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| 151. |
Which one of the following statements about assessment procedures is least appropriate? (CTET Feb 2016) |
| A. | Giving personal details and individual feedback to a child is a desirable practice |
| B. | Preparing a list of learning indicators and sub-indicators makes the reporting more detailed |
| C. | Remarks like 'fair', 'good' and 'very good' give an understanding about a child's learning |
| D. | Portfolios of children should not contain only their best work but all kinds of work |
| Answer» B. Preparing a list of learning indicators and sub-indicators makes the reporting more detailed | |
| 152. |
Read the following question carefully. "Have you ever seen animals around your house or school that have small babies? Write their names in the notebook." Which process skill is assessed through this question? (CTET Feb 2016) |
| A. | Classification and discussion |
| B. | Hypothesis and experimentation |
| C. | Concern for justice |
| D. | Observation and recording |
| Answer» E. | |
| 153. |
Which of the following is/are true about assessing learners in EVS in class 1st? (CTET Feb 2016) I. Oral tests as children may not be able to write. II. Drawing as children enjoy it/ III. Teacher's observation and recording. IV. There is no need of assessment in view of ?no detention policy?. Select the correct answer using the codes given below |
| A. | I, II and III |
| B. | Only IV |
| C. | I and II |
| D. | III and IV |
| Answer» B. Only IV | |
| 154. |
Which one of the following should not be done by the EVS teacher while assessing students? (CTET Sept 2015) |
| A. | Compare with previous assessment record of students |
| B. | Record information in the light of the students learning potential |
| C. | Focus only on a few aspects of students work |
| D. | Write qualitative statements about students work |
| Answer» B. Record information in the light of the students learning potential | |
| 155. |
Comprehensive and continuous evaluation in EVS means to assess the students for |
| A. | their understanding of the concepts |
| B. | their sensitivity towards their environment |
| C. | their passion |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 156. |
As a teacher of class IVth asks students to put their worksheet, observations, reports and material collected during a term in a folder. These folders can be called (CTET Sept 2015) |
| A. | Portfolios |
| B. | Assignments |
| C. | Projects |
| D. | Anecdotal records |
| Answer» B. Assignments | |
| 157. |
How would a primary teacher is effectively assess her students of class IVth on the topic of 'Scarcity of Water'? (CTET Feb 2015) |
| A. | Asking children to write slogans on saving water |
| B. | Conducting a written test on above topic |
| C. | By finding out how they have started saving water in their day-to-day life |
| D. | Organising a poster making activity on water conservation |
| Answer» D. Organising a poster making activity on water conservation | |
| 158. |
Which of the following should not be an appropriate indicator for assessment in EVS at primary level? (CTET Feb 2015) |
| A. | Remembering |
| B. | Questioning |
| C. | Concern for justice and equality |
| D. | Cooperation |
| Answer» B. Questioning | |
| 159. |
Which of the following is/are tools and techniques of assessment in EVS at primary level? (CTET Feb 2015) I. Project work II. Field trip III. Journal writing IV. Concept mapping Select the correct answer using the codes given below |
| A. | II and III |
| B. | Only IV |
| C. | I and II |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» D. All of these | |
| 160. |
Which one of the following is not a suitable formative assessment task in EVS? (CTET Sept 2014) |
| A. | Explain the definitions of important terms given in the lesson |
| B. | Perform the given practical activity and record your observations |
| C. | Draw labelled diagram of given experimental set-up |
| D. | Discuss disadvantages of water pollution |
| Answer» B. Perform the given practical activity and record your observations | |
| 161. |
Neha uses the following assessment techniques in the subject of EVS for class V (CTET Feb 2014) I. Hands-on activities assessment II. Home assignment assessment III. Project work assessment IV. Oral testing Which one of the following pairs of techniques is likely to be more objective assessment? |
