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EXERCISE-2
1.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Micro teaching is useful to students of

Junior classes only
Primary classes only
10 + 2 classes only
Both higher classes and primary classes
2.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
While teaching in the class one of your students pointed out sharply your mistakes. What will you do in such a condition?
You leave the class for the day
You scold the child and angrily resist him
You feel sorry for committing a blunder.
You will not show any emotion.
3.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Teacher of high caste is biased with the low caste's students. What advices do you would like to give to the teacher?
Rebuke him for narrow thinking
His attitudes is all right.
Threat him against the constitutional provisions
He should not behave against the national spirit & need of the hour
4.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
One of your colleagues is living in your locality but you have no affinity with him, the reason may be
His selfishness
His religious faith
His social rejection
His miserable behavior and rural background
5.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
The objectives of mental health in education can be achieved, if the following principles are observed in the curriculum.
The child's need, interest and experiences individual differences in learning on pacity should form the central factor.
It should be dynamic and possible of revision so that it may be in harmony with changing social conditions.
It should be flexible and adjustable to the needs of pupils at every stage
All of the above.
6.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
the most important task in teaching is

Directing students in development of experiences
Making assignments and hearing recitations
Making monthly reports and maintaining records
None of the above
7.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
The major duty entrusted to the teaching community is

To adjust his/her pupils to conform to the demands of society
To change human nature to conform to social expectations
To teach students how to adjust themselves to social demands
Harmonise the needs of the child and the demands of society for the benefit of both
8.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
A teacher in the class is

the president of the group
a director of the group
a leader and guide of the group
all of the above
9.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Teachers primary responsibility lies in

Planning educational experiences
Implementing policies
Keeping students records
all of the above
10.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
A teacher is expected to do all except

Participation in community activities
Help pupils to solve their problems
Taking interest in politics
Sponsor clubs and other school affairs
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(e)
Keeping students' records
11.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
to develop rapport with your pupils you should

In order
Guide them
Behave them in a democratic way
Have communicative ability
all of the above
12.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
If a girl student is attracted towards you beyond the ethical limits then how would you control your own emotion?
You will try to calm down her emotion, as she is passing through the adolescent stage.
You will .take advantage of the situation and will exploit her.
You will like to repress her intentions through strict measures.
You will communicate this matter to her parents for help.
13.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
While delivering lecture if there is some disturbance in the class, then a teacher should
Keep quite for a while and then go on
Punish those causing disturbance
Not bother of what is happening in the class
all of the above
14.
If a group of students enter your room and abuse you and behave violently with you, at that time how would you control
your emotions?
(a)
You will feel ashamed among your teaching community.
(b)
You will react in similar tone and try to assault them physically
(c)
First you will try to passify their emotions, then ask politely about their behavior.
(d)
You will report the case to the principal with recommendation of punitive measures.
I5.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
To
To
To
To
All
educate according to nature means

come back to nature as opposed to mechanical life
educate in accordance with the law of nature of human development
study natural laws and apply them to the educational process.
of the above.
16.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Professors need to study educational philosophy mainly because

Most Professors know nothing about educational philosophy
Most professors follow a wrong philosophy
Professors may improve their work by classifying their philosophy
All of the above
17.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
The schools as an agent of society helps

To develop an adequate level of vocational competence in children
To provide children with an understanding of their environment
To prepare the child for life
To maintain social stability
18.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Minimum Programme of Guidance includes

Occupational information service
Data collector service
Counseling service
All of the above
19.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Verbal guidance is least effective in teaching

attitude
Concept and facts
Relationship
Skills
20.
(a)
(b)
(c)
A teacher meeting his students for the first time should

Start teaching without caring the students' likes and dislikes
Develop rapport with the class
Give a broad outline of the whole subject id) (b) and (c) both
21.
(a)
Before starting instruction a teacher should

Know the existing knowledge of his students and their background knowledge
(b)
(c)
(d)
Be aware of the environmental variables acting on the mind of the pupils

Be competent enough to arouse the curiosity of his pupils
above
all of the
22.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Observable behaviors which a teacher can use in the class to bring home to the pupils an idea or point is technically called
Teaching skills
Communication facilities
Demonstration
None of these
23.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
The main role of education according to Plato was

To develop the power of contemplation
To strengthen the state
To develop the personality of each individual
All of the above
24.
Suppose you are asked by your friends to take the membership of the teachers union. How could you take decision in this
situation?
(a)
You will de-affiliate yourself from the colleague instead of enemity with the management.
(b)
You will have faith in unity so you will accept the membership.
(c)
You will give priority to social relations, therefore, you will accept the offer.
(d)
You will try to avoid the issue.
25.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
26.
of this
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
If a high caste teacher adopts a discriminatory attitude to ward low caste students his behavior is
Correct according to his religion
Against the national spirit, and need of the hour
Not against the constitutional provisions
Not against the code of teacher's professionalism of UNESCO
You are in class on the very first day of the opening session, and take introductions of the students, the primary objective
introduction for you is
To know about students potentialities along with their family status
Selection of those students who can do the school job for you.
Identification of potential
Both (b) and (c)
27.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Which one of the following is not the educational implications of the learning process?
Memory
Interests
Curiosity
Unreadiness
28.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Our modern day schools are oriented towards the development on the parts of students of
Personnel adequacy and independence
Socially acceptable behavior
a sound system of ethical values
Adequate behavior
29.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Which one is not the objective of the special education?

To develop motivational patterns in the handicapped that will produce achievements
To pursue those curricular matters that strategically determine effective link for specific type of handicapped children
To develop a realistic self-concept in handicapped children
None of the above
30.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Quality of education in a school/college can be measured through

Infrastructural facilities available
Manpower, teachers and principal available
Students' achievement
all of the above
31.
(a)
(b)
(c)
The first important step in teaching is

Planning before hand
Organizing material to be taught
Knowing the background of students
(d)
None of the above
32.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
An effective
teacher is expected to
Encourage the students to make initiative
Reduce the anxiety level of students to moderate level
To make students feel that education is their need
all of the above.
33.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
The professional requirements of a teacher as explained in the UNESCO publication is/are

Mastery over the subject and competency for teaching
Innovativeness in approach and teaching strategies
Justice to the profession
All of the above
34.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
The teaching is not thought as a process of

Listening the recitation of pupils
Directing the activities of pupils
Indoctrinating adult ideas to young pupils
None of the above
35.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
The major responsibility with which the school personals have been entrusted is that
It harmonizes the needs of the child and demands of the society for the benefit of both
It prepares the school programme according to the need of the child
It makes the child able to get job.
all of the above
36.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
the most appropriate meaning of learning is

Personal adjustment
Modification of behavior
Inculcation of knowledge.
Acquisition of skills
37.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
A democratic society is one which

Respects the enlightened individuals
Follows the principles of equity, freedom, fraternity and justice
Believe in equal educational opportunity
All of the above
38.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
The introduction of career courses in schools and colleges aims at

Developing the ability to make the intelligent choice of jobs
Providing professional knowledge to students
Increasing G.K. in students
All of the above
39.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Which of the following is not a type of the learned motives?

