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1. Hegel’s Philosophy is also described as ………….
(A) Subjective idealism
(B) Absolute idealism
(C) Critical idealism
(D) Idealism
2. According to ……….. to prepare a student to struggle for existence is the aim of education.
(A) Physical naturalism
(B) Bio-naturalism
(C) Mechanical naturalism
(D) Ideal naturalism
3. To attain control over desire, anger and sexual urge is the basic principle of …………
(A) Buddhism
(B) Vedanta
(C) Jainism
(D) Upanishadic
4. As per ………….. philosophy empirical knowledge is true knowledge.
(A) Sankhya
(B) Vedanta
(C) Upanishad
(D) Buddhist
5. Which of the following is not a factor affecting social change ?
(A) Control factors
(B) Technological factors
(C) Cultural factors
(D) Education
6. The institutional change of making special provisions for the upliftment of disadvantaged sections of the society is aimed at ………….
(A) Social mobility
(B) Social stratification
(C) Social tensions
(D) Social control
7. The institutions set up for the gifted children from rural areas is known as …………
(A) Ashram Shala
(B) Sakhar Shala
(C) Navodaya Vidyalaya
(D) Kendriya Vidyalaya
8. Social equity …………….
(A) is the same as equality
(B) implies that all the resources are distributed equally to all the sections of the society
(C) implies distribution of resources as per the needs and wants of different sections of the society
(D) implies distribution of resources to different sections of the society as per merit
9. ‘A child is measured against his own progress rather than in terms of achievement of others.’ This is main characteristic of …………
(A) Project method
(B) Winnetka plan
(C) Dalton plan
(D) Activity programme
10. ‘Arya is too short in height.’ This may be because of less secretion of hormones from ………….
(A) Adrenal glands
(B) Thyroid glands
(C) Pituitary glands
(D) Gonads
11. Now-a-days, Virat likes adventure and arguing about religious faith and traditions. Then he may be at the ………… stage of development.
(A) Early childhood
(B) Later childhood
(C) Adolescence
(D) Adult
12. According to Sternberg the correct sequence of information processing is …………
(A) Encoding — Inferring —Mapping — Application —Justification — Response
(B) Response — Encoding —Inferring — Mapping —Application — Justification
(C) Encoding — Mapping —Inferring — Application —Justification — Response
(D) Response — Application —Mapping — Inferring —Justification — Encoding
13. From the following tests …………….. is not included in Bhatia’s Battery of Performance tests.
(A) Koh’s Block design test
(B) Alexander’s Pass along test
(C) Immediate memory test
(D) Picture drawing test
14. Which of the following statements is not true about the intelligence ?
(A) Intelligence is hereditary
(B) Intelligence can be increased by achieving knowledge
(C) Intelligence is not dependent upon caste, religion or creed
(D) We observe more percentage of genius and idiots in males with respective to women
15. ‘Geeta always complains about her neighbours and says they are jealous about her progress.’’ She may be using …………. type of defense mechanism.
(A) Delusion
(B) Displacement
(C) Projection
(D) Sublimation
16. If we accept trait theory of personality, then …………… method or technique will be more relevant to assess the personality.
(A) Projective technique
(B) Self report
(C) Self disclosure
(D) Rating scale
17. To test honesty ……………. tool will be more relevant.
(A) Questionnaire
(B) Observation
(C) Situational tests
(D) Rating scale
18. The specific function of educational guidance for elementary students is …………
(A) Assisting pupils to select courses and activities
(B) Assisting pupils to make appraisal of the abilities, aptitudes, skills and interests
(C) Assisting pupils to make a proper beginning of their educational life
(D) Assisting pupils in the development of good study habits and in their educational progress
19. The follow up service is regarded as a part of …………..
(A) Placement
(B) Guidance
(C) Job satisfaction
(D) Sociometry
20. Objective information for guidance and counselling can be collected by using …………
(A) Researcher made tests
(B) Standardised tests
(C) Achievements tests
(D) Diagnostic tests
| NIOS | PGT |
| IGNOU | Interview |
| UGC NET | Aptitude |
| TGT |
21. Convenience sampling is also called as ………..
(A) Purposive sampling
(B) Quota sampling
(C) Judgemental sampling
(D) Accidental sampling
22. A researcher used a list of population and randomly selected a name on the list. He then selected each ‘K’ th individual on the list to the desired sample size. The researcher has used …………… technique of sampling.