| A. | II and III |
| B. | I and IV |
| C. | II and IV |
| D. | I and II |
| Answer» C. II and IV | |
| 162. |
Which of the following statements is not correct about CCE? (HTET Feb 2014) |
| A. | It is school based evaluation |
| B. | It reduces stress among learners |
| C. | It uses grades in place of marks |
| D. | It accumulates burden on teachers |
| Answer» E. | |
| 163. |
Why are continuous and comprehensive evaluation is necessary? (UPTET Feb 2014) |
| A. | To know how much learner have not learnt |
| B. | To maintain the progress of learners discontinuously |
| C. | No unnecessary fear of examination is seen among learner by continuous evaluation |
| D. | To give importance to examination evaluation |
| Answer» D. To give importance to examination evaluation | |
| 164. |
Formative Assessment in EVS at primary stage does not include (CTET July 2013) |
| A. | grading and ranking of students |
| B. | identification of learning gaps of students |
| C. | identification of deficiencies in teaching |
| D. | enhancement of students' learning |
| Answer» B. identification of learning gaps of students | |
| 165. |
The best way to assess a child at primary level is to use (CTET June 2012) |
| A. | home assignments |
| B. | summative assignments |
| C. | portfolios |
| D. | periodic tests |
| Answer» D. periodic tests | |
| 166. |
In CCE, evaluation is of two types : continuous and |
| A. | practical |
| B. | standardized |
| C. | diagnostic |
| D. | comprehensive |
| Answer» E. | |
| 167. |
Which of the following is not the function of evaluation? |
| A. | Diagnosis |
| B. | Remedial |
| C. | Prediction |
| D. | Practical |
| Answer» E. | |
| 168. |
At the primary stage, assessments should consist of (CTET June 2012) |
| A. | half-yearly and annual examinations at the end of the year |
| B. | home- assignments and class assignments every week to rate young learners under the categories of pass of fail |
| C. | continuous and unstructured teacher observations to be shared with learners and parents |
| D. | formal tests and games done every week and recorded in the report card |
| Answer» D. formal tests and games done every week and recorded in the report card | |
| 169. |
Saurabh, a primary teacher gave the following data to his students. May-June December-January Price of apple, mango Rs. 100 Rs. 250 Price of orange/kg Rs. 125 Rs. 54 One of his students wrote the following in his notebook I. Mango is more expensive fruit than orange. II. Mango and orange should be eaten more in summer and winter season respectively. III. Seasonal fruits are generally cheaper in their respective seasons. IV. Mangoes are much cheaper in summer season. Which of the following can be considered by Saurabh for the assessment? |
| A. | I and II as inferences drawn by his student |
| B. | I and III as observations made by his student |
| C. | I and IV as observations made by his student |
| D. | II and IV as inferences drawn by his student |
| Answer» D. II and IV as inferences drawn by his student | |
| 170. |
Continuous and comprehensive evaluation should be adopted by all schools because |
| A. | it affords teachers opportunities to test learners frequently |
| B. | it is the latest development in the field of education |
| C. | traditional pen-paper tests do not assess and enhance all the attributes and abilities of learners |
| D. | it frees the learners from studies and hard work |
| Answer» D. it frees the learners from studies and hard work | |
| 171. |
Evaluation of EVS in primary classes should involve |
| A. | assessment of progression of concept/ideas in children |
| B. | assessment of development of process skills in children |
| C. | unit test every week to given them marks |
| D. | Both [a] and [b] |
| Answer» E. | |
| 172. |
Which is not the criterion of an ideal evaluation? |
| A. | Validity |
| B. | Reliability |
| C. | Comprehensiveness |
| D. | Only testing of knowledge and skill of subject matter |
| Answer» E. | |
| 173. |
In evaluation of students for EVS subject purpose of oral test is |
| A. | to develop ability and learning potential in student |
| B. | to decrease confidence of student |
| C. | to check quick reply of student |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. to decrease confidence of student | |
| 174. |