Reflexes
Attitudes
Habits
Interest
40.
Learning of social roles consists of internationalization of the expectation concerning the various roles and of applying
these expectations to oneself. If the social roles are learned effectively, the individual becomes.
(a)
Attains higher social adjustments
(b)
a good member of the group
(c)
a good member o the group and attains higher social adjustments
(d)
None of these
41.
The period of adolescence is known as a period of stresses and strains. It is the most difficult and the awkward period,
and marks the reawakening of the repressed sex-impulse. Which type of behavior is unwanted?
(a)
Attitude of independence
(b)
Sympathetic understanding
(c)
Silence and hush-hush policy
(d)
None of the above.
42.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Which of the following is not a product of learning

Attitudes
Maturation
Knowledge
Concepts
43.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Effective teaching means

Love, cooperation, sympathy, affection and encouragement given to students
Corporal punishment given to students at the time of moral offences
Individualized instruction and open classroom discussion
Both (a) and (b)
44.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
All of the following statements regarding a teacher are correct except that he is/he
a friend, guide and philosopher
Teaches what the students do not know
The leader of the class
Changes his attitudes and behavior according to the need of the society
45.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Drop outs are more likely to be

unemployed
Vulrierable to the requirement of public assistance
Engaged in antisocial behavior
all of these
46.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Teacher's professionalism means

The extent to which a teacher subscribes to a professional code
A teacher has to teach for the sake of getting salaries
A teacher must have completed professional teachers training course before his appointment
All o the above
47.
(a)
(c)
(d)
If some of your pupils misbehave with you in the college campus you must
Report to their parents (b) report to the principal
Improve their behavior by your own character and scholarship
Mobilize other teachers against these guys.
48.
(a)
growth
(b)
(c)
(d)
The education aims at the fullest realization of all the potentialities of children. It implies that
They should provide suitable opportunities and favorable environmental facilities, which are conducive to the maximum
of children.
Teacher and parents must know what children are capable of and what potentialities they possess.
It is necessary that their attitudes are helpful, encouraging and sympathetic.
All of the above
49.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
The greatest important cause of failure in beginning for a teacher lies in the area of
Inter-personal relationship
Knowledge of the teacher
Verbal ability
Tight handling of the students
50.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Who said that members of the same species are not alike?
Darwin
Good
Best
Herbert Spencer
Answers
(l)
(S)
(15)
(22)
(29)
(36)
(43)
(50)
d
d
b
c
d
b
d
a
(2)
(9)
(16)
(23)
(30)
(37)
(44)
c
d
c
c
d
d
b
(3)
(10)
(17)
(24)
(31)
(38)
(45)
d
c
c
b
a
a
d
(4)
(11)
(18)
(25)
(32)
(39)
(46)
c
d
d
b
d
a
a
(5)
(12)
(19)
(26)
(33)
(40)
(47)
d
d
d
a
d
c
c
(6)
(13)
(20)
(27)
(34)
(41)
(48)
a
a
d
d
c
c
a
(7)
(14)
(21)
(28)
(35)
(42)
(49)
d
c
d
d
a
d
b
EXERCISE-2
1.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Visualization in the instructional process cannot increase

Interest and motivation
Retention and adaptation
Stress and boredom
Curiosity and concentration
2.
(a)
(6)
(c)
(d)
Which of the following teachers will you like most?

One who uses board occasionally.
One who uses chart and maps
One who uses film projector along with the proper use of the board
One who uses motion picture as a last resort
3.
(a)
(6)
(c)
(d)
Overhead projector is superior to short circuit TV in a classroom teaching because

It is cheap and self devised
Pictures in it may be shown in a desired sequence and with a minimum of lost motion (material)
Information presented though it is easily retained
it is easy to use
4.
Teachers are regarded as the builders of the nation. They are performing an onerous task. Their salary is
commensurate with the service they renders. Promotion and salary increment of teacher should be on the basis of
periodic evaluation of their merit efficiency. The proposition is
(a)
Cannot be implemented by the educational institutions.
(b)
Justified
(c)
Sound proposition but should be put into effect gradually
(d)
None of the above
5.
There is a debate as to whether teaching is a true profession or not. The most critical factor needed to make
teaching a true profession is
(a)
Discipline of its own members.
(b)
A longer period of training
(c)
Better spiritus among teachers
(d)
A longer period of learning
6.
{a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
There are so many definition of learning which of the following is most adequate ?
the modification of behavior
The acquisition and organization
The development of skills
All of the above
7.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
The field of education is permeated by conflicts and misconception because

Problems in education call for subjectivity of interpretation.
Problems encountered in teaching are not amenable to rigorous scientific investigation.
There are not good teaching methods and procedures.
Teachers are not worthy of doing rigorous scientific investigation
8.
(a)
(b)
(c)
The introduction of career courses in schools and colleges aims at

Developing the ability to make the intelligent choice of jobs
Providing professional knowledge to students
Increasing G.K. in students
(d)
all of the above.
9.
(a)
(b)
(c )
(d)
Which of the following groups of students can be most benefited computer based education programme ?
Small group of low IQ
Large group of moderate intelligence
Heterogeneous groups in IQ
All of the above
10.
(a)
(b)
(c)
Closed circuit televisions useful

Only for a restricted audience residing at a particular place
For large group communication
Only for poor students of the class (d) none of the above
11.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Televised educational programme is useful because

It can present the natural phenomenon of the world in natural form
It can magnify the microscopic forms of life and can be presented on TV
It affords the opportunity for large audience in the same auditorium or in different locations to view it clearly
all of these
12.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
The objective of guidance at the college stage is

to assist students to get employment immediately
to assist the students in acquiring knowledge about other vocations available after the university education
to assist employer to select prospective employees
all of the above
13.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Which one of the following is most fundamental of the guidance activities and should be executed first?
Selection of the learning activities
Determination of material
Determination of objectives
Selection of study material
14.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
A most complex and complicated skill can be learnt by

Practicing the whole skill again and again
Alternating between practice on the whole and on parts
Integrating part by part into a whole
Any one of the above.
15.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
The main role of education according to Plato was

to develop the power of contemplation
to develop the personality of each individual
to strengthen the state
all of the above
16.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Teachers should study educational philosophy because

They do not know it
They do not have their own philosophy
Philosophy is the backbone of all disciplines
They may improve their work by clarifying their own philosophy
17.
(a)
(b)
(c)
Teaching on TV is superior to class room instruction because

Very large classes are made possible and thus it is economically advantageous
Experts for teaching a difficult topic can be arranged and others can be benefited from them
Teaching materials can be filmed for reuse
(d)
all of these
18.
All of the following are the limitations of televised instruction except
(a)
Televised lesson moves at a fixed speed and thus can not take the individual differences of students into
account
(b)
It does not permit the exchange of ideas between the teachers and taught
(c)
It does not properly help the students in making the materials clearly understood
(d)
Experts consume much time in planning and preparation of the programme.
19.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Which of the following is not a successful communicator?

