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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.
| 351. |
"Children actively construct their understanding of the world", is a statement attributed to (BTET June 2011) |
| A. | Pavlov |
| B. | Piaget |
| C. | Kohlberg |
| D. | Skinner |
| Answer» C. Kohlberg | |
| 352. |
It is likely that word meanings are learned by way of |
| A. | operant conditioning |
| B. | insightful learning |
| C. | trial and error learning |
| D. | classical conditioning |
| Answer» E. | |
| 353. |
Which theory of learning is considered stimulus-response type of learning? |
| A. | Classical conditioning |
| B. | Operant conditioning |
| C. | Social learning |
| D. | Reinforcement theory |
| Answer» B. Operant conditioning | |
| 354. |
In our societies the beliefs, customs and attitudes are learned through |
| A. | classical conditioning |
| B. | insightful learning |
| C. | operant conditioning |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 355. |
In operant conditioning, when a positive reinforcement is withdrawn following a response, it is called |
| A. | discrimination |
| B. | omission training |
| C. | generalisation |
| D. | higher-order conditioning |
| Answer» C. generalisation | |
| 356. |
Whenever behaviour is not correlated to a, specific eliciting stimuli, it is |
| A. | operant behaviour |
| B. | modified behaviour |
| C. | static behaviour |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. modified behaviour | |
| 357. |
Learning that results from the consequences or behaviours is called |
| A. | operant conditioning |
| B. | classical conditioning |
| C. | insightful learning |
| D. | social learning |
| Answer» B. classical conditioning | |
| 358. |
The theory of EL Thorndike reveals that the most characteristic form of learning in both lower animals and men is |
| A. | Classical conditioning |
| B. | Trial and error learning |
| C. | Insightful learning |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Insightful learning | |
| 359. |
A boy who is learning to ride a bicycle will have to discard many wrong movements untill he learns how to ride it perfectly. The principle underlying this process of learning is called |
| A. | insight |
| B. | classical conditioning |
| C. | operant conditioning |
| D. | trial and error |
| Answer» E. | |
| 360. |
According to which law, the learner reacts selectively to the important situation and neglects the other features which may be irrelevant? |
| A. | Law of Effect |
| B. | Pre-potency of Elements |
| C. | Law of Response by Analogy |
| D. | Law of Readiness |
| Answer» C. Law of Response by Analogy | |
| 361. |
Which law of learning is also known as 'Law of Action Tendency'? |
| A. | Law of Readiness |
| B. | Law of Response by Analogy |
| C. | Law of Associative Shifting |
| D. | Law of Effect |
| Answer» B. Law of Response by Analogy | |
| 362. |
Thorndike's Law of Effect was found acceptance in theories, of learning by later psychologists named |
| A. | Pavlov and Watson |
| B. | Hull and Skinner |
| C. | Kohler and Koffka |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Kohler and Koffka | |
| 363. |
Which of the following is not one among the laws of learning of Thorndike? |
| A. | Law of Readiness |
| B. | Law of Conscientiousness |
| C. | Law of Exercise |
| D. | Law of Multiple-Response |
| Answer» C. Law of Exercise | |
| 364. |
The award given by the Ministry of Environment and Forests Government of India in the field of environment is (UPTET Sept 2013) |
| A. | Paryavaran Mitra |
| B. | Paryavaran Shree |
| C. | Taru Mitra |
| D. | Vriksha Mitra |
| Answer» E. | |
| 365. |
International organisation for the safety of wildlife is (UPTET Sept 2013) |
| A. | IUCN |
| B. | UNICEF |
| C. | IUPAC |
| D. | WHO |
| Answer» B. UNICEF | |
| 366. |
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 | |
| 367. |
Which of the following international organisations is responsible for the protection of wildlife? (UPTET June 2013) |
| A. | UNFPA |
| B. | UNDP |
| C. | UNESCO |
| D. | WHO |
| Answer» D. WHO | |
| 368. |
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) was formally established in USA in the year (PTET July 2011) |
| A. | 1967 |
| B. | 1969 |
| C. | 1971 |
| D. | 1973 |
| Answer» C. 1971 | |
| 369. |
In the EVS, textbooks exercise and activities should be (CTET Feb 2012) |
| A. | inbuilt in the topics |
| B. | different places in the unit |
| C. | at the end of the unit |
| D. | at the end of the chapter |
| Answer» B. different places in the unit | |
| 370. |
When was Project Tiger launched? (PTET July 2011) |
| A. | 2011 |
| B. | 1970 |
| C. | 1973 |
| D. | 2007 |
| Answer» D. 2007 | |
| 371. |
Which of the following NCERT Magazines was used for the promotion of environmental education? |
| A. | Little Magazine |
| B. | Man and Life |
| C. | School Science |
| D. | Social Scientist |
| Answer» D. Social Scientist | |
| 372. |
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 | |
| 373. |
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. | |
| 374. |
Who introduced the term 'Basic Education'? |
| A. | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| B. | Motilal Nehru |
| C. | Mahatma Gandhi |
| D. | Sarojini Naidu |
| Answer» D. Sarojini Naidu | |
| 375. |
Expand BNHS |
| A. | Bharat Natural History Society |
| B. | Bombay Natural History Society |
| C. | Bengal National History Society |
| D. | Bihar National History Society |
| Answer» C. Bengal National History Society | |
| 376. |
Meaning of environmental education is |
| A. | to engage students with burdensome schedule |
| B. | aware children about environment |
| C. | to entertain children |
| D. | to save environment from pollution through education |
| Answer» E. | |
| 377. |
Environmental study is |
| A. | study of natural and human-made environment and their interactions |
| B. | only the effect of environment on animal kingdom |
