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Teaching and Research Aptitude

Question 1Single 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 2Single 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 3Single Answer

The principles of fundamental research are used in

A
action research
B
applied research
C
philosophical research
D
historical research

Question 4Single Answer

Users who use media for their own ends are indentified as

A
Passive audience
B
Active audience
C
Positive audience
D
Negative audience

Question 5Single Answer

Classroom communication can be described as

A
Exploration
B
Institutionalisation
C
Unsignified narration
D
Discourse

Question 6Single Answer

Ideological codes shape our collective

A
Productions
B
Perceptions
C
Consumptions
D
Creations

Question 7Single Answer

In communication, myths have power, but are

A
Uncultural.
B
Insignificant.
C
imprecise.
D
Unpreferred.

Question 8Single Answer

The first multi-lingual news agency of India was

A
Samachar
B
API
C
Hindustan Samachar
D
Samachar Bharati

Question 9Single Answer

Organisational communication can also be equated with

A
intra-personal communication
B
inter-personal communication
C
group communication
D
mass communication

Question 10Single Answer

If two propositions having the same subject and predicate terms are such that one is the denial of the other, the relationship between them is called

A
Contradictory
B
Contrary
C
Sub-contrary
D
Sub-alternation

Question 11Single Answer

Ananya and Krishna can speak and follow English. Bulbul can write and speak. Hindi as Archana does. Archana talks with Ananya also in Bengali. Krishna can not follow Bengali. Bulbul talks with Ananya in Hindi. Who can speak and follow English, Hindi and Bengali?

A
Archana
B
Bulbul
C
Ananya
D
Krishna

Question 12Single Answer

A stipulative definition may be said to be

A
Always true
B
Always false
C
Sometimes true, sometimes false
D
Neither true nor false

Question 13Single Answer

Which one of the following references is written as per Modern Language Association (MLA) format?

A
Hall, Donald. Fundamentals of Electronics, New Delhi : Prentice Hall of India, 2006
B
Hall, Donald, Fundamentals of Electronics, New Delhi : Prentice Hall of India, 2003
C
Hall, Donald. Fundamentals of Electronics, New Delhi : Prentice Hall of India, 2002
D
Hall, Donald. Fundamentals of Electronics. New Delhi : Prentice Hall of India, 2005

Question 14Single Answer

When the conclusion of an argument follows from its premise/premises conclusively, the argument is called

A
Circular argument
B
Inductive argument
C
Deductive argument
D
Analogical argument

Question 15Single Answer

A workshop is

A
a conference for discussion on a topic.
B
a meeting for discussion on a topic.
C
a class at a college or a university in which a teacher and the students discuss a topic.
D
a brief intensive course for a small group emphasizing the development of a skill or technique for solving a specific problem.

Question 16Single Answer

A working hypothesis is

A
a proven hypothesis for an argument.
B
not required to be tested.
C
a provisionally accepted hypothesis for further research.
D
a scientific theory.

Question 17Single Answer

Saturn and Mars are planets like the earth. They borrow light from the Sun and moves around the Sun as the Earth does. So those planets are inhabited by various orders of creatures as the earth is. What type of argument is contained in the above passage?

A
Deductive
B
Astrological
C
Analogical
D
Mathematical

Question 18Single Answer

Given below are two premises. Four conclusions are drawn from those two premises in four codes. Select the code that states the conclusion validly drawn.
All saints are religious. (major)
Some honest persons are saints.(minor)Codes:

A
Codes:
All saints are hones.
B
Some saints are honest.
C
Some honest persons are religious.
D
All religious persons are honest.

Question 19Single Answer

In the process of communication, which one of the following is in chronological order?

