3. A line of Indian film song runs like this : “You are in me and I am in you”. This can be
interpreted to accord with the views of which philosophy ?
Vedanta
Sankhya
Jainism
Yoga
Answer: Option (1)
4. A school got grade ‘A’ in a ranking. Four teachers reacted differently as under. Which one
of the observations shall be in conformity with the epistemology of Jainism ?
This was all a design of God.
This was the natural consequence of our environmental awareness.
This incident is an expression of fulfilment within me and you.
There can be many causes for this. I cannot be sure.
Answer: Option (4)
5. Which one of the following combinations represent Tagore’s vision of education ?
(a) Education is means of attaining self sufficiency and confidence by man
(b) Education can be attained through the study and practice of arts, literature, drama
and music
(c) Nature is a creation of God
(d) The nature of man all over the globe is one only
Code :
(a), (b) and (c)
(b), (c) and (d)
(a), (b) and (d)
(a), (b), (c) and (d)
Answer: Option (2)
7. In ensuring quality education to women and rural sections of the population, which of the
following will be considered most effective in the Indian context ?
(1) Enforcing uniform curriculum in the school.
(2) Adopting multiple strategies to address the diverse needs of this group.
(3) Appointing teachers of the same cadre and class as of educants.
(4) Observing strict rules for participation in school programmes.
Answer: Option (2)
8. Free uniform and book - aids to disadvantaged segments of society is a move towards
providing :
Relief to the society in general
Incentives to children for compulsory attendance
Check on drop outs from school
Handicaps to compensate economic deprivation
Answer: Option (4)
9. In effecting social change in Indian context through the instrumentality of education, the
biggest hurdles are factors related to :
Ethnicity
Religion
Regionalism
Diversities of various types
Answer: Option (4)
10. The study of role conflict, collaboration and competition in class room will belong to the
concerns of :
Professional and moral ethics
Peace education
Sociology of education
Educational psychology
Answer: Option (4)
11. ‘Formal operational stage’ of cognitive development in Piaget’s view will correspond to which
stage of education in India ?
Primary education
Elementary education
Secondary education
Higher education
Answer: Option (3)
12. Assertion (A) : Adolescence is a period of storm and stress
Reason (R) : There is intensity in the expression of emotions coupled with absence of
consistency
Choose the correct alternative to indicate your answer.
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(A) is correct but (R) is false.
(A) is false but (R) is true.
Answer: Option (2)
13. Which of the following is a subordinate law in Thorndike’s system of learning ?
Response by Analogy
Law of Exercise
Law of Readiness
Law of Effect
Answer: Option (1)
14. Which of the following is designated as an independent variable in classical conditioning ?
Choice of unconditioned and conditioned stimulus(US and CS)
Strength of conditioned response (CR)
Number of pairings as CS and US (conditioned and unconditioned stimulus)
Amplitude or latency of response
Answer: Option (3)
15. A trainer so designs the training procedure that in the presence of cue, negative reinforcement
is made contingent on making of a response by the trainee. The operant conditioning procedure
so used is called by the name of :
Escape training
Punishment training
Discriminated punishment training
Active - avoidance training
Answer: Option (4)
16. What is the ‘gestalt word’ for transfer of learning ?
Stimulus discrimination
Transposition of understanding
Stimulus generalization
Response generalization
Answer: Option (2)
17. In Hull’s system of learning which one of the following was postulated as an important
intervening variable ?
Drive condition
Intensity of stimulus
Excitatory reaction potential
Number of non - reinforced responses for extinction
Answer: Option (3)
18. Assertion (A) : Motivation is a necessary factor in learning but in itself it is not sufficient
for learning to occur.
Reason (R) : Performance on a task depends on one’s ability and motivation.
Select the correct alternative from the following to indicate your answer.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(A) is true but (R) is false.
(A) is false but (R) is true
Answer: Option (1)
19. From the list given below identify those which constitute teaching techniques to enhance
motivation and learning.
Choose from the code to indicate your answer.
