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Question 1Single Answer

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

A
Realitty
B
Existence
C
Knowledge
D
Values

Question 2Single Answer

Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Philosophy helps in determining aims of education
Reason (R) : Education depends mostly on Philosophy.
In the context of the two statements, which one of the following is correct ?

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

Question 3Single Answer

"Things as they are and as they are likely to be encountered in life rather than words" was the slogan of the :

A
Pragmatists
B
Realists
C
Idealists
D
Existentialists

Question 4Single Answer

An existentialistic teacher should emphasize on :
I. Freedom
II. Responsibility
III. Subjective feelings
IV. Cooperative living
In the above which combination is correct ?

A
Codes ;
I & II are correct.
B
I & III are correct.
C
I, II & III are correct.
D
II, III & IV are correct.

Question 5Single Answer

Who advocated the creation of a classless society ?

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

Question 6Single Answer

The Vedas teach us that :

A
Creation is without beginning
B
Creation is without an end.
C
Creation is without beginning and without an end.
D
Creation has a definite beginning and also an end.

Question 7Single Answer

According to Samkhya philosophy, the sequence of creation is as under :

A
Purusa, Prakrati, Ahankar, Mahat
B
Prakrati, Purusa, Ahankar, Mahat
C
Prakrati, Purusa, Mahat, Ahankar
D
Purusa, Prakrati, Mahat, Ahankar

Question 8Single Answer

Match the following :
List-I List-II
(Buddhist Concept) (Meaning/Example)
(a) Arya Satya 1.Namrupa
(b) Dwadash Nidan 2.Samadhi
(c) Ashtanga Marg 3.Samyaka Vyayam
(d) Niruana 4.Controlling of breath
5.Sorrow in life

A
Code :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
2 4 1 3
B
5 1 3 2
C
5 1 4 2
D
1 5 4 3

Question 9Single Answer

Critically judge the following :
Assertion (A) : All Muslim Women need to go to school.
Reason (R) : Muslim Philosophy lays emphasis on the equality of all-men or women.

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

Question 10Single Answer

In Tagorian Education System the child learns better by :
I. Debates and Discussion
II. Reading, Writing and Speaking
III. Dance, Drama and Music
IV. Travelling and interacting with nature.
In the context of the above, which statements are true ?

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

Question 11Single Answer

The right to free and compulsory educatiion for children between age group of 6 to 14 has been inserted in Indian Constitution as :

A
Article 46
B
Article 16
C
Article 45A
D
Article 21A

Question 12Single Answer

Who advocated the logical analysis of language for getting the true meaning ?

A
A.J. Ayer
B
Bertrand Russel
C
Morris L. Biggie
D
G.E. Moore

Question 13Single Answer

Sociology of Education is :

A
A branch of Anthropology
B
A study of the Society
C
An analysis of Sociological processes involved in the institutions of Education.
D
A science which studies primitive societies.

Question 14Single Answer

Schools are basically social institutions as :

A
They preserve and instil the values of our culture in future generations.
B
They suggest ways and means for social progress.
C
They suggest solutions to social problems.
D
They are established by the society.

Question 15Single Answer

Which is not a criterion used consistently for placing people in a particular social class ?

A
Race
B
Religion
C
Knowledge
D
Wealth

Question 16Single Answer

Beginning with family as the lowest unit which of the following constitutes correctly sequenced hierarchy of social group ?

A
Nation - Race - Class - Tribe - Family.
B
Family - Class - Tribe - Race - Nation.
C
Family - Tribe - Race - Class - Nation.
D
Family - Race - Class - Tribe - Nation.

Question 17Single Answer

Use of Science and Technology in replacing existing social practices is termed as :

A
Socialization
B
Westernization
C
Sanskritization
D
Modernization

Question 18Single Answer

The process of imbibing one's own culture in one's personality is termed as :

A
enculturation
B
acculturation
C
socialization
D
sanskritization

Question 19Single Answer

Critically judge the following :
Assertion (A) : My religion is the best religion.
Reason (R) : The democratic philosophy allows me to think and love with freedom.

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

Question 20Single Answer

Which of the following chains represents the change processes underlying educational system of Free India ?