One who presents material in a precise and clear way.
One who is able to adapt himself according to the language of the communicate.
One who knows a lot but is somewhat reserve in his attitude.
One who sometimes becomes informal before the receiver and develops rap
20.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Which of the following teachers will you like most?

A loving teacher
A teacher of highly idealist philosophy
A teacher who often amuses his students
A disciplined teacher
21.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
As a chairman of UPSC while selecting a teacher you should be

fair and impartial
Able to judge the personality of candidates
Encouraging to those appearing for interview
all of these
22.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
The basic assumption of the intelligence test is that it is meant for those people
Are of moderate intelligence
Have acquired same amount of knowledge
To measure their intelligence from their experiences
all of the above.
23. the most common cause of the nervous instability amongst teachers is
(a)
Worry
(b)
Fatigue
(c)
Quarrelsome behavior
(d)
all of the above
24.
Which one of the following satisfactions helps our children from infancy onwards to adolescence, equipped
them with a sense of achievement, recognition and independence
(a)
Affectionate, warm, security giving satisfactions
(b)
Self-enlarging, ego-building adequacy giving satisfactions
(c)
They gain satisfaction and love through close physical contact
(d)
None of the above
25.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
A democratic society is one which

Follows the principles of equality, freedom, fraternity and justice
Respects the enlightened individuals
Believes in equal educational opportunity
All of the above
b
26.
An effective teacher adopts the norms of the
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Democratic society
Les sizes faire society
Autocratic society
all of the above according to the situation
27.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
While dealing with juvenile delinquents a teacher should

Play them with filthy sex jokes
Talk with them frankly and guide and channelize their potentialities in constructive ways
Complain to the principal against them
None of the above
28.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
If some parents complaint about you to the principal, then

You would not take notice of it
You would abuse the parents.
You would tell real situation to the principal
None
29.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
The functions of a teacher is in the order of

Guiding the child, helping him towards progressing and evaluation
Checking homework, guiding him and assigning further task
Both of these
None of the above
30.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Maximum participation of students is possible in teaching through

Lecture method
Discussion method
Audio-visual aids
Textbook method
31.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Teacher's primary responsibility lies in

Planning educational experience
Keeping students records
all of the above
32.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
A teacher in the class is

A director of the group
The president of the group
All of the above
33.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
If a student is constantly rubbing his eyes and is inattentive during blackboard work he is having
Adjustment problem
Hearing problem
Visual problem
all of the above
34.
If you are irritated and show rashness because of the inadequate behaviors shown by others what do you
think about your own behaviors
(a)
It is justified because behaviors are echo lime
(b)
Your behavior is not good because elders have the right to behave you in this way
(c)
Your behavior is also the sign of maladjustment and so try to control yourself when you are maltreated
(d)
None of these
35.
Service rules for college and university teachers should be in line with bureaucrats and executives. Do you
support the statement?
(a)
More or less with some modifications (p) definitely not
(c)
Yes basically, but with major verification many cases
(d)
all of the above
36.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
TV is superior to radio as teaching aid because it

is costly
Invites two senses - hearing and vision simultaneously leading to more accurate form of learning
Is generally liked by pupils
all of the above
37.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
The major responsibility with which the school personnel have been entrusted is that
It harmonizes the needs of the child and demands of the society for the benefit of both
It makes the child able to get job
It prepares the school programme according to the need of the child
all of the above
38.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
The best educational programme is one which is according to the

Need of the child
Ability of the child
Interest of child
all of these along with the need of the society
39.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
While delivering lecture if there is some disturbance in the class, then a teacher should
Keep quite for a while and then go on
Not bother of what is happening in the class
Punish those causing disturbance
Ail of the above
40.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
On which of the following statements there is consensus among educators.'

Disciplinary cases should be sent to the principal only when other means have failed
Disciplinary cases should never be sent to the principal's office
Disciplinary cases should be totally neglected in the class
Non of the above
41.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Classroom discipline can be maintained effectively by

Knowing the cause of indiscipline and handling it with stern hand
Providing a programme which is according to the need and interest of the pupils
By putting on fancy clothes in the classroom
None of these
42.
As a teacher you are going to show historical places of a city to your students. Father of a student does not
send his child with you. In this situation, you would
(a)
Leave this child and would go with others.
(b)
try to know why his father was hesitant to send his child.
(c)
Convince his father by telling the importance of such educational and cultural trips
(d)
None of the above
43.
(a)
(b)
All of the following are the characteristic features of an effective teacher except
Emphasizing group discussion for the purpose of clarifying the objectives
Emphasis upon standard
(c)
(d)
Emphasis upon the quick control of the problematic situation

Differential treatment meted out to students of his class
44.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
In our present society, where values are deteriorating, the excellent education will be which
Enables one to earn in an easy manner
Exaggerates the competition in the society.
Works for re-establishment of human and cultural values.
Decelerates the social-change in the society
45.
The male students of your class are annoyed with you' on the pretext you have been easily approached the
girl students and do a favor to them (girls). In such an embarrassing situation how would you like to control them in
the class?
(a)
You will tell the male students that girls have no option except to depend on the school teacher for their
academic assistance.
(b)
You will justify that most of the female students are more sincere towards their studies than male students.
(c)
You will communicate to the male students that it is difficult for you refuse the request made by female
students.
(d)
None of the above.
Suppose the teachers are busy in cracking filthy jokes and you are also there but you are unable to stop them
46.
you should
(a)
Persuade them decently not to waste their time-in-filthy jokes
(b)
Live in isolations or change the group
(c)
Instruct them to mind their language while passing leisure time.
(d)
be critical and remind them for the nobility of their jobs.
47.
A members of a group act, feel and think together, in a way which is different from the normal acting, feeling
and thinking of individuals who compose it. It is known as
(a)
Leadership
(b)
Mimesis
(c)
Group mind
(d)
Cooperation
48.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
The most appropriate meaning of learning is

