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Child Development & Pedagogy (30 questions)

Question 1

Which of these statements would advocates of progressive education agree with ?

AOption (a)
Children are a distinct life-stage that hold importance because of 'what they would become as adults' rather than 'what they are as children'.
BOption (b)
Children are naturally 'good' and society corrupts them.
COption (c)
Children are naturally 'uncivilized' and socialization is necessary to make them moral human beings.
DOption (d)
Children are born in a social, cultural, economic context and this background influences their development.

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Correct answer

Children are born in a social, cultural, economic context and this background influences their development.

Why this answer is correct

Progressive education emphasizes that children's development is shaped by their social, cultural, and economic contexts, not just innate nature or future adulthood.

Question 2

Changes in emotion, self-perception and interpersonal relationships with families, peers and friends are studied under domain of development.

AOption (a)
Psycho-social
BOption (b)
Physical
COption (c)
Cognitive
DOption (d)
Linguistic

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Correct answer

Psycho-social

Why this answer is correct

The psycho-social domain specifically covers changes in emotions, self-perception, and interpersonal relationships with family and peers.

Question 3

The behaviours, interests, attitudes, skills and personality traits that a culture considers appropriate for specific gender are referred to as and are .

AOption (a)
Gender identity; genetically determined
BOption (b)
Gender roles; culturally defined
COption (c)
Gender roles; genetically determined
DOption (d)
Gender identity; culturally defined

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Correct answer

Gender roles; culturally defined

Why this answer is correct

Gender roles are the culturally defined behaviors, interests, and traits considered appropriate for a specific gender, not biologically determined.

Question 4

Assertion (A) : In an inclusive classroom, all curriculum adaptations should be directed to lower the educational standards for 'Special children'.
Reason (R) : 'Special children' do not have any potential for learning in mainstream classroom.
Choose the correct option.

AOption (a)
Both (A) and (R) are false.
BOption (b)
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
COption (c)
Both (A) and (R) are true 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 false.

Why this answer is correct

Both statements are false. Inclusive education adapts curriculum without lowering standards, and special children have learning potential in mainstream classrooms.

Question 5

As per Jean Piaget's theory of Cognitive Development :

AOption (a)
Previous knowledge doesn't play any role in the process of learning.
BOption (b)
Biological factors such as maturation don't play any role in cognitive development.
COption (c)
Learning experiences depend on children's current level of cognitive functioning.
DOption (d)
Memorization should be prioritized over learning through experience.

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Correct answer

Learning experiences depend on children's current level of cognitive functioning.

Why this answer is correct

Piaget's theory states that learning experiences depend on children's current level of cognitive functioning, building upon prior knowledge through maturation.

Question 6

Lev Vygotsky views cognitive development as :

AOption (a)
effective adoption to the environment process
BOption (b)
a collaborative process
COption (c)
an individual activity
DOption (d)
a unified process

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Correct answer

a collaborative process

Why this answer is correct

Vygotsky emphasized social interaction, viewing cognitive development as a collaborative process where knowledge is co-constructed with others.

Question 7

While proposing the relationship between language and thinking process, Lev Vygotsky conceptualized language as a/an :

AOption (a)
Independent domain which is not related to cognition.
BOption (b)
cultural tool which facilitates cognition in multiple ways.
COption (c)
form of egocentric speech used to only fulfill basic needs.
DOption (d)
hinderance to the development of cognitive abilities.

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Correct answer

cultural tool which facilitates cognition in multiple ways.

Why this answer is correct

Vygotsky saw language as a crucial cultural tool that mediates and facilitates cognitive development and thinking processes.

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of a performance goal orientation ?

AOption (a)
A student studies hard to further her own growth.
BOption (b)
A student studies hard to achieve a deep understanding of a topic.
COption (c)
A student studies hard to get a good grade and be better than others.
DOption (d)
A student studies hard to learn as much as possible from the teacher.

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Correct answer

A student studies hard to get a good grade and be better than others.

Why this answer is correct

Performance goal orientation focuses on demonstrating ability by outperforming others and achieving favorable judgments like good grades.

Question 9

Following Lev Vygotsky's ideas, a teacher should :

AOption (a)
practice reciprocal teaching with her students.
BOption (b)
discourage the use of cultural tools by students.
COption (c)
disseminate the knowledge to be memorized by the students.
DOption (d)
encourage students to compete with each other.

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Correct answer

practice reciprocal teaching with her students.

Why this answer is correct

Reciprocal teaching aligns with Vygotsky's ideas by involving collaborative dialogue and scaffolding between teacher and students.

Question 10

Which of the following are effective strategies to teach new concepts ?

(i) Presenting examples
(ii) Presenting non-examples
(iii) Promoting thinking about relationships amongst concepts.

(iv) Giving a definition and encouraging students to rote memorize it.

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

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Correct answer

(i), (ii), (iii)

Why this answer is correct

Effective strategies include examples, non-examples, and exploring relationships. Rote memorization of definitions is ineffective for conceptual understanding.

Question 11

In which of the following method teacher and student interchange their roles ?

AOption (a)
Reciprocal teaching
BOption (b)
Conditioned learning
COption (c)
Receptive learning
DOption (d)
Expository teaching

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Correct answer

Reciprocal teaching

Why this answer is correct

In reciprocal teaching, teachers and students take turns leading the dialogue, thus interchanging their roles.

Question 12

Fiza analyzes that she has more problems in learning topic X than in learning topic Z because she is interested in topic Z and is paying focused attention to it. Which of the following construct describes Fiza's abilities to analyze her thinking ?

AOption (a)
Cognitive conflict
BOption (b)
Metacognition
COption (c)
Memory
DOption (d)
Cognition

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Correct answer

Metacognition

Why this answer is correct

Metacognition is the ability to reflect on and analyze one's own thinking and learning processes.

Question 13

Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligence proposes that :

AOption (a)
Intelligence can successfully predict academic success.
BOption (b)
Intelligences change over time.
COption (c)
Intelligence is primarily inherited.
DOption (d)
Intelligence can be measured accurately and predicated precisely.

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Correct answer

Intelligences change over time.

Why this answer is correct

Gardner's theory suggests multiple intelligences exist and can develop or change over time with experience.

Question 14

While there exists a possibility of intra-group individual differences, yet most students with Autism :

AOption (a)
perform superior skills of imaginative play.
BOption (b)
acquire advanced socio-emotional reciprocity.
COption (c)
demonstrate advanced communication skills.
DOption (d)
express strict adherence to routine or steps.

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Correct answer

express strict adherence to routine or steps.

Why this answer is correct

A core characteristic of Autism Spectrum Disorder is an insistence on sameness and strict adherence to routines.

Question 15

Assertion (A) : Creating an environment of fear and stress keeps students 'on their' toes and facilitates meaningful learning.
Reason (R) : Learning is governed only by extrinsic factors.
Choose the correct option.

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

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Correct answer

Both (A) and (R) are false.

Why this answer is correct

Fear hinders meaningful learning, and learning is governed by both intrinsic and extrinsic factors, making both statements false.

Question 16

An example of 'class inclusion' :
Assertion (A) : Lokesh has trouble with classifying one concept (Delhi) as a subset of another (India).
Reason (R) : Understanding how emotions affect memory and learning can lead to self-regulated learning.
Choose the correct option.

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

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Correct answer

Both (A) and (R) are false.

Why this answer is correct

Assertion (A) is false because trouble with class inclusion is a genuine example, not false. Reason (R) is unrelated and also false in this context.

Question 17

Which of the following statement aptly describes the purpose of a diagnostic assessment ?

AOption (a)
To identify the areas where students may need additional support or instruction.
BOption (b)
To give students the opportunity to critically assess the work of their peers.
COption (c)
To identify the attitude patterns of students and design a career guidance programme as per their needs.
DOption (d)
To provide feedback to the teacher about their teaching methods.

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Correct answer

To identify the areas where students may need additional support or instruction.

Why this answer is correct

Diagnostic assessment specifically identifies learning gaps and areas where students need additional support or instruction.

Question 18

Ten year old Kakuli is struggling with a difficult math problem. What can her teacher do to enhance her problem-solving skills ?

AOption (a)
Give severe punishment so that it is not repeated in future
BOption (b)
Give her the solution to the problem
COption (c)
Tell her to skip the problem and move on to the next one
DOption (d)
Encourage her to keep trying and offer scaffolding when needed

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Correct answer

Encourage her to keep trying and offer scaffolding when needed

Why this answer is correct

Encouraging persistence and offering scaffolding supports problem-solving skill development without causing frustration or dependence.

Question 19

Jean Piaget perceives to be . Lev-Vygotsky believes to be .

AOption (a)
Private speech, effective in self-regulation; egocentric speech, a sign of cognitive immaturity
BOption (b)
Egocentric speech, a sign of cognitive immaturity; private speech, effective in self-regulation
COption (c)
Egocentric speech, effective in self-regulation; private speech, a sign of cognitive immaturity
DOption (d)
Private speech, a sign of cognitive immaturity; egocentric speech, effective in self-regulation

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Correct answer

Egocentric speech, a sign of cognitive immaturity; private speech, effective in self-regulation

Why this answer is correct

Piaget viewed egocentric speech as cognitive immaturity; Vygotsky saw private speech as a tool for self-regulation.

Question 20

Universal design for learning does NOT involve :

AOption (a)
Practicing forms of labelling and categorization of learners.
BOption (b)
Giving all learners various ways of acquiring information and knowledge.
COption (c)
Providing all learners alternatives for demonstrating what the learners know.
DOption (d)
Tapping into all learners' interests and offering challenges accordingly.

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Correct answer

Practicing forms of labelling and categorization of learners.

