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Kerala TET Social Science Exam - English

Duration: 150 · Questions: 150 · Max Marks: 150 · Language: 3

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Child Development & Pedagogy

1
Epistemology is the branch of philosophy which deals with the theories of :
  1. A.Realitty
  2. B.Existence
  3. C.Knowledge
  4. D.Values
2
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 ?
  1. A.Codes :
    Both (A) and (R) are true.
  2. B.Both (A) and (R) are false.
  3. C.(A) is true but (R) is false.
  4. D.(A) is false but (R) is true.
3
"Things as they are and as they are likely to be encountered in life rather than words" was the slogan of the :
  1. A.Pragmatists
  2. B.Realists
  3. C.Idealists
  4. D.Existentialists 
4
An existentialistic teacher should emphasize on :
I. Freedom
II. Responsibility
III. Subjective feelings
IV. Cooperative living
In the above which combination is correct ?
  1. A.Codes ;
    I & II are correct.
  2. B.I & III are correct.
  3. C.I, II & III are correct.
  4. D.II, III & IV are correct.
5
Who advocated the creation of a classless society ?
  1. A.Plato
  2. B.Auguste Comte
  3. C.M.K. Gandhi
  4. D.Karl Marx
6
The Vedas teach us that :
  1. A.Creation is without beginning
  2. B.Creation is without an end.
  3. C.Creation is without beginning and without an end.
  4. D.Creation has a definite beginning and also an end.
7
According to Samkhya philosophy, the sequence of creation is as under :
  1. A.Purusa, Prakrati, Ahankar, Mahat
  2. B.Prakrati, Purusa, Ahankar, Mahat
  3. C.Prakrati, Purusa, Mahat, Ahankar
  4. D.Purusa, Prakrati, Mahat, Ahankar 
8
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
  1. A.Code :
    (a)     (b)     (c)     (d)
    2         4      1      3
  2. B.5      1      3      2
  3. C.5      1      4      2
  4. D.1      5      4       3 
9
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.
  1. A.Codes :
    Both (A) and (R) are true.
  2. B.Both (A) and (R) are false.
  3. C.Statement (A) is true but (R) is false.
  4. D.Statement (A) is false but (R) is true.
10
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 ?
  1. A.All I, II, III and IV are true.
  2. B.Statements I, III and IV are true.
  3. C.Statements I, II and III are true.
  4. D.Statements II, III and IV are true. 
11
The right to free and compulsory educatiion for children between age group of 6 to 14 has been inserted in Indian Constitution as :
  1. A.Article 46
  2. B.Article 16
  3. C.Article 45A
  4. D.Article 21A
12
Who advocated the logical analysis of language for getting the true meaning ?
  1. A.A.J. Ayer
  2. B.Bertrand Russel
  3. C.Morris L. Biggie
  4. D.G.E. Moore
13
Sociology of Education is :
  1. A.A branch of Anthropology
  2. B.A study of the Society
  3. C.An analysis of Sociological processes involved in the institutions of Education.
  4. D.A science which studies primitive societies.
14
Schools are basically social institutions as :
  1. A.They preserve and instil the values of our culture in future generations.
  2. B.They suggest ways and means for social progress.
  3. C.They suggest solutions to social problems.
  4. D.They are established by the society. 
15
Which is not a criterion used consistently for placing people in a particular social class ?
  1. A.Race
  2. B.Religion
  3. C.Knowledge
  4. D.Wealth
16
Which of the following is not the aspects of child development?
  1. A.Physical development
  2. B.Social development
  3. C.Cognitive development
  4. D.Maturity
17
Development can be described as growth in
  1. A.cognitive state
  2. B.physical state
  3. C.social state
  4. D.All of the above
18
Which of the following is not correct about meaning of development?
  1. A.It is a series of changes as a result of maturity
  2. B.It is a series of changes as a result of experience
  3. C.It is a mere progressive series of changes
  4. D.None of the above
19
Development sequence starts with ...... and  ends with ......
  1. A.ovum-sperm, zygote
  2. B.ovum - sperm, blastocyst
  3. C.blastocyst, zygote
  4. D.ovum - sperm, fertilisation
20
The feeling of shame and pride develops in  ........ stage.
  1. A.infancy
  2. B.childhood
  3. C.adolescence
  4. D.adulthood
21
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 ...
  1. A.growth and behavioural changes, processes for maturing an organism
  2. B.growth and behavioural changes, growth and changes relating to maturity
  3. C.growth and changes relating to maturity processes for maturing an organism
  4. D.None of the above
22
Which of the given statement is partially correct about the characteristics of development?
  1. A.Each phase of development has its own variable
  2. B.Development is a process that is continuous predictable and has individual differences
  3. C.Each phase of development is with its own characteristic behaviour
  4. D.Development is affected by cultural changes to a certain extent
23
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?
  1. A.Only I
  2. B.Only II
  3. C.Only III
  4. D.None of these
24
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?
  1. A.Only I
  2. B.Only Il
  3. C.Only III
  4. D.All of these
25
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.