Which of the following assessment/(s) in EVS at primary level? I. Summative assessment II. Formative assessment III. De-scholastic assessment IV. Standardised assessment Select the correct answer using the codes given below |
| A. | Only I |
| B. | II and IV |
| C. | I, II and III |
| D. | I and II |
| Answer» E. | |
| 175. |
Which of the following is/are true about CCE? I. It is a developmental process of student. II. It uses assessment as a means of motivating learners. III. It helps in developing only cognitive skill. Select the correct answer using the codes given below |
| A. | Only I |
| B. | I and II |
| C. | Only III |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 176. |
After discussing importance of trees' with her students of class Vth, Ritu wants to assess them on their understanding of the issue. She should |
| A. | take an oral test |
| B. | take a written test |
| C. | ask them to make a concept map |
| D. | take a objective type test |
| Answer» D. take a objective type test | |
| 177. |
Which one of the following is the key feature of formative assessment in science? |
| A. | It is aimed at developing scientific temper in the students |
| B. | It is aimed at enhancing practical skills |
| C. | It is conducted at the end of the year |
| D. | It is diagnostic in nature |
| Answer» E. | |
| 178. |
Which of the following will help learners take greater responsibility for their own learning? |
| A. | Summative assessment |
| B. | Supervised reading sessions |
| C. | Controlled writing takes |
| D. | Peer assessment |
| Answer» B. Supervised reading sessions | |
| 179. |
To improve the EVS teaching process, assessment should be of |
| A. | formative native |
| B. | summative native |
| C. | formative first than summative |
| D. | summative first than formative |
| Answer» D. summative first than formative | |
| 180. |
Evaluation is a ......... centered process. |
| A. | objective |
| B. | teacher |
| C. | learner |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. teacher | |
| 181. |
In the EVS syllabus, structured around six themes, 'plants and animals' have consciously been included in the theme 'Family and Friends'. All of the following could be cited as reasons for this inclusion, except one. Which one is that? (CTET Sept 2016) |
| A. | To enable students to understand plants and animals from a science perspective |
| B. | To help students to locate plants and animals in a social and cultural context |
| C. | To highlight how humans share a close relationship with each other |
| D. | To highlight how lives and livelihoods of some communities are closely connected with specific animals or plants |
| Answer» C. To highlight how humans share a close relationship with each other | |
| 182. |
As per the NCF, 2005, which one among the following is theme of EVS? (CTET Feb 2016) |
| A. | Food |
| B. | Solar system |
| C. | Weather |
| D. | Energy |
| Answer» B. Solar system | |
| 183. |
In the context of EVS pedagogy, all of the |
| A. | following are desirable practices, except building capacity for critical thinking and problem-solving |
| B. | nurturing the identify of the child |
| C. | acknowledging the superiority of textbook knowledge over actual observation |
| D. | promoting plurality to text and contexts |
| Answer» D. promoting plurality to text and contexts | |
| 184. |
Which of following is desirable aim of science education at primary level? (REET Feb 2016) |
| A. | To know the facts and principles of science and its applications |
| B. | To nurture the natural curiosity, aesthetic sense and creativity in science and technology |
| C. | To imbibe the values of honesty, integrity and co-operation |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 185. |
Which is not the example of macronutrients? |
| A. | Carbon |
| B. | Cobalt |
| C. | Hydrogen |
| D. | Oxygen |
| Answer» C. Hydrogen | |
| 186. |
Which of the following objectives is not related to EVS teaching in primary classes? (CTET Sept 2015) |
| A. | To memorise basic scientific concept and principles |
| B. | To provide opportunities to explore the environment |
| C. | To develop skills like observation measurement, prediction and classification |
| D. | To develop sensitivity towards the physical and social environment |
| Answer» B. To provide opportunities to explore the environment | |
| 187. |