Why this answer is correct

Universal Design for Learning avoids labeling learners and instead focuses on flexible methods of representation, expression, and engagement.

Question 21

Which of the following statements about Lawrence Kohlberg's theory is correct ?

AOption (a)
It takes into account effects of culture and gender on moral reasoning.
BOption (b)
It does not specify exact stages for progression of moral development in children.
COption (c)
It is based on the study done through experimental methods.
DOption (d)
It presents conflicting situations to children.

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Correct answer

It presents conflicting situations to children.

Why this answer is correct

Kohlberg's theory uses moral dilemmas (conflicting situations) to assess reasoning stages. It has been criticized for neglecting culture and gender.

Question 22

Assertion (A) : Each child finds opportunities to play, experiment and discover their world.
Reason (R) : Childhood is a universal construct.
Choose the correct option.

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

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

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

Why this answer is correct

Assertion (A) is true as children naturally explore. Reason (R) is false because childhood is a social construct, not universal.

Question 23

Which of the following is an example of a question that promotes analytical thinking ?

AOption (a)
Who was the leader of Germany during World War II ?
BOption (b)
In which year did World War II end ?
COption (c)
Which countries were directly involved in the World War II ?
DOption (d)
Which factors contributed to the outbreak of World War II ?

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Which factors contributed to the outbreak of World War II ?

Why this answer is correct

Asking for contributing factors requires analysis of causes, unlike recalling facts like names, dates, or lists.

Question 24

While engaging students who are visually challenged, teachers should use which .

AOption (a)
Frequency modulated transmission devices; are an auditory system.
BOption (b)
Braille, is a tactile system.
COption (c)
Braille, is an auditory system.
DOption (d)
Frequency modulated transmission devices; are a tactile system.

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Correct answer

Braille, is a tactile system.

Why this answer is correct

Braille is a tactile reading and writing system used by visually challenged individuals, not an auditory system.

Question 25

You are a teacher who wants to encourage your students to think critically and creatively. Which of the following strategies is most likely to foster this type of thinking ?

AOption (a)
Lecturing on the topic and providing students with detailed notes.
BOption (b)
Assigning a project in which students must memorize and present information on a topic.
COption (c)
Providing students with open-ended questions to come up with their own solutions.
DOption (d)
Giving students multiple-choice tests to assess their knowledge.

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Correct answer

Providing students with open-ended questions to come up with their own solutions.

Why this answer is correct

Open-ended questions require students to generate unique solutions, fostering critical and creative thinking more than memorization or lectures.

Question 26

Which of the following is an example of assessment for student's learning ?

AOption (a)
A rubric given to students at the beginning of a project, outlining what they need to do to achieve a certain grade.
BOption (b)
A final exam that covers all the material learned throughout the term.
COption (c)
A quiz and brainstorming at the beginning of class to check for prior knowledge.
DOption (d)
A standardized test used to compare students across the country.

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Correct answer

A rubric given to students at the beginning of a project, outlining what they need to do to achieve a certain grade.

Why this answer is correct

Assessment for learning involves sharing criteria (like a rubric) upfront to guide student progress, not just measuring final outcomes.

Question 27

Assertion (A) : As compared to boys, girls have an innate tendency to be affected more by social and cultural factors.
Reason (R) : Girls are genetically more sensitive and emotionally weaker than boys, making it more likely for them to conform to societal expectations.
Choose the correct option.

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

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

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

Why this answer is correct

Assertion (A) is true as socialization impacts girls differently, but Reason (R) is false as it relies on a stereotypical, non-factual claim of genetic emotional weakness.

Question 28

Assertion (A) : 12-year Amana gets scared every time the teacher asks her to answer or solve the maths problem on the blackboard because she fears that the teacher will scold her and she would be embarrassed.
Reason (R) : When students feel unsafe and anxious their learning is adversely affected.
Choose the correct option.

AOption (a)
Both (A) and (R) are false.
BOption (b)
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
COption (c)
Both (A) and (R) are true 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 true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

Why this answer is correct

Both are true. Amana's fear of scolding creates anxiety, and (R) correctly explains that this unsafe, anxious feeling adversely affects her learning.

Question 29

A teacher wants to enable meaningful and analytical learning in her class by providing opportunities for students to connect their prior knowledge to new concepts. Which of the following teaching strategies would be most effective ?

AOption (a)
Providing students with a step-by-step guide on how to complete a task related to the new material.
BOption (b)
Lecturing on new material and providing students with a list of key terms to memorize.
COption (c)
Assign students to read the textbook chapter and answer questions at the end.
DOption (d)
Ask students to share their own experiences related to the new material and then connect them to the topic.

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Correct answer

Ask students to share their own experiences related to the new material and then connect them to the topic.

Why this answer is correct

Connecting prior experience to new material is the most effective strategy for meaningful, analytical learning as it activates existing schema.

Question 30

In an inclusive classroom the teacher :

AOption (a)
Tries to encourage children to do better by promoting competitive spirit.
BOption (b)
Identifies 'deficits' in children and correctly labels them.
COption (c)
Segregates children based on differing academic capabilities.
DOption (d)
Modifies the curriculum and pedagogical strategies to suit varied needs of children.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Modifies the curriculum and pedagogical strategies to suit varied needs of children.

Why this answer is correct

In an inclusive classroom, the teacher modifies curriculum and pedagogy to address the varied needs of all children, not segregating or labeling them.

Social Studies / Social Science (60 questions)

Question 31

Which of the following Kingdoms was established by Kadamba Mayurasharman ?

AOption (a)
Madhya Pradesh
BOption (b)
Karnataka
COption (c)
Rajasthan
DOption (d)
Gujarat

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Karnataka

Why this answer is correct

Kadamba Mayurasharman founded the Kadamba dynasty in the 4^th century CE, with its capital at Banavasi in present-day Karnataka.

Question 32

Which of the following statements is/ are correct about planets ?
(A) They are lit by the light of the stars.
(B) They are made up of only rocks.
(C) All planets have their moons.

AOption (a)
All (A), (B) and (C)
BOption (b)
Only (A)
COption (c)
Only (A) and (B)
DOption (d)
Only (B) and (C)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Only (A)

Why this answer is correct

Planets shine by reflecting starlight. They are not only rocky (gas giants exist) and not all have moons (e.g., Mercury, Venus).

Question 33

The most important factor that influences the distribution of temperature on earth is :

AOption (a)
Crowded high rise buildings
BOption (b)
Insolation or Incoming Solar Radiation
COption (c)
Seasons
DOption (d)
Asphalt of roads

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Insolation or Incoming Solar Radiation

Why this answer is correct

Insolation, or incoming solar radiation, is the primary energy source heating the Earth's surface, thus fundamentally controlling temperature distribution.

Question 34

Consider the following statements on non-Brahman movement and choose the valid option :
(a) The movement came from non-Brahman castes that had acquired access to education.
(b) The movement argued that the Aryans were the indigenous people.
(c) The movement came from non-Brahman castes with wealth and influence.

AOption (a)
Only (b) is valid.
BOption (b)
Only (a) and (c) are valid.
COption (c)
Only (b) and (c) are valid.
DOption (d)
Only (c) is valid.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Only (a) and (c) are valid.

Why this answer is correct

The non-Brahman movement was led by educated, wealthy, and influential non-Brahman castes. They argued Aryans were outsiders, not indigenous.

Question 35

Who among the following worked with leather workers in Central India and also started Satnami Movement ?

AOption (a)
U.B. Phadke
BOption (b)
Jyotirao Phule
COption (c)
Ghasidas
DOption (d)
Haridas Thakur

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Correct answer

Ghasidas

Why this answer is correct

Ghasidas worked among leather workers in Central India and founded the Satnami movement, advocating social equality and monotheism.

Question 36

What type of winds are Land and Sea breeze ?

AOption (a)
Permanent winds
BOption (b)
Cyclone
COption (c)
Local winds
DOption (d)
Seasonal winds

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Local winds

Why this answer is correct

Land and sea breezes are local winds caused by differential heating of land and water, affecting only coastal areas.

Question 37

While teaching in a Social Science class, a student asks you - 'how can we measure the distance between longitudes on Equator ?' What answer will be correct for such calculation ?

AOption (a)
Dividing the double length of Equator with 90.
BOption (b)
Dividing the total length of Equator with 180.
COption (c)
Dividing the total length of Equator with 360.
DOption (d)
Dividing the half length of Equator with 360.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Dividing the total length of Equator with 360.

Why this answer is correct

The Equator's total length (360°) divided by 360 gives the distance per degree of longitude.

Question 38

Which of the following is the correct sequence of rock cycle ?

AOption (a)
Igneous Rock, Magma, Metamorphic Rock
BOption (b)
Sedimentary Rock, Metamorphic Rock, Magma
COption (c)
Igneous Rock, Metamorphic Rock, Sedimentary Rock
DOption (d)
Magma, Metamorphic Rock, Sedimentary Rock

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Igneous Rock, Metamorphic Rock, Sedimentary Rock

Why this answer is correct

The rock cycle sequence is: Igneous rocks weather to form Sedimentary rocks, which change under heat/pressure to Metamorphic rocks.

Question 39

Match the following and choose the appropriate option.

A	B
(a) Punch marked coins	(i) Stamped glazed pottery
(b) Northern Black polished ware	(ii) Tall double handled jars
(c) Amphorae	(iii) Extremely fine pottery
(d) Arretine ware	(iv) Stamped with symbols using dyes

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

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

(a) - (iv), (b) - (iii), (c) - (ii), (d) - (i)

Why this answer is correct

Punch marked coins used dye stamps (iv), NBPW is fine pottery (iii), Amphorae are tall jars (ii), Arretine is stamped glazed ware (i).