  1. A.Codes
    l is incorrect matching
  2. B.Both I, II are incorrect matching
  3. C.Both II, III are incorrect matching
  4. D.None of the above
26
Early childhood period is
  1. A.sensitive to language development
  2. B.crucial for maturity level
  3. C.meant for learning through the forced behaviour
  4. D.is complex in terms of growth and development cognitively
27
The age group 6 to 11 years falls under
  1. A.early childhood
  2. B.pre-natal age
  3. C.later childhood
  4. D.None of these
28
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?
  1. A.Only I
  2. B.Only II
  3. C.Neither I nor II
  4. D.Both I and II
29
In which of the following stages do children become active members of their peer group?
  1. A.Adolescence
  2. B.Adulthood
  3. C.Early childhood
  4. D.Childhood
30
Which of the following statements is not correct about development?
  1. A.Each phase of the development has hazards
  2. B.Development is not aided by stimulation
  3. C.Development is affected by cultural changes
  4. D.Each phase of the development has characteristic behavior

Kannada

1
ನಾನು ಸಿಂಗಪುರಕ್ಕೆ ಹೋಗುತ್ತೇನೆ. ಇಲ್ಲಿ, "ನಾನು" ಪದವು ಯಾವ ನಾಮಧಾರಣದ ಪ್ರತಿಪದ ?
  1. A. ಅಯೋಗ್ಯ
  2. B. ಆತ್ಮೀಯ
  3. C. ಸಮಾನ
  4. D. ಸಂಜ್ಞಾನಾಮ
2
ಕೆಲವು ವಿಶೇಷಣಗಳನ್ನು ಹೇಳುವಾಗ, "ನಾನು" ಪದವನ್ನು ಯಾವ ವಿಶೇಷಣದ ಪ್ರತಿಪದವಾಗಿ ಬಳಸಬಹುದು ?
  1. A. ಅಪರಿಮಿತ
  2. B. ನನ್ನ
  3. C. ಸುಖದ
  4. D. ಸಮಯ
3
ಕ್ರಿಯಾಪದ "ಓದು" ಯಾವ ವಿಧಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಇರುತ್ತದೆ ?
  1. A. ಮುಕ್ತಕಾಲದಲ್ಲಿ
  2. B. ಭೂತಕಾಲದಲ್ಲಿ
  3. C. ಭವಿಷ್ಯಕಾಲದಲ್ಲಿ
  4. D. ವಿಮುಕ್ತಕಾಲದಲ್ಲಿ
4
"ಅವನು ಕಪ್ಪು ಬೆಳ್ಳಿಯ ಕಡ್ಡಿಗಳನ್ನು ಹೊಡೆಯುತ್ತಾನೆ" ಇಲ್ಲಿ "ಅವನು" ಯಾವ ಭಾವಿಗೆ ಸಂಬಂಧಿಸಿದೆ ?
  1. A. ಆಕ್ರಿಯಾವಿಷಯಕ
  2. B. ಕರ್ಮಾವಿಷಯಕ
  3. C. ಸಾಧನಾವಿಷಯಕ
  4. D. ಸಂಜ್ಞಾವಿಷಯಕ
5
"ಅದು ಕೈಯಲ್ಲಿ ಪುಸ್ತಕ ಹೊತ್ತಿದೆ" ಇಲ್ಲಿ "ಕೈಯಲ್ಲಿ" ಯಾವ ವಿಶೇಷಣವಾಗಿದೆ ?
  1. A. ಗುಣವಚನ
  2. B. ಯಾತ್ರಾವಚನ
  3. C. ಕಾರಣವಚನ
  4. D. ಸ್ಥಾನವಚನ
6
ಹೆಣ್ಣು ಎಂದರೆ ಯಾವ ನಾಮಧಾರಣದ ಪ್ರತಿಪದ ?
  1. A. ಉತ್ತಮ
  2. B. ಸಮಾನ
  3. C. ಸ್ತ್ರೀ
  4. D. ಪುರುಷ
7
"ಬಂಗಾರ ಬಂದರೆ ಬಂದವರು ಬಂಗಾರವನ್ನು ಬಿಡಲಾರರು" ಇಲ್ಲಿ ಯಾವ ಕಾರಕ ಕ್ರಿಯೆಯಿಂದ ಆಗುವುದಿಲ್ಲ ?
  1. A. ಕರ್ಮಕಾರಕ
  2. B. ಸಹಕಾರಕ
  3. C. ಕರಣಕಾರಕ
  4. D. ಅಕರಣಕಾರಕ
8
"ನಾನು ತಿಂದುಕೊಳ್ಳುತ್ತೇನೆ" ಇಲ್ಲಿ "ನಾನು" ಪದವು ಯಾವ ಕಾರಕ ಕ್ರಿಯೆಗೆ ಸಂಬಂಧಿಸಿದೆ ?
  1. A. ಕ್ರಿಯಾಕಾರಕ
  2. B. ಸಹಕಾರಕ
  3. C. ಕರ್ಮಕಾರಕ
  4. D. ಕರಣಕಾರಕ
9
ಕೇಳುವ ಸಮಯದಲ್ಲಿ, "ನೀವು" ಪದವನ್ನು ಯಾವ ವಿಧಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಬಳಸಬೇಕು ?
  1. A. ಉತ್ತಮ ಸಮಯದಲ್ಲಿ
  2. B. ಅನಿವಾರ್ಯ ಸಮಯದಲ್ಲಿ
  3. C. ವಿಶೇಷ ಸಮಯದಲ್ಲಿ
  4. D. ಎಲ್ಲ ಸಮಯದಲ್ಲಿ
10
"ಇದು ನನ್ನ ಗ್ರಂಥಪಟಗಳಿಗೆ ಸರಿಹೋಗುತ್ತದೆ" ಇಲ್ಲಿ "ಸರಿಹೋಗುತ್ತದೆ" ಎಂದರೆ ಯಾವ ಕ್ರಿಯೆ ?
  1. A. ಕ್ರಿಯಾಪ್ರಧಾನ
  2. B. ಭಾವಿಪ್ರಧಾನ
  3. C. ಸಾಧನಾಪ್ರಧಾನ
  4. D. ಆದಾಯಪ್ರಧಾನ
11
"ಅವನು ಕಪ್ಪು ಕೈಯಲ್ಲಿ ಪುಸ್ತಕವನ್ನು ಹೊತ್ತನು" ಇಲ್ಲಿ "ಕಪ್ಪು" ಯಾವ ಭಾವಿಗೆ ಸಂಬಂಧಿಸಿದೆ ?
  1. A. ಗುಣವಚನ
  2. B. ಯಾತ್ರಾವಚನ
  3. C. ಕಾರಣವಚನ
  4. D. ಸ್ಥಾನವಚನ
12
"ನೀವು ಹಣವನ್ನು ಕೊಡಬೇಕು" ಇಲ್ಲಿ "ನೀವು" ಪದವು ಯಾವ ವಿಧಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಇದೆ ?
  1. A. ಮುಕ್ತಕಾಲದಲ್ಲಿ
  2. B. ಭೂತಕಾಲದಲ್ಲಿ
  3. C. ಭವಿಷ್ಯಕಾಲದಲ್ಲಿ
  4. D. ವಿಮುಕ್ತಕಾಲದಲ್ಲಿ
13
ಕ್ರಿಯಾಪದ "ಗೆಲುವು" ಯಾವ ವಿಧಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಇದೆ ?
  1. A. ಮುಕ್ತಕಾಲದಲ್ಲಿ
  2. B. ಭೂತಕಾಲದಲ್ಲಿ
  3. C. ಭವಿಷ್ಯಕಾಲದಲ್ಲಿ
  4. D. ವಿಮುಕ್ತಕಾಲದಲ್ಲಿ
14
"ನಾವು ಗೋಧಿಯನ್ನು ಬೆಳೆಯುತ್ತೇವೆ" ಇಲ್ಲಿ "ನಾವು" ಪದವು ಯಾವ ವಿಶೇಷಣದ ಪ್ರತಿಪದ ?
  1. A. ಅಪರಿಮಿತ
  2. B. ನಮ್ಮ
  3. C. ಸುಖದ
  4. D. ಸಮಯ
15
"ಅದು ನನ್ನ ಪಿತೃಗಳ ಸೇರುವ ಪ್ರದೇಶದಲ್ಲಿದೆ" ಇಲ್ಲಿ "ನನ್ನ" ಪದವು ಯಾವ ಕಾರಣಕಾರಕ ಸಂಬಂಧಿಸಿದೆ ?
  1. A. ಉದ್ದೇಶಕಾರಕ
  2. B. ಕರ್ಮಕಾರಕ
  3. C. ಕರಣಕಾರಕ
  4. D. ಕರ್ಮಾಕಾರಕ
16
ಕೆಲವು ನಾಮಧಾರಣಗಳನ್ನು ಹೇಳುವಾಗ, "ನಾವು" ಪದವನ್ನು ಯಾವ ನಾಮಧಾರಣದ ಪ್ರತಿಪದವಾಗಿ ಬಳಸಬಹುದು ?
  1. A. ಸಮಾನ
  2. B. ಆತ್ಮೀಯ
  3. C. ಸಂಜ್ಞಾನಾಮ
  4. D. ವಿಸರ್ಗಾಮ
17
"ಇವರು ನಮ್ಮ ವಿದ್ಯಾಭ್ಯಾಸದ ಸಹಾಯಕರು" ಇಲ್ಲಿ "ಇವರು" ಪದವು ಯಾವ ವಿಶೇಷಣದ ಪ್ರತಿಪದ ?
  1. A. ಸಮಾನ
  2. B. ಅಪರಿಮಿತ
  3. C. ಸುಖದ
  4. D. ಸಹಕಾರಿ
18
"ಅವನು ಹೊಟ್ಟೆ ತುಂಬಿದನು" ಇಲ್ಲಿ "ಅವನು" ಯಾವ ಕಾರಣಕಾರಕ ಸಂಬಂಧಿಸಿದೆ ?
  1. A. ಉದ್ದೇಶಕಾರಕ
  2. B. ಕರ್ಮಕಾರಕ
  3. C. ಕರಣಕಾರಕ
  4. D. ಕರ್ಮಾಕಾರಕ
19
ಕ್ರಿಯಾಪದ "ಹಾಕು" ಯಾವ ವಿಧಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಇದೆ ?
