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
Passage :
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions :
The Taj Mahal has become one of the world’s best known monuments. This domed white marble structure is situated on a high plinth at the southern end of a four-quartered garden, evoking the gardens of paradise, enclosed within walls measuring 305 by 549 metres. Outside the walls, in an area known as Mumtazabad, were living quarters for attendants, markets, serais and other structures built by local merchants and nobles. The tomb complex and the other imperial structures of Mumtazabad were maintained by the income of thirty villages given specifically for the tomb’s support. The name Taj Mahal is unknown in Mughal chronicles, but it is used by contemporary Europeans in India, suggesting that this was the tomb’s popular name. in contemporary texts, it is generally called simply the Illuminated Tomb (Rauza-i-Munavvara). Mumtazz Mahal died shortly after delivering her fourteenth child in 1631. The Mughal court was then residing in Burhanpur. Her remains were temporarily buried by the griefstricken emperor in a spacious garden known as Zainabad on the bank of the river Tapti. Six months later her body was transported to Agra, where it was interred in land chosen for the mausoleum. This land, situated south of the Mughal city on the bank of the Jamuna, had belonged to the Kachhwaha Rajas since the time of Raja Man Singh and was purchased from the current raja. Jai Singh. Although contemporary chronicles indicate Jai Singh’s willing cooperation in this exchange, extant farmans (imperial commands) indicate that the final price was not settled until almost two years after the mausoleum‘s commencement. Jai Singh’s further cooperation was insured by imperial orders issued between 1632 and 1637 demanding that he provide stone masons and carts to transport marble from the mines at Makrana, within his “ancestral domain’’, to Agra where both the Taj Mahal and ShajJahan’s additions to the Agra fort were concurrently. Work on the mausoleum was commenced early in 1632. Inscriptional evidence indicates much of the tomb was completed by 1636. By 1643, when Shah Jahan most lavishly celebrated the ‘Urs ceremony for Mumtaz Mahal’, the entire complex was virtually complete.
Marble stone used for the construction of the Taj Mahal was brought from the ancestral domain of Raja Jai Singh. The name of the place where mines of marble is
A
Burhanpur
B
Makrana
C
Amber
D
Jaipur
Question 12Single Answer
Passage :
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions : The Taj Mahal has become one of the world’s best known monuments. This domed white marble structure is situated on a high plinth at the southern end of a four-quartered garden, evoking the gardens of paradise, enclosed within walls measuring 305 by 549 metres. Outside the walls, in an area known as Mumtazabad, were living quarters for attendants, markets, serais and other structures built by local merchants and nobles. The tomb complex and the other imperial structures of Mumtazabad were maintained by the income of thirty villages given specifically for the tomb’s support. The name Taj Mahal is unknown in Mughal chronicles, but it is used by contemporary Europeans in India, suggesting that this was the tomb’s popular name. in contemporary texts, it is generally called simply the Illuminated Tomb (Rauza-i-Munavvara). Mumtazz Mahal died shortly after delivering her fourteenth child in 1631. The Mughal court was then residing in Burhanpur. Her remains were temporarily buried by the griefstricken emperor in a spacious garden known as Zainabad on the bank of the river Tapti. Six months later her body was transported to Agra, where it was interred in land chosen for the mausoleum. This land, situated south of the Mughal city on the bank of the Jamuna, had belonged to the Kachhwaha Rajas since the time of Raja Man Singh and was purchased from the current raja. Jai Singh. Although contemporary chronicles indicate Jai Singh’s willing cooperation in this exchange, extant farmans (imperial commands) indicate that the final price was not settled until almost two years after the mausoleum‘s commencement. Jai Singh’s further cooperation was insured by imperial orders issued between 1632 and 1637 demanding that he provide stone masons and carts to transport marble from the mines at Makrana, within his “ancestral domain’’, to Agra where both the Taj Mahal and ShajJahan’s additions to the Agra fort were concurrently. Work on the mausoleum was commenced early in 1632. Inscriptional evidence indicates much of the tomb was completed by 1636. By 1643, when Shah Jahan most lavishly celebrated the ‘Urs ceremony for Mumtaz Mahal’, the entire complex was virtually complete.
