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Last Update on : October 10, 2026

Duration: 90 · Questions: 100 · Max Marks: 100

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Education

Q 1 :
Fine arts and aesthetics are given top priority in the curriculum by :
  1. A.Naturalism
  2. B.Existentialism
  3. C.Idealism
  4. D.Pragmatism
Q 2 :
Identify the functions of educational philosophy :
(i) To integrate divinity into education of man.
(ii) To provide theoretical bases for teacher's behaviour.
(iii) To generate the principles of curriculum framework.
(iv) To answer all ultimate 'why' questions regarding educational practices.
  1. A.ii and iii
  2. B.i and iv
  3. C.i, ii, and iv
  4. D.ii, iii and iv
Q 3 :
Pragmatism is instrumentalist by nature, because :
  1. A.It considers education as an instrument to social change..
  2. B.It insists on using lot of teaching aids for enhancing students' learning.
  3. C.Education is used by democracy as its instrument.
  4. D.It considers knowledge and values as means and not as ends.
Q 4 :
Socialism as a constitutional value implies education for :
  1. A.Social equity
  2. B.Social equality
  3. C.Social reconstruction
  4. D.Social mobility
Q 5 :
What will a teacher who believes in naturalism not do ?
  1. A.Allow her students to venture freely.
  2. B.Give instruction for developing higher values.
  3. C.Expose her students to experiences leading to sensedevelopment.
  4. D.Wait for students for get mature before teaching the prescribed content. 
Q 6 :
Which of the following schools of philosophy integrates students' capacities, interests, habits with social participation ?
  1. A.Pragmatism
  2. B.Realism
  3. C.Naturalism
  4. D.Idealism
Q 7 :
Which of the following is the common belief held by Tagore, Gandhi and Aurobindo ?
  1. A.Self-reliance
  2. B.International harmony
  3. C.Socialisation of children
  4. D.National character
Q 8 :
Arrange the four noble truths given by Lord Buddha in proper sequence :
(i) Misery is the reality of life.
(ii) Every misery has a cause.
(iii) Freedom from misery is possible.
(iv) There is a remedy for every misery.
  1. A.(i), (iii), (iv), (ii)
  2. B.(i), (ii), (iv), (iii)
  3. C.(ii), (iv), (iii), (i)
  4. D.(iii), (ii), (iv), (i)
Q 9 :
Today there is a lot of emphasis on ICT in education - it is the implication of :
  1. A.Realism
  2. B.Logical analysis
  3. C.Pragmatism
  4. D.Marxism
Q 10 :
The statement : 'Education is the dynamic side of philosophy'. means:
  1. A.No education can proceed without having an ideological basis.
  2. B.The ultimate aim of education is to teach philosophical wisdom.
  3. C.Education keeps philosophy moving.
  4. D.Theoretical tenets are translated into practice by education.
Q 11 :
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
  1. A.Code :
    I         II        III       IV
    3       1       2       4
  2. B.1       4       2       3
  3. C.1       3       2       4
  4. D.3       2       4       5
Q 12 :
"No disinterested pursuit of knowledge and no intellectual education for its own sake" was the slogan of the
  1. A.Realists
  2. B.Idealists
  3. C.Pragmatists
  4. D.Naturalists
Q 13 :
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.
  1. A.Both (A) and (R) are false.
  2. B.Both (A) and (R) are true.
  3. C.Only (A) is true.
  4. D.Only (R) is true.
Q 14 :
The process of attaining one's existence as per existentialism is ;
  1. A.Essence, struggle, pain and pleasure, lonliness
  2. B.Lonliness, pain and pleasure, struggle, essence
  3. C.Lonliness, struggle, pain and pleasure, essence
  4. D.Essence, pain and pleasure, struggle lonliness
Q 15 :
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"?
  1. A.Sankhya
  2. B.Buddhism
  3. C.Vedanta
  4. D.Jainism
Q 16 :
Epistemology is the branch of philosophy which deals with the theories of :
  1. A.Realitty
  2. B.Existence
  3. C.Knowledge
  4. D.Values
Q 17 :
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 ?
