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?
ALogical analysis
BLogical empiricism
CLogical positivism
DPositive relativism
Question 2Single Answer
Which one of the following thinkers is not related to the movement of logical analysis, logical positivism and logical empiricism ?
AHenry Bergson
BBertrand Russel
CA. J. Ayer
DL. Wittgenstein
Question 3Single Answer
Monitorial system of class administration was practised by :
ABuddhist Education
BVedantic Education
CIslamic Education
DVedic 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 :
APhilosophy of Education
BPhilosophy in Education
CPhilosophy for Education
DPhilosophy 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 :
AKant
BHume
CHegel
DMoore
Question 6Single Answer
Teacher with pragmatic orientation will hesitate to rely on the :
AVoice of inner soul
BRoutine practice
CFelt needs
DEnd results
Question 7Single Answer
Which of the following will not be in conformity with the tenets of realistic School of Education?
ATraits are inherited by the child
BLearning is a behavioural event
CTeacher's support is helpful in Learner's growth
DLearner 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?
AKierkgaard
BSartre
CKarl Jaspers
DMartin 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.
ABoth (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct reason.
BBoth (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct reason.
CBoth (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?
ACodes :
(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
The modern sociologist is more concerned with :
AStudy of the social development of man and institutions
BStudy of the impact of science and industrial revolution on social and economic conditons
CStudy of the social life of its members
DStudy of the contemporary societies and the current problems
Question 12Single Answer
Which of the following Article of Constitution of India is related to prohibition of Discrimination of grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth ?
AArticle 14
BArticle 15
CArticle 16
DArticle 21
Question 13Single Answer
Education as a 'Fundamental Duty' of parents and guardians was inserted in Article 51(A) of Constitution of India by :
A44th Amendment
B86th Amendment
C74th Amendment
D42th Amendment
Question 14Single Answer
The Mahila Samakhya Programme was launched in :
A1986
B1987
C1988
D1989
Question 15Single Answer
Which of the following is considered as society's main resource for social experimentation ?
AFamily
BSchool
CMass-Media
DState
Question 16Single Answer
Most appropriate example of social stratification is :
APeople with different status living in an area
BSociety divided into different status
CA separate colony with only class IV government employees
DA society consisting of upper and lower class
Question 17Single Answer
Acculturation is the process of :
ADeveloping qualities affecting the culture of the nation
BAccepting the innovation required for the development of national culture
CGetting influenced by the cultural imperatives of the nation
DFollowing the latest trends of a culture opposed to traditions
Question 18Single Answer
Match the following and select the appropriate code : List-I List-II
(a) National Commission Women Act (i) 1993
(b) National Commission Backward Classes Act (ii) 1995
(c) Right to Information Act (iii) 1990
(d) Persons with Disabilities (iv) 2005
(Equal Opportunities,Protection of
Rights and Full Participation ) Act (v) 2004
ACodes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(iv) (iii) (v) (ii)
B(i) (ii) (iv) (iii)
C(iii) (i) (iv) (ii)
D(ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
Question 19Single Answer
Which of the following is considered as a constraint on social change in India ?
AIndustrialization
BScience and Technology
CPolitics
DRegionalism
Question 20Single Answer
KGBV has to be established :
AIn Educationally backward blocks
BWhere female rural literacy is below the national average
CWhere gender gap in literacy is above the national average
DIn rural remote areas only
Question 21Single Answer
Educational psychology as a subject implies :
AIntegration of knowledge of psychology to education
BEducational knowledge
CKnowledge of education applied to psychology
DKnowledge of education applied to human behavior
Question 22Single Answer
In view of Piaget the stage of development from the age 7 to 12 years is called :
ASensory motor
BPreoperational
CConcrete operational
DFormal operational
Question 23Single Answer
Which one of the following will be most correct order in the development of theory of intelligence?
(a) Spearman's two factor theory
(b) Burt's group factor theory
(c) Goleman's Emotional intelligence theory
(d) Guilford's structure of intellect
ACodes :
(a),(b),(c),(d)
B(a),(b),(d),(c)
C(c),(a),(b),(d)
D(b),(a),(c),(d)
Question 24Single Answer
Thorndike's Law of effect in learning anticipated which of the following paradigm ?
