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This section includes 1521 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Teaching knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 401. |
Lower classes, play-way method of teaching is based on |
| A. | theory of physical education programs |
| B. | principles of methods of teaching |
| C. | psychological principles of development and growth |
| D. | sociological principles of teaching |
| Answer» D. sociological principles of teaching | |
| 402. |
Human development is based on certain principles. Which of the following is not a principle of-human development? |
| A. | Continuity |
| B. | Sequentiality |
| C. | General to specific |
| D. | Reversible |
| Answer» E. | |
| 403. |
Which one of the following method has a process of reasoning from general to specific? |
| A. | Inductive |
| B. | Deductive |
| C. | Both above |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Both above | |
| 404. |
An important feature of creative thinking is: |
| A. | Divergent thinking |
| B. | Convergent thinking |
| C. | Operational thinking |
| D. | Autistic thinking |
| Answer» B. Convergent thinking | |
| 405. |
What is performance test? |
| A. | A power test |
| B. | A test which does not involve the use of language |
| C. | A test of mechanical ability |
| D. | Special ability test |
| Answer» E. | |
| 406. |
Heinz Werner explained the concept of |
| A. | Simulation and Organization |
| B. | Assimilation & Accommodation |
| C. | Integration and Differentiation |
| D. | Perception and Judgment |
| Answer» D. Perception and Judgment | |
| 407. |
Which term is often used interchangeably with the term "motivation? |
| A. | Incentive |
| B. | Emotion |
| C. | Need |
| D. | Inspiration |
| Answer» D. Inspiration | |
| 408. |
Which of the following is true about learning goals? |
| A. | Teachers should try to promote learning goals by making lessons interesting to students. |
| B. | Instead of encouraging them, teachers should promote performance goals. |
| C. | To promote learning goals, teachers should encourage students to make external attributions. |
| D. | Teachers should try to promote learning goals by emphasizing the value of good grades. |
| Answer» B. Instead of encouraging them, teachers should promote performance goals. | |
| 409. |
Froebel's philosophy of education was based on |
| A. | Naturalism |
| B. | Realism |
| C. | Idealism |
| D. | Existentialism |
| Answer» D. Existentialism | |
| 410. |
Assessment |
| A. | Includes measurement but is broader |
| B. | Excludes measurement but is broader |
| C. | Is only measurement |
| D. | Is evaluation in quantitative terms |
| Answer» B. Excludes measurement but is broader | |
| 411. |
The main purpose of assessment should be |
| A. | to point out the errors of the learners |
| B. | to measure the achievement of learners |
| C. | to decide if a student should be promoted to the next class |
| D. | to diagnose and remedy gaps in learning |
| Answer» E. | |
| 412. |
Physical disabilities such as deafness, blindness, and orthopedic handicaps are |
| A. | Decreasing at a rapid rate. |
| B. | Increasing at a rapid rate. |
| C. | Relatively rare. |
| D. | Relatively difficult to diagnose. |
| Answer» D. Relatively difficult to diagnose. | |
| 413. |
Which of the following matching between two classification systems of mental retardation is correct? |
| A. | trainable: severe |
| B. | educable: moderate |
| C. | custodial: mild |
| D. | trainable: moderate |
| Answer» E. | |
| 414. |
Simran is in fourth grade but is still reading at the first grade level. She has normal intelligence and is able to understand concepts and contribute to class discussions. When Simran is given a written quiz, however, she hands in a blank paper. Which of the following best describes Simran's underlying difficulty? |
| A. | Simran has autism. |
| B. | Simran has mental retardation. |
| C. | Simran has a behavioural disorder. |
| D. | Simran has a learning disability. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 415. |
A teacher can effectively respond to the needs of children from 'disadvantaged sections' of society by |
| A. | sensitizing the disadvantaged children to the norms and strictures of schools so that they can comply with those. |
| B. | telling the 'other children' to co-operate with the 'disadvantaged children' and help them learn the ways of the school. |
| C. | reflecting on the school system and herself about various ways in which biases and stereotypes surface. |
| D. | ensuring that the children do not get a chance to interact with each other to minimize the chances of their being bullied. |
| Answer» D. ensuring that the children do not get a chance to interact with each other to minimize the chances of their being bullied. | |
| 416. |
Which of these is a characteristic of a child with learning disability? |
| A. | Difficulty in reading fluently and reversing words |
| B. | An IQ below 50 |
| C. | Bullying other children and engaging in aggressive acts |
| D. | Doing the same motor action repeatedly |
| Answer» B. An IQ below 50 | |
| 417. |
You have been told to accommodate two mentally retarded children in your class. You will |
