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Teaching/ research aptitude

Question 1Single Answer

Which of the following statements is true?

A
Computer aided education can replace a teacher
B
Computer aided education can assist a teacher
C
On-line teaching and face-to-face teaching both are effective
D
Face-to-face teaching is less effective than online teaching

Question 2Single Answer

In order to solve the problem of aimlessness in education, we should develop -

A
democratic citizenship
B
centralized education
C
education
D
reform the administrative set-up

Question 3Single Answer

If a student misbehaves with other students in the class, the teacher should -

A
report the matter to the parents
B
punish him at the time of the morning assembly in the school
C
deal with him with sympathetic understanding
D
treat him with sympathy and understanding

Question 4Single Answer

How can a failed student be encouraged to study sincerely in the same class?

A
by teacher’s counseling
B
by psychological counseling
C
by guardian’s counseling
D
by Students’ Association

Question 5Single Answer

Our examination system is -

A
defective
B
without any defect
C
in the interest of the students
D
well-planned

Question 6Single Answer

Which Article in the Constitution deals with elementary education ?

A
Article 45
B
Article 370
C
Article 19
D
Article 226

Question 7Single Answer

For physically handicapped student of the school, there should be

A
proper facility for entering the class-room and toilet
B
proper arrangement for his food and lodging
C
arrangement for his free education
D
an arrangement for necessary equipments

Question 8Single Answer

A naughty student in the class is

A
foolish and dull
B
active and intelligent
C
unadjusted and unappreciated
D
rich and careless

Question 9Single Answer

Why is syllabus necessary in school ?

A
It helps in the proper functioning of the school
B
It makes the classroom education under control
C
A teacher can rule every work outside the class in a proper manner
D
All of the above are possible

Question 10Single Answer

If a seminar or conference is being conducted in your city concerning education, what will you do ?

A
I will take part in it without the permission of the Principal
B
I shall seek the permission of the Principal
C
I shall take leave from the school
D
I shall take no interest in it

Question 11Single Answer

Passage :

Direction: Study the table given below and answer question (The table consists of marks obtained by candidates in different subject)
Marks obtained in different subjects by various candidates

	Subjects (maximum marks)
Students	Maths	Chemistry	Physics	Geography	History	Computer Science
Students	(150)	(130)	(120)	(100)	(100)	(100)
Ayush	90	50	90	60	70	80
Aman	100	80	80	40	80	70
Sajal	90	60	70	70	90	70
Rohit	80	65	80	80	60	60
Muskan	80	65	85	95	50	90
Tanvi	70	75	65	85	40	60
Tarun	65	35	50	77	80	80

What is the average of marks obtained by Aman for all subjects?

A
72
B
75
C
80
D
85

Question 12Single Answer

Passage :

Direction: Study the table given below and answer question (The table consists of marks obtained by candidates in different subjects)
Marks obtained in different subjects by various candidates

	Subjects (maximum marks)
Students	Maths	Chemistry	Physics	Geography	History	Computer Science
Students	(150)	(130)	(120)	(100)	(100)	(100)
Ayush	90	50	90	60	70	80
Aman	100	80	80	40	80	70
Sajal	90	60	70	70	90	70
Rohit	80	65	80	80	60	60
Muskan	80	65	85	95	50	90
Tanvi	70	75	65	85	40	60
Tarun	65	35	50	77	80	80

What is the approximate percentage of marks obtained by Ayush?

A
62.8
B
72.5
C
75
D
74

Question 13Single Answer

Passage :

	Subjects (maximum marks)
Students	Maths	Chemistry	Physics	Geography	History	Computer Science
Students	(150)	(130)	(120)	(100)	(100)	(100)
Ayush	90	50	90	60	70	80
Aman	100	80	80	40	80	70
Sajal	90	60	70	70	90	70
Rohit	80	65	80	80	60	60
Muskan	80	65	85	95	50	90
Tanvi	70	75	65	85	40	60
Tarun	65	35	50	77	80	80

What is the average of marks obtained by all candidates in Physics?