  1. A. ಮುಕ್ತಕಾಲದಲ್ಲಿ
  2. B. ಭೂತಕಾಲದಲ್ಲಿ
  3. C. ಭವಿಷ್ಯಕಾಲದಲ್ಲಿ
  4. D. ವಿಮುಕ್ತಕಾಲದಲ್ಲಿ
20
"ಅದು ನನ್ನ ಸ್ನೇಹಿತನಿಗೆ ಸರಿಹೋಗುತ್ತದೆ" ಇಲ್ಲಿ "ಸರಿಹೋಗುತ್ತದೆ" ಎಂದರೆ ಯಾವ ಕ್ರಿಯೆ ?
  1. A. ಕ್ರಿಯಾಪ್ರಧಾನ
  2. B. ಭಾವಿಪ್ರಧಾನ
  3. C. ಸಾಧನಾಪ್ರಧಾನ
  4. D. ಆದಾಯಪ್ರಧಾನ
21
"ನೀವು ಅಲ್ಪ ಸಮಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಬರುತ್ತೀರಿ" ಇಲ್ಲಿ "ನೀವು" ಪದವು ಯಾವ ಕಾರಣಕಾರಕ ಸಂಬಂಧಿಸಿದೆ ?
  1. A. ಉದ್ದೇಶಕಾರಕ
  2. B. ಕರ್ಮಕಾರಕ
  3. C. ಕರಣಕಾರಕ
  4. D. ಕರ್ಮಾಕಾರಕ
22
ಕ್ರಿಯಾಪದ "ಬಾ" ಯಾವ ವಿಧಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಇದೆ ?
  1. A. ಮುಕ್ತಕಾಲದಲ್ಲಿ
  2. B. ಭೂತಕಾಲದಲ್ಲಿ
  3. C. ಭವಿಷ್ಯಕಾಲದಲ್ಲಿ
  4. D. ವಿಮುಕ್ತಕಾಲದಲ್ಲಿ
23
ಕೆಲವು ವಿಶೇಷಣಗಳನ್ನು ಹೇಳುವಾಗ, "ಅದು" ಪದವು ಯಾವ ವಿಶೇಷಣದ ಪ್ರತಿಪದವಾಗಬಹುದು ?
  1. A. ಅಪರಿಮಿತ
  2. B. ಅನ್ಯ
  3. C. ಪ್ರಿಯ
  4. D. ಸಮಯ
24
"ನನ್ನ ಸ್ನೇಹಿತರು ಹೊಟ್ಟೆ ತುಂಬಿದರು" ಇಲ್ಲಿ "ಸ್ನೇಹಿತರು" ಯಾವ ವಿಶೇಷಣದ ಪ್ರತಿಪದ ?
  1. A. ಅಪರಿಮಿತ
  2. B. ಆತ್ಮೀಯ
  3. C. ಸಂಜ್ಞಾನಾಮ
  4. D. ವಿಸರ್ಗಾಮ
25
"ಅವನು ಸುಂದರ ಪುಸ್ತಕವನ್ನು ಓದಿದನು" ಇಲ್ಲಿ "ಸುಂದರ" ಯಾವ ಭಾವಿಗೆ ಸಂಬಂಧಿಸಿದೆ ?
  1. A. ಗುಣವಚನ
  2. B. ಯಾತ್ರಾವಚನ
  3. C. ಕಾರಣವಚನ
  4. D. ಸ್ಥಾನವಚನ
26
"ನಮ್ಮ ಮನೆಯ ಮುಂದೆ ಬಾಲುಕಾಡಿದೆ" ಇಲ್ಲಿ "ನಮ್ಮ" ಪದವು ಯಾವ ಕಾರಣಕಾರಕ ಸಂಬಂಧಿಸಿದೆ ?
  1. A. ಉದ್ದೇಶಕಾರಕ
  2. B. ಕರ್ಮಕಾರಕ
  3. C. ಕರಣಕಾರಕ
  4. D. ಕರ್ಮಾಕಾರಕ
27
ಕ್ರಿಯಾಪದ "ಬೆಳೆ" ಯಾವ ವಿಧಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಇದೆ ?
  1. A. ಮುಕ್ತಕಾಲದಲ್ಲಿ
  2. B. ಭೂತಕಾಲದಲ್ಲಿ
  3. C. ಭವಿಷ್ಯಕಾಲದಲ್ಲಿ
  4. D. ವಿಮುಕ್ತಕಾಲದಲ್ಲಿ
28
"ನೀವು ನನ್ನ ಸಹಾಯಕರಾಗಿದ್ದೀರಿ" ಇಲ್ಲಿ "ಸಹಾಯಕರಾಗಿದ್ದೀರಿ" ಎಂದರೆ ಯಾವ ಕ್ರಿಯೆ ?