Question 40

Read the statements (A) and (R) carefully and choose the correct option.
(A) : Using resources carefully and giving them time to get renewed is called resource conservation.
(R) : Balancing the need to use resources and also conserve them for the future is called sustainable development.

AOption (a)
(A) is false but (R) is true.
BOption (b)
Both the statements (A) and (R) are true and (R) explains (A).
COption (c)
Both the statements (A) and (R) are true but (R) does not explain (A).
DOption (d)
(A) is true but (R) is false.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Both the statements (A) and (R) are true and (R) explains (A).

Why this answer is correct

Both statements are true, and (R) explains (A) as sustainable development is the broader principle behind resource conservation.

Question 41

Which one of the following is incorrect ?

AOption (a)
The dissatisfaction with British rule intensified in 1870s and 1880s.
BOption (b)
The Arms Act was passed in 1878, disallowing Indians from possessing arms.
COption (c)
The Vernacular Press Act was passed in 1880, to support the Government.
DOption (d)
In 1883, there was a furore over the attempt by the Government to introduce the Ilbert Bill.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

The Vernacular Press Act was passed in 1880, to support the Government.

Why this answer is correct

The Vernacular Press Act was passed in 1878, not 1880, to control the press, not support the Government.

Question 42

Consider the following statements about grasslands and choose the correct option.
(A) Climate plays an important role in the formation of grasslands.
(B) Annual rainfall is moderate in Prairies while velds could face drought in winter months.
(C) The vegetation cover is sparse in Velds.
(D) Velds lie in the Northern Hemisphere while Prairies in the Southern Hemisphere.

AOption (a)
All (A), (B), (C) and (D) are correct.
BOption (b)
Only (A), (B) and (C) are correct.
COption (c)
Only (B), (C) and (D) are correct.
DOption (d)
Only (A), (C) and (D) are correct.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Only (A), (B) and (C) are correct.

Why this answer is correct

Velds are in the Southern Hemisphere and Prairies in the Northern Hemisphere, making statement (D) incorrect.

Question 43

According to the Uttaramerur inscription, who could become a member of a Sabha ?
(A) The owners of land from which land revenue is collected.
(B) They should be between 25 and 70 years of age.
(C) They should have their own houses.
(D) They should have knowledge of the Vedas.

AOption (a)
Only (A), (C) and (D)
BOption (b)
Only (A)
COption (c)
Only (A) and (B)
DOption (d)
Only (A) and (D)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Only (A), (C) and (D)

Why this answer is correct

The inscription specifies land ownership, age 35-70, knowledge of Vedas, and own house. Option (B) has incorrect age range.

Question 44

refers to a situation where a person does not have resources and opportunities that are available to other persons.

AOption (a)
Dispossession
BOption (b)
Hierarchy
COption (c)
Diversification
DOption (d)
Inequality

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Inequality

Why this answer is correct

Inequality is the lack of resources and opportunities available to others in society.

Question 45

Which of the following are correctly matched ?

	Agricultural Practices	Description
(A)	Subsistence Farming	Practiced to meet the needs of farmer's own family
(B)	Intensive Subsistence Agriculture	Prevalent in the thickly populated areas
(C)	Shifting Cultivation	People and animals move from place to place

AOption (a)
All (A), (B) and (C)
BOption (b)
(A) and (B)
COption (c)
(B) and (C)
DOption (d)
(A) and (C)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

(A) and (B)

Why this answer is correct

Shifting cultivation involves moving cultivation plots, not people and animals moving from place to place.

Question 46

Read the statements (A) and (R) and choose the appropriate option.
(A) : Raja Rammohan Roy founded a reform association known as the Brahmo Sabha in Calcutta.
(R) : He felt that changes were necessary in society and unjust practices needed to be done away with.

AOption (a)
Both (A) and (R) are false.
BOption (b)
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
COption (c)
Both (A) and (R) are true 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 true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

Why this answer is correct

Raja Rammohan Roy founded the Brahmo Sabha in Calcutta because he believed societal changes and removal of unjust practices were necessary.

Question 47

Match the following and choose the appropriate option.

A	B
(a) Grihapatis	(i) Landless Labourers
(b) Shrenis	(ii) Independent farmers
(c) Adimai	(iii) Coastal Settlement
(d) Arikamedu	(iv) Craft persons

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

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

(a) - (ii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (i), (d) - (iii)

Why this answer is correct

Grihapatis were independent farmers, Shrenis were craft persons, Adimai were landless labourers, and Arikamedu was a coastal settlement.

Question 48

World Environment Day is celebrated every year on which one of the following days ?

AOption (a)
5^th August
BOption (b)
5^th May
COption (c)
5^th June
DOption (d)
5^th July

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

5^th June

Why this answer is correct

World Environment Day is celebrated annually on 5^th June to raise global awareness about environmental issues.

Question 49

Which of the following is true about common property resources ?
(A) These are owned by government.
(B) These are owned by private companies.
(C) These are owned by communities.

AOption (a)
Only (A) and (C)
BOption (b)
Only (A) and (B)
COption (c)
Only (B)
DOption (d)
Only (B) and (C)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Only (A) and (C)

Why this answer is correct

Common property resources are owned by the government and communities, not private companies.

Question 50

Maps can be best used for .

AOption (a)
Marking places where people have lived at different points in history
BOption (b)
Arranging sequence of events in history
COption (c)
Elaborating on the most important events in history
DOption (d)
Studying lives of people living in different times in a logical sequence

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Marking places where people have lived at different points in history

Why this answer is correct

Maps are best used for marking places where people lived at different historical points, showing spatial distribution.

Question 51

Which of the following statements are true about the development of cotton industries in the late 18^th and early 19^th century colonised India ?
(a) Indian textile industry had to compete with British textiles in the European and American markets.
(b) British market was now available for Indian textiles.
(c) Exporting textile goods to England became increasingly difficult.
(d) Bengal weavers were worst hit as English and European companies stopped buying Indian textile.

AOption (a)
(c) and (d) only
BOption (b)
(a), (c) and (d) only
COption (c)
(b), (c) and (d) only
DOption (d)
(a) and (b) only

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

(a), (c) and (d) only

Why this answer is correct

Indian textiles faced British competition, exports to England became difficult, and Bengal weavers were worst hit. The British market was not open to Indian goods.

Question 52

Consider the following statements (A) and (R) and choose the correct option.
(A) : The Prairies are also known as the 'Granaries of the world'.
(R) : Scientific methods of cultivation and use of tractors, harvesters and combines has made South Africa a surplus food producer.

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

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

(A) is true but (R) is false

Why this answer is correct

The Prairies (North America) are the 'Granaries of the world'. The reason describes South Africa, making it a true statement but a false explanation.

Question 53

Diversity came with something new and different due to .

AOption (a)
Homogeneous population
BOption (b)
Intermixing of cultures
COption (c)
Genetic composition
DOption (d)
Similarities and identical traits

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Intermixing of cultures

Why this answer is correct

Diversity arises from the intermixing of cultures, bringing new and different elements. Homogeneity and similarities do not create diversity.

Question 54

Reservation of seats in legislation and in Government jobs was granted by the Indian Constitution to :
(A) Compensate for low grades and marks scored in School and University examinations, because of which people were not able to compete.
(B) Compensate for years of historical suppression and educational deprivation.
(C) Appease people for political support and rally as vote banks.

AOption (a)
Both (B) and (C)
BOption (b)
Only (A)
COption (c)
Only (B)
DOption (d)
Both (A) and (C)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Only (B)

Why this answer is correct

Reservation was granted to compensate for historical suppression and educational deprivation, not for low marks or political appeasement.

Question 55

Read the statements (A) and (R) considering the art forms in colonial India.
Assertion (A) : Colonial rule introduced several new art forms, styles and techniques.
Reason (R) : These were creatively adapted by Indian artists for local patrons and markets.
Choose the correct option.

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

Why this answer is correct

Colonial rule introduced new art forms, and Indian artists creatively adapted them. However, the adaptation is not the reason for their introduction.

Question 56

Neolithic sites are different than Palaeolithic sites because of the following :

(i) Mortars and pestles were used for grinding grains.

(ii) Pots were used for cooking food.

(iii) Cloth was woven using different kinds of material.

(iv) Use of stone tools began.
Choose the correct option.

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

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

(i), (ii) and (iii) only

Why this answer is correct

Neolithic sites used mortars, pots, and weaving. Stone tools began in the Palaeolithic period, making (iv) incorrect.

Question 57

Read the given Assertion (A) and Reason (R) statements and choose the appropriate option.
Assertion (A) : By the late 19^th century, the craft of iron smelting declined and in most villages, furnaces fell into disuse.
Reason (R) : The iron smelters had to pay a very high tax to the Forest Department that reduced their income.
Choose the correct option.

AOption (a)
Both (A) and (R) are false.
BOption (b)
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
COption (c)
Both (A) and (R) are true 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 true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

Why this answer is correct

The iron smelting craft declined due to high forest taxes imposed by the British, reducing smelters' income.

Question 58

Who among the following are elected members of the Local Governments ?
(A) Ward member
(B) Panchayat President
(C) Secretary
(D) Ward Councillor
Options :

AOption (a)
(A), (B) and (D) only
BOption (b)
(A) and (B) only
COption (c)
(A) and (D) only
DOption (d)
(A), (B) and (C) only

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

(A), (B) and (D) only

Why this answer is correct

Ward members, Panchayat Presidents, and Ward Councillors are elected. The Secretary is an appointed official.

Question 59

On which of the following dates Gandhiji asked the Indian people to observe a day of non-violent opposition to the 'Rowlatt Act'?

