1 . ____________ tests measure the extent of students learning in a given content area.

A. Aptitude B. Diagnostic

C. Readiness D. Achievement
Answer & Explanation
Answer: D
Explanation:
The most common type of achievement test is a standardized test developed to measure skills and
knowledge learned in a given grade level.
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2 . "Anything can be taught at any stage of development", was said by ______

A. Jean Piaget B. Jerome Bruner

C. David Ausubel D. Albert Bandura

Answer & Explanation
Answer: B
Explanation:
Jerome Seymour Bruner is an American psychologist who has made significant contributions to human
cognitive psychology and cognitive learning theory in educational psychology.
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3 . _______ is the degree to which a test measures what it is supposed to measure?

A. Validity B. Usability

C. Reliability D. Objectivity
Answer & Explanation
Answer: A
Explanation:
Validity comprehends the entire experimental concept. It helps to establish if the results obtained meet
all the requirements of the scientific research method used.
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4 . __________means reinforcing each small step towards a desired goal or behaviour.

A. Cuing B. Shaping

C. Prompting D. Positive practice

Answer & Explanation
Answer: B
Explanation:
Shaping - a conditioning paradigm which is primarily used in the experimental analysis of behaviour.
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5 . If a student is rude to you, which strategy would you adopt as a teacher?

A.Punish the student

B. Argue with the student

C. Express shock at such behaviour

D.Remind the student of classroom rules

Answer & Explanation
Answer: D
Explanation:
To prevent irritating classroom behaviours, a teacher should adopt acceptable classroom rules and
periodically review them until the students can successfully adhere.
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6 . What will be the IQ of a 25 years old boy whose mental age is 16?

A. 50 B. 64

C. 75 D. 100
Answer & Explanation
Answer: B
Explanation:
IQ = (Mental age/ Chronological age) X 100
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7 . Social change would bring a change in which of the following?

A.Human relationship

B. Structure of the society

C. Attitudes, ideals and values

D.All of the above

Answer & Explanation
Answer: D
Explanation:
All of the above
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8 . Which of the following are the characteristics of a person with scientific attitude?

A. Brevity B. Objectivity

C. Adventure D. Sharp memory

Answer & Explanation
Answer: B
Explanation:
Objectivity means the state or quality of being true even outside of a subject's individual biases,
interpretations, feelings, and imaginings.
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9 . The concept of 'SUPW' was elucidated by _______

A.Adiseshiah Committee

B. Ramamurthi Committee

C. Sampurnanand Committee

D.Ishwar Bhai Patel Review Committee

Answer & Explanation
Answer: D
Explanation:
Ishwar Bhai Patel Review Committee
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10 . Who became the first Minister of Education in the Indian government?

A. Shri M. C. Chagla
B. Dr. K. L. Shrimali
C. Shri Humayun Kabir
D. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
Answer & Explanation
Answer: D
Explanation:
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
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11 . On which list is education in Indian Constitution?

A.State list

B. Central list

C. Concurrent list

D.None of the above

Answer & Explanation

Answer: C

Explanation:

Education including technical education, medical education and universities, vocational and technical
training of labour are there on this list.

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12 . Computer Assisted Instruction is based on ________ principle

A.Operant Conditioning

B. Classical Conditioning

C. Pavlovian Conditioning

D.Respondent Conditioning

Answer & Explanation

Answer: A

Explanation:

Operant Conditioning
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13 . Which of the following is Doordarshan's Educational Television Channel?

A. Vidya B. Gurukul

C. Gyan Bharati D. Gyan Darshan

Answer & Explanation

Answer: D

Explanation:

Gyan Darshan was launched on January 26, 2000.

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14 . Which of the following affects an individual's development at a given time?

A.Their experiences

B. Inherited potentitalities

C. Interaction of nature and nurture

D.Social pressure on the individual

Answer & Explanation

Answer: C

Explanation:

The process of early brain development is constantly modified by environmental influences.

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15 . For __________, 'Experimentation' the standard procedure to know the truth?

A.Science

B. Geography

C. Archeology

D.Public Administration

Answer & Explanation

Answer: A

Explanation:

The purpose of an experiment is to determine whether observations agree or conflict with the
predictions derived from a hypothesis.

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16 . The _____ amendement got "Fundamental Duties" added to the Constitution of India?

A. 41st Amendment B. 42nd Amendment

C. 43rd Amendment D. 44th Amendment

Answer & Explanation

Answer: B

Explanation:

The "Fundamental Duties"•were added by the 42nd Amendment in 1976.

