PGT Commission (Paper-2, B.Ed. Part)
Practice paper-1 (B.Ed. Part)
- Classroom communication is normally considered as
(A) effective (B) cognitive
(C) affective (D) selective
- In whose methodology of teaching, “experimentation” is the key-note?
(a) Idealism (b) Realism
(c) Pragmatism (d) Existentialism
3. Questions like “What is knowledge?” and “What is truth?” are mainstays in the branch of philosophy known as _____.
a. logic b. metaphysics
c. epistemology d. aesthetics
4. Which of the following orthodox school of Indian Philosophy focuses on interpreting the philosophy of Upanishads, particularly metaphysics related to Atman and Brahman?
A. Nyaya B. Vedanta
C. Samkhya D. Yoga
- The son of a rickshaw puller struggles and becomes an engineer. This is an example of
(A) Social change (B) Social stratification
(C) Social mobility (D) Social cohesion
- Which of the following Commission first decentralized the primary education?
(A) Hunter Commission (B) Mudaliar Commission
(C) Kothari Commission (D) Sadler Commission
- Assertion (A) :
Philosophy helps in determining aims of education.
Reason (R) :
Education depends mostly on Philosophy.
In the context of the two statements, which one of the following is correct ?
Codes :
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true. (B) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false. (D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
- Match the following :
List – I List – II
(Buddhist Concept) (Meaning/Example)
- Arya Satya 1. Namrupa
- Dwadash Nidan 2. Samadhi
- Ashtanga Marg 3. Samyaka Vyayam
- Nirvana 4. Controlling of breath
- Sorrow in life
Codes :
a b c d
(A) 2 4 1 3
(B) 5 1 3 2
(C) 5 1 4 2
(D) 1 5 4 3
- Which of the following statements about teaching aids are correct
a) They help in retaining concepts for longer duration
b) They help students learn better
c) They make teaching learning process interesting
d) They enhance rote learning
(A) (a), (b), (c) and (d) (B) (a), (b) and (c)
(C) (b), (c) and (d) (D) (a), (b) and (d)
- The main objectives of student evaluation of teachers are:
(a) To gather information about student weaknesses.
(b) To make teachers take teaching seriously.
(c) To help teachers adopt innovative methods of teaching.
(d) To identify the areas of further improvement in teacher traits.
.Identify the correct answer from the codes given below:
(A) (a) and (b) only
(B) (b), (c) and (d) only
(C) (a), (b) and (c) only
(D) (a) only
- The Vedas teach us that
(A) Creation is without beginning
(B) Creation is without an end.
(C) Creation is without beginning and without an end.
(D) Creation has a definite beginning and also an end.
- Names of different types of intelligence tests are given in
List – I and examples of questions are given in List – II. Match the correct name of the test to questions.
List – I List – II
- Vocabulary test 1. In what ways animals and plants are alike?
- Memory test 2. Where is Tajmahal situated?
- Information test 3. What is the meaning of the word “Eventually”?
- Association test 4. What is the mobile number of your class teacher?
- Why are nights longer and days shorter in winter?
Codes :
a b c d
(A) 3 5 4 1
(B) 3 1 5 2
(C) 1 4 2 5
(D) 3 4 2 1
- Introspection method lacks in 1. Reliability 2. Validity 3. Objectivity
(a) 1 Only (b) 2 & 3 only
(c) 1 & 3 only (d) All 1, 2,& 3
- A teacher’s major contribution towards the maximum self-realization of the student is affected through:
(A) Constant fulfilment of the students’ needs
(B) Strict control of class-room activities
(C) Sensitivity to students’ needs, goals and purposes
(D) Strict reinforcement of academic standards - Which of the following statement is correct?
(A) Reliability ensures validity
(B) Validity ensures reliability
(C) Reliability and validity are independent of each other
(D) Reliability does not depend on objectivity
16. Jatin’s laptop has an LCD screen. The acronym LCD stands for:
(A) Light Crystal Display (B) Liquid Compact Display
(C) Light Compact Display (D) Liquid Crystal Display
- Imagine you are working in an educational institution where people are of equal status. Which method of communication is best suited and normally employed in such a context?
(A) Horizontal communication (B) Vertical communication
(C) Corporate communication (D) Cross communication - Pratham fails in the examination and attributes his failure to the framing of the faulty question paper. Which defence mechanism does he use?
(A) Rationalisation (B) Compensation
(C) Identification (D) Projection
- In Tagorian Education System the child learns better by I. Debates and Discussion II. Reading, Writing and Speaking III. Dance, Drama and Music IV. Travelling and interacting with nature.
In the context of the above, which statements are true ?
(A) All I, II, III and IV are true.
(B) Statements I, III and IV are true.
(C) Statements I, II and III are true.
(D) Statements II, III and IV are true.
20. Given the following email fields, which of the email addresses will ‘swami’ be able to see when he receives the message ?