AOption (a)
6 December 1919
BOption (b)
6 April 1919
COption (c)
13 April 1919
DOption (d)
15 December 1919

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

6 April 1919

Why this answer is correct

Gandhiji called for a nationwide hartal against the Rowlatt Act on 6 April 1919.

Question 60

When it is 1:00 p.m. at Greenwich, what time will it be at 60° West and 60° East respectively ?

AOption (a)
9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
BOption (b)
5:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m.
COption (c)
9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
DOption (d)
5:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Why this answer is correct

Each 15° longitude equals 1 hour. 60° West is 4 hours behind (9:00 a.m.), and 60° East is 4 hours ahead (5:00 p.m.).

Question 61

Consider the statements (A) and (B) and choose the correct option of the following.
Statement (A) : Summative assessment monitors the learner's progress throughout the teaching-learning process.
Statement (B) : Formative assessment is conducted at the end of the course.

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

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Both (A) and (B) are false.

Why this answer is correct

Summative assessment is end-of-course, formative monitors progress. Both statements are reversed, hence false.

Question 62

Which of the following questions promote critical thinking ?
(A) What are the different ways through which the Government can take steps to provide healthcare for all ? Discuss.
(B) Examine the

Statement:

As compared to Amazon, pollution in river Ganga will affect human life greatly.
(C) Differentiate between the physiography of Brazil and India.
(D) Describe important features of Himalayas.
(E) What was the role of the Zamindar in Mughal administration ?
Options :

AOption (a)
Only (B), (C), (D) and (E)
BOption (b)
Only (A) and (B)
COption (c)
Only (B) and (C)
DOption (d)
Only (A), (B), (C) and (D)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Only (A) and (B)

Why this answer is correct

Critical thinking involves analysis and evaluation. Questions (A) and (B) require discussion and examination, unlike recall or description.

Question 63

Select the reason behind the low wages paid for agricultural labourers.

AOption (a)
They are satisfied with wages prevailing in the market.
BOption (b)
They are not skilled.
COption (c)
They depend on land owners for a regular work.
DOption (d)
Most of them do not have their own land.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Most of them do not have their own land.

Why this answer is correct

Lack of land ownership forces labourers to accept low wages due to limited bargaining power and alternative employment options.

Question 64

Social Science curricular activities can be made more engaging for students by

AOption (a)
reducing critical thinking and discussion in favour of lectures.
BOption (b)
incorporating technology and multimedia resources.
COption (c)
focusing only on the most important historical events and figures.
DOption (d)
emphasizing memorization of facts and figures.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

incorporating technology and multimedia resources.

Why this answer is correct

Technology and multimedia make learning interactive and engaging, moving beyond rote memorization to dynamic exploration.

Question 65

Match the following and choose the correct option.
A
(A) Narration charts
(B) Relationship charts
(C) Flow charts
(D) Tabulation charts

B
(i) steps in a process
(ii) data in the form of table
(iii) historical development
(iv) show cause-and-effect relationships

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

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

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

Why this answer is correct

Narration charts show historical development, relationship charts show cause-effect, flow charts show steps, tabulation charts show tables.

Question 66

The Independence of Judiciary implies :

AOption (a)
the judiciary can work under the pressure of legislature, if required.
BOption (b)
the legislature and the executive cannot interfere in the work of the judiciary.
COption (c)
the judiciary can direct the legislature to frame appropriate laws.
DOption (d)
the judiciary can direct the executive to implement the laws properly.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

the legislature and the executive cannot interfere in the work of the judiciary.

Why this answer is correct

Judicial independence means the judiciary functions without interference from the legislature or executive, ensuring fair and impartial justice.

Question 67

Which one of the following statements is correct regarding the nature of Social Science ?
(A) Social Science is a dynamic subject that generates debate and discussion.
(B) In Social Science only individual human relations are considered and not the accounts of individual actions.
(C) Social Science is primarily interdisciplinary subject with a focus on discovery and experimentation.
(D) The scope of Social Science is very narrow and hence it is fit to teach it only at the primary level.
Options :

AOption (a)
(A) and (B) only
BOption (b)
(A) and (C) only
COption (c)
(C) and (D) only
DOption (d)
(A), (B) and (C) only

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

(A) and (C) only

Why this answer is correct

Social Science is dynamic, generating debate (A), and interdisciplinary with a focus on discovery (C). Statements (B) and (D) are incorrect.

Question 68

Sixty-Percent weightage is given by the teacher to open-ended questions in a Social Science question paper. Which skill does the teacher want to test among students through this strategy ?
(A) Writing skills only
(B) Intrapersonal skills
(C) Logical thinking and creative skills
(D) Application and presentation skills
Options :

AOption (a)
(B), (C) and (D) only
BOption (b)
(A) and (B) only
COption (c)
(C) and (D) only
DOption (d)
(A), (B) and (C) only

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Why this answer is correct

Open-ended questions primarily assess logical thinking, creative skills, and application/presentation skills, not just writing or intrapersonal skills.

Question 69

Which of the following aspect is considered in the Right to Education Act, 2009 as part of evaluation procedures ?
(A) Confirm with the values enshrined in the Indian Constitution
(B) Examination should involve mainly summative assessment
(C) Development of the physical abilities of learners to the fullest extent
(D) Examinations are conducted within the school premises
Options :

AOption (a)
(A) and (C) only
BOption (b)
(A), (B) and (C) only
COption (c)
(A), (C) and (D) only
DOption (d)
(A) and (B) only

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

(A) and (C) only

Why this answer is correct

The RTE Act 2009 emphasizes evaluation confirming constitutional values (A) and all-round development of the child, including physical abilities (C).

Question 70

Read the statements (A) and (B) and choose the appropriate option.
Statement (A) : Contemporary challenges to the principle of a democratic society are conflicts such as those between individual rights and social responsibilities.
Statement (B) : Within a social science classroom, conflict resolution approach could be used to engage students to study 'Problems of democracy'.

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

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Both (A) and (B) are true.

Why this answer is correct

Both statements are true. Conflicts between rights and responsibilities challenge democracy, and conflict resolution is a valid classroom approach to study it.

Question 71

Indian Constitution lays down .

AOption (a)
norms for participation of people into social movements that seek to challenge the Government
BOption (b)
the national curriculum framework
COption (c)
the basic laws or rules that have to be followed by everyone
DOption (d)
the structure of religious institutions

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

the basic laws or rules that have to be followed by everyone

Why this answer is correct

The Indian Constitution is the supreme legal document that establishes the fundamental laws and rules governing the country and its citizens.

Question 72

The objective of establishing Panchayati Raj institutions in India was to achieve .
(A) Participatory governance
(B) Cultural homogeneity
(C) Democratic decentralization
(D) Religious diversity
Choose the correct option.

AOption (a)
(A) and (C)
BOption (b)
(A) and (B)
COption (c)
(B) and (C)
DOption (d)
(C) and (D)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

(A) and (C)

Why this answer is correct

Panchayati Raj was established for participatory governance and democratic decentralization, making options (A) and (C) correct.

Question 73

Which of the following topics are highly appropriate for middle level students ?
(A) Contribution of Mahatma Gandhi in history.
(B) Economic development of India.
(C) Status of Women in present scenario.
(D) Reasons for population growth.
Options :

AOption (a)
(A), (C) and (D) only
BOption (b)
(A) and (C) only
COption (c)
(A) and (D) only
DOption (d)
(B), (C) and (D) only

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

(A) and (D) only

Why this answer is correct

Topics like Gandhi's contribution and population growth reasons are concrete and appropriate for middle school cognitive levels.

Question 74

How can a Social Studies teacher develop social values among students ?

(i) Developing sense of discipline
(ii) Behaving in the appropriate manner in school/class
(iii) Asking Students to watch commercial movies
(iv) Follow appropriate democratic values in class/ school setting
Choose the correct option.

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

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Only (i), (ii) and (iv)

Why this answer is correct

Developing discipline, appropriate behavior, and practicing democratic values in class foster social values. Watching commercial movies is not a direct method.

Question 75

Which one of the following teaching methods are suitable to overcome the teaching challenges faced in Social Sciences ?
(A) From Specific to General
(B) From Complex to General
(C) From Known to Unknown
(D) From Analysis to Synthesis
Choose the correct option.

AOption (a)
(A), (B) and (D)
BOption (b)
(A), (B) and (C)
COption (c)
(B), (C) and (D)
DOption (d)
(A), (C) and (D)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

(A), (C) and (D)

Why this answer is correct

Effective social science teaching moves from specific to general, known to unknown, and analysis to synthesis. Complex to general is not a standard principle.

Question 76

What does it mean to use the dialectic approach to teaching in the Social Science classroom ?

AOption (a)
Using maps and atlases to enrich students' understanding of Geography
BOption (b)
Using dialogue between student and teacher as the main method of knowledge generation
COption (c)
Using drama in the classroom to generate interest in students
DOption (d)
Using examples and analogies to clarify abstract concepts

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Using dialogue between student and teacher as the main method of knowledge generation

Why this answer is correct

The dialectic approach uses dialogue and reasoning between teacher and student to co-construct knowledge, not just maps, drama, or analogies.

Question 77

Which of the following questions asked by the teacher come under the category of exploratory and critical questions ?
(A) What is the southernmost part of the Himalayas called ?
(B) Is the Sun a star ? Why ?
(C) Why does more population reside in the Northern plains ?
(D) Between which two countries is the Pak Water Treaty located ?
Options :

AOption (a)
(C) only
BOption (b)
(B) and (C)
COption (c)
(B) only
DOption (d)
(A), (B), (C) and (D)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

(B) and (C)

Why this answer is correct

Exploratory/critical questions require reasoning ('Why?'). (B) and (C) ask for reasons, while (A) and (D) are factual recall.