| A. | Refuse to accept them as your students |
| B. | Tell the Principal to accommo-date them in another class that is exclusively meant for mentally retarded children |
| C. | Learn techniques to teach such students and accept them as a part of your class |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 418. |
Learning is modification of __ thoughts and experience. |
| A. | emotions |
| B. | behavior |
| C. | motivation |
| D. | physiological drives |
| Answer» C. motivation | |
| 419. |
Which of the following adults is helping to develop the child's intrinsic motivation? |
| A. | Rahul, who praises his son for working hard on his environment project |
| B. | Sharon, who gives her daughter Rs 500 for every A earned |
| C. | Rohan, who takes his daughter out to dinner for winning a debate competition |
| D. | Aastha, who gives her students chocolates when they are disciplined in class. |
| Answer» B. Sharon, who gives her daughter Rs 500 for every A earned | |
| 420. |
A theory that suggests that we learn from one another through observations, imitation, and modeling |
| A. | Social learning |
| B. | Classical conditioning |
| C. | Operant conditioning |
| D. | Reinforcement |
| Answer» B. Classical conditioning | |
| 421. |
One of the primary mental abilities of the Group factor theory was |
| A. | Space visualization |
| B. | Divergent thinking |
| C. | General Knowledge |
| D. | Mechanical ability |
| Answer» B. Divergent thinking | |
| 422. |
The concept of intelligence quotient, or IQ, was added after the test of - was brought to the US and revised at Stanford University |
| A. | Binet |
| B. | Coleman |
| C. | Collins |
| D. | Kohlberg |
| Answer» B. Coleman | |
| 423. |
Fluid intelligence depends on |
| A. | Neurological development |
| B. | Physical development |
| C. | Social development |
| D. | Aesthetic development |
| Answer» B. Physical development | |
| 424. |
Arrange the following in chronological order. 1. Pre-operational stage 2. Formal operational stage 3. Concrete operational stage 4. Sensorimotor stage |
| A. | 1,2,4,3 |
| B. | 2,3,4,1 |
| C. | 4,1,3,2 |
| D. | 2,1,3,4 |
| Answer» D. 2,1,3,4 | |
| 425. |
Which one of the following is not among the major Interventions for promoting education among backward minorities? (1) Area Intensive Programme for Educational Backward Minorities (2) Modernization of Madarsas and Maktabs (3) Community Polytechnics (4) Coaching Classes for Competitive Examinations |
| A. | only 2 and 3 |
| B. | only 1, 2 and 3 |
| C. | only 3 and 4 |
| D. | all of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 426. |
The project method is based on |
| A. | The principle of selection |
| B. | The principle of learning by doing |
| C. | The principle of regulation |
| D. | The principle of inspiration |
| Answer» C. The principle of regulation | |
| 427. |
Environmental factors that shape development include all of the following except |
| A. | Quality of learning |
| B. | Intelligence |
| C. | Nutrition |
| D. | Culture |
| Answer» C. Nutrition | |
| 428. |
For testing the intelligence of literate persons in group, you can use - |
| A. | Verbal individual intelligence test |
| B. | Verbal group intelligence test |
| C. | Non-verbal individual intelligence test |
| D. | Non-verbal group intelligence test |
| Answer» C. Non-verbal individual intelligence test | |
| 429. |
A teacher in a multi-cultural classroom would ensure that the assessment considers the following: |
| A. | Socio-cultural context of her students |
| B. | Reliability and validity of her assessment tool Expectations of the school administration by |
| C. | complying with the minimum levels of learning |
| D. | Standardization of the assessment fool |
| Answer» B. Reliability and validity of her assessment tool Expectations of the school administration by | |
| 430. |
Which one of the following would be the most effective way to identify a creative child by the teacher? |
| A. | Detailed observation of the child especially when she solves problems |
| B. | Observing how the child interacts with peers in team tasks |
| C. | Administering standardized intelligence tests |
| D. | Giving objective type tests |
| Answer» B. Observing how the child interacts with peers in team tasks | |
| 431. |
According to Lev Vygotsky's concept of the zone of proximal development (ZPD), learning is |
| A. | Achieved by discovering which answers will lead to rewards. |
| B. | Achieved by assimilating new understandings to accommodate the demands of the world. |
| C. | Affected by how the environment and genetically programmed learning ability interact during a critical period. |
| D. | A social activity between a less knowledgeable child and another adult or child who is more knowledgeable. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 432. |
Diagnostic testing in Social Science will help a teacher understand |
| A. | the part of the topic the student has not memorized |
| B. | learning difficulties a student is facing in Social Science |
| C. | how revision work has helped her students |
| D. | how intelligent her students are |
| Answer» C. how revision work has helped her students | |
