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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.
| 201. |
Ozone layer is found in Earth's atmospheric layer. (UPTET Feb 2014) |
| A. | Troposphere |
| B. | Mesosphere |
| C. | Stratosphere |
| D. | ionosphere |
| Answer» D. ionosphere | |
| 202. |
Which two gases make up 99% of the atmosphere? (UPTET Feb 2014) |
| A. | Ozone and oxygen |
| B. | Oxygen and nitrogen |
| C. | Carbondioxide and ozone |
| D. | Argon and ozone |
| Answer» C. Carbondioxide and ozone | |
| 203. |
One of the major objectives of teaching of EVS at primary stage is to (CTET Feb 2014) |
| A. | develop in-depth understanding to basic concepts of the subject |
| B. | prepare students for studies at the next stage |
| C. | help the learners link classroom learning to life outside the school |
| D. | acquire skills to carry out hands-on activities independently |
| Answer» D. acquire skills to carry out hands-on activities independently | |
| 204. |
Good EVS curriculum at primary stage should (CTET Feb 2014) |
| A. | include more practice questions in end exercises |
| B. | provide opportunities to explore surroundings |
| C. | focus more on detailed explanation of concepts |
| D. | emphasise more on exact definition of terms |
| Answer» C. focus more on detailed explanation of concepts | |
| 205. |
Which of the following Sun's rays is stopped by ozone layer? (UPTET Sept 2013) |
| A. | Infrared rays |
| B. | X-rays |
| C. | Ultraviolet rays |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 206. |
There are three R/s to save our environment which are (UPTET Sept 2013) |
| A. | reduce, recycle and reform |
| B. | reuse, restructure and reform |
| C. | reduce, recycle and reuse |
| D. | reduce, recycle and restructure |
| Answer» D. reduce, recycle and restructure | |
| 207. |
Which of the following is largest ecosystem in the Earth? (UPTET Sept 2013) |
| A. | Desert |
| B. | Ocean |
| C. | Forest |
| D. | Agricultural land |
| Answer» C. Forest | |
| 208. |
Minamata disease is a pollution-related disease which results from (UPTET Sept 2013) |
| A. | oil spills into sea |
| B. | accumulation of arsenic into atmosphere |
| C. | release of industrial mercury waste into water |
| D. | release of human organic waste into drinking water |
| Answer» D. release of human organic waste into drinking water | |
| 209. |
'Global warming' means (UPTET Sept 2013) |
| A. | increase in temperature of the Earth due to greenhouse gases |
| B. | high and low tide in the sea |
| C. | emission of gases in atmosphere from dense forest |
| D. | increase in temperature of Earth due to wind energy |
| Answer» B. high and low tide in the sea | |
| 210. |
Good EVS curriculum should be "true to the child, true to life and true to the subject." Which of the following characteristics of the curriculum does not meet the above requirements? (CTET July 2013) |
| A. | It emphasises more on terms and definitions |
| B. | It promotes the value of freedom from fear and prejudice |
| C. | It requires the learner to view the subject as social enterprise |
| D. | It emphasises more on processes of teaching and learning |
| Answer» B. It promotes the value of freedom from fear and prejudice | |
| 211. |
Which one of the following is not an objective of including poems and stories in EVS textbooks? (CTET July 2013) |
| A. | To promote imaginative and creative ability in the learners |
| B. | To develop interest in the subject |
| C. | To have a change in routine and monotonus content |
| D. | To provide fun and enjoyment for learners |
| Answer» D. To provide fun and enjoyment for learners | |
| 212. |
Higher priority and space has been given in NCERT textbooks on EVS to (CTET July 2013) |
| A. | include large number of practice questions |
| B. | explain basic concepts of the subject |
| C. | provide opportunities to learners for contemplation and wondering |
| D. | provide exact definitions of technical terms |
| Answer» D. provide exact definitions of technical terms | |
| 213. |
Which one of the following is not consistent with the requirements of EVS curriculum at primary stage? (CTET July 2013) |
| A. | It should suit cognitive level of the learners |
| B. | It should equip the learners with knowledge and skills to enter the world of work |
| C. | It should inculcate in learners a concern for environment |
| D. | It should engage learners in acquiring methods and processes leading to generation of new knowledge |
| Answer» C. It should inculcate in learners a concern for environment | |