Question 78

Small workshops and factories prefer to employ casual workers because .
(A) state has already taken care of workers' benefits
(B) they can be fired without any prior notice
(C) most of them are not literate
(D) they could be paid lowest possible wages
Options :

AOption (a)
(A) and (C)
BOption (b)
(A) and (B)
COption (c)
(B) and (D)
DOption (d)
(C) and (D)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

(B) and (D)

Why this answer is correct

Casual workers are preferred because they can be fired without notice (B) and paid the lowest possible wages (D).

Question 79

Nelson Mandela spent 28 years of imprisonment along with thousands of black and coloured people.

AOption (a)
to raise voice against King and royal monarchy.
BOption (b)
for opposing apartheid and struggle against policies of segregation.
COption (c)
to get punishment for offence.
DOption (d)
to get powerful positions in Government.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

for opposing apartheid and struggle against policies of segregation.

Why this answer is correct

Mandela was imprisoned for opposing apartheid and fighting against racial segregation policies in South Africa.

Question 80

Which of the following is an incorrect statement about Gram Sabha ?

AOption (a)
The Gram Sabha Secretary keeps a record of the Gram Sabha meeting proceedings.
BOption (b)
The work of the Gram Panchayat has to be approved by the Gram Sabha.
COption (c)
The Gram Sabha Secretary is an elected person.
DOption (d)
The Gram Sabha Secretary is responsible for calling the meeting of Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

The Gram Sabha Secretary is an elected person.

Why this answer is correct

The Gram Sabha Secretary is a government-appointed officer (Panchayat Secretary), not an elected person, making this statement incorrect.

Question 81

Which of the following emerged as an important religion in modern Adivasi history, during the nineteenth century ?

AOption (a)
Islam
BOption (b)
Buddhism
COption (c)
Christianity
DOption (d)
Hinduism

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Christianity

Why this answer is correct

Christianity spread significantly among Adivasi communities in the 19^th century due to missionary activities, becoming a major religious shift in modern Adivasi history.

Question 82

Consider the following statements (A) and (B).
(A) The Government of India Act 1909, allowed for some elected representation system in India.
(B) Through Government of India Act 1909 all adults were given the right to vote.
Choose the correct option.

AOption (a)
Neither (A) nor (B) is true
BOption (b)
Only (A) is true
COption (c)
Only (B) is true
DOption (d)
Both (A) and (B) are true

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Only (A) is true

Why this answer is correct

The 1909 Act introduced separate electorates and limited elected representation, but voting rights were not extended to all adults.

Question 83

Critical thinking is important in Social Science because :
(A) It helps students to pass exam.
(B) It allows students to guess the correct answer
(C) It helps students memorize information more easily
(D) It prepare students for higher-level-thinking
(E) It promotes problem-solving abilities
Choose the correct option :

AOption (a)
Only (D) and (E)
BOption (b)
Only (A) and (B)
COption (c)
(A), (B) and (C)
DOption (d)
Only (A), (B), (C) and (E)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Only (D) and (E)

Why this answer is correct

Critical thinking prepares students for higher-level thinking and promotes problem-solving abilities, not just memorization or guessing.

Question 84

Which would be the best teaching pedagogy to understand the trends in poverty in Indian States and Union Territories ?

AOption (a)
Brainstorming
BOption (b)
Field trip
COption (c)
Debate
DOption (d)
Secondary data analysis

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Secondary data analysis

Why this answer is correct

Secondary data analysis allows systematic comparison of existing poverty statistics across states and union territories to understand trends.

Question 85

Which of the following questions assess the evaluation aspect of cognitive abilities ?
(A) Poshan Abhiyan is an important programme to improve the nutrition level of Indian children. Examine the statement with evidences.
(B) Colonial rule in India for two centuries left India with irreversible social change in India. Do you agree with this statement ? Explain.
(C) Describe the important features of Jan Dhan Yojana.
(D) Poverty and unemployment in India has declined in the post 1991 India. Justify this statement.
Options :

AOption (a)
Only (C) and (D)
BOption (b)
Only (A) and (B)
COption (c)
Only (A), (B) and (C)
DOption (d)
Only (B), (C) and (D)

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Only (A) and (B)

Why this answer is correct

Questions (A) and (B) require examining evidence and justifying agreement, which assess evaluation skills. (C) is descriptive, (D) is justification.

Question 86

The teacher divides the children of her class into 4 groups and gives them to write the names of the sources of water and then discusses the sources of water with each group. Which of the following he/she is attempting first as part of 5E approach to lesson plan ?

AOption (a)
Engage
BOption (b)
Explore
COption (c)
Evaluate
DOption (d)
Explain

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Explore

Why this answer is correct

In the 5E model, 'Explore' involves hands-on group activities where students investigate a concept before formal explanation.

Question 87

A teacher wants students to understand the functioning of governmental bodies like Village Panchayat. Which of the following source of data collection will provide first-hand and authentic information ?

AOption (a)
Textbook
BOption (b)
Newspaper articles
COption (c)
Field trip
DOption (d)
Biography

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Field trip

Why this answer is correct

A field trip provides direct, first-hand observation and authentic interaction with the actual governmental body.

Question 88

A belief that science requires a technical mind and girls and women are not capable of dealing with technical things signifies :

AOption (a)
Ignorance
BOption (b)
Stereotype
COption (c)
Casteism
DOption (d)
Illiteracy

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Stereotype

Why this answer is correct

This is a stereotype, which is an over-generalized and fixed belief about a particular group of people.

Question 89

In a field trip which is the first skill to be developed among students ?

AOption (a)
Reasoning skill
BOption (b)
Analytical skill
COption (c)
Observation skill
DOption (d)
Experimentation skill

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Observation skill

Why this answer is correct

Observation is the foundational skill developed first during a field trip, enabling data gathering through the senses.

Question 90

Rohit found that some children in his class could not explain the position of latitude and longitude lines on the map. What should Rohit do to help children acquire this competency ?

AOption (a)
Applied research
BOption (b)
Case study
COption (c)
Empirical research
DOption (d)
Action research

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Action research

Why this answer is correct

Action research is used by teachers to solve specific classroom problems and improve their own teaching practice immediately.

Language I (Hindi) (30 questions)

Question 91

'संस्कृति पर तरह-तरह के प्रभाव पड़ते हैं' यह बात कैसे समझी जा सकती है ?

AOption (a)
शिक्षा को पृथक रूप से देखा जाए।
BOption (b)
जब शिक्षा को धर्म से जोड़कर देखा जाए।
COption (c)
जब शिक्षा को संस्कृति से अलग करके देखा जाए।
DOption (d)
जब शिक्षा को संस्कृति से जोड़कर देखा जाए।

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जब शिक्षा को धर्म से जोड़कर देखा जाए।

Why this answer is correct

‘Spacious’ means roomy, so its opposite is ‘cramped’, meaning confined or lacking space.

Question 92

इनमें से कौन-सा शब्द समूहों से भिन्न है ?

AOption (a)
आदान-प्रदान
BOption (b)
मौखिक परंपरा
COption (c)
प्रचलित रीति
DOption (d)
सांस्कृतिक कर्म

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मौखिक परंपरा

Why this answer is correct

‘Actually’ modifies the verb and is an adverb; ‘feeling’ names the sensation and is a noun.

Question 93

गद्यांश के अनुसार कौन-सा वाक्य सही है ?

AOption (a)
संस्कृति हमेशा प्रगतिशील है।
BOption (b)
संस्कृति की मुख्य विशेषता उसका एकाकीपन है।
COption (c)
संस्कृति में किसी भी प्रकार का आदान-प्रदान नहीं होता है।
DOption (d)
संस्कृति में गतिशीलता का अभाव है।

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संस्कृति हमेशा प्रगतिशील है।

Why this answer is correct

The passage states blending light and dark shades breaks monotony; painting walls plain does not.

Question 94

किस शब्द में 'इक' प्रत्यय का प्रयोग हुआ है ?

AOption (a)
संबंधित
BOption (b)
सामाजिक
COption (c)
सृजनात्मक
DOption (d)
प्रचलित

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Question 95

"कोई भी संस्कृति किसी देशकाल के सापेक्ष होती है।" इस वाक्य से आशय है :

AOption (a)
संस्कृति किसी भी तरह से प्रभावित नहीं होती है।
BOption (b)
संस्कृति और देश में घनिष्ठ संबंध है।
COption (c)
संस्कृति समय एवं स्थान के अनुसार स्वयं में परिवर्तन लाती है।
DOption (d)
संस्कृति देश और काल में अंतर करती है।

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संस्कृति समय एवं स्थान के अनुसार स्वयं में परिवर्तन लाती है।

Why this answer is correct

The writer emphasizes that the colour scheme reflects the personality of the home owner.

Question 96

प्रचलित परंपराओं के औचित्य के बारे में सोचने की प्रेरणा कौन देता है ?

AOption (a)
धर्म
BOption (b)
शिक्षा
COption (c)
पुस्तकें
DOption (d)
पर्यावरण

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शिक्षा

Why this answer is correct

Statement (A) and (C) are true based on the text's theme about colours creating space, while (B) is false as space is scarce.

Question 97

निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा शब्द कारक चिह्न नहीं है?

AOption (a)
के लिए
BOption (b)
की
COption (c)
तथा
DOption (d)
से

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से

Why this answer is correct

Monotonous is synonymous with dull; similarly, ambience is synonymous with aura or atmosphere.