A
Communicator, Medium, Receiver, Effect, Message
B
Medium, Communicator, Message, Receiver, Effect
C
Communicator, Message, Medium, Receiver, Effect
D
Message, Communicator, Medium, Receiver, Effect

Question 20Single Answer

Bengal Gazette, the first Newspaper in India was started in 1780 by

A
Dr. Annie Besant
B
James Augustus Hicky
C
Lord Cripson
D
A.O. Hume

Question 21Single 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 22Single 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 23Single 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 24Single 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 25Single Answer

Our examination system is -

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

Question 26Single Answer

Which Article in the Constitution deals with elementary education ?

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

Question 27Single 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 28Single 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 29Single 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 30Single 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 31Single 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 32Single 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 33Single Answer

Which of the following statement/s is/are NOT true ?

A
Teaching is just an art
B
Teachers can be trained only
C
Teachers are born
D
All of the above

Question 34Single Answer

The most desirable skill of teacher is to

A
Make the students understand what the teacher says
B
Cover the prescribed course
C
Keep students relaxed while teaching
D
Keep higher authorities informed about the class activities

Question 35Single Answer

Match List I with List II

List I (Level of teaching) List II (Main Proponent)

A Memory Level I Herbart
B Understanding Level II Morrison

C Reflective Level III Hunt

Codes:

A
A-I, B-II, C-II
B
A-l, B-III, C-II
C
A-II, B-III, C-I
D
A-II, B-II, C-II

Question 36Single Answer

Which of the following is the sequence of different levels of teaching ?

A
Memory Level-understanding level-reflective level
B
Understanding level-memory level-reflective level
C
Reflective level-understanding level-memory level
D
Memory level-reflective level-under-standing level

Question 37Single Answer

Which of the following is an independent variable in teaching-learning process?

A
Teacher
B
Student
C
Institution
D
Parents

Question 38Single Answer

Which of the following method should be used by each teacher?

A
Analytical-synthetic
B
Synthetic-analytical
C
Only analytical
D
Only synthetic

Question 39Single Answer

Match List I with List II

List I (Teaching maxims) List II (Main proponents)

A From whole to part I Gestalt
B Self-Study II Dalton

C Training of senses III Montessori and Froebel

Codes:

A
A-I, B-II, C-II
B
A-I, B-II, C-II
C
A-II, B-II, C-II
D
A-II, B-II, C-II

Question 40Single Answer

Which of the following reflects the nature of teaching ?

A
It is an art
B
It is a science
C
It is an art as well as science
D
It is neither art nor science

Question 41Single Answer

Passage :

The rapid advancement of technology has profoundly altered the way we communicate. Social media platforms connect billions across the globe, fostering instant interaction and the sharing of information. However, this interconnectedness also presents challenges. The spread of misinformation can occur at an unprecedented rate, impacting public opinion and even real-world events. Critical thinking and media literacy are now more essential than ever to navigate this complex digital landscape and discern credible sources from falsehoods.

What is the main idea of this passage?

A
The benefits of social media for global communication
B
The challenges posed by the rapid advancement of technology on communication
C
The importance of social media platforms in connecting people
D
The necessity of critical thinking and media literacy in the digital age

Question 42Single Answer

Passage :

According to the passage, what is a challenge of increased technological interconnectedness?

A
Slower rates of communication
B
Difficulty in sharing information
C
The rapid spread of misinformation
D
A decrease in global interaction

Question 43Single Answer

Passage :

The word "discern" in the passage most closely means:

A
Ignore
B
Understand
C
Distribute
D
Create

Question 44Single Answer

Passage :

What can be inferred about the impact of misinformation?

A
It has no effect on public opinion
B
Its impact is limited to online discussions
C
It can influence public opinion and real-world events
D
It is easily controlled by social media platforms

Question 45Single Answer

Passage :

The author's tone in this passage can be best described as:

A
Optimistic
B
Neutral and informative
C
Highly critical
D
Humorous

Question 46Single Answer

Passage :

The Amazon rainforest, often called the "lungs of the Earth," plays a crucial role in regulating global climate patterns. Its vast expanse of trees absorbs significant amounts of carbon dioxide, a primary greenhouse gas. Deforestation, driven by agriculture and logging, releases this stored carbon back into the atmosphere, contributing to global warming. Protecting the Amazon is therefore vital not only for the biodiversity it harbors but also for the health of the planet as a whole. Sustainable practices are essential to balance human needs with the preservation of this critical ecosystem.