A
Psychological change - Social change - Political change - Educatiional change.
B
Political change - Social change - Psychological change - Educational change.
C
Educational change - Social change - Psychological change.
D
None of these

Question 21Single Answer

The son of a rickshaw puller struggles and becomes an engineer. This is an example of :

A
Social change
B
Social stratifiction
C
Social mobility
D
Social cohesion

Question 22Single Answer

An example of Social Stratification is :
I. People with different status living in an area.
II. A society divided into different social status.
III. A separate colony in which only class III government employees live.
IV. A society consisting of upper and lower castes.

A
All the above statements are correct.
B
Statements I, II and IV are correct.
C
Statements I, II and III are correct.
D
Statements II, III and IV are correct.

Question 23Single Answer

Equality of opportunities in educatiion implies that each student:

A
passes examination with first division.
B
gets equal number of books and stationery.
C
gets facilities according to his abilities and interests.
D
gets facilities according to his potential and level in the society.

Question 24Single Answer

Sisadvantaged sections of society consist of :
I. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
II. Women
III. Physically handicapped
IV. Rural people

A
All the above
B
Only I, II and III
C
Only II, III and IV
D
Only I, II and IV

Question 25Single Answer

Introspection method lacks in :

A
Reliability
B
Validity
C
Objectivity
D
All the above three

Question 26Single Answer

Which of the following is not a principle of development ?

A
Principle of continuity.
B
Principle of individual difference.
C
Principle of proceeding from specific to general response.
D
Principle of intergration.

Question 27Single Answer

Development of language in children, according to B.F. Skinner, is the result of :

A
Training in grammar
B
Imitation and reinforcement
C
Innate abilities
D
Maturation

Question 28Single Answer

Behaviour pattern that increases in frequency when followed by a reward is known as :

A
Shaping
B
Classical Conditioning
C
Generalization
D
Operant Conditioning

Question 29Single Answer

As Chairman of an independent commission on education, Jacques Delors report to UNESCO was titled

A
International Commission on Education Report
B
Millennium Development Report
C
Learning: The Treasure Within
D
World Declaration on Education for All

Question 30Single Answer

Who propounded Self Theory of Personality ?

A
Kretschmer
B
Allport
C
Eysenck
D
Roger

Question 31Single Answer

Archimedes found the solution of his problem when he was in his bath tub. This will come under which step of process of creativity?

A
Preparation
B
Incubation
C
Illumination
D
Verification

Question 32Single Answer

Assertion (A) : Motivation is important in the process of teaching and learning.
Reason (R) : Motivation is attraction towards a goal and clarifies it's meaning.

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

Question 33Single Answer

The pioneer of functionalism is :

A
Wilhelm Wundt
B
William James
C
J.B. Waston
D
Kurt Lewin

Question 34Single Answer

Names of different types of intelligence tests are given in List-I and examples of question are given in List-II Match the correct name of the test to questions :
List-I List-II
(a) Vocabulary test 1.In what ways animals and plants are alike ?
(b) Memory test 2.Where is Tajmahal situated ?
(c) Information test 3.What is the meaning of the word "Eventually" ?
(d) Association test 4.What is the mobile number of your class teacher ?
5.Why are nights longer and days shorter in winter ?

A
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
3 5 4 1
B
3 1 5 2
C
1 4 2 5
D
3 4 2 1

Question 35Single Answer

Re-arrange the following steps of social learning theory as given by Bandura.
(a) Remebering the behaviour.
(b) Converting the memory into action.
(c) Reinforcement of the imitated behaviour.
(d) Attending to and perceiving the behaviour.

A
a, b, d, c
B
d, a, b, c
C
d, a, c, b
D
a, d, b, c

Question 36Single Answer

Nihar fails in the examination and attributes his failure to the framing of the faulty question paper. Which defence mechanism does he use ?

A
Projection
B
Compensation
C
Identification
D
Rationalisation

Question 37Single Answer

Which of the followin is not a characteristic of Naturalistic inquiry ?

A
Multiple Realities
B
Generalisation
C
Human Relations
D
Value Based Re

Question 38Single Answer

Assertion (A) : Longer tests are more reliable than shorter ones.
Reason (R) : Each item adds to test reliability.
Which of the following is correct ?