APavlovian conditioning
BOperant conditioning
CContiguous conditioning
DInsight learning
Question 25Single Answer
In which of the following operant conditioning procedure the learner is able to avoid an aversive stimulus in the absence of a cue ?
AActive avoidance training
BDiscriminated punishment training
CPunishment training
DEscape training
Question 26Single Answer
In the learning system of Hull which one of the following was considered as input variable ?
ASHR (Habit Strength)
BDrive
CIncentive motivation
DNumber of prior reinforcements
Question 27Single Answer
In which of the following schedule of reinforcements research evidence suggests that acquisition of response is relatively quick ?
AFixed interval intermittent schedule
BContinuous schedule
CVariable ratio schedule
DFixed ratio schedule
Question 28Single Answer
Which of the following may be considered to belong to the category of content theory of motivation ?
AVictor rhoom's expectancy theory
BSkinner's reinforcement theory
CMaslow's hierarchy of needs
DIndian Purusharth Chatushataya
Question 29Single Answer
In Freud's psycho-analytic concept of personality which one of the following is indicative of psychic-energy?
AEgo
BId
CSuperego
DConscious level of psyche
Question 30Single Answer
Defence mechanisms are used to protect the person's :
A'Ego' consciously
B'Id' unconsciously
C'Superego' unconsciously
D'Ego' unconsciously
Question 31Single Answer
Who is the following list proposed the concept of the 'Anima' and the 'Animus' in explaining the concept of personality ?
AFreud
BJung
CAdler
DEric Fromm
Question 32Single Answer
Which of the personality traits may be taken as explanatory principles ?
ASurface traits
BSource traits
CSecondary traits
DCentral traits
Question 33Single Answer
Adjustment process beings with :
ATension
BTension release
CEffort
DNeeds
Question 34Single Answer
'Wellness life style' depends on the person's :
AAffluence and adequacy
BMeans and their availability
CValues and the attitudes
DDoing something to get something
Question 35Single Answer
In Gagne's hierarchy which one of the following will not be included in concept learning ?
ASignal learning
BRule learning
CDiscrimination learning
DChain learning
Question 36Single Answer
A systematic, objective and deliberate effort at answering meaningful questions pertaining to a field of enquiry or about phenomena is called:
AProblem solving
BResearch
CTheorizing
DInvention
Question 37Single Answer
Which one is not a valid argument for conducting research in education ?
AFor advancement of educational theory
BFor improvement of educational practices
CFor improving social awareness of teachers
DFor developing sound educational policies
Question 38Single Answer
Which type of research aims at explanation of the status and conditions exist at present ?
AApplied research
BAnalytical research
CDescriptive research
DFundamental research
Question 39Single Answer
A teacher is studying the impact of his personal association with students on students' discipline in his/her class. This type of research may be called :
Afundamental and action research
Baction and applied research
Cdescriptive and fundamental research
Danalytical and action research
Question 40Single Answer
In a study the effort of peer learning is being studied in relation to students' achievement and motivation. What type of research label will be acceptable for this study ?
AFundamental research
BEvaluative research
CApplied research
DDescriptive research
Question 41Single Answer
The process by which indicators of a variable are made observable and measurable is called :
Adefining the variable
Boperationalizing the variable
Cdescribing the variable
Ddelineating the variable
Question 42Single Answer
Match the statements given in List-A with the statements given in List-B and give the answer by selecting the appropriate code. List-A List-B
(a) Analysis of historical (i) Collection of data for indepth study records in
a vertical or horizontal or both manner
(b) Non-participant (ii) Uses open-ended and closed observation
questions
(c) Participant observation (iii) Recording notes from documents, listining
to tapes and watching available films etc.
(d) Case study (iv) Observation scales, use of score cards etc.