Inculcation of knowledge
Modification of behavior
Personal adjustment
Acquisition of skills
49.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
In the final analysis, teaching must be thought of mainly as a process of

Asking questions and evaluating the learning
Directing the activities of the pupils
Hearing the recitation of pupils
all of the above
50.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
The functions of a teacher is in the order of

Guiding the child, helping him towards progress and evaluation
Checking homework, guiding him and assigning further task
Both of these
None of the above
Answers
(1)
(8)
(15)
(22)
(29)
(36)
(43)
c
a
d
c
c
b
b
(2)
(9)
(16)
(23)
(30)
(37)
(44)
c
d
d
a
b
a
c
(3)
(10)
(17)
(24)
(3D
(38)
(45)
c
b
a
a
d
d
a
(4)
(I1)
(18)
(25)
(32)
(39)
(46)
c
c
c
d
a
a
a
(5)
(12)
(19)
(26)
(33)
(40)
(47)
a
b
c
d
d
a
a
(6)
(13)
(20)
(27)
(34)
(41)
(48)
a
c
d
b
c
b
b
(7)
(14)
(21)
(28)
(35)
(42)
(49)
a
b
a
c
d
c
a
1. Because you deserve to know is the punch-line of which newspaper?

a. The Hindu.
b. The Times of India.
c. The Indian Express.
d. The Hindustan Times.
2. Which Article of the Constitution of India protects the rights of minorities to establish
and administer educational institutions of their own choice?
a. Article 29.
b. Article 26.
c. Article 30.
3. Which committees recommendation lead to the establishment of the University
Grants Commission?
a. S Radhakrishnan Committee.
b. Mudaliar Committee.
4. Which of the following pair is incorrectly matched?
a. N. Ram : The Hindu.
b. BarkhaDutt : Zee News.
c. Pranav Roy : NDTV 247.
d. PrabhuChawla : AajTak.
5. Which is the following is a 24 hours English business news channel?
a. CNBC.
b. Zee News.
c. India News.
d. NDTV 247.
6. Which number will come in the series 8, 24, 12, ? , 18, 54:
a. 26.
b. 32.
c. 36.
7. What is a modem?
a. Operating System.
b. Digital to analog signal converter.
8. Gave a series of pH values 4, 5, 7 and 8 and asked each pH to be correctly matched
with the correct comments moderate acid, alkaline, neutral, dangerous.
9. Absorption of carbon dioxide in seawater leads to:
a. Salinity.
b. Raising sea level.
c. Increased plankton growth.
10. What is largest contributor to carbon dioxide emission in India?

a. Burning coal.
b. Firewood.
11. In which year was the United Nations established?
a.1944.
b.1945.
c. 1946.
12. The sides of triangle are in the ratio of 1/2 : 2/3 : 3/4 . The area of this triangle is
54 cm. What is the length of its shortest side?
The following three question was based on a graph. The X axis carried the name of
companies A, B, C, D, E and F. The Y axis represented their profits; 10, 20, 30, 40, 50,
60 and so on. On this was plotted the lines of profit, one each representing the year
2001 and the year 2001.
13. Which company earned maximum profit in the year 2001?
14. Which company earned minimum profit in the year 2000?
15.Which company earned maximum average profit over the years 2000 and 2001?
16. The question provided for five sections of a class, the number of students in each
section and the mean of marks for each section.
Section No. of Students in the Section Mean marks of the Section #
A 10 30
B 40 20
C 10 15
D 15 20
E 20 10
What is the overall mean marks of all the students?
Next three questions were from a passage on movies followed by three straightforward
question. Of course the questions wont make any sense here, without the passage
itself. Suffice it to say that they were childs play. Remember that the answers were
from the passage itself, and not what the candidate thought correct or latest
information as a matter of fact.
17. What word could Yash Chopra not pronounce?
a. Zeistgeist.
18. What was the costume of the heroine in Veer Zarra?
19 .Which is the latest Yash Chopra movie?

20. Who made the movie Lamhe?
21. With which movie is <dont remember the actors name> associated?
a. Desh Ki Dharti
22.Whatdooes LAN stand for?
a. Local Area Network
23. What is the URL of an email?
a. www@mail.com
b. WWW@mail.com
c. www_mail.com
d. http: //www.mail.com
24. Which of the following is not a research method?
a. Philosophy
b. Observation
25. Research can be grouped as the following kinds, except (options gave types of
research)
a. Action method.
b. Philosophical & historical method.
26. What is necessary to become a researcher?
a. A post-graduation degree.
b. Analytical and reasoning mind.
27. Which of the following is am not instructional tool?
a. Overhead projector.
b. Transparency.
c. Cassette.
d. Printed material.
28. Which of the following about lecture method is not correct?
a. It is passive.
b. It can give knowledge.
c. It can develop reasoning.
d. It is a one way process.
29. What is the aim of higher education; to enable students to?
a. Take decisions.
b. Pass exams.
c. Ask questions in lecture.
30. Which of the following is incorrect?

a. Sharmila Tagore is the Chairperson of National Films Development Corporation.
b. PreityZinta, Yash Chopra are recipients of Dada Sahib Phalke award.
c. Yash Chopra is a member of Certification Board.
d. HemaMalini is the Chairperson of Childrens Film Society of India.
EXERCISE 6
1.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Characteristics of all formal and informal communication are:

same
Unstructured
Structured
Different
2.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Which of the following is not "essential" for communicating a research work?

Command over language
Statement of objective
Conclusions drawn
Procedure followed
3.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Successful communicator in a class is:

circular
Reciprocal
directional
influential
4.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
A good communicator needs to be good at:

Listening
Speaking
Using language
Witty
5.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Which step should a communicator take as the starting point?

Select the channels of communication
Set up feedback process
Specify the objectives of communication
Identify the tools of communication
6.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Which group of communication aspects does not distort the communication process in the class?
Reversing - evaluation - focusing
Evaluating - focusing - illustrating
Evaluating - focusing - exaggerating
focusing - illustrating - exaggerate
7.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
The best way to ensure that what a person has communicated has reached I receiver is:
To use simple words
To communicate when there is no disturbance
To communicate when the receiver is attentive
To ask the receiver to tell what they have received
8.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
An effective communication does NOT require:

Change in speech pattern
Appropriate gestures
Mastery of content
Handsome personality
9.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
An effective communication in a lecture if the teacher:

Reads from prepared notes
Uses his notes as a guide
Talks extempore
Uses examples from other disciplines
10.
(a)
(b)
(c)
An effective communication system employs a feedback mechanism in on

Make the necessary modification in the process
Understand more about the content
Find faults with the teacher

(d)
Find faults with the student
11.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Communication will be effective if:

It is delivered slowly and clearly
It is delivered in a calm situation
It reaches the receiver completely
It reaches the receiver as intended by the sender
12.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Communication will be effective if:

The students are inattentive
The teacher is monotonous in delivering the lecture
The students are interested in what is being taught
There is disturbance in the classroom
13.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Books can be a source of communication, if:

Content is abstracted
Content is illustrative
The language is easy
Content is presented through good print
14.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
A teacher will become an effective communicator if:

He use instructional aids
He helps students to get meaning of what is being taught
He asks questions between teaching
He helps students get correct answers on the topic
15.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Which of the following is NOT correct?

a good communicator cannot be a good teacher
a good communicator has a sense of humor
a good communicator has a wide reading
a good communicator has a command over language
16.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Which of the following is true?