Which one of the following the National Curriculum Framework (NCF, 2005) does not propose in the context of EVS teaching? (CTET Sept 2015) |
| A. | Linkages with children's experience and context |
| B. | Hands on activities |
| C. | Familiarity with technical terms |
| D. | Thematic approach |
| Answer» D. Thematic approach | |
| 188. |
Which one of the following characteristics an EVS textbook at primary level should not have? (CTET Sept 2015) |
| A. | It caters to diverse backgrounds of the students |
| B. | It includes true stories and incidents |
| C. | It focuses on definitions and explanations of abstract concepts |
| D. | It presents natural and socio-cultural environment is an integrated manner |
| Answer» D. It presents natural and socio-cultural environment is an integrated manner | |
| 189. |
The chapter in class V NCERT EVS textbook titled, 'Sunita in Space' describes astronaut Sunita Williams' experiences in spaceship. What could be the reason/reasons for including this? (CTET Sept 2015) A. This incident gives a peep into the life of an astronaut. B. This incident describes physical conditions in a spaceship. C. This incident challenges gender stereotypes. D. This incident helps in explaining the concept of gravity. |
| A. | Only D |
| B. | A, B and C |
| C. | A, B, C and D |
| D. | Only A |
| Answer» C. A, B, C and D | |
| 190. |
'Community' is an important teaching learning resource in EVS at primary level because (CTET Sept 2015) |
| A. | it is a very inexpensive resource |
| B. | it is an easily available resource |
| C. | it comprises wise and elderly people |
| D. | it provides learning opportunity in real setting |
| Answer» E. | |
| 191. |
The nature of environment studies does not advocate that (CTET Sept 2015) |
| A. | children make fewer mistakes |
| B. | children get space to learn by doing |
| C. | children ask a lot of questions |
| D. | children get a lot of space to explore |
| Answer» B. children get space to learn by doing | |
| 192. |
How much percentage of the Earth's surface is covered with water? (UPTET April 2015) |
| A. | 0.6 |
| B. | 0.71 |
| C. | 0.77 |
| D. | 0.8 |
| Answer» C. 0.77 | |
| 193. |
Human-environmental relation is a ........concept. (UPTET April 2015) |
| A. | negative |
| B. | positive |
| C. | cognitive |
| D. | Ali of these |
| Answer» C. cognitive | |
| 194. |
Who is responsible for the formation of humus? (UPTET April 2015) |
| A. | Producer |
| B. | Decomposer |
| C. | Consumer |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» C. Consumer | |
| 195. |
According to National Curriculum Framework-2000, in which group of classes environmental education is placed? (UPTET April 2015) |
| A. | Class 1 st and 2nd |
| B. | Class 3rd to 5th |
| C. | Class 6th to 8th |
| D. | Class 9th and 10th |
| Answer» C. Class 6th to 8th | |
| 196. |
Acid rain is caused due to increase in concentration of (UPTET April 2015) |
| A. | and |
| B. | and |
| C. | CO and |
| D. | dust and |
| Answer» B. and | |
| 197. |
The lowest layer of atmosphere is known as (UPTET April 2015) |
| A. | troposphere |
| B. | stratosphere |
| C. | ionosphere |
| D. | oxonosphere |
| Answer» B. stratosphere | |
| 198. |
NCF 2005 has not recommended any prescribed curriculum and textbooks for EVS for classes I and II. The most appropriate reason for this (CTET Feb 2015) |
| A. | to reduce the load of curriculum |
| B. | EVS is only for class III onwards |
| C. | learners in class I and II cannot read and write |
| D. | to provide contextual learning environment |
| Answer» E. | |
| 199. |
Which one of the following should be a most important aspect of EVS teaching at primary level? (CTET Feb 2015) |
| A. | Conducting activities and developing skills |
| B. | Achieving success in assessment |
| C. | Understanding the basic concepts of science |
| D. | Connecting learners to the natural and socio-cultural environment |
| Answer» E. | |
| 200. |
The section of 'survey and write' in some chapters of EVS textbook for class V primarily aims at (CTET Sept 2014) |
| A. | assessing the students on their general awareness |
| B. | providing opportunity to students to explore and learn |
| C. | helping the students to learn basic concepts of the subject |
| D. | improving practical skills of students |
| Answer» C. helping the students to learn basic concepts of the subject | |