(v) Interaction, formal and informal, possible use
of tape and video recording
ACodes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(i) (iii) (v) (iv)
B(iii) (iv) (v) (ii)
C(ii) (iv) (iii) (v)
D(iii) (iv) (v) (i)
Question 43Single Answer
A well defined aggregate from which a researcher selects some representative units for study purpose is called :
Asample
Buniverse
Cpopulation
Drepresentative portion
Question 44Single Answer
For conducting a study to understand the social customes in a tribal society, which of the following technique will be most appropriate?
AInterview
BParticipant observation
CSelf reporting
DTesting
Question 45Single Answer
Assertion (A) : Raising to the level of significance increases the possibilty of commiting type II error. Reason (R) : Higher level of significance increases the probability of rejecting the true hypothesis.
In the context of the two statements as above which one of the following is correct ?
ABoth (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
BBoth (A) and (R) are true and (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 46Single Answer
For conducting a large survey to know the opinion of teachers regarding higher secondary education, which tool will be most appropriate ?
AInterview
BQuestionnaire
CObservation
DProjective technique
Question 47Single Answer
In order to ensure that the impact on dependent variable is only due to independent variable which of the following methods will be more appropriate ?
ADescriptive method
BExperimental method
CField study
DEx-post facto research
Question 48Single Answer
Which measure of central tendency will be better for a sample of 5 students whose scores are as 44, 45, 47 and 100.
AMean
BMedian
CMode
DMean and Mode
Question 49Single Answer
In a positive correlation, the increase in x (one variable) is followed by...... .
Adecrease in y
Bincrease in y
Cneither increase nor decrease
Ddecrease / increase in y is by chance
Question 50Single Answer
If there is true dichotomy present in two variables, which of the following correlations technique will be suitable ?
APoint biserial correlation
BBiserial correlation
CProduct moment correlation
DRank difference correlation
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Education
Question 51Single Answer
Which one of the following is not related to realist ideology ?
AHerbert Spencer
BBertrand Russell
CHenry Bergson
DG.E. Moore
Question 52Single Answer
Which one of the following advice an existantialist teacher did not offer to his/her students ?
ADo self analysis
BYou should take your own decisions
CFor your development use your miseries and sorrows
DListen to the voice of your inner self
Question 53Single Answer
When a teacher says that the delinquent behaviour of my students is an expression of evil in me, he is following :
AIdealism
BVedantic philosophy
CRealism
DPragmatism
Question 54Single Answer
One major difference between Tagorian and Roussoue's ideas on nature is :
ATagore gave less emphasis on nature
BTagore did not believe in negative education
CTagore regarded God as the creator of nature
DTagore believed that nature will punish the erring human
Question 55Single Answer
Which one of the following is not correct ?
AGandhi did not appreciate Tagorian practice of having services of non teaching class IV employees
BTagore did not appreciate Gandhian emphasis on RamRajya
CVivekanand advocated reading of indigenous texts
DAurbindo did not oppose worldly pursuits
Question 56Single Answer
It is well established by thinkers, philosophers and academicians that ideals like 'Social Justice' etc. are to be achieved by education. Here 'Social Justice' implies :
(i) to remove economic unequalities
(ii) to provide decent standards of living to the people
(iii) to protect the interest of the weaker section of society
(iv) to end inequality of the opportunities
Which is the correct answer ?
A(i) and (iv)
Bonly (ii)
C(i),(iii) and (iv)
D(i),(ii),(iii) and (iv)
Question 57Single Answer
Besides the right to equality of opportunity in general terms, the discrimination against a citizen has been prohibited on different grounds such as :
(i) Religion
(ii) Race
(iii) Caste
(iv) Sex
(v) Place of birth
Choose the correct code :
A(ii),(iv) and (v)
B(i),(ii),(iv) and (v)
C(ii),(iii),(iv) and (v)
D(i),(ii),(iii),(iv),(v)
Question 58Single Answer
Match the following : List-I List-II
(a) Protectioin of Women form Domestic (i) 1993
Violence Act
(b) National Commission Backward classes Act (ii) 1986
(c) Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act (iii) 2005
(d) National Trust for Welfare of Persons with (iv) 1999
Disabilities Act
ACodes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(ii) (iv) (iii) (i)
B(iii) (i) (ii) (iv)
C(i) (iii) (ii) (iv)
D(iii) (ii) (iv) (i)
Question 59Single Answer
Which of the following is not considered an element of Culture ?