The popular name of Taj Mahal was given by
A
Shah Jahan
B
Tourists
C
Public
D
European travelers
Question 13Single Answer
Passage :
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions :
The Taj Mahal has become one of the world’s best known monuments. This domed white marble structure is situated on a high plinth at the southern end of a four-quartered garden, evoking the gardens of paradise, enclosed within walls measuring 305 by 549 metres. Outside the walls, in an area known as Mumtazabad, were living quarters for attendants, markets, serais and other structures built by local merchants and nobles. The tomb complex and the other imperial structures of Mumtazabad were maintained by the income of thirty villages given specifically for the tomb’s support. The name Taj Mahal is unknown in Mughal chronicles, but it is used by contemporary Europeans in India, suggesting that this was the tomb’s popular name. in contemporary texts, it is generally called simply the Illuminated Tomb (Rauza-i-Munavvara). Mumtazz Mahal died shortly after delivering her fourteenth child in 1631. The Mughal court was then residing in Burhanpur. Her remains were temporarily buried by the griefstricken emperor in a spacious garden known as Zainabad on the bank of the river Tapti. Six months later her body was transported to Agra, where it was interred in land chosen for the mausoleum. This land, situated south of the Mughal city on the bank of the Jamuna, had belonged to the Kachhwaha Rajas since the time of Raja Man Singh and was purchased from the current raja. Jai Singh. Although contemporary chronicles indicate Jai Singh’s willing cooperation in this exchange, extant farmans (imperial commands) indicate that the final price was not settled until almost two years after the mausoleum‘s commencement. Jai Singh’s further cooperation was insured by imperial orders issued between 1632 and 1637 demanding that he provide stone masons and carts to transport marble from the mines at Makrana, within his “ancestral domain’’, to Agra where both the Taj Mahal and ShajJahan’s additions to the Agra fort were concurrently. Work on the mausoleum was commenced early in 1632. Inscriptional evidence indicates much of the tomb was completed by 1636. By 1643, when Shah Jahan most lavishly celebrated the ‘Urs ceremony for Mumtaz Mahal’, the entire complex was virtually complete.
Point out the true statement from the following:
A
Marble was not used for the construction of the Taj Mahal.
B
Red sand stone is non-visible in the Taj Mahal complex.
C
The Taj Mahal is surrounded by a four-quartered garden known as Chahr Bagh.
D
The Taj Mahal was constructed to celebrate the “Urs ceremony for Mumtaz Mahal”.
Question 14Single Answer
Passage :
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions : The Taj Mahal has become one of the world’s best known monuments. This domed white marble structure is situated on a high plinth at the southern end of a four-quartered garden, evoking the gardens of paradise, enclosed within walls measuring 305 by 549 metres. Outside the walls, in an area known as Mumtazabad, were living quarters for attendants, markets, serais and other structures built by local merchants and nobles. The tomb complex and the other imperial structures of Mumtazabad were maintained by the income of thirty villages given specifically for the tomb’s support. The name Taj Mahal is unknown in Mughal chronicles, but it is used by contemporary Europeans in India, suggesting that this was the tomb’s popular name. in contemporary texts, it is generally called simply the Illuminated Tomb (Rauza-i-Munavvara). Mumtazz Mahal died shortly after delivering her fourteenth child in 1631. The Mughal court was then residing in Burhanpur. Her remains were temporarily buried by the griefstricken emperor in a spacious garden known as Zainabad on the bank of the river Tapti. Six months later her body was transported to Agra, where it was interred in land chosen for the mausoleum. This land, situated south of the Mughal city on the bank of the Jamuna, had belonged to the Kachhwaha Rajas since the time of Raja Man Singh and was purchased from the current raja. Jai Singh. Although contemporary chronicles indicate Jai Singh’s willing cooperation in this exchange, extant farmans (imperial commands) indicate that the final price was not settled until almost two years after the mausoleum‘s commencement. Jai Singh’s further cooperation was insured by imperial orders issued between 1632 and 1637 demanding that he provide stone masons and carts to transport marble from the mines at Makrana, within his “ancestral domain’’, to Agra where both the Taj Mahal and ShajJahan’s additions to the Agra fort were concurrently. Work on the mausoleum was commenced early in 1632. Inscriptional evidence indicates much of the tomb was completed by 1636. By 1643, when Shah Jahan most lavishly celebrated the ‘Urs ceremony for Mumtaz Mahal’, the entire complex was virtually complete.
In the contemporary texts the Taj Mahal is known
A
Mumtazabad
B
Mumtaz Mahal
C
Zainabad
D
Rauza-i-Munavvara
Question 15Single Answer
Passage :
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions : The Taj Mahal has become one of the world’s best known monuments. This domed white marble structure is situated on a high plinth at the southern end of a four-quartered garden, evoking the gardens of paradise, enclosed within walls measuring 305 by 549 metres. Outside the walls, in an area known as Mumtazabad, were living quarters for attendants, markets, serais and other structures built by local merchants and nobles. The tomb complex and the other imperial structures of Mumtazabad were maintained by the income of thirty villages given specifically for the tomb’s support. The name Taj Mahal is unknown in Mughal chronicles, but it is used by contemporary Europeans in India, suggesting that this was the tomb’s popular name. in contemporary texts, it is generally called simply the Illuminated Tomb (Rauza-i-Munavvara). Mumtazz Mahal died shortly after delivering her fourteenth child in 1631. The Mughal court was then residing in Burhanpur. Her remains were temporarily buried by the griefstricken emperor in a spacious garden known as Zainabad on the bank of the river Tapti. Six months later her body was transported to Agra, where it was interred in land chosen for the mausoleum. This land, situated south of the Mughal city on the bank of the Jamuna, had belonged to the Kachhwaha Rajas since the time of Raja Man Singh and was purchased from the current raja. Jai Singh. Although contemporary chronicles indicate Jai Singh’s willing cooperation in this exchange, extant farmans (imperial commands) indicate that the final price was not settled until almost two years after the mausoleum‘s commencement. Jai Singh’s further cooperation was insured by imperial orders issued between 1632 and 1637 demanding that he provide stone masons and carts to transport marble from the mines at Makrana, within his “ancestral domain’’, to Agra where both the Taj Mahal and ShajJahan’s additions to the Agra fort were concurrently. Work on the mausoleum was commenced early in 1632. Inscriptional evidence indicates much of the tomb was completed by 1636. By 1643, when Shah Jahan most lavishly celebrated the ‘Urs ceremony for Mumtaz Mahal’, the entire complex was virtually complete.