| 433. |
What is the term used to describe any program provided for children and adolescents with disabilities instead of, or in addition to, the regular classroom? |
| A. | Enrichment programs |
| B. | Special education |
| C. | Inclusive education |
| D. | Adolescent education |
| Answer» C. Inclusive education | |
| 434. |
Diagnostic tests are usually given individually to school students when |
| A. | a student's performance needs to be predicted |
| B. | learning problems are suspected |
| C. | the future potential of a student is to be revealed |
| D. | student's capacity to solve real life problem needs to be assessed |
| Answer» C. the future potential of a student is to be revealed | |
| 435. |
Reliability is |
| A. | Consistency of test results |
| B. | Degree to which a test measures what is intended |
| C. | Hypothetical estimate of variation in scores |
| D. | Quality of an assessment instrument |
| Answer» B. Degree to which a test measures what is intended | |
| 436. |
In norm referenced tests |
| A. | A student's performance is compared to the average performance of others |
| B. | Scores are compared to a pre-established standard |
| C. | Student's readiness for handling advanced material is assessed |
| D. | The mastery of very specific objectives is measured |
| Answer» B. Scores are compared to a pre-established standard | |
| 437. |
First stage to learn skill is |
| A. | Reality |
| B. | Imagination |
| C. | Co-ordination |
| D. | Imitation |
| Answer» E. | |
| 438. |
Critical thinking is induced by |
| A. | Fore brain |
| B. | right brain |
| C. | Left brain |
| D. | hind brain |
| Answer» D. hind brain | |
| 439. |
The major purpose of diagnostic test is that of Identifying: [PSTET-2014-I] |
| A. | The General area of weakness in class performance |
| B. | Specific nature of remedial Programme needed |
| C. | The causes underlying academic difficulties |
| D. | The specific nature of pupil difficulties |
| Answer» C. The causes underlying academic difficulties | |
| 440. |
A teacher uses audio-visual aids and physical activities in her teaching because they |
| A. | facilitate effective assessment |
| B. | provide a diversion to learners |
| C. | utilize maximum number of senses to enhance learning |
| D. | provide relief to the teacher |
| Answer» D. provide relief to the teacher | |
| 441. |
Which of the following is an objective question? |
| A. | Open ended question |
| B. | True or False |
| C. | Essay type question |
| D. | Short answer question |
| Answer» C. Essay type question | |
| 442. |
NCF - 2005 was framed by - |
| A. | NCERT |
| B. | SCERT |
| C. | NOTE |
| D. | MHRD |
| Answer» B. SCERT | |
| 443. |
A child in school is called a problem child when |
| A. | He is able to solve the problems of other children |
| B. | He suggests useful approaches to teachers when they are explaining any problem |
| C. | He behaves such that it becomes a problem for the teacher to understand him |
| D. | He is very resourceful in suggesting good problems for the class to workout |
| Answer» C. He behaves such that it becomes a problem for the teacher to understand him | |
| 444. |
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists. List I (IQ) List II (Descriptions) A. 25-39 1 Profoundly mentally retarded B. 40-54 2 Severely mentally retarded C. 70-84 3 Moderately mentally retarded D. 110-119 4 Borderline 5 Average 6 Bright normal 7 Superior |
| A. | A-l; B-2; C-3; D-5 |
| B. | A-l; B-3; C-5; D-7 |
| C. | A-2; B-3; C-4; D-6 |
| D. | A-2; B-4; C-5; D-7 |
| Answer» B. A-l; B-3; C-5; D-7 | |
| 445. |
Frobel's most important contribution to education was his development of the |
| A. | Vocational school |
| B. | Kindergarten |
| C. | Public School |
| D. | Latin school |
| Answer» C. Public School | |
| 446. |
The declining normative role of the family means that |
| A. | Parents are clear about rules |
| B. | Parents and children are too close |
| C. | Parents and children are not close |
| D. | Parents are not directive as they were in the past |
| Answer» E. | |
| 447. |
Robert and Tanya are married and live with their three children. |
| A. | A family of orientation |
| B. | A nuclear family |
| C. | An extended family |
| D. | A communal family |
| Answer» C. An extended family | |
| 448. |
The functions of socialization include cultural transmission, social integration, and |
| A. | Discouraging rebellion |
| B. | Force-fitting people into positions |
| C. | Development of individual personality |
| D. | Providing emotional support |
| Answer» D. Providing emotional support | |
| 449. |
John Bowlby first became known for his contributions to object relations theory and, specifically, the significance |
| A. | of early mother-infant bonds |
| B. | of early parent-children bonds |
| C. | of teacher-student bond |
| D. | of family-community bonds |
| Answer» B. of early parent-children bonds | |
| 450. |
Seema learns every lesson very quickly but Leena takes longer to learn them. It denotes the developmental principle of |
| A. | Inter-relationships |
| B. | continuity |
| C. | general to specific |
| D. | individual differences |
| Answer» E. | |