EDUCATION- PAGE 7
1. Which of the following is not a basis for rationalization ?
(A) The development of knowledge from mathematical reasoning
(B) The use of self-evident truths as first principles
(C) The collection of sense data in discovering facts
(D) The use of inductive reasoning as a method of inquiry
Ans: C
2. Gandhian Philosophy of education is
(A) Naturalistic in its aims, pragmatic in setting and idealistic in its methods
(B) Naturalistic in its methods, idealistic in its setting and pragmatic in its aims
(C) Naturalistic in its setting, idealistic in its aims and pragmatic in its methods
(D) Realistic in its methods, idealistic in its setting and pragmatic in its aims
Ans: C
3. While developing an educational theory, which of the following will be the most logical order ?
i. motion of an educated person
ii. pedagogical procedures
iii. aims of education
iv. assumptions about human nature
Codes :
(A) i, iv, ii, iii
(B) iv, i, iii, ii
(C) iv, ii, iii, i
(D) i, iii, iv, ii
Ans: B
4. Which of the following schools of thought focuses on principles of knowledge and human values ?
(A) Logical positivism
(B) Idealism
(C) Pragmatism
(D) Existentialism
Ans: B
5. Which of the following is the proper order of the levels of knowledge (hierarchy) as propounded by Jaina thinkers ?
(A) Shrutijnana, Avadhijnana, Matijnana, Kaivalya, Manahparyava
(B) Shrutijnana, Matijnana, Manahparyava, Avadhijnana, Kaivalya
(C) Matijnana, Shrutijnana, Avadhijnana, Manahparyava, Kaivalya
(D) Avadhijnana, Matijnana, Shrutijnana, Kaivalya, Manahparyava
Ans: C
6. Cinema is considered
(A) Non-formal agency of education
(B) Formal agency of education
(C) Informal agency of education
(D) An active agency of education
Ans: C
7. Match the following from List – I with List – II in correct order :
List – I List – II
a. Article 21 of Constitution of India i. Fundamental rights to life
b. Article 45 of Constitution of India ii. Right to Education (age group upto 6 years)
c. Article 51(A) of Constitution of India iii. Right to free meals
d. Article 21(A) of Constitution of India iv. Right to express
v. Duty of parents/guardians to Education of Children
vi. Fundamental right to Education between age group of 6 to 14 years
Codes :
a b c d
(A) i ii v vi
(B) vi v iii iv
(C) i ii v iv
(D) vi iv iii ii
Ans: A
(A) The development of knowledge from mathematical reasoning
(B) The use of self-evident truths as first principles
(C) The collection of sense data in discovering facts
(D) The use of inductive reasoning as a method of inquiry
Ans: C
2. Gandhian Philosophy of education is
(A) Naturalistic in its aims, pragmatic in setting and idealistic in its methods
(B) Naturalistic in its methods, idealistic in its setting and pragmatic in its aims
(C) Naturalistic in its setting, idealistic in its aims and pragmatic in its methods
(D) Realistic in its methods, idealistic in its setting and pragmatic in its aims
Ans: C
3. While developing an educational theory, which of the following will be the most logical order ?
i. motion of an educated person
ii. pedagogical procedures
iii. aims of education
iv. assumptions about human nature
Codes :