A
62.85
B
74.28
C
78.52
D
None of the above

Question 14Single Answer

Passage :

	Subjects (maximum marks)
Students	Maths	Chemistry	Physics	Geography	History	Computer Science
Students	(150)	(130)	(120)	(100)	(100)	(100)
Ayush	90	50	90	60	70	80
Aman	100	80	80	40	80	70
Sajal	90	60	70	70	90	70
Rohit	80	65	80	80	60	60
Muskan	80	65	85	95	50	90
Tanvi	70	75	65	85	40	60
Tarun	65	35	50	77	80	80

Who among the following has obtained the highest aggregate marks?

A
Ayush
B
Aman
C
Sajal
D
Muskan

Question 15Single Answer

The process by which conclusion is arrived at on the basis of other propositions is termed as -

A
Concept
B
Inference
C
Connotation
D
Conference

Question 16Single Answer

Propositions that support the conclusion of an argument are called

A
Inferences
B
Premises
C
Concepts
D
None of the above

Question 17Single Answer

ICT stands for -

A
Information and communication technology
B
Information controlled technology
C
Information capable technology
D
None of the above

Question 18Single Answer

Which of the following is also termed as multimedia education?

A
ICT supported education
B
ICT enabled education
C
ICT education
D
None of the above

Question 19Single Answer

The term ecosystem was coined by -

A
Arthur Tansley
B
Al Gore
C
Mobius
D
Mobius

Question 20Single Answer

Who first used and defined Ecology in 1866?

A
H. Reiter
B
Haeckel
C
Charles Elton
D
Odum

Question 21Single Answer

Find the missing number in the following series.
8, 24, 12, ?, 18, 54

A
26
B
24
C
36
D
32

Question 22Single Answer

Find the missing number in the following series.
28, 33, 31, 36, ?, 39

A
30
B
32
C
33
D
34

Question 23Single Answer

When we say that communication is intentional, it means that -

A
Sender consciously intends to affect the behaviour of receiver of the message
B
Effective communication is a process of acting on information
C
Through speech communication, people make sense of the world
D
None of the above

Question 24Single Answer

Communication is the transfer and understanding of

A
Ideas
B
Concepts
C
Meaning
D
Words

Question 25Single Answer

Passage :

Read the following passage and answer the question :

The Great Acharyas have said that everything discovered has a great goal; surrender yourself to that goal and act towards it by drawing your inspiration from that goal whereby you will get a new column of energy. Do not allow this energy to be dissipated in the futile memory of past regrets or failures, or excitement of the present, and bring that is, the highest creative action in the world considered the most inefficient finds his way to the highest achievement and success.

This can be said very easily in a second. In order to train our mind to this attitude, considerable training is needed because we have already trained our mind wrongly to such an extent that we have become perfect in imperfections. Nor knowing the art of action, we have mastered artists in doing wrong things; the totality of activity will be the country to a wrong end indeed.
If each one is given a car to achieve an ideal socialistic pattern and nobody knows driving, but starts driving, what would be the condition on road? Everybody has equal rights on the public road. Then, each car will necessarily dash against the other and there is bound to be a jumble.
There seems to be a very apt pattern of life that we are heading to. Every one of us is a vehicle. We know how to go forward. The point intellect is very powerful and everybody is driving but and direct it properly or guide it to the proper destination.

What is the effect of wrong training of our mind?

A
Becoming perfect in all aspects of life
B
Becoming master artists
C
Taking the country to wrong destination
D
Carrying on activities without knowing how to control mental energies

Question 26Single Answer

Passage :

Read the following passage and answer the question
The Great Acharyas have said that everything discovered has a great goal; surrender yourself to that goal and act towards it by drawing your inspiration from that goal whereby you will get a new column of energy. Do not allow this energy to be dissipated in the futile memory of past regrets or failures, or excitement of the present, and bring that is, the highest creative action in the world considered the most inefficient finds his way to the highest achievement and success.
This can be said very easily in a second. In order to train our mind to this attitude, considerable training is needed because we have already trained our mind wrongly to such an extent that we have become perfect in imperfections. Nor knowing the art of action, we have mastered artists in doing wrong things; the totality of activity will be the country to a wrong end indeed.
If each one is given a car to achieve an ideal socialistic pattern and nobody knows driving, but starts driving, what would be the condition on road? Everybody has equal rights on the public road. Then, each car will necessarily dash against the other and there is bound to be a jumble.
There seems to be a very apt pattern of life that we are heading to. Every one of us is a vehicle. We know how to go forward. The point intellect is very powerful and everybody is driving but and direct it properly or guide it to the proper destination.

