Unit - 1

1. Concept, Objectives, and Levels of Teaching

1. What are the three levels of teaching?
a) Primary, Secondary, Higher
b) Memory, Understanding, Reflective ✅
c) Verbal, Written, Practical
d) Passive, Active, Creative
2. Which level of teaching focuses on rote memorization?
a) Reflective
b) Understanding
c) Memory ✅
d) Analytical
3. Reflective teaching aims to develop:
a) Logical reasoning and problem-solving ✅
b) Memorization skills
c) Repetitive learning
d) Physical abilities
4. The primary objective of teaching is to:
a) Impose knowledge on students
b) Facilitate learning and skill development ✅
c) Ensure students pass exams
d) Maintain discipline
5. Which of the following is a characteristic of effective teaching?
a) Encouraging critical thinking ✅
b) Promoting memorization without understanding
c) Using only traditional lecture methods
d) Focusing only on examination performance
6. Understanding level of teaching emphasizes:
a) Recalling facts
b) Analyzing and applying knowledge ✅
c) Imitating teacher’s instructions
d) Mechanical learning
7. Memory-level teaching is best suited for:
a) Conceptual learning
b) Higher-order thinking
c) Early childhood education ✅
d) Professional courses
8. Which teaching method is most suitable for reflective level teaching?
a) Lecture method
b) Inquiry-based learning ✅
c) Dictation
d) Direct instruction
9. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of good teaching?
a) Encouraging passive learning ✅
 b) Adapting to learners' needs
c) Using interactive methods
d) Promoting creativity
10. Teaching is effective when:
a) The teacher dominates the class
b) Students participate actively ✅
c) Only textbooks are used
d) Exams are the only focus

2. Learner’s Characteristics
11. Adolescent learners are often characterized by:
a) Emotional instability ✅
b) Lack of social skills
c) Fully developed cognitive skills
d) Complete independence from teachers
12. Which of the following is an academic characteristic of adolescent learners?
a) Rote memorization
b) Development of abstract thinking ✅
c) Inability to grasp concepts
d) Lack of curiosity
13. Adult learners usually prefer:
a) Passive learning
b) Lecture-based learning
c) Self-directed and practical learning ✅
d) Memorization techniques
14. Individual differences among learners can be due to:
a) Cognitive abilities
b) Socio-economic background
c) Learning styles
d) All of the above ✅
15. Social development in adolescent learners involves:
a) Increased dependence on parents
b) Peer influence and identity formation ✅
c) Complete emotional stability
d) Reduced communication skills
16. Which of the following is a key emotional characteristic of adolescent learners?
a) High emotional stability
b) Increased self-awareness and mood swings ✅
c) Complete independence in decision-making
d) Low self-confidence
17. Which is an important characteristic of adult learners?
a) Lack of motivation
b) High dependency on teachers
c) Goal-oriented learning ✅
d) Learning only for grades
 18. Cognitive development in adolescent learners includes:
a) Logical reasoning and critical thinking ✅
b) Dependence on direct instructions
c) Memorizing facts without understanding
d) Lack of problem-solving ability
19. What is the most common social influence on adolescents?
a) Parents
b) Teachers
c) Peers ✅
d) Books
20. Which factor greatly influences the learning style of individuals?
a) Intelligence level
b) Motivation
c) Cultural background
d) All of the above ✅

3. Factors Affecting Teaching

21. Which of the following is a teacher-related factor affecting teaching?
a) Classroom size
b) Teaching style and subject knowledge ✅
c) Availability of textbooks
d) Infrastructure
22. The effectiveness of teaching is influenced by:
a) Learner’s motivation and readiness ✅
b) Teacher’s strictness
c) Number of exams
d) Rigid syllabus
23. Instructional facilities include:
a) Books, projectors, and laboratories ✅
b) Only books
c) Only computers
d) None of the above
24. A supportive learning environment should be:
a) Stressful and competitive
b) Interactive and engaging ✅
c) Isolated and silent
d) Focused only on discipline
25. Which of the following is a learner-related factor affecting teaching?
a) Classroom size
b) Socio-economic background ✅
c) Institutional policies
d) Teaching methodologies
26. An effective teacher should focus on:
a) Completing the syllabus
b) Encouraging student participation ✅
 c) Strict discipline
d) Assigning more homework
27. Which factor is crucial for good instructional planning?
a) Ignoring student feedback
b) Aligning content with learning objectives ✅
c) Using only one teaching method
d) Following textbooks rigidly
28. A well-equipped classroom should have:
a) Only desks and chairs
b) Multimedia tools, books, and learning aids ✅
c) A strict teacher-student relationship
d) No access to technology
29. Which of the following is an institutional factor affecting teaching?
a) Teacher’s experience
b) Curriculum design and policies ✅
c) Student’s prior knowledge
d) Learning disabilities
30. A teacher can make teaching more effective by:
a) Using diverse teaching strategies ✅
b) Sticking to only one teaching method
c) Avoiding student discussions
d) Relying only on textbooks