| C. | only the effect of environment on natural vegetation |
| D. | study of natural epidemics |
| Answer» B. only the effect of environment on animal kingdom | |
| 378. |
General objectives of Environmental Studies (EVS) at primary level does not include |
| A. | to develop ideal citizenship in children |
| B. | to give comprehensive knowledge of integrated curriculum of history, geography and civics |
| C. | to develop understanding Of the contemporary problems in children |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 379. |
What created a negative impact on the environment? |
| A. | Greedy attitude of men |
| B. | Natural calamity |
| C. | Both [a] and [b] |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. Natural calamity | |
| 380. |
Environment related development is related with |
| A. | scientific development |
| B. | moral development |
| C. | planned development |
| D. | social development |
| Answer» D. social development | |
| 381. |
Each biological component gets its supply of food from where? |
| A. | Environment |
| B. | Natural resources |
| C. | Industrialisation |
| D. | Reproduction |
| Answer» B. Natural resources | |
| 382. |
Which of the following is not included in the Environmental Studies' curriculum at primary level? |
| A. | Awareness of sunlight, rain and wind |
| B. | Knowledge about the source of energy |
| C. | Awareness about immediate surrounding |
| D. | Biosphere |
| Answer» E. | |
| 383. |
Consider the following objectives regarding environmental education. I. It provides a way in which each individual can contribute to the protection of environment. II. It provides opportunities to acquire the knowledge, values, attitudes, commitment and skills needed to protect and improve the environment. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? |
| A. | Only I |
| B. | Only II |
| C. | Both I and II |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 384. |
For reinforcement of environmental education a single teacher's handbook has been developed for which classes of primary level? |
| A. | Ist to IInd |
| B. | IInd to VIIth |
| C. | Ist to Vth |
| D. | Only Vth |
| Answer» D. Only Vth | |
| 385. |
Consider the following statements Agenda 21 focused on I. reorienting education towards sustainable development. II. increasing public awareness. III. making school curriculum for class 1st to IV th. Which of the statements given above are correct? |
| A. | I and III |
| B. | I and II |
| C. | II and III |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» C. II and III | |
| 386. |
The first 'World Environment Day' was held in |
| A. | 1972 |
| B. | 1974 |
| C. | 1984 |
| D. | 1992 |
| Answer» C. 1984 | |
| 387. |
Rio Earth Summit was held in which year? |
| A. | 1972 |
| B. | 1977 |
| C. | 1992 |
| D. | 1998 |
| Answer» D. 1998 | |
| 388. |
Who laid the foundation of the 'Nature Study'? |
| A. | Rousseau |
| B. | Louis Agassiz |
| C. | Both [a] and [b] |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 389. |
Which of the following institutes of India plays a vital role in supporting the environmental awareness programme? |
| A. | Zoological Survey of India |
| B. | Botanical Survey of India |
| C. | Wildlife Institute of India |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 390. |
When the celebration of the 'World Environment Day' was began to rotate around the globe? |
| A. | 1977 |
| B. | 1982 |
| C. | 1988 |
| D. | 1972 |
| Answer» D. 1972 | |
| 391. |
In CCE, formative and summative assessment totals to |
| A. | 40% and 60% respectively |
| B. | 60% and 40% respectively |
| C. | 50% and 40% respectively |
| D. | 70% and 30% respectively |
| Answer» B. 60% and 40% respectively | |
| 392. |
CCE based on |
| A. | fast evaluation |
| B. | continuous evaluation |
| C. | regular study |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» C. regular study | |
| 393. |
Unit test and term end test indicates |
| A. | continuous assessment |
| B. | periodic assessment |
| C. | only evaluation |
| D. | Both [a] and [b] |
| Answer» E. | |
| 394. |
Which of the following is the characteristic of agriculture period of human development? |
| A. | Men started to use natural resources for his needs and a trend of continuous consumption of resources begun |
| B. | Men started fencing, collecting fodder for animals |
| C. | It was the process of growth of organic compounds according to human needs |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 395. |
"Men lived in caves, moved from one place to another and got affected by the environment." The sentence indicates which period of human development? |
| A. | Animal husbandry and herding period |
| B. | Food accumulation period |
| C. | Agriculture period |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Agriculture period | |
| 396. |
Which of the following is correct regarding heterotrophic components? |
| A. | These organisms feed on ready-made organic food |
| B. | They also decompose the complex organic compounds |
| C. | These are divided into micro and macro consumers |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 397. |
The language used in a EVS textbook |
| A. | should be formalised with emphasis on definitions |
| B. | should be technical and formal |
| C. | should be related to everyday language of child. |
| D. | should be terse and difficult for children to comprehend |
| Answer» D. should be terse and difficult for children to comprehend | |
| 398. |
The content in an EVS textbook should (CTET Sept 2016) [A] avoid descriptions and definitions. [B] discourage rote learning. [C] provide opportunities to the child to question and explore. [D] given only written information to the child. |
| A. | A and D |
| B. | B and C |
| C. | Only C |
| D. | A, B and C |
| Answer» E. | |
| 399. |
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 | |
| 400. |
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. | |