Explore topic-wise MCQs in Teaching.

This section includes 437 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Teaching knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Teaching of EVS while using audio-visual aids, it should keep in mind that

A. it should be topic specific
B. it should be practically
C. it should relate principles/topic to daily life
D. Both [a] and [b]
Answer» D. Both [a] and [b]
2.

Audio-visual aid facilitates

A. only motor
B. multi sensory
C. only hearing
D. only visual
Answer» C. only hearing
3.

Which is not related to audio-visual aids?

A. DHP
B. Film
C. TV
D. Computer
Answer» B. Film
4.

Which of the following is an example of audio aid?

A. Linguaphone
B. Maps
C. Epidiascope
D. Flash-cards
Answer» B. Maps
5.

A teacher has to teach about cultural diversity in food in our country to class IV students. Which of the following is the best way to teach this topic? (CTET Feb 2015)

A. Show flash cards having pictures of various food items
B. Give a project to students about different kinds of food taken by the people of various states in our country
C. Ask students what they have eaten, followed by a discussion
D. Ask students to collect information about the kind of food taken in their family
Answer» C. Ask students what they have eaten, followed by a discussion
6.

Which one of the following strategies seems most appropriate for teaching maps to primary graders?        (CTET Feb 2015)

A. Drawing of the map by the teacher on the black-board and asking learners to locate different places
B. Instructing learners to bring the map of India from their home
C. Showing an atlas to learners and asking them to locate different places
D. Facilitating learners to construct maps of their immediate surroundings by using their own symbols and focusing on relative position and direction of things
Answer» E.
7.

Asking the question "How will our life get affected if there were no electricity for a month?" aims at   (CTET Sept 2014)

A. sensitising the students on using electricity judiciously
B. assessing the students on sources of electricity
C. promoting imaginative and thinking skills of students
D. assessing the students on their general awareness
Answer» D. assessing the students on their general awareness
8.

Rashmi was taught the following steps (not in sequence) to be followed while preparing a question paper                 (CTET Sept 2014) I. Writing the questions II. Preparing the design III. Editing the question paper IV. Preparing the blueprint The correct sequence of steps to be followed is

A. IV, II, I, III
B. II, IV, I, III
C. IV, I, II, III
D. I, II, IV, III
Answer» C. IV, I, II, III
9.

When it is not possible to use real objects, the best teaching aid which can be used in place real objects?

A. Pictures
B. Charts
C. Models
D. Photos
Answer» D. Photos
10.

A teacher uses audio-visual aids and physical activities in her teaching because they (CTET Nov 2012)

A. utilise maximum number of senses to enhance learning
B. provide relief to the teacher
C. facilitate effective assessment
D. provide a diversion to learners
Answer» B. provide relief to the teacher
11.

The topic 'Depletion of Petroleum and Coal' was taught to sec-A of a class by using multimedia capsule while the other sec-B was taught through diagrams drawn on the green board. It was found later that students of sec-A understood the topic to a better extent. This could be due to the reason that  (CTET Jan 2012)

A. green board is not a good visual aid
B. multiple approach is closer to everyday life situations
C. use of multimedia aids is comparatively more economical
D. audio-visual aids engage all the senses for better retention
Answer» E.
12.

In order to introduce the topic on 'Nutrition' in class more effectively a teacher should (CTET Jan 2012)

A. show the model of human denture
B. ask the students to open their tiffin boxes, see the contents, followed by teacher's explanation
C. give examples of different foods rich in nutrients
D. draw the diagram of digestive system on the blackboard
Answer» D. draw the diagram of digestive system on the blackboard
13.

After the lunch break, while teaching EVS, you find that students are not taking interest in the lesson. What would you do?  (CTET June 2011)

A. Take the children out to play in the ground
B. Ask them to put their heads down on the desk and relax
C. Use audio-visual aids based on multiple intelligences to make the lesson interesting
D. Change the topic immediately
Answer» D. Change the topic immediately
14.

If as an EVS teacher, you want to teach about a volcano and its functions in your class, which one of the following teaching aids should you use?

A. Showing picture of a volcano and explaining its functions orally
B. Use an experimental model of volcano to explain its physical aspects and functions
C. Draw a figure of volcano on the black board
D. Play a video for better understanding of various aspects of volcano
Answer» C. Draw a figure of volcano on the black board
15.

How can a flannel board help in the teaching of EVS if it is filled with EVS related issues?

A. It encourages the habit of reading
B. it makes students aware of various aspects of ecology
C. It helps students to expand their vocabulary
D. It provides information about the current issues of daily life
Answer» C. It helps students to expand their vocabulary
16.

Which one of the following is not relevant in respect of selection of correct teaching aids?

A. St should be child centred
B. It should be simple and easy to use
C. It need not have specific educational values
D. They should be in sync with the topic being taught in the class
Answer» D. They should be in sync with the topic being taught in the class
17.

The audio-visual aids are useful in teaching as I. it helps in learning and understanding permanently. II. students remain more active and learn the lesson easily. III. lesson becomes interesting. IV. it decreases the understanding level of students Which of the statements) given above is I are correct?

A. I and IV
B. II and IV
C. I, II and III
D. All of these
Answer» D. All of these
18.

If a teacher does not use any kind of teaching aid while teaching in the classroom how will it affect his/her teaching? Choose the correct option.

A. It makes students passive and uninterested in studying
B. It is not necessary as a good teacher can make the lesson effective without use of teaching aid
C. It is advantageous to a teacher as he/she can escape from the arrangement of teaching aid
D. It affects the learning domains of students by bringing down their learning rate
Answer» E.
19.

Teaching aids make an EVS lesson interesting for learners if I. it is according to their age and level of understanding. II. only costly materials are used. III. they are in the mother tongue. IV. used very regularly in the learning process. Which of the statements) given above is/are correct?

A. I and III
B. I and IV
C. Only III
D. All of these
Answer» C. Only III
20.

Consider the following statements I. it is that aspect of knowledge which have direct bearing on man's activities in different socio-cultural fields. II. It is advance level studies of human society ; and it is generally taught at primary education level, Which of the statement(s) given above is/are not correct regarding social science?

A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
Answer» C. Both I and II
21.

Which one of the following is not an objective of study of EVS in relation to social sciences? (CTET July 2013)

A. It should enable children to learn correct definition of key terms
B. It should enable children to question the existing ideas and practices
C. It should enable children to grow up as responsible member of society
D. It should enable children to respect differences of cultural practices
Answer» B. It should enable children to question the existing ideas and practices
22.

Caucasoid race lives in.......

A. Europe
B. Central Asia
C. South-Western Asia
D. Both [a] and [c]
Answer» E.
23.

South Africa is the home of which human race according to Griffith Taylor?

A. Negroids
B. Caucasoids
C. Mongoloids
D. Australoids
Answer» B. Caucasoids
24.

Where does mongoloid race found?

A. Switzerland
B. Alps mountains
C. Central Asia
D. All of these
Answer» E.
25.

Who gave classification of human races?

A. Piaget
B. Hull
C. Griffith Taylor
D. Thorndike
Answer» D. Thorndike
26.

Which of the following is the subject matter of environmental studies?

A. Balanced environment
B. Healthy diet
C. Precautions to be fit
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Healthy diet
27.

Which of the following is not the part of agricultural science?

A. Factors affecting crop production
B. Growing seasons and their usefulness
C. Distribution of agricultural production
D. Types of agriculture
Answer» D. Types of agriculture
28.

Therapeutics deals with the

A. medicine
B. herbs
C. environmental pollution
D. Both [a] and [b]
Answer» E.
29.

Mathematics is needed in environmental education

A. to calculate
B. to collect data
C. to analysis
D. All of these
Answer» E.
30.

Who gave the definition "Social Sciences are those bodies of learning and study which recognise the simultaneous and mutual action of physical and no-physical stimuli which produce social relations?

A. James High
B. Bining and Bining
C. Charles Beard
D. None of these
Answer» B. Bining and Bining
31.

Biological components are

A. fauna
B. structure of organism
C. importance of animal and plants
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
32.

Which subject of science deals with the living organisms of our environment?

A. Chemistry
B. Biology
C. Health Science
D. Physics
Answer» C. Health Science
33.

Which subject covers all the aspects related to the environment?

A. Social Science
B. EVS
C. Science
D. Mathematics
Answer» D. Mathematics
34.

Consider the following objectives of social science at primary and upper primary level I. To develop in the child a holistic understanding of the environment with emphasis on the interrelationship of the natural and the social environments. II. To develop the spirit of patriotism, national feeling and international understanding among students. III. To train students to solve the present and forthcoming social issues and challenger. Which of the statements) given above is/are not true?

A. Only I
B. I and II
C. All of these
D. None of these
Answer» E.
35.

Consider the following statements I. In the 18th and the 19th centuries, social science subjects like social works, public administration, criminology, psychology and demography etc had greater importance. II. In the last and present centuries, these subjects are getting less importance because of many social reforms. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are not true regarding teaching of social sciences?

A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
36.

For checking all the maladies relating to criminal activities, which subject of social science has emerged and has become an 'important part of education system?

A. Demography
B. Social Psychology
C. Sociology
D. Criminology
Answer» E.
37.

Which subject has emerged as the important part of education system due to complexities of population growth?

A. Population Geography
B. Demography
C. Political Science
D. Geography
Answer» C. Political Science
38.

Social science is defined as

A. any scholastic discipline
B. scientific field
C. at investigates human society
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
39.

Because of which things the present society is changing at a faster rate?

A. Advanced media
B. Science and technology
C. Crimes
D. Both [a] and [b]
Answer» E.
40.

Which of the following is the optional/specialised course subjects of social studies taught at the higher secondary school level? I. Anthropology       II. Political Science III. Economics IV. Psychology V. Geography VI. History Select the correct answer using the codes given below

A. I, II and III
B. II, III and IV
C. I, II and VI
D. All of these
Answer» E.
41.

How many instructional subject comprise the social sciences/social studies curriculum at the upper primary and the secondary school levels?

A. 3
B. 4         
C. 5
D. 2
Answer» C. 5
42.

At which school level social sciences are taught to the learners as a core composite instructional area of curriculum?

A. Class VI-VIIJ
B. Class IX and X
C. Class V-VIII
D. Both [a] and [c]
Answer» E.
43.

Upper primary level is upto

A. class VI-VIII
B. class V-VIII
C. class IX and X
D. class X-XII
Answer» B. class V-VIII
44.

At which primary school level, social sciences are taught to the learners as the part of environmental science curriculum?

A. Class I-II
B. Class II-III
C. Class III-V
D. Class I-V
Answer» E.
45.

Environmental science is also related with science where

A. technology is related with life
B. health and security are the main concern
C. effect of environment on society is the area of social science
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
46.

Which science is a newly developed science?

A. Social Science
B. Earth Science
C. Physical Science
D. Life Science
Answer» B. Earth Science
47.

Many people including researchers believe that......... is to know the rules and disciplines of nature and to explore how things happen.

A. Social Science
B. Life Science
C. Natural Science
D. Earth Science
Answer» D. Earth Science
48.

Which science appeared later in history?

A. Natural Science
B. Social Science
C. Anthropology
D. Social Psychology
Answer» C. Anthropology
49.

Consider the following statements I. It is a generic term covering the scientific study of man. II. It is a discipline or branch of science that deals with the socio - cultural aspects of human behaviour. Which of the statements) given above is I are not correct regarding social science?

A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
Answer» C. Both I and II
50.

Which of the following is a part of social science?

A. Physics
B. Criminology
C. Political Science
D. Both [a] and [b]
Answer» E.