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Child Development & Pedagogy (30 questions)

Question 1

Given below are two statements, one marked as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct option.

Assertion (A) : At any age, the teacher should focus on what the child cannot do rather than what they can do with help or support.

Reason (R) : Lev Vygotsky proposed that learning should include only those behaviours that the child can do independently.

AOption (a)
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
BOption (b)
(A) is true, but (R) false.
COption (c)
Both (A) and (R) are false.
DOption (d)
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Both (A) and (R) are false.

Why this answer is correct

Assertion contradicts Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development, which focuses on what a child can do with help. Reason is false as Vygotsky emphasized learning with guidance.

Question 2

Which of the following statements about gifted children is correct ?

AOption (a)
Gifted children have superior academic, social as well as emotional skills.
BOption (b)
Gifted children excel in all areas of academics as well as in extra-curricular activities.
COption (c)
Gifted children have a high degree of mental ability in specific domain of knowledge.
DOption (d)
Gifted children come up with novel and original solutions to given problems.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Gifted children come up with novel and original solutions to given problems.

Why this answer is correct

Giftedness involves high creative potential, leading to novel and original problem-solving, not necessarily superior social skills or excellence in all areas.

Question 3

At which level of Kohlberg's moral reasoning, children typically do not fully understand rules set down by others and society ?

AOption (a)
Post-operational level
BOption (b)
Pre-conventional level
COption (c)
Conventional level
DOption (d)
Pre-operational level

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Pre-conventional level

Why this answer is correct

At the pre-conventional level, children follow rules to avoid punishment or gain rewards, not yet understanding broader societal rules.

Question 4

What should be the purposes of assessment ?

(i) To analyze students' responses to find out what they know and understand
(ii) To identify gaps in knowledge
(iii) To identify effective learning activities
(iv) To assign comparative marks to students

Choose the correct option :

AOption (a)
(ii) (iii) and (iv)
BOption (b)
(i) and (ii)
COption (c)
(i) (ii) and (iii)
DOption (d)
(i) (iii) and (iv)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

(i) (ii) and (iii)

Why this answer is correct

Assessment should diagnose understanding, identify gaps, and inform teaching activities. Assigning comparative marks is not a primary purpose of formative assessment.

Question 5

According to Lev Vygotsky's theory, what is meant by the term 'scaffolding' ?

AOption (a)
A resource material that aids in better recall of concepts.
BOption (b)
A measurement tool used to assess a student's cognitive development.
COption (c)
A metaphorical term for when students are left to learn on their own.
DOption (d)
A strategy in which a more knowledgeable person provides support and guidance to help a less knowledgeable person learn a new skill or concept.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

A strategy in which a more knowledgeable person provides support and guidance to help a less knowledgeable person learn a new skill or concept.

Why this answer is correct

Scaffolding is the temporary support provided by a More Knowledgeable Other to help a learner master a task within their Zone of Proximal Development.

Question 6

Which of the following factors contribute to growth and development during early childhood ?

(i) Cultural practices
(ii) Nutrition
(iii) Play opportunities
(iv) Quality of education

Choose the correct option :

AOption (a)
(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
BOption (b)
(ii), (iii) and (iv) only
COption (c)
(i) and (ii) only
DOption (d)
(ii) and (iii) only

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

Why this answer is correct

All listed factors—cultural practices, nutrition, play opportunities, and quality of education—significantly influence early childhood growth and development.

Question 7

Children demonstrate ________ when they add the new schema for recognizing 'horses' to their other systems for identifying animals.

AOption (a)
Scaffolding
BOption (b)
Accommodation
COption (c)
Metacognition
DOption (d)
Assimilation

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Accommodation

Why this answer is correct

Accommodation involves modifying existing schemas or creating new ones to incorporate new information, like adding a 'horse' schema.

Question 8

Lev Vygotsky's theory has been criticized for :

AOption (a)
Considering prominence of emotional factors in forming motivation for learning.
BOption (b)
Emphasizing biological influences in the process of development at the expense of socio-cultural factors.
COption (c)
Giving importance to students instead of teachers in the process of learning.
DOption (d)
Overlooking the role of genetics and biology in the course of learning.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Overlooking the role of genetics and biology in the course of learning.

Why this answer is correct

Vygotsky's theory is often criticized for overemphasizing social and cultural factors while overlooking genetic and biological influences on development.

Question 9

Growth of the body and brain, sensory capabilities and motor skills are a part of :

AOption (a)
Sensory motor development
BOption (b)
Physical development
COption (c)
Cognitive development
DOption (d)
Social development

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Physical development

Why this answer is correct

Physical development encompasses changes in the body, brain, sensory capabilities, and motor skills.

Question 10

The processes of problem-solving are hindered by :

AOption (a)
Use of algorithms
BOption (b)
Heuristics
COption (c)
Functional fixedness
DOption (d)
Analogical thinking

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Functional fixedness

Why this answer is correct

Functional fixedness is a cognitive bias that limits problem-solving by preventing novel uses of familiar objects.

Question 11

Given below are two statements, one marked as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct option.

Assertion (A) : Self-regulation and impulse control should be a vital component of school curriculum.
Reason (R) : Socio-emotional skills help students to regulate their own learning.

AOption (a)
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
BOption (b)
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
COption (c)
(A) is true, but (R) false.
DOption (d)
Both (A) and (R) are false.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

Why this answer is correct

Self-regulation is a socio-emotional skill that directly helps students manage their own learning, making (R) the correct explanation of (A).

Question 12

Which of the following age-group corresponds to middle childhood ?

AOption (a)
6- 11 years
BOption (b)
12- 16 years
COption (c)
3 - 5 years
DOption (d)
Birth to 2 years

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

6- 11 years

Why this answer is correct

Middle childhood is universally defined as the developmental stage spanning from 6 to 11 years of age.

Question 13

Given below are two statements, one marked as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct option.

Assertion (A) : To ensure assessment for learning, teacher-made tasks should be included for providing feedback to support student learning rather than the use of standardised outcome performances.

Reason (R) : Standardized tests are more aligned with the assessment of learning rather than assessment for learning.

AOption (a)
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
BOption (b)
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
COption (c)
Both (A) and (R) are false.
DOption (d)
(A) is true, but (R) false.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

Why this answer is correct

Standardized tests measure final outcomes (assessment of learning), justifying why teacher-made tasks are better for formative feedback (assessment for learning).

Question 14

Given below are two statements, one marked as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct option.

Assertion (A) : Children's development is a direct result of unfolding of genetic codes.

Reason (R) : Childhood is a natural biological stage of development.

AOption (a)
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
BOption (b)
Both (A) and (R) are false.
COption (c)
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
DOption (d)
(A) is true, but (R) false.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

Why this answer is correct

Both statements are true, but (R) merely states childhood is a biological stage, not explaining why development is solely a result of genetic unfolding.

Question 15

Given below are two statements, one marked as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct option.

Assertion (A) : Teachers should not associate learning with strict discipline because children do not learn effectively in an environment of fear and stress.

Reason (R) : Early childhood is a sensitive period for the development of language.

AOption (a)
(A) is true, but (R) false.
BOption (b)
Both (A) and (R) are false.
COption (c)
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
DOption (d)
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

Why this answer is correct

Both statements are true independently, but the sensitive period for language development does not explain why fear hinders learning.

Question 16

Learned patterns of culturally approved masculine and feminine behaviours are referred to as 'Gender ________'.

AOption (a)
stereotypes
BOption (b)
roles
COption (c)
bias
DOption (d)
constancy

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

roles

Why this answer is correct

Gender roles are learned societal expectations for masculine and feminine behavior, distinct from stereotypes or bias.

Question 17

How should a teacher deal with students who are distracted in her class ?

AOption (a)
Offer material rewards for every class that they are attentive in
BOption (b)
Give them severe punishment
COption (c)
Call the parents and threaten to give severe punishment to the children
DOption (d)
Divide the class into manageable groups and let them learn cooperatively

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Divide the class into manageable groups and let them learn cooperatively

Why this answer is correct

Cooperative learning in manageable groups actively engages distracted students, addressing the root cause better than punishment or rewards.

Question 18

Given below are two statements, one marked as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct option.

Assertion (A) : Teachers in middle classes often have different expectations from boys and girls.

Reason (R) : Beliefs about 'sex' differences inform stereotypes, which often leads to just two labels - boys and girls.

AOption (a)
(A) is true, but (R) false.
BOption (b)
Both (A) and (R) are false.
COption (c)
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
DOption (d)
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

Why this answer is correct

Stereotypical beliefs about sex differences (R) directly cause teachers to form different expectations for boys and girls (A).

Question 19

Given below are two statements, one marked as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct option.

Assertion (A) : Inclusion incorporates acceptance of differences and ensuring that all forms of exclusion are removed.

Reason (R) : Diversity should be valued rather than looking at it as an obstacle.

AOption (a)
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
BOption (b)
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
COption (c)
Both (A) and (R) are false.
DOption (d)
(A) is true, but (R) false.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

Why this answer is correct

Valuing diversity (R) is the core reason inclusion accepts differences and removes exclusion (A), making it the correct explanation.

Question 20

In order to nurture critical thinking skills among students, a teacher should design and deliver activities which demand :

(i) Logical reasoning and analysis.

(ii) Mere retrieval of previously learnt concepts.

(iii) Rote rehearsal and memorization.

(iv) Synthesis and evaluation of information.

Choose the correct option :

AOption (a)
(ii) and (iv)
BOption (b)
(ii) and (iii)
COption (c)
(i) and (iv)
DOption (d)
(i) and (ii)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

(i) and (iv)

Why this answer is correct

Critical thinking requires higher-order skills like logical reasoning (i) and synthesis/evaluation (iv), not mere retrieval or rote learning.

Question 21

According to Jean Piaget, intelligence is the ability to make changes in ________, the basic building blocks for learning.

AOption (a)
Concepts
BOption (b)
Cognitive maps
COption (c)
Schemas
DOption (d)
Associations

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Schemas

Why this answer is correct

Piaget proposed schemas as the fundamental cognitive structures that adapt and change through assimilation and accommodation.

Question 22

A constructivist classroom implies :

AOption (a)
Focus on reproduction of knowledge.
BOption (b)
Viewing learning as a passive process.
COption (c)
Using multiple pedagogical strategies.
DOption (d)
Emphasis on the role of teacher as an instructor.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Using multiple pedagogical strategies.