(A) Simple random sampling
(B) Stratified random sampling
(C) Cluster sampling
(D) Systematic sampling
23. For hypothesis to be testable, the variables must be ………..
(A) Different
(B) Conceptually defined
(C) Operationally defined
(D) Must be defined according to dictionary
24. A researcher has planned to draw sample randomly. Further he wants to increase reliability of data. Which of the following will help him ?
(A) Analyzing data by using parametric statistics
(B) Computing higher statistics
(C) Collecting data using standardised test
(D) Increasing sample size
25. Which of the following is not a feature of quantitative research ?
(A) Focus on explanation
(B) Comparison with predictions and past researches
(C) Predetermined instruments
(D) Image or text data
26. The key question addressed in Ethnography studies is ……………
(A) What are the characteristics of a particular phenomenon ?
(B) How do people understand their everyday activities in order to behave in socially accepted ways ?
(C) What are the cultural patterns of the groups in natural setting ?
(D) How do people construct meanings by interacting with others ?
27. ‘Relationship between ‘Emotional Intelligence’ and ‘Job satisfaction of teachers.’ This is an example of ……..
(A) Correlational research
(B) Status research
(C) Ex post facto research
(D) Causal comparative research
28. A researcher conducted an experimental study for a duration of four months in a school. Many students dropped out of the study, altering the composition of the experimental groups. This threat to internal validity of the research is due to :
(A) History
(B) Maturation
(C) Testing
(D) Mortality
29. Which of the following is not an example of Distance Education ?
(A) Classroom interaction
(B) Online courses
(C) Web-based learning
(D) Project-based learning
30. The experts who guide students during the contact sessions are called as ……….
(A) Instructors
(B) Counsellors
(C) Teachers
(D) Guides
31. Vocational Education involves two important components of …………..
(A) Practical work and training
(B) Skills and theory
(C) Theory and fieldwork
(D) Fieldwork and skills
32. The concept of minimum levels of learning (MLL) curriculum covers ……………. for the first five years of primary schooling.
(A) Mother Tongue + Maths + Social Science + English
(B) Mother Tongue + Maths + Social Science + Science
(C) Mother Tongue + Maths + English + Science
(D) Mother Tongue + Maths + Social Science + English
33. While developing curriculum Charles Taylor focuses on ………….
(A) Developing reasoning power
(B) Setting objectives
(C) Interests and needs of the child
(D) Making ideal citizen
34. Feedback is the main function of …………….. evaluation.
(A) Summative
(B) Formative
(C) Critical
(D) Practical
35. Supervision as a process emphasises :
(A) Stimulating and motivating teachers
(B) Administration of the institution
(C) Development of curriculum
(D) Giving feedback through inspection
36. ‘‘Employees are motivated by sociopsychological needs and economic incentives.’’ This is an assumption of :
(A) Human Relations School
(B) Behavioural Science Approach
(C) Administrative Management
(D) Systems Approach
37. The principle of dualism in institutional planning includes :
(A) Improvement and development
(B) Co-operation effort
(C) Short-term and long-term goals
(D) Need-based and goal-oriented functions
38. The following is not an educational planning approach :
(A) Social Demand Approach
(B) Human Relations Approach
(C) Manpower Planning Approach
(D) Cost-Benefit Approach
39. The following is a tool to measure leadership :
(A) OHI
(B) OCDQ
(C) LBDQ
(D) MBTI
40. One application of the systems approach is :
(A) Leadership
(B) Counselling
(C) Supervision
(D) PERT
41. Modern-day supervision is concerned with …………..
(A) Direction
(B) Improvement of performance
(C) Control
(D) Fact-finding
42. Taylor’s principles do not include the following :
(A) Functional supervision
(B) Division of work
(C) Scientific job analysis
(D) Selection of personnel
43. Dr. Patil prepared an achievement test for VII Standard. It should have …………..
(A) Predictive validity
(B) Logical validity
(C) Content validity
(D) Construct validity
44. A standardised test is one in which ………… have been fixed.
(A) procedure, apparatus and acceptability
(B) purpose, apparatus and norms
(C) procedure, apparatus and scoring
(D) purpose, apparatus and cost
45. Ramesh has collected numerical data. He wants to compute coefficient of correlation using computer. For this purpose he should use …………