ASocial Institution
BPhysical Resources
CSpiritual Values
DHuman Resources
Question 60Single Answer
Constitutional provisions for advancement of socially and educationally backward classes of society in India are directed at :
AProgressive policies of the state
BConservative policies of the state
CCultural policies of the state
DEconomic policies of the state
Question 61Single Answer
In Piaget's view which of the following stage of development is the highest stage in terms of cognitive development ?
AChildhood
BAdolescence
CAdulthood
DOld age
Question 62Single Answer
'Object permanence' is the characteristic of which age group in Piaget's research evidence of growth and development ?
Aupto the age of 8-9 months
Bbetween 2 to 7 years
Cbetween 9 to 11 years
Dbetween 11 to 14 years
Question 63Single Answer
Which of the following determinants of individual differences will not contribute to the development of emotional intelligence in Daniel Goleman's formulation even after the age of 25 ?
AInteractive experiences
BEducational exposure
CTechnical expertise
DGenetic potential
Question 64Single Answer
In organizing educational programmes effectively at the school level which of the following factors of individual difference will be maximally employed for enhancing performance of students ?
ASocio economic background and gender
BGender and motivation
CHome environment and ability
DMotivatioin and ability
Question 65Single Answer
Match the items of Set-I with that of Set-II and give answer by choosing the appropriate code : Set-I Set-II (Characteristic) (Stage at which this feature appears)
(a) Ability to understand (i) In emotioinal development of
symbols from concrete adolescence
(b) Tendency of being (ii) In the social development of
from parents adolescence
(c) Development of self (iii) In the Intellectual development
concept during childhood
(d) Hero worship (iv) In the social development during childhood
(e) Conflict in motivation (v) In the intellectual development of adolescence
(vi) In the process of adjustment during adolescence
In chronological order which theory of intelligence is the latest ?
ATwo factor theory
BGroup factor theory
CTheory of multiple intelligence
DMultiple factor theory
Question 67Single Answer
In the following list of learning theorists who borrowed the word 'cathexis' to call it a kind of learning
ATolman
BGuthrie
CMowrer
DThorndike
Question 68Single Answer
In which conditioning paradigm of learning reinforcement follows rather than precedes a response ?
AClassical conditioning
BOperant conditioning
CContiguous conditioning
DBackward conditioning
Question 69Single Answer
Which theory of transfer of learning suggests that it is the understanding developed by the learner which transfer from one situation to the other ?
ATheory of identity of elements
BMental faculty theory
CTheory of generalization
DGestalt theory
Question 70Single Answer
Who modified the need hierarchy theory of motivation advanced by Maslow to a group of three needs called by an acronym 'Erg' ?
AMcclelland
BMurray
CAlderfer
DEric Fromm
Question 71Single Answer
Who was the chief proponent among the type theorists of personality to advance a psychological personality type ?
ASheldon
BJung
CAllport
DEysenck
Question 72Single Answer
Which 'theory of personality' will explain the case of maladaptive behaviour in adolescents on the basis of 'style of life' ?
AKurt Lewin's field theory
BCarl Jung's Analytic theory
CSigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory
DAlfred Adler's Individual psychology
Question 73Single Answer
Which of the following terms describes the parameters of mental health in the Indian context in a convincing way ?
AAnandmaya Kosh
BNirvana
CSthitdhee
DSthitpragya
Question 74Single Answer
Which one of the following will not be identified as the characteristic of a welladjusted person ?
ACapacity for resolution of conflicting states
BAbsence of over-anixiety
CConfidence in others but not in one's own self
DMinimal difference between 'saying' and 'doing'
Question 75Single Answer
A school intends to organize a 'wellness life camp' for its teaching faculty and students. Which one will not be considered as a mandatory requirement of the camp?