(A) i, iv, ii, iii
(B) iv, i, iii, ii
(C) iv, ii, iii, i
(D) i, iii, iv, ii
Ans: B
4. Which of the following schools of thought focuses on principles of knowledge and human values ?
(A) Logical positivism
(B) Idealism
(C) Pragmatism
(D) Existentialism
Ans: B
5. Which of the following is the proper order of the levels of knowledge (hierarchy) as propounded by Jaina thinkers ?
(A) Shrutijnana, Avadhijnana, Matijnana, Kaivalya, Manahparyava
(B) Shrutijnana, Matijnana, Manahparyava, Avadhijnana, Kaivalya
(C) Matijnana, Shrutijnana, Avadhijnana, Manahparyava, Kaivalya
(D) Avadhijnana, Matijnana, Shrutijnana, Kaivalya, Manahparyava
Ans: C
6. Cinema is considered
(A) Non-formal agency of education
(B) Formal agency of education
(C) Informal agency of education
(D) An active agency of education
Ans: C
7. Match the following from List – I with List – II in correct order :
List – I List – II
a. Article 21 of Constitution of India i. Fundamental rights to life
b. Article 45 of Constitution of India ii. Right to Education (age group upto 6 years)
c. Article 51(A) of Constitution of India iii. Right to free meals
d. Article 21(A) of Constitution of India iv. Right to express
v. Duty of parents/guardians to Education of Children
vi. Fundamental right to Education between age group of 6 to 14 years
Codes :
a b c d
(A) i ii v vi
(B) vi v iii iv
(C) i ii v iv
(D) vi iv iii ii
Ans: A
8. Issue regarding establishment of common school system in India is related to
(A) Problem of ‘Education and Modernization’
(B) Social Equity
(C) Politics and Educational change
(D) Education of backward section of the society
Ans: B
9. Legislation concerning the educational opportunities for the weaker sections of the society in India is an example which brings into focus the
(A) Political nature of education
(B) Social nature of education
(C) Economic nature of education
(D) Cultural nature of education
Ans: A, B
10. Group structures are measured most commonly by
(A) Sociogram
(B) Group Rating scale
(C) Anecdotal Record
(D) Socio-drama
Ans: A
11. In differentiating growth from development which one of the following is not the basis :
(A) Physical
(B) Qualitative
(C) Quantitative
(D) Emotional
Ans: D
12. Identify the correct statement :
(A) Concept formation precedes logical reasoning
(B) Language development precedes concept formation
(C) Logical reasoning comes before language development
(D) Emotional development comes before concept formation
Ans: A
13. Individual differences will be more relevant in which of the following contexts :
(A) Designing a teaching learning system
(B) Assessing student’s performances
(C) Developing a remedial programme
(D) Conducting a diagnosis
Ans: C
(A) Problem of ‘Education and Modernization’
(B) Social Equity
(C) Politics and Educational change
(D) Education of backward section of the society
Ans: B
9. Legislation concerning the educational opportunities for the weaker sections of the society in India is an example which brings into focus the