Communication is an art and cannot be taught or acquired
Communication is a science which can be learnt and almost anybody can be a good communicator
Communication is a combination of both art and science
Communication skills are in born people and are difficult to learn
17.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Which of the following statements would you most likely to agree with?
Every teacher must be a good communicator
a teacher may be an average communicator but must know his subject well.
Mastery of subject is essential; communicator skills are secondary
None of the above
18.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Effective communication in the classroom implies:

The students understand everything that is taught
The students are motivated to study on their own
The students feel a sense of loyalty for the teacher
The students develop a rapport with the teacher
19.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Which of the following statement is true ?

A teacher should concentrate on communication
A teacher should concentrate on Finishing the syllabus
A teacher should concentrate on making better citizens of his students
A teacher must finish the course but make sure he has communicated
20.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Emphasis on communication in the classroom is :

A futile activity
A method that encourages student participation and learning
A method to make lecture more interesting
A method to lighten the atmosphere in the classroom.
21.
A good manager is a - communicator

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Poor
Bad
Good
Least
22.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Communication is a
One way process
Two way process
Multi way process
None of the above
23.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Effective communication is measured through

Feed Back
Encoding
Decoding
None of the above
24.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Communication helps to
Increase productions
Decrease production
Increase Labor turnover
None of the above
25.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
What are the basic elements of communication?

Sender and receiver
Message and channel of communication
Response and feedback
All of the above
26.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
A person who sends the message is known as

Communitee
Receiver
Communicator
None of the above
27.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
The direction in which the formal communication flows is always

Upward
Downward
Horizontal
All of these
28.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Communication involves
Information
Understanding
Both A and B
None of the above
29.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Grapevine is also known as

Informal communication
Horizontal communication
Upward communication
Downward communication
30.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Communication in an organization should ideally flow

From top to bottom
from bottom to top
Both ways
None of these
31.
(a)
(b)
(c)
Telephone, radio inter communicating system are the media used for
Formal communication
Downward communication
Oral communication

d)
None of these
32.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Which of the following steps would you consider first for an effective communication?
Select the channel of communication
Plan the evaluation procedure
Specify the objectives of communication
Identify various media of communication
33.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Which of the following provides more freedom to learners to interact?

Small group discussion
Use of films
Viewing country wide classroom programme on T.V.
Lecturers by experts
34.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Effective teaching is a result of:

Clear & precise communication
Perfect classroom discipline
Regular teaching
Students self learning
35.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Meaningful learning takes place when:

Students are interested in the topic taught
Explanations are given within the reach of the students
The new content being taught is related to the previous knowledge of the students
The students raise questions and get clarifications
ANSWER
(!)
(8)
(15)
(22)
(29)
a
d
a
b
a
(2)
(9)
(16)
(23)
(30)
d
b
c
a
c
(3)
(10)
(17)
(24)
(31)
b
a
a
d
c
(4)
(11)
(18)
(25)
(32)
c
d
a
d
c
(5)
(12)
(19)
(26)
(33)
c
c
d
c
c
(6)
(13)
(20)
(27)
(34)
b
b
b
d
a
(7)
(14)
(21)
(28)
(35)
d
b
c
c
c
EXERCISE-1
1.
I.
III.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Following are the experimental learning activities adopted by a teacher. Arrange them in cyclic order.
Accommodation
II. Converging
Assimilation
IV. Diverging
(i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
(iv), (iii), (ii), (i)
(ii), (iii), (iv) (i)
(iii, (i),(ii, (iv).
2.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Which of the following methods of communication is the most effective?

Presenting written material
Presenting written material along with film projector
Multi-media method
Can not be determined. Depends upon the situation
3.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
Better classroom management means

per group work and better interaction among pupils
prior preparation of teacher in the making of suitable aids
Punctuality of the teachers in coming in the class and finishing the course in time
Getting the attention and cooperation of all the students before starting the class/ task
Moving around the room to identify pupils having or creating problems
Avoid teaching when pupils are not in proper mood
All of these
4.
(i)
(iii)
(a)
(c)
Arrange the following activities of interaction in logical order

Analysis of the work done (ii) Planning and preparation
Presentation of material
(iv) Modification and improvement
(0 (ii), (Hi), (iv)
(b) (ii), (Hi), (i), (iv)
(iv). (/), (ii), (Hi)
(d) (i), (Hi), (iv). (ii)
5.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Which of the following skills has the largest share in communication time in schools/ college ?
Listening
Reading
Writing
Speaking
6.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
It is popularly said that any two students are not alike. This means
Each and every student differ in their physical and mental set up
They differ in their familiar and social status
They are different in their mental set up
All of the above
7.
Below are given some probable characteristics of an in-effective teacher, which of them is most likely
to be characterized the ineffective teacher
(a)
Emphasis upon pupil discussion in the clarification of groups goals.
(b)
Emphasis upon standards
(c)
Emphasis upon the control of the immediate situation
(d)
None of the above
8.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
If majority of students in your class are weak you should

Not care about the intelligent students
Keep your speed of teaching fast so that students comprehension level may increase
Keep your teaching slow
keep your teaching slow along with some extra guidance to bright pupils
9.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
If some of your pupils misbehave with you in the college campus you must
Report to the principal
Report to their parents
Improve their behavior by your own character and scholarship
Mobilize other teachers against these guys
10.
(a)
(c)
A teacher in the class should keep the pitch of his voice

High enough (b) low
Moderate
(d) sometime low and sometime high
11.
(a)
(c)
If some students fail in the examination it is the fault of

The teacher
(b) the principal
Pupils themselves
(d) text books
12.
A teacher who is not able to draw the attention of his students should, (a) evaluate his teaching
method and improve it
(b)
Resign from the post
(c)
Find fault in his pupils
(d)
Start dietating
13.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
All are the components of listening except

Hearing
Attending - being attentive
Answering
Understanding and remembering
14.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Listening is badly affected by