| 214. |
National Curriculum Framework, 2005 strongly recommends that teaching of EVS at primary stage should primarily aim at (CTET July 2013) |
| A. | acquiring skills to carry out experiments independently |
| B. | developing understanding of basic concepts of the subject |
| C. | memorising basic principles of the subject |
| D. | linking classroom learning to life outside the school |
| Answer» E. | |
| 215. |
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 | |
| 216. |
The section on 'Do this and find out' included in different topics in EVS text books aim at (CTET July 2013) |
| A. | keeping the students engaged at home |
| B. | providing direct hands on experiences |
| C. | improving performance in examination |
| D. | learning definitions of scientific terms |
| Answer» C. improving performance in examination | |
| 217. |
An effective teaching-learning will happen in the class when a teacher helps or facilitates to link the knowledge a student has with the new concept to be taught. The objective behind this is to promote (CTET Nov 2012) |
| A. | learner autonomy |
| B. | reinforcement |
| C. | correlation and transfer of knowledge |
| D. | individual differences |
| Answer» D. individual differences | |
| 218. |
Which environment includes the following means of transportation, agricultural fields, mills, economic activities, division of labour lifestyle? |
| A. | Physical environment |
| B. | Social environment |
| C. | Psychological environment |
| D. | Natural environment |
| Answer» C. Psychological environment | |
| 219. |
Environmental factors that shape the development of a child include all of the following except (CTET Nov 2012) |
| A. | quality of education |
| B. | quality of nutrition |
| C. | physique |
| D. | culture |
| Answer» D. culture | |
| 220. |
The use of poems and story telling to explain concepts in an EVS class helps to (CTET June 2011, CTET Nov 2012) |
| A. | take care of the language and cultural diversity among learners |
| B. | channelise the energies of the students in the right direction |
| C. | make the lesson enjoyable and interesting |
| D. | promote the ability to imagine and explore the nature of the world at the local and global level |
| Answer» E. | |
| 221. |
While teaching the topic 'Air is Everywhere', a teacher asks the following question from the Students. TET Jan 2012) I. Is there air in the soil? II. Is there air inside water? III. Is there air inside our body? IV.Is there air inside our bones? Which one of the following skills is the teacher trying to develop in the learners? |
| A. | Classification skills |
| B. | Thinking skills |
| C. | Emotional skills |
| D. | Observation skills |
| Answer» C. Emotional skills | |
| 222. |
Which one of the following is not an objective of including riddles and puzzles in the EVS textbook? (CTET June 2011) |
| A. | To confuse the mind of the students and let them enjoy the confusion |
| B. | To develop curiosity and ability to think creatively |
| C. | To develop critical thinking ability in students |
| D. | To develop reasoning ability in students |
| Answer» B. To develop curiosity and ability to think creatively | |
| 223. |
Which one of the following represents one of the objectives of teaching EVS at primary school? (CTET June 2911) |
| A. | To inform the learners about the books they should read to expand their knowledge |
| B. | To connect the experiences of the learners in schools with the outside world |
| C. | To make learners aware of technical terms and definitions |
| D. | To assess technical terms related to EVS |
| Answer» C. To make learners aware of technical terms and definitions | |
| 224. |
Which one of the following statements is not an objective of teaching EVS at the primary level? (CTET June 2011) |
| A. | To load learners with terms and definitions for assessment |
| B. | To internalise the values of concern for life and environment" |
| C. | Arouse curiosity about the natural and social environment |
| D. | Engage in exploratory and hands-on activities that lead to the development of cognitive and psychomotor skills |
| Answer» B. To internalise the values of concern for life and environment" | |
| 225. |
Which of the following is the theme of environmental studies? |
| A. | Things we make-and do |
| B. | Wildlife |
| C. | Our space |
| D. | Solar system |
| Answer» B. Wildlife | |
| 226. |
When a child develops a higher IQ level? |
| A. | When healthy food is provided |
| B. | When there is quarrel in family |
| C. | When healthy environment is provided |