What is the primary function of the Amazon rainforest mentioned in the passage?

A
Providing resources for agriculture and logging
B
Housing a large number of animal species
C
Regulating global climate patterns by absorbing carbon dioxide
D
Generating oxygen for the Earth's atmosphere

Question 47Single Answer

Passage :

According to the passage, what is a major cause of deforestation in the Amazon?

A
Natural forest fires
B
Sustainable harvesting practices
C
Agriculture and logging
D
The natural aging of the forest

Question 48Single Answer

Passage :

The word "vital" in the passage most closely means:

A
Unimportant
B
Necessary
C
Optional
D
Detrimental

Question 49Single Answer

Passage :

What can be inferred about the consequences of continued deforestation in the Amazon?

A
It will have no impact on global warming
B
It will help stabilize global climate patterns
C
It will contribute to the increase of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere
D
It will enhance the biodiversity of the region

Question 50Single Answer

Passage :

The author's tone in this passage can be best described as:

A
Indifferent
B
Concerned and informative
C
Enthusiastic
D
Dismissive

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Psychology

Question 51Single Answer

Which part of the brain is responsible for transferring short term memory to long term memory?

A
Cerebellum
B
Hypothalamus
C
Hippocampus
D
Amygdala

Question 52Single Answer

Shyam does not like to be in family gatherings but his mother has asked him to attend it. He decides to tell a lie that he has examination on that day however he finds it very distasteful. Shyam is experiencing …..

A
Double avoidance conflict
B
Double approach conflict
C
Approach – avoidance conflict
D
Double approach –double avoidance conflict

Question 53Single Answer

Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason(R). Indicate your answer using the code given below.
Assertion (A): Computational approach involves a rigorous, mathematically oriented analysis of certain aspects of visual perception derived largely from computer simulation and artificial intelligence.
Reason(R): Neurophysiological approach argues that sensory and perceptual phenomena are best explained by known neural and physiological mechanisms serving sensory structures.

A
Codes :
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A).
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 54Single Answer

Having seen or head a stimulus once may facilitate our recognizing it on a latter occasion even if we are not aware that this is happening this phenomena is referred to as

A
Primary effect
B
Recency effect
C
Practice effect
D
Priming effect

Question 55Single Answer

Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason(R). Indicate your answer using the code given below.
Assertion (A): Naturalistic observation is the highly preferred method in ethological research.
Reason(R): Naturalistic observation is free from observer-bias.

A
Codes :
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A).
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 56Single Answer

Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason(R). Indicate your answer using the code given below.
Assertion (A): During action potential three is change in polarization of ions across neuronal membrane.
Reason(R): All the negative ions are transported outside the neuronal membrane.

A
Codes:
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A).
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 57Single Answer

Individual differences in intelligence are due to

A
only genetic factors
B
only environmental factors
C
genetic and economics factors
D
many factors including genetic and environmental

Question 58Single Answer

Put the parts of the Brain in Sequence going from higher to lower level of brain.
I. Met encephalon
II. Mesencephalon
III. Diencephalon
IV. Telencephalon
V. Myelencephalon

A
Codes:
I, II, III, IV, V
B
II, IV, I, III, IV
C
IV, III, II, I, V
D
III, II, I, IV, V

Question 59Single Answer

Arrange the following layers of Retina in order of light travelling from environmental to back of the eyeball:
I. Ganglion cells
II. Cone receptors
III. Horizontal cells
IV. Bipolar cells

A
Codes:
I, II, III, IV
B
II, III, IV, I
C
IV, II, III, I
D
I, IV, III, II

Question 60Single Answer

The resting potential of a Neuron is

A
-95mv
B
+85mv
C
-70mv
D
+ 70mv

Question 61Single Answer

The chi-square computed for a contingency table, was based on six degrees of freedom if the contingency table had three rows how many columns would it have?