(a) Distribution of practice and rest in learning
(b) Teacher’s interaction style
(c) Providing immediate or delayed feed back
(d) Students reaction to success and failure
(e) Whole and part learning
Code :
(a), (b) andU (e)
(a), (b) andU (c)
(b), (c) andU (d)
(a), (d) and (e)
Answer: Option (1)
20. In Gagne’s learning hierarchy which of the following is the highest type of learning ?
Creative learning
Problem solving learning
Concept learning
Chain learning
Answer: Option (2)
21.Who among the following cognitive learning promoters developed the concept of meaningful
learning ?
Jean Piaget
David Ausubel
Jerome S. Bruner
Ference Merton
Answer: Option (2)
22. While introducing revision in his system of learning, Tolman referred to which of the
following ?
Place learning
Learning of reward expectancy
Latent learning
Drive discrimination learning
Answer: Option (4)
23. In the following list some general conclusions based on intelligence testing have been indicated.
select those which relate to academic intelligence testing : For your answer choose from the
following code.
(a) The optimum point in one’s mental development is reached during adulthood.
(b) As one advances in age, intelligence also advances.
(c) In terms of functions the rate of mental development changes.
(d) Empathy forms an important component of intelligence.
(e) On the basis of intelligence we are able to address problems of meaning and value.
(f) By placement of an individual in socially and culturally advanced environment, the
intelligence quotient can increase but not his/her classification on the basis of intellectual
capacity.
Code :
(a), (b) and (c)
(b), (c) and (d)
(c), (d) and (e)
(a), (c) and (f)
Answer: Option (4)
24. Below are given two sets : Set - I provides the list of various types of intelligence while
Set - II indicates the kind of thinking associated with these types. Match the two sets and for
your answer and select the proper code.
Set - I Set - II
(Types of Intelligence) (Thinking involved in intelligence)
(d) Cultural Intelligence (CQ) (iv) Symbolic Thinking
(v) Trans - Situational Thinking
Code :
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(ii) (iii) (i) (v)
(iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
(iii) (ii) (iv) (v)
Answer: Option (2)
25. Who among the following was the first to use the word ‘mental measurement’ ?
Terman
Binet
Thurstone
Galton
Answer: Option (4)
26. Below are given a few strategies for making guidance and counselling programme effective
in the Indian context. Choose the most appropriate strategies for disadvantaged section of
society.
(a) Making follow-up an integral part of guidance and counselling programme
(b) Orientation of teachers in guidance and counselling
(c) Providing need based counselling opportunities
(d)Conducting training programme of teachers for learning techniques of guidance
(e) Changing the mind set of parents
(f) Linking guidance activities with curriculum
Code :
(b), (a), (c), (d)
(e), (f), (d), (c)
(a), (c), (e), (f)
(d), (b), (e), (f)
Answer: Option (3)
27. Below are given a few items needed as a support to guidance personnels. Which of them is
scarce in Indian context ? Select your answers from the code :
(a) Availability of lists and inventories
(b) Physical facilities and infra - structural support
(c) Academic resources available in schools and colleges
(d) Courses in guidance and career counselling
(e) Professional training facilities
(f) Components of guidance and counselling courses in teacher education programme
Code :
(b), (c), (d), (f)
(a), (b), (d), (e)
(c), (d), (e), (f)
(d), (e), (c), (f)
Answer: Option (2)
28.A high school student soon after passing the examination intends to choose subjects for
future professional placement. Which of the following will be useful in this regard ?
Career counselling
Educational guidance
Vocational guidance
Personal guidance
Answer: Option (1)
29. To bring about the attitudinal changes in the students, which of the following guidance
techniques will be helpful ?
Group guidance
Directive counselling
Non - directive counselling
Individual guidance
Answer: Option (1)
30. For making guidance and counselling an effective pragramme in indian context, which of
the following is the major constraint ?
Scarcity of funds
Educational policy
Mind set of functionaries at various levels of education
Apathy of parents
Answer: Option (3)
31. Match the type of research given in List - I with the description provided in List - II andselect appropriate code :
(iii) (i) (v) (ii)
(ii) (iii) (i) (v)
(i) (iv) (v) (ii)
(v) (iv) (i) (ii)
Answer: Option (4)
32. “________ is a non interactive strategy for obtaining data and at the same time may require
imaginative field work to locate relevant data”. Which data collection technique is referred
here ?