| D. | Both [a] and [b] |
| Answer» E. | |
| 227. |
Consider the following statements I. These are the sources of both major and small rivers on Earth. II. They influence regional and global weather conditions and climate. III. They capture moisture from the atmosphere and release it in the form of snow or water. These statements indicate which of the following? |
| A. | Mountain ranges |
| B. | Plateau |
| C. | Plains |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Plateau | |
| 228. |
Children of which age groups have maximum curiosity to understand different phenomenon of environment but they are unable to understand? |
| A. | 0-5 years |
| B. | 5-10 years |
| C. | 0-14 years |
| D. | 14-18 years |
| Answer» C. 0-14 years | |
| 229. |
"It is a complex of many variables, which surrounds man as well as the living organisms." The given statement refers to which of the following? |
| A. | Atmosphere |
| B. | Knowledge |
| C. | Environment |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 230. |
Which of the following is incorrect regarding objectives of environmental studies? |
| A. | To enable children to have basic knowledge of various numerals, alphabets and the basic things we see everyday around us |
| B. | To-develop habit of performing task in a systematic manner and learn to carry out any activity with precision |
| C. | Develop the habit of cramming in children for their lengthy task which help them in teaching-learning process |
| D. | To make them understand simple graphs, maps, flowcharts and statistical tables |
| Answer» D. To make them understand simple graphs, maps, flowcharts and statistical tables | |
| 231. |
What is the best method in giving science concept at primary level? |
| A. | Activities |
| B. | Experiments |
| C. | Discussion |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. Experiments | |
| 232. |
While working on EVS project, a EVS teacher plays a role of |
| A. | guide |
| B. | friend |
| C. | problem solving person |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 233. |
A teacher of class IV told her students?"Ask some old people if there were plants they has seen when they were young but are not seen these days." Which of the following skills is not likely to be assessed by asking this question? (CTET Sept 2016) |
| A. | Discussion |
| B. | Questioning |
| C. | Expression |
| D. | Experimentation |
| Answer» E. | |
| 234. |
All of the following statements provide arguments in favour of teacher and students to collectively engage in group activities in EVS, except one. Which is that statement? (CTET Sept 2016) |
| A. | Children learn to collaborate and co-operate |
| B. | Children learn more by talking and discussing with other children |
| C. | Children show marked improvement in scores because of group activities |
| D. | Adult support can help children construct knowledge beyond their ability |
| Answer» E. | |
| 235. |
Directions are based on the following paragraph. Given are responses of 7-8 years old children after they have observed an experiment done by the teacher, in which water in a bowl is heated and it has evaporated. "Water has disappeared." "The bowl has absorbed the water" "The fire drank the water." "God drank the water." Which of the following is an example of a questions assessing divergent thinking of children on the topic, 'evaporation'? (CTET Sept 2016) |
| A. | Write the advantages of water cycle |
| B. | What will happen if there is no water cycle? |
| C. | List the steps in sequence of water cycle |
| D. | Draw and label water cycle |
| Answer» C. List the steps in sequence of water cycle | |
| 236. |
What is the main objection on Science/EVS teaching at primary level? |
| A. | So that they will know that science also exist in life |
| B. | Development of knowledge understanding application |
| C. | Scientific attitude |
| D. | Both [a] and [c] |
| Answer» E. | |
| 237. |
Experimentation' is one of the indicators of assessment. Which one of the following is the most appropriate way of assessing experimentation indicator? (CTET Feb 2016) |
| A. | Picture reading |
| B. | Creative writing |
| C. | Demonstration |
| D. | Hand-on-activity |
| Answer» E. | |
| 238. |
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 |
| A. | II and III |
| B. | Only IV |
| C. | I and II |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» D. All of these | |
| 239. |
Your principal asks you to take class V students on an educational visit. What would you include while planning for such a visit to make it meaningful? (CTET Feb 2015) |