  1. A. ಕ್ರಿಯಾಪ್ರಧಾನ
  2. B. ಭಾವಿಪ್ರಧಾನ
  3. C. ಸಾಧನಾಪ್ರಧಾನ
  4. D. ಆದಾಯಪ್ರಧಾನ
29
ಕೆಲವು ನಾಮಧಾರಣಗಳನ್ನು ಹೇಳುವಾಗ, "ಅವನು" ಪದವು ಯಾವ ನಾಮಧಾರಣದ ಪ್ರತಿಪದವಾಗಬಹುದು ?
  1. A. ಸಮಾನ
  2. B. ಅನ್ಯ
  3. C. ಸಂಜ್ಞಾನಾಮ
  4. D. ವಿಸರ್ಗಾಮ
30
"ಅದು ನಮ್ಮ ಸ್ನೇಹಿತನ ಸಮಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಆಗಿದೆ" ಇಲ್ಲಿ "ಸಮಯದಲ್ಲಿ" ಎಂದರೆ ಯಾವ ವಿಧಿ ?
  1. A. ಗುಣವಚನ
  2. B. ಯಾತ್ರಾವಚನ
  3. C. ಕಾರಣವಚನ
  4. D. ಸ್ಥಾನವಚನ

English

1
I go to Madurai by —– Vaigai Express
  1. A.a
  2. B.an
  3. C.some
  4. D.the
2
Have the car stolen!
  1. A.Steal the car
  2. B.You should have the stolen car
  3. C.Get someone to steal the car
  4. D.They have stolen the car
3
The payment was collected by the hardworking salesman.
  1. A.The hardworking salesman collected the payment.
  2. B.the salesman who worked heard was able to collect the payment.
  3. C.to collect the payment the salesman had to work hard.
  4. D.The hardworking salesman was able to collect the payment.
4
I had to stop all my work to complete this project.
  1. A.All other work had to be stopped to complete this project by me
  2. B.For completing this project all other work must be stopped
  3. C.For completing this project I had to stop all my work
  4. D.To complete this project all other work had been stopped by me
5
They have published the names of all the successful candidates.
  1. A.The candidates who have succeeded their names they had published.
  2. B.The names of all the successful candidates have been published by them
  3. C.The candidates who have succeeded their names have been published by them.
  4. D.The names of all the successful candidate were published by them. 
6
The online shopping site lowered the prices.
  1. A.Lowering of the prices was done by the online shopping site
  2. B.The prices were lowered by the online shopping site
  3. C.The prices had been lowered by the online shopping site
  4. D.The prices have been lowered by the online shopping site
7
Who taught you to drive a truck ?
  1. A.To drive a truck by whom were you taught?
  2. B.Driving a truck by who were you taught?
  3. C.Driving a truck by who were you being taught?
  4. D.By whom were you taught to drive a truck?
8
We shall invite Suresh.
  1. A.Suresh would be invited by us
  2. B.Suresh would have been invited by us
  3. C.Suresh will be invited by us
  4. D.Suresh will have been invited by us
9
Dark clouds have overcast the evening sky.
  1. A.By the dark clouds the evening sky was overcast.
  2. B.The evening sky has been overcast by the dark clouds.
  3. C.Dark clouds overcastted the evening sky.
  4. D.The sky of the evening was overcasted by dark clouds.
10
The partners will celebrate their triumph tomorrow. 
  1. A.The triumph would be celebrated by the partners a day before
  2. B.The triumph would be celebrated by the partners a day after
  3. C.The triumph would have been celebrated by the partners a day after
  4. D.The triumph will have been celebrated by the partners tomorrow
11
Why did break the vase?
  1. A.why is the vase broken by him
  2. B.why was the vase broken by him
  3. C.why had been the vase broken by him
  4. D.why has been the vase broken by him
12
Mariam was writing a note to her boss.
  1. A.A note was written to her boss by Mariam
  2. B.A note was wrote by Mariam to her boss
  3. C.A note was being written by Mariam to her boss
  4. D.A note was written by Mariam to her boss
13
The baby really enjoys that music.
  1. A.That music was really enjoyed by the baby.
  2. B.That music was really being enjoyed by the baby.
  3. C.That music is really enjoyed by the baby.
  4. D.This music was really enjoyed by the baby.
14
The weather disrupted the final match.
  1. A.The final match has been disrupted by the weather.
  2. B.The final match had been disrupted by the weather.
  3. C.The final match was disrupted by the weather. 
  4. D.The final match was being disrupted by the weather.
15
The management committee is required to publish a report every year. 
  1. A.report would be published by the management committee every year.
  2. B.A report would have been published by the management committee every year.
  3. C.A report requires to be published by the management committee every year.
  4. D.Every year the report would be published by the management committee.
16
Answer the following question by selecting the correct / most appropriate option. The study of meaning in a language is known as
  1. A.Linguistics
  2. B.Syntax
  3. C.Semantics
  4. D.Morphology
17
Positive interference is a kind of
  1. A.foreign language
  2. B.pictorial language
  3. C.native language
  4. D.target language
18
When a child learns a language naturally without much practice, it is called .