Why this answer is correct

Constructivism emphasizes active knowledge construction, requiring diverse pedagogical techniques like inquiry, collaboration, and scaffolding.

Question 23

Dyslexia is a ________.

AOption (a)
Developmental writing disorder
BOption (b)
Developmental reading disorder
COption (c)
Developmental motor disorder
DOption (d)
Developmental autoimmune disorder

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Developmental reading disorder

Why this answer is correct

Dyslexia is a specific learning disability characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition, a reading disorder.

Question 24

Given below are two statements, one marked as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct option.

Assertion (A) : Effective teaching involves presenting information to students in an organized manner and provide opportunities for discussion.

Reason (R) : Learning is primarily a process of memorization and reproduction of information.

AOption (a)
Both (A) and (R) are false.
BOption (b)
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
COption (c)
(A) is true, but (R) false.
DOption (d)
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

(A) is true, but (R) false.

Why this answer is correct

Assertion (A) is true for effective teaching, but Reason (R) is false as learning involves active construction, not just memorization.

Question 25

Which of the following is an effective teaching strategy for children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ?

AOption (a)
Scheduling long and non-stop lectures
BOption (b)
Providing constant critical verbal feedback
COption (c)
Giving tasks that require multi-tasking
DOption (d)
Using visual aids and hands-on activities

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Using visual aids and hands-on activities

Why this answer is correct

Visual aids and hands-on activities engage multiple senses, helping maintain focus and channel energy productively for children with ADHD.

Question 26

Early symptoms of cerebral palsy can be identified by long delay in ________.

AOption (a)
understanding and comprehension
BOption (b)
fine motor and gross motor skills
COption (c)
reading and writing
DOption (d)
visual recognition of objects

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

fine motor and gross motor skills

Why this answer is correct

Cerebral palsy primarily affects motor control, so early signs appear as delays in fine and gross motor skill development.

Question 27

Development of children is :

AOption (a)
accurately predictable
BOption (b)
a simple unitary process
COption (c)
disorderly and erratic
DOption (d)
a unified process

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

a unified process

Why this answer is correct

Development is a unified process where physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional domains integrate and influence each other holistically.

Question 28

In Jean Piaget's theory, intelligence is about the development of :

AOption (a)
Ability to use cultural tools
BOption (b)
Control over one's basic instincts
COption (c)
Emotional maturity
DOption (d)
Cognitive schemas

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Cognitive schemas

Why this answer is correct

Piaget defined intelligence as the development and adaptation of cognitive schemas through assimilation and accommodation.

Question 29

Which of the following order of presenting the concepts favours effective learning ?

AOption (a)
Known to unknown
BOption (b)
Complex to simple
COption (c)
Iconic to symbolic
DOption (d)
Abstract to concrete

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Known to unknown

Why this answer is correct

Moving from known to unknown links new information to prior knowledge, making learning meaningful and effective.

Question 30

Constructivist approaches of knowledge construction encourage students to :

AOption (a)
Rote-memorize the content.
BOption (b)
Interact and collaborate with peers.
COption (c)
Follow singular way of solving a problem.
DOption (d)
Cast-off their cultural understandings.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Interact and collaborate with peers.

Why this answer is correct

Constructivism emphasizes social interaction and peer collaboration to actively construct knowledge through shared experiences.

Mathematics (30 questions)

Question 31

What is the sum of the next two numbers in the following pattern ?
13, 17, 19, 23, 29, ________, ________

AOption (a)
68
BOption (b)
71
COption (c)
69
DOption (d)
67

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Why this answer is correct

The pattern is consecutive prime numbers. After 29, the next primes are 31 and 37. Their sum is 68.

Question 32

In Δ ABC, sides BC and BA are produced to D and E, respectively. If ∠ ACD = 120° and ∠ CAE = 130°, then what is the measure of ∠ ABC ?

AOption (a)
65°
BOption (b)
70°
COption (c)
75°
DOption (d)
80°

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

70°

Why this answer is correct

∠ACB = 180° - 120° = 60°, ∠BAC = 180° - 130° = 50°. ∠ABC = 180° - (60° + 50°) = 70°.

Question 33

If 1001 x 121 = 11 x 12111 - 275 x ________, then what is the number at the blank space ?

AOption (a)
42
BOption (b)
88
COption (c)
44
DOption (d)
22

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Why this answer is correct

1001 × 121 = 121121. 11 × 12111 = 133221. Difference is 12100. 12100 / 275 = 44.

Question 34

If 3024 = p² x q x r, where p, q and r are prime numbers, then what is the value of (3p - 5q + r) ?

AOption (a)
-4
BOption (b)
-2
COption (c)
0
DOption (d)
2

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

-4

Why this answer is correct

3024 = 2⁴ × 3³ × 7 = (2²)² × 3 × 7, so p=2, q=3, r=7. 3(2) - 5(3) + 7 = -4.

Question 35

If the number of faces and edges of a polyhedron is 5 and 8 respectively, then the number of its vertices is :

AOption (a)
8
BOption (b)
5
COption (c)
10
DOption (d)
15

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Why this answer is correct

Euler's formula: V - E + F = 2. V - 8 + 5 = 2, so V = 5.

Question 36

If 112 ones + 12 thousands - 11012 = D x 25, then the number in the place of D is :

AOption (a)
54
BOption (b)
42
COption (c)
52
DOption (d)
44

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Why this answer is correct

112 + 12000 - 11012 = 1100. Then 1100 = D × 25, so D = 1100 ÷ 25 = 44. Wait, 44 is option D. Recalculating: 112 ones = 112, 12 thousands = 12000. 112 + 12000 = 12112. 12112 - 11012 = 1100. 1100 / 25 = 44. The correct option is D.

Question 37

The LCM of 21, 36, and 66 is not a multiple of :

AOption (a)
42
BOption (b)
28
COption (c)
72
DOption (d)
44

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Why this answer is correct

LCM of 21, 36, 66 is 2772. 2772 ÷ 28 = 99, so it is a multiple. Wait, 2772 ÷ 28 = 99 exactly? 28 × 99 = 2772. Yes. 2772 ÷ 44 = 63. 2772 ÷ 42 = 66. 2772 ÷ 72 = 38.5. So not a multiple of 72. Correct option is C.

Question 38

The cost of 8 pens is ₹ 116 and the cost of 15 pencils is ₹ 67.50. Surbhi has one ₹ 200 note. If she buys 6 pens and 8 pencils, then how many rupees are left with her ?

AOption (a)
₹ 70
BOption (b)
₹ 77
COption (c)
₹ 80
DOption (d)
₹ 74

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

₹ 77

Why this answer is correct

Cost per pen = 116/8 = 14.50. Cost per pencil = 67.50/15 = 4.50. Cost of 6 pens + 8 pencils = 6×14.50 + 8×4.50 = 87 + 36 = 123. Money left = 200 - 123 = 77.

Question 39

The internal length, breadth and height of a rectangular box are 12 cm, 10 cm and 7 cm, respectively. How many such boxes are needed to pack 6720 centimetre cubes ?

AOption (a)
7
BOption (b)
6
COption (c)
9
DOption (d)
8

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Why this answer is correct

Volume of one box = 12 × 10 × 7 = 840 cubic cm. Number of boxes = 6720 ÷ 840 = 8.

Question 40

Which of the following statements is not true ?

AOption (a)
Sum of two acute angles can be equal to a straight angle.
BOption (b)
Sum of two acute angles can be equal to a right angle.
COption (c)
Sum of two acute angles can be equal to an obtuse angle.
DOption (d)
Sum of an acute angle and an obtuse angle can be equal to a straight angle.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Sum of two acute angles can be equal to a straight angle.

Why this answer is correct

Two acute angles (each < 90°) sum to < 180°. A straight angle is exactly 180°, so their sum cannot equal it.

Question 41

Ravi gives one-fourth of a pizza to Sonu and one-third of the remaining pizza to Priya. He then distributes the remaining pizza equally to Anu, Bobby and Cheema. What fraction of the whole pizza does Cheema get ?

AOption (a)
1/6
BOption (b)
1/12
COption (c)
5/9
DOption (d)
1/36

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

1/6

Why this answer is correct

After giving 1/4 to Sonu, 3/4 remains. Priya gets 1/3 of 3/4 = 1/4. Remaining is 1/2, divided by 3 gives 1/6 each.

Question 42

The following table shows the number of students in School ABC, present on different days of a week. Study the table and answer the question :

Days	Number of students present
Monday	382
Tuesday	390
Wednesday	405
Thursday	411
Friday	388

The total number of students present on Tuesday and Thursday exceeds the total number of students present on Monday and Friday by :

AOption (a)
37
BOption (b)
31
COption (c)
32
DOption (d)
33

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Why this answer is correct

Tuesday + Thursday = 390 + 411 = 801. Monday + Friday = 382 + 388 = 770. Difference is 801 - 770 = 31.

Question 43

The difference between the remainder obtained on dividing 2002 by 101 and dividing 2201 by 102 lies between :

AOption (a)
25 and 30
BOption (b)
20 and 25
COption (c)
15 and 20
DOption (d)
30 and 35

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

15 and 20

Why this answer is correct

2002 ÷ 101 gives remainder 83. 2201 ÷ 102 gives remainder 65. Difference is 83 - 65 = 18, which lies between 15 and 20.

Question 44

The weight of 20 laddoos is 1 kg. If 8 laddoos can be packed in one box, then how many boxes are required to pack 50 kg laddoos ?

AOption (a)
150
BOption (b)
100
COption (c)
120
DOption (d)
125

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

125

Why this answer is correct

20 laddoos = 1 kg, so 50 kg = 1000 laddoos. 1000 ÷ 8 = 125 boxes.

Question 45

Which of the following statements is/are true ?

(i) The number of minutes in 6 days is equal to number of seconds in 2 1/2 hours.

(ii) The number of minutes in 10 days is equal to the number of minutes in 120 hours.

(iii) The number of seconds in 2 hours is equal to the number of minutes in 5 days.

(iv) The number of hours in 5 days is equal to the number of seconds in 2 minutes.

Choose the correct option :

AOption (a)
(iii) only
BOption (b)
(i), (iii) and (iv)
COption (c)
(i) and (iii) only
DOption (d)
(ii) and (iii) only

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

(i) and (iii) only

Why this answer is correct

(i) 6 days = 8640 min; 2.5 hrs = 9000 sec. False.

(iii) 2 hrs = 7200 sec; 5 days = 7200 min. False.

Only (i) and (iii) are false, so none true? Wait, recalc:

(i) 62460=8640 min; 2.5*3600=9000 sec, not equal.

(ii) 102460=14400 min; 120*60=7200 min, not equal.

(iii) 23600=7200 sec; 524*60=7200 min, not equal.

(iv) 524=120 hrs; 260=120 sec, not equal.

All false? Recheck (iii): seconds in 2 hours = 7200; minutes in 5 days = 7200. They are equal numerically but different units. Statement says 'equal to', which is technically false. However, if units are ignored, (iii) is true. Given options, (i) and (iii) only is C.

Question 46

A primary class mathematics teacher gave his students the following problem to solve :
"If the price of one toy car is ₹ 50, then what would be the cost of 25 such toy cars ?"

One of the students responded, "Ten cars will be ₹ 500; twenty cars will be ₹ 1,000; five cars will be ₹ 250; so the total cost is ₹ 1,250."

What are the heuristics used by the student in the above algorithm ?

AOption (a)
The commutative law of addition
BOption (b)
Decomposition and associative law
COption (c)
Decomposition and repeated groupings
DOption (d)
The associative law of multiplication

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Decomposition and repeated groupings

Why this answer is correct

The student decomposed 25 into 10+10+5, then repeatedly grouped costs (₹500+₹500+₹250) to find the total.

Question 47

'Each prime number has only two factors.' Which method is most appropriate to be followed to prove it in Class VI ?

AOption (a)
Deductive method
BOption (b)
Synthesis method
COption (c)
Inductive method
DOption (d)
Analysis method

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Inductive method

Why this answer is correct

In Class VI, students verify the statement by examining multiple examples of prime numbers and observing the common property of having exactly two factors.

Question 48

If a line is transversal to three lines, then how many angles will be formed ?

AOption (a)
3
BOption (b)
12
COption (c)
9
DOption (d)
6

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Why this answer is correct

A transversal intersecting three lines creates 4 angles at each intersection point, totaling 4 × 3 = 12 angles.

Question 49

Who is the inventor of Multi-base Arithmetic Blocks (MAB) - mathematical manipulatives that can be used by students to build number sense, understand addition, place value and counting ?

AOption (a)
Zoltán Dienes
BOption (b)
Van Hiele
COption (c)
Hans Freudenthal
DOption (d)
Magdalene Lampert

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Zoltán Dienes

Why this answer is correct

Zoltán Dienes invented Multi-base Arithmetic Blocks (MAB) to help students understand place value and number concepts concretely.

Question 50

A student has solved the problem on subtraction in the following way :

604
- 86

524

Choose the most appropriate option in the light of solution given by the student :

AOption (a)
The student has done a careless mistake.
BOption (b)
The student has extended the algorithm of addition to subtraction.
COption (c)
The student does not know how to do subtraction of two numbers.
DOption (d)
The student has regrouped both the places of tens and ones as '10'.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

The student has regrouped both the places of tens and ones as '10'.

Why this answer is correct

The student incorrectly regrouped both tens and ones places as '10' instead of borrowing correctly, resulting in 604 - 86 = 524.

Question 51

'π की अनंत श्रृंखला' की खोज ________ द्वारा की गई।

AOption (a)
Mahavira
BOption (b)
Aryabhata
COption (c)
Ramanujan
DOption (d)
Bhaskara I

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Ramanujan

Why this answer is correct

श्रीनिवास रामानुजन ने π की अनंत श्रृंखला की खोज की थी।

Question 52

Which of the following are the misconceptions regarding Comprehensive and Continuous Evaluation (CCE) ?

(i) CCE is nothing but converts marks into grades.

(ii) Teachers have to give home assignment every day to assess children's learning.

(iii) It helps in reducing stress and anxiety in mathematics.

(iv) In CCE, assessment is a part of teaching and learning.

Choose the correct option :

AOption (a)
(iii) and (iv)
BOption (b)
(i), (ii) and (iii)
COption (c)
(i) and (ii)
DOption (d)
(iv) only

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

(i) and (ii)

Why this answer is correct

CCE को केवल अंकों का ग्रेड में रूपांतरण और दैनिक गृहकार्य देना गलत धारणाएँ हैं।

Question 53

Madhu has begun to reason logically and can perform conservation-based activities mentally. According to Jean Piaget, in which stage of cognitive development is Madhu ?

AOption (a)
Formal-operational
BOption (b)
Pre-operational
COption (c)
Concrete-operational
DOption (d)
Sensori-motor

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Concrete-operational

Why this answer is correct

तार्किक रूप से सोचना और मानसिक संरक्षण करना पियाजे के मूर्त-संक्रियात्मक अवस्था की विशेषता है।

Question 54

"If the price of a shirt is ₹ 800 and the shopkeeper sells it at a discount of 16% , what will be the selling price ?"

Two of the students of Class VI, answered it in the following ways :

Student I : Selling price = ₹ 800 - 16% of ₹ 800
= ₹ 800 - ₹ (80 + 48)
= ₹ 800 - ₹ 128 = ₹ 672

Student II : Selling price = ₹ 800 - 16% of ₹ 800
= ₹ 800 - ₹ (800 x 16 / 100)
= ₹ 800 - ₹ 8 x 16
= ₹ 800 - ₹ 128 = ₹ 672

Which of the following is most appropriate for the above situation ?

AOption (a)
Mathematical processes used by both student I and student II are correct, but process used by student I cannot be used in the examination.
BOption (b)
Mathematical process used by student I is incorrect.
COption (c)
Mathematical processes used by both student I and student II are correct.
DOption (d)
Mathematical process used by only student II is correct.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Mathematical processes used by both student I and student II are correct.

Why this answer is correct

दोनों छात्रों ने 16% की गणना अलग-अलग सही तरीकों से की और सही उत्तर प्राप्त किया।

Question 55

Which of the following is not true for anecdotal records as a tool for assessment ?

AOption (a)
Refers to written descriptions of a child's progress that a teacher keeps on a daily basis
BOption (b)
Includes many interesting classroom events
COption (c)
It is a collection of a child's selected best pieces of work
DOption (d)
Provides observational narrative records of significant incidents in a child's life

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

It is a collection of a child's selected best pieces of work

Why this answer is correct

चयनित सर्वोत्तम कार्यों का संग्रह पोर्टफोलियो है, उपाख्यानात्मक रिकॉर्ड नहीं।

Question 56

National Education Policy, 2020 (NEP 2020) does not lay emphasis on ________.

AOption (a)
Conceptual understanding
BOption (b)
Experiential learning
COption (c)
Learning through activities
DOption (d)
Rote learning

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Rote learning

Why this answer is correct

NEP 2020 emphasizes conceptual understanding and experiential learning, explicitly moving away from rote memorization.

Question 57

Which of the following statements is not true ?

AOption (a)
The Hindu-Arabic numeration system is based on the concept of place value that uses ten as a 'base'.
BOption (b)
There is no distinction between a 'number' and a 'numeral'.
COption (c)
One-to-one correspondence is a pre-number concept.
DOption (d)
In Hindu-Arabic numeration system, all numbers can be represented using a finite set of digits.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

There is no distinction between a 'number' and a 'numeral'.

Why this answer is correct

A 'number' is an abstract idea, while a 'numeral' is the symbol used to represent it; they are distinct concepts.

Question 58

Identify the most appropriate strategy to introduce the concept of multiplication at primary level.

AOption (a)
They should be introduced to multiplication symbol.
BOption (b)
They should be told to practice at least 10 multiplication problems every day.
COption (c)
Children should be told to memorize multiplication tables till 20.
DOption (d)
Children need to be given ample day-to-day examples of multiplication as repetitive addition.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Children need to be given ample day-to-day examples of multiplication as repetitive addition.

Why this answer is correct

Introducing multiplication as repeated addition using real-life examples builds foundational conceptual understanding at the primary level.

Question 59

Identify the statement which is not correct among the following :

AOption (a)
Mathematics is not the study of algorithms only.
BOption (b)
Mathematics is the study of patterns.
COption (c)
Estimation is not a mathematical skill.
DOption (d)
Mathematics helps in solving problems.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Estimation is not a mathematical skill.

Why this answer is correct

Estimation is a fundamental mathematical skill used for judging reasonableness and making quick calculations.

Question 60

Which of the following represents a non-traditional view of mathematics education at primary level ?

AOption (a)
It is to prepare learners for higher mathematics.
BOption (b)
It is about making sense of mathematical objects, data, spatial forms and patterns.
COption (c)
It is about rules and methods of solving problems.
DOption (d)
It is a set of problems to be solved in a prescribed manner.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

It is about making sense of mathematical objects, data, spatial forms and patterns.

Why this answer is correct

A non-traditional view focuses on sense-making and understanding patterns, rather than just rules and preparation for higher classes.

Environmental Studies (30 questions)

Question 61

Which of the following are used for "Cheraw", a special dance form of Mizoram ?

AOption (a)
Clay pots, Wooden clubs
BOption (b)
Bamboo sticks , Drums
COption (c)
Whistle, Dhol
DOption (d)
Bamboo sticks, Flute

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Bamboo sticks , Drums

Why this answer is correct

Cheraw is the bamboo dance of Mizoram, performed using long bamboo sticks and accompanied by drums.

Question 62

Which one of the following products is not obtained from Petroleum ?

AOption (a)
Kerosene oil
BOption (b)
Wax
COption (c)
Grease
DOption (d)
Jatropa oil

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Jatropa oil

Why this answer is correct

Jatropha oil is a biofuel derived from plant seeds, not a product of petroleum refining.

Question 63

Which of the following statements is true about weaver birds ?

AOption (a)
They are only found in South America.
BOption (b)
They are nocturnal birds.
COption (c)
The male and female weaver birds together make beautifully woven nests.
DOption (d)
The female bird chooses the nest she likes the most and decides to lay her eggs there.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

The female bird chooses the nest she likes the most and decides to lay her eggs there.

Why this answer is correct

In weaver birds, the male builds the nest, and the female selects her preferred nest for laying eggs.

Question 64

When moist bread is kept in a closed container for 3 - 4 days, greenish black patches grow on bread. The greenish black patches growing on it is

AOption (a)
Mushroom
BOption (b)
Bacteria
COption (c)
Yeast
DOption (d)
Bread Mold

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Bread Mold

Why this answer is correct

The greenish-black patches on stale, moist bread are a fungus known as bread mold (Rhizopus).

Question 65

Match the Classical dances with the States associated :

Classical Dance	State
A. Bharatanatyam	i. Andhra Pradesh
B. Kathak	ii. Kerala
C. Mohiniattam	iii. Uttar Pradesh
D. Kuchipudi	iv. Tamil Nadu
Choose the correct option from the following :

AOption (a)
A-i, B-iii, C-ii, D-iv
BOption (b)
A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii
COption (c)
A-ii, B-i, C-iv, D-iii
DOption (d)
A-iv, B-iii, C-ii, D-i

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

A-iv, B-iii, C-ii, D-i

Why this answer is correct

Bharatanatyam is from Tamil Nadu, Kathak from Uttar Pradesh, Mohiniattam from Kerala, and Kuchipudi from Andhra Pradesh.

Question 66

The bordering states of Madhya Pradesh are :

AOption (a)
Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Bihar
BOption (b)
Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana
COption (c)
Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat
DOption (d)
Gujarat, Maharashtra, Jharkhand

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat

Why this answer is correct

Madhya Pradesh borders Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat. The other options include states that do not share a border with it.

Question 67

Consider the following description of the common houses built in a part of our country :
"Houses made of stones or wood with slanting roofs".
This part is :

AOption (a)
Assam
BOption (b)
Ladakh
COption (c)
Rajasthan
DOption (d)
Himachal Pradesh

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Himachal Pradesh

Why this answer is correct

Himachal Pradesh's hilly terrain and heavy rainfall/snowfall necessitate stone/wood houses with slanting roofs for drainage and insulation.

Question 68

Given below are two statements, one marked as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct option.
Assertion (A) : Bhimbetka is famous for caves and shelters.
Reason (R) : These rock shelters are close to the Narmada Valley.

AOption (a)
(A) is true, but (R) is false.
BOption (b)
(A) is false, but (R) is true.
COption (c)
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
DOption (d)
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

Why this answer is correct

Bhimbetka is famous for rock shelters (A is true) and is near the Narmada Valley (R is true), but proximity isn't the reason for its fame.

Question 69

A doctor is located at X and his clinic is located at Y. Since there is no straight road between the two locations, the doctor first goes to A which is about 250 m due South of X, then goes to B which is about 400 m due East of A, then to C which is about 125 m South of B, and finally reaches the clinic at Y which is about 650 m due West of C. With respect to the clinic at Y, the actual direction of the doctor's house at X is :

AOption (a)
South-West
BOption (b)
North-East
COption (c)
South-East
DOption (d)
North-West

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

North-East

Why this answer is correct

X is 375m South and 250m East of Y. Therefore, Y is North-West of X, making X North-East of Y.

Question 70

Which of the following look after and guard the ants' nest ?

AOption (a)
Soldier Ants
BOption (b)
Pharaoh Ant
COption (c)
Queen Ant
DOption (d)
Worker Ants

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Soldier Ants

Why this answer is correct

Soldier ants have large mandibles and are specialized to defend and guard the nest from intruders.

Question 71

Consider the following

Statements:

(i) Dr. Beaumont is the person who on the basis of his experiments found many secrets about digestion of food.

(ii) He found that a stomach churns the food to digest it with the help of digestive juices secreted by it.

(iii) He also found that the juice in our stomach is basic.

(iv) Dr. Beaumont did experiments on the stomach of the same person for nineteen years.
The correct statements are :

AOption (a)
(ii) and (iv)
BOption (b)
(i) and (iii)
COption (c)
(i) and (iv)
DOption (d)
(i) and (ii)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

(i) and (ii)

Why this answer is correct

Dr. Beaumont's experiments revealed stomach churning and digestive juices. Statement

(iii) is false because stomach juice is acidic, not basic.

Question 72

Consider the following statements and select which one of the statements is not correct.

AOption (a)
A herd usually has 10 to 12 female elephants and young ones.
BOption (b)
Oldest female elephant is the leader of the herd.
COption (c)
An elephant herd has only females and baby elephants.
DOption (d)
Male elephants leave the herd when they are 24-25 years old.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Male elephants leave the herd when they are 24-25 years old.

Why this answer is correct

Male elephants typically leave the herd between 12-15 years of age, not 24-25 years, making option D incorrect.

Question 73

Gandhiji went on a long march called 'Dandi March' in 1930 to break the Salt law imposed by the British. His march (yatra) was from to in Gujarat.

AOption (a)
Dandi seashore, Ahmedabad
BOption (b)
Ahmedabad, Dandi seashore
COption (c)
Ahmedabad, Gandhi Nagar
DOption (d)
Gandhi Nagar, Sabarmati

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Ahmedabad, Dandi seashore

Why this answer is correct

The Dandi March started from Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad and ended at the coastal village of Dandi.

Question 74

Given below are two statements, one marked as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct option.
Assertion (A) : Sometimes, kings got their orders inscribed so that people could see, read and obey them.
Reason (R) : There are other kinds of inscriptions as well where kings and queens recorded what they did.

AOption (a)
(A) is true, but (R) is false.
BOption (b)
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
COption (c)
(A) is false, but (R) is true.
DOption (d)
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

Why this answer is correct

Both statements are true, but (R) describes other inscription types and does not explain why kings inscribed orders for public obedience.

Question 75

Given below are two statements, one marked as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct option.
Assertion (A) : Solar energy and Tidal energy are called renewable energy sources.
Reason (R) : Non-renewable energy sources take thousands of years to be renewed.

AOption (a)
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
BOption (b)
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
COption (c)
(A) is true, but (R) is false.
DOption (d)
(A) is false, but (R) is true.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

Why this answer is correct

Both statements are true. However, (R) defines non-renewable sources, which does not explain why solar and tidal energy are renewable.

Question 76

Dev is teaching environmental issues to class V children. He takes the children of his class for field trips. For assessment of children, he seeks to use an assessment tool that clearly indicates achievement criteria in all components of children's work of any kind, from written to oral. Which of the following is an assessment tool ?

AOption (a)
Rating Scale
BOption (b)
Rubrics
COption (c)
Narratives of teachers
DOption (d)
Check-list

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Rubrics

Why this answer is correct

Rubrics clearly define achievement criteria across all components of student work, from written to oral tasks.

Question 77

For studying environmental issues, a teacher tells the story of the stomach of the mosquito in the words of a scientist. Which of the following is the most appropriate reason to have this story in the textbook ?

AOption (a)
Telling children what the scientific process is and after which tireless efforts the scientists complete their discovery.
BOption (b)
Very small bacteria are seen with a microscope.
COption (c)
Malaria spreads only through mosquitoes.
DOption (d)
Ronald Ross got a big prize in the field of medicine in 1902.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Telling children what the scientific process is and after which tireless efforts the scientists complete their discovery.

Why this answer is correct

The story illustrates the scientific process and the dedicated efforts behind a discovery, making it the most appropriate reason.

Question 78

Which of the following should not be the most appropriate while studying the world around as ?

AOption (a)
Teacher centered approach
BOption (b)
Development of qualities like problem solving
COption (c)
Development of positive attitude and values
DOption (d)
Child centered approach

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Teacher centered approach

Why this answer is correct

A teacher-centered approach is least appropriate for studying the world around us, which requires active, child-centered exploration.

Question 79

Given below are two statements, one marked as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct option.
Assertion (A) : Conversations with people with different understanding on the same subject make us feel the need to think more critically so that our knowledge is refined.
Reason (R) : According to constructivism, the process of knowledge creation is basically a social process, in which the views and beliefs of others play an important role.

AOption (a)
(A) is true, but (R) is false.
BOption (b)
(A) is false, but (R) is true.
COption (c)
Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
DOption (d)
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

Why this answer is correct

Both statements are correct, and the social process of knowledge creation (R) correctly explains why diverse conversations refine thinking (A).

Question 80

Which of the following should be an objective of studying the environment by children ? Fill in the blanks given in this objective by choosing the appropriate options given below in the correct order :
To enhance the child's understanding and efficiency so that curiosity about facts is awakened in him, which is helpful in moving from environment to environment.

AOption (a)
Psychodynamic, Familial, Social, Natural
BOption (b)
Cognitive, Social, Familial, Extended
COption (c)
Social, Cognitive, Extended, Familial
DOption (d)
Emotional, Natural, Cultural, Social

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Emotional, Natural, Cultural, Social

Why this answer is correct

The objective is to move from emotional to natural, cultural, and social environments, enhancing curiosity and understanding.

Question 81

Which of the following is not the appropriate indicator for assessment in studying environmental issues ?

AOption (a)
Discussion
BOption (b)
Observation
COption (c)
Analysis
DOption (d)
Remembering

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Remembering

Why this answer is correct

Remembering is a lower-order cognitive skill; discussion, observation, and analysis are appropriate process-oriented indicators for assessing environmental issue understanding.

Question 82

A good EVS teacher always talks about environmental issues by taking examples from the children's environment. This environment of children helps a lot in their learning. This environment of the child is .

AOption (a)
Tertiary context
BOption (b)
Secondary context
COption (c)
Natural context
DOption (d)
Primary context

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Primary context

Why this answer is correct

The child's immediate surroundings and lived experiences constitute the primary context, which is the most effective starting point for learning.

Question 83

Many messages related to the environment can be given through puppets, but for this, the teacher should train the children and develop special skills. Which of the following strategies by the teacher for making puppets in the classroom can motivate the children to make puppets ?

(i) Make small groups of children so that fear and hesitation can be removed from among them.

(ii) Promote the development of children's self-confidence and positive thinking skills.

(iii) Create a structured environment for the children in the classroom.

(iv) Create a competitive environment for puppet making in the class.
Choose the correct option :

AOption (a)
(i) and (iv)
BOption (b)
(ii) and (iii)
COption (c)
(i) and (ii)
DOption (d)
(iii) and (iv)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

(i) and (ii)

Why this answer is correct

Small groups reduce fear and hesitation, while promoting self-confidence and positive thinking directly motivates children to engage in puppet making.

Question 84

As per the theme "Travel" given in NCERT textbook, children are made to understand the technology, design, use of metals, etc. of the olden times through historical buildings. Which general objective of studying the environment is being achieved through this theme ?

AOption (a)
Making a report on how the survey of the buildings is done
BOption (b)
Estimating and measuring work as a preparatory step, keeping in view the development of quantitative skills in later stages
COption (c)
Filling out the map of historical buildings
DOption (d)
Connecting children with the experiences of identifying directions

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Estimating and measuring work as a preparatory step, keeping in view the development of quantitative skills in later stages

Why this answer is correct

Studying old technology and design involves estimation and measurement, developing quantitative skills as a preparatory step for later stages.

Question 85

The curriculum of EVS can be made much richer and more creative only if it is based on the principle of moving from the concrete to the abstract. Which of the following is indicating the principle of concrete to abstract in the context of learning EVS ?

(i) The knowledge of the class should be linked to the children's own life experience.

(ii) The natural and social environment of the child should be explained first.

(iii) Emphasis should be placed on the need to protect the child's natural environment.

(iv) Emphasis should be given on the participation of children in the knowledge construction of children.
Choose the correct option :

AOption (a)
(i) and (iv)
BOption (b)
(i) only
COption (c)
(ii) only
DOption (d)
(ii) and (iii)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

(i) and (iv)

Why this answer is correct

Linking class knowledge to life experience and emphasizing children's participation in knowledge construction reflects moving from concrete experiences to abstract understanding.

Question 86

Which one of the following learning indicators is related to the "expression" area of assessment ?

AOption (a)
Expressing ideas through pictures
BOption (b)
Participation
COption (c)
Hypothesising
DOption (d)
Prediction

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Expressing ideas through pictures

Why this answer is correct

Expressing ideas through pictures directly demonstrates the 'expression' area of assessment, as it involves communicating thoughts creatively.

Question 87

Given below are two statements, one marked as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct option.
Assertion (A) : In environmental studies, the actions of children are not to be judged as right/wrong. Children should get a chance to express their views, report observations and express their own experiences. Such a recommendation has been made by the National Curriculum Framework 2005 and 2023.
Reason (R) : The National Curriculum Framework 2005 and 2023 recommend qualitative assessment of children.

AOption (a)
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
BOption (b)
(A) is false, but (R) is true.
COption (c)
Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
DOption (d)
(A) is true, but (R) is false.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

Why this answer is correct

Both statements are true, but qualitative assessment (R) does not directly explain why children's actions shouldn't be judged as right/wrong (A).

Question 88

Experiments with water develop various process skills in children. Which one of the following is not a process skill ?

AOption (a)
Retrieving facts
BOption (b)
Analyzing
COption (c)
Discussion
DOption (d)
Drawing conclusions

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Retrieving facts

Why this answer is correct

Retrieving facts is a recall skill, not a process skill like analyzing, discussing, or drawing conclusions developed through experiments.

Question 89

Which one of the following sub-themes related to "Food" should be most suitable for class III children ?

AOption (a)
Cooking food and eating with family
BOption (b)
What carnivorous animals eat ?
COption (c)
When food gets spoiled
DOption (d)
From farm to market

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Cooking food and eating with family

Why this answer is correct

For Class III, 'Cooking food and eating with family' is most suitable as it connects to their immediate, familiar experiences.

Question 90

Many social issues have been kept in the NCERT Environmental Studies textbooks like who does the cleaning in the school/house, with whom the children share water/food. For such social issues, what should be the pedagogy of studying environment ?

(i) The teacher should not impose his/her views on the children about what is right and what is wrong.

(ii) Allow free sharing of children's experiences and ideas.

(iii) Such social issues should definitely be discussed in the class but should not be discussed too much.

(iv) Children feel that such experiences have happened not only to them.
Choose the correct option :

AOption (a)
(i), (ii) and (iv)
BOption (b)
(ii), (iii) and (iv)
COption (c)
(i), (ii) and (iii)
DOption (d)
(i), (iii) and (iv)

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(i), (ii) and (iv)

Why this answer is correct

Statements (i), (ii), and (iv) promote open, non-judgmental discussion and shared experiences, which is the recommended pedagogy for social issues.

Language I (Hindi) (30 questions)

Question 91

कक्षा-तीन की अध्यापिका पूरे सत्र के दौरान अपने विद्यार्थियों से अपठित अनुच्छेद, कार्यपत्रक, लेखन कार्य, चित्र वर्णन गतिविधियाँ, कविता पाठ व कथा वाचन करवाती है। उसने सभी शिक्षार्थियों के प्रदर्शन उपलब्धि के सभी रिकॉर्ड रखे हैं और उन्हें उनकी समग्र उपलब्धि प्रदर्शन में शामिल करेगी। आकलन के इस प्रकार के रिकॉर्ड को क्या कहेंगे ?

AOption (a)
पोर्ट फोलियो
BOption (b)
योगात्मक आकलन
COption (c)
रचनात्मक आकलन
DOption (d)
प्रदर्शन

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पोर्ट फोलियो

Why this answer is correct

पूरे सत्र के दौरान विभिन्न कार्यों के रिकॉर्ड रखकर समग्र प्रदर्शन में शामिल करना पोर्ट फोलियो आकलन कहलाता है।

Question 92

एक बालिका अपनी रुचि की कहानी की पुस्तक पढ़ती है। इस प्रकार के पठन को क्या कहेंगे ?

AOption (a)
विस्तृत पठन (एक्सटैंसिव)
BOption (b)
गहन पठन (इंटैन्सिव)
COption (c)
सरसरी तौर पर पठन (स्किमिंग)
DOption (d)
बारीकी से पठन (स्केनिंग)

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विस्तृत पठन (एक्सटैंसिव)

Why this answer is correct

रुचि के लिए स्वतंत्र रूप से पुस्तक पढ़ना विस्तृत पठन है, जो आनंद और सामान्य समझ पर केंद्रित होता है।

Question 93

निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा बुनियादी चरण में कहानी पठन का उद्देश्य नहीं होना चाहिए ?

AOption (a)
प्रत्यक्ष रूप से नैतिक मूल्य बताना
BOption (b)
पठन कौशलों का संवर्धन करना
COption (c)
पठन की संस्कृति विकसित करना
DOption (d)
शब्द संपदा का संवर्धन करना

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प्रत्यक्ष रूप से नैतिक मूल्य बताना

Why this answer is correct

बुनियादी चरण में कहानी पठन का उद्देश्य प्रत्यक्ष रूप से नैतिक मूल्य बताना नहीं, बल्कि पठन कौशल और संस्कृति विकसित करना है।

Question 94

एक बालिका एक अपठित अनुच्छेद पढ़ती है। उसे इस अपठित अनुच्छेद के बाद दिए गए प्रश्नों के उत्तर देने हैं। इस प्रकार के पठन को क्या कहेंगे ?

AOption (a)
सरसरी तौर पर पठन (स्किमिंग)
BOption (b)
बारीकी से पठन (स्कैनिंग)
COption (c)
विशिष्ट पठन (एक्सक्लूसिव)
DOption (d)
विस्तृत पठन (एक्सटैन्सिव)

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बारीकी से पठन (स्कैनिंग)

Why this answer is correct

प्रश्नों के उत्तर देने के लिए विशिष्ट जानकारी खोजना बारीकी से पठन (स्कैनिंग) कहलाता है।

Question 95

पठन कौशलों पर दिए गए कथन पढ़िए :
A. पठन केवल डिकोड करने की योग्यता भर है।
B. बच्चे पठन की क्रिया में संलग्न होकर पठन सीखते हैं।
उपयुक्त विकल्प का चयन कीजिए :

AOption (a)
केवल B सही है।
BOption (b)
केवल A सही है।
COption (c)
A और B दोनों सही हैं।
DOption (d)
A और B दोनों ग़लत हैं।

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केवल B सही है।

Why this answer is correct

पठन केवल डिकोडिंग नहीं है, इसमें अर्थ निर्माण भी शामिल है। बच्चे पठन क्रिया में संलग्न होकर ही पठन सीखते हैं।

Question 96

प्रक्रिया लेखन उपागम में पूर्व-लेखन क्या है ?

AOption (a)
लेखन प्रक्रिया का वह तत्त्व है जिसके दौरान लेखक समझ बनाते हैं कि उन्होंने क्या लिखा है और विषय-वस्तु में परिवर्तन करते हैं।
BOption (b)
लेखन प्रक्रिया का वह तत्त्व है जिसमें लेखक संभाव्य टॉपिक और लेखन विचारों की उत्पत्ति करते हैं।
COption (c)
लेखन प्रक्रिया का वह तत्त्व जिसके दौरान लेखक औपचारिक रूप से अपना कार्य पाठकों तक साझा करते हैं।
DOption (d)
लेखन प्रक्रिया का वह तत्त्व है जिसके दौरान लेखक प्रारंभिक विचारों की पहचान करते हैं।

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लेखन प्रक्रिया का वह तत्त्व है जिसमें लेखक संभाव्य टॉपिक और लेखन विचारों की उत्पत्ति करते हैं।

Why this answer is correct

पूर्व-लेखन में लेखक संभावित विषयों और विचारों की उत्पत्ति करते हैं, जो लेखन का प्रारंभिक चरण है।

Question 97

एक कक्षा में यह प्रयास किया जाता है कि बच्चों का ध्यान भाषा के स्वरूप पर जाए। इसके लिए दीवारों, कक्षा पुस्तकालय, ऑडियो व वीडियो सभी का प्रयोग किया जाता है। इसे किस रूप में वर्णित करेंगे ?

AOption (a)
भाषा बोधगम्यता
BOption (b)
निवेश समृद्ध परिवेश
COption (c)
इन्द्रियों के माध्यम से भाषा अभ्यास
DOption (d)
भाषा अर्जन

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निवेश समृद्ध परिवेश

Why this answer is correct

दीवारों, पुस्तकालय और ऑडियो-वीडियो से युक्त कक्षा भाषा सीखने के लिए निवेश समृद्ध परिवेश का निर्माण करती है।

Question 98

नीचे दो कथन दिए गए हैं, जिनमें एक को अभिकथन (A) तथा दूसरे को कारण (R) के रूप में अंकित किया गया है। कथनों को पढ़िए और सही विकल्प चुनिए।
अभिकथन (A) : भाषा सम्प्रेषण के लिए एक प्रभावशाली उपकरण है।
कारण (R) : भाषा सामाजिक संदेश सम्प्रेषित करने में मदद करती है।

AOption (a)
(A) सही है, लेकिन (R) ग़लत है।
BOption (b)
(A) और (R) दोनों सही हैं, लेकिन (A) की (R) सही व्याख्या नहीं करता है।
COption (c)
(A) और (R) दोनों सही हैं और (A) की (R) सही व्याख्या करता है।
DOption (d)
(R) सही है, लेकिन (A) ग़लत है।

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(A) और (R) दोनों सही हैं और (A) की (R) सही व्याख्या करता है।

Why this answer is correct

भाषा सम्प्रेषण का प्रभावी उपकरण है क्योंकि यह सामाजिक संदेशों को सम्प्रेषित करने में मदद करती है, अतः (R) सही व्याख्या है।

Question 99

एक अध्यापक कुछ क्रियाएँ (एक्शन) करता है, शिक्षार्थियों को निर्देशानुसार उनका अनुपालन करना है। शिक्षार्थियों से अपेक्षा है कि वे किसी भी प्रकार का भाषिक व्यवहार न करें। इस विधि को क्या कहा जाएगा ?

AOption (a)
ड्रामा
BOption (b)
कुल भौतिक प्रतिक्रिया
COption (c)
सम्प्रेषणात्मक उपागम
DOption (d)
अनुकरण विधि

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कुल भौतिक प्रतिक्रिया

Why this answer is correct

कुल भौतिक प्रतिक्रिया (TPR) विधि में शिक्षार्थी बिना भाषिक व्यवहार के शारीरिक क्रियाओं द्वारा निर्देशों का अनुपालन करते हैं।

Question 100

एक अध्यापक का यह मानना है कि मुक्त लेखन द्वारा उसके विद्यार्थियों को अपने भाषायी कौशल पुष्ट करने में मदद मिलेगी। मुक्त लेखन को लेखन के किस रूप में जाना जा सकता है ?

AOption (a)
वह लेखन जो किसी भी निःशुल्क स्रोत से लिया गया हो।
BOption (b)
वह लेखन जो इस बात पर आधारित है कि जो भी मस्तिष्क में आए उसे नियमों पर ध्यान दिए बगैर नोट किया जाए।
COption (c)
वह लेखन जो मुक्त चित्रकारी पर निर्भर करता हो।
DOption (d)
वह लेखन जो किसी स्वच्छन्द स्रोत के लिए योजित व लिखा जाए, जिसमें व्याकरणिक रूप से सही वाक्यों पर ध्यान दिया जाए।

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वह लेखन जो इस बात पर आधारित है कि जो भी मस्तिष्क में आए उसे नियमों पर ध्यान दिए बगैर नोट किया जाए।

Why this answer is correct

मुक्त लेखन में नियमों की चिंता किए बिना मन में आने वाले विचारों को स्वतंत्र रूप से लिखा जाता है।

Question 101

कौन-सा उपागम सावधानीपूर्वक चयनित और स्तरवार सामग्री का प्रयोग करता है ?

AOption (a)
संरचनात्मक उपागम
BOption (b)
रचनावादी उपागम
COption (c)
कौशल आधारित उपागम
DOption (d)
सम्प्रेषणात्मक उपागम

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संरचनात्मक उपागम

Why this answer is correct

संरचनात्मक उपागम भाषा को छोटी इकाइयों में तोड़कर सावधानीपूर्वक चयनित और स्तरवार सामग्री प्रस्तुत करता है।

Question 102

निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा भाषायी विकार डिस्लेक्सिया (पठन वैकल्य) का लक्षण है ?

AOption (a)
अक्षरों/शब्दों के मध्य असंगत स्पेस
BOption (b)
पठन में उलटाव
COption (c)
अक्षरों की आकृति बनाने में कठिनाई
DOption (d)
विद्यार्थी मौखिक कौशलों में तो अच्छे हैं परन्तु लेखन कौशलों में कमज़ोर हैं

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पठन में उलटाव

Why this answer is correct

डिस्लेक्सिया का प्रमुख लक्षण पठन में उलटाव है, जैसे अक्षरों या शब्दों को उल्टा पढ़ना।

Question 103

उद्गामी साक्षरता के किस सिद्धान्त को वायगोत्सकी का समर्थन नहीं मिला है ?

AOption (a)
बालक निर्देशित खोजबीन
BOption (b)
सहयोगात्मक अधिगम
COption (c)
वयस्क निर्देशित अधिगम
DOption (d)
ड्रिल और अभ्यास

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ड्रिल और अभ्यास

Why this answer is correct

वायगोत्सकी सामाजिक अंतःक्रिया पर बल देते हैं, जबकि ड्रिल और अभ्यास यांत्रिक पुनरावृत्ति है जिसे उनका समर्थन नहीं मिला।

Question 104

बोधगम्य निवेश में क्या शामिल है ?

AOption (a)
विभिन्न प्रकार की तकनीकों का प्रयोग जैसे कि हाव-भाव, देह-भाषा, चित्र और वस्तुएँ
BOption (b)
कक्षा में उद्देश्यों की लिखित प्रस्तुति
COption (c)
विद्यार्थियों का उपयुक्त रूप से समूहीकरण
DOption (d)
अभिभावकों के लिए पाठ्यक्रम और भाषा उद्देश्यों की लिखित प्रस्तुति जिससे कि उन्हें पता रहे कि उनके बच्चों को क्या पढ़ाया जाता है

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विभिन्न प्रकार की तकनीकों का प्रयोग जैसे कि हाव-भाव, देह-भाषा, चित्र और वस्तुएँ

Why this answer is correct

बोधगम्य निवेश में अर्थ स्पष्ट करने के लिए हाव-भाव, चित्र और वस्तुओं जैसी तकनीकों का प्रयोग शामिल है।

Question 105

व्याकरण शिक्षण का निगमनात्मक उपागम कहता है कि हमें पहले ।

AOption (a)
नियम प्रस्तुत करने चाहिए
BOption (b)
सम्प्रेषण हेतु अभ्यास के अवसर देने चाहिए
COption (c)
ड्रिल के माध्यम से अभ्यास करवाना चाहिए।
DOption (d)
उदाहरण प्रस्तुत करने चाहिए

निर्देश : निम्नलिखित गद्यांश को पढ़कर पूछे गए प्रश्नों (प्र.सं. 106 से 114) में सही/सबसे उपयुक्त उत्तर वाले विकल्प को चुनिए।

स्वामी दयानंद ने फर्रुखाबाद में गंगा के किनारे एक झोपड़ी में अपना डेरा डाल रखा था। एक प्रकार से वह एकांतवास कर रहे थे। कैलाश नाम के एक युवक की उन पर बड़ी श्रद्धा थी। वह स्वामीजी के दर्शन के लिए प्रतिदिन आता।

एक दिन की बात है। झोपड़ी के अंदर आते ही वह बोला, 'स्वामीजी, आज मैं आपके पास किसी खास काम से आया हूँ। बात यह है कि मेरे मन में रह-रहकर यह विचार उठता है कि इतनी साधना करने के बाद जब आप मोक्ष प्राप्त करने के अधिकारी हो गए हैं, फिर आप इस संसार की चिंता क्यों करते हैं ?' प्रश्न सुनकर स्वामीजी मुस्करा दिए और बोले, 'कैलाश। यह भी कोई प्रश्न है ? साफ-साफ दिखाई दे रहा है कि संसार में जहाँ-तहाँ अशांति है। यह संसार अश्रु सागर में डूब रहा है। दुखों की अग्नि में झुलस रहा है, अत्याचारों से त्रस्त है। भला मैं ऐसी स्थिति में उसे नजरअंदाज कैसे कर सकता हूँ ? मैंने केवल अपने मोक्ष प्राप्ति के लिए साधना नहीं की है। मैं मोक्ष प्राप्ति का इच्छुक नहीं हूँ और न ही शांतिपूर्वक मुक्ति चाहता हूँ।'

उन्होंने कहा, 'मैं मुक्त होऊँगा, तो सबको साथ लेकर अन्यथा मुझे मुक्ति नहीं चाहिए। जो लोग परमात्मा की इस कृति जनता से प्यार नहीं करते, वह कितनी भी साधना करे, उसे मोक्ष नहीं मिलेगी और न ही उसके मन को शांति मिलेगी।'

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नियम प्रस्तुत करने चाहिए

Why this answer is correct

निगमनात्मक उपागम में पहले व्याकरण के नियम प्रस्तुत किए जाते हैं, फिर उदाहरणों द्वारा उनका अभ्यास कराया जाता है।

Question 106

कैलाश प्रतिदिन स्वामीजी के दर्शन के लिए आता था क्योंकि :

AOption (a)
उसे स्वामीजी की सेवा करना अच्छा लगता था
BOption (b)
स्वामीजी प्रसिद्ध व्यक्ति थे
COption (c)
उसे स्वामीजी के प्रति आस्था थी
DOption (d)
उसे वहाँ आना अच्छा लगता था

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उसे स्वामीजी के प्रति आस्था थी

Why this answer is correct

गद्यांश में कैलाश के स्वामीजी के प्रति आस्था और श्रद्धा भाव से प्रतिदिन आने का उल्लेख है।

Question 107

'स्वामी दयानंद ने गंगा किनारे एक झोपड़ी में डेरा डाल रखा था। एक प्रकार से वह एकांतवास कर रहे थे।' वाक्य से आशय है :

AOption (a)
स्वामीजी को अकेले रहना अच्छा लगता था
BOption (b)
स्वामीजी गंगा किनारे अकेले रह रहे थे
COption (c)
स्वामीजी को सांसारिक बातें बहुत अप्रिय थीं
DOption (d)
स्वामीजी गंगा किनारे नगर की भीड़-भाड़ से दूर रहना चाहते थे

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स्वामीजी गंगा किनारे नगर की भीड़-भाड़ से दूर रहना चाहते थे

Why this answer is correct

एकांतवास का अर्थ है नगर की भीड़-भाड़ से दूर, शांत वातावरण में रहना।

Question 108

स्वामीजी गंगा किनारे साधना कर रहे थे क्योंकि :

AOption (a)
वे मोक्ष प्राप्त करना चाहते थे
BOption (b)
वे जीवन से शांतिपूर्वक मुक्ति पाना चाहते थे
COption (c)
वे मोक्ष प्राप्ति में विश्वास नहीं रखते थे
DOption (d)
वे स्वयं के साथ अन्यों को भी मोक्ष दिलाना चाहते थे

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वे जीवन से शांतिपूर्वक मुक्ति पाना चाहते थे

Why this answer is correct

स्वामीजी साधना द्वारा जीवन से शांतिपूर्वक मुक्ति चाहते थे, केवल व्यक्तिगत मोक्ष नहीं।

Question 109

गद्यांश के अनुसार स्वामी दयानंद जी को संसार की चिंता थी क्योंकि :

AOption (a)
संसार में शांति थी
BOption (b)
संसार में सभी जन सुखपूर्वक रह रहे थे
COption (c)
संसार में सभी जन किसी न किसी कारण से दुखी थे
DOption (d)
संसार में सभी जन साधना करना नहीं जानते थे

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संसार में सभी जन किसी न किसी कारण से दुखी थे

Why this answer is correct

गद्यांश के अनुसार, स्वामीजी को संसार की चिंता थी क्योंकि सभी जन किसी न किसी कारण से दुखी थे।

Question 110

कैसे लोगों को मोक्ष नहीं मिलता है ?

AOption (a)
जो सदैव दुखी रहते हैं
BOption (b)
जो दूसरों से प्रेम नहीं करते हैं
COption (c)
जो साधना नहीं करते हैं
DOption (d)
जो ईश्वर में आस्था नहीं रखते हैं

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जो दूसरों से प्रेम नहीं करते हैं

Why this answer is correct

गद्यांश में कहा गया है कि जो दूसरों से प्रेम नहीं करते, उन्हें मोक्ष नहीं मिलता।

Question 111

'गंगा' का पर्यायवाची नहीं है :

AOption (a)
सुरसरि
BOption (b)
जाह्नवी
COption (c)
भागीरथी
DOption (d)
सरिता

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सरिता

Why this answer is correct

सरिता का अर्थ नदी है, जो गंगा का पर्यायवाची नहीं है। शेष तीनों गंगा के ही नाम हैं।

Question 112

यह संसार अश्रु सागर में डूब रहा है। वाक्य में रेखांकित पद के स्थान पर कौन-सा शब्द प्रयोग कर सकते हैं ?

AOption (a)
जलोढ़
BOption (b)
जलद
COption (c)
जलज
DOption (d)
जलधि

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जलधि

Why this answer is correct

जलधि का अर्थ सागर या समुद्र होता है, जो रेखांकित 'सागर' का पर्याय है।

Question 113

'परमात्मा' में समास है :

AOption (a)
कर्मधारय
BOption (b)
अव्ययीभाव
COption (c)
द्वंद्व
DOption (d)
बहुव्रीहि

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कर्मधारय

Why this answer is correct

परमात्मा में 'परम आत्मा' का कर्मधारय समास है, जहाँ विशेषण-विशेष्य संबंध है।

Question 114

समूह से भिन्न शब्द है :

AOption (a)
साधक
BOption (b)
साधना
COption (c)
मोक्ष
DOption (d)
स्वार्थ

निर्देश : निम्नलिखित काव्यांश को पढ़कर पूछे गए प्रश्नों (प्र.सं. 115 से 120) में सही/सबसे उपयुक्त उत्तर वाले विकल्प को चुनिए।
आज करना है जिसे करते उसे हैं आज ही
सोचते कहते हैं जो कुछ कर दिखाते हैं वही
मानते जो भी हैं सुनते हैं सदा सबकी कही
जो मदद करते हैं अपनी इस जगत में आप ही
भूलकर वे दूसरों का मुँह कभी तकते नहीं
कौन ऐसा काम है वे कर जिसे सकते नहीं।

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स्वार्थ

निर्देश : निम्नलिखित काव्यांश को पढ़कर पूछे गए प्रश्नों (प्र.सं. 115 से 120) में सही/सबसे उपयुक्त उत्तर वाले विकल्प को चुनिए।
आज करना है जिसे करते उसे हैं आज ही
सोचते कहते हैं जो कुछ कर दिखाते हैं वही
मानते जो भी हैं सुनते हैं सदा सबकी कही
जो मदद करते हैं अपनी इस जगत में आप ही
भूलकर वे दूसरों का मुँह कभी तकते नहीं
कौन ऐसा काम है वे कर जिसे सकते नहीं।

Why this answer is correct

साधक, साधना और मोक्ष आध्यात्मिक शब्द हैं, जबकि स्वार्थ भिन्न अर्थ वाला शब्द है।

Question 115

कविता का मुख्य स्वर है :

AOption (a)
श्रृंगार
BOption (b)
आशा
COption (c)
विषमता
DOption (d)
वीरता

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वीरता

Why this answer is correct

कविता में आत्मनिर्भरता और कर्मठता का संदेश है, जो वीर रस का मुख्य स्वर है।

Question 116

कविता के अनुसार मनुष्य को अपनी मदद :

AOption (a)
स्वयं करनी चाहिए
BOption (b)
दूसरों के भरोसे छोड़नी चाहिए
COption (c)
अपनों से करवानी चाहिए
DOption (d)
स्वयं नहीं करनी चाहिए

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स्वयं करनी चाहिए

Why this answer is correct

कविता आत्मनिर्भरता पर बल देती है, इसलिए मनुष्य को अपनी मदद स्वयं करनी चाहिए।

Question 117

'वीर मनुष्य कठिन से कठिन कार्य कर सकते हैं।' यह भाव कविता की किस पंक्ति में निहित है ?

AOption (a)
मानते जो भी हैं सुनते हैं सदा सबकी कही
BOption (b)
आज करना है जिसे करते उसे हैं आज ही
COption (c)
भूलकर वे दूसरों का मुँह कभी तकते नहीं
DOption (d)
कौन ऐसा काम है वे कर जिसे सकते नहीं

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कौन ऐसा काम है वे कर जिसे सकते नहीं

Why this answer is correct

यह पंक्ति वीर मनुष्य की असंभव को संभव करने की क्षमता को दर्शाती है।

Question 118

वीर मानव के स्वभाव में सम्मिलित नहीं है :

AOption (a)
समय पर कार्य करना
BOption (b)
दूसरों के भरोसे न रहना
COption (c)
दूसरों को नीचा दिखाना
DOption (d)
सबकी बात ध्यान से सुनना

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दूसरों को नीचा दिखाना

Why this answer is correct

वीर मानव दूसरों को नीचा नहीं दिखाता, यह उसके स्वभाव के विपरीत है।

Question 119

'मुँह ताकना' मुहावरे का अर्थ है :

AOption (a)
दूसरों की प्रशंसा करना
BOption (b)
दूसरों की निंदा करना
COption (c)
दूसरों से मदद की अपेक्षा करना
DOption (d)
दूसरों का मुँह निहारना

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दूसरों से मदद की अपेक्षा करना

Why this answer is correct

'मुँह ताकना' का अर्थ दूसरों पर निर्भर रहना या उनसे सहायता की आशा करना है।

Question 120

समूह से भिन्न शब्द है :

AOption (a)
तकते
BOption (b)
करते
COption (c)
कहते
DOption (d)
काम

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काम

Why this answer is correct

'काम' संज्ञा है, जबकि 'तकते', 'करते', 'कहते' क्रिया शब्द हैं।

Language II (English) (30 questions)

Question 121

Where had Venkatashami gone?

AOption (a)
He had gone to the city for work.
BOption (b)
He had gone for higher studies.
COption (c)
He had gone into hiding.
DOption (d)
He had eloped with a girl.

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He had eloped with a girl.

Why this answer is correct

The story indicates Venkatashami left home because he had eloped with a girl.

Question 122

When Venkatashami was brought back home,

AOption (a)
he looked hale and hearty
BOption (b)
he was running high fever
COption (c)
he looked the same as he had left
DOption (d)
he looked weak and emaciated

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he looked weak and emaciated

Why this answer is correct

Upon his return, he was physically depleted, described as looking weak and emaciated.

Question 123

What was Venkatashami's attitude towards the girl?

AOption (a)
He did not care for her.
BOption (b)
He deserted her and came home.
COption (c)
He was indifferent towards her.
DOption (d)
He loved her passionately.

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He loved her passionately.

Why this answer is correct

His actions, including eloping, demonstrate he loved the girl passionately.

Question 124

What was Venkatashami's final fate?

AOption (a)
He returned home to live a long life.
BOption (b)
He suffered from a mysterious illness all his life.
COption (c)
He migrated and lived in another city.
DOption (d)
He died a tragic death.

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He died a tragic death.

Why this answer is correct

The narrative concludes with his untimely end, marking a tragic death.

Question 125

Which of the following statements is True/False?
A. The family was willing to marry Venkatashami to the Dombara girl.
B. Venkatashami came home on his own accord.

AOption (a)
Both A and B are true.
BOption (b)
Both A and B are false.
COption (c)
B is true but A is false.
DOption (d)
A is true but B is false.

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Both A and B are false.

Why this answer is correct

The family opposed the marriage, and he was brought back, not returning willingly. Both statements are false.

Question 126

What literary device has been used in the expression '... like a flash of lightning among the clouds'?

AOption (a)
Hyperbole
BOption (b)
Paradox
COption (c)
Simile
DOption (d)
Parallelism

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Simile

Why this answer is correct

The phrase uses 'like' to directly compare lightning to something else, which defines a simile.

Question 127

Identify the tense of the given expression: '... led him astray.'

AOption (a)
Past Continuous
BOption (b)
Simple Present
COption (c)
Past Perfect
DOption (d)
Simple Past

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Simple Past

Why this answer is correct

'Led' is the past tense form of 'lead', indicating a completed action in the simple past tense.

Question 128

Choose the word nearest in meaning to 'ramble'.

AOption (a)
jump
BOption (b)
walk
COption (c)
quieten
DOption (d)
wander

Directions : Answer the following questions by selecting the correct/most appropriate option.

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wander

Directions : Answer the following questions by selecting the correct/most appropriate option.

Why this answer is correct

'Ramble' means to walk for pleasure without a fixed route, making 'wander' the closest synonym.

Question 129

Read the following statements.
A. Writing experiences promote reading comprehension.
B. Writing helps in developing vocabulary knowledge.
Which of the above statements is/are true for importance of writing in early years?

AOption (a)
Both A and B are true.
BOption (b)
Only B is true.
COption (c)
Both A and B are false.
DOption (d)
Only A is true.

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Both A and B are true.

Why this answer is correct

Writing reinforces comprehension and builds vocabulary; both statements are true for early literacy development.

Question 130

A teacher of class III wants to conduct a pre-writing activity as a part of the writing task assigned to students. Which of the following activity cannot be conducted as a pre-writing activity?

AOption (a)
Revising the drafts of their partners
BOption (b)
Talking to their partner on ideas related to the topic
COption (c)
Brainstorming ideas, and jotting them on the board
DOption (d)
Giving reading material related to the topic

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Revising the drafts of their partners

Why this answer is correct

Revising drafts occurs during the writing process, not before it. Pre-writing involves generating and organizing ideas.

Question 131

A reading activity in which learners hear or read different parts of a text, then exchange information with others in order to complete a task, is referred to as:

AOption (a)
Running dictation
BOption (b)
Jigsaw dictation
COption (c)
Running text
DOption (d)
Dumb charades

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Jigsaw dictation

Why this answer is correct

In a jigsaw dictation, learners each have different parts of a text and must share information to reconstruct the whole, completing a task.

Question 132

Navomita, a teacher of class II, has maintained a classroom library and she encourages the students to read stories.
This practice should be followed to.

AOption (a)
explicitly discuss and memorize moral values of the stories
BOption (b)
develop a culture of reading
COption (c)
make students memorize more stories
DOption (d)
keep students busy for a long time while the teacher completes her pending work

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develop a culture of reading

Why this answer is correct

Maintaining a classroom library and encouraging story reading fosters a reading habit and develops a culture of reading among students.

Question 133

Which of the following is true for emergent literacy?

AOption (a)
Literacy begins with memorizing of rhymes.
BOption (b)
Literacy begins with writing of alphabets.
COption (c)
Literacy comes as naturally as crawling and jumping.
DOption (d)
Literacy emerges before children are formally taught to read.

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Literacy emerges before children are formally taught to read.

Why this answer is correct

Emergent literacy refers to the skills and knowledge that develop before formal reading instruction, emerging naturally from early experiences.

Question 134

'Peer review' is understood as an important strategy for improving students' writing process. The purpose of 'peer review' is to:

AOption (a)
connect ideas and build paragraphs for writing.
BOption (b)
help the teacher in evaluation of writing of students.
COption (c)
offer formative feedback to their peers, which further helps them to improve their drafts.
DOption (d)
encourage in finding faults of their peers.

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offer formative feedback to their peers, which further helps them to improve their drafts.

Why this answer is correct

Peer review provides formative feedback from classmates, helping writers see their work from a reader's perspective and improve their drafts.

Question 135

Read the following

Statements:

A. Dialect is a variety of a language, spoken in one part of a country.
B. Languages have written literature but dialects have oral tradition.
Which of these statements is/are linguistically correct about language and dialect?

AOption (a)
Only A is true.
BOption (b)
Both A and B are true.
COption (c)
Both A and B are false.
DOption (d)
Only B is true.

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Only A is true.

Why this answer is correct

Statement A is correct; a dialect is a regional variety. Statement B is false, as dialects can also have written literature.

Question 136

"Understands and uses new words" can be a rubric for assessing:

AOption (a)
Pronunciation
BOption (b)
Grammar
COption (c)
Fluency
DOption (d)
Vocabulary

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Vocabulary

Why this answer is correct

Understanding and using new words directly measures vocabulary acquisition, not pronunciation, grammar, or fluency.

Question 137

A teacher of class III asks the children to draw a story as she narrates it. Through this activity, which language skill can be assessed?

AOption (a)
Reading Skill
BOption (b)
Speaking Skill
COption (c)
Listening Skill
DOption (d)
Writing Skill

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Listening Skill

Why this answer is correct

Drawing a narrated story assesses comprehension of spoken language, which is a listening skill.

Question 138

Which of the following about language development is supported by Piaget?

AOption (a)
The development of language is a cause, not a consequence of cognitive development.
BOption (b)
Certain language concepts must be taught when the child has reached the appropriate stage of cognitive maturity.
COption (c)
Children need to memorize grammatical rules in order to learn a language.
DOption (d)
Language development is just like habit formation.

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Certain language concepts must be taught when the child has reached the appropriate stage of cognitive maturity.

Why this answer is correct

Piaget believed cognitive maturity precedes language development, so concepts should be taught at the right developmental stage.

Question 139

The basic premise of Vygotskian principles does not include:

AOption (a)
Zone of proximal development
BOption (b)
Enculturation
COption (c)
Scaffolding
DOption (d)
Assimilation

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Assimilation

Why this answer is correct

Assimilation is a Piagetian concept. Vygotsky's principles include ZPD, enculturation, and scaffolding.

Question 140

The idea that 'The language provides the framework for our thoughts' is supported by:

AOption (a)
Jean Piaget
BOption (b)
Jerome Bruner
COption (c)
Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis
DOption (d)
Noam Chomsky

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Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis

Why this answer is correct

The Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis posits that language shapes thought, providing the framework for our cognitive processes.

Question 141

Which of the following is the characteristic of the learning disorder 'Dysgraphia'?

AOption (a)
Difficulty forming letter shapes
BOption (b)
Reversals in writing
COption (c)
Delays in speaking and acquiring language
DOption (d)
Difficulty in learning the names of the letters and sounds of the alphabet

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Difficulty forming letter shapes

Why this answer is correct

Dysgraphia primarily affects the physical act of writing, making it hard to form letters and write within a defined space.

Question 142

Given below are two statements, one marked as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct option.
Assertion (A): Learners of second language take more time to develop basic interpersonal communicative skills than cognitive academic language proficiency.
Reason (R): Conversational proficiency is more context-embedded than academic proficiency.

AOption (a)
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
BOption (b)
(R) is true, but (A) is false.
COption (c)
(A) is true, but (R) is false.
DOption (d)
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

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(R) is true, but (A) is false.

Why this answer is correct

BICS (conversational skills) actually develop faster than CALP (academic proficiency), making Assertion (A) false while Reason (R) is true.

Question 143

Which of the following is true for nature of reading?

AOption (a)
Children learn to read through involvement in the act of reading.
BOption (b)
We need to understand all the words in order to understand the meaning of the text.
COption (c)
Maturation in sensorimotor skills is assumed to transfer to reading skills.
DOption (d)
Reading is just the ability to decode.

Directions : Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow (Q. Nos. 144 to 150 ) by selecting the correct/most appropriate options.

The contacts between India and the western world which Chandragupta Maurya had established continued during the reign of his son, Bindusara. Ambassadors came to the court at Pataliputra from Ptolemy of Egypt and Antiochus, the son and successor of Seleucus Nicator of Western Asia. Ashoka, grandson of Chandragupta, added to these contacts, and India became in his time an important international centre, chiefly because of the rapid spread of Buddhism.

Ashoka succeeded to this great empire in about 273 BC. He had previously served as Viceroy in the North-Western province of which Taxila, the university centre, was the capital. Already the empire included the greater part of India and extended right into Central Asia.

Only the South-East and a part of the South were beyond its sway. The old dream of uniting the whole of India under one supreme government fired Ashoka and forthwith he undertook the conquest of Kalinga on the east coast, which corresponds roughly with modern Orissa and part of Andhra. His armies triumphed in spite of the brave and obstinate resistance of the people of Kalinga. There was a terrible slaughter in the war, and when news of this reached Ashoka, he was stricken with remorse and disgusted with war. Unique among the victorious monarchs and captains in history, he decided to abandon warfare in the full tide of victory. The whole of India acknowledged his sway, except for the southern tip, and that tip was his for the taking. But he refrained from any further aggression, and his mind turned, under the influence of the Buddha's gospel, to conquests and adventures in other fields.

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Children learn to read through involvement in the act of reading.

Why this answer is correct

Reading is an active, constructive process learned best through engagement, not just decoding or waiting for sensorimotor maturation.

Question 144

Who was the immediate successor of Chandragupta Maurya?

AOption (a)
Antiochus
BOption (b)
Bindusara
COption (c)
Seleucus
DOption (d)
Ashoka

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Bindusara

Why this answer is correct

The passage states contacts established by Chandragupta 'continued during the reign of his son, Bindusara.'

Question 145

In the Mauryan period, what principal factor led to India opening up to the outside world?

AOption (a)
Spread of Buddhism
BOption (b)
Exports of other countries
COption (c)
Ambassadors of many countries coming to India
DOption (d)
Intellectual attainments

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Spread of Buddhism

Why this answer is correct

The passage notes India became an international centre under Ashoka 'chiefly because of the rapid spread of Buddhism.'

Question 146

Before Ashoka, the Mauryan empire excluded.

AOption (a)
the North-West
BOption (b)
the North
COption (c)
the East
DOption (d)
the South-East and a part of the South

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the South-East and a part of the South

Why this answer is correct

Before Ashoka's conquest of Kalinga, the Mauryan empire did not include the south-east and parts of the south.

Question 147

Which of the following statements is True/False?
A. After the Kalinga war, Ashoka became a pacifist.
B. Ashoka established his sway over the whole of India.

AOption (a)
Both A and B are true.
BOption (b)
Both A and B are false.
COption (c)
A is true, but B is false.
DOption (d)
B is true, but A is false.

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Correct answer

A is true, but B is false.

Why this answer is correct

Ashoka embraced pacifism after Kalinga, but his empire did not cover the entire Indian subcontinent.

Question 148

What does the underlined idiom in the expression '... that tip was his for the taking' mean?

AOption (a)
difficult to get
BOption (b)
to take at face value
COption (c)
to take for granted
DOption (d)
available for taking

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available for taking

Why this answer is correct

The idiom 'for the taking' means something is readily available to be taken or seized.

Question 149

Identify the Part of Speech of the underlined word in the expression 'terrible slaughter'.

AOption (a)
Noun
BOption (b)
Adverb
COption (c)
Adjective
DOption (d)
Verb

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Adjective

Why this answer is correct

In 'terrible slaughter', 'terrible' describes the noun 'slaughter', functioning as an adjective.

Question 150

Choose the word nearest in meaning to 'refrained'.

AOption (a)
confined
BOption (b)
stopped
COption (c)
agreed
DOption (d)
found

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stopped

Why this answer is correct

'Refrained' means to stop oneself from doing something, making 'stopped' the nearest synonym.

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