The source of energy according to the author is

A
Highest creative action
B
Proper training of mind
C
Inspiration from past events
D
Stimulation obtained from a set goal

Question 27Single Answer

Research is -

A
A purposeful, systematic activity
B
Conducted for purely academic purposes.
C
Conducted to answer questions about practical issues.
D
A random, unplanned process of discovery

Question 28Single Answer

The research is always

A
Verifying the old knowledge
B
Exploring new knowledge
C
Filling the gaps between the knowledge
D
All of the above

Question 29Single Answer

Which of the following is/are the basic paradigms in classroom teaching?

A
Learning paradigm
B
Instructional paradigm
C
Both (a) and (b)
D
None of the above

Question 30Single Answer

The prime requirement to become a good teacher is to have

A
Genuine interest in teaching
B
Knowledge about controlling students
C
Subject knowledge
D
Good expression

Question 31Single Answer

Which is the main objective of research?

A
To review the literature
B
To summarize what is already known
C
To get an academic degree
D
To discover new facts or to make fresh interpretation of known facts

Question 32Single Answer

Sampling error decreases with the

A
decrease in sample size
B
increase in sample size
C
process of randomization
D
process of analysis

Question 33Single Answer

The main governing body at the tertiary level of education in India is -

A
NCERT
B
CBSE
C
AICTE
D
UGC

Question 34Single Answer

Government established the University Grants Commission by an act of Parliament in the year

A
1980
B
1948
C
1950
D
1956

Question 35Single Answer

Identify the fallacy in the following argument: "Alan is tall, dark and handsome and has blue eyes. Bill is also tall, dark and handsome".

A
Inconsistency
B
Weak analogy
C
Slippery slope
D
Hasty generalisation

Question 36Single Answer

According to Jaina philosophy, which among the following is not a form of indirect knowledge.

A
Smrti
B
Pratyabhijna
C
Tarka
D
Naya

Question 37Single Answer

Identify the number that occurs in the series 2, 10, 30, 68, 130, ....
(A)738
(B) 349
(C) 520
(D) 222
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A
A, B and C only
B
B, C and D only
C
A, C and D only
D
A, B and D only

Question 38Single Answer

Arrange the following gases in the ascending order of their global warning potential (GWD):
(A) CO₂
(B) CH
(C) SF
(D) CFC-11
(E) N₂O
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A
(A), (B), (C), (E), (D)
B
(A), (B), (E), (D), (C)
C
(B), (C), (A), (E), (D)
D
(A), (E), (B), (D), (C)

Question 39Single Answer

Which of the following are essential requirements for the formation of photochemical SMOG?
(A) Carbon monooxide (CO)
(B) Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)
(C) Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
(D) Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
(E) Sunlight
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

A
A, B and D only
B
A, C and E only
C
B, C, D and E only
D
B, D and E only

Question 40Single Answer

Which fallacy is committed in the following statement?
"People with cases of flu should be kept in quarantine, because it has never been disproven as the best means of keeping the disease from spreading."

A
Appeal to ignorance
B
Hasty generalisation
C
Slippery slope
D
False cause

Question 41Single Answer

Which of the following Indian universities were modelled on the lines of University of London?
(A) Calcutta
(B) Bombay
(C) Madras
(D) Andhra
(E) Mysore
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A
A, B & C only
B
B, C & D only
C
C, D & E only
D
A, B & D only

Question 42Single Answer

Identify the correct order of the term A-E to complete the following paragraph about computer devices and technology. An ________ allows a user to write on a surface using a pen, and the text and drawings can then be captured and stored for later use. An ________ printer produces a hard copy of a document using and piezoelectric technology. A printer uses a drum, and positive and negative charges, to produce a _____ hard copy of a document.
(A) inkjet
(B) interactive whiteboard
(C) laser
(D) rotating
(E) thermal bubble
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A
B, E, A, D, C
B
B, A, E, C, D
C
A, B, E, C, D
D
E, D, C, B, A

Question 43Single Answer

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Internet is commonly used service on the World Wide Web
Statement II: HTTP is the protocol that web browsers and web servers use to communicate with each other over the Internet
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
B
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
C
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
D
Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Question 44Single Answer

Negative communicators usually express
(A) Verbal softness
(B) Optimism
(C) Pessimism
(D) Resentment
(E) Distrust
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A
A, B & C only
B
B, C & D only
C
C, D & E only
D
A, B & E only

Question 45Single Answer

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion (A): Teachers must encourage students to ask questions.
Reason (R): Asking questions can create curiosity and develop passion for learning
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
Choose the correct answer from below:

A
Both (A) and (R) are correct, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B
Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C
(A) is correct but (R) is not correct
D
(A) is not correct but (R) is correct

Question 46Single Answer

The advantages of research based on field experiments are:
A. A strong external validity
B. Subjects behave normally and naturally
C. The experiment takes place in a natural setting
D. Generation of primary data
E. Non-requirement of elaborate logistics
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A
A, B and C only
B
B, C and D only
C
C, D and E only
D
A, C and E only

Question 47Single Answer

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Exploration is particularly useful when researchers lack a clear idea of the problems they will meet during the study
Statement II: Through exploration, researchers develop concepts more clearly, establish priorities, develop operational definitions, and improve the final research design
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
B
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
C
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
D
Statement I is true but Statement II is false

Question 48Single Answer

In order to transform the regulatory system of Higher Education, the NEP proposes to set up HECI (Higher Education Commission of India). Which of the following are verticals of HECI?
A. NHERC
B. NAS
C. HEGC
D. NCIVE
E. NAC
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A
A, B and C only
B
A, C and E only
C
B, C and E only
D
C, D and E only

Question 49Single Answer

Which of the given learner characteristics are associated with field dependent (holistic/visual) learning style?
(i) Focusing on facts and principles
(ii) Relating concepts to personal experience
(iii) Formal interaction with teacher related to tasks at hand
(iv) Preferring to compete rather than cooperate
(v) Preferring to cooperate rather than compete
(vi) Perceiving global aspects of concepts and materials
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A
(i), (ii) and (iii)
B
(ii), (iii) and (v)
C
(ii), (v) and (vi)
D
(iv), (v) and (vi)

Question 50Single Answer

Which of the following potential factors affecting teaching are related to instructional facilities and learning environment?
(i) Praise and encouragement by teachers
(ii) Non availability of textbooks/reading materials for use
(iii) Proactive moves in the interactive processes
(iv) Shortage of highly qualified teachers
(v) Availability of smart classes
Choose the correct answer from the following options:

A
(i), (ii) and (iii)
B
(ii), (iii) and (v)
C
(i), (iv) and (v)
D
(iii), (iv) and (v)

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Question 51Single Answer

Social policy relates to ____________.
(1) Guide lines for maintenance to human welfare
(2)   Economic Development
(3)   Political Development
(4)   Religious Development

A
Guide lines for maintenance to human welfare
B
Economic Development
C
Political Development
D
Religious Development

Question 52Single Answer

The statement of purpose of research study should be to:

A
Identify the design of the study
B
Identify the intent or objective of the study
C
Specify the type of people to used in the study
D
Describe the study

Question 53Single Answer

The process of Building social relationships in pursuit of common community interests is known as/refer to:

A
Community Custom
B
Community Development
C
Community Mobilization
D
Community Participation

Question 54Single Answer

The act of perceiving understanding responding to emotional state and ideas of an other person is known as:

A
Sympathy
B
Empathy
C
Transference
D
Displacement

Question 55Single Answer

Which technique is most suitable to study in depth?

A
Interview Schedule
B
Mailed Questionnaire
C
Structured Interview
D
Panel Interview

Question 56Single Answer

_________ is very important for the continued success of basic literacy skills achieved by neo literates

A
Follow up action
B
Continuing education
C
Reporting
D
Monitoring

Question 57Single Answer

Which of the following is the best Criteria for choosing a teaching aid?

A
Attractive and costly
B
Easy to use
C
Prepared by teacher themselves
D
Learner specific and the level

Question 58Single Answer

In Equity theory Individuals assess the:

A
Cost – Benefit ratio
B
Efficiency – effectiveness trade -off
C
Quantity –Quality trade off
D
Out come –Input ratio

Question 59Single Answer

What is OASDHI?