Field notes
Artifact collection
Archival records
Informal interview
Answer: Option (2)
33.In a study conducted on two matched groups, the researcher attempts to find out the effect
of teacher controlled and learner controlled instruction on the achievement of rural and
urban students of higher secondary level, what is the independent variable in this study ?
Achievement of students
Teacher - controlled Vs. learner controlled instruction
Rural and Urban area
Higher secondary level of education
Answer: Option (2)
34. Further, supposing the researcher computes a value of ‘t’ for testing the significance of the
difference between mean achievement of the two groups and finds that it is statistically
significant. What decision would be warranted on the basis of this evidence ?
The researcher retains The Null hypothesis and the research hypothesis as well
The researcher rejects The Null hypothesis and retains the research hypothesis
The researcher rejects both the research hypothesis as well as The Null hypothesis
The researcher accepts The Null hypothesis with no decision on the research hypothesis
Answer: Option (2)
35. A distinctive feature insisted in experimental design in research is :
Cause and effect relationship
Control of intervening variables
Complex statistical treatment of data
Manipulation of independent variable
Answer: Option (4)
36. Which of the following cannot have a negative value ?
Product moment correlation
Partial correlation
Multiple correlation
Rank difference correlation
Answer: Option (3)
37. If 50 scores are arranged in ascending order of magnitude, the value of median would be :
25th score from the bottom
Mean of 25th and 26th scores
The sum of 25th and 26th scores
25th score from the top
Answer: Option (2)
38. The essential element that differentiates between ‘probability’ and ‘non - probability’ sampling
technique is :
Size of the sample
Randomness in the selection of units
Nature of the population sampled
Representativeness of the sample
Answer: Option (2)
39. If we define x=X−M where M is the mean of a distribution and X is an individual score,
which of the following is true ?
(1) Σx2=0
(2) Σx=0
(3) (Σx)2=0
(4) Σx3=0
Answer: Option (2)
40.Assertion (A) : For controlling extraneous variables in an experimental design, random
assignment of subjects is better than matching.
Reason (R) : Matching tends to reduce the sample size.
Which of the following is the correct one ?
Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not a correct explanation for (A).
(A) is correct, but (R) is not a correct explanation for (A).
(A) is correct but (R) is not correct.
(A) is false but (R) is correct.
Answer: Option (2)
41. Which of the following combinations of goals of education are achievable through
Universalization of Elementary education ?
(a) Equality of opportunities in Education
(b) Development of an enlightened and humane society
(c) Development of scientific temper in Indian society
(d) Education as a tool of human resource development
(e) Promoting awareness in society about the limits of knowledge
Code :
(a), (b), (c) and (d)
(a), (c) and (d)
(b), (c), (d) and (e)
(a), (b) and (d)
Answer: Option (4)
42.Identify the specific interventions introduced for Universalization of elementary education.
To answer, choose correct option from the code given below :
(a) Mid day meal
(b) Distribution of free books and uniforms
(c) Distribution of free laptops
(d) Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
(e) Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya
Code :
(a), (b), (c) and (d)
(a), (b), (c) and (e)
(a), (b), (d) and (e)
(b), (c), (d) and (e)
Answer: Option (3)
43. The purpose underlying vocational education is to focus on :
Work experience as a compulsory component
Training of school going students into gainful earning skills
Meaningful engagement of students
Balancing load of liberal education
Answer: Option (2)
44. In which of the following countries the local authorities have the highest say in matters of
curriculum development ?
Russia
U.K
India
U.S.A
Answer: Option (4)
45. The concept of distance education implies :
Imparting education from a distance
Using mass media and computer in class
Imparting quality education through mitigating the negative effects of distance ineducation
Employing nonconventional methods of teaching learning except face to face teachingmethods
Answer: Option (3)
46. Curriculum is regarded as the sum total of experiences acquired by the learner in a school.
Which combination of the following set of experiences will be deemed congruent in this
regard ?
(a) Planned and known experiences
(b) Unplanned and unknown experiences
(c) Experience gained during cocurricular activities
(d) Lived experiences which promote creative outlook
Code :
(a), (b), (c) and (d)
(a), (b) and (c)
(a), (c), and (d)
(a) and (c)
Answer: Option (2)
47. Which of the following models of curriculum has minimum scope for democratic decision
making ?