Message overload - excess of listened material
High speed of speaking
Sizable hearing loss-physiological problem
all of the above
15.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
the most important aspect of communication - listening, can be improved by

Making the attention fully paid
Making the communicated material interesting and need based
Making voice effective and impressive
all of these
16.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Listening to a lecture is
Informational listening
Evaluative listening
Emphatic listening
None of these
17.
(a)
(b)
The main purpose of evaluative listening is

To accept or reject an idea given to the listener
To evaluate the speaker's credibility and personality
(c)
(d)
Both of above
None of these
18.
According to Francis Gallon, heredity does not go to immediate parents but to remote ancestors.
Only 50% of the heredity is due to
(a)
Parents
(b)
Great grand parents
(c)
Grand parents
(d)
None of the above
19.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
The per capital income of India from 1950 to 1990 is four times. This study is
social
Factorial
Longitudinal
horizontal
20.
traits,
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Suggestion helps in the development of information, moral behavior, aesthetic sense and character
Which of the following is the chief source of suggestions which mould his life ?
Teachers
Pupils of same age
Elders
None of the above
21.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Nine years old children are taller than 7 years old ones. It is an example of
Vertical studies
Cross-sectional studies
Experimental studies
Case studies
22.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
If back-benchers are always talking in the classroom a teacher should

Let them do what they are doing
Punish them
Ask there to sit on the front benches
None of the above
23.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
A teacher
Should introduce the lesson before he starts teaching
Should have command over his language
Should command over his subject
all of the above
24.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
If a teacher is not able to answer the question of a pupil he should

Say that he will answer after consultation
Rebuke the pupil
Say that the questions wrong
Feel shy of his ignorance
25.
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
Arrange the following teaching process in order

Relating the present knowledge with the previous knowledge
Evaluation
re teaching
Formulating objectives
Presentation of materials
(a)
(c)
(i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (v)

(v), (iv), (iii), (i), (ii)
(b) (ii), (i), (iii), (iv), (v)

(d) (iv), (i), (v), (ii), (iii)
26.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Use of telecast materials

Enhances concentration and learning
Reduces the burden of the teacher
Increases retention power
all of the above
27.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
A student helps a teacher to solve the problem while the teacher was delivering the lecture. He was
An emphatic listener
An evaluative listener
A realistic listener
An information listener
28.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
The process of communication enhances through:

belongings/common
Security and freedom to make choices
Informality of meeting and avoidance of pressure
all of these
29.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Software computer can not be used

For demonstration
For reading and writing
As a systematic programmed learning techniques
As a machine for evaluating students progress
30.
Our present higher secondary curriculum is based on the premise that a number of courses in our
scheme of studies which have identifical elements. This statement is based on the
(a)
Theory of identical component
(b)
Theory of mental faculty
(c)
Theory of formal discipline
(d)
Theory of generalizations
31.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
The primary task of a teacher is

To teach the prescribed curriculum
To stimulate and guide student's learning
To provide diagnostic and remedial aid wherever desired
To promote habits of conformity to adult demands and expectations
32.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
As a new teacher the first professional responsibility you must meet is to

Change the curriculum in the light of your training
Co-operate with your fellow teacher inspite of differences
Ascertain and follow the procedures of your predecessor
None of the above
33.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
A teacher can establish rapport with his class by

Becoming a figure of authority
Impressing students with knowledge and skill.
Playing the role of a guide who desires to help him
Becoming a friend to the pupils
34.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
If students are not able to follow, you should

Give them prompt explanation
Make the matter easy
Illustrate with examples
all of the above
35.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Micro teaching is useful to students of

primary classes only
Junior classes only
10 + 2 classes only
Higher classes and primary classes both
36.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
If remarks are passed by students on you, as a teacher, you will

Punish them
Expel them from the college
Take revenge while evaluating internal test copies
Be impartial at the time of evaluation.
37.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Maximum participation of students is possible in teaching through

Lecture method
Discussions method
Textbook method
Audio-visual aids
38.
Which of the following cannot be a good way of communication in promoting literacy among
villagers?
(a)
Demonstration
(b)
Reading and writing
(c)
Providing material on TV and film projector
(d)
Large group discussion
39.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
All are the examples of the media of two-way communication except

Public meeting
adytra
Street plays
Procession and rallies
40.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
The latest development in the hardware technology is the introduction of

FM channels
Channels
M channels
Star channel
41.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
CHEER stand for

Children enrichment education though radio
Child health education electronic recording
Children for engineers and energy requirement
None of the above
42.
(a)
(c)
Educational TV was first introduced in India in

1961
1959
(c)
(d)
1968
1961
43.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
SITE stands for

System for International Technology and Engineering
Satellite Instructional Television Experiment
South Indian Trade Estate
None o these
44.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Which one of the following is a product of learning?

Intelligence
Maturation
Skills
Forgetness
45.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Which of the following explains the mental growth most suitably?

A growth patterns runs parallel to the physical growth.
It is an erratic pattern
It is not an erratic pattern
Uniform rise to the middle teens and gradual lewvelling of during middle twenties
46.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Verbal guidance is most effective in

Concepts
Attitudes
Relationships
All of the above
47.
Which of the following is the most important single factor in underlying the success of beginning as a
teacher?
(a)
Scholarship
(b)
Communicative ability
(c)
Personality and its ability to relate to the class and to the pupils
(d)
Organizational ability
48.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
The greatest important cause of failure in beginning for a teacher lies in the area of
Inter-personal relationship
Verbal ability
Knowledge of the teacher
Tight handling of the students
49.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
All of the following are the characteristic features of an effective teacher except
Emphasis upon standard
Emphasizing group discussion for the purpose of clarifying the objectives
Emphasis upon the quick control of the problematic situation
Differential treatment meted out to students of his class.
50.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
course
An effective teaching means all of the following except

a teacher teaches with enthusiasm
a teacher finds fault in his students
a teacher puts emphasis more on teaching than on class control.
A teacher is interested in making the subject matter understood rather than on completing the
(l)
(8)
(15)
(22)
(29)
(36)
(44)
d
d
d
c
c
d
c
(2)
(9)
(16)
(23)
(30)
(37)
(45)
d
c
b
d
c
b
d
(3)
(10)
(17)
(24)
(31)
(38)
(46)
g
d
a
a
b
b
d
ANSWERS
{4)
b
(11) c
(18)
a
(25) d
(32) b
(39) b
(47) c
(5)
(12)
(19)
(26)
(33)
(40)
(48)
d
a
c
d
c
a
c
(6)
(13)
(20)
(27)
(34)
(41)
(49)
d
c
a
b
d
a
d
(7)
(14)
(21)
(28)
(35)
(42)
(50)
c
d
b
d
d
c
b
EXERCISE-5
1.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Research is:
A fault activity
An activity that helps in development
An interesting activity
An activity that adds to happiness of the people
2.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
A researcher should always:

Know everything in his area
Know about sub-area
Wait for an inspiration
None of the above
3.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Which of the following best sums up the objective of hypothesis?