Question 98

शिक्षा संस्कृति की निर्मात्री है, क्योंकि :

AOption (a)
वह परंपराओं को ज्यों का त्यों स्वीकारती है।
BOption (b)
वह मौजूदा संस्कृति में कुछ नवीनता लाती है।
COption (c)
वह परंपराओं को रूढ़ रूप देती है।
DOption (d)
वह रीति-रिवाज की परिचायक है।

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वह परंपराओं को रूढ़ रूप देती है।

Why this answer is correct

Drawing colourful sceneries on walls is a way to bring elements of nature into the home environment.

Question 99

शिक्षा को किस प्रकार के कार्य के रूप में देखा गया है ?

AOption (a)
भौतिक
BOption (b)
आर्थिक
COption (c)
राजनैतिक
DOption (d)
सांस्कृतिक

निम्नलिखित पद्यांश को पढ़कर पूछे गए प्रश्नों (100 -105) के सबसे उपयुक्त उत्तर वाले विकल्प को चुनिए :

कलम, आज उनकी जय बोल।
जला अस्थियाँ बारी-बारी
छिटकाई जिनने चिनगारी,

जो चढ़ गए पुण्य वेदी पर लिए बिना गरदन का मोल।
कलम, आज उनकी जय बोल।
जो अगणित लघु दीप हमारे,
तूफानों में एक किनारे,
जल-जलकर बुझ गए किसी दिन माँगा नहीं स्नेह मुँह खोल।
कलम, आज उनकी जय बोल।
पीकर जिनकी लाल शिखाएँ
उगल रहीं लू-लपट दिशाएँ
जिनके सिंहनाद से सहमी धरती रही अभी तक डोल।
कलम, आज उनकी जय बोल।

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राजनैतिक

Why this answer is correct

The passage indicates that modern homeowners are longing for space in today's times.

Question 100

पद्यांश में 'सिंहनाद' शब्द से आशय है -

AOption (a)
समवेत स्वर
BOption (b)
सिंह की गर्जना
COption (c)
ललकार
DOption (d)
युद्ध ध्वनि

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सिंह की गर्जना

Why this answer is correct

Line 2 uses metaphor ('snug as a gun') and line 4 uses personification ('spade sings').

Question 101

'कलम, आज उनकी जय बोल' पंक्ति से क्या अभिप्राय है ?

AOption (a)
लिखने की अपेक्षा बोलकर गुणगान किया जाए।
BOption (b)
जय-जयकार के नारे लगाए जाएँ।
COption (c)
देश के लिए समर्पित लोगों के लिए लिखा जाए।
DOption (d)
सभी के लिए प्रशंसा के शब्द लिखे जाएँ।

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लिखने की अपेक्षा बोलकर गुणगान किया जाए।

Why this answer is correct

The poem reflects fondly on the past and shows respect for the father's labor, indicating nostalgia and admiration.

Question 102

भिन्न शब्द समूह की पहचान करें।

AOption (a)
पुण्य वेदी
BOption (b)
लघु दीप
COption (c)
लाल शिखाएँ
DOption (d)
जला अस्थियाँ

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पुण्य वेदी

Why this answer is correct

'Coarse' is a synonym for 'rough', just as 'snug' is a synonym for 'comfortable'.

Question 103

इस पद्यांश में कौन-सी भावना अभिव्यक्त हुई है?

AOption (a)
पाखंड विरोध
BOption (b)
देशप्रेम
COption (c)
समाज सुधार
DOption (d)
प्रकृति प्रेम

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प्रकृति प्रेम

Why this answer is correct

The father is glad his son chose a different path, as shown by the line about the son not following him.

Question 104

'छिटकाई जिनने चिनगारी,' पंक्ति में रेखांकित शब्द किसके लिए प्रयुक्त हुआ है ?

AOption (a)
स्वतंत्रा सेनानी
BOption (b)
राजनीतिज्ञ
COption (c)
अध्यापक
DOption (d)
सामाजिक कार्यकर्ता

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अध्यापक

Why this answer is correct

The second stanza describes the speaker leaning on a window and watching his father digging in the garden.

Question 105

'निस्वार्थ भाव से अपने प्राणों का बलिदान कर दिया'
यह भाव किस पंक्ति में मुखरित हुआ है ?

AOption (a)
कलम, आज उनकी जय बोल।
BOption (b)
किसी दिन माँगा नहीं स्नेह मुँह खोल।
COption (c)
सहमी धरती रही अभी तक डोल।
DOption (d)
जो चढ़ गए पुण्य वेदी पर लिए बिना गरदन का मोल।

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जो चढ़ गए पुण्य वेदी पर लिए बिना गरदन का मोल।

Why this answer is correct

The line refers to the freshly harvested potatoes, which the speaker and father hold and appreciate.

Question 106

'सामग्री की प्रामाणिकता' किससे संबंधित है?

AOption (a)
वह सामग्री जो बच्चे घर से लेकर आते हैं
BOption (b)
अध्यापक द्वारा अपनी कक्षा के लिए लिखी गई सामग्री
COption (c)
सत्तासीन लोगों द्वारा विकसित या लिखित सामग्री
DOption (d)
जीवन के वास्तविक संदर्भों में विकसित या लिखित सामग्री

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जीवन के वास्तविक संदर्भों में विकसित या लिखित सामग्री

Why this answer is correct

Authentic materials are created for real-life communication, not specifically for teaching purposes.

Question 107

अपर्णा, कक्षा पांच की शिक्षार्थी यह समझती है कि किसी आडियो या बातचीत का अर्थ समझने के लिए श्रवण में प्रत्येक ध्वनि, शब्दों फिर वाक्यों को सुनना शामिल है। वह श्रवण अधिगम के किस उपागम/युक्ति में विश्वास रखती है?

AOption (a)
यह न तो टॉप डाउन है और न ही बॉटम-अप उपागम है
BOption (b)
शीर्ष अधोमुखी उपागम (टॉप डाउन)
COption (c)
अधो शीर्षमुखी उपागम (बॉटम -अप)
DOption (d)
टॉप डाउन और बॉटम-अप दोनों उपागम

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अधो शीर्षमुखी उपागम (बॉटम -अप)

Why this answer is correct

Decoding sounds, words, and sentences to build meaning describes the bottom-up approach to listening.

Question 108

भाषा अधिगम में 'सर्वांगी (सिस्टमिक) दक्षता' क्या है?

AOption (a)
इस बात की समझ कि सभी मनुष्यों के पास बहुत सी भाषाओं की व्यवस्थाएँ हैं।
BOption (b)
इस बात को समझना और प्रयोग में लाना कि भाषा एक व्यवस्था के रूप में कार्य करती है।
COption (c)
इस बात को समझना और प्रयोग में लाना कि भाषाओं की एक व्याकरणिक व्यवस्था है।
DOption (d)
इस बात को समझना कि सभी भाषाओं की एक सामान्य संरचनात्मक व्यवस्था है।

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इस बात को समझना और प्रयोग में लाना कि भाषा एक व्यवस्था के रूप में कार्य करती है।

Why this answer is correct

Systemic competence is the ability to understand and use language as an organized, rule-governed system.

Question 109

यहाँ एक पाठ्य सामग्री या कुछ कथन हैं। पता लगाइए कि यह पाठ्य सामग्री किस भाषा प्रयुक्ति (रजिस्टर) का प्रतिनिधित्व कर रही है ?
'भारत का संविधान प्रत्येक व्यक्ति को समान रूप से देखता है। इसका तात्पर्य यह हुआ कि देश में प्रत्येक व्यक्ति, महिला और पुरुष, सभी धर्मों, जातियों, आदिवासी, शैक्षिक और आर्थिक प्रष्ठभूमि के, सभी को समान रूप से देखना। इसका तात्पर्य यह नहीं है कि असमानता समाप्त हो चुकी है। असमानता नहीं होनी चाहिए। कम से कम लोकतांत्रिक भारत में सभी व्यक्तियों की समानता का सिद्धान्त मायने रखता है।'

AOption (a)
वैज्ञानिक प्रयुक्ति
BOption (b)
राजनीतिक प्रयुक्ति
COption (c)
सामाजिक विज्ञान प्रयुक्ति
DOption (d)
कानूनी प्रयुक्ति

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कानूनी प्रयुक्ति

Why this answer is correct

The text discusses constitutional recognition and principles of equality, which are characteristic of legal register.

Question 110

कक्षा छह की अध्यापक आज पढ़ी जाने वाली भाषा सामग्री को शिक्षार्थियों के पूर्व ज्ञान और अनुभव से जोड़ने के लिए 'वार्म अप' गतिविधि करवाती है। पाठ्य सामग्री पढ़ाना शुरू करने से पहले शिक्षार्थियों को पाठ्य सामग्री (कहानी) के चित्र देखने के लिए कहती है। वह अपने शिक्षार्थियों से क्या करवाना चाहती है ?

AOption (a)
चित्रों को समझने की क्षमता विकसित करना
BOption (b)
चित्रों के माध्यम से कहानी की मन में कल्पना कर पाना
COption (c)
चित्रों की सराहना करना
DOption (d)
पाठ्य सामग्री के बारे में अनुमान लगाना

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पाठ्य सामग्री के बारे में अनुमान लगाना

Why this answer is correct

Using illustrations before reading activates prior knowledge and helps learners predict the story content.

Question 111

शिक्षार्थियों द्वारा हुए अधिगम के उदाहरणों का सतत रूप रखा गया रिकार्ड क्या कहलाएगा?

AOption (a)
निदानात्मक परीक्षण
BOption (b)
पोर्टफोलियो
COption (c)
सतत सारगर्भित आकलन
DOption (d)
निपुणता आकलन

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पोर्टफोलियो

Why this answer is correct

A portfolio is a systematic, continuous collection of learner's work demonstrating progress over time.