The construction of the Taj Mahal was completed between the period
A
1632 - 1636 A.D.
B
1630 – 1643 A.D.
C
1632 – 1643 A.D.
D
1636 – 1643 A.D.
Question 16Single 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 17Single 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 18Single 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 19Single 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 20Single Answer
Our examination system is -
A
defective
B
without any defect
C
in the interest of the students
D
well-planned
Question 21Single Answer
Which Article in the Constitution deals with elementary education ?
A
Article 45
B
Article 370
C
Article 19
D
Article 226
Question 22Single 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 23Single 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 24Single 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 25Single 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 26Single 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 27Single 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 28Single 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 29Single 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.
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 30Single 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.
The word "discern" in the passage most closely means:
A
Ignore
B
Understand
C
Distribute
D
Create
Question 31Single 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 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 32Single 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.
The author's tone in this passage can be best described as:
A
Optimistic
B
Neutral and informative
C
Highly critical
D
Humorous
Question 33Single Answer
Identify the fallacy in the following argument: "Alan is tall, dark and handsome and has blue eyes. Bill is also tall, dark and handsome".
A
Inconsistency
B
Weak analogy
C
Slippery slope
D
Hasty generalisation
Question 34Single Answer
Identify the number that occurs in the series 2, 10, 30, 68, 130, ....
(A)738
(B) 349
(C) 520
(D) 222
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
A, B and C only
B
B, C and D only
C
A, C and D only
D
A, B and D only
Teaching and Research Aptitude
Question 35Single Answer
Passage :
Patriotism is a very complex feeling built up out of primitive instincts and highly intellectual convictions. There is love of home and family and friends, making us peculiarly anxious to preserve our own country from invasion. There is the mild instinctive liking for compatriots as against foreigners. There is pride, which is bound up with the success of the community to which we feel that we belong. There is belief, suggested by pride but reinforced by history, that one’s own nation represents a great tradition and stands for ideals that are important to the human race. But beside all these, is another element, at ones nobler and more open to attack, an element of worship, of willing sacrifice, of joyful merging of the individual’s life. This religious element in patriotism is essential to the strength of the state, since it enlists the best that is in most men on the side of national sacrifice.
A suitable title for the passage could be
A
Elements of Patriotism
B
Historical Development of a Nation
C
The Role of Religion and History in Patriotism
D
Religion and Patriotism
Question 36Single Answer
Passage :
Patriotism is a very complex feeling built up out of primitive instincts and highly intellectual convictions. There is love of home and family and friends, making us peculiarly anxious to preserve our own country from invasion. There is the mild instinctive liking for compatriots as against foreigners. There is pride, which is bound up with the success of the community to which we feel that we belong. There is belief, suggested by pride but reinforced by history, that one’s own nation represents a great tradition and stands for ideals that are important to the human race. But beside all these, is another element, at ones nobler and more open to attack, an element of worship, of willing sacrifice, of joyful merging of the individual’s life. This religious element in patriotism is essential to the strength of the state, since it enlists the best that is in most men on the side of national sacrifice.
Describing the element of worship ‘open the attack,’ the author implies that it
A
is unnecessary
B
leads no national sacrifice
C
has no historical basis
D
cannot be justified on rational ground
Question 37Single Answer
Passage :
Patriotism is a very complex feeling built up out of primitive instincts and highly intellectual convictions. There is love of home and family and friends, making us peculiarly anxious to preserve our own country from invasion. There is the mild instinctive liking for compatriots as against foreigners. There is pride, which is bound up with the success of the community to which we feel that we belong. There is belief, suggested by pride but reinforced by history, that one’s own nation represents a great tradition and stands for ideals that are important to the human race. But beside all these, is another element, at ones nobler and more open to attack, an element of worship, of willing sacrifice, of joyful merging of the individual’s life. This religious element in patriotism is essential to the strength of the state, since it enlists the best that is in most men on the side of national sacrifice.
The tone of the passage can be best described as:
A
critical
B
descriptive
C
persuasive
D
analytical
Question 38Single Answer
Passage :
Patriotism is a very complex feeling built up out of primitive instincts and highly intellectual convictions. There is love of home and family and friends, making us peculiarly anxious to preserve our own country from invasion. There is the mild instinctive liking for compatriots as against foreigners. There is pride, which is bound up with the success of the community to which we feel that we belong. There is belief, suggested by pride but reinforced by history, that one’s own nation represents a great tradition and stands for ideals that are important to the human race. But beside all these, is another element, at ones nobler and more open to attack, an element of worship, of willing sacrifice, of joyful merging of the individual’s life. This religious element in patriotism is essential to the strength of the state, since it enlists the best that is in most men on the side of national sacrifice.