It places clear goals for the researcher
It prevents the researcher from undertaking blind research
It enables the researcher to draw conclusions.
It lays down the rules for undertaking the research
4.
{a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
One undertakes research for which of the following purpose?

To verify what has been established
To refute some assumptions
To describe a new phenomenon
Either of a, b or c
5.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Research promises advancement of knowledge but discoveries are rare bee

Research is a critical, continuous investigation
Researchers are not creative enough to solve problems
Sustained effort at research is lacking these days
Most people lack the aptitude for research
6.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Language is a
Instinctive development
System of symbols for effective communication
Medium to express experiences
Medium for self enhancement
7.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
An individual's ability to learn is

Absorbed
Acquired
Occurring from within
Developed
8.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Bibliography given in a research report

Helps those interested in further research and studying the problem from a angle.
Shows the vast knowledge of the researcher
Makes the report authentic
None of the above
9.
(a)
The research antagonistic to ex-post facto research is

(b)
(c)
(d)
Library researches
Normative researches
all of the above
10.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
An example of scientific knowledge is

Social traditions and customs
Authority of the prophet or great men
Religious scriptures
Laboratory and field experiments
11.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
The process not needed in experimental researches is

Controlling
Observation
Manipulation and replication
Reference collection
12.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Research promises advancement of knowledge but discoveries are rare because:

Research is a critical, continuous investigation
Researchers are not creative enough to solve problems
Sustained effort at research is lacking these days
Most people lack the aptitude for research
13.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
In any discipline, theories and observations (related experiment results):

Should complement each other
more often than not should contradict each other
Need not have anything to do with each other
should compensate each other
14.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
If I do not get a satisfactory explanation to certain occurrences.

It may not be worth knowing at all
It would be better to wait for a person who can explain it
It would be better to visit a nearby research institute to get more information
I would not be at rest till I get a correct explanation
15.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
All are example of qualitative variables except

Sex
Religion and castes
Observation
Interest of the subject
16.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
If the sample drawn does not specify any condition about the parameter of the population, it is called
Selected statistics
Distribution free statistics
Census
Non of the above
17.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Attributes of objects, events of things which can be measured are called

Data
Qualitative measure
Variables
None of the above
18.
In order to augment the accuracy of the study a researcher
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Should be honest and unbiased

Should increase the size of the sample
Should kept the variance high
all of these
19.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Hypothesis cannot be stated in

Declarative terms
Null and question form terms
General terms
Directional terms
20.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
All causes non sampling errors except

Faulty tools of measurement
Inadequate sample
Defect in data collection
Non-response
21.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Formulation of hypothesis may not be necessary in

Survey studies
Fact finding (historical) studio
Normative studies
22.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Who is regarded the father of scientific social surveys?

Best
Booth
Darwin
None of these
23.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
A good piece of research is a product of:

Collective scholarship
a good library
A penetrating and analytical mind
a touch of genius
24.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
What is statistical inference?

Reaching conclusions from a sample
Analyzing statistical data
Applying statistical methods
Developing statistical theories
25.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Which of the following is not correct? A belief becomes a scientific truth when
Is established experimentally
Is arrived logically
Is accepted by many people
can be replicated
26.
(a)
(b)
The experimental study is based on the law of

Single variable
Occupation
(c)
(d)
Replication
interest of the subject
27.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Fordoing external criticism (for establishing the authenticity of tin a) a rese must verify
Signature and handwriting of the author
The paper and ink used in that period which is under study
Style of prose writing of that period
all of the above
28.
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Survey study aims at

Knowing facts about the existing situation
Comparing the present status with the standard norms
Criticizing the existing situation
Identifying the means of improving the existing situation
(i) And (ii) only
(i), (ii). And (iv)
(i), (ii), (iii) And (iv)
(ii) And (iii) only
29.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
Which of the following is not the characteristic of a researcher?

He is industrious and persistent on the trial of discovery
He is a specialist rather than a generalist
He is not inspirational to his chosen field but accepts the reality
He is not versatile in his interest and even in his native abilities
He is versatile in his interest even in his native abilities
He is objective
30.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
The validity and reliability of a research will be at stake when The incident was reported after a long period of time from that of its occurrence
The author who is the source of information is biased, incompetent of dishonest
The researcher himself is not competent enough to draw logical conclusions
All of the above
31.
A researcher wants to study the future of the Congress I in India. For the study which tool is most
appropriate for him?
(a)
Picnics/excursions
(b)
mock-parliament
(c)
Celebration of festivals
(d)
all of the above
32.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
seeing a very big it was reported that JD will win the election, the conclusion was based on
Random sampling
Cluster sampling
Purposive sampling
Systematic sampling
33.
group.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
A researcher divides his population into certain groups and fixes the size of the sample from each
It is called
Stratified sample
Quota sample
Cluster sample
all of the above
34.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Which technique is generally followed when the population is finite?

Purposive sampling technique
Area sampling technique
Systematic sampling technique
None of the above
35.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Which of the following is a non-probability sample?

Quota sample
Simple random sample
Purposive sample
(a) and (c) both
36.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
A researcher selects a probability sample of 100 out of the total population. It is

Cluster sample
A random sample
A systematic sample
A stratified sample
37.
(a)
(b)
(c)
A good hypothesis should be

Formulated in such a way that it can be tested by the data
Precise, specific and consistent with most known facts
Of limited scope and should not have global significance {d) all o these
38.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
While writing research report a researcher

Must arrange it in logical, topical and chronological order
Must not use the numerical figures in numbers in the beginning of sentences
Must compare his results with those of the other studies
all of the above
39.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Which of the following is a primary source of data?