(A) Political nature of education
(B) Social nature of education
(C) Economic nature of education
(D) Cultural nature of education
Ans: A, B
10. Group structures are measured most commonly by
(A) Sociogram
(B) Group Rating scale
(C) Anecdotal Record
(D) Socio-drama
Ans: A
11. In differentiating growth from development which one of the following is not the basis :
(A) Physical
(B) Qualitative
(C) Quantitative
(D) Emotional
Ans: D
12. Identify the correct statement :
(A) Concept formation precedes logical reasoning
(B) Language development precedes concept formation
(C) Logical reasoning comes before language development
(D) Emotional development comes before concept formation
Ans: A
13. Individual differences will be more relevant in which of the following contexts :
(A) Designing a teaching learning system
(B) Assessing student’s performances
(C) Developing a remedial programme
(D) Conducting a diagnosis
Ans: C
14. According to Jean Piaget the formal operation stage is during the
(A) Infancy
(B) Childhood
(C) Adolescence
(D) Adulthood
Ans: C
15. In schools, physical education programmes should be conceived primarily as
(A) a means for satisfying the physical needs of children
(B) a series of planned developmental experiences
(C) a means of improving pupils health
(D) a relaxation from academic strain
Ans: B
16. Gestalt psychologists explain transfer of learning in terms of
(A) Generalization
(B) Identical elements
(C) Foresights
(D) transposition
Ans: D
17. What is not a factor for influencing learning ?
(A) Maturation
(B) Motivation
(C) Teacher
(D) Friendship
Ans: D
18. In Gagne’s hierarchy, the assumption is that
(A) lower order learning runs parallel with other learning
(B) lower order learning occurs before higher order learning
(C) higher order learning goes together with other learning
(D) lower and higher order learning are not related
Ans: B
19. The stage of manifest inactivity in creative thinking process is called
(A) Inspiration
(B) Incubation
(C) Generalization
(D) Preparation
Ans: B
20. In Advance organizer model, what is the focus ?
(A) Development of creative thinking
(B) Development of critical thinking
(C) Intellectual scaffolding
(D) Information processing
Ans: C
21. In the study of personality which sequence is most appropriate :
(A) Personality type, Personality trait, Psychoanalytic
(B) Personality trait, Personality type, Psychoanalytic
(C) Psychoanalytic, Personality type, Personality trait
(D) Psychoanalytic, Personality trait, Personality type
Ans: B
22. Which one of the following statements appropriately describes personality ?
(A) Personality is a physiological concept
(B) Personality is a molecular concept
(C) Personality is a dynamic concept
(D) Personality is a popular concept
Ans: C
23. Which of the following trait can be measured effectively through projective techniques of personality ?
(A) Extraversion-Introversion
(B) Conscientious
(C) Mental Inhibitions
(D) Balanced approach
Ans: C
24. A student shows excessive concern for cleanliness in family. This can be best explained as an example of
(A) Regression
(B) Repression
(C) Sublimation
(D) Reaction formation
Ans: D
(A) Infancy
(B) Childhood
(C) Adolescence
(D) Adulthood
Ans: C
15. In schools, physical education programmes should be conceived primarily as
(A) a means for satisfying the physical needs of children
(B) a series of planned developmental experiences
(C) a means of improving pupils health
(D) a relaxation from academic strain
Ans: B
16. Gestalt psychologists explain transfer of learning in terms of
(A) Generalization
(B) Identical elements
(C) Foresights
(D) transposition
Ans: D
17. What is not a factor for influencing learning ?
(A) Maturation
(B) Motivation
(C) Teacher
(D) Friendship
Ans: D
18. In Gagne’s hierarchy, the assumption is that
(A) lower order learning runs parallel with other learning
(B) lower order learning occurs before higher order learning
(C) higher order learning goes together with other learning
(D) lower and higher order learning are not related
Ans: B
19. The stage of manifest inactivity in creative thinking process is called
(A) Inspiration
(B) Incubation
(C) Generalization
(D) Preparation
Ans: B
20. In Advance organizer model, what is the focus ?
(A) Development of creative thinking
(B) Development of critical thinking
(C) Intellectual scaffolding
(D) Information processing
Ans: C
21. In the study of personality which sequence is most appropriate :
(A) Personality type, Personality trait, Psychoanalytic
(B) Personality trait, Personality type, Psychoanalytic
(C) Psychoanalytic, Personality type, Personality trait
(D) Psychoanalytic, Personality trait, Personality type
Ans: B
22. Which one of the following statements appropriately describes personality ?
(A) Personality is a physiological concept
(B) Personality is a molecular concept
(C) Personality is a dynamic concept
(D) Personality is a popular concept
Ans: C
23. Which of the following trait can be measured effectively through projective techniques of personality ?
(A) Extraversion-Introversion
(B) Conscientious
(C) Mental Inhibitions
(D) Balanced approach
Ans: C
24. A student shows excessive concern for cleanliness in family. This can be best explained as an example of
(A) Regression
(B) Repression
(C) Sublimation
(D) Reaction formation
Ans: D
25. In Indian system, the process of adjustment can be described best by
(A) Stress management
(B) Stress reduction
(C) State of equilibrium
(D) State of anxiety
Ans: C
26. For organizing eclectic counselling which of the following is most important :
(A) Study of needs and personality characteristics
(B) Selection of techniques
(C) Preparation for counselling
(D) Seeking the opinion of the client and other related people
Ans: A
27. The kinds of services required for organizing a school guidance programme are :
(A) Personal, professional, placement, follow-up
(B) Information, testing, counselling, follow-up
(C) Information, guidance, counselling, follow-up
(D) Information, testing, counselling, placement
Ans: B
28. Which of the following will not be acceptable as a rationale of group guidance ?
(A) Acquainting the client group about their assumptions and beliefs
(B) Developing interpersonal relations
(C) Promoting a democratic climate during guidance
(D) Encouraging mental understanding and co-operation
Ans: B
29. Which one from the following list is considered central service in guidance programme ?
(A) Information service
(B) Self-inventory service
(C) Placement service
(D) Counselling service
Ans: D
30. Non-directive counselling is mainly meant for
(A) analysis of client data
(B) diagnosis of relevant factor
(C) emotional release
(D) placement service
Ans: C
(A) Stress management
(B) Stress reduction
(C) State of equilibrium
(D) State of anxiety
Ans: C
26. For organizing eclectic counselling which of the following is most important :
(A) Study of needs and personality characteristics
(B) Selection of techniques
(C) Preparation for counselling
(D) Seeking the opinion of the client and other related people
Ans: A
27. The kinds of services required for organizing a school guidance programme are :
(A) Personal, professional, placement, follow-up
(B) Information, testing, counselling, follow-up
(C) Information, guidance, counselling, follow-up
(D) Information, testing, counselling, placement
Ans: B
28. Which of the following will not be acceptable as a rationale of group guidance ?
(A) Acquainting the client group about their assumptions and beliefs
(B) Developing interpersonal relations
(C) Promoting a democratic climate during guidance
(D) Encouraging mental understanding and co-operation
Ans: B
29. Which one from the following list is considered central service in guidance programme ?
(A) Information service
(B) Self-inventory service
(C) Placement service
(D) Counselling service
Ans: D
30. Non-directive counselling is mainly meant for
(A) analysis of client data
(B) diagnosis of relevant factor
(C) emotional release
(D) placement service
Ans: C
31. When the population is heterogeneous which of the following methods will be efficient for a choice of sampling procedure ?
(A) Random sampling
(B) Systematic sampling
(C) Stratified sampling
(D) Convenience sampling
Ans: C
32. When a multiple comparison of means is intended honestly significant difference (HSD) is useful in case of
(A) F value being significant
(B) F value not being significant
(C) Both (A) and (B)
(D) Neither (A) nor (B)