To… ram@test.com
Cc… raj@test.com; ravi@test.com
Bcc… swami@test.com; rama@test.com
(A) ram@test.com
(B) ram@test.com; raj@test.com; ravi@test.com
(C) ram@test.com; rama@test.com
(D) ram@test.com; rama@test.com; raj@test.com; ravi@test.com
21. Effective leadership at secondary level is aimed at:
a) teaching all the subjects
b) enhancing rote memorization of students
c) achieving good results in board examinations
d) developing learner competencies among students
- A college level assistant professor has planned his/her lectures with an intent to develop cognitive dimensions of students centered on skills of analysis and synthesis. Below, given are two sets of items Set – I consisting of levels of cognitive interchange and Set – II comprising basic requirements for promoting them. Match the two sets and indicate your answer by choosing the correct alternative from the code:
Set – I | Set – II |
(Levels of Cognitive interchange | (Basic requirements for promoting Interchange) |
a. Memory level | i. Giving opportunity for discriminating examples and non-examples of a point. |
b. Understanding level | ii. Recording the important points made |
c. Reflective level | iii. Asking the students to discuss various |
iv. Critically analyzing the points to be |
Codes: a b c
(A) ii iv i
(B) iii iv ii
(C) ii i iv
(D) i ii iii
- What is the difference between a monologue and a dialogue?
(a) A monologue is persuasive, whereas a dialogue is informative
(b) A monologue is an unethical form of persuasion, whereas a dialogue is an ethical form of persuasion.
(c) A monologue is a performance or speech that involves at least two people, whereas a dialogue is a conversation one has internally with him or herself.
(d) A monologue is the performance or speech of one person, whereas a dialogue is a conversation that occurs between two people.
Which of the following set of statements best represents the nature and objective of teaching
and learning ?
(a) Teaching is like selling and learning is like buying.
(b) Teaching is a social act while learning is a personal act.
(c) Teaching implies learning whereas learning does not imply teaching.
(d) Teaching is a kind of delivery of knowledge while learning is like receiving it.
(e) Teaching is an interaction and is triadic in nature whereas learning is an active
engagement in a subject domain.
Code :
(1) (a), (d) and (e) (2) (b), (c) and (e)
(3) (a), (b) and (c) (4) (a), (b) and (d)
- Which of the laws of learning given by Thorndike had to be revised?
(1) Law of Exercise (2) Law of Readiness
(3) Law of Effect (4) Law of Belongingness
- Which of the following set of factors pose hurdle in achieving targets of Universalization of elementary education in India?
(i) Materials to ensure minimum levels of learning
(ii) Poverty of parents
(iii) Slackness in implementing related provisions
(iv) Availability of boundary walls and safe drinking water
(v) Mindset of parents and teachers
(vi) Shortage of teachers
Code:
(a) (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v) (b) (ii), (iii), (v) and (vi)
(c) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) (d) (ii), (iii), (iv) and (vi)
- When did the British Government appoint Sadler University Commission for reforms in education?
(A) 1896 (B) 1921
(C) 1917 (D) 1919
28. Equalisation of educational opportunity is provided in ____________ of Indian Constitution.
a) Article 14 b) Article 25
c) Article 37 d) Article 45
- Assertion (A) : Formative evaluation tends to accelerate the pace of learning.
Reason (R) : As against summative evaluation, formative evaluation is highly
reliable.
Choose the correct answer from the following code :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(3) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(4) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
- Which one of the following was the first to be declared as Central University?
(A) University of Allahabad
(B) Banaras Hindu University of Varanasi
(C) Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow
(D) Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
- The percentile rank of a student on a test was found to be 67. This means that:
(a) the student scored 67% marks.
(b) 33% students scored below his score.
(c) 67% students scored above his score.
(d) 67% students scored below his score.
- Below are given a few programmes for enhancing teacher quality. Which of these are specially related to in-service teacher education? Select the correct code to indicate your answer.
(a) Induction training (b) Skill development training
(c) Pedagogy courses in specific subjects
(d) Foundation courses in teacher educations
(e) Micro-simulation for particular competencies
Code:
(1) (a), (c), (d) (2) (a), (b), (e)
(3) (c), (d), (e) (4) (b), (c), (d)
33. National Education Policy 2020 proposed establishment of “Preparatory Class” or “Balavatika”. What is the age limit for the “Preparatory Class” or “Balavatika”?
a. prior to the age of 6 b. prior to the age of 5
c. prior to the age of 4 d. prior to the age of 3
34. What is the guiding light for the National Education Policy 2020?
a. rich resources of ancient and modern India
b. rich heritage of Indian classical music and art
c. rich heritage of ancient and eternal Indian knowledge
d. rich heritage of Indian Sufi tradition
35. When did the Union Cabinet approved the new National Education Policy (NEP) 2020?
a. 29 June 2020 b. 29 July 2020
c. 29 August 2020 d. 29 January 2020
36. Destiny of India is being shaped in her classroom’. This is stated in________
(a) National Policy on Education (1986)
(b) National Knowledge Commission (2005)
(c) Education Commission (1964-66)
(d) University Education Commission (1948-49
37. Correct chronological order? (older to newer)
a. RUSA, RMSA, SSA b. SSA, RMSA, RUSA
c. RTE, RUSA, RMSA d. RMSA, SSA, RUSA
38. Who recommended that in-service courses and refresher courses should be related to the specific needs of the teachers?
a. Acharya Ramamurthi Review committee
b. Education commission
c. Kothari committee
d. None of the above
39. Who gave the slogan ‘Each one teach one’?
a. Dr. S. Radha Krishan b.Mahatma Gandhi
c. A. B. Bajpai d. Dr. Manmohan singh
40. The issue of ‘academic burden on students’ was examined by _______ .
a. Adielshiah Committee b. Iswar Bhai Patel Committee
c. Mathur Committee d. Yashpal Committee