AYogic exercises (Asanas)
BMeditation session
CBrainstorming sessions
DDiscussions
Question 76Single 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
ACode :
I II III IV
3 1 2 4
B1 4 2 3
C1 3 2 4
D3 2 4 5
Question 77Single Answer
"No disinterested pursuit of knowledge and no intellectual education for its own sake" was the slogan of the
ARealists
BIdealists
CPragmatists
DNaturalists
Question 78Single 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.
ABoth (A) and (R) are false.
BBoth (A) and (R) are true.
COnly (A) is true.
DOnly (R) is true.
Question 79Single Answer
The process of attaining one's existence as per existentialism is ;
AEssence, struggle, pain and pleasure, lonliness
BLonliness, pain and pleasure, struggle, essence
CLonliness, struggle, pain and pleasure, essence
DEssence, pain and pleasure, struggle lonliness
Question 80Single 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"?
ASankhya
BBuddhism
CVedanta
DJainism
Question 81Single 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.
ABoth (A) and (R) are correct.
BBoth (A) and (R) are incorrect.
COnly (A) is correct.
DOnly (R) is correct.
Question 82Single 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.
AAll I, II, III and IV are true.
BOnly I and II are true.
COnly II and III are true.
DOnly II, III and IV are true.
Question 83Single Answer
Which philosophy developed the monitorial system in classrooms ?
AVedic
BVedant
CIslam
DBuddhism
Question 84Single Answer
Match the following : List-I List-II (Thinker) (Type of Education)
I. Gandhi 1.Shantiniketan
II. Tagore 2.Integral Yoga
III. Aurbindo 3.Gurukul
IV. Vivekananda 4.Man making education
5.Wardha Scheme
ACode :
I II III IV
5 1 2 4
B5 1 4 2
C3 4 2 5
D4 2 3 5
Question 85Single Answer
The aim of basic education, as per the dream of Gandhiji is to
I. Create a classless society
II. Create a Sarvodaya Society
III. Create a society respecting all religions
IV. Create society where a rich and poor can live together
AAll I, II, III and IV are correct.
BStatements I, II and III are correct.
CStatements II, III and IV are correct.
DStatements I, II and IV are correct.
Question 86Single Answer
Which part of Indian Constitution allows every citizen to impart education as per ones own religion ?
ADirective Principles
BConcurrent list of centre and the State
CDemocratic rights
DFundamental Rights
Question 87Single Answer
Who is not in favour of logical analysis ?
AKant
BBertrand Russel
CLudwig Wittgenstein
DG.E. Moore
Question 88Single Answer
The great sociologist who held the view that "education does't bring about social change; rather the social change results into an educational change" was :
AMcDougal
BAristotle
CDurkheim
DDewey
Question 89Single Answer
Why is school considered a miniature society ?
AThough small in number, school inmates come from society only
BSchool children are of lower age group than society members
CLike a chicken develops into an adult, school children develop into adult society members
DThe number of school inmates is less than the number of society members
Question 90Single Answer
Why mother regarded as the first teacher of a child ?
I. The basic learning of the child occurs in the company of mother only.
II. Informal learning of the child with the mother is more effective than the formal learning in later years of life.
III. The child lives in the womb of the mother for 9 months.
IV. The mother tries to impart her best to the child.
AAll the above four statements are correct.
BOnly statements II and III are correct.
COnly statements II and IV are correct.
DOnly statements I and II are correct.
Question 91Single Answer
By community we mean group of people with :
ASame caste, class, religion or profession
BPeople with similar aim
CSimilar aim and at least one factor as common among caste, class, religion, profession or belief
DNone of the above
Question 92Single Answer
Teaching Political Science to learners helps in :
I. Developing leadership skills in them.
II. Developing political consciousness among them.
III. Inculcating democratic values in them.
IV. Developing awareness about social issues in them.
AAll the above statements are correct.
BOnly statements I, II and III are correct.
COnly statements II, III and IV are correct.
DOnly statements I, II and IV are correct.
Question 93Single Answer
Religion is an institution because :
AIt teaches religiion to people
BIt discharges an important social function
CIt imparts moral and spiritual educatiion to people.
DIt gives respect to the individual in society.
Question 94Single Answer
Which of the following mobility is not related to modernization ?