Ans: A
33. Which one of the following may be considered as the best source for the formulation of a research problem ?
(A) Consulting the research supervisor
(B) Holding a discussion with librarian
(C) Reflecting on research articles reported in a journal
(D) Reflecting on the problems of education
Ans: C
34. Triangulation in research is concerned with combining
(A) More than two samples together
(B) A number of qualitative research techniques
(C) A number of quantitative techniques for data analysis
(D) More than two research studies together
Ans: B
35. For indicating the extent of variability, the appropriate measure for ordinal data will be
(A) Standard Deviation
(B) Standard Score
(C) Average Deviation
(D) Quartile Deviation
Ans: D
36. In a laboratory experiment, which of the following operations is most important ?
(A) Arranging the laboratory
(B) Selecting the site
(C) Controlling the variables
(D) Manipulating the variables
Ans: C
37. In historical research, the emphasis is on
(A) Depicting the events of the past
(B) Depicting the events of the past and present
(C) Collecting data from the past
(D) Collecting and collating data from the past
Ans: D
38. A teacher has introduced calorie-rich mid day meal programme as an intervention in school programmes. He /she should conduct which of the following tests at the data interpretation stage :
(A) one-tailed test
(B) two-tailed test
(C) both (A) and (B)
(D) non-parametric tests
Ans: A
39. F-test is used when
(A) two independent groups are to be compared
(B) two correlated groups are to be compared
(C) more than two independent groups are to be compared
(D) more than two dependent or independent groups are to be compared
Ans: D
40. Which of the following is a distribution-free statistics ?
(A) t-test
(B) F-test
(C) Pearson’s ‘r’ co-efficient
(D) Chi-square test
Ans: D
41. For universalisation of elementary education in India, which one of the following has been used as an intervention
(A) Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
(B) Continuous and comprehensive evaluation
(C) Distribution of laptops
(D) Free distribution of books and dress
Ans: A
42. Which of the following is an assessment agency for assessing higher education agency in India ?
(A) AICTE
(B) NCTE
(C) NAAC
(D) NUEPA
Ans: C
43. Which of the following is a characteristic of distance education ?
(A) Education that involves the use of computer
(B) Teacher and students are connected through an off campus location
(C) Flexibility in time and space for relating teachers and learners
(D) Exchanging students from one campus to the other
Ans: C
44. In which of the country educational administration of schools exclusively is in the hands of local authorities ?
(A) India
(B) Australia
(C) Ireland
(D) U.S.A.
Ans: D
45. Vocational education and vocationalisation of education when viewed in a comparative perspective are
(A) Identical interventions
(B) Dissimilar interventions
(C) Related with two educational system of the country
(D) Related with the occupational problems
Ans: B
(A) Random sampling
(B) Systematic sampling
(C) Stratified sampling
(D) Convenience sampling
Ans: C
32. When a multiple comparison of means is intended honestly significant difference (HSD) is useful in case of
(A) F value being significant
(B) F value not being significant
(C) Both (A) and (B)
(D) Neither (A) nor (B)
Ans: A
33. Which one of the following may be considered as the best source for the formulation of a research problem ?
(A) Consulting the research supervisor
(B) Holding a discussion with librarian
(C) Reflecting on research articles reported in a journal
(D) Reflecting on the problems of education
Ans: C
34. Triangulation in research is concerned with combining
(A) More than two samples together
(B) A number of qualitative research techniques
(C) A number of quantitative techniques for data analysis
(D) More than two research studies together
Ans: B
35. For indicating the extent of variability, the appropriate measure for ordinal data will be
(A) Standard Deviation
(B) Standard Score
(C) Average Deviation
(D) Quartile Deviation
Ans: D
36. In a laboratory experiment, which of the following operations is most important ?
(A) Arranging the laboratory
(B) Selecting the site
(C) Controlling the variables
(D) Manipulating the variables
Ans: C
37. In historical research, the emphasis is on
(A) Depicting the events of the past
(B) Depicting the events of the past and present
(C) Collecting data from the past
(D) Collecting and collating data from the past
Ans: D
38. A teacher has introduced calorie-rich mid day meal programme as an intervention in school programmes. He /she should conduct which of the following tests at the data interpretation stage :
(A) one-tailed test
(B) two-tailed test
(C) both (A) and (B)
(D) non-parametric tests
Ans: A
39. F-test is used when
(A) two independent groups are to be compared
(B) two correlated groups are to be compared
(C) more than two independent groups are to be compared
(D) more than two dependent or independent groups are to be compared
Ans: D
40. Which of the following is a distribution-free statistics ?
(A) t-test
(B) F-test
(C) Pearson’s ‘r’ co-efficient
(D) Chi-square test
Ans: D
41. For universalisation of elementary education in India, which one of the following has been used as an intervention
(A) Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
(B) Continuous and comprehensive evaluation
(C) Distribution of laptops
(D) Free distribution of books and dress
Ans: A
42. Which of the following is an assessment agency for assessing higher education agency in India ?
(A) AICTE
(B) NCTE
(C) NAAC
(D) NUEPA
Ans: C
43. Which of the following is a characteristic of distance education ?
(A) Education that involves the use of computer
(B) Teacher and students are connected through an off campus location
(C) Flexibility in time and space for relating teachers and learners
(D) Exchanging students from one campus to the other
Ans: C
44. In which of the country educational administration of schools exclusively is in the hands of local authorities ?
(A) India
(B) Australia
(C) Ireland
(D) U.S.A.