A
Old Age, Social Disability, Help Income
B
Out come, Associated, Social Development Health Institute
C
Old Age, Survivor Disable Health
D
Old Age, Survivor Disability Health Insurance

Question 60Single Answer

An Acronym CARA:

A
A Drug Control Programme
B
A Child Welfare Centre
C
Polio- Eradication Programme
D
An NGO working in Child Welfare

Question 61Single Answer

Which of the following learners need their teacher's attention?

A
Motivated
B
Slow learner
C
Introvert
D
All of these

Question 62Single Answer

National Youth Week is celebrated from :

A
12 to 18 January
B
15 to 21 January
C
11 to 17 July
D
12 to 18 July

Question 63Single Answer

Which of the following is teaching method in Extension?

A
Individual contact Method
B
Group contact method
C
Mass contact method
D
Above all

Question 64Single Answer

'Tejaswani Gramin Mahila Sashaktikaran Yojana' was started in :

A
Rajasthan
B
M.P.
C
Bihar
D
Jharkhand

Question 65Single Answer

Which of the following state of India has the highest urban population ?

A
Bihar
B
Maharashtra
C
Uttar Pradesh
D
Punjab

Question 66Single Answer

Launching of --------------- in 1952 was a landmark in the history of India.

A
Integrated Child Development Scheme
B
Integrated Rural Development Programme
C
Community Development Programme
D
JawaharRojgarYojana

Question 67Single Answer

Which phase is consist in Extension Education Processes ?

A
Situation
B
Teaching
C
Evaluation
D
Above all

Question 68Single Answer

Provision of right to equality has been incorporated in Indian Constitution under the article :

A
16 to 20
B
15 to 19
C
14 to 19
D
13 to 17

Question 69Single Answer

Curriculum is a need of :

A
Training
B
Teaching
C
Research
D
All above

Question 70Single Answer

Motivation has two value aspects :

A
High and Low
B
Primary and Secondary
C
Intrinsic and Extrinsic
D
Humanistic and Materialistic

Question 71Single Answer

The national legal literacy day is celebrated on :

A
9^th November
B
8^th November
C
10^th November
D
5^th November

Question 72Single Answer

Right to free and compulsory elementary education for all children in the age group of 14 in India was implemented in the year :

A
2007
B
2010
C
2008
D
2009

Question 73Single Answer

Which of the following programmes was launched in 1994 with the objective of Universalization of primary education ?

A
National Adult Education Programme (NAEP)
B
District Primary Education Programme (DPEP)
C
Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)
D
National Literacy Mission (NLM)

Question 74Single Answer

Kalajathas campaign conducted in all corners of India since 1992 was organized by

A
B G V S
B
I A E A
C
I U A C E
D
None of the above

Question 75Single Answer

NEEM stand for :

A
National Extension Education Movement
B
National Elementary Education Mission
C
National Elementary Education Movement
D
None of the above

Question 76Single Answer

The first International Conference on Adult Education organised by UNESCO was held in :

A
Tehran
B
Hamburg
C
Rio de Jenerio
D
Kuala Lumpur

Question 77Single Answer

The state which has the lowest literacy rate in India, as per 2001 census is :

A
Bihar
B
Madhya Pradesh
C
Tamil Nadu
D
Orissa

Question 78Single Answer

Interpersonal communication is also known as :

A
Mass communication
B
Face to face communication
C
Dyadic communication
D
Virtual communication

Question 79Single Answer

Who distinguished andragogy' with 'pedagogy' ?

A
Lindeman
B
Malcolm Knowles
C
Alaxander Kapp
D
Richard A. Swanson

Question 80Single Answer

Who coined the term 'extension' ?

A
Charles McCarthy
B
William Sewell
C
Jensen
D
Nelson

Question 81Single Answer

The term 'Extension' is equated with extramoral lectures of which University ?

A
Cambridge University
B
Nalanda University
C
Lisbon University
D
Harvard University

Question 82Single Answer

In a constructive approach teachers should see themselves as and co - learners .

A
Facilitators
B
Motivators
C
Promoters
D
Developers

Question 83Single Answer

Kothari Commission (1964 - 66) emphasized on :

A
Expansion of Universal schooling
B
Non - formal and continuing education
C
Vocational education
D
Reading materials

Question 84Single Answer

The programme aimed at enabling illiterate women to acquire functional skills, better awareness of health, hygiene and child care is :

A
National Female Literacy Mission
B
Functional Literacy for Adult Women
C
Female Farmers Functional Literacy and Training
D
Total Literary Programme

Question 85Single Answer

The institutions established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India in 1989 to provide education inexpensively to remote areas is :

A
JSS
B
NIOS
C
SSA
D
DIET

Question 86Single Answer

In 1952 an important institution was created in India for furthering the curve of high education :

A
NCERT
B
AICTE
C
NCTE
D
UGC

Question 87Single Answer

Who is identified as the champion of 'Radical Adult Education' ?