Which of the following can clearly be grouped under ‘intellectual convictions’ that the author mentions in the opening sentence?
A
Love of family
B
Love of compatriots
C
The elements of worship
D
None of these
Question 39Single Answer
Passage :
Patriotism is a very complex feeling built up out of primitive instincts and highly intellectual convictions. There is love of home and family and friends, making us peculiarly anxious to preserve our own country from invasion. There is the mild instinctive liking for compatriots as against foreigners. There is pride, which is bound up with the success of the community to which we feel that we belong. There is belief, suggested by pride but reinforced by history, that one’s own nation represents a great tradition and stands for ideals that are important to the human race. But beside all these, is another element, at ones nobler and more open to attack, an element of worship, of willing sacrifice, of joyful merging of the individual’s life. This religious element in patriotism is essential to the strength of the state, since it enlists the best that is in most men on the side of national sacrifice.
Which one of the following statements is false?
A
We tend to like our own countrymen better than we like foreigners
B
Nations always stand for ideals that are important to the human race
C
It is the religious element in patriotism that motivates us for sacrificing ourselves for our nation
D
Our pride of the community is bond to the community’s success
Question 40Single Answer
Which of the following are essential requirements for the formation of photochemical SMOG?
(A) Carbon monooxide (CO)
(B) Nitrogen dioxide (NO2)
(C) Carbon dioxide (CO2)
(D) Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
(E) Sunlight
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
A
A, B and D only
B
A, C and E only
C
B, C, D and E only
D
B, D and E only
Question 41Single Answer
Which of the following Indian universities were modelled on the lines of University of London?
(A) Calcutta
(B) Bombay
(C) Madras
(D) Andhra
(E) Mysore
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
A, B & C only
B
B, C & D only
C
C, D & E only
D
A, B & D only
Question 42Single Answer
Identify the correct order of the term A-E to complete the following paragraph about computer devices and technology. An ________ allows a user to write on a surface using a pen, and the text and drawings can then be captured and stored for later use. An ________ printer produces a hard copy of a document using and piezoelectric technology. A printer uses a drum, and positive and negative charges, to produce a _____ hard copy of a document.
(A) inkjet
(B) interactive whiteboard
(C) laser
(D) rotating
(E) thermal bubble
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
B, E, A, D, C
B
B, A, E, C, D
C
A, B, E, C, D
D
E, D, C, B, A
Question 43Single Answer
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Internet is commonly used service on the World Wide Web
Statement II: HTTP is the protocol that web browsers and web servers use to communicate with each other over the Internet
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
B
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
C
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
D
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Question 44Single Answer
Negative communicators usually express
(A) Verbal softness
(B) Optimism
(C) Pessimism
(D) Resentment
(E) Distrust
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
A, B & C only
B
B, C & D only
C
C, D & E only
D
A, B & E only
Question 45Single Answer
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion (A): Teachers must encourage students to ask questions.
Reason (R): Asking questions can create curiosity and develop passion for learning
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
Choose the correct answer from below:
A
Both (A) and (R) are correct, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B
Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C
(A) is correct but (R) is not correct
D
(A) is not correct but (R) is correct
Question 46Single Answer
The advantages of research based on field experiments are:
A. A strong external validity
B. Subjects behave normally and naturally
C. The experiment takes place in a natural setting
D. Generation of primary data
E. Non-requirement of elaborate logistics
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
A, B and C only
B
B, C and D only
C
C, D and E only
D
A, C and E only
Question 47Single Answer
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Exploration is particularly useful when researchers lack a clear idea of the problems they will meet during the study
Statement II: Through exploration, researchers develop concepts more clearly, establish priorities, develop operational definitions, and improve the final research design
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
B
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
C
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
D
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
Question 48Single Answer
In order to transform the regulatory system of Higher Education, the NEP proposes to set up HECI (Higher Education Commission of India). Which of the following are verticals of HECI?
A. NHERC
B. NAS
C. HEGC
D. NCIVE
E. NAC
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
A, B and C only
B
A, C and E only
C
B, C and E only
D
C, D and E only
Question 49Single Answer
Which of the given learner characteristics are associated with field dependent (holistic/visual) learning style?
(i) Focusing on facts and principles
(ii) Relating concepts to personal experience
(iii) Formal interaction with teacher related to tasks at hand
(iv) Preferring to compete rather than cooperate
(v) Preferring to cooperate rather than compete
(vi) Perceiving global aspects of concepts and materials
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
(i), (ii) and (iii)
B
(ii), (iii) and (v)
C
(ii), (v) and (vi)
D
(iv), (v) and (vi)
Question 50Single Answer
Which of the following potential factors affecting teaching are related to instructional facilities and learning environment?
(i) Praise and encouragement by teachers
(ii) Non availability of textbooks/reading materials for use
(iii) Proactive moves in the interactive processes
(iv) Shortage of highly qualified teachers
(v) Availability of smart classes
Choose the correct answer from the following options:
A
(i), (ii) and (iii)
B
(ii), (iii) and (v)
C
(i), (iv) and (v)
D
(iii), (iv) and (v)
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Domain knowledge (Indian Knowledge System)
Question 51Single Answer
Which of the following is NOT one of the 14 branches of learning in ancient India (CaturdaSa Vidyasthana-s)?
A
Siksa
B
Vyakarana
C
Kamasutra
D
Jyotisa
Question 52Single Answer
Which branch of learning in CaturdaSa Vidyasthana-s is focused on phonetics?
A
Natya
B
Siksa
C
Yoga
D
Jyotisa
Question 53Single Answer
Which branch of the CaturdaSa Vidyasthana-s deals with the science of grammar and linguistics?
A
Vyakarana
B
RasaSastra
C
Kalpa
D
Itihasa
Question 54Single Answer
Which of the following is NOT considered a Vedic science in the CaturdaSa Vidyasthana-s?
A
Natya
B
Jyotisa
C
Sankhya
D
Tarka
Question 55Single Answer
The study of the physical world, including the sciences, is part of which branch in CaturdaSa Vidyasthana-s?
A
RasaSastra
B
VastuSastra
C
Jyotisa
D
ayurveda
Question 56Single Answer
Which of the following Puranas primarily focuses on the genealogies of gods, heroes, and sages?
A
Mahabharata
B
Bhagavad Gita
C
Vishnu Purana
D
Ramayana
Question 57Single Answer
How many major Puranas are recognized in Hindu tradition?
A
18
B
16
C
14
D
12
Question 58Single Answer
Which Purana contains the story of the creation and destruction of the universe and also the genealogies of gods?
A
Brahma Purana
B
Siva Purana
C
Vishnu Purana
D
Bhagavata Purana
Question 59Single Answer
The Mahabharata, a historical epic, is a part of which class of texts?
A
Veda
B
Upanisad
C
Purana
D
Itihasa
Question 60Single Answer
Which of the following Puranas is known for the stories of the Goddess Devi?
A
Shiva Purana
B
Devi Mahatmyam
C
Linga Purana
D
Skanda Purana
Question 61Single Answer
Which philosopher is credited with the development of the Nyaya school of philosophy?
A
Patanjali
B
Gautama
C
Kapila
D
Vyasa
Question 62Single Answer
Nyaya primarily focuses on which aspect of knowledge?
A
Metaphysics
B
Epistemology and logic
C
Ethics
D
Aesthetics
Question 63Single Answer
What is the central concept of Nyaya philosophy?
A
The four aims of life
B
The means of obtaining valid knowledge
C
The nature of the self
D
The theory of karma
Question 64Single Answer
In Nyaya philosophy, how many valid means of knowledge (Pramanas) are there?
A
4
B
6
C
5
D
7
Question 65Single Answer
Which of the following is NOT a valid means of knowledge according to the Nyaya system?
A
Pratyaksa (perception)
B
Anumana (inference)
C
Sruti (scripture)
D
Smrti (memory)
Question 66Single Answer
What is the term used in Nyaya philosophy for an illogical argument or fallacy?
A
Pramana
B
Hetu
C
Vadi
D
Chala
Question 67Single Answer
In Nyaya, what is the term for the correct or valid conclusion drawn from an inference?
A
Pratyaksa
B
Anumana
C
Sabda
D
Drstanta
Question 68Single Answer
According to Nyaya, which of the following is a key element in the process of obtaining valid knowledge through perception?
A
Vikalpa
B
Avidya
C
Pratyaksa
D
Anumana
Question 69Single Answer
What is the Nyaya system’s stance on the existence of the soul (atman)?
A
The soul is illusory
B
The soul is eternal and distinct from the body
C
The soul is a manifestation of Brahman
D
The soul does not exist
Question 70Single Answer
In Nyaya, which of the following refers to a means of knowledge derived from verbal testimony or sacred texts?
A
Anumana
B
Pratyaksa
C
Sabda
D
Upamana
Question 71Single Answer
In CaturdaSa Vidyasthana-s, which branch deals with the art of drama and performing arts?
A
Natya
B
Vyakarana
C
Jyotisa
D
Tarka
Question 72Single Answer
The concept of "valid knowledge" in Nyaya philosophy is called?
A
Pramana
B
Brahman
C
Avidya
D
Moksa
Question 73Single Answer
Which Purana describes the creation of the universe by Lord Brahma?
A
Brahma Purana
B
Vishnu Purana
C
Shiva Purana
D
Agni Purana
Question 74Single Answer
In Nyaya, which means of knowledge involves reasoning from a cause to an effect?
A
Anumana (inference)
B
Sabda (verbal testimony)
C
Pratyaksa (perception)
D
Upamana (comparison)
Question 75Single Answer
Which text is one of the oldest and discusses the genealogies of gods and heroes in detail?
A
Mahabharata
B
Bhagavata Purana
C
Ramayana
D
Manusmrti
Question 76Single Answer
In the Nyaya system, which fallacy refers to an irrelevant argument or diversion in reasoning?
A
Chala
B
Vyapti
C
Hetvabhasa
D
Anupalabdi
Question 77Single Answer
Which school of philosophy is primarily concerned with logic and reasoning in Indian philosophy?
A
Sankhya
B
Nyaya
C
Yoga
D
Vedanta
Question 78Single Answer
Which of the following is a principal text of the Nyaya school?
A
Tattvasangraha
B
Nyaya Sutra
C
Vedanta Sutra
D
Yogasutra
Question 79Single Answer
The 14 branches of learning in ancient India are mentioned in which text?
A
Mahabharata
B
Bhagavad Gita
C
Manusmrti
D
Taittiriya Upanisad
Question 80Single Answer
Which of the following is the primary goal of the Nyaya school?
A
Achieving liberation
B
Attaining knowledge through logic and reasoning
C
Realizing Brahman
D
Performing rituals
Question 81Single Answer
The Nyaya system regards inference (Anumana) as a process that is based on which of the following?
A
Direct observation
B
General rules and principles
C
Scriptural testimony
D
Logical reasoning from premises
Question 82Single Answer
In CaturdaSa Vidyasthana-s, the study of logic and philosophy is included under which branch?
A
Tarka
B
Jyotisa
C
Vyakarana
D
Natya
Question 83Single Answer
Which Purana focuses on the worship of Lord Shiva and discusses the stories of his various forms and manifestations?
A
Vishnu Purana
B
Shiva Purana
C
Brahma Purana
D
Agni Purana
Question 84Single Answer
According to the Nyaya school, which of the following is a means of obtaining knowledge by perceiving the external world through the senses?
A
Pratyaksa
B
Sabda
C
Anumana
D
Upamana
Question 85Single Answer
Which Purana narrates the story of the rise of the cosmic form of Vishnu and his incarnations?
A
Bhagavata Purana
B
Vishnu Purana
C
Shiva Purana
D
Brahma Purana
Question 86Single Answer
What is the main subject of the Purana literature?
A
Philosophical treatises
B
Historical narratives and cosmology
C
Rituals and ceremonies
D
Scientific theories
Question 87Single Answer
In the Nyaya school, which fallacy refers to a contradiction in the argument?
A
Hetvabhasa
B
Chala
C
Viparyaya
D
Anupalabdi
Question 88Single Answer
Which branch of the CaturdaSa Vidyasthana-s is concerned with astronomy and astrology?
A
Jyotisa
B
Vyakarana
C
Natya
D
RasaSastra
Question 89Single Answer
In the context of Nyaya philosophy, what is "Vadi"?
A
The one who argues for a point
B
The concept of perception
C
The means of knowledge
D
The result of inference
Question 90Single Answer
In Nyaya, the term "Vyapti" refers to what?
A
The logical connection between a cause and effect
B
A type of valid inference
C
The sense perception process
D
A flaw in an argument
Question 91Single Answer
Which of the following is the correct sequence of the 14 branches of learning (CaturdaSa Vidyasthana-s)?
A
Siksa, Vyakarana, Kalpa, Jyotisa
B
RasaSastra, Natya, Yoga, Jyotisa
C
Siksa, Vyakarana, Sankhya, Tarka
D
Yoga, Vyakarana, VastuSastra, Siksa
Question 92Single Answer
Which of the following Puranas focuses on the life of Lord Krishna and is associated with Bhakti?
A
Vishnu Purana
B
Bhagavata Purana
C
Shiva Purana
D
Agni Purana
Question 93Single Answer
According to Nyaya, what is the term for the logical inference drawn from an observation?
A
Anumana
B
Pratyaksa
C
Upamana
D
Sabda
Question 94Single Answer
Which of the following is considered a secondary text in the Nyaya school?
A
Nyaya Sutra
B
Vakyapadiya
C
Brahmasutra
D
Taittiriya Upanisad
Question 95Single Answer
In Nyaya, which term refers to a conclusion drawn based on common observation and understanding?
A
Anumana
B
Pratyaksa
C
Sabda
D
Upamana
Question 96Single Answer
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the Nyaya school of philosophy?
A
Rejection of logical reasoning
B
Emphasis on direct experience and perception
C
Focus on the means of valid knowledge
D
Belief in the non-existence of the soul
Question 97Single Answer
Which of the following is the main text associated with the Nyaya school of philosophy?
A
Nyaya Sutra
B
Bhagavad Gita
C
Upanisad
D
Mahabharata
Question 98Single Answer
The concept of "Sabda" in Nyaya refers to what?
A
Knowledge gained from perception
B
Knowledge gained through scriptures or verbal testimony
C
Knowledge gained through logical reasoning
D
Knowledge gained through inference
Question 99Single Answer
Which of the following Puranas is dedicated to the worship and legend of Lord Ganesha?
A
Shiva Purana
B
Brahma Purana
C
Ganesha Purana
D
Linga Purana
Question 100Single Answer
In Nyaya, the term "Pramana" refers to what?
A
The process of elimination
B
The means of obtaining valid knowledge
C
The result of a logical argument
D
The principle of rebirth
Question 101Single Answer
The Mimamsa school of philosophy primarily emphasizes the interpretation of which texts?