Ans: D
45. Vocational education and vocationalisation of education when viewed in a comparative perspective are
(A) Identical interventions
(B) Dissimilar interventions
(C) Related with two educational system of the country
(D) Related with the occupational problems
Ans: B
46. In grassroot model of curriculum directly accountable functionary for curriculum implementation is
(A) Learner
(B) Teacher
(C) Headmaster
(D) Parent
Ans: B
47. The most appropriate approach for implementing an administrative model of curriculum is to focus on
(A) Hierarchy of staff
(B) Democratic values
(C) Participative culture
(D) Horizontal co-ordination
Ans: A
48. The ultimate purpose of demonstration model of curriculum is
(A) Employing strategies by teachers in curriculum development
(B) Maximising activity approach for curriculum transaction
(C) Getting feedback for implementing at a larger scale
(D) Demonstrating the feasibility of the model
Ans: C
49. The basic purpose of summative evaluation is to find out whether the learners have
(A) cleared all mid term tests
(B) acquired the desired learning outcomes
(C) completed all tests and assignments
(D) attended the full course
Ans: B
50. What will be the policy relevant for reflective formative evaluation ?
(A) Wait and watch policy
(B) Watch for the impact policy
(C) Perfectionist policy
(D) Use and assess the learning outcome policy
Ans: D
51. Identify the institution exclusively meant for planning and administration of education in India.
(A) NCERT
(B) IISE
(C) NEUPA
(D) NAAC
Ans: C
52. A well defined management should give stress on
(A) Supervision
(B) Organisational aspects for proper development
(C) Teacher’s problems
(D) Disciplinary aspects
Ans: B
53. Leadership becomes most effective on the basis of
(A) leadership personality traits
(B) followers motivation
(C) situational factors
(D) leadership style
Ans: A
54. Basic function of supervision should be :
(A) To maintain discipline among students
(B) To look into office management
(C) Development of constructive and creative environment in the institution
(D) To implement rules and regulation in the school
Ans: C
55. The chief responsibility of the school principal is to
(A) organise the guidance programme
(B) provide leadership in the instructional programme
(C) to listen to parental criticism
(D) to handle discipline problems
Ans: B
(A) Learner
(B) Teacher
(C) Headmaster
(D) Parent
Ans: B
47. The most appropriate approach for implementing an administrative model of curriculum is to focus on
(A) Hierarchy of staff
(B) Democratic values
(C) Participative culture
(D) Horizontal co-ordination
Ans: A
48. The ultimate purpose of demonstration model of curriculum is
(A) Employing strategies by teachers in curriculum development
(B) Maximising activity approach for curriculum transaction
(C) Getting feedback for implementing at a larger scale
(D) Demonstrating the feasibility of the model
Ans: C
49. The basic purpose of summative evaluation is to find out whether the learners have
(A) cleared all mid term tests
(B) acquired the desired learning outcomes
(C) completed all tests and assignments
(D) attended the full course
Ans: B
50. What will be the policy relevant for reflective formative evaluation ?
(A) Wait and watch policy
(B) Watch for the impact policy
(C) Perfectionist policy
(D) Use and assess the learning outcome policy
Ans: D
51. Identify the institution exclusively meant for planning and administration of education in India.
(A) NCERT
(B) IISE
(C) NEUPA
(D) NAAC
Ans: C
52. A well defined management should give stress on
(A) Supervision
(B) Organisational aspects for proper development
(C) Teacher’s problems
(D) Disciplinary aspects
Ans: B
53. Leadership becomes most effective on the basis of
(A) leadership personality traits
(B) followers motivation
(C) situational factors
(D) leadership style
Ans: A
54. Basic function of supervision should be :
(A) To maintain discipline among students
(B) To look into office management
(C) Development of constructive and creative environment in the institution
(D) To implement rules and regulation in the school
Ans: C
55. The chief responsibility of the school principal is to
(A) organise the guidance programme
(B) provide leadership in the instructional programme
(C) to listen to parental criticism
(D) to handle discipline problems
Ans: B
56. Kuder Richardson estimate is used to test
(A) Objectivity
(B) Reliability
(C) Validity
(D) Comprehensiveness
Ans: B
57. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer using the codes given below :
List – I List – II
i. Achievement test a. Predictive validity
ii. Aptitude test b. Content validity
iii. Personality test c. Criterion related validity
iv. Performance test d. Concurrent validity
e. Construct validity
Codes :
i ii iii iv
(A) b c d a
(B) a b e c
(C) b a e d
(D) d b c e
Ans: C
58. The main purpose of formative evaluation is
(A) To reduce the burden of content evaluation
(B) To have continuous evaluation
(C) To assess the extent to which students have learnt
(D) To help students achieve more
Ans: D
59. Arrange the following in a procedurally correct order and select the correct code :
a. Item Analysis
b. Item writing
c. Item selection
d. Item tryout
e. Reliability
Code :