  1. A.Codes :
    Both (A) and (R) are true.
  2. B.Both (A) and (R) are false.
  3. C.(A) is true but (R) is false.
  4. D.(A) is false but (R) is true.
Q 18 :
"Things as they are and as they are likely to be encountered in life rather than words" was the slogan of the :
  1. A.Pragmatists
  2. B.Realists
  3. C.Idealists
  4. D.Existentialists 
Q 19 :
An existentialistic teacher should emphasize on :
I. Freedom
II. Responsibility
III. Subjective feelings
IV. Cooperative living
In the above which combination is correct ?
  1. A.Codes ;
    I & II are correct.
  2. B.I & III are correct.
  3. C.I, II & III are correct.
  4. D.II, III & IV are correct.
Q 20 :
Who advocated the creation of a classless society ?
  1. A.Plato
  2. B.Auguste Comte
  3. C.M.K. Gandhi
  4. D.Karl Marx
Q 21 :
'Internal criticism' is a required step in :
  1. A.Experimental Research
  2. B.Historical Research
  3. C.Descriptive Research
  4. D.Philosophical Research
Q 22 :
Which sampling technique will be most appropriate to draw a representative sample of heterogeneous population ?
  1. A.Stratified Random
  2. B.Quota
  3. C.Purposive
  4. D.Incidental 
Q 23 :
Chi-square test is an example of :
  1. A.Parametric test
  2. B.Non-Parametric test
  3. C.Decriptive test
  4. D.Survey test
Q 24 :
A highly reliable tet is required for the purpose of :
  1. A.using teacher made test
  2. B.testing for research purpose
  3. C.dividing students into ability groups
  4. D.providing guidance services
Q 25 :
Which of the following won a Nobel Prize for his pioneering work on learning theories ?
  1. A.R.M. Gayne
  2. B.J.S. Bruner
  3. C.Lev Vygotsky
  4. D.Ivan Pavlov
Q 26 :
A common feature of Hinduism, Buddism and Jainism is belief about :
  1. A.the unreality of the world
  2. B.the existence of God
  3. C.the soul
  4. D.karma and rebirth
Q 27 :
'Epistemology' means :
  1. A.stem cell research
  2. B.study of the nature of knowledge
  3. C.study of the nature of values
  4. D.study of the nature of the world
Q 28 :
In Indian Philosophy 'pramana' means :
  1. A.oath
  2. B.measurement
  3. C.assurance
  4. D.source of knowledge
Q 29 :
Which of the following is the source material about the Jain way of life?
  1. A.Dhammapada
  2. B.Karma Kanda
  3. C.Tripitaka
  4. D.Tri-ratna 
Q 30 :
The Schools of Vedanta are :
  1. A.Dharma, Artha and Moksa
  2. B.Advaita, Deaita and Visishtadvaita
  3. C.Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism
  4. D.the orthodox and the heterodox
Q 31 :
Which of the following is not the purpose of educational philosophy ?
  1. A.To professionalize the job of teaching
  2. B.To increase the teachers love of and control over the students
  3. C.To critically examine assumptions behind educational practice
  4. D.To clarify values and aims in teaching.
Q 32 :
The phrase "equal educational opportunities" in India means :
  1. A.equal opportunities for all children to have access to higher education.
  2. B.equalities of educational opportunities for each child.
  3. C.equality of the type of education available for each child.
  4. D.equal opportunities to have the type of education for which one is suited.
Q 33 :
To educate according to 'nature' means :
  1. A.to return to the natural as opposed to the artificial in life.
  2. B.to educate according to the natural laws of human development.
  3. C.to study natural laws and apply them to the educational process.
  4. D.All the above are correct.
Q 34 :
The teaching of Forebel grew out of his belief that :
  1. A.aim of education was self realization.
  2. B.spiritual meaning lay behind all phenomena even play.
  3. C.the method of education should be self-activity.
  4. D.All the above answers are correct. 
Q 35 :
In the Dewey theory of how we think
  1. A.the experimental method is used exclusively.
  2. B.the logical method of inquiry is used exclusively.
  3. C.the ideas produced by any method must be tested in experience.
  4. D.none of the above
Q 36 :
Of Froebel's idealism it can be said that :
  1. A.education is not a process of unflodment
  2. B.learning unites knowledge, feelings and doing
  3. C.education cannot be a process of self realination
  4. D.the notion of self activity is limited to manual activity is limited to manual activity
Q 37 :
Critically examine the following Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and give your answer from the codes given below :
Assertion (A) : There is almost a consensus that drop out rate of the government primary schools is much higher in comparison to that of public schools.
Reason (R) : It is so because the government primary schools do not offer enough cocurricular activities.
  1. A.Codes :
    Both (A) and (R) are true.
  2. B.(A) is true but (R) is false.
  3. C.(A) is false but (R) is true.
  4. D.Both (A) and (R) are false.  
Q 38 :
A student has a problem. He/she comes to the teacher and asks. "What shall I do?" The teacher should :
  1. A.tell the student the course of action after considering the student's abilities and
  2. B.tell the student what he/she (the teacher) would do if he/she were in student's place
  3. C.ask questions to the student, which will develop the information needed for an intelligent decision.
  4. D.tell the student to figure out himself/herself to find solution to his/her problems  
Q 39 :
Which of the following premises is inconsistent with democratic school administratioin?
  1. A.Every teacher should make an equal contribution to the cause of education.
  2. B.The welfare of the group is assured by furthering the welfare of individuals.
  3. C.Cooperative group decisions are aptto be more valid than the decisions of individuals.
  4. D.Every person can make a unique and important contribution.  
Q 40 :
Find the odd item out :
  1. A.Budhi
  2. B.Antahkaran
  3. C.Chitta
  4. D.Manas
Q 41 :
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?
  1. A.Logical analysis
  2. B.Logical empiricism
  3. C.Logical positivism
  4. D.Positive relativism
Q 42 :
Which one of the following thinkers is not related to the movement of logical analysis, logical positivism and logical empiricism ?
  1. A.Henry Bergson
  2. B.Bertrand Russel
  3. C.A. J. Ayer
  4. D.L. Wittgenstein 
Q 43 :
Monitorial system of class administration was practised by :
  1. A.Buddhist Education
  2. B.Vedantic Education
  3. C.Islamic Education
  4. D.Vedic Education
Q 44 :
A teacher applies his/her understanding of philosophy to slove the problem of truancy among students. This may be called his/her :
  1. A.Philosophy of Education
  2. B.Philosophy in Education
  3. C.Philosophy for Education
  4. D.Philosophy and Education
Q 45 :
'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 :
  1. A.Kant
  2. B.Hume
  3. C.Hegel
  4. D.Moore
Q 46 :
The study of philosophy should be considered important for prospective teachers because:
  1. A.Philosophy gives a broader perspective of educational issues and concepts.
  2. B.Philosophy helps in making a wise person.
  3. C.Philosophy brings clarity in educational concepts.
  4. D.Philosophy provides a frameworkfor viewing educational problems in true prospective.
Q 47 :
Which combination of teaching learning strategy will be considered appropriate by a realist teacher ?
(a)Discovery learning
(b)Lecturing
(c)Observation
(d)Guided instruction
Choose the correct answer from the following:
  1. A.(a),(b),(c) and (d)
  2. B.(a),(b) and (c)
  3. C.(a),(c) and (d)
  4. D.(b),(c) and (d)
Q 48 :
Which subject of study will be emphasized by an idealist  teacher ?
(A) Science
(B)Mathematics
(C)Literature
(D)History and culture
Choose the correct answer from the following:
  1. A.(a),(c) and (d)
  2. B.(b),(c) and (d)
  3. C.(a),(b) and (c)
  4. D.(a),(b) and (d)
Q 49 :
Which philosophy favours the statement “Man is the measure of all things”?
  1. A.Realism
  2. B.Pragmatism
  3. C.Idealism
  4. D.Naturalism
Q 50 :
In Jain epistemology which one is the basis for true knowledge ?
  1. A.Inductive reasoning
  2. B.Deductive reasoning
  3. C.Dialectic reasoning
  4. D.Naya based reasoning

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