Demonstration Model
Grassroot Model
System Analysis Model
Administrative Model
Answer: Option (4)
48. Which of the following combinations describe the characteristics of system Analysis Model
of Curriculum ?
(a) The system has its sub systems
(b) System and its sub systems interact with each other
(c) There is inherent coordination in its various sub systems
(d) Over a period of time the system’s output decreases
(e) The quality of output depends on the quality of input
Code :
(a), (b), (c) and (e)
(b), (c), (d) and (e)
(a), (c), (d) and (e)
(a), (b), (c) and (d)
Answer: Option (1)
49. In formative evaluation :
The examination is held after the end of academic session
The learners are evaluated through both internal and external examinations
The evaluation focusses on processes and as such it is conducted on a continuous basis
Questions set in all examinations are framed in different forms
Answer: Option (3)
50. Difficulty value of a question of an achievement test is indicated usually by computing :
Percentage of students who answered that question correctly
Percentage of students who could not answer that question
Percentage of questions answered incorrectly
Percentage of ambiguous questions
Answer: Option (1)
51. Which of the following combinations indicates the characteristics of a bureaucratic
administration in education ?
(a) A well organised R & D system
(b) Division of labour
(c) Specialization
(d) A clear hierarchy
(e) Shared responsibility for task performance
(f) Set of rules or standard operating procedures
Code :
(b), (c), (d) and (f)
(a), (c), (d) and (f)
(b), (c), (d) and (e)
(c), (d), (e) and (f)
Answer: Option (1)
52. Which one of the following is the correct sequence of various phases of system’s approach ?
Analysis, Planning, Management and Monitoring and Evaluation
Planning, Management, Monitoring and Evaluation and Analysis
Management, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation and Analysis
Analysis, Management, Planning and Monitoring and Evaluation
Answer: Option (1)
53. For promoting effective leadership which of the following theories has a greater potential ?
Great man theory
Trait theory
Transactional theory
Transformational theory
Answer: Option (4)
54. Which set of the following factors should be given attention for a meaningful institutional
planning ?
(a) High delinquency rates in the country
(b) Frequent natural hazards in the adjoining localities
(c) Needs and aspirations of school teachers
(d)Number of unemployed trained graduates in the vicinity
(e) Educational practices prevalent in the top educational institutions of the country
(b), (c) and (e)
(b), (c) and (d)
(a), (b), (c) and (d)
(a), (b), (c) and (e)
Answer: Option (2)
55. What is the purpose of educational supervision ?
To set norms, procedures and practices
To develop an efficient office management system
To develop a positive teaching-learning ethos in the institution
To ensure high pass percentage in school final examinations
Answer: Option (3)
56. A test conducted by a classroom teacher for the purpose of identifying the strengths and
weaknesses of students in a specified content area is technically called :
Aptitude Test
Prognostic Test
Diagnostic Test
Placement Test
Answer: Option (3)
57. Match the two lists given below. List - I consists of item types used for measurement and
List - II provides their characteristics. Select the code for indicating your answer :
(ii) (v) (i) (iii)
(i) (ii) (iii) (v)
(iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
(v) (i) (iii) (iv)
Answer: Option (1)
58. T - score transformation corresponding to a Z - score of −1.5 will be :
55
50
45
35
Answer: Option (4)
59. Match the items of List - I which indicates types of reliability with that of List - II which
mentains the method of estimation. Choose correct answer from the code :
(i) (ii) (iii)
(2) (iii) (i) (ii)
(i) (iii) (ii)
(ii) (i) (iii)
Answer: Option (4)
60. When grading is done on the normal curve, the proportion of high grades is balanced by an
equal proportion of low grades. The type of grading is called :
Absolute grading
Cumulative grading
Relative grading
Percentile grading
Answer: Option (3)
61. Difference between various modalities of teaching such as instruction, conditioning and
training and that of teaching depends in critical terms on which of the following ?