(A) a c b d e
(B) b d a c e
(C) e b d a c
(D) b a d e c
Ans: B
60. A power test is so called for its emphasis on screening the
(A) inclinations of examiners
(B) interests of examinee
(C) ability of the examinee
(D) perspective of the examinee
Ans: C
61. While using the Flander’s Interaction Analysis the focus is on
(A) Class climate
(B) Learner Behaviour
(C) Teacher Behaviour
(D) Class interaction
Ans: C
62. The programmed instruction uses the learning paradigm of
(A) Classical conditioning
(B) Operant conditioning
(C) Instrumental conditioning
(D) Instructional conditioning
Ans: B
63. Which of the following will be the preferred measurement indicator of Criterion Referenced Test (CRT) ?
(A) Percentile ranks
(B) Standard scores
(C) Bench marking
(D) Deviation scores
Ans: C
64. What is the correct sequence in the evolution of distance education movement in India ?
(A) Correspondence courses, distance learning, open learning, open universities
(B) Correspondence courses, open learning E-learning, distance courses
(C) Home delivery, correspondence courses, open learning, virtual learning
(D) Home delivery, open learning, correspondence courses, virtual learning
Ans: C
(A) Objectivity
(B) Reliability
(C) Validity
(D) Comprehensiveness
Ans: B
57. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer using the codes given below :
List – I List – II
i. Achievement test a. Predictive validity
ii. Aptitude test b. Content validity
iii. Personality test c. Criterion related validity
iv. Performance test d. Concurrent validity
e. Construct validity
Codes :
i ii iii iv
(A) b c d a
(B) a b e c
(C) b a e d
(D) d b c e
Ans: C
58. The main purpose of formative evaluation is
(A) To reduce the burden of content evaluation
(B) To have continuous evaluation
(C) To assess the extent to which students have learnt
(D) To help students achieve more
Ans: D
59. Arrange the following in a procedurally correct order and select the correct code :
a. Item Analysis
b. Item writing
c. Item selection
d. Item tryout
e. Reliability
Code :
(A) a c b d e
(B) b d a c e
(C) e b d a c
(D) b a d e c
Ans: B
60. A power test is so called for its emphasis on screening the
(A) inclinations of examiners
(B) interests of examinee
(C) ability of the examinee
(D) perspective of the examinee
Ans: C
61. While using the Flander’s Interaction Analysis the focus is on
(A) Class climate
(B) Learner Behaviour
(C) Teacher Behaviour
(D) Class interaction
Ans: C
62. The programmed instruction uses the learning paradigm of
(A) Classical conditioning
(B) Operant conditioning
(C) Instrumental conditioning
(D) Instructional conditioning
Ans: B
63. Which of the following will be the preferred measurement indicator of Criterion Referenced Test (CRT) ?
(A) Percentile ranks
(B) Standard scores
(C) Bench marking
(D) Deviation scores
Ans: C
64. What is the correct sequence in the evolution of distance education movement in India ?
(A) Correspondence courses, distance learning, open learning, open universities
(B) Correspondence courses, open learning E-learning, distance courses
(C) Home delivery, correspondence courses, open learning, virtual learning
(D) Home delivery, open learning, correspondence courses, virtual learning
Ans: C
65. A teacher reflects on the attitude of his/her students towards the subject taught by him or her in the class. This is an activity suitable at
(A) Pre-active stage of learning
(B) Interactive stage of learning
(C) Post active stage of learning
(D) Intuitive stage of learning
Ans: C
66. Sign language is a
(A) proper language
(B) proper script
(C) dialect
(D) language without grammar
Ans: A
67. Education intervention for hearing impaired children involve
(A) Language development
(B) Curriculum adaptation
(C) Concept development
(D) All the above
Ans: D
68. Oralism is
(A) Oral speech
(B) Multisensory cueing
(C) Oral mode of auditory training
(D) ability to talk comfortably
Ans: C
69. When an individual with multiple cognitive disabilities has extraordinary proficiency in one isolated skill, this is known as ?
(A) Reunman syndrome
(B) Asperger Ability
(C) Intellectual Isolation
(D) Savant syndrome
Ans: D
70. On the basis of research studies, it has been generally observed that problem students can be dealt with most effectively through use of
(A) Punishments
(B) Rewards
(C) Correctional feedback
(D) Failure
Ans: C
71. Identify the pair of institutions which is not directly responsible for the professional growth of education in India.
(A) NCERT and SCERT
(B) DIET and IASE
(C) NCTE and UGC
(D) CSIR and ICSSR
Ans: D
72. National Curriculum framework for Teacher Education in India (2009) was developed by
(A) NCERT
(B) NUEPA
(C) NCTE
(D) NAAC
Ans: C
73. Faculty Improvement Programme is meant for
(A) Primary school teachers
(B) Pre-primary teachers
(C) Secondary school teachers
(D) College and university teachers
Ans: D
74. The purpose of establishing the NCTE is to
(A) Universalisation of education
(B) To improve the quality of teacher education
(C) Empowerment of teachers in India
(D) To encourage educational research
Ans: B
75. Indirectness in teacher’s behaviour is related to
(A) Motivation in the class
(B) Involvement of peer groups
(C) Learning outcomes of students
(D) Effectiveness of teacher presentation
Ans: C
(A) Pre-active stage of learning
(B) Interactive stage of learning
(C) Post active stage of learning
(D) Intuitive stage of learning
Ans: C
66. Sign language is a
(A) proper language
(B) proper script
(C) dialect
(D) language without grammar
Ans: A
67. Education intervention for hearing impaired children involve
(A) Language development
(B) Curriculum adaptation
(C) Concept development
(D) All the above
Ans: D
68. Oralism is
(A) Oral speech
(B) Multisensory cueing
(C) Oral mode of auditory training
(D) ability to talk comfortably
Ans: C
69. When an individual with multiple cognitive disabilities has extraordinary proficiency in one isolated skill, this is known as ?
