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Question 1Single Answer

The idea that reacher should teach and even use only those words and sentences which can be empirically verified to be true or false is mooted by which of the following philosophy?

A
Logical analysis
B
Logical empiricism
C
Logical positivism
D
Positive relativism

Question 2Single Answer

Which one of the following thinkers is not related to the movement of logical analysis, logical positivism and logical empiricism ?

A
Henry Bergson
B
Bertrand Russel
C
A. J. Ayer
D
L. Wittgenstein

Question 3Single Answer

Monitorial system of class administration was practised by :

A
Buddhist Education
B
Vedantic Education
C
Islamic Education
D
Vedic Education

Question 4Single Answer

A teacher applies his/her understanding of philosophy to slove the problem of truancy among students. This may be called his/her :

A
Philosophy of Education
B
Philosophy in Education
C
Philosophy for Education
D
Philosophy and Education

Question 5Single Answer

'No ifs and buts' but categorial and imperative form of truth should be the guiding principle of life for students - has been the dictum of :

A
Kant
B
Hume
C
Hegel
D
Moore

Question 6Single Answer

Teacher with pragmatic orientation will hesitate to rely on the :

A
Voice of inner soul
B
Routine practice
C
Felt needs
D
End results

Question 7Single Answer

Which of the following will not be in conformity with the tenets of realistic School of Education?

A
Traits are inherited by the child
B
Learning is a behavioural event
C
Teacher's support is helpful in Learner's growth
D
Learner has to be left on his/her own fate

Question 8Single Answer

In the following list of existentialist thinkers, the idea of god was accepted by whom?

A
Kierkgaard
B
Sartre
C
Karl Jaspers
D
Martin Buber

Question 9Single Answer

Assertion (A) : A vedantic teacher may not mind consuming material goods.
Reason (R) : Maya is deceptive and hence cannot be relied upon.
Which of the following option is correct.

A
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct reason.
B
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct reason.
C
Both (A) and (R) are not true.
D
(R) is true but cannot be the reason for (A).

Question 10Single Answer

Match the item of List-I with that of List-II and select the appropriate code.
List-I                             List-II
(a)     Gandhiji               (i)      Integral Education
(b)     Tagore                (ii)      Naturalistic Education
(c)     Aurobindo           (iii)     Negative Education
(d)     Vivekananda (iv)    Basic Education
(v)     Man Making Education
(vi)    Instinctive Education
Which sequence is correct?

A
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(iii) (vi) (ii) (v)
B
(iv) (ii) (iii) (v)
C
(iv) (ii) (i) (v)
D
(v) (vi) (i) (iii)

Question 11Single Answer

Of Froebel's idealism it can be said that :

A
education is not a process of unflodment
B
learning unites knowledge, feelings and doing
C
education cannot be a process of self realination
D
the notion of self activity is limited to manual activity is limited to manual activity

Question 12Single Answer

Critically examine the following Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and give your answer from the codes given below :
Assertion (A) : There is almost a consensus that drop out rate of the government primary schools is much higher in comparison to that of public schools.
Reason (R) : It is so because the government primary schools do not offer enough cocurricular activities.

A
Codes :
Both (A) and (R) are true.
B
(A) is true but (R) is false.
C
(A) is false but (R) is true.
D
Both (A) and (R) are false.

Question 13Single Answer

A student has a problem. He/she comes to the teacher and asks. "What shall I do?" The teacher should :

A
tell the student the course of action after considering the student's abilities and
B
tell the student what he/she (the teacher) would do if he/she were in student's place
C
ask questions to the student, which will develop the information needed for an intelligent decision.
D
tell the student to figure out himself/herself to find solution to his/her problems

Question 14Single Answer

Which of the following premises is inconsistent with democratic school administratioin?

A
Every teacher should make an equal contribution to the cause of education.
B
The welfare of the group is assured by furthering the welfare of individuals.
C
Cooperative group decisions are aptto be more valid than the decisions of individuals.
D
Every person can make a unique and important contribution.

Question 15Single Answer

Find the odd item out :

A
Budhi
B
Antahkaran
C
Chitta
D
Manas

Question 16Single Answer

The initiation ceremony called "Pabajja" is related to which of the following?