A
Upanisads
B
Vedic texts and rituals
C
Puranas
D
Sutras
Question 102Single Answer
Who is considered the founder of the Mimamsa school of philosophy?
A
Vyasa
B
Jaimini
C
Kapila
D
Patanjali
Question 103Single Answer
The primary aim of Mimamsa philosophy is to understand the proper interpretation of which of the following?
A
Spiritual liberation
B
Ethical guidelines
C
Vedic rituals and sacrifices
D
Cosmology
Question 104Single Answer
Which of the following texts is a key text of the Mimamsa school?
A
Yoga Sutra
B
Brahma Sutra
C
Mimamsa Sutra
D
Vishnu Purana
Question 105Single Answer
Mimamsa advocates the importance of which of the following in Vedic rituals?
A
Devotion and prayer
B
The correct performance of ritual actions
C
Meditation and introspection
D
Scriptural knowledge only
Question 106Single Answer
Which of the following is NOT an essential principle of Mimamsa philosophy?
A
Adherence to dharma
B
The permanence of the soul
C
Emphasis on ritual action
D
Efficacy of the Vedic texts
Question 107Single Answer
According to Mimamsa, which of the following is essential for the validity of Vedic injunctions (vidhi)?
A
Meditation
B
Authority of the speaker
C
Correct pronunciation
D
Ritual performance
Question 108Single Answer
In Mimamsa, what is the role of a "Karma" (action) in achieving liberation?
A
It is irrelevant to liberation
B
It is a means of acquiring worldly pleasures
C
It is a means to purify oneself and earn merit
D
It leads to self-realization without any rituals
Question 109Single Answer
The texts that deal with the moral, legal, and social duties of individuals in Indian tradition are known as?
A
Smrti
B
DharmaSastra
C
Purana
D
Upanisad
Question 110Single Answer
Which text is considered one of the most important sources for the study of DharmaSastra?
A
Bhagavad Gita
B
Manusmrti
C
Mahabharata
D
Ramayana
Question 111Single Answer
Which of the following does DharmaSastra primarily focus on?
A
Rituals and sacrifices
B
Meditation techniques
C
Moral conduct and social duties
D
Cosmology
Question 112Single Answer
The term "Dharma" in the context of DharmaSastra primarily refers to?
A
The nature of the universe
B
The law of nature
C
The moral law and ethical duties
D
The rituals and sacrifices
Question 113Single Answer
According to DharmaSastra, which of the following is NOT a type of duty (dharma)?
A
Svadharma (individual duty)
B
Paradharma (duty of others)
C
Karmadharma (ritual duty)
D
Lokadharma (global duty)
Question 114Single Answer
Which of the following is a key concept in DharmaSastra that pertains to the protection of social order?
A
Ahimsa
B
Smrti
C
Rajadharma (kingly duty)
D
Sadhana
Question 115Single Answer
In the context of DharmaSastra, "Sadhana" refers to?
A
Ethical and moral conduct
B
The path to liberation through rituals
C
The meditation techniques for achieving moksa
D
The material wealth acquired through legal duties
Question 116Single Answer
Which Vedanga is concerned with the study of phonetics and pronunciation of Vedic texts?
A
Vyakarana
B
Siksa
C
Nirukta
D
Chanda
Question 117Single Answer
Siksa is primarily concerned with the correct pronunciation of which texts?
A
Upanisads
B
Vedas
C
Puranas
D
DharmaSastra
Question 118Single Answer
Which Vedanga is focused on grammar and the structure of language?
A
Siksa
B
Vyakarana
C
Nirukta
D
Kalpa
Question 119Single Answer
The most important text associated with Vyakarana (grammar) is the?
A
Taittiriya Sutra
B
Mahabharata
C
Panini's Astadhyayi
D
Katyayana Sutra
Question 120Single Answer
Vyakarana is essential for which of the following purposes?
A
Understanding the structure of the universe
B
Correctly interpreting the Vedic texts
C
Performing rituals properly
D
Achieving liberation
Question 121Single Answer
Which Vedanga deals with the study of the meanings and etymology of words?
A
Nirukta
B
Vyakarana
C
Siksa
D
Chanda
Question 122Single Answer
The primary text associated with Nirukta is written by which scholar?
A
Panini
B
Yaska
C
Katyayana
D
Patanjali
Question 123Single Answer
Which Vedanga is concerned with the study of meters and poetic structures in the Vedic texts?
A
Kalpa
B
Chanda
C
Vyakarana
D
Jyotisa
Question 124Single Answer
Chanda is primarily concerned with?
A
Vedic rituals
B
The correct pronunciation of the Vedas
C
The meter and rhythm of Vedic hymns
D
The meanings of words
Question 125Single Answer
Which Vedanga deals with the study of astronomy and the calculation of time?
A
Kalpa
B
Jyotisa
C
Chanda
D
Vyakarana
Question 126Single Answer
What is the purpose of Jyotisa in the context of Vedic rituals?