Question 112

निम्नलिखित में से किन्हें ग्रहणशील (रिसेप्टिव) कौशलों के रूप में जाना जाएगा ?

AOption (a)
श्रवण और पठन
BOption (b)
श्रवण और लेखन
COption (c)
पठन और बोलना
DOption (d)
बोलना और लेखन

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श्रवण और पठन

Why this answer is correct

Listening and reading are receptive skills because they involve receiving and processing language input.

Question 113

बहुत से भारतीय जो नौकरी के लिए विदेश जाते हैं, उस स्थान की भाषा सीखते हैं। इस अभिप्रेरणा को किस रूप में जाना जाएगा ?

AOption (a)
यह न तो साधनपरक है और न ही एकीकृत अभिप्रेरणा है।
BOption (b)
एकीकृत और साधनपरक दोनों अभिप्रेरणाएँ।
COption (c)
एकीकृत अभिप्रेरणा।
DOption (d)
साधनपरक अभिप्रेरणा।

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साधनपरक अभिप्रेरणा।

Why this answer is correct

Learning a language for job opportunities abroad is a practical goal, which defines instrumental motivation.

Question 114

निम्नलिखित में से कौन सी भाषा शास्त्रीय भाषा नहीं है ?

AOption (a)
हिन्दी
BOption (b)
तमिल
COption (c)
संस्कृत
DOption (d)
तेलुगु

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हिन्दी

Why this answer is correct

Hindi is not a classical language; Tamil, Sanskrit, and Telugu have been accorded classical language status in India.

Question 115

निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा कथन राष्ट्रीय शिक्षा नीति (एन.ई.पी.) 2020 में विदेशी भाषाओं के अध्ययन के संबंध में सही नहीं है ?

AOption (a)
फ्रेंच एक भाषा है जिसे एक अतिरिक्त विकल्प के रूप में अध्ययन करने की सिफारिश की गई है।
BOption (b)
माध्यमिक स्तर के दौरान एक अतिरिक्त विकल्प के रूप में विदेशी भाषाओं का अध्ययन।
COption (c)
त्रिभाषा सूत्र के अंतर्गत भाषाओं में से एक के रूप में विदेशी भाषाओं का अध्ययन शामिल है।
DOption (d)
विदेशी भाषा त्रिभाषा सूत्र के अंतर्गत अध्ययन की जाने वाली तीन भाषाओं में शामिल नहीं है।

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त्रिभाषा सूत्र के अंतर्गत भाषाओं में से एक के रूप में विदेशी भाषाओं का अध्ययन शामिल है।

Why this answer is correct

NEP 2020 states foreign languages are offered as additional options, not replacing any language in the three-language formula.

Question 116

निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा 'भाषा के बारे में जानना' को संदर्भित करता है?

AOption (a)
रणनीतिक दक्षता
BOption (b)
घोषणात्मक ज्ञान
COption (c)
प्रक्रियात्मक ज्ञान
DOption (d)
व्याकरणिक ज्ञान

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घोषणात्मक ज्ञान

Why this answer is correct

Declarative knowledge refers to factual knowledge about language rules and structures, i.e., 'knowing about' language.

Question 117

कक्षा छह की एक शिक्षिका बोलने की गतिविधि के लिए निम्नलिखित कार्य विकसित करती है।
रेगिस्तान और उसकी जलवायु परिस्थितियों के बारे में पाँच वाक्य बोलें।
क्या यह एक अच्छा कार्य है या एक अच्छा कार्य नहीं है ? विकल्प से अपनी प्रतिक्रिया और उसका कारण चुनें।

AOption (a)
यह एक अच्छा कार्य नहीं है क्योंकि इसमें संदर्भ का अभाव है क्योंकि रेगिस्तान और उसकी परिस्थितियों के बारे में बोलने के लिए कोई इनपुट नहीं है।
BOption (b)
यह एक अच्छा कार्य है क्योंकि शिक्षार्थियों ने अपनी भूगोल की कक्षा में रेगिस्तान के बारे में अध्ययन किया होगा और उनके पास बोलने के लिए इनपुट होंगे।
COption (c)
यह एक अच्छा कार्य है क्योंकि यह शिक्षार्थी को किसी चीज़ यानी रेगिस्तान के बारे में बात करने के लिए प्रेरित करता है।
DOption (d)
यह एक अच्छा कार्य नहीं है क्योंकि कुछ शिक्षार्थी रेगिस्तान के बारे में नहीं जानते होंगे।

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यह एक अच्छा कार्य नहीं है क्योंकि इसमें संदर्भ का अभाव है क्योंकि रेगिस्तान और उसकी परिस्थितियों के बारे में बोलने के लिए कोई इनपुट नहीं है।

Why this answer is correct

It lacks context and input; effective speaking tasks require a stimulus or scaffold to generate meaningful output.

Question 118

निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा कथन किसी भाषा की बोली के बारे में सही है ?

AOption (a)
कभी-कभी विभिन्न सामाजिक समूह एक ही भाषा की विभिन्न बोलियाँ बोल सकते हैं।
BOption (b)
भाषा की बोलियाँ क्षेत्र से क्षेत्र में भिन्न होती हैं।
COption (c)
एक भाषा की विभिन्न बोलियों के बोलने वाले दूसरे बोली बोलने वाले को समझ सकते हैं।
DOption (d)
एक बोली एक बड़ी श्रेणी है और भाषा एक छोटी श्रेणी है।

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एक बोली एक बड़ी श्रेणी है और भाषा एक छोटी श्रेणी है।

Why this answer is correct

Language is the broader category encompassing mutually intelligible dialects; the statement reverses this hierarchy, making it true in its negation.

Question 119

निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा कार्य एकीकृत अधिगम कौशल को बढ़ावा देता है ?

AOption (a)
एक लेख लिखना
BOption (b)
भूमिका निभाना
COption (c)
असाइनमेंट
DOption (d)
परियोजना कार्य

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परियोजना कार्य

Why this answer is correct

Project work integrates multiple skills like reading, writing, speaking, and listening simultaneously for a holistic learning experience.

Question 120

व्याकरण शिक्षण के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित रणनीति को किस रूप में जाना जाता है ?
संदर्भों में भाषा मदों को प्रस्तुत करना, शिक्षार्थियों को भाषा मदों पर ध्यान देने के लिए प्रेरित करना, उन्हें वास्तविक जीवन के संदर्भों में उपयोग करने में सक्षम बनाना और इसे खोजकर शिक्षार्थी का ध्यान रूप पर आकर्षित करना।

AOption (a)
चेतना बढ़ाना
BOption (b)
एक स्कीमा बनाना
COption (c)
निगमनात्मक विधि
DOption (d)
खोज विधि

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चेतना बढ़ाना

Why this answer is correct

Consciousness-raising involves making learners notice and discover grammatical patterns in context before using them communicatively.

Language II (English) (30 questions)

Question 121

Read the following

Statements:

(A) Netarhat is located at a height of 3696 feet.
(B) It is referred to as the 'Queen of Chota Nagpur'.
(C) Netarhat is blessed with verdant banyan forests.

AOption (a)
(A), (B) and (C) are all correct
BOption (b)
(A) and (C) are correct, (B) is incorrect
COption (c)
(B) and (C) are correct, (A) is incorrect
DOption (d)
(A) and (B) are correct, (C) is incorrect

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Correct answer

(A) and (B) are correct, (C) is incorrect

Why this answer is correct

Netarhat is at 3696 feet and called 'Queen of Chota Nagpur', but has pine forests, not banyan.

Question 122

The underlined word in the phrase 'this quaint hill station brings solace .... ' implies :

AOption (a)
it brings peace and comfort
BOption (b)
it makes you breathless
COption (c)
it makes you visit the place year after year
DOption (d)
it evokes curiosity

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it brings peace and comfort

Why this answer is correct

'Solace' means comfort or consolation during distress, implying peace and comfort.

Question 123

As mentioned in para 1, the quaint hill station, Netarhat gives peace and calm to visitors because :

AOption (a)
they can go paragliding from hill tops
BOption (b)
they can be away from hectic city life
COption (c)
they can go fishing in the lake waters
DOption (d)
they can enjoy train rides

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they can be away from hectic city life

Why this answer is correct

Hill stations provide peace by offering an escape from the noise and stress of city life.

Question 124

Complete the given word analogy :
gorgeous : beautiful : tranquil : ?

AOption (a)
blue-green
BOption (b)
misty
COption (c)
peaceful
DOption (d)
choppy

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peaceful

Why this answer is correct

'Tranquil' is synonymous with 'peaceful', just as 'gorgeous' is synonymous with 'beautiful'.

Question 125

The Sunrise Point offers visitors a breathtaking view of :

AOption (a)
the sunrise
BOption (b)
an oil painting
COption (c)
lush vegetation
DOption (d)
Both (1) and (3)

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the sunrise

Why this answer is correct

Sunrise Point is named for its view of the sunrise, which is described as breathtaking.

Question 126

Identify the parts of speech of the underlined words in the given sentence :
'Fabulous sunrises and stunning sunsets leave the visitors awestruck .

AOption (a)
verb, adjective
BOption (b)
noun, adjective
COption (c)
verb, adverb
DOption (d)
noun, adverb

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verb, adjective

Why this answer is correct

‘Fabulous’ describes the noun ‘sunrises’ (adjective), and ‘leave’ shows action (verb).

Question 127

Which one of the following scenic views is not found in Netarhat ?

AOption (a)
scintillating views of sunrises
BOption (b)
refugee camps
COption (c)
beautiful sunrises and sunsets
DOption (d)
clusters of tall pine trees

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Correct answer

refugee camps

Why this answer is correct

The passage describes Netarhat's natural beauty; refugee camps are not mentioned as a scenic view.