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17 . Cause and effect relationships are studied by _____ studies.

A. Clinical B. Comparative

C. Experimental D. Developmental

Answer & Explanation

Answer: C
Explanation:

Experimental

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18 . The development of a student's personality is affected the most by __________.

A.Discipline at institute

B. Emotional climate at home

C. Inherited assets and liabilities

D.Social orientation of peers and elders

Answer & Explanation

Answer: B

Explanation:

Feelings of physical safety and emotional security are vitally important for the development of student.
Students feel free to express themselves and explore their physical, intellectual, and social environments
when these are present.

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19 . Which of the following situations would the best for maximum transfer of learning?

A.Similar tasks requiring different responses

B. Similar tasks requiring the same response

C. Different tasks requiring different responses

D.Different tasks requiring the same response

Answer & Explanation

Answer: D

Explanation:

The behavioural approach to transfer is based upon the issue of similarities and differences in learning
and the transfer situation.

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20 . Which one of the following is the most important elements in teaching?

A.Subject matter

B. Student's knowledge

C. Teaching techniques and aids used

D.Relationship between teachers and students

Answer & Explanation

Answer: D

Explanation:

Improving students' relationships with teachers has important, positive and long-lasting implications for
students' academic and social development.

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21 . You want to ensure participation of more students in class. Which of the following methods of
teaching would you adopt?

A. Role-play B. Recitation

C. Discussion D. Demonstration

Answer & Explanation

Answer: C

Explanation:

Using discussions as a primary teaching method allows to stimulate critical thinking.

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22 . To make learning effective, a goal must be meaningful in terms ______

A.Intellectual ideas

B. Standards of others

C. Objectives of the curriculum

D.The needs and purposes of students

Answer & Explanation

Answer: D

Explanation:

Teacher creates learning environments where students are active participants as individuals and as
members of collaborative groups.

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23 . Which of the following items of information are important about students to motivate them for
studies?

A.Personality

B. Learning style

C. Socio-cultural background

D.All of the above

Answer & Explanation

Answer: D

Explanation:

Learning styles in education are the systematic differences in individuals' natural or habitual pattern of
acquiring and processing information in learning situations. Openness, carefulness, agreeableness are
some of the personality traits.

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24 . ________ is the process in which you identify the common aspects or basic relationships in a
variety of specific situations?

A. Reasoning B. Abstraction

C. Generalization D. Problem Solving

Answer & Explanation

Answer: C

Explanation:

A generalization of a concept is an extension of the concept to less-specific criteria. It is a foundational

element of logic and human reasoning.

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25 . If you want to improve the ability to observe in children, which of the following would you
recommend?

A.Sharpening the senses

B. Training mental faculties

C. Generating interest in subject

D.Developing a framework for experiences

Answer & Explanation

Answer: B

Explanation:

The mind consist of 'Faculties' such as memory, observation, perception, reasoning, will, judgment, etc.

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26 . _______ is the apex institution involved in the planned and coordinated development of the teacher
education system in the country.
A. UGC B. NCTE

C. NCERT D. None of these

Answer & Explanation

Answer: B

Explanation:

The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) came into existence as a statutory body on August
17, 1995.

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27 . What makes an adolescent revolt against Authority?

A.He thinks that he is mature enough

B. He thinks that he is intelligent enough

C. He believes that he does not need any advice

D.His want for recognition and independence of thought and action

Answer & Explanation

Answer: D

Explanation:

His want for recognition and independence of thought and action

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28 . You want to develop cooperation and team spirit in students? Which activities would you propose?

A. Art B. Quiz

C. Debate D. Project work

Answer & Explanation

Answer: D

Explanation:

Cooperative learning methods is one of the examples of Group Activities involving teamwork.

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29 . What is the main purpose of punishment to students?

A.Reform the offender

B. Demonstrate authority

C. Protect others from doing the same

D.Retaliate for the wrong that has been done

Answer & Explanation

Answer: A

Explanation:

It is a form of moral education. The offender is punished so that he will learn that what he did was
wrong, and apply this lesson to his life in the future.

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30 . Why is Environment Awareness necessary at all stages of education?

A.Important for human survival

B. Environment varies from region to region

C. Man must control and change environment

D.None of the above

Answer & Explanation

Answer: B

Explanation:

Environmental awareness is to understand the fragility of our environment.

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