A
Codes :
Both (A) and (R) are correct.
B
Only (A) is correct.
C
Only (R) is correct.
D
None of the (A) and (R) is correct.

Question 39Single Answer

Which of the following variances is not controlled or manipulated in a research problem ?

A
Variance of independent variable.
B
Variance of dependent variable.
C
Variance of extraneous variables.
D
Error variance.

Question 40Single Answer

Which of the following is not a criterion for the statement of a good research problem ?

A
Expression of relationship between/among variables.
B
Clarity and unambiguousness.
C
Possibility of empirical testing.
D
Possibility of use of statistical analysis.

Question 41Single Answer

Which of the following variables in continuous ?

A
Attitude towards school
B
Family size in a locality
C
Marital status of College students
D
Religious affiliation of workers.

Question 42Single Answer

Read the following statements about a laboratory experiment.
I. It has relatively complete control of extraneous variables.
II. Its results are applicable to real life situations.
Which of the following is correct ?

A
Codes :
Both I and II are correct.
B
I is incorrect but II is correct.
C
Neither of I and II is correct.
D
I is correct but II is incorrect.

Question 43Single Answer

Which of the following is not correctly matched ?

A
Achievement Test - Content validity
B
Aptitude Test - Predictive validity
C
Reasoning Test - Content validity
D
Personality test - Concurrent validity

Question 44Single Answer

Read the following two lists of items :
List-I List-II
(a) Historical Research 1.Current status
(b) Action Research 2.Control of variables
(c) Survey Research 3. Natural setting
(d) Experimental Research 4. Local problem
5.Past oriented
Which of the following matching is correct ?

A
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
3 4 1 2
B
5 4 1 2
C
4 3 2 5
D
1 2 3 4

Question 45Single Answer

In the context of a Survey Research, the following steps are taken in a certain order :
1. Sampling
2. Inference
3. Data analysis
4. Data collection
Which of the following is the right order of these steps ?

A
2, 3, 1, 4
B
1, 4, 3, 2
C
3, 2, 4, 1
D
4, 1, 2, 3

Question 46Single Answer

Which of the following is a measure of location ?

A
Mode
B
Mean
C
Perecentile
D
Standard Deviation

Question 47Single Answer

An investigator wants to study the vocational aspirations of visually challenged children in a wide geographical area. He should select his sample by using :

A
Sample Randon sampling
B
Stratified sampling
C
Purposive sampling
D
Convenient sampling

Question 48Single Answer

The distribution of a large number of means based on samples of the sample size selected from the same population is known as :

A
normal distribution
B
sampling distribution
C
standard distribution
D
rectangular distribution

Question 49Single Answer

Two variables X and Y are correlated. This means that the two variables :

A
cause variation in each other
B
measure the same trait
C
vary together
D
vary independently

Question 50Single Answer

When the questions are presented to the respondents in a face-to-face situation and the interviewer fills out the query rather than the subjects it is known as :

A
An inventory
B
A questionnaire
C
A schedule
D
A test

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Education

Question 51Single Answer

Who said this "Education is man-making. It is that by which character is formed, strength of mind is increased, intellect is expanded and by which man can stand on his own feet" ?

A
Vivkeananda
B
Tagore
C
Dayanand Saraswati
D
None of the above

Question 52Single Answer

In List-I the name of the philosopher and philosophy is given and in List-II statements regarding the philosophy is given. Match the List-I with List-II in correct order :
List-I                    List-II
a. Tagore            i. Harmonious development of personality
b. Vivekananda ii. The doctrine of karma
c. Mahatma iii. Child is more important than all kinds Gandhi of books
d. Buddhism iv. Yoga as a method of education
                             v. The doctrine of dharma

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

Question 53Single Answer

Purpose of creation of the universe and its relation to man and god is discussed in :

A
Metaphysics
B
Ethics
C
Epistemology
D
None of these

Question 54Single Answer

Which of the following agency regulates education ?

A
Church
B
State
C
School
D
Library

Question 55Single Answer

"The greatness of a nation is to be measured not by its material power and wealth but by the intercultural relationship of its people." Who said this ?

A
Dr. Radhakrishnan
B
Tagore
C
Vivekananda
D
Gandhi

Question 56Single Answer

Which of the following does not specify Max Weber's concept of social stratification ?

A
Educational Status
B
Income and Wealth
C
Political Power
D
Social Prestige

Question 57Single Answer

If rules of multiplication helps in learning correlation or regression, then it is an example of :

A
Sequential transfer
B
Horizontal transfer
C
Negative transfer
D
Vertical transfer

Question 58Single Answer

According to Freud, Super Ego is properly developed during :

A
latency period
B
anal period
C
phallic period
D
none of these

Question 59Single Answer

When response is based on uncommon area of the blot, it is denoted by :

A
S
B
Dd
C
DW
D
DdW

Question 60Single Answer

Individual psychology of personality was given by :

A
A. Adler
B
Jung
C
Eysenck
D
None of these

Question 61Single Answer

Which of the following theories is most quantitatively measurable ?

A
Pavlov's
B
Skinner's
C
Hull's
D
None of these

Question 62Single Answer

Maladjusted children are mostly found in :

A
Broken families of unitary families
B
Poor or joint families
C
Both of these
D
None of the above

Question 63Single Answer

Theory of generalization is similar to the theory of :

A
Transposition
B
Identical elements
C
Both of these
D
None of the above

Question 64Single Answer

Which is the highest level of concept formation ?

A
Formal level
B
Sensory level
C
Concrete level
D
None of these

Question 65Single Answer

Which of the following is the apex body in the area of Teacher Education Education in India ?

A
UGC
B
MHRD
C
NCTE
D
NCERT

Question 66Single Answer

Who have signed MOU for accreditation of Teacher Education Institutions in India ?

A
NAAC and UGC
B
NCTE and NAAC
C
UGC and NCTE
D
None of the above

Question 67Single Answer

As per NCTE norms, what should be the pattern of teaching staff for a unit of 100 students at B.Ed. level ?

A
1+7
B
1+9
C
1+10
D
1+5

Question 68Single Answer

There are three phases of teaching given by P. Jackson, which of the following is incorrect one ?

A
Pre-active phase
B
Underactive phase
C
Interactive phase
D
Post-active phase

Question 69Single Answer

Which of the following is the least important aspect of the teachers' role in the guidance of learning ?

A
The development of insight into what constitutes and adequate performance.
B
The development of insight to overcome the pitfalls and obstacles.
C
The provision of encouragement and moral support.
D
The provision of continuous diagnostic and remeial help.

Question 70Single Answer

Which of the following qualities of a teacher will be liked most by you ?

A
Idealistic philosophy
B
Compassion
C
Discipline
D
Entertaining

Question 71Single Answer

The most important challenge for a teacher is :

A
to maintain discipline in the classroom.
B
to make students do their homework.
C
to prepare the question-bank.
D
to make teaching process enjoyable.

Question 72Single Answer

Techno-Pedagogic competency is :

A
a science of using technology in teaching.
B
a technique of combining principles of technoloty and principles of teaching.
C
a set of skills of interweaving technology into teaching and learning.
D
a competence to develop technopedagogic systems in education.

Question 73Single Answer

Which of the following skills are needed for present day teacher to adjust properly with the classroom teaching ?
1. Knowledge of technology
2. Use of technology in teaching learning
3. Knowledge of student's needs
4. Content mastery

A
1 and 3
B
2 and 3
C
2, 3 and 4
D
2 and 4

Question 74Single Answer

Psycho-analytic approach of counselling was first introduced by :

A
Adler
B
Jung
C
Freud
D
None of the above

Question 75Single Answer

Which of the following tools of collecting psychological information about pupils is the most objective ?

A
Rating scale
B
Interview
C
Standardized tests
D
Projective devices

Question 76Single Answer

According to psycho-analysis theory of personality, neurotic disorders are caused by :

A
Repression of desires
B
Inactivity of libido
C
Role of unconscious mind
D
All of the above

Question 77Single Answer

Which of the following does not belong to the category of non-probability sample ?

A
Quota sample
B
Mult-stage sample
C
Purposive sample
D
Incidental sample

Question 78Single Answer

The research proposals sent to research institutes for financial assistance must have :

A
The whole plan and procedure
B
Budget requirements and time schedule
C
Definite objectives of research
D
None of the above

Question 79Single Answer

Which of the following is not an approach of analysis of qualitative data ?

A
Logical Analysis
B
Criterion Analysis
C
Content Analysis
D
Inductive Analysis

Question 80Single Answer

Internal criticism is done :

A
to verify the accuracy of the source.
B
to verify the authenticity of the source.
C
Both of these
D
None of the above

Question 81Single Answer

Which of the following commissions suggested silent meditation as a part of moral values ?

A
Secondary Education Commission
B
University Education Commission
C
National Education Commission
D
Indian Education Commission

Question 82Single Answer

Which of the following is described as Magna-Carta of India Education ?

A
Sargent Commission
B
Wood's Despatch
C
Macaulay Minutes
D
Hunter Commission

Question 83Single Answer

"Rising knowledge to wisdom is real education" was said by :

A
Rigveda
B
Chhandogya Upanishad
C
Samaveda
D
Bhagvadh Geeta

Question 84Single Answer

The Oriental School of Thought is related to :

A
knowledge of science
B
classical literature
C
conservation of fashion
D
learning of natives

Question 85Single Answer

'Leviathan' was written by :

A
Locke
B
Hobbes
C
Rousseau
D
Hegel

Question 86Single Answer

'Project is a whole-hearted purposeful activity proceeding on a social environment", it was defined by :

A
John Dewey
B
Ballard
C
Kilpatrick
D
Adamson

Question 87Single Answer

Who said that the school be made as miniature society ?

A
Skinner
B
Thorndike
C
Herbert
D
Dewey

Question 88Single Answer

'Socialization' is a process by which the individual is adapted to his :

A
classroom environment
B
social environment
C
political environment
D
cultural environment

Question 89Single Answer

The movement from one social class to another is known as :

A
social status
B
social control
C
social change
D
social mobility

Question 90Single Answer

'Cultural Lag' is the term used by :

A
Ogburn
B
Pyne
C
Weber
D
Marx

Question 91Single Answer

District Primary Education Programme (DPEP) was started in :

A
1990
B
1994
C
1998
D
1996

Question 92Single Answer

Supervision is a continuous activity whereas Inspection is a :

A
general activity in a common place
B
special activity in a given moment
C
complex activity in a situation
D
specific acctivity in a specific time

Question 93Single Answer

Who propunded the 'self' theory of personality ?

A
Kretschmar
B
Allport
C
Eysenck
D
Roger

Question 94Single Answer

Match the following List-I with List-II in correct order:
List-I List-II
a. Classical conditioning i. Kohler
b. Drive reduction ii. Hull
c. Sign Gestalt learning        iii.Pavlov
d. Learning by insight           iv. Skinner
v. Tolman

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

Question 95Single Answer

In the List-I name of the Psychologists are given and in List-II the theories developed by them. Match the List-I with List-II in correct order :
List-I                    List-II
a. Freud              i.Two factor theory
b. Spearman       ii.Creativity
c. Rorschach      iii.Psycho-analysis
d. Torrance iv.Projective technique
v. Multifactor theory

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

Question 96Single Answer

University Education Commission constituted in 1948 was appointed by :

A
Ministry of Human Resource Development
B
Ministry of Education
C
NCERT
D
ICSSR

Question 97Single Answer

Rearrange the following steps of social learning theory as given by Bandura :a. Remembering the behaviour.
b. Connecting the memory in action.
c. Reinforcement of the imitated behaviour.
d. Attending and perceiving the behaviour.

A
b, a, d, c
B
d, a, b, c
C
a, b, d, c
D
d, a, c, b

Question 98Single Answer

Education falls under the :

A
Concurrent List
B
Fundamental Rights
C
Constitution of India
D
State List

Question 99Single Answer

Critically judge the following :
Assertion (A) : Motivation is important in the process of teaching and learning.
Reason (R) : Motivation is attraction towards a goal and clearifies its meaning.

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

Question 100Single Answer

Curriculum means :

A
all the experiences which students get in school.
B
subject that are transferred by the faculty.
C
syllabus prescribed for the course.
D
class experiences, sports and games.

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