A
Maslow
B
Peter Jarvis
C
Paulo Friere
D
John Dewey

Question 88Single Answer

Assertion (A) : Non - formal education is out of school education .
Reason (R) : Non - formal education is deliberate, planned, staffed financially supported like formal education and it has valid claim to reality .

A
Both (A) and (R) are true
B
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation
C
(A) is true, but (R) is false
D
(A) is false, but (R) is true

Question 89Single Answer

Assertion (A) : Saakshar Bharat (2009) has been devised as the new variant of National Literacy Mission .
Reason (R) : A considerable demand for female literacy is reported by different stake holder .

A
Both (A) and (R) are true
B
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C
(A) is true, but (R) is false
D
(A) is false, but (R) is true

Question 90Single Answer

Assertion (A) : Friere's view of social reality is decidedly non - marxist .
Reason (R) : Friere's analysis of social reality is both abstract and theoretical .

A
Both (A) and (R) are true
B
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C
(A) is true, but (R) is false
D
(A) is false, but (R) is true

Question 91Single Answer

Assertion (A) : Jana Shikshana Sansthan are engaged in promotion of skills of neoliterates and others .
Reason (R) : Skill development is one of the key objectives of Saakshar Bharat Mission .

A
Both (A) and (R) are true
B
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C
(A) is true and (R) is false
D
(A) is false, but (R) is true

Question 92Single Answer

Assertion (A) : Non - formal education improves the participation of women in development .
Reason (R) : All educational efforts improves the competency of individuals .

A
Both (A) and (R) are true
B
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation
C
(A) is true, (R) is false
D
(A) is false, (R) is true

Question 93Single Answer

Assertion (A) : Population education is intended to develop rational and responsible altitudes and behaviours towards population situation .
Reason (R) : Population studies is related to family planning programme .

A
Both (A) and (R) are true
B
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C
(A) is true and (R) is false
D
(A) is false and (R) is true

Question 94Single Answer

Assertion (A) : Planning, organising, motivating and controlling are all functions of management .
Reason (R) : Each function of management is non - interating in nature .

A
Both (A) and (R) are true
B
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation
C
(A) is true and (R) is false
D
(A) is false and (R) is true

Question 95Single Answer

Assertion (A) : Agricultural extension grew because of it's close linkage of community with technology .
Reason (R) : University extension grew because it is a replica of the agricultural extension .

A
Both (A) and (R) are true
B
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C
(A) is true and (R) is false
D
(A) is false and (R) is true

Question 96Single Answer

Assertion (A) : Gross enrolment ratio in higher education is 40% of total population .
Reason (R) : Census report 2001 reports India's population structure as having 69% of it's people below the age of 35 years .

A
Both (A) and (R) are true
B
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C
(A) is true and (R) is false
D
(A) is false and (R) is true

Question 97Single Answer

Arrange the following in order they appeared :
(i) Non - formal education
(ii) Social education
(iii) Extension education
(iv) Continuing education
Codes :

A
(iii) (ii) (i) (iv)
B
(ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
C
(iv) (iii) (i) (ii)
D
(i) (iv) (iii) (ii)

Question 98Single Answer

Arrange the stages of communication in order of best sequence :
(i) Encoding
(ii) Decoding
(iii) Source
(iv) Receiver
Codes :

A
(iii) (ii) (i) (iv)
B
(iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
C
(iii) (i) (ii) (iv)
D
(i) (ii) (iv) (iii)

Question 99Single Answer

Arrange the following tasks of the Department of Adult Continuing education in order in which these were implemented in Indian Universities :
(i) Eradication of illiterary
(ii) Field out reach
(iii) Population education
(iv) Continuing education
Codes :

A
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
B
(ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
C
(i) (iii) (ii) (iv)
D
(i) (iv) (iii) (ii)

Question 100Single Answer

Arrange the following in correct order of their implementation :
(i) IRDP
(ii) MNP
(iii) Community Development
(iv) Total Literacy Campaign
Codes :

A
(i) (iii) (ii) (iv)
B
(iii) (i) (ii) (iv)
C
(ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
D
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)

Question 101Single Answer

What was the primary focus of adult education in pre-independent India?

A
Vocational training
B
Literacy and basic education
C
Higher education access
D
Digital literacy

Question 102Single Answer

Which movement significantly influenced adult education in pre-independent India?

A
Swadeshi Movement
B
Non-Cooperation Movement
C
Quit India Movement
D
Both a and b

Question 103Single Answer

What was a key objective of adult education programs post-independence in India?

A
Promoting industrial skills
B
Eradicating illiteracy
C
Enhancing digital skills
D
Focusing on higher education

Question 104Single Answer

Which program was launched in 1978 to promote adult education in India?

A
National Adult Education Programme (NAEP)
B
Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
C
Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan
D
Digital India

Question 105Single Answer

What was the main goal of the National Literacy Mission launched in 1988 in India?

A
Vocational training for adults
B
Literacy for adults aged 15-35
C
Higher education for all
D
Digital literacy for youth

Question 106Single Answer

Which Indian leader emphasized adult education as a tool for social reform pre-independence?

A
Mahatma Gandhi
B
Jawaharlal Nehru
C
Subhas Chandra Bose
D
Sardar Patel

Question 107Single Answer

What was a major focus of post-independent adult education policies in India?

A
Technological advancement
B
Urban industrialization
C
Rural development
D
International collaboration

Question 108Single Answer

Which scheme replaced the National Literacy Mission in India in 2009?

A
Saakshar Bharat
B
Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
C
Digital India
D
Skill India

Question 109Single Answer

What was a key feature of adult education in pre-independent India?

A
Government-led initiatives
B
Community-based efforts
C
Digital learning platforms
D
Corporate sponsorship

Question 110Single Answer

Which post-independence initiative aimed to integrate adult education with development?

A
Community Development Programme
B
Green Revolution
C
White Revolution
D
Digital India

Question 111Single Answer

Which perspective dominates adult education in Asian contexts?

A
Economic development
B
Social transformation
C
Technological advancement
D
Cultural preservation

Question 112Single Answer

What is a primary focus of adult education in Latin American countries?

A
Digital literacy
B
Social justice and equity
C
Industrial training
D
Academic research

Question 113Single Answer

Which approach is common in European adult education perspectives?

A
Lifelong learning
B
Vocational training only
C
Basic literacy only
D
Religious education

Question 114Single Answer

What is a key feature of the American perspective on adult education?

A
Community-based learning
B
Workforce development
C
Cultural assimilation
D
Rural literacy

Question 115Single Answer

Which Asian country is known for its "Lifelong Learning Cities" initiative?

A
India
B
China
C
Japan
D
South Korea

Question 116Single Answer

What is a hallmark of Latin American adult education programs?

A
Focus on indigenous knowledge
B
Emphasis on digital skills
C
Corporate training
D
Academic degrees

Question 117Single Answer

Which European country pioneered the concept of "Folk High Schools" for adult education?

A
Germany
B
Denmark
C
France
D
United Kingdom

Question 118Single Answer

What is a major goal of adult education in the American context?

A
Social cohesion
B
Cultural preservation
C
Economic mobility
D
Political awareness

Question 119Single Answer

Which perspective in Asian adult education emphasizes community participation?

A
China
B
India
C
Japan
D
Thailand

Question 120Single Answer

What is a common theme in Latin American adult education initiatives?

A
Environmental education
B
Literacy for empowerment
C
Technological innovation
D
Academic research

Question 121Single Answer

Which phase marked the beginning of extension education in India?

A
Pre-independence community efforts
B
Post-independence rural development
C
Industrial revolution
D
Digital era

Question 122Single Answer

What was a key movement in extension education in India during the 1950s?

A
Green Revolution
B
Community Development Programme
C
White Revolution
D
Digital India

Question 123Single Answer

Which initiative expanded extension services in India post-independence?

A
National Extension Service
B
Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
C
Digital India
D
Skill India

Question 124Single Answer

What was a focus of extension education during the pre-independence phase in India?

A
Industrial training
B
Urban development
C
Rural upliftment
D
Digital literacy

Question 125Single Answer

Which movement linked extension education to agriculture in India?