Question 62Single Answer

Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason(R). Indicate your answer using the code given below.
Assertion (A): Test-Retest reliability of Psychometric tests is more than that of projective tests.
Reason(R): Trait approach presumes consistency of personality.

A
Codes:
Both (A) and (R)are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A).
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 63Single Answer

Match the following List-I with List-II and indicate your answer using codes given below:
         List-I                                                   List-II
(Parts of the Eye)                            (Descriptions)
p. Rods and Cones 1. Stable and unique in individual and can be
used for identification better than finger prints
q. Iris 2. Photoreceptors in retina
r. Ciliary muscles 3. The optic disc where optic nerve fibers
  leave the eye enroute to the brain
s. Blind spot 4. Control its curvature which varies depending on
the distance of the object focused.

A
Codes:
p q r s
4 1 2 3
B
2 1 4 3
C
1 2 3 4
D
3 4 1 2

Question 64Single Answer

Match the following List-I with List-II and indicate your answer using codes given below:
         List-I                                                   List-II
(Visual variables)                             (Explanations)
p. Colour 1. The effect of intensity of light on the observer
q. Illuminance 2. The intensity of light reflected from an
illuminated surface.
r. Luminance 3. The amount of incident light.
s. Brightness 4. The subjective or psychological effect that
   different wavelength of light on the observer

A
Codes:
p q r s
1 2 3 4
B
4 3 2 1
C
2 1 3 4
D
1 4 2 3

Question 65Single Answer

Given below are the three types psychological investigation : (1) Field experiments.(2) Laboratory experience ,and(3) Ex-post-facto filed studies. If the above investigations are arranged in descending order in terms of researcher’s ability to control secondary variance the typical order would be

A
2, 1, 3
B
3,1, 2
C
2, 3,1
D
3, 2, 1

Question 66Single Answer

After the recent heavy catastrophic floods in a given state. A psychologist interviewed 120 participants to understand the psychological consequences of the event This is an example.

A
Ex-post –facto research
B
Field experiment
C
Controlled experiment
D
Psychometric research

Question 67Single Answer

What is the correct sequence of events for hunger motivation? Indicate your answer using the codes given below :
1. Energy level to its set point
2. A bout of eating
3. Presence of an energy deficit
4. Satiation
5. Hunger

A
Codes:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
B
3, 5, 2, 1, 4
C
2, 1, 3, 5, 4
D
5, 4, 3, 1, 2

Question 68Single Answer

Persons high in achievement motivation tend to prefer tasks that are …..

A
very easy
B
extremely difficult
C
Moderately difficult
D
all types of task

Question 69Single Answer

Match the following List-I with List-II and indicate your answer using codes given below:
List-I                                                        List-II
(Definition)                                               (Memory )
p. Memory for factual information        1. Procedural memory
that we acquired at a specific time
q. memory for general, abstract                2.Episodic memory
knowledge that we cannot remember
acquiring at a specific time
r. Memory for information necessary to        3.Autobiographical memory
perform skilled motor activity
s. Memory for events in our own life              4. Semantic memory

A
codes:
p q r s
2 4 1 3
B
4 1 3 2
C
3 2 4 1
D
1 3 2 4

Question 70Single Answer

Match the following List-I with List-II and indicate your answer using codes given below:
List-I List-II
(Phenomenon) (Psychologist)
p. Observational learning 1. Skinner
q. Cognitive Map 2. Vygotsky
r. Association of different Stimuli 3. Bandura
s. Learning pulls to cognitive development 4. Pavlov

A
Codes:
p q r s
2 1 3 4
B
3 1 4 2
C
3 1 2 4
D
2 3 1 4

Question 71Single Answer

Given below are two statements , one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason(R) . Indicate your answer using the code given below
Assertion(A): The minimum flicker rate of a light source that result in a perceptual shift from apparent flicker to apparent steady continuous light is known as Critical Flicker Frequency (CEF)
Reason(R): The CFF marks the border between seeing flicker and seeing fusion .