| A. | Preparing structured activity sheet about the place to be visited and sharing the same with the students before the visit for an authentic and meaningful learning |
| B. | Asking students to find and read the information about the place to be visited |
| C. | Taking enough food and games to enjoy |
| D. | Ensuring that students should be disciplined and should visit the place quietly |
| Answer» B. Asking students to find and read the information about the place to be visited | |
| 240. |
Shalini wants to introduce the topic on 'Nutrition' to her class V students. She should (CTET Sept 2014) |
| A. | draw the diagram of the digestive system on the blackboard |
| B. | give examples of different foods rich in nutrients |
| C. | use chart showing different kinds of foods |
| D. | ask the students to open their tiffin boxes see the contents followed by her explanation |
| Answer» E. | |
| 241. |
Which one of the following teaching strategies will be more effective for maximum involvement of students in teaching the topic of 'Games we play'? (CTET Sept 2014) |
| A. | Take the students to the play-field and make them play different games on different days |
| B. | Make play-cards of different games and show it to students |
| C. | Ask the students to learn the names of different indoor and outdoor games |
| D. | Ask the students to watch sports programmes on television and prepare a simple project on the same |
| Answer» B. Make play-cards of different games and show it to students | |
| 242. |
Gunjan organises the following activities on different days to sensitise students to the cortcept of conservation of trees. (CTET Sept 2014) |
| A. | Encouraging every student to adopt a tree and look after it |
| B. | Organising a debate on forest conservation |
| C. | Organising a poster-making competition on trees |
| D. | Showing children storage of logs of wood |
| Answer» E. | |
| 243. |
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 to students |
| Answer» C. helping the students to learn" basic concepts of the subject | |
| 244. |
At primary level, EVS/Science teaching is based on |
| A. | theory only |
| B. | theory cum practical |
| C. | theory cum activity |
| D. | practical |
| Answer» D. practical | |
| 245. |
The basic objective of educational excursion in EVS is (UPTET Feb 2014) |
| A. | to develop the energy of children |
| B. | first hand experience to the students |
| C. | promote socialization |
| D. | promote team spirit |
| Answer» C. promote socialization | |
| 246. |
In an EVS class, the teacher is conversing with students regarding their summer vacation trips because (HTET Feb 2014) |
| A. | the information given by the students will complete the syllabus |
| B. | inquiring mind kids are essential for nation building |
| C. | students experience are the base of knowledge construction |
| D. | he wants to pass his time |
| Answer» D. he wants to pass his time | |
| 247. |
Nalini wants to introduce the topic on 'Animals-our friends' to class III students. In order to introduce the topic more interestingly, the best teaching strategy would be to (CTET July 2013) |
| A. | ask the students to see pictures of animals given in the textbook |
| B. | use a chart showing pictures of different animals |
| C. | draw pictures of different animals on the blackboard |
| D. | show a video film on animals and their usefulness |
| Answer» E. | |
| 248. |
While teaching the topic on 'Air is everywhere' to class IV students, Gitika plans to perform the following activities. Which one of the below proposed activities is not relevant for teaching of the topic effectively? (CTET July 2013) |
| A. | Ask probing questions related to the topic |
| B. | Take the students to a field trip |
| C. | Explain the concept through specific examples |
| D. | Use multimedia capsule to explain the concept |
| Answer» C. Explain the concept through specific examples | |
| 249. |
As an EVS teacher, the major objective of organising a field trip to a zoo should be (CTET July 2013) |
| A. | to satisfy parents on quality of education |
| B. | to provide fun and enjoyment to students |
| C. | to have a change in monotony of routine teaching schedule |
| D. | to provide active learning experience to students |
| Answer» E. | |
| 250. |
By doing practicals in science, what type of qualities will generate in students? |
| A. | Student will become indiscipline |
| B. | Patience only |
| C. | Patience accuracy, handle manner etc. |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |