Explore topic-wise MCQs in Teaching.

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101.

Methods give training in

A. constructive thinking
B. reasoning
C. critical judgement
D. All of these
Answer» E.
102.

Teachers emphasise interdisciplinary teaching and learning in their own classes through

A. topics
B. examples
C. teaching methods
D. All of these
Answer» E.
103.

Which of the following plays seminal role in appreciative learning? I. Ideas II. Mind III. Mental disposition Select the correct answer using the codes given below

A. Only I
B. Only II
C. I and III
D. I, II and III
Answer» E.
104.

Through ......... students learn to organise information and facts about anything in logical structure.

A. appreciative learning
B. perceptual learning
C. conceptual learning
D. associative learning
Answer» D. associative learning
105.

Which of the following is not the characteristics of learning?

A. Learning is continuous change
B. The concept of learning is only individual
C. Learning is a kind of research
D. Learning is a symbol of development
Answer» C. Learning is a kind of research
106.

Which of the following areas is/are important for making learning enriched? I. School II. Community III. Family Select the correct answer using the codes given below

A. Only I
B. Only II
C. I and II
D. All of these
Answer» E.
107.

Seema learns every lesson quickly by rote method, whereas Leena understands each lesson after discussion and brainstorming. It denotes the developmental principle of   (CTET Nov 2012)

A. general to specific           
B. continuity
C. inter-relationships           
D. individual differences
Answer» E.
108.

In co-operative learning, older and more proficient students assist younger and lesser skilled students. This leads to

A. conflict between the groups
B. intense competition
C. higher achievement and self-esteem
D. higher moral development
Answer» D. higher moral development
109.

  The major purpose of periodic parent-teacher interaction is to  (CTET Jan 2012)

A. share the information about ongoing, events in the school
B. discuss the child's strengths and weaknesses for reinforcement and improvement
C. develop a social relationship with each other
D. highlight each other's shortcomings
Answer» C. develop a social relationship with each other
110.

Who gave the definition "Learning is any change in behaviour resulting from behaviour"?

A. JP Guilford
B. Robert Gagne
C. Piaget
D. Pavlov
Answer» B. Robert Gagne
111.

  Giving importance to individual experience of children in an EVS class will benefit the teacher (CTET June 2011)

A. to connect the subject to the learners experiential world and promote reflection and learning
B. to save her energy as children enjoy talking
C. to know the unique experiences of children
D. to help and improve the language and communication skills of the children
Answer» B. to save her energy as children enjoy talking
112.

The extinction and alteration of disturbing emotional responses by classical conditioning is called

A. behaviour modification
B. generalization
C. discrimination 
D. successive approximation
Answer» B. generalization
113.

In the book 'Beyond Freedom and Dignity' (1971), BF Skinner widened the scope of operant conditioning to encompass practically all

A. animal behaviour
B. human behaviour
C. types of stimuli
D. types of responses
Answer» C. types of stimuli
114.

Who gave the statement "The process of acquiring new knowledge and new response is the process of learning."?

A. JP Guilford
B. Robert Gagne
C. Woodworth
D. Hull
Answer» D. Hull
115.

Sudden perception of the relationship between the learner, the goal and the intervening obstacles occurs in

A. operant conditioning
B. insightful learning
C. classical conditioning
D. None of these
Answer» C. classical conditioning
116.

Consider the following statements I. The task can be started from the easier aspect towards its difficult side. II. Practice leads a man towards maturity. III. The effects of rewards and punishment also affect the learning of the child. Which of the statement (s) given above is/are educational implications of Trial and Error theory?

A. Only I
B. I and II
C. I, II and III
D. II and III  
Answer» D. II and III  
117.

According to which law of learning the organism varies or changes its response till an appropriate behaviour is bit upon?

A. Law of Associative Shifting
B. Law of Set or Attitude
C. Law of Multiple Response
D. Law of Response by Analogy
Answer» D. Law of Response by Analogy
118.

Who among the following psychologists gave laws of learning?

A. Edward Thorndike
B. Albert Bandura
C. Kurt Koffka
D. Max- Wertheimer
Answer» B. Albert Bandura
119.

In which type of learning a child frames a new memory about an object, entity, event, incident etc by linking with already existing memory in his mind?

A. Appreciative Seaming
B. Associative learning
C. Perceptual learning
D. Conceptual Seaming
Answer» C. Perceptual learning
120.

Which of the following is not true about learning?

A. The ability to learn is possessed by humans, animals and some machines.
B. Progress over time tends to follow learning curve
C. Learning does not happen all at once, but builds upon and is shaped by what we already know
D. None of the above
Answer» E.
121.

Learning is

A. acquiring new knowledge
B. modifying and reinforcing existing knowledge
C. involve synthesising different types of information
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
122.

According to whom "All education begins when man participates in social consciousness of his race"?

A. John Dewey
B. Odem
C. Erach Bharucha
D. Tailor
Answer» B. Odem
123.

Which is the first social group of humans?

A. Society
B. Community
C. Family
D. Neig hbourhood
Answer» D. Neig hbourhood
124.

When a child attracts towards the creatures of environment then to familiarise the inter-relationship between the two through environment is called

A. Environmental Studies
B. Environmental Science
C. Social Science
D. Environmental Education
Answer» E.
125.

According to National Curriculum Framework 2000 (NCF), the environmental studies gave place in which class group? (UPTET April 2016)

A. 1st to 2nd class
B. 3rd to 5th class
C. 6th to 8th class
D. 9th to 10th class
Answer» C. 6th to 8th class
126.

Interdisciplinary nature of EVS addresses environmental issues by using the contents and methods of (CTET Feb 2016)         

A. science and social science
B. social science and environmental education
C. science
D. science, social science and environmental education
Answer» E.
127.

To evaluate the cleanliness and purity of our environment is the main objective of (UPTET April 2015)

A. cognitive domain
B. affective domain
C. psychomotor domain
D. None of the above
Answer» B. affective domain
128.

'World Environment Day' is celebrated on (UPTET Nov 2011) (UPTET April 2015)

A. 5th November
B. 5th January
C. 5th June
D. 5th September
Answer» D. 5th September
129.

EVS curriculum at primary stage has been developed to include pure Science as well a Social Science concepts. This has been done primarily to (CTET Feb 2014)

A. enable a learner look at environment in a holistic manner
B. reduce the number of subjects to be studied
C. reduce the load of school bag
D. reduce the requirement of subject teachers
Answer» B. reduce the number of subjects to be studied
130.

International organisation for the safety of wildlife is  (UPTET Sept 2013)

A. IUCN
B. UNICEF
C. IUPAC
D. WHO
Answer» B. UNICEF
131.

In 1992, first 'Earth Convention' for the safety of environment was held in city  (UPTET Sept 2013)

A. Copenhagen
B. Rio de Janeiro
C. Washington
D. Stockholm
Answer» C. Washington
132.

The Wildlife Week' is celebrated on (RTET Jan 2011) (UPTET Sept 2013)

A. 2nd October to 8th October
B. 15th October to 21 st October
C. 1st June to 7th June
D. 15th June to 21 st June
Answer» B. 15th October to 21 st October
133.

Which of the following is correct with reference to environmental education?

A. Education through the environment
B. Education of environment
C. Education for environment
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
134.

Which of the following is a non-governmental organisation dedicated to wildlife conservation? (PTET July 2011)

A. World Wildlife Fund for Nature, India
B. Indian Board for Wildlife
C. National Wildlife Action Plan
D. All of the above
Answer» B. Indian Board for Wildlife
135.

Which book has been prepared by International, Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) concerning endangered species of plants and animals? (PTET July 2011)

A. White Data Book
B. Red Data Book
C. Blue Data Book
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Blue Data Book
136.

The curriculum of environment should include  (CGTET Feb 2011)

A. children's experience
B. school environment
C. appropriate syllabus
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
137.

'Van Mahotsav Diwas' is celebrated in the country on  (UPTET Jan 2011)

A. 2nd October
B. 1st July
C. 10th August
D. 1st December
Answer» C. 10th August
138.

The main objective of NCTE is  (UPTET Jan 2011)

A. to open school
B. to maintain education level in schools
C. to encourage research in education
D. give grants to schools
Answer» D. give grants to schools
139.

Kothari Commission recommended which of the following in its report?

A. Environmental education should taught at higher level
B. Environmental education should include in the formal stream
C. Physical and biological environments should n include at primary level
D. Environmental education should include in theoretical form from primary level
Answer» C. Physical and biological environments should n include at primary level
140.

Which of the following is not included under the scope of environment education?

A. Population education
B. Information technology
C. Physical health
D. Food and nutrition
Answer» C. Physical health
141.

Scope of EVS is closely related to which of the following subject?

A. Physics
B. Geography
C. Mathematics
D. Sociology
Answer» C. Mathematics
142.

Air Pollution Prevention Act came in which year?

A. 1961
B. 1972
C. 1986
D. 1981
Answer» E.
143.

The first rational Environmental Education Week' was held in

A. 1992
B. 2000
C. 2001
D. 2005
Answer» E.
144.

What was the theme of the first 'World Environment Day"?

A. "When people put the Environment First, Development will last."
B. A Tree for Peace
C. Only One Earth
D. Only One Future for Our Children
Answer» D. Only One Future for Our Children
145.

Which of the following statements is not true with reference to environmental education? I. It promotes the value and necessity of local, national and international cooperation in the prevention and solution of environmental problems. II. It only focuses on current environmental situations and not consider the historical perspective. III. It relates environmental sensitivity, knowledge and problem-solving and values. Select the correct answer using the codes given below

A. Only I
B. Only II
C. I and II
D. II and III
Answer» C. I and II
146.

Which of the following statements support the importance of environmental education? I. Environmental education strongly promotes the need for personal initiatives and social participation to achieve sustainability. II. It is important for understanding the basis of our existence and those around us. Select the correct answer using the codes given below

A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
Answer» D. Neither I nor II
147.

What is the advantage of environmental education?

A. Knowledge of importance of environment
B. Knowledge of the causes of environment pollution
C. Acquire measures to control environment pollution
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
148.

Environmental education refers to

A. organise efforts to teach how natural environment functions
B. how human beings can manage behaviour and ecosystems to live sustainably
C. explains about the surrounding environment
D. Both [a] and [b]
Answer» E.
149.

Which test is given to know about the performance of students?

A. Remedial test
B. Diagnostic test
C. Achievement test
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
150.

Which of the following tools will be appropriate for assessing social personal qualities of children engaged in learning EVS through group work? (CTET Sept 2016)

A. Assignments
B. Paper-pencil tests
C. Oral questions
D. Rating scales
Answer» D. Rating scales