Use of cues
Choice of stimuli
Use of intelligence
Scope of feed back
Answer: Option (3)
62. From the list of statements given below identify those which most appropriately explain the
purpose and effects of educational technology (ET). Choose your answer from the code
given :
(a) ET is a supplement rather than a substitute of teacher
(b) ET is used with the intent of making instructions attractive
(c) The purpose of ET is to optimise learning outcomes
(d) Multi - media approach in ET ensures catering to diversity of learner characteristics
(e) Use of ET at preactive and post active stages is a kind of superimposition
(f) ET should lay more emphasis on software rather than hardware
Code :
(a), (b) and (c)
(b), (c) and (e)
(a), (c) and (d)
(d), (e) and (f)
Answer: Option (3)
63. Educational communication has the limitation of :
Social marketing
Extended interactivity
Cost - effectiveness
Attention span of receivers
Answer: Option (4)
64. Below are given two sets, set - I which provides various types of programmed instruction
and set - II which mentions their instructional feature. Match the two sets and answer by
selecting from the code :
(iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
(i) (ii) (iii) (v)
(ii) (iii) (iv) (v)
(i) (iv) (iii) (v)
Answer: Option (1)
65. In modifying teaching behaviour which of the following focuses on teacher - learner exchanges
leading to influence patterns ?
Micro teaching
Simulated teaching
Ned Flanders’ procedure of systematic observation
Concept attainment model of teaching
Answer: Option (3)
66. Govt. of India has enacted four special statutes for people with disabilities during different
years. Match the List - A, which indicates the year of enactment, with that of List - B which
indicates the statutes/provisions :
(1) (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
(2) (iv) (ii) (iii) (i)
(3) (iii) (i) (ii) (iv)
(4) (i) (iii) (iv) (ii)
Answer: Option (1)
67. A person is considered/classified as legally blind if his visual acuity is measured :
(1) 20/70
(2) 20/200
(3) 20/40
(4) 20/30
Answer: Option (2)
68. Epilepsy is a kind of :
(1) Muscular disorder
(2) Communication disorder
(3) Neurological Impairement
(4) Psychiatric disorder
Answer: Option (3)
69. Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a :
(1) Neural tube defect
(2) Neuromuscular disease and involves weakening of muscles
(3) An acquired injury to brain caused by external physical force
(4) Abnormal discharge of electrical impulses in the brain
Answer: Option (2)
70. Which of the following statements is not true in the context of Gifted Children ?
(1) Analytical understanding
(2) Synthetic insights
(3) Creative reproduction
(4) Practical Application Skills
Answer: Option (3)
71. Which of the following steps have been taken by NCTE for the systematic improvement in
teacher education ?
(a) Rationalization in the demand and supply situation in the country.
(b) Curriculum of teacher education at various levels has been updated.
(c) Enhancement of academic support in the form of various resources.
(d) Periodic monitoring of teacher education.
(e) Emphasis on reflective practices.
Code :
(1) (a), (b), (d), (e)
(2) (b), (c), (e), (a)
(3) (d), (e), (c), (b)
(4) (c), (d), (b), (e)
Answer: Option (2)
72. Practicum in teacher education courses should be implemented with the focus on :
Theory courses
Social problems
Value orientation
Professional competencies
Answer: Option (4)
73. Internship forms an integral part of B.Ed curriculum because it provides :
Enhancing administrative exposure
Total participation in school based activities
Opportunities for intensive practice of teaching activities
Opportunities to get first hand knowledge of school programmes
Answer: Option (2)
74. There are a number of arguments advanced in favour of enhancing the duration of B.Ed
programme from one year to two year. Identify those which are favourable to this :
(a) Longer duration of Teacher Education Programme provides scope for holistic approach
to acquiring teacher behaviour
(b) Enhanced duration expands the scope of interactive experiences at various levels of
programme : Theoretical and Practical
(c) Those who are non - serious are screened out
(d) It provides opportunities for integration of theoretical knowledge with practical
situations in the domains of teaching and learning
(e) It helps in increasing revenue to teacher education institutions
(f) It offers ample opportunities for experiential learning based exposure
Code :
(b), (c), (e), (a)
(a), (b), (d), (f)
(c), (e), (f), (b)
(a), (b), (c), (e)
Answer: Option (2)
75. An effective programme of teacher education aims at developing teacher proficiency and
competence that will consequently empower the teacher with which of the following ?
(a) Skill in designing the teaching learning situations
(b) Eagerness for upgradation of knowledge
(c) Ability to minimise the wastage of resources
(d) Understanding of interpersonal relations in a class
(e) Competencies in making quality decisions about managing, monitoring and evaluating
learning behaviours