APsychic mobility
BScientific mobility
CSocial mobility
DPhysical mobility
Question 95Single Answer
Teaching how to respect elders and talk to them is an example of :
ASocial cohesion
BSocial change
CSocialization
DSocial adjustment
Question 96Single Answer
Which of the following is not a factor for social change in India ?
ACaste
BRegionalism
CLanguage
DCensus
Question 97Single Answer
Religiion acts as a great barrier in social change because :
AIt preaches values
BIt depend on social gathering
CIt expects participation of all age groups
DIt is based on faith
Question 98Single Answer
Equality of Educational opportunities is possible by :
AExtending portals of educational institutions to all without any discriminatioin
BOpening more educational institutions
CPrivatizing the education system in the country
DPublic funding of Education
Question 99Single Answer
Children of some minority communities are unable to fully participate in Indian educational institutions because :
AMinority communities have not been spending on education of their children.
BThere is exclusion process in educational institutions.
CMinority communities lack faith in Indian educationa system.
DIndian educational institutions do not have required infrastructure.
Question 100Single Answer
"Give me a dozen of healthy children I can make them Doctor, Judge, Beggar and even a Thief" - Comment made by :
AJ.B. Watson
BHull
CJung
DGuthrie
Question 101Single Answer
Which doesn't belong to the group of the other three ?
AOperant Conditioning Theory of Learning
BClassical Conditioning Theory of Pavlov
CLearning Theory of Watson
DGuthrie's Theory of Learning
Question 102Single Answer
The view that "Anything can be taught at any stage of development" was expressed by :
APiaget
BAsubel
CBruner
DGagne
Question 103Single Answer
The IQ of a 25 years old boy, whose mental age 16 will be :
A64
B75
C80
D100
Question 104Single Answer
Which of the following is an incorrect pair ?
ASign Theory of Learning - Tolman
BField Theory of Learning - Lewin
CSocial Learning Theory - Bruner
DTrial and Error Theory of Learning - Thorndike
Question 105Single Answer
Critically judge the following : Assertion (A) : Pleasure or displeasure resulting from a learning experience decides the degree of its effectiveness. Reason (R) : All pleasant experiences have a lasting influence and are remembered for a long-time while the unleasant ones are soon forgetten.
ABoth (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation for (A).
BOnly (R) is correct.
CBoth (A) and (R) are incorrect.
DBoth (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is not the correct explanation for (A).
Question 106Single Answer
The Rorschach Inkblot-Test conists of :
AFive black and five coloured cards
BTen black and ten white cards
CFive black & white and five multicoloured cards
DTen multicoloured cards
Question 107Single Answer
If Ram is taller than Mohan and Mohan is taller than Sohan. Ram is the tallest. This statement comes under which type of reasoning ?
AInductive Reasoning
BDeductive Reasoning
CLinear Reasoning
DConditional Reasoning
Question 108Single Answer
Name of different psychological theories are given in List-I and name of psychologists who were the exponent of the theory are given in List-II. Match the correct name of the psychologists with the theories developed by them : List-I List-II
(a) Theory of Instinct (i) M.C. Dougal
(b) Drive Reduction Theory (ii) Hall
(c) Social urges Theory (iii) Adler
(d) Self Actualization Theory (iv) Maslow
(v) Freud
ACode :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(i) (iii) (iv) (ii)
B(v) (iv) (i) (ii)
C(i) (v) (ii) (iv)
D(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
Question 109Single Answer
Which one of the statement is incorrect in the context of determinants of attention ?
AAll types of stimuli are not able to bring forth the same degree of attention.
BIt is always better to introduce novelty to secure attention.
CMoving stimulus catches our attention quickly.
DToo much repetition f a stimulus captures our attention.
Question 110Single Answer
In the conditioning approach to learning :
AThe subject should be in readiness to receive the unnatural stimulus.
BThe unnatural stimulus follows the natural stimulus.
CResponse to natural stimulus required to be reinforced.
DThe natural stimulus follows the unnatural stimulus.
