police
C
Maharashtra Police
D
Goa Police
Everyday Science
Question 161Single 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 162Single 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 163Single 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 164Single Answer
Two sources are said to be coherent if they produce waves
A
having a constant phase difference
B
of equal wavelength
C
of equal speed
D
having same shape of wavefront
Question 165Single 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 166Single 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 167Single Answer
The one which decreases with dilution is
A
molar conductance
B
conductance
C
specific conductance
D
equivalent conductance
Question 168Single 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 169Single Answer
Which of the following is not a green - house gas ?
A
Water vapour
B
Carbon monoxide
C
Methane
D
Oxygen
Question 170Single Answer
Both husband and wife have normal vision though their fathers were colorblind and mothers did not have any gene for colorblindness. The probability of their daughters becoming colorblind is
A
50%
B
75%
C
0%
D
25%
logical Reasoning
Question 171Single 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 172Single 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 173Single 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 174Single 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 175Single 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 176Single 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 177Single 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 178Single 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 179Single 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 180Single 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
Social Science
Question 181Single 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 182Single 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 183Single 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 184Single 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 185Single 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 186Single Answer
In which year Delhi became the capital of British India?
A
1916
B
1913
C
1915
D
1911
Question 187Single 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 188Single Answer
Before Delhi, which city was the capital of British India?
A
Calcutta
B
Madras
C
Bombay
D
Agra
Question 189Single Answer
What is Gulfaroshan?
A
It was a festival of flowers celebrated annually in Patna during 16th century
B
It was a festival of flowers celebrated annually in Delhi during 18th century
C
It was a festival of flowers celebrated annually in Delhi during 11th century
D
All of these
Question 190Single Answer
Which period was referred as Delhi renaissance?
A
1857-1860
B
1860-1863
C
1865-1870
D
1830-1857
Hindi & English Language
Question 191Single Answer
शुद्ध वर्तनी का चयन कीजिए
A
अधम्र
B
अध्रम
C
अधर्म
D
अध्रिम
Question 192Single Answer
शुद्ध वर्तनी का चयन कीजिए
A
स्थायि
B
स्थायी
C
स्थाई
D
स्थाइ
Question 193Single Answer
वर्तनी की दृष्टि से सही शब्द है?
A
महत्व
B
महतव
C
महत्तव
D
महतत्व
Question 194Single Answer
निम्नलिखित में से शुद्ध छांटिए?
A
आयुष्मान
B
आयुश्मान
C
आयुशमान
D
आयुश्यमान
Question 195Single Answer
शुद्ध शब्द नहीं हैं?
A
कवियत्री
B
कौसल्या
C
एश्वर्य
D
श्रृंगार
Question 196Single 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 197Single 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 198Single 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 199Single 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 200Single 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.