A
Codes:
Both (A) and (R)are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A).
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 72Single Answer

A person rattles the box of dog’ biscuits before giving the biscuit to dog . As the person rattles the box the dog begins to salivate Thus rattling of box is …… and the salivation of dog is a kind of…….

A
CS;CR
B
CS;UCR
C
UCS;CR
D
UCS;UCR

Question 73Single Answer

In operant conditioning a schedule of reinforcement that reinforces a response at unpredictable time intervals in the case of

A
Fixed –ratio schedule
B
Variable-ratio schedule
C
Fixed-interval schedule
D
Variable-interval schedule

Question 74Single Answer

Given below are two statements , one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason(R) . Indicate your answer using the code given below
Assertion(A): Learning refers to the modification of behaviour as a result of past experience .
Reason(R):Experience is achieved through observation.

A
Codes:
Both (A) and (R)are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A).
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 75Single Answer

A person had a blue car that was in the shop more than it was out. Since then the person could not think of owning a blue or green coloured car. The person’s aversion even to green cars is an example of

A
Discrimination
B
Generalization
C
Latent learning
D
The over justification effect

Question 76Single Answer

Which of the following are the symptoms of schizophrenia ?

A
Dizziness
B
Deafness
C
Hallucination, delusion
D
All of the above

Question 77Single Answer

A series of activities by which stimuli are perceived transformed into information and stored is called .

A
Attention
B
Selection
C
Perception
D
Information processing

Question 78Single Answer

A series of activities by which stimuli are perceived transformed into information and stored is called .

A
Attention
B
Selection
C
Perception
D
Information processing

Question 79Single Answer

The absolute is the smallest magnitude of a stimuli that can be detected :

A
30 percent of the time
B
40 percent of the time
C
50 percent of the time
D
60 percent of the time

Question 80Single Answer

Which of the following stages of the information processing model constitute perception ?

A
Exposure and attention
B
Exposure attention interpretation
C
Exposure attention inter
D
Exposure , attention , interpretation , memory and action

Question 81Single Answer

Who among the following is not a Gestalt psychologist :

A
Kohler
B
Koffka
C
Pavlov
D
Wertheimer

Question 82Single Answer

………occurs whenever stimuli presented below the threshold or limen for awareness are found to influence thoughts feelings or actions .

A
Signal detection
B
Depth perception
C
colour perception
D
Subliminal perception

Question 83Single Answer

According to which law a stimuli will be perceived as belonging together if they occur together in space or time :

A
Law of Similarity
B
Law of Closure
C
Law of Proximity
D
Law of Figure –Ground

Question 84Single Answer

Experiments on cultural influences on perception have been conducted by :

A
Bruner and Goodman
B
Rubin
C
Segall, Campbell and Herskovits
D
Max wertheimer

Question 85Single Answer

Among these which type of processing happens when we work from the general to the specific : the big picture to the tiny details

A
Bottom-up
B
Top-down
C
Parallel
D
Figure –ground

Question 86Single Answer

The moon is often seen as moving behind the clouds . This is an example of :

A
Induced motion
B
Stroboscopic motion
C
Autokinetic motion
D
Phi-phenomenon

Question 87Single Answer

We can hear frequencies that ranges from about

A
20,000 to 80,000 Hz
B
2000 to 20,000 Hz
C
200 to 2000 HZ
D
20 to 20, 000 Hz

Question 88Single Answer

A….. is a depth perception cue that can be perceived with only one eye.

A
Conversion
B
Binocular cues
C
Monocular cues
D
None of the above

Question 89Single Answer

. Who amongst the following is nativist ?