Methods of Teaching in Institutions of Higher Learning

1. Which of the following is a teacher-centered method of teaching?
a) Problem-based learning
b) Project-based learning
c) Lecture method ✅
d) Collaborative learning
2. A major characteristic of learner-centered teaching is:
a) Teacher dominates the class
b) Students are passive listeners
c) Active participation of students ✅
d) No use of technology
3. Which of the following is NOT an example of learner-centered teaching?
a) Group discussions
b) Inquiry-based learning
c) Memorization and repetition ✅
d) Case-based learning
4. MOOCs stand for:
a) Massive Online Open Courses ✅
b) Modern Online Organized Courses
c) Multi-user Open Courses
d) Managed Online Open Classes
5. Swayam is an initiative by which government?
a) USA
b) UK
c) India ✅
d) China
6. Swayamprabha is primarily focused on:
a) Video lecture broadcasts via DTH channels ✅
b) Interactive classroom teaching
c) Physical books and notes
d) Computer-based testing
7. Which of the following is an example of an online teaching method?
a) Case study
b) Swayam ✅
c) Chalk and talk
d) Classroom lectures
8. Blended learning is a combination of:
a) Teacher-centered and student-centered methods
b) Online and offline learning ✅
c) Theory and practical learning
d) Traditional and modern assessments
9. Which of the following is an advantage of teacher-centered learning?
a) More interactive discussions
b) Greater student engagement
c) Quick coverage of syllabus ✅
d) Encourages critical thinking
10. Which method encourages critical thinking and problem-solving?
a) Lecture method
b) Memorization technique
c) Learner-centered approach ✅ d) Dictation-based learnin

Teaching Support System

11. Which of the following is a traditional teaching support system?
a) Blackboards and printed books ✅
b) Virtual reality
c) Online assessments
d) AI-based learning
12. An example of a modern teaching support system is:
a) Slide projectors
b) Digital whiteboards ✅
c) Printed handouts
d) Overhead projectors
13. ICT in education stands for:
a) Information and Communication Technology ✅
b) Internet and Computer Training
c) Interactive Classroom Teaching
d) Innovative Computer Techniques
14. Which of the following is NOT an ICT-based teaching tool?
a) Online learning platforms
b) Digital classrooms
c) Chalkboard ✅
d) Learning management systems
15. A flipped classroom model emphasizes:
a) Lectures in class and assignments at home
b) Assignments in class and lectures at home ✅
c) Only online teaching
d) No use of technology
16. Which of the following tools is commonly used in ICT-based teaching?
a) PowerPoint presentations ✅
b) Chalk and duster
c) Flashcards
d) Wall charts
17. An advantage of ICT-based teaching is:
a) Limited student interaction
b) High engagement and accessibility ✅
c) No flexibility in learning
d) Teacher-dependent learning
18. Which of these is an example of a Learning Management System (LMS)?
a) Blackboard ✅
b) Whiteboard
c) Chalkboard
d) Greenboard
19. The role of artificial intelligence in education is to:
a) Replace teachers
b) Personalize learning experiences ✅
c) Make learning more difficult
d) Reduce digital access
20. Which of the following is a challenge in ICT-based teaching?
a) Improved accessibility
b) High engagement
c) Digital divide ✅
d) Better content delivery

Evaluation Systems
21. Which of the following is NOT an element of evaluation?
a) Measurement
b) Assessment
c) Teaching ✅
d) Feedback
22. Formative evaluation is conducted:
a) Before the learning process
b) During the learning process ✅
c) After the learning process
d) At the end of the academic year
23. Summative evaluation is used for:
a) Ongoing feedback
b) Checking final achievement ✅
c) Improving the teaching process
d) Formulating learning objectives
24. Which of the following is an example of a computer-based testing method?
a) Pen-paper exams
b) Multiple-choice online quizzes ✅
c) Oral viva
d) Group discussions
25. In the Choice-Based Credit System (CBCS), students:
a) Must follow a fixed curriculum
b) Have flexibility to choose subjects ✅
c) Do not need to complete credits
d) Cannot take interdisciplinary courses
26. Which evaluation method is most suitable for continuous assessment?
a) Summative assessment
b) Formative assessment ✅
c) Final examinations
d) Grading system
27. Innovative evaluation methods include:
a) Multiple-choice questions only
b) Open-book exams and portfolio assessment ✅
c) Rote memorization
d) Fixed question papers
28. Computer-based assessments are beneficial because they:
a) Provide instant results ✅
b) Increase manual errors
c) Reduce accessibility
d) Limit student engagement
29. Which of the following is a key feature of the CBCS system?
a) Fixed subject choices
b) Continuous internal evaluation ✅
c) No flexibility in learning
d) No provision for skill-based courses
30. Which of these is an example of an innovation in evaluation?
a) Traditional grading system
b) Open-ended project work ✅
c) Rote-based exam
d) Standardized multiple-choice tests