(A) Microsoft Word
(B) Microsoft Excel
(C) Microsoft Paint
(D) Microsoft PowerPoint
46. The origin on ………….. scale is an absolute zero.
(A) Nominal
(B) Ordinal
(C) Interval
(D) Ratio
47. Reliability is ……………….
(A) necessary but not sufficient condition for validity
(B) not a necessary condition for validity
(C) necessary and sufficient condition for validity
(D) not sufficient condition for validity
48. If chronological age of a child is 10 years and mental age 12 years 6 months, then IQ = …….
(A) 55.55
(B) 80
(C) 125
(D) 180
49. Numerical, graphic, standard and cumulative points are ‘categories of :
(A) projective technique
(B) rating scale
(C) check list
(D) observation schedule
50. Evaluation is concerned with the ………….
(A) appraisal of achievement and its improvement
(B) assessment of tests and its importance
(C) assessment of personality and its improvement
(D) appraisal of intelligence and its importance
51. Evaluation of a lesson pertains to ……………
(A) Interactive stage
(B) Postactive stage
(C) Preactive stage
(D) Intermediate stage
52. A teacher tries to develop his student’s handwriting. This is an example of :
(A) Teaching
(B) Instruction
(C) Conditioning
(D) training
53. Lesson note is an example of :
(A) Hardware
(B) Software
(C) Teaching tool
(D) Support system
54. For teaching social issues …………. model of teaching will be appropriate.
(A) Concept attainment
(B) Advance organizer
(C) Role play
(D) Inquiry training
55. More freedom is given to students in ……………… type of programmed instruction.
(A) Linear
(B) Branching
(C) Example-rule
(D) Rule-example
56. Students after studying at home come to the study centre to satisfy their queries from the teacher. This is ……….
(A) Lecturing
(B) Guidance
(C) Counselling
(D) Simplification
57. When teaching is done to achieve synthesis level of cognition. This is teaching at ……………. level.
(A) Memory
(B) Understanding
(C) Application
(D) Reflective thinking
58. The feature of you tube is ……………
(A) Word processing
(B) Whole class chat
(C) Media sharing
(D) Group conferencing
59. The philosophy of integration has emerged as an antithesis of …………..
(A) Inclusion
(B) Segregation
(C) Mainstreaming
(D) Normalization
60. A mentally retarded child who attains intellectual level comparable to a normal six-year old is included in the ………… category.
(A) Profound mental retardation
(B) Severe mental retardation
(C) Moderate mental retardation
(D) Mild mental retardation
61. Neha always forgets to add the carry over digit while doing addition. This is a characteristic of …………
(A) Dyslexia
(B) Dyscalculia
(C) Dysgraphia
(D) Dyspraxia
62. An individual in the ………….. age group convicted by court for violating the provisions of the Children’s Act, IPC and Cr.P.C. is termed as delinquent.
(A) 5—16
(B) 6—17
(C) 7—18
(D) 8—19
63. Acceleration of gifted students can be achieved by …………..
(A) Projects and activity oriented home assignments
(B) Ability grouping
(C) Extra courses
(D) Special guidance classes
64. Orthopaedically handicapped are ………….. children having some deformities.
(A) Abnormal
(B) Normal
(C) below normal
(D) learning disabled
65. A mental by which Hearing impaired are taught to use normal gestures to represent words, ideas and concepts is ……………
(A) Finger spelling
(B) Cued speech
(C) Sign language
(D) Total communication
66. Mobility training is most suitable and useful for …………
(A) Hearing impaired
(B) Gifted
(C) Visually impaired
(D) Mentally retarded
67. Which of the following national bodies are intended to prepare teachers for special schools ?
(A) NCTE and RCI
(B) NCTE and UGC
(C) NCTE and NCERT
(D) NCTE and BCI
68. Teacher will be effective for students learning of he/she is a ………….
(A) Researcher
(B) Facilitator
(C) Instructor
(D) evaluator
69. UGC orientation and refresher courses are offered in ……………..
(A) Teacher education colleges
(B) Academic staff colleges
(C) Degree colleges
(D) Post-graduation colleges
70. DIET, CTE and IASE’s were established on the recommendations of :
(A) NPE—1986
(B) Kothari Commission, 1964-66
(C) National Knowledge Commission
(D) RTE-2009 Act
71. Sam Pitroda served as ……………
(A) NCTE—Chairperson
(B) NCERT—Director
(C) UGC—Chairman
(D) NKC—Chairman
72. ‘‘Teacher education for the 21st Century—A Study.’’ The above research problem is from …………. area of teacher education.
(A) Policy in teacher education
(B) Teacher effectiveness through education
(C) Teacher education for special schools
(D) Inservice teacher education
73. Peer appraisal of colleagues is a feature of ………… type of appraisal interview.
(A) Judgemental
(B) Laissez-faire
(C) Managerial
(D) Developmental
74. Web based instruction is an innovative approach to teacher education does not have the following feature :
(A) Teacher’s role as a facilitator
(B) Flexible entry point
(C) Individualized for learner
(D) Structured instruction