Question 111Single Answer
If a group of children lerns a lot of arithmetic skills by way of completing a project on 'Celebration of Deepawali festival'. This will be known as a kind of :
AIncidental learning
BFormal learning
CInformal learning
DNon-formal learning
Question 112Single Answer
Which of the following is a mentod of qualitative research ?
AExperimental research
BNormative Survey
CEthenomethodology
DEx-post factor Research
Question 113Single Answer
Which of the following is not common to experimental and Ex-post Facto designs of research ?
ACause and Effect relationship
BM anipulation of independent variables
CControlling extraneous variables
DObservation of dependent variable
Question 114Single Answer
An operational definition of a construct is the one which defines it in terms of :
AOther constructs
BImplied behaviour pattern
CActivities necessary to measure it
DOther equivalent words in the dictionary
Question 115Single Answer
Which of the following is not a characteristic feature of research process ?
AEmpirical approach
BSystematic endeavour
CUncontrolled conditions
DCritical analysis
Question 116Single Answer
Read the following statements about field studies :
I. A field study is conducted in a real life setting.
II. It effectively uses scientific method.
Which of the following is true ?
AI is correct but II is not.
BII is correct but I is not.
CBoth I and II are true.
DNone of the two is true.
Question 117Single Answer
Read the following :
I. Correlatioin coefficient may be negative as well as positive.
II. Reliability of a test can be negative.
Which of the following is correct ?
AI is wrong but II is correct.
BBoth I and II are correct.
CI is correct but II is wrong.
DBoth I and II are wrong.
Question 118Single Answer
Which of the following is not correctly matched ?
ATest-Retest : Stability
BSplit-Half : Internal consistency
CKR-20 : Stability
DParallel Form : Equivalence
Question 119Single Answer
Read the following two lists of items : List-I List-II
(a) Intelligence (1) Alfred Binet
(b) Attitude (2) L.L. Thurstone
(c) Projective Techniques (3) Rorschach
(d) Semantic Differential (4) Osgood
(5) Guilford
Which of the following is the correct matching ?
A(a) (b) (c) (d)
4 3 2 5
B2 3 3 1
C5 2 1 4
D1 2 3 4
Question 120Single Answer
Which of the following is NOT a measure of dispersiion ?
ARange
BMode
CMean Deviation
DStandard Deviation
Question 121Single Answer
The variance reflecting a systematic difference between groups of measures is termed as :
ATotal variance
BError Variance
CExperimental Variance
DWithin Groups Variance
Question 122Single Answer
The difference between a statistical average based on the entire population and the one based on a sample is known as :
AStandard Error
BMean Difference
CSampling Error
DMean Deviation
Question 123Single Answer
The standard deviation of sampling distribution of a statistic is known as :
ASampling Variance
BStandard Error
CSampling Error
DStandard Variance
Question 124Single Answer
In the process of statistical inference, the Type II Error is committed when we :
AAccept a true null hypothesis
BReject a true null hypothesis
CReject a false null hypothesis
DAccept a false null hypothesis
Question 125Single Answer
If a researchers conducts a research on finding out which administrative style contributes more to institutional effectiveness. This will be an example of :
ABasic Research
BAction Research
CApplied Research
DFundamental Research
Question 126Single Answer
Which of the following description of a classroom best illustrates the use of technology in teaching and learning?
AClassroom well decorated with pictures, charts and maps.
BClassroom provided with PC and CCTV connections.
CClassroom provided with electric supply for using gadgets.
DBoth (A) and (B)
Question 127Single Answer
"Reverse the usual ractice and you will almost always do right" was the dictum of :
APlato
BRousseau
CMahatma Gandhi
DDewey
Question 128Single Answer
The coefficient of correlation lies from :
A+1 to -1
B0 to -1
C-1 to 0
D+1 to 0
Question 129Single Answer
Which of the following statements is true for the relationship between reliability and validity of a research tool ?
AA reliable test is always valid.
BA valid test must be reliable.
CA valid test may not be reliable.
DA reliable test is never valid.
Question 130Single Answer
Who si the exponent of experience centered curriculum ?