Official records - governments documents, information preserved by social religious organization etc.
Personal records, letters, diaries, autobiographies, wills, etc.
Oral survey of traditions and customs
All of the above
40.
A farmer considers the age-old method of ploughing better then the latest methods available to him.
In arriving at this conclusion, he is being influenced by:
(a)
Tradition
(b)
Experience
(c)
Reason
(d)
Experimentation
41.
Consider the following statement: 'Observations, in themselves, are of little statement.' What is the
basis of making such a statement?
(a)
They are without any purpose
(b)
They must be related to other facts for generalization
(c)
They are not systematic and not amenable to scientific interpretation
(d)
They are meaningful only if collected by a scientist
42.
(a)
(b)
(c)
Logic of induction is very close to

The logic of sampling
The logic of the controlled variable
The logic of observation
(d)
none of the above
43.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Field study is related to

Real life situations
Laboratory situations
Experimental situations
None of the above
44.
A researcher divides the populations into PG, graduates and 10+2 students and using the random digit
table he selects some of them from each. This is technically called.
(a)
Settled sampling
(b)
Stratified random sampling
(c)
Representative sampling
(d)
None of these
45.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Generalized conclusion on the basis of a sample is technically known as

Statistical inference of external validity of the research
Parameter inference
Data analysis and interpretation
all of the above
46.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Validity of a research can be improved by

Taking the true representative sample of the population
Eliminating extraneous factors
%
Both the above measures
None of these
47.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
In higher education, research and education are two activities that:

Cannot go together
Can go only in sequential order
Can go together
Can go together but at the expense of each other
48.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
for a proposition to be true, it is necessary that it should have all of the following excepts:
It must be objective
It must be in tune with accepted beliefs
It must be consistent
It must be testable
49.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Which of the following is not the requirement of a hypothesis? It should:

Be based on facts
Be conceivable
Contradict the knowledge of nature
Allow consequences to be deducted from it
50.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Which of the following is most reasonable about teaching and research activities?
Both are entirely different activities
Both cannot be done side by side
Both are two aspects of the same coin
Both could hinder one another
51.
(a)
My reaction to the statement: "A good teacher is essentially a good researcher" is that this is:
My firm belief
(b)
(c)
(d)
Difficult to agree to
It is an opinion
Only a hypothesis
52.
The first question that a researcher interested in applying statistical techniques to his problem has to
ask is:
(a)
Whether data could be qualified or quantified
(b)
Whether appropriate statistical techniques are available
(c)
Whether analysis of data would be possible
(d)
Whether worthwhile inferences could be drawn
53.
The main difference between an administrator and researcher lies in the fact that:
(a)
The former is more concerned only with the what of things while the researcher is interested in both
the what and why of things.
(b)
The former approaches problems in a practical manner while the later is purely theoretical
(c)
The former takes a global view while the later penetrates deep into specific issues
(d)
The former is more interested in social outcomes while the later in finding out as to why things happen
as they do.
54.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Which would be acceptable for establishing a fact?

Opinion of a large number of people
Traditional practice over a lone period of time
Availability of observable evidence
reference in ancient literature
55.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Research aim at:

Control of concerned matter
Understanding of concerned matter
Human welfare with help of concerned matter
Prediction of concerned matter
56.`The research supervisors require the following as essential qualities:

(a) Èxpertise of subject matter
(b) `Methodological
(c) Ìnterdisciplinary
(d) `Which is true
(i) `Ònly A
(ii) Ònly B
(III) Both A & B
(iv) Àll
57.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
A good research always begins with:

An original idea
Preparation of plan and design for study
Study of relevant research methodology
Review of literature
58.
In every field research promotes systematic and gradual advancement of knowledg but still discoveries
are rare:
(a)
It requires a continuous critical investigation
(b)
Experimental work needed for discovery is not easily forthcoming
(c)
Most people lack depth of knowledge for it
(d)
Not able to think beyond a point
59.
(a)
(b)
Sin - qua- non of good research is:

Well formulated hypothesis
Good research supervisor
60.
(a)
(b)
(C)
(d)
Which of the following is not a quality of scientific research?

Imagination
Creativity
Objectivity
Subjectivity
61.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Objectivity in research implies:

Correct judgment of truth
Finding consistency with reality
Research - researcher agreement
Methodological sophistication
62.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
One undertakes research:

To verify what has already been established
To refute what has already been accepted as a fact
To describe and explain a new phenomenon
one or more of above
63.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
The valid base of knowledge lies in:

Customs and traditions
Authority
Scientific enquiry
Personal experience
64.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Research process and scientific thinking are

Unrelated process
Process of enquiring new knowledge with different emphasis
Synonymous
Similar in some situations and dissimilar in others
65.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Building up of theory is the aim of:

Action research
Fundamental research
Historical research
Applied research
66.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Action research has its origin in:

Modern human organization & theory
System approach to education
Logical thinking process
Educational technology
67.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Random sampling doesn't:

Make the sample: representative of population
Ensure generalization of result
Reduce error and increase precision of experiment
Maximum experimental variance
68.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Which one of the variable is not discrete variable?

Age
Company bonds
Place of residence
Sex
69.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
For a proposition to be true, it is necessary that it should have all of the followings:
It must be objective
It must be consistent
It must be testable
It must be in tune with accepted beliefs
70.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
What is not correct?

A beliel becomes a scientific truth when it is established experimentally
It is arrived at logically
It is accepted by many people
It can be replicated
71.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
from the following qualities which are essential for research scientists:
Keenness
Persistence
Faith
Logical reasoning
72.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
What is statistical inference?

Reaching conclusion from a sample
Analyzing statistical data
Applying statistical methods
Developing statistical theories
73.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Sample is to population as:

Large: Small
False: True
Part: Whole
Commerce: Science
74.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
The process from where one proceeds from some given truth to an unknown truth is:
Stating a conclusion
Stating a premise
Making a judment
Making a inference
75.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Qualitative research differs from quantitative research as it:

Views phenomenon in a holistic manner
Uses survey instead of experimentation
It is cross sectional in nature
It is highly objective
76.
(a)
(b)
(c)
Two variables are correlated:

If with the change in one variable other variable also changes
Change of variables are in opposite direction.
"Two variables are similar in nature
(d)
Two variables are dissimilar
77.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
The sampling design the purpose of which is to reduce per unit cost:
Simple random
Cluster
Systematic
Stratified
(1) b (2) b
(16) b
(30) d
(44) b
(58) a
(72) a
(3) a
(17) c
(31) a
(45) a
(59) d
(73) c
(4) d
(18) d
(32) b
(46) c
(60) b
(74) d
(5) a
(19) c
(33) b
(47) c
(61) b
(75) b
(6) c
(20) b
(34) c
(48) b
(62) d
(76) a
ANSWERS
(7) c (8) a (9) a
(21) b (22) b (23) c
(35) d (36) b (37) d
(49) a (50) c (51) a
(63) c (64) d (65) b
(77) b
(10)
(24)
(38)
(52)
(66)
d
a
d
a
a
(11)
(25)
(39)
(53)
(67)
d
a
c
d
d
(12)
(26)
(40)
(54)
(68)
a
a
a
c
a
(13)
(27)
(41)
(55)
(69)
a
d
b
c
d
(14)
(28)
(42)
(56)
(70)
d (15) d
b (29) d
a (43) a
iv (57) d
c (71) d

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