A
Islam
B
Jainism
C
Buddhism
D
Samkhya-Yoga

Question 17Single Answer

Match Column-1 (thinkers) and Column-II (their words) and give your answer from the codes given below :
Column-I Column-II
(a)     Ivan Illiach (i)      The laboratory school
(b)     John Dewey (ii)      Education and social order
(c)     Paulo Frierce (iii)     Deschooling society
(d)     Bertrand Russell (iv)    Banking concept of education
(v)     Integral education

A
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
B
(iii) (i) (iv) (ii)
C
(v) (ii) (iii) (iv)
D
(ii) (iii) (v) (iv)

Question 18Single Answer

Which of the following is correct?

A
Maktab is a place where pupils learn reading and writing and madarsa is where lectures are delivered.
B
The two concepts are the same there is no actual difference.
C
Madarsa is where literacy is provided and Maktab where higher education is given.
D
Maktabs are educational institutions meant for religious (Islamic) education but Madarsas are institutions where nonreligious secular education is provided.

Question 19Single Answer

Application of general principles of sociology in the process of education is known as :

A
Educational Sociology
B
Social foundations of education
C
Sociology of education
D
Educational foundations of education

Question 20Single Answer

Which of the following is not the purpose of educational philosophy ?

A
To professionalize the job of teaching
B
To increase the teachers love of and control over the students
C
To critically examine assumptions behind educational practice
D
To clarify values and aims in teaching.

Question 21Single Answer

The phrase "equal educational opportunities" in India means :

A
equal opportunities for all children to have access to higher education.
B
equalities of educational opportunities for each child.
C
equality of the type of education available for each child.
D
equal opportunities to have the type of education for which one is suited.

Question 22Single Answer

To educate according to 'nature' means :

A
to return to the natural as opposed to the artificial in life.
B
to educate according to the natural laws of human development.
C
to study natural laws and apply them to the educational process.
D
All the above are correct.

Question 23Single Answer

The teaching of Forebel grew out of his belief that :

A
aim of education was self realization.
B
spiritual meaning lay behind all phenomena even play.
C
the method of education should be self-activity.
D
All the above answers are correct.

Question 24Single Answer

In the Dewey theory of how we think

A
the experimental method is used exclusively.
B
the logical method of inquiry is used exclusively.
C
the ideas produced by any method must be tested in experience.
D
none of the above

Question 25Single Answer

From the angle of epistemology :

A
the naturalist says truth must be obtained through objective rather than subjective means.
B
the idealist rejects dualism of man and nature by making man a part of nature.
C
the realist maintains that truth is arrived at through logical contemplation and revelation.
D
the pragmatist says man is a product of biological evolution.

Question 26Single Answer

Madhyama Pratipada is a cardinal principle of :

A
Jainism
B
Buddhism
C
Vedanta Philosophy
D
Sankhya

Question 27Single Answer

Integral education is a concept given by :

A
Arobindo
B
J. Krishnamurthy
C
M.A. Kalam Azad
D
Annie Beasant

Question 28Single Answer

A common feature of Hinduism, Buddism and Jainism is belief about :

A
the unreality of the world
B
the existence of God
C
the soul
D
karma and rebirth

Question 29Single Answer

'Epistemology' means :

A
stem cell research
B
study of the nature of knowledge
C
study of the nature of values
D
study of the nature of the world

Question 30Single Answer

In Indian Philosophy 'pramana' means :

A
oath
B
measurement
C
assurance
D
source of knowledge

Question 31Single Answer

Which of the following is the source material about the Jain way of life?

A
Dhammapada
B
Karma Kanda
C
Tripitaka
D
Tri-ratna

Question 32Single Answer

The Schools of Vedanta are :

A
Dharma, Artha and Moksa
B
Advaita, Deaita and Visishtadvaita
C
Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism
D
the orthodox and the heterodox

Question 33Single Answer

A researcher is interested in studying the flood victims. Which one of the following is a suitable sample selection method ?

A
Random Sampling
B
Stratified Sampling
C
Systematic Sampling
D
Purposive Sampling

Question 34Single Answer

Match the Measurement Scales in List-I which can be used with appropriate Statistics in List-II :
List-I List-II
(a) Nominal Scales I.Geometric Mean
(b) Ordinal Scales II.Frequency Distribution
(c) Interval Scales III.Median & Rank Correlation
(d) Ratio Scales IV.Mean, SD & Correlations

A
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
iv iii ii i
B
i iii ii iv
C
ii iii iv i
D
i iv iii ii

Question 35Single Answer

Which one of the following tests can be used to examine the differences in Mathematics achievement of boys and girls ?