A
Determining the correct pronunciation of Vedic hymns
B
Ensuring the accuracy of ritual timings based on celestial bodies
C
Interpreting the meaning of Vedic texts
D
Analyzing the etymology of words
Question 127Single Answer
Which Vedanga focuses on the study and proper execution of Vedic rituals?
A
Kalpa
B
Jyotisa
C
Vyakarana
D
Nirukta
Question 128Single Answer
Kalpa texts primarily guide the performance of which type of activities?
A
Meditation practices
B
Philosophical discourses
C
Vedic rituals and sacrifices
D
Political duties
Question 129Single Answer
In Mimamsa, what is the term used for a ritual performance prescribed in the Vedas?
A
Sutra
B
Yajna
C
Dharma
D
Prakriti
Question 130Single Answer
Which of the following texts is closely related to the teachings of DharmaSastra and outlines the duties of individuals in different social classes?
A
Mahabharata
B
Bhagavad Gita
C
Manusmrti
D
Yoga Sutra
Question 131Single Answer
The Nyaya school of philosophy places emphasis on which of the following for the acquisition of valid knowledge?
A
Perception
B
Ritual performance
C
Meditation
D
Ethical conduct
Question 132Single Answer
In Mimamsa philosophy, the concept of "Moksa" is primarily achieved through?
A
Knowledge of Brahman
B
Performing prescribed rituals
C
Ethical conduct
D
Meditation and self-control
Question 133Single Answer
Which of the following disciplines is essential for understanding the Vedic hymns' phonetics and pronunciation?
A
Vyakarana
B
Siksa
C
Kalpa
D
Nirukta
Question 134Single Answer
Which of the following texts is closely associated with the study of Jyotisa (astronomy)?
A
Taittiriya Sutra
B
Surya Siddhanta
C
Mimamsa Sutra
D
Siva Purana
Question 135Single Answer
Which Vedanga helps to determine the correct time for performing Vedic rituals?
A
Vyakarana
B
Chanda
C
Jyotisa
D
Kalpa
Question 136Single Answer
The interpretation of Vedic texts and rituals is primarily the concern of which school of philosophy?
A
Vedanta
B
Mimamsa
C
Nyaya
D
Sankhya
Question 137Single Answer
Which of the following is a core principle of Mimamsa philosophy?
A
Knowledge of the ultimate reality (Brahman) is attained through meditation
B
The performance of prescribed rituals is essential for worldly and spiritual benefits
C
Liberation (moksa) can only be achieved through renunciation of the world
D
Logical reasoning alone leads to valid knowledge
Question 138Single Answer
Which of the following texts is central to the study of Vyakarana (grammar) in the Indian tradition?
A
Brahma Sutra
B
Astadhyayi by Panini
C
Yoga Sutra
D
Bhagavad Gita
Question 139Single Answer
In the Mimamsa system, what is the term for the Vedic injunctions (vidhi) that prescribe certain rituals?
A
Sutra
B
Mantra
C
Sruti
D
Upanishad
Question 140Single Answer
According to DharmaSastra, which of the following is NOT a type of duty (dharma)?
A
Svadharma (individual duty)
B
Paradharma (duty of others)
C
Karmadharma (ritual duty)
D
Lokadharma (global duty)
Question 141Single Answer
The concept of "Svadharma" (one’s own duty) is most closely associated with which of the following texts?
A
Yoga Sutra
B
Manusmrti
C
Bhagavad Gita
D
Nyaya Sutra
Question 142Single Answer
Which of the following Vedanga texts is concerned with the study of the origins and meanings of words?
A
Vyakarana
B
Nirukta
C
Chanda
D
Kalpa
Question 143Single Answer
The study of Vedic meters and the structure of hymns is the subject matter of which Vedanga?
A
Jyotisa
B
Vyakarana
C
Siksa
D
Chanda
Question 144Single Answer
In DharmaSastra, the concept of "Rajadharma" is concerned with the duties of?
A
Common citizens
B
Priests and scholars
C
Kings and rulers
D
Merchants and traders
Question 145Single Answer
The primary role of "Kalpa" in Vedanga is related to which of the following?
A
Etymology of words
B
Astronomy and time measurement
C
The performance of rituals and sacrifices
D
The study of grammar and syntax
Question 146Single Answer
Which of the following is the correct pairing of Vedanga and its focus?
A
Vyakarana: Etymology
B
Siksa: Phonetics
C
Chanda: Rituals
D
Kalpa: Astronomy
Question 147Single Answer
According to Mimamsa, what is the primary purpose of performing Vedic rituals?
A
To attain moksa
B
To achieve personal gain or wealth
C
To please the gods and maintain cosmic order
D
To meditate on the nature of Brahman
Question 148Single Answer
Which of the following texts discusses the duties of different varnas (social classes) in detail?
A
Bhagavad Gita
B
Manusmrti
C
Yoga Sutra
D
ArthaSastra
Question 149Single Answer
The term "Nirukta" in the Vedanga refers to the study of?
A
Grammar
B
Rituals
C
Phonetics
D
Etymology
Question 150Single Answer
Which Vedanga is associated with the calculation of auspicious times for rituals, based on the movements of celestial bodies?