  1. A.language generalisation
  2. B.language adaption
  3. C.language learning
  4. D.language acquisition
19
The most important factor which is responsible for the differentiation between language learning and language acquisition is
  1. A.Language environment
  2. B.grammar of language
  3. C.assessment in language
  4. D.textbook of language
20
Language is not
  1. A.instinctive
  2. B.social
  3. C.arbitrary
  4. D.symbolic
21
Structural approach lays stress on
  1. A.developing linguistic competence
  2. B.selection and gradation of materials
  3. C.improving fluency
  4. D.developing accuracy
22
The communicative approach to teach English focuses on
  1. A.the structural accuracy of the sentences
  2. B.correct pronunciation of words
  3. C.linguistic competence plus ability to use the language appropriately
  4. D.the practice of selected and graded structure patterns
23
What is a 'task' in task - based language learning ?
  1. A.A piece of work which enables learners to do an activity
  2. B.A piece of work for the parents to do their children's homework
  3. C.A piece of activity for teachers to do in the classroom
  4. D.A piece of work which exposes learners to language
24
Reading English as a second language means
  1. A.reading aloud
  2. B.reading for grammar
  3. C.meaning making
  4. D.decoding of letters and words
25
Which of the following is not true while teaching the learners in their mother tongue at primary level ?
  1. A.It is helpful in the intellectual development of the child
  2. B.It helps children in learning in a natural environment
  3. C.It develops self - confidence in the child
  4. D.It makes learning easy
26
Which one of the following would be the best evidence to demonstrate the parents and administrators what students can do with language ?
  1. A.National curriculum and syllabus
  2. B.Lists of course goals and objectives
  3. C.Marks in a test
  4. D.Poems or paragraphs written by students
27
In a role play a student at the end said, "This news report is presented by the reporter Anshu and cameraman Priya." The teacher said that instead of cameraman you should say camera person. It indicates that the teacher is using a
  1. A.feminine gender
  2. B.gender biased language
  3. C.gender neutral language
  4. D.masculine gender
28
Of the following, which one is most important pre - requisite for language learning whether first or second ?
  1. A.A structural - situational approach
  2. B.Skills - based instruction
  3. C.A multilingual approach
  4. D.An input - rich communicational environment
29
The structural approach advocates
  1. A.resorting to fluency
  2. B.selection and gradation of material
  3. C.assessing learners performance using mother tongue
  4. D.using mother tongue
30
In the primary classes, it is recommended that children should be taught in their mother tongue because
  1. A.it enables children to comprehend
  2. B.it creates a natural environment
  3. C.children develop self - confidence
  4. D.it promotes regional languages

Social Studies

1
Choose the industrial cities that grew rapidly in Britain in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries:
  1. A.Leeds and Manchester
  2. B.Bristol and Manchester
  3. C.Carlisle and Leeds
  4. D.Chester and Leeds
2
Which were the three Presidency cities of Colonial India in late eighteenth century?
  1. A.Calcutta, Bombay and Madras
  2. B.Calcutta, Bombay and Surat
  3. C.Bombay, Madras and Delhi
  4. D.None of these
3
What is Urbanization?
  1. A.Migration of population from rural to urban area
  2. B.Migration of people from urban to rural
  3. C.Migration of people from one country to another
  4. D.Migration of population from one state to another one
4
What is de urbanization in the colonial context?
  1. A.The process by which many old towns, trading centers and ports emerged due to emergence of new cities.
  2. B.The process by which many old towns, trading centers and ports declined due to emergence of new cities.
  3. C.a and b both
  4. D.None of these
5
Which of the following Indian cities which were de-urbanized during the nineteenth century?
i. Machlipatnam
ii. Surat
iii. Seringapatam
iv. Bombay
  1. A.i and ii
  2. B.i, iv and ii
  3. C.i, ii and iii
  4. D.i, ii, iii and iv
6
In which year Delhi became the capital of British India?
  1. A.1916
  2. B.1913
  3. C.1915
  4. D.1911
7
When was Shahjahanabad built?
  1. A.by ShahJahan in 1640
  2. B.by ShahJahan in 1638
  3. C.by ShahJahan in 1639
  4. D.None of these
8
Before Delhi, which city was the capital of British India?
  1. A.Calcutta
  2. B.Madras
  3. C.Bombay
  4. D.Agra
9
What is Gulfaroshan?
  1. A.It was a festival of flowers celebrated annually in Patna during 16th century
  2. B.It was a festival of flowers celebrated annually in Delhi during 18th century
  3. C.It was a festival of flowers celebrated annually in Delhi during 11th century
  4. D.All of these
10
Which period was referred as Delhi renaissance?
  1. A.1857-1860
  2. B.1860-1863
  3. C.1865-1870
  4. D.1830-1857
11
In the 1870s, for what reasons the western walls of Shahjahanabad were broken?
  1. A.The walls were broken to establish the railway and to allow the city to expand beyond the walls.
  2. B.The walls were broken to establish textile and iron industries
  3. C.Both a and b
  4. D.None of these
12
On which hills was the city of New Delhi built on ?
  1. A.Almoda hills
  2. B.Vindhva hills
  3. C.Raisina Hill
  4. D.None of these
13
Name the architects who designed New Delhi and its buildings.
  1. A.Edward Lutyens and Herbert Baker
  2. B.Herbert Baker and Harbar Lutyens
  3. C.Edward Lutyens and Harbar Lutyens
  4. D.None of these
14
How many years did it take to build the city of New Delhi?