(A) Reunman syndrome
(B) Asperger Ability
(C) Intellectual Isolation
(D) Savant syndrome
Ans: D
70. On the basis of research studies, it has been generally observed that problem students can be dealt with most effectively through use of
(A) Punishments
(B) Rewards
(C) Correctional feedback
(D) Failure
Ans: C
71. Identify the pair of institutions which is not directly responsible for the professional growth of education in India.
(A) NCERT and SCERT
(B) DIET and IASE
(C) NCTE and UGC
(D) CSIR and ICSSR
Ans: D
72. National Curriculum framework for Teacher Education in India (2009) was developed by
(A) NCERT
(B) NUEPA
(C) NCTE
(D) NAAC
Ans: C
73. Faculty Improvement Programme is meant for
(A) Primary school teachers
(B) Pre-primary teachers
(C) Secondary school teachers
(D) College and university teachers
Ans: D
74. The purpose of establishing the NCTE is to
(A) Universalisation of education
(B) To improve the quality of teacher education
(C) Empowerment of teachers in India
(D) To encourage educational research
Ans: B
75. Indirectness in teacher’s behaviour is related to
(A) Motivation in the class
(B) Involvement of peer groups
(C) Learning outcomes of students
(D) Effectiveness of teacher presentation
Ans: C
76. According to psycho-analysis theory of personality, neurotic disorders are caused by
(A) Repression of desires
(B) Inactivity of libido
(C) Role of unconscious mind
(D) All of these
Ans: A
77. Which of the following does not belong to the category of non probability sample ?
(A) Quota sample
(B) Multi-stage sample
(C) Purposive sample
(D) Incidental sample
Ans: B
78. The research proposals sent to research institutes for financial assistance must have
(A) The whole plan and procedure
(B) Budget requirements and time schedule
(C) Definite objectives of research
(D) None of the above
Ans: B
79. Which of the following is not an approach of analysis of qualitative data ?
(A) Logical Analysis
(B) Criterion Analysis
(C) Content Analysis
(D) Inductive Analysis
Ans: B
80. Internal criticism is done
(A) to verify the accuracy of the source.
(B) to verify the authenticity of the source.
(C) Both of these
(D) None of these
Ans: A
81. Which of the following commissions suggested silent meditation as a part of moral values ?
(A) Secondary Education Commission
(B) University Education Commission
(C) National Education Commission
(D) Indian Education Commission
Ans: B
(A) Repression of desires
(B) Inactivity of libido
(C) Role of unconscious mind
(D) All of these
Ans: A
77. Which of the following does not belong to the category of non probability sample ?
(A) Quota sample
(B) Multi-stage sample
(C) Purposive sample
(D) Incidental sample
Ans: B
78. The research proposals sent to research institutes for financial assistance must have
(A) The whole plan and procedure
(B) Budget requirements and time schedule
(C) Definite objectives of research
(D) None of the above
Ans: B
79. Which of the following is not an approach of analysis of qualitative data ?
(A) Logical Analysis
(B) Criterion Analysis
(C) Content Analysis
(D) Inductive Analysis
Ans: B
80. Internal criticism is done
(A) to verify the accuracy of the source.
(B) to verify the authenticity of the source.
(C) Both of these
(D) None of these
Ans: A
81. Which of the following commissions suggested silent meditation as a part of moral values ?
(A) Secondary Education Commission
(B) University Education Commission
(C) National Education Commission
(D) Indian Education Commission
Ans: B
82. According to psycho-analysis theory of personality, neurotic disorders are caused by
(A) Repression of desires
(B) Inactivity of libido
(C) Role of unconscious mind
(D) All of these
Ans: A
83. Which of the following does not belong to the category of non probability sample ?
(A) Quota sample
(B) Multi-stage sample
(C) Purposive sample
(D) Incidental sample
Ans: B
84. The research proposals sent to research institutes for financial assistance must have
(A) The whole plan and procedure
(B) Budget requirements and time schedule
(C) Definite objectives of research
(D) None of the above
Ans: B
85. Which of the following is not an approach of analysis of qualitative data ?
(A) Logical Analysis
(B) Criterion Analysis
(C) Content Analysis
(D) Inductive Analysis
Ans: B
86. Internal criticism is done
(A) to verify the accuracy of the source.
(B) to verify the authenticity of the source.
(C) Both of these
(D) None of these
Ans: A
87. Which of the following commissions suggested silent meditation as a part of moral values ?
(A) Secondary Education Commission
(B) University Education Commission
(C) National Education Commission
(D) Indian Education Commission
Ans: B
(A) Repression of desires
(B) Inactivity of libido
(C) Role of unconscious mind
(D) All of these
Ans: A
83. Which of the following does not belong to the category of non probability sample ?
(A) Quota sample
(B) Multi-stage sample
(C) Purposive sample
(D) Incidental sample
Ans: B
84. The research proposals sent to research institutes for financial assistance must have
(A) The whole plan and procedure
(B) Budget requirements and time schedule
(C) Definite objectives of research
(D) None of the above
Ans: B
85. Which of the following is not an approach of analysis of qualitative data ?
(A) Logical Analysis
(B) Criterion Analysis
(C) Content Analysis
(D) Inductive Analysis
Ans: B
86. Internal criticism is done
(A) to verify the accuracy of the source.