A
Correlational Test
B
't' Test
C
Chi-square Test
D
Anova

Question 36Single Answer

'Internal criticism' is a required step in :

A
Experimental Research
B
Historical Research
C
Descriptive Research
D
Philosophical Research

Question 37Single Answer

Which sampling technique will be most appropriate to draw a representative sample of heterogeneous population ?

A
Stratified Random
B
Quota
C
Purposive
D
Incidental

Question 38Single Answer

Chi-square test is an example of :

A
Parametric test
B
Non-Parametric test
C
Decriptive test
D
Survey test

Question 39Single Answer

A highly reliable tet is required for the purpose of :

A
using teacher made test
B
testing for research purpose
C
dividing students into ability groups
D
providing guidance services

Question 40Single Answer

Which of the following won a Nobel Prize for his pioneering work on learning theories ?

A
R.M. Gayne
B
J.S. Bruner
C
Lev Vygotsky
D
Ivan Pavlov

Question 41Single Answer

According to Piaget, cognitive development in human beings take place through four important stages. Identify the correct order of these stages.

A
Pre-operational, formal operational, concrete operational, sensory motor
B
Sensory motor, concrete operational, formal operational pre-operatiional
C
Formal operational, sensory motor, pre-operational, concrete operational
D
Sensory motor, pre-operational, concrete operational, formal operational

Question 42Single Answer

Match the List-I with List-II & select the correct answer using the code given below :
List-I                             List-II
(a) Carl Roger          i. Field theory
(b) Kurt Levin           ii.Social learning theory
(c) Bandura iii.Self theory
(d) Bruner iv.Psychoanalytic theory
v. Cognitive theory

A
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
iii iv ii v
B
ii i v iii
C
i ii iv v
D
iii i ii v

Question 43Single Answer

In Pavlov's experiments on the salivary conditioning of dogs, the CS was :

A
The taste of food
B
Salivation to the taste of food
C
The sound of a bell
D
Salivation to the sound of bell

Question 44Single Answer

Epistemology is the branch of philosophy which deals with the theories of :

A
Realitty
B
Existence
C
Knowledge
D
Values

Question 45Single 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 46Single 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 47Single 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 48Single Answer

Who advocated the creation of a classless society ?

A
Plato
B
Auguste Comte
C
M.K. Gandhi
D
Karl Marx

Question 49Single 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 50Single 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

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Question 51Single 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 52Single Answer

Match the following :
List-I List-II
(Characteristic) (Philosophy)
I. Learning by doing                                 1. Naturalism
II. Eduction through Environment 2. Idealism
III. Realizatiion of truth, beauty and 3. Pragmatism
goodness
IV. "World as it is here and now" 4. Realism
5. Existentialism

A
Code :
I II III IV
3 1 2 4
B
1 4 2 3
C
1 3 2 4
D
3 2 4 5

Question 53Single Answer

"No disinterested pursuit of knowledge and no intellectual education for its own sake" was the slogan of the

A
Realists
B
Idealists
C
Pragmatists
D
Naturalists

Question 54Single Answer

Critically judge the following :
Assertion (A) : Marx advocated the creation of a classless society.
Reason (R) : There are too many classes which are struggling with each other.

A
Both (A) and (R) are false.
B
Both (A) and (R) are true.
C
Only (A) is true.
D
Only (R) is true.

Question 55Single Answer

The process of attaining one's existence as per existentialism is ;

A
Essence, struggle, pain and pleasure, lonliness
B
Lonliness, pain and pleasure, struggle, essence
C
Lonliness, struggle, pain and pleasure, essence
D
Essence, pain and pleasure, struggle lonliness

Question 56Single Answer

Which philosophy says "Do not care to know various theories about God and Soul; do good and be good; that will take you to whatever truth there is"?

A
Sankhya
B
Buddhism
C
Vedanta
D
Jainism

Question 57Single Answer

Critically judge the following :
Assertion (A) : There is nothing wrong in getting attached to Maya.
Reason (R) : Though opposite to Brahma, Maya has been created by Brahma only.

A
Both (A) and (R) are correct.
B
Both (A) and (R) are incorrect.
C
Only (A) is correct.
D
Only (R) is correct.

Question 58Single Answer

Which statement/s is/are true as per Buddhist philosophy ?
I. Maya is root cause of all troubles.
II. Sorrow is the root cause of all troubles.
III. Birth and death are cause of troubles.
IV. Getting involved in worldly pursuits is the cause of all troubles.

A
All I, II, III and IV are true.
B
Only I and II are true.
C
Only II and III are true.
D
Only II, III and IV are true.

Question 59Single Answer

Which philosophy developed the monitorial system in classrooms ?

A
Vedic
B
Vedant
C
Islam
D
Buddhism

Question 60Single Answer

Which of the following schools of philosophy integrates students' capacities, interests, habits with social participation ?

A
Pragmatism
B
Realism
C
Naturalism
D
Idealism

Question 61Single Answer

Which of the following is the common belief held by Tagore, Gandhi and Aurobindo ?

A
Self-reliance
B
International harmony
C
Socialisation of children
D
National character

Question 62Single Answer

Arrange the four noble truths given by Lord Buddha in proper sequence :
(i) Misery is the reality of life.
(ii) Every misery has a cause.
(iii) Freedom from misery is possible.
(iv) There is a remedy for every misery.

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

Question 63Single Answer

Today there is a lot of emphasis on ICT in education - it is the implication of :

A
Realism
B
Logical analysis
C
Pragmatism
D
Marxism

Question 64Single Answer

The statement : 'Education is the dynamic side of philosophy'. means:

A
No education can proceed without having an ideological basis.
B
The ultimate aim of education is to teach philosophical wisdom.
C
Education keeps philosophy moving.
D
Theoretical tenets are translated into practice by education.

Question 65Single Answer

We can call Gandhi an idealist because :

A
He believed tht truth is the ultimate value.
B
He emphasised characterbuilding.
C
For him education means bringing out the best.
D
He saw education as a tool of social revolution.

Question 66Single Answer

What is the educational implication of the Vedant Sutra :

A
Search for individual truth is the ultimate goal of education
B
Spirituality is the ultimate purpose of all educatioin.
C
The students should be instructed to renonunce worldly life.
D
The disciples should follow the Guru's example.

Question 67Single Answer

Which of the following is an implication of Logical positivism ?

A
Students should know about the ultimate reality.
B
A teacher needs to be an example of positive attitudes.
C
Analysis of language should be the central part of education.
D
The metaphysical aspects must be converted into life-principles.

Question 68Single Answer

Fine arts and aesthetics are given top priority in the curriculum by :

A
Naturalism
B
Existentialism
C
Idealism
D
Pragmatism

Question 69Single Answer

Identify the functions of educational philosophy :
(i) To integrate divinity into education of man.
(ii) To provide theoretical bases for teacher's behaviour.
(iii) To generate the principles of curriculum framework.
(iv) To answer all ultimate 'why' questions regarding educational practices.

A
ii and iii
B
i and iv
C
i, ii, and iv
D
ii, iii and iv

Question 70Single Answer

Pragmatism is instrumentalist by nature, because :

A
It considers education as an instrument to social change..
B
It insists on using lot of teaching aids for enhancing students' learning.
C
Education is used by democracy as its instrument.
D
It considers knowledge and values as means and not as ends.

Question 71Single Answer

Socialism as a constitutional value implies education for :

A
Social equity
B
Social equality
C
Social reconstruction
D
Social mobility

Question 72Single Answer

What will a teacher who believes in naturalism not do ?

A
Allow her students to venture freely.
B
Give instruction for developing higher values.
C
Expose her students to experiences leading to sensedevelopment.
D
Wait for students for get mature before teaching the prescribed content.

Question 73Single Answer

What is the content of logical analysis ?

A
Empirical truths
B
Scientific truths
C
Cognitive knowledge
D
All of above

Question 74Single Answer

Which Indian School of Philosophy says that : "I am not a semblance of body, mind and intellect"?

A
Jainsim
B
Buddhism
C
Sankhya
D
Islam

Question 75Single Answer

Which of the following is not an aim of education according to Vivekanand ?

A
To bring about the innate perfection
B
To integrate spirituality and science
C
To develop national character
D
To prepare the young students as social beings.

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