  1. A.15 years
  2. B.35 years
  3. C.20 years
  4. D.25 years
15
Where was Bahadur Shah Zafar exiled to after 1857 revolt?
  1. A.Kashmir
  2. B.south region
  3. C.Afghanistan
  4. D.Burma
16
Which of the following Defines Renaissance?
  1. A.It means rebirth of art and learning
  2. B.It is a term often used to describe a time when there is great creative activity
  3. C.a and b both
  4. D.None of these
17
When was Delhi College established?
  1. A.1792
  2. B.1793
  3. C.1794
  4. D.1792
18
Kamal Khan Gakkhar was made a Mansabdar by:
  1. A.Babur
  2. B.Akabar
  3. C.Shanjahan
  4. D.Jahangir
19
The British conquest of Bengal began with the Battle of?
  1. A.Buxur
  2. B.Tripoli
  3. C.St.Tome
  4. D.Plassey
20
Haidar Ali and Tipu Sultan were the rulers of?
  1. A.Madhya province
  2. B.Bengal
  3. C.Awadh
  4. D.Mysore
21
The earlist manuscripts were written on 
  1. A.palm leaves
  2. B.paper 
  3. C.wood 
  4. D.stones
22
What does BC and AD stands for?
  1. A.Anno Domini and Before Common
  2. B.Before Christ and Anno Domini 
  3. C.Anno Domini and Before Christ
  4. D.None of the above
23
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.
  1. A.Only A 
  2. B.B and C
  3. C.Only B 
  4. D.All of these
24
Which one of the following statements is false?
  1. A.History is about changes that over time, about finding out how things were in the past and how things have changed 
  2. B.In the histories narrated by British historians about India, the rule of each Governor-General was important 
  3. C.James Mill divided Indian History into three periods Hindu, Muslim and Christian
  4. D.The British in India believed that surveys were important for effective administration
25
Which is the criteria to decide that a particular date is important in history?
  1. A.They are the date of birth of a king or emperor 
  2. B.A particular event or set of events has occurred on or around that date 
  3. C.It is the date of coronation of a king
  4. D.All of the above
26
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'. 
  1. A.A and B
  2. B.C and D 
  3. C.B and D 
  4. D.B, C and D
27
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.
  1. A.Both A and B are true 
  2. B.A is false and B is true
  3. C.A and B are false 
  4. D.A is true and B is false
28
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.
  1. A.Both A and B are true
  2. B.A is false and B is true
  3. C.A and B are false 
  4. D.A is true and B is false
29
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. 
  1. A.A, B and C
  2. B.B,C and D 
  3. C.A, B and D 
  4. D.All of these
30
Which objects can archaeologists find which may be made of stone? 
  1. A.Remains of buildings, paintings and sculpture
  2. B.Tools, weapons and ornaments found by excavation 
  3. C.Coins, pots and pans found beneath the surface of the Earth 
  4. D.All ot the above
31
On what subjects were books not written in ancient days?
  1. A.Murder mysteries 
  2. B.Religious beliefs and practices 
  3. C.Lives of the kings
  4. D.Epics, poems and plays
32
What is the meaning of ‘periodisation’ in history? 
  1. A.Deciding the period of time for which an age like neolithic or paleolithic age lasts 
  2. B.Dividing the earlier times into fixed periods of 100 years each 
  3. C.Demarcating of time into different unequal periods based on the occurrence of some significant events 
  4. D.None of the above
33
Which of the following gives the correct meaning of ‘colonisation’ in history? 
  1. A.When one country conquers another, it brings about changes in its society 
  2. B.When a country ‘colonises’ another, it imposes its religion on the colonised country completely 
  3. C.Colonisation implies intermarrying of the colonised people with the colonisers 
  4. D.All of the above
34
What can a historian not derive from surveys? 
  1. A.We can collect the right data, figures and information regarding a subject 
  2. B.We can find out past behaviour and structure of society
  3. C.We can find out the culture, habits and means of livelihood of the people
  4. D.All of the above
35
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?
  1. A.It was based on the idea that religion of the rulers was an important historical change 
  2. B.History of England is also written in a similar way
  3. C.Britishers felt they were more knowledge-able at that point of time in history and so used this division
  4. D.It was convenient and easy to remember
36
Which of the following statement about ‘ancient manuscript’ is not correct? 
  1. A.They were usually written on Palm leaves
  2. B.They are primary source of the period they reflected
  3. C.They were handwritten and then printed 
  4. D.Some manuscript were engraved on stone or metal
37
What is ‘Common Era'? 
  1. A.A new era developed by amalgamation of Hindu Era and Islamic Era
  2. B.A new era to study historical events 
  3. C.Christian Era which is now accepted in major parts of the world 
  4. D.Indian Era accepted by the government to issue notices
38
The year ‘2012 can also be written as
  1. A.AD 2012
  2. B.AP 2012 
  3. C.BC 2012 
  4. D.EC 2012
39
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? 