A
Locke
B
Descartes
C
Spinoza
D
Berkeley

Question 90Single Answer

The feeling of tension is known to be -

A
Anxiety
B
Depression
C
Panic
D
None of the above

Question 91Single Answer

Who emphasized the purposive element of animal behaviour ?

A
Hull
B
Skinner
C
Tolman
D
Kohler

Question 92Single Answer

Operant conditioning is associated with whom ?

A
Watson
B
Pavlov
C
Kohler
D
Skinner

Question 93Single Answer

The concept of programme learning was introduced by :

A
Hull
B
Tolman
C
Skinner
D
Thorndike

Question 94Single Answer

Which theory formed the basis for most of Hull’s work

A
The reinforcement theory
B
The sign learning theory
C
The classical conditioning theory
D
The two factor theory of conditioning

Question 95Single Answer

Much learning in human being takes place by :

A
Imitation and insight
B
insight and conditioning
C
Conditioning and imitation
D
Trial and error

Question 96Single Answer

.Who conducted research in all the three of the following areas : hypnosis , aptitude , testing behaviour

A
Hull
B
Tolman
C
Waston
D
Skinner

Question 97Single Answer

Walden two is……… book about ………….?

A
Waston; a parenting technique
B
Waston; a Utopian society
C
Skinner; s parenting technique
D
Skinner; s Utopian society

Question 98Single Answer

The rate of response in cperant conditioning is usually portrayed by a :

A
Serial learning curve
B
Cumulative curve
C
Both A & B
D
None of the above

Question 99Single Answer

Latent learning is said to occur :

A
In the absence of punishment
B
In the absence of shock
C
In the absence of reward
D
All of the above

Question 100Single Answer

What is too painful to remember ,we simply choose to forget is related to which theory ?

A
Emotion theory
B
The trace decay hypothesis
C
Motivated forgetting
D
None of the above

Question 101Single Answer

Which ancient text emphasizes controlling the mind and emotions to achieve inner peace in Eastern psychological thought?

A
Upanishads
B
Puranas
C
Vedas
D
Bhagavad Gita

Question 102Single Answer

What does the Bhagavad Gita identify as the root cause of human problems in psychological terms?

A
Lack of wealth
B
Lack of integration of the full personality
C
External conflicts
D
Physical ailments

Question 103Single Answer

In the Bhagavad Gita, what does 'Jnana' signify in the context of cognitive appraisal?

A
Sensory perception
B
Accurate understanding and wisdom
C
Emotional regulation
D
Physical action

Question 104Single Answer

How does the Bhagavad Gita suggest achieving equanimity in internal life and external activities?

A
By controlling desires and emotions
B
Through meditation only
C
Via material pursuits
D
By avoiding all actions

Question 105Single Answer

Which concept in the Bhagavad Gita aligns with modern theories of self-realization and motivation?

A
Self-realization and mental balance
B
Dharma
C
Karma
D
Moksha

Question 106Single Answer

What does Krishna advise Arjuna in the Bhagavad Gita to transcend for psychological equilibrium?

A
Desires and emotions
B
Physical strength
C
Intellectual dominance
D
Social status

Question 107Single Answer

What psychological roadmap does the Bhagavad Gita provide for transcending the ego?

A
Realizing inherent divinity
B
Accumulating knowledge
C
Performing rituals
D
Seeking external validation

Question 108Single Answer

Which psychological concepts relevant to human dilemmas are integrated in the Bhagavad Gita?

A
Perception and sensation
B
Behavior and conditioning
C
Mind, emotions, and moral issues
D
Learning and memory

Question 109Single Answer

What is essential for facing challenges according to the Bhagavad Gita’s psychological teachings?

A
Mental balance and self-discipline
B
Wealth accumulation
C
Social influence
D
Physical fitness

Question 110Single Answer

Which Eastern system views suffering as arising from attachment and ignorance?

A
Buddhism
B
Sufism
C
Integral Yoga
D
Bhagavad Gita

Question 111Single Answer

What is the primary psychological goal of Buddhism’s Four Noble Truths?

A
Achieving material success
B
Liberation from suffering
C
Social harmony
D
Intellectual superiority

Question 112Single Answer

In Buddhism, what practice is central to developing mindfulness and mental clarity?

A
Meditation
B
Ritual worship
C
Physical exercise
D
Social service

Question 113Single Answer

Which concept in Buddhism relates to the impermanence of all phenomena, impacting psychological well-being?

A
Nirvana
B
Anatta
C
Dukkha
D
Anicca

Question 114Single Answer

How does Buddhism describe the self in psychological terms?

A
A permanent entity
B
An illusion (Anatta)
C
A divine spark
D
A social construct

Question 115Single Answer

What does the Buddhist concept of 'Dukkha' refer to in psychological contexts?

A
Joyful experiences
B
Suffering or dissatisfaction
C
Eternal bliss
D
Physical health

Question 116Single Answer

Which Buddhist practice emphasizes compassion and loving-kindness to enhance psychological health?

A
Metta meditation
B
Vipassana
C
Zen meditation
D
Mantra chanting

Question 117Single Answer

In Sufism, what is the psychological significance of the concept of 'Fana'?

A
Material wealth
B
Physical strength
C
Social status
D
Ego dissolution

Question 118Single Answer

Which Sufi practice involves rhythmic chanting to achieve a state of psychological transcendence?

A
Salah
B
Zikr
C
Fasting
D
Pilgrimage

Question 119Single Answer

What does Sufism emphasize as a path to psychological transformation?

A
Intellectual debates
B
Ritual sacrifices
C
Love and devotion to the divine
D
Social reforms

Question 120Single Answer

Which Eastern system integrates physical, mental, and spiritual practices for psychological growth?

A
Buddhism
B
Sufism
C
Integral Yoga
D
Bhagavad Gita

Question 121Single Answer

Who developed the system of Integral Yoga, emphasizing psychological and spiritual evolution?

A
Swami Vivekananda
B
Mahatma Gandhi
C
Sri Aurobindo
D
Ramakrishna Paramahamsa

Question 122Single Answer

What is the primary psychological aim of Integral Yoga?

A
Physical fitness
B
Social activism
C
Transformation of consciousness
D
Academic success

Question 123Single Answer

In Integral Yoga, what is the role of the 'psychic being' in psychological development?

A
Physical health
B
Cognitive skills
C
Emotional regulation
D
Inner spiritual core guiding evolution

Question 124Single Answer

Which aspect of Integral Yoga focuses on harmonizing the mind, body, and spirit?

A
Karma Yoga
B
Jnana Yoga
C
Bhakti Yoga
D
Integral synthesis

Question 125Single Answer

During which era did academic psychology in India begin to take shape under colonial influence?

A
Post-independence era
B
1970s
C
Pre-independence era
D
1990s

Question 126Single Answer

Which university established the first psychology department in India in 1916?

A
University of Delhi
B
University of Bombay
C
University of Calcutta
D
University of Madras

Question 127Single Answer

What was a key focus of academic psychology in India during the pre-independence era?

A
Social issues
B
Indigenization
C
Experimental psychology
D
Clinical therapy

Question 128Single Answer

Who was a prominent figure in establishing experimental psychology in India during the pre-independence era?

A
Sigmund Freud
B
N.N. Sengupta
C
Carl Jung
D
B.F. Skinner

Question 129Single Answer

What characterized the post-independence era of academic psychology in India?

A
Focus on Western theories
B
Expansion of psychology education
C
Indigenization efforts
D
Disciplinary identity crisis

Question 130Single Answer

Which decade saw Indian psychology addressing social issues like poverty and education?

A
1950s
B
1960s
C
1980s
D
1970s

Question 131Single Answer

What was a major focus of Indian psychology in the 1970s?

A
Cognitive neuroscience
B
Behaviorism
C
Psychoanalysis
D
Socially relevant research

Question 132Single Answer

Which movement in Indian psychology began in the 1980s to incorporate indigenous perspectives?

A
Globalization
B
Indigenization
C
Colonialism
D
Postmodernism

Question 133Single Answer

What was a key challenge for Indian psychology during the 1980s indigenization efforts?

A
Balancing Western and Indian perspectives
B
Lack of funding
C
Overemphasis on social issues
D
Absence of academic institutions

Question 134Single Answer

Which decade saw Indian psychology grappling with paradigmatic concerns and disciplinary identity crisis?

A
1970s
B
1990s
C
1980s
D
2000s

Question 135Single Answer

What was a major issue for Indian psychology in the 1990s?

A
Global recognition
B
Overfunding of research
C
Excessive indigenization
D
Lack of distinct disciplinary identity

Question 136Single Answer

Which movement emerged in Indian psychology academia during the 2000s?

A
Behaviorism
B
Humanistic psychology
C
Psychoanalysis
D
Indian psychology

Question 137Single Answer

What was a key feature of Indian psychology in the 2000s?

A
Integration of indigenous psychological concepts
B
Rejection of Western theories
C
Focus on clinical therapy
D
Emphasis on cognitive science

Question 138Single Answer

Which Eastern system’s psychological insights were increasingly explored in Indian psychology during the 2000s?

A
Bhagavad Gita and Yoga
B
Confucianism
C
Taoism
D
Zen Buddhism

Question 139Single Answer

What was a significant issue in the colonial encounter for Indian psychology?

A
Overemphasis on indigenous systems
B
Absence of social issues
C
Lack of academic institutions
D
Imposition of Western psychological frameworks

Question 140Single Answer

How did the colonial encounter influence early academic psychology in India?

A
Promoted indigenous systems
B
Focused on social reforms
C
Prioritized Western experimental methods
D
Encouraged spiritual practices

Question 141Single Answer

What is a key feature of postcolonial psychology in India?

A
Complete rejection of Western theories
B
Focus on behaviorism
C
Reclaiming indigenous psychological knowledge
D
Emphasis on neuroscience

Question 142Single Answer

Which issue persists in Indian psychology due to its colonial legacy?

A
Overfunding of research
B
Excessive indigenization
C
Lack of distinct disciplinary identity
D
Global dominance

Question 143Single Answer

What does postcolonial psychology in India critique about Western psychological models?

A
Their universal applicability
B
Their focus on social issues
C
Their spiritual foundations
D
Their experimental rigor

Question 144Single Answer

Which Eastern system emphasizes the psychological role of divine love in achieving inner peace?

A
Buddhism
B
Bhagavad Gita
C
Integral Yoga
D
Sufism

Question 145Single Answer

In Sufism, what psychological state is achieved through the practice of Zikr?

A
Cognitive dissonance
B
Emotional suppression
C
Spiritual ecstasy
D
Physical relaxation

Question 146Single Answer

What does Integral Yoga view as the ultimate goal of psychological development?

A
Material success
B
Intellectual mastery
C
Social harmony
D
Divine consciousness

Question 147Single Answer

Which Buddhist concept aligns with modern cognitive therapy’s focus on reframing thoughts?

A
Anatta
B
Karma
C
Right Mindfulness
D
Nirvana

Question 148Single Answer

What was a limitation of pre-independence psychology in India?

A
Overemphasis on indigenous systems
B
Heavy reliance on Western models
C
Lack of social relevance
D
Excessive funding

Question 149Single Answer

Which decade marked the shift toward socially relevant psychological research in India?

A
1960s
B
1990s
C
1980s
D
1970s

Question 150Single Answer

What was a key focus of indigenization in Indian psychology during the 1980s?

A
Adopting Western theories
B
Emphasizing neuroscience
C
Focusing on clinical psychology
D
Incorporating Indian philosophical systems

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