A
Green Revolution
B
White Revolution
C
Community Development Programme
D
Swadeshi Movement

Question 126Single Answer

What was a key feature of extension services in the 1960s in India?

A
Focus on urban areas
B
Agricultural extension
C
Digital learning
D
Corporate training

Question 127Single Answer

Which program integrated extension education with community development in India?

A
National Extension Service
B
Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
C
Digital India
D
Skill India

Question 128Single Answer

What was a significant movement in extension education in India during the 1970s?

A
Training and Visit System
B
Green Revolution
C
White Revolution
D
Digital India

Question 129Single Answer

Which phase of extension education in India focused on women’s empowerment?

A
Pre-independence
B
1950s
C
1980s
D
2000s

Question 130Single Answer

What was a key objective of extension services in post-independence India?

A
Urban industrialization
B
Rural development
C
Digital literacy
D
Corporate training

Question 131Single Answer

What is extension considered to be in the context of higher education in India?

A
Primary dimension
B
Secondary dimension
C
Third dimension
D
Fourth dimension

Question 132Single Answer

Which institution promotes extension as a third dimension of higher education in India?

A
University Grants Commission (UGC)
B
National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
C
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
D
National Open School

Question 133Single Answer

What is a new approach in extension education in India?

A
Community-based learning
B
Participatory rural appraisal
C
Digital extension services
D
All of the above

Question 134Single Answer

Which institution in India provides open and distance learning for school dropouts?

A
National Open School
B
IGNOU
C
NCERT
D
UGC

Question 135Single Answer

What is a key feature of field organization practices in extension education?

A
Top-down approach
B
Community participation
C
Digital-only methods
D
Urban focus

Question 136Single Answer

Which new approach in extension education uses technology for outreach?

A
Participatory rural appraisal
B
E-extension
C
Community development
D
Training and visit system

Question 137Single Answer

What role does the National Open School play in extension education?

A
Provides vocational training
B
Offers literacy programs
C
Supports open and distance learning
D
Focuses on higher education

Question 138Single Answer

Which approach in extension education emphasizes farmer-led initiatives?

A
Training and Visit System
B
Farmer Field Schools
C
Community Development Programme
D
Digital India

Question 139Single Answer

What is a goal of extension as the third dimension of higher education?

A
Academic research
B
Community engagement
C
Industrial training
D
Digital literacy

Question 140Single Answer

Which new approach in extension education focuses on sustainability?

A
E-extension
B
Participatory rural appraisal
C
Eco-friendly extension
D
Training and visit system

Question 141Single Answer

What is the primary need for lifelong learning programs in India?

A
Economic growth
B
Continuous skill development
C
Digital literacy
D
Academic degrees

Question 142Single Answer

Which type of lifelong learning program focuses on professional skills?

A
Formal education
B
Non-formal education
C
Informal education
D
Vocational training

Question 143Single Answer

What is a key characteristic of lifelong learning programs in India?

A
Fixed curriculum
B
Flexibility and accessibility
C
Focus on children only
D
Academic focus only

Question 144Single Answer

Which concept defines lifelong learning in India?

A
Learning from cradle to grave
B
Learning only in schools
C
Learning for employment only
D
Learning for academic degrees

Question 145Single Answer

What type of lifelong learning program includes community workshops?

A
Formal education
B
Non-formal education
C
Informal education
D
Vocational training

Question 146Single Answer

Which characteristic of lifelong learning emphasizes self-directed learning?

A
Structured curriculum
B
Teacher-centered approach
C
Learner autonomy
D
Fixed schedule

Question 147Single Answer

What is a focus of lifelong learning programs in rural India?

A
Digital skills
B
Agricultural training
C
Urban development
D
Corporate training

Question 148Single Answer

Which type of lifelong learning program includes online courses?

A
Formal education
B
Non-formal education
C
Informal education
D
All of the above

Question 149Single Answer

What is a need for lifelong learning in India’s urban areas?

A
Agricultural skills
B
Digital and technical skills
C
Rural development
D
Cultural preservation

Question 150Single Answer

Which characteristic of lifelong learning programs promotes inclusivity?

A
Fixed curriculum
B
Accessibility for all ages
C
Focus on academic degrees
D
Teacher-centered approach

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