  1. A.Tripartite division reflects gradual growth of the Indian state 
  2. B.Three periods are insufficient to describe Indian History
  3. C.The concept has been borrowed from the West where modem period was associated with science, reason, democracy, liberty and equality 
  4. D.Indian history seems to have diear lines of distinction between ‘Ancient and Medieval’ and ‘Medieval and Modern’ period
40
Why would you ask question on historical imagination? Choose the most appropriate option from the following. 
  1. A.It encourages comparison of the present with the past 
  2. B.It evaluates a student’s ability to identify sources
  3. C.It is fun-way to remember dates and events 
  4. D.It shows how historians fill gaps in history with their imagination
41
Social studies is different from other fields of learning because its contents and meaning lay stress on ?
  1. A.persons and their vulnerable relationships
  2. B.persons and their relationship with nature
  3. C.persons and their relationships
  4. D.persons and their individual relationships
42
Which one of the following is not part of the all - round development of children which 'Social Studies' contributes to ?
  1. A.Evaluation structure
  2. B.Desirable attitudes
  3. C.Essential skills
  4. D.Relevant understandings
43
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 :
  1. A.A is true, B is false
  2. B.Both A and B are false
  3. C.A is false, B is true
  4. D.Both A and B are true
44
Which one of the following statements is incorrect ?
  1. A.The difference between social studies and social science is based on approach
  2. B.The difference between social studies and social science is based on treatment
  3. C.The difference between social studies and social science is based on content
  4. D.All of the above
45
The current social studies curriculum does not focus on ?
  1. A.learning through activities
  2. B.learning beyond the textbooks
  3. C.learning by rote
  4. D.learning by discussion
46
Which of the following best describes 'Political Science' ?
  1. A.It is a social science discipline concerning politicians
  2. B.It is a social science discipline concerned with the problems of marginalised groups
  3. C.It is a social science discipline concerned with the study of the State Government and politics
  4. D.It is a discipline concerned with indiscipline politicians
47
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 :
  1. A.A is true, B is false
  2. B.Both A and B are false
  3. C.A is false, B is true
  4. D.Both A and B are true
48
As per NCF 2005, selection and organisation of material into a meaningful social science curriculum enables students to develop what ?
  1. A.A better understanding of the subject matter to enable them to pass their exams
  2. B.A critical understanding of society
  3. C.An understanding of the problems India faces today
  4. D.A better knowledge of the world's trouble spots
49
As per NCF 2005, which of the following will make the teaching - learning process more interesting and enjoyable ?
  1. A.If the process is participatory but not coercive
  2. B.If it is embellished with many stories
  3. C.If it has many long breaks to enable the children to meditate on what they have learnt
  4. D.If seating of the students in the classroom is changed every day
50
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 :
  1. A.A is true, B is false
  2. B.Both A and B are true
  3. C.A is false, B is true
  4. D.Both A and B are false
51
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 :
  1. A.A is true, B is false
  2. B.Both A and B are false
  3. C.A is false, B is true
  4. D.Both A and B are true
52
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 :
  1. A.A is true, B is false
  2. B.Both A and B are true
  3. C.A is false, B is true
  4. D.Both A and B are false
53
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 :
  1. A.A is true, B is false
  2. B.Both A and B are true
  3. C.A is false, B is true
  4. D.Both A and B are false
54
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 :
  1. A.A is true, B is false
  2. B.Both A and B are true
  3. C.A is false, B is true
  4. D.Both A and B are false
55
At different level curriculum of social science is based on recommendation of which organisation/report/committee ?
  1. A.NCF - 2005
  2. B.NCERT
  3. C.All of the above
  4. D.None of the above
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According to NCF 2005, Social Science teaching must adopt methods which promote ?
  1. A.audio - visual materials, photographs and maps
  2. B.problem - solving, dramatization and role play
  3. C.creativity, aesthetics and critical perspectives
  4. D.None of the above
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Choose the most inappropriate statement regarding teaching of Social Science in middle school ?
  1. A.Social Science should be taught as it helps to acquire an understanding of human relationships
  2. B.Social Science should be taught as it helps to sensitise children regarding social reality
  3. C.Social Science should be taught because it helps students debate and reflect on social issues
  4. 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
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Which of the following statements is incorrect about Social Science ?
  1. A.Social Science creates and widens human, values such as freedom, respect for diversity etc
  2. B.As Social Science deals with people, the nature of enquiry is not scientific
  3. C.Social Science lays the foundations for an analytical and creative mind - set
  4. D.Social Science encompasses diverse concerns of society, including historical, geographical, economic and political dimensions
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The National Curriculum Framework 2005, suggests that instead of 'Civics', the term 'Political Science' be used because ?
  1. A.'Political Science' is a globally recognised field of study
  2. B.Political Science' will provide political training
  3. C.The term 'Civics' was coined in the Raj era and is associated with obedience and loyalty
  4. D.Political Science' is taught at a higher level of education, therefore schools should prepare grounds for it
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The major purpose of assessment in Social Science should be to ?
  1. A.Provide credible feedback on the extent to which educational objectives have been achieved
  2. B.predict the learners' chances of pursuing a successful career in humanities
  3. C.gauge the extent of the knowledge of content acquired by learners
  4. D.maintain a desirable academic quality of knowledge in the students passing out