(B) to verify the authenticity of the source.
(C) Both of these
(D) None of these
Ans: A
87. Which of the following commissions suggested silent meditation as a part of moral values ?
(A) Secondary Education Commission
(B) University Education Commission
(C) National Education Commission
(D) Indian Education Commission
Ans: B
88. Which of the following is described as Magna-Carta of Indian Education ?
(A) Sargent Commission
(B) Wood’s Despatch
(C) Macaulay Minutes
(D) Hunter Commission
Ans: B
89. “Rising knowledge to wisdom is real education” was said by
(A) Rigveda
(B) Chhandogya Upanishad
(C) Samaveda
(D) Bhagvadh Geeta
Ans: B
90. The Oriental School of Thought is related to
(A) knowledge of science
(B) classical literature
(C) conservation of fashion
(D) learning of natives
Ans: B
91. ‘Leviathan’ was written by
(A) Locke
(B) Hobbes
(C) Rousseau
(D) Hegel
Ans: B
92. ‘Project is a whole-hearted purposeful activity proceeding on a social environment”, it was defined by
(A) John Dewey
(B) Ballard
(C) Kilpatrick
(D) Adamson
Ans: C
93. Who said that the school be made as miniature society ?
(A) Skinner
(B) Thorndike
(C) Herbert
(D) Dewey
Ans: D
94. ‘Socialization’ is a process by which the individual is adapted to his
(A) classroom environment
(B) social environment
(C) political environment
(D) cultural environment
Ans: B
95. The movement from one social class to another is known as
(A) social status
(B) social control
(C) social change
(D) social mobility
Ans: D
96. ‘Cultural Lag’ is the term used by
(A) Ogburn
(B) Pyne
(C) Weber
(D) Marx
Ans: A
97. District Primary Education Programme (DPEP) was started in
(A) 1990
(B) 1994
(C) 1998
(D) 1996
Ans: B
98. Supervision is a continuous activity whereas Inspection is a
(A) general activity in a common place
(B) special activity in a given moment
(C) complex activity in a situation
(D) specific activity in a specific time
Ans: D
99. Who propounded the ‘self’ theory of personality ?
(A) Kretschmar
(B) Allport
(C) Eysenck
(D) Roger
Ans: D
100. Match the following List – I with List – II in correct order :
List – I List – II
a. Classical conditioning i. Kohler
b. Drive reduction ii. Hull
c. Sign Gestalt learning iii. Pavlov
d. Learning by insight iv. Skinner
v. Tolman
Codes :
a b c d
(A) iv ii v i
(B) iii ii v i
(C) iv ii i v
(D) iii ii i v
Ans: B
(A) Sargent Commission
(B) Wood’s Despatch
(C) Macaulay Minutes
(D) Hunter Commission
Ans: B
89. “Rising knowledge to wisdom is real education” was said by
(A) Rigveda
(B) Chhandogya Upanishad
(C) Samaveda
(D) Bhagvadh Geeta
Ans: B
90. The Oriental School of Thought is related to
(A) knowledge of science
(B) classical literature
(C) conservation of fashion
(D) learning of natives
Ans: B
91. ‘Leviathan’ was written by
(A) Locke
(B) Hobbes
(C) Rousseau
(D) Hegel
Ans: B
92. ‘Project is a whole-hearted purposeful activity proceeding on a social environment”, it was defined by
(A) John Dewey
(B) Ballard
(C) Kilpatrick
(D) Adamson
Ans: C
93. Who said that the school be made as miniature society ?
(A) Skinner
(B) Thorndike
(C) Herbert
(D) Dewey
Ans: D
94. ‘Socialization’ is a process by which the individual is adapted to his
(A) classroom environment
(B) social environment
(C) political environment
(D) cultural environment
Ans: B
95. The movement from one social class to another is known as
(A) social status
(B) social control
(C) social change
(D) social mobility
Ans: D
96. ‘Cultural Lag’ is the term used by
(A) Ogburn
(B) Pyne
(C) Weber
(D) Marx
Ans: A
97. District Primary Education Programme (DPEP) was started in
(A) 1990
(B) 1994
(C) 1998
(D) 1996
Ans: B
98. Supervision is a continuous activity whereas Inspection is a
(A) general activity in a common place
(B) special activity in a given moment
(C) complex activity in a situation
(D) specific activity in a specific time
Ans: D
99. Who propounded the ‘self’ theory of personality ?
(A) Kretschmar
(B) Allport
(C) Eysenck
(D) Roger
Ans: D
100. Match the following List – I with List – II in correct order :
List – I List – II
a. Classical conditioning i. Kohler
b. Drive reduction ii. Hull
c. Sign Gestalt learning iii. Pavlov
d. Learning by insight iv. Skinner
v. Tolman
Codes :
a b c d
(A) iv ii v i
(B) iii ii v i
(C) iv ii i v
(D) iii ii i v
Ans: B