AFroebel
BJohn Dewey
CStevenson
DParker
Question 131Single Answer
Match the items of List-I with List-II and select the correct matching from the given options : List-I List-II
(a) Learning by doing (i) Naturalism
(b) No lofty educational aims (ii) Idealists
(c) Realization of truth, (iii) Pragmatism
beauty and goodness
(d) 'World as it is here and (iv) Realists
now'
(v) Existentialism
ACodes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(iii) (i) (ii) (iv)
B(i) (v) (ii) (iv)
C(iii) (i) (v) (ii)
D(ii) (iii) (iv) (v)
Question 132Single Answer
The title of the Report of Education Commission (1964-66) is :
ALearning without Burden
BAn Enlightened and Humance Society
CEducation and the People of India
DEducation and National Development
Question 133Single Answer
Reorganize the following steps of Descriptive Research in a correct sequence :
1. Collection and processing of data
2. Interpretation of results
3. Identification of a problem
4. Arranging of generalizations
5. Drafting of the report
6. Formulation of the hypothesis
A6, 3, 1, 2, 4, 5
B6, 3, 1, 5, 2, 4
C6, 3, 1, 5, 2, 4
D3, 6, 1, 2, 4, 5
Question 134Single Answer
Which of the following was Ottway's view on "Education and Social Change" ?
AEducation changes the society.
BEducational change follows social change.
CEducational change and social change are independent of one another.
DEducational change and social change are interdependent, but which is the cause and which is the effect can't be determined.
Question 135Single Answer
Which of the following is not a characteristic of modernization ?
AReligious faith
BParticipation
CEmpathy
DMobility
Question 136Single Answer
Schools are basically social institutions because :
AThey preserve and instill in future generations values of our culture.
BThey suggest ways and means of social progrss.
CThey suggest solutions to social problems.
DThey are established by the society.
Question 137Single Answer
Which of the following is not a defence mechanism?
ACaste
BClass
COccupation
DJobs
Question 138Single Answer
Which of the following is incorrect pairing ?
AAssociation
BRegression
CCompensation
DSublimation
Question 139Single Answer
Which of the following is incorrect pairing ?
AR-O-S Theory of Learning - I.P. Pavlov
BS-R Theory of Learning - R. Guthrie
CR-S Theory of Learning - C.I. Hull
DS-O-R Theory of Learning - B.F. Skinner
Question 140Single Answer
The view that "Anyting can be taught at an stage of development" was expressed by :
APiaget
BAsobel
CBruner
DGagne
Question 141Single Answer
Which of the following is the correct pairing ?
ASign-Gestalt Theory of Learning - Bruner
BClassical Gestalt Theory of Learning - Kohler
CField Theory of Learning - Tolman
DOperant Theory of Learning - Pavlov
Question 142Single Answer
"Give me a dozen of healthy children, I can make them doctors, judges, magistrates, beggars and even thieves." this comment was made by :
AJ.B. Watson
BHull
CYung
DGuthrie
Question 143Single Answer
"A person's psychological and physical environment are identical" is the view of :
AThe Functionalists
BThe Structuralists
CThe S-R Associationists
DThe Gestalt Field Psychologists
Question 144Single Answer
Find out the odd one :
AOriginality
BPunctuality
CFlexibility
DFluency
Question 145Single Answer
"Things as they are and as they are likely to be encountered in life rather than words" was the slogan of :
APragmatists
BRealists
CIdealists
DExistentialists
Question 146Single Answer
Balanced curriculum is also known as :
AIntegrated curriculum
BExperienced curriculum
CActivity centered curriculum
DCore curriculum
Question 147Single Answer
"All systems of ideas are subject to verification by consequences" is the core of the Philosophy of :
AIdealism
BExistentialism
CPragmatism
DRealism
Question 148Single Answer
Which Philosophy says, "Don't care to know various theories about body and soul, do good and be good, that will take you to whatever truth there is" ?
AVedanta
BSankhya
CBuddhism
DAll of these
Question 149Single Answer
Pre-existent values are not accepted by :
AIdealists and Existentialists
BIdealists and Pragmatists
CIdealists and Realists
DPragmatists and Existentialists
Question 150Single Answer
The fundamental national values have been given in:
