Teaching and Research Questions and Answers

1. The idea of basic education is propounded by
a) Dr. Zakir Hussain
b) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
c) Mahatma Gandhi
d) Rabindranath Tagore

Answer: c

2. The most important indicator of quality of education in a school is
a) Infrastructural facilities of a school
b) Classroom system
c) Text-books and teaching-learning material
d) Student achievement level

Answer: d

3. The best remedy of the student's problems related with learning is
a) Suggestion for hard work
b) Supervised study in library
c) Suggestion for private tuition
d) Diagnostic teaching

Answer: d

4. The in-service teacher' training can be made more effective by
a) Using training package which in well prepared in advance
b) Making it a residential programme
c) Using co-operative approach
d) Practicing training follow up procedures

Answer: d

5. How a teacher should behave with the students
a) General
b) Father
c) Friend
d) Leader

Answer: d

6. The purpose of basic education scheme is
a) Universalization of primary education
b) To vocationalise the education
c) To fulfil basic need of persons through education
d) To make education compulsory for all

Answer: c

7. Which of the following is a non-probability sample?
a) You will allow him to ask unrelated question
b) You will not allow him to ask unrelated question
c) You will consider it indiscipline and punish him
d) You will answer the question after the class

Answer: d

8. If you are unable to get a job of teacher, then you will
a) Start giving tuition at home
b) Remain at home till you get a job
c) Take some another job
d) Continue applying for teaching

Answer: d

9. A teacher can motivate the students by
a) Giving suitable prizes
b) Giving proper guidance
c) Giving examples
d) Delivering speech in class

Answer: a

10. If a student does not pay any respect to you, then you will
a) Ignore him
b) Award less marks in examination
c) Talk to his/her parents
d) Rebuke him

Answer: a

11. Most important work of teacher is
a) To organize teaching work
b) To deliver lecture in class
c) To take care of children
d) To evaluate the students

Answer: a

12. A teacher should be
a) Honest
b) Diligent
c) Dutiful
d) Punctual

Answer: c

13. Environmental education should be taught in schools because
a) It will affect environmental pollution
b) It is important part of life
c) It will provide job to teachers
d) We cannot escape from environment

Answer: b

14. At primary level, it is better to teach in mother language because
a) It develops self-confidence in children
b) It makes learning easy
c) It is helpful in intellectual development
d) It helps children in learning in natural atmosphere

Answer: d

15. Women are better teacher at primary level because
a) They behave more patiently with children
b) They are ready to work with low salary
c) Higher qualification is not needed in this profession
d) They have less chances in other profession

Answer: a

16. You like teaching profession because
a) It has less responsibility
b) You are interested in it
c) It is easy
d) It provide you more holidays

Answer: b

17. How the students should be motivated to get success in life?
a) Selected study
b) Incidental study
c) Intensive study
d) Learning by recitation

Answer: c

18. In context of the habit of absenteeism of student
a) The principal and parents should get worried
b) The officials of the schools should take action against them as per school's discipline
c) The teachers should take it as a serious problem
d) They should be given less priority in the class room in relation to regular students

Answer: c

19. To whom the responsibility of organisation of curricular activities should be stored with?
a) The principal
b) The teacher who is appointed for this work
c) The teachers who take interest in it
d) All the teachers

Answer: a

20. When the students try to solve the questions in some different way as taught by the teacher from prescribed books, then these students should be
a) Discouraged to consult some other books on the subject
b) Encouraged to consult some other books on the subject
c) Suggested to talk with their teacher after the period
d) Suggested to follow the class room notes in order to get good mark in the examination

Answer: b

21. A time bound testing programme for a students should be implemented in schools so that
a) The progress of the students should be informed to their parents
b) A regular practice can be carried out
c) The students can be trained for final examinations
d) The remedial programme can be adopted on the basis of the feedback from the results

Answer: d

22. The essential element of the syllabus for the children remained out of school should be
a) Literacy competencies
b) Life-skills
c) Numerical competencies
d) Vocational competencies

Answer: d

23. The priority to girls education should be given because
a) The girls are more intelligent in comparison than the boys
b) The girls are lesser in number than boys
c) The girls were badly discriminated in favour of boys in the past
d) Only girls are capable of leading for social change

Answer: d

24. The success of integrated education depends on
a) The support of community
b) The excellence of text-books
c) The highest quality of teaching-learning material
d) The attitudinal changes in teachers

Answer: b

25. The quality of schools education is exclusively depending upon
a) Infrastructural facilities
b) Financial provisions
c) International support
d) The quality of teacher education

Answer: d

26. It is advantage of giving home work that students
a) Remain busy at home
b) Study at home
c) May be checked for their progress
d) May develop habit of self-study

Answer: d

27. A teacher has serious defect if he/she
a) Is physically handicapped
b) Belongs to low socio-economic status
c) Has weak personality
d) Has immature mental development

Answer: d

28. The success of teacher is
a) High achievement of students
b) Good traits of his/her personality
c) His/her good teaching
d) His/her good character

Answer: c

29. A deepawali fair is being organized in your school. What would you like to do ?
a) Only to visit the fair
b) To take part in function
c) To take a shop to sell something
d) To distribute free water to visitors

Answer: b

30. The most important trait of a student is
a) Sense of responsibility
b) To speak truth
c) Co-operation
d) Obedience

Answer: d

31. The aim of national council for teacher education is
a) To open college of education
b) To promote research in education
c) To maintain standards in colleges of education
d) To provide grant to colleges of education

Answer: c

32. Kindergarten system of education was contributed by
a) T. P. Nunn
b) Spencer
c) Froebel
d) Montessori

Answer: c

33. National council of educational research and training' was established in
a) 1961
b) 1962
c) 1963
d) 1964

Answer: a

34. Essay type test are not reliable because
a) Their answers are different
b) Their results are different
c) Their checking is affected by examiner's mood
d) Their responding styles are different

Answer: c

35. A guardian never comes to see you in school. You will
a) Ignore the child
b) Write to the guardian
c) Go to meet him yourself
d) Start punishing the child

Answer: c

36. All of the following are advantages of teaching machines except
a) The control of cheating
b) Tracking of errors
c) The insurance of attention
d) Their universal use for different kinds of programmes

Answer: d

37. A teacher can help adolescent to overcome his special problems, and help him to adjust to the environment. Which of the following attitude, he should not made?
a) He should impart right information about sex
b) He should redirect the energies of the adolescent to fruitful channels through sports and other constructive activities
c) He should have unsympathetic attitude towards others
d) He should have right information about sex

Answer: c

38. The process of learning include which of the following
a) Synthesis and organisation of the old and new experiences, resulting in a novel pattern
b) It includes all activities which leave permanent effect on the individual
c) In its simplest form, learning means acquisition, retention and modification of experience
d) All of these

Answer: d

39. A new comer teacher who is maltreated in his class will deal with the students by
a) Applying punitive measure
b) Improving his qualities and expressing it before them in a good way
c) Changing his class after consultation
d) Giving them a threat of expulsion

Answer: b

40. A teacher can establish rapport with his pupil by
a) Becoming a figure of authority
b) Impressing them with knowledge and skill
c) Playing the role of a guide with desire to help them
d) Becoming a friend to the pupils

Answer: c

41. You have been selected in all the four professions given below. Where would you like to go?
a) Teacher
b) Police
c) Army
d) Bank

Answer: a

42. What is most important while writing on blackboard?
a) Good writing
b) Clarity in writing
c) Writing in big letters
d) Writing in small letters

Answer: a

43. Some students send a greeting card to you on teacher's day. What will you do? You will
a) Do nothing
b) Say thanks to them
c) Ask them to not to waste money
d) Reciprocate the good wishes to them

Answer: b

44. A student comes late in your class. Then you will
a) Inform to parents
b) Punish him
c) Try to know the reason
d) Not pay attention there

Answer: c

45. When the students become failed, it can be understood that
a) The system has failed
b) The teachers failure
c) The text-books failure
d) The individual student's failure

Answer: d

46. Family is a means of
a) Informal education
b) Formal education
c) Non-formal education
d) Distance education

Answer: a

47. There is tension among villagers and you are teacher there. What will you do?
a) You will inform "gram Pradhan"
b) You will try to pacify them
c) You will report to police
d) You will keep distance from them

Answer: b

48. A teacher can develop social values among students by
a) Telling them about great people
b) Developing sense of discipline
c) Behaving ideally
d) Telling them good stories

Answer: c

49. What will you do in leisure time in school? You will
a) Take rest in teacher's room
b) Read magazines in library
c) Talk to clerks in office
d) Check home work of students

Answer: d

50. A teacher asks the questions in the class to
a) Keep students busy
b) Maintain discipline
c) Attract student's attention
d) Teach

Answer: c

51. Which one of the following languages can be the best medium of instruction at primary level?
a) National language(Hindi)
b) International language(English)
c) Regional language
d) Mother tongue

Answer: d

52. All of the following are the characteristic features of an effective teacher except
a) Emphasis upon standards
b) Emphasizing group discussion for the purpose of clarifying the objectives
c) Emphasis upon the quick control of problematic situations
d) Differential treatment meted out to students of his class

Answer: c

53. Which one of the following should a teacher adopt in his lecture in a class?
a) Precise and low tone
b) Elongated tone
c) Precise and high tone
d) Moderate tone

Answer: a

54. Which of the following is true about micro teaching?
a) It is the following with video recording of lessons
b) It is a teacher education technique allowing teachers to apply clearly defined teaching goals
c) It is scaled down teaching encounters in class size and class time
d) All of these

Answer: d

55. If students are not able to follow your lectures what will you do first?
a) You will make your lecture easier
b) You will try to know the cause and find the right solution for that
c) You will start giving examples to them
d) None of these

Answer: b

56. The function of a teacher is in the order of :
a) Guiding the child, helping him towards progress and evaluation
b) Checking homework, guiding him and assigning further task
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None of these

Answer: a

57. Classroom discipline can be maintained effectively by:
a) Knowing the cause of indiscipline and handling it with stern hand
b) Providing a programme which is according to need and interest of pupils
c) By giving punishment for even smallest sins
d) None of these

Answer: b

58. Which of the following can be the effect of meteorite impact?
a) Massive earthquake
b) Dust in atmosphere
c) Widespread wildfire
d) All of these

Answer: d

59. Central soil salinity research institute is situated at
a) Kasaragod
b) Karnal
c) Gulmarg
d) Gwalior

Answer: b

60. Which satellite channel uses the ad line, knowing is everything?
a) BBC world
b) Star
c) Sony
d) Zee

Answer: a

61. A teacher exploits students in your school. In this situation, what you will do?
a) Report the matter to the principal
b) Not interfere in this matter
c) Guide the teacher to please stop this activity
d) Go on satyagraha against the teacher

Answer: c

62. Of the following learning theories, the one that embodies the idea that the learning takes place through insight is known as
a) Gestalt
b) Stimulus-response
c) Connectionist
d) Pragmatic

Answer: a

63. The teacher ought to know the problems prevalent in the field of education. The reason is that
a) Only a teacher can do something about solving them
b) He can tell about the same to another teacher
c) Teachers can tell the government about it
d) With this knowledge, the teacher can have information about education

Answer: a

64. The male students in your class are annoyed with you on the pretext you that have a favour to the female students. In such an embarrassing situation how would you like to control them in class?
a) You will tell the male students that girls have no option except to depend on 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 justify to the male students that it is difficult for you refuse the request made by female students
d) None of these

Answer: b

65. With respect to the development of skills, all of the following are correct except that
a) Pupil of same mental age should learn at the same rate
b) Group interaction increases the skills
c) Group instruction facilitates the learning process
d) Workbooks can be invaluable learning aid

Answer: a

66. Institute of technology is situated at
a) BHU, Varanasi
b) Osmania, university
c) Jamia Millia, Delhi
d) None of these

Answer: a

67. In the guidance of learning a teacher has many important roles. Which one of the following is the least important aspect of the teacher's role in the guidance of learning?
a) The provision of continuous diagnostic and remedial help
b) The forestalling of habits
c) The provision of encouragement and moral support
d) The development of insight into what constitute the pitfalls and danger to be avoided

Answer: d

68. Feedback is
a) Immediate reaction of receiver
b) Response of receiver to communicator's message
c) Analysis done by the receiver of the communicator's message
d) Indian institute of foreign trade is situated in

Answer: b

69. Indian institute of foreign trade is situated in
a) Lucknow
b) Dehradun
c) New Delhi
d) Mumbai

Answer: c

70. Which one of the following is not concerned with the duties of a teacher?
a) To discipline the students
b) To prepare students for examinations
c) To make monthly and annual reports
d) To participate in extracurricular activities

Answer: d

71. A backward child is a slow learner. He does not respond satisfactorily to the ordinary school curriculum and to the usual methods. The causes of this phenomena are
a) Poor intellectual ability and low intelligence
b) Physical defects and diseases
c) Emotional disturbance
d) All of the above

Answer: d

72. You are a teacher of literature. A chapter of a book deals with a biography of a scientist and his works. In this situation, what would you do with chapter?
a) You would ask the students to read themselves
b) You would request the science teacher, to teach this chapter to the students
c) You would consult other books concerning with the scientist and then teach the lesson to student
d) Any one of them

Answer: c

73. While delivering lecture if there is some disturbance in the class, then a teacher should
a) Keep quiet for a while and then go on
b) Not bother of what is happening in the class
c) Punish those causing disturbance
d) All of these

Answer: a

74. Which one is not the objective of special education?
a) To pursue those curricular matters that strategically determine effective living for specific type of handicapped children
b) To develop motivational patterns in the handicapped that will produce achievements
c) To develop realistic self-concept in handicapped children
d) All of these

Answer: d

75. The introduction of career courses in schools and colleges aims at
a) Developing the ability to make the intelligent choice of jobs
b) Providing professional knowledge to students
c) Increasing G.K. in students
d) All of the above