Question 128

The phrase 'hustle and bustle of cities' implies :

AOption (a)
busy and noisy cities
BOption (b)
beauty and eye catching views of cities
COption (c)
stunning sights and scenes of cities
DOption (d)
peace and calm of cities

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busy and noisy cities

Why this answer is correct

‘Hustle and bustle’ is an idiom meaning busy, noisy activity.

Question 129

Identify the parts of speech of the underlined words in the given sentence :
'He was wild and a little dangerous, subject to moods and impulses'.

AOption (a)
adjective, noun
BOption (b)
adverb, adjective
COption (c)
adjective, adjective
DOption (d)
adverb, noun

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adjective, noun

Why this answer is correct

‘Wild’ describes the pronoun ‘He’ (adjective), and ‘impulses’ is a thing/noun.

Question 130

Who among the three friends proposed the idea of meeting at the pool ten years hence ?

AOption (a)
Somi and Rusty
BOption (b)
Anil
COption (c)
Somi
DOption (d)
Rusty

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Correct answer

Somi

Why this answer is correct

In the story, Somi proposes the idea of meeting at the pool after ten years.

Question 131

Which one of the following options does not describe the pool in the stream ?

AOption (a)
water trickling among fern and grasses
BOption (b)
rough rocks on the bed
COption (c)
trickling waterfall down the rocks
DOption (d)
apple-green colour of the water

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rough rocks on the bed

Why this answer is correct

The pool is described with trickling water, green colour, and ferns. Rough rocks on the bed do not describe the pool itself.

Question 132

Which word can be the nearest synonym for the word 'instinct' ?

AOption (a)
hatred
BOption (b)
affinity
COption (c)
premonition
DOption (d)
inclination

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inclination

Why this answer is correct

'Instinct' means an innate, natural tendency. 'Inclination' is the nearest synonym, meaning a natural urge or disposition.

Question 133

What brought the three boys together ?

AOption (a)
their spirit of adventure
BOption (b)
their swimming talents
COption (c)
their earnest attitudes
DOption (d)
their childhood mischiefs

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their spirit of adventure

Why this answer is correct

The passage indicates their shared spirit of adventure brought them together, not just swimming or mischief.

Question 134

‘a pledge made in deadly earnest' implies :

AOption (a)
a promise not to be kept
BOption (b)
being suspicious about someone's intention
COption (c)
to wish for the death of someone
DOption (d)
a promise in complete seriousness

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a promise in complete seriousness

Why this answer is correct

'Deadly earnest' means completely serious. The phrase implies a promise made with total sincerity and gravity.

Question 135

Complete the word analogy given below :
crowded : deserted : vigour : ?

AOption (a)
lethargy
BOption (b)
heaviness
COption (c)
strength
DOption (d)
weakness

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Correct answer

lethargy

Why this answer is correct

The analogy is of antonyms: crowded is opposite to deserted, so the opposite of vigour (energy) is lethargy.

Question 136

Ashwin knows Odia from his birth and he studies English and Hindi. Based on this statement, find which of the following statement is NOT true ?

AOption (a)
His English learning is language acquisition.
BOption (b)
His Odia learning is language acquisition.
COption (c)
His Hindi learning is language learning.
DOption (d)
His English learning is language learning.

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Correct answer

His English learning is language acquisition.

Why this answer is correct

Acquisition is subconscious, natural learning (like Odia from birth). Learning English in school is conscious language learning, not acquisition.

Question 137

Instrumental motivation is when :

AOption (a)
a person learns the language for writing a book.
BOption (b)
a person learns the language for utilitarian reason like employment.
COption (c)
a person learns the language for being closer to the native speakers of the language.
DOption (d)
a person learns the language for their communities religious and social functions.

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a person learns the language for utilitarian reason like employment.

Why this answer is correct

Instrumental motivation involves learning a language for practical benefits like jobs, not for cultural integration or personal fulfillment.

Question 138

Kripa and Karan are twins and speak a particular dialect of Manipuri. However they differ in their speech. What is their individual special way of speaking the dialect known as ?

AOption (a)
Manipuri
BOption (b)
Idiolect
COption (c)
Dialect
DOption (d)
Speech act

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Idiolect

Why this answer is correct

An idiolect is an individual's unique way of speaking a language or dialect, differing even between twins.

Question 139

What is the status given to the English language in the Indian Constitution ?

AOption (a)
Language of statutory bodies
BOption (b)
Official language
COption (c)
Associate Official language
DOption (d)
Foreign language

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Associate Official language

Why this answer is correct

The Indian Constitution designates English as an Associate Official language of the Union, alongside Hindi as the Official language.

Question 140

A test which aims to identify an individual student's specific areas of weakness and strength is known as :

AOption (a)
Formative test
BOption (b)
Objective test
COption (c)
Validity test
DOption (d)
Diagnostic test

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Correct answer

Diagnostic test

Why this answer is correct

A diagnostic test specifically pinpoints a learner's strengths and weaknesses to guide remedial instruction.

Question 141

Aditi knows the rules of past perfect tense. But can't use in a context. What knowledge does she possess ?

AOption (a)
Application of knowledge
BOption (b)
Language acquisition device
COption (c)
Procedural knowledge
DOption (d)
Declarative knowledge

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Declarative knowledge

Why this answer is correct

Knowing rules without application is declarative knowledge (knowing 'that'), not procedural knowledge (knowing 'how').

Question 142

Which of the following is NOT true of language ?

AOption (a)
Some languages can only convey science and engineering better
BOption (b)
Language expresses identity
COption (c)
Language is a repository of history
DOption (d)
Language contributes to the sum of human knowledge

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Some languages can only convey science and engineering better

Why this answer is correct

All languages are equally capable of conveying complex ideas; the claim that some are better for science is false.

Question 143

What are the stages involved in designing and doing a Project Work in language classroom ?

AOption (a)
Teacher and learners can design and do the project work any way they want to.
BOption (b)
Forming groups, planning, collection of data, interpretation of data, writing the draft, identifying the topic, and finalization of the report.
COption (c)
Forming groups, identifying the topic, planning, collection of data, interpretation of data, writing the draft and finalization of the report.
DOption (d)
Forming groups, identifying the topic, planning, collection of data, writing the draft, interpretation of data, and finalization of the report.

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Forming groups, identifying the topic, planning, collection of data, interpretation of data, writing the draft and finalization of the report.

Why this answer is correct

The logical sequence is forming groups, identifying the topic, planning, collecting data, interpreting, drafting, and finalizing.

Question 144

Top-down approach to listening involves :

AOption (a)
Listening to each sound, words, phrases, clauses and sentences.
BOption (b)
Paying attention to the specific details.
COption (c)
Listening to the gist of the speech, text or the audio.
DOption (d)
Listening to overall message of the text, speech or the audio.

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Listening to the gist of the speech, text or the audio.

Why this answer is correct

Top-down listening uses background knowledge to understand the gist or main idea, not discrete sounds or details.

Question 145

A teacher of Class VII wanted to give a writing task of writing a description of a person. She went out of the classroom and brought a Hawker to her classroom with his basket. She requested him to be there for about seven minutes and then asked her learners to work in pair and write a description of the person.
What do you think the hawker in this activity known as ?

AOption (a)
Materials
BOption (b)
Teaching Assistant
COption (c)
A Hawker
DOption (d)
A participant in the activity

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Materials

Why this answer is correct

The hawker serves as a real-life stimulus or 'material' for observation and descriptive writing.

Question 146

A teacher of class VII wants her learners to read the short text with an understanding of power and identity of the people and community presented in the text. What does the teacher aim to promote among learners ?

AOption (a)
Literary skills
BOption (b)
Language literacy
COption (c)
Critical literacy
DOption (d)
Analytical reading

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Critical literacy

Why this answer is correct

Critical literacy involves analyzing texts to understand power, identity, and societal structures, which matches the teacher's aim.

Question 147

Which of the following is TRUE of the study of classical language as advocated by National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 ?

AOption (a)
Study of classical language as a core language at the secondary stage.
BOption (b)
Study of classical language as an additional option during secondary stage.
COption (c)
Study of classical language as an option under three language formula.
DOption (d)
Study of classical language during the preparatory stage.

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Study of classical language as an additional option during secondary stage.

Why this answer is correct

NEP 2020 advocates classical languages as an additional, optional subject at the secondary stage, not a core or mandatory one.

Question 148

Here is a text. Read and find out which language register does the text belong to ?
Suddenly, after the revolution, it seemed possible to change this. In many parts of the world including Europe and Asia, new ideas about individual rights and who controlled social power began to be discussed. In India, Raja Rammohan Roy and Derozio talked of the significance of the French Revolution. The developments in the colonies, in turn, reshaped these ideas of societal change.

AOption (a)
Revolution register
BOption (b)
Science register
COption (c)
Political register
DOption (d)
Social Science register

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Social Science register

Why this answer is correct

The text discusses historical societal changes, rights, and power, which are core topics within the Social Science register.

Question 149

Subash, a teacher of class VIII regrets, "Language assessment generally does not give importance to receptive skills." What does he mean by 'receptive skills'?

AOption (a)
Speaking and writing
BOption (b)
Listening and writing
COption (c)
Speaking and reading
DOption (d)
Listening and reading

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Listening and reading

Why this answer is correct

Receptive skills are those used to receive and understand language, specifically listening and reading.

Question 150

Learner understands and applies that language works as a system.

AOption (a)
Strategic competence
BOption (b)
Communicative competence
COption (c)
Systemic competence
DOption (d)
Sociolinguistic competence

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Systemic competence

Why this answer is correct

Systemic competence refers to the knowledge and application of language as a structured system of rules and patterns.

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