Answer: b

76. The adage of maintaining good relations with others is
a) Sycophancy
b) Kaleidoscopic personality
c) Attractive features and mental make up
d) Control over emotion

Answer: c

77. Which is most favourable for education?
a) Social class
b) Social mobility
c) Social stratification
d) Caste

Answer: d

78. Which of the following is most important for effective learning in classroom?
a) Teacher's ability to create and maintain inappropriate responses
b) Provide immediate feedback
c) Do not provide unconstructive comments for evaluating activities
d) All of these

Answer: d

79. Which of the following is the educational implication of the learning process?
a) Memory
b) Interest
c) Curiosity and level of aspiration are motivating factors according to Berlyne
d) All of these

Answer: d

80. Use of telecast materials
a) Enhances concentration and learning
b) Reduces the burden of the teacher
c) Increases retention power
d) All of these

Answer: a

81. One of your colleagues is living in your locality but you have no affinity with him, the reason may be
a) His selfishness
b) His religious faith
c) His social rejection
d) His miserable behaviour and rural background

Answer: a

82. A researcher wants to study the future of the congress-I in India. For the study which tool is most appropriate for him?
a) Questionnaire
b) Schedule
c) Interview
d) Rating scale

Answer: a

83. At present right to property is a
a) Legal right
b) Human right
c) Fundamental right
d) Natural right

Answer: a

84. Formulation of hypothesis may not be necessary in
a) Survey studies
b) Fact finding (historical) studies
c) Normative studies
d) Experimental studies

Answer: b

85. The carrier of mass communication is known as
a) Mass media
b) Print media
c) Electronic media
d) None of these

Answer: a

86. Which of the following institutions is responsible for the implementation of reforms in teaching profession?
a) University grants commission
b) National council for teacher's education
c) National council for educational research and training
d) National institute of educational planning and administration

Answer: d

87. A serious minded teacher as a rule:
a) Allows the mistakes to be committed and explains how to minimise those mistakes
b) Never allows mistakes on the part of his students
c) Takes all precaution so that students never commit mistakes
d) Should mildly punish students who commit mistakes

Answer: a

88. One of your student is too poor to buy a book. How will you help him?
a) You will purchase the book
b) You will collect a fund from others for this purpose
c) You will provide the books from library
d) You will request the institute administration to make a policy for helping such students

Answer: c

89. Objective type questions are not helpful in testing
a) Student's knowledge level of subject matter
b) Student's ability to describe and explain things
c) Student's ability of writing and expression
d) All of the above

Answer: d

90. Which of the following is responsible for uniformity in curriculum at higher level in India?
a) University grants commission
b) National council for educational research and training
c) Human resource development ministry
d) All India council for technical education

Answer: a

91. When you make a mistake while teaching in the class and your students point it out angrily then what you does will?
a) You will break all limits of anger
b) You will feel sorry for committing the blunder
c) You will scold him/her and resist them
d) You will leave the class for few days

Answer: b

92. The project method of teaching is best associated with the philosophy of
a) John Dewey
b) Max Rafferty
c) Robert Hatchins
d) B.F. Skinner

Answer: a

93. In our present society where values are deteriorating, the excellent education will be which
a) Enables one to earn in an easy manner
b) Exaggerates the competition in the society
c) Works for establishment of human and cultural value
d) Decelerates the social change in society

Answer: c

94. Emotional development is as much affected by maturation and learning as sensory processes, muscular growth and intellectual functions. Parlous experiment showed emotional responses could be learned through
a) Conditioning
b) Imitation
c) Knowledge and skills
d) None of these

Answer: a

95. Before starting instruction a teacher should
a) Know the existing knowledge of his students and their background knowledge
b) Be aware of the environmental variables acting on the mind of the pupil
c) Be competent enough to arouse the curiosity of pupil
d) All of these

Answer: d

96. The test on the basis of which a teacher takes decision about the students is known as
a) Performance test
b) Institutional test
c) Revision test
d) Instructional test

Answer: a

97. In your institution, a debate test would be held shortly then how would you support your students?
a) By writing the debate
b) You would tell students how to write a debate
c) You will tell students where to consult for literature
d) None of these

Answer: c

98. Which of the following is wrongly matched?
a) Froebel - progressivism
b) Dewey - pragmatism
c) Skinner - gestalt
d) Herbart - apperception

Answer: c

99. How can students in a class be made attentive?
a) By speaking loudly in the class
b) By preparing your lecture properly
c) By creating curiosity in students
d) By wearing special types of clothes

Answer: c

100. A teacher can get important place in society if he
a) Performs the role of an active member the political party in power
b) Is scholar and in power
c) Participates actively in social activities
d) Performs his responsibility honestly

Answer: d