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DSSSB PRT Official Paper 11 Nov 2019 Shift 1 (Previous Year Paper)

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Mental Ability (20 questions)

1

In the following question, select the odd word from the given alternatives.

  1. ((a))

     Handle

  2. ((b))

    Truck

  3. ((c))

    Car

  4. ((d))

    Cycle

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

 Handle

The logic followed is:

WordsMeaning
Handlea part of something that is used for holding or opening it
TruckA motor vehicle designed to transport cargo, carry specialized payloads, or perform other utilitarian work.
CarA type of motor vehicle
CycleA human-powered or motor-powered, pedal-driven, single-track vehicle.

 

All the options except option (1) s a type of transportation where as handle is a part.

Hence, the correct answer is "Handle".

2

In the following question, select the related letter pair from the given alternatives.

JK : PQ :: ?

  1. ((a))

    DE : WV

  2. ((b))

    PH : KS

  3. ((c))

    TL : HO

  4. ((d))

    SG : TH

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

SG : TH

The logic followed is:

Similarly,

Hence, the correct answer is "SG : TH".

Additional Information

Shortcut to remember the reverse positional letters.

3

T is 19 km towards the west of L. R is 6 km towards the east of L. S is 10 km towards the north of L. If V is 18 km towards the south of S, then in which direction and how far is V from R?

  1. ((a))

    South east, 10 km

  2. ((b))

    South west, 10 km

  3. ((c))

    North east, 15 km

  4. ((d))

    North west, 15 km

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

South west, 10 km

Drawing the Diagram as per the given information:

VL = SV - SL

VL = 18 - 10

VL = 8 km

Now, Triangle "LRV" is a right-angled triangle, so using Pythagoras Theorem: 

RV2 = VL2 + LR2 

RV2 = (8)2 + (6)2

RV2 = 64 + 36

RV2 = 100

RV = √100

RV = 10

The direction of V from R is South west.

Hence, the correct answer is "10 km".

4

Height of five students A, K, L, M and T are compared. Height of K is more than only two students. Height of M is greater than T and Height of T is greater than K. How many students are smaller than T?

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    0

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

Five students: A, K, L, M, and T.

1) Height of K is more than only two students.

_ > _ > K > _ > _

2) Height of M is greater than T and Height of T is greater than K.

M > T > K

After combining the statements:

M > T > K > _ > _

So, M > T > K > A/L > A/L

Hence, three students are smaller than T.

5

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series.

31, 63, 124, 251, ?

  1. ((a))

    506

  2. ((b))

    498

  3. ((c))

    500

  4. ((d))

    502

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

498

The Pattern follows here is;

Hence, "498" is the correct answer.

6

Five boys B1, B2, B3, B4 and B5 like any one colour out of the five different colours: red, yellow, green, orange and pink. Each of them has one bike out of five bikes: L, M, N, P and T. None of them likes the same colour and none of them has the same bike. The boy who likes orange has bike P. B2 has bike M and he likes green colour. B1 likes the colour red or yellow and has bike L. B4 likes either red or yellow. B5 has either N or T bike. Which of the following combination of Bike – Colour – Boy can be correct?

  1. ((a))

    P – Red – B1

  2. ((b))

     L – Pink – B5

  3. ((c))

    T – Yellow – B4

  4. ((d))

    M – Yellow – B2

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

T – Yellow – B4

Five boys: B1, B2, B3, B4, and B5.

Five colours: Red, Yellow, Green, Orange and Pink.

Five bikes: L, M, N, P and T.

1) B2 has a bike M and he likes the green colour.

BoysColoursBikes
B1
B2GreenM
B3
B4
B5

2) B1 likes the colour red or yellow and has bike L.

BoysColoursBikes
B1Red/YellowL
B2GreenM
B3
B4
B5

3) B4 likes either red or yellow. 

BoysColoursBikes
B1Red/YellowL
B2GreenM
B3
B4Red/Yellow
B5

4) B5 has either N or T bike. 

BoysColoursBikes
B1Red/YellowL
B2GreenM
B3
B4Red/Yellow
B5N/T

5) Boy who likes orange has a bike P.

B1 and B4 do not like the orange colour because they like either Red or Yellow.

B5 has either N or T.

So, B3 likes orange colour and has a bike P.

BoysColoursBikes
B1Red/YellowL
B2GreenM
B3OrangeP
B4Red/Yellow
B5N/T

So, B5 likes pink colour and B4 has a bike N or T.

BoysColoursBikes
B1Red/YellowL
B2GreenM
B3OrangeP
B4Red/YellowN/T
B5PinkN/T

 

Hence, "T – Yellow – B4" is the correct answer.

7

In the following question, select the figure which can be placed at the sign of question mark (?) from the given alternatives.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

The pattern followed is:

Given series:

Steps:

  1. The double-sided arrow is getting inverted in each next step.
  2. The small vertical lines are increasing by +1 in each next step.
  3. The number of circles is increasing by +1 in each next step.

Thus in the fourth figure, the number of circles will be 4 and small vertical lines will be 4.

The only image that is satisfying the given pattern is:

The complete series will be:

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

8

A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.

G25R, K35X, O19D, S29J, ?

  1. ((a))

    W29R

  2. ((b))

    V38P

  3. ((c))

    V39Q

  4. ((d))

    W39P

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

W39P

According to the English alphabet series and its positional value:

The logic follows here is:

The first letter is increased by 4.

The second letter is increased by 6.

Number = Positional value of First letter + Positional value of Second Letter.

Hence, "W39P" is the correct answer.

9

How many bats are stick?

  1. ((a))

    19

  2. ((b))

    13

  3. ((c))

    10

  4. ((d))

    6

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

10

From the given diagram:

Thus 10 bats are stick.

Hence, the correct answer is "10".

10

In the following question below are given some statements followed by some conclusions based on those statements. Taking the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusion logically follows the given statements.

Statements:

I. Some red are yellow.

II. Some green are blue.

III. Some green are yellow.

Conclusions:

I. Some green are red.

II. Some blue are green.

III. No yellow is blue.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion II follows.

  2. ((b))

    Both conclusion II and III follows.

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion I follows.

  4. ((d))

    All conclusion follows.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion II follows.

The least possible Venn diagram for the given statements is as below,

Conclusions:

I. Some green are red → False → (No direct relation between green and red)

II. Some blue are green → True → (As Some green are blue. So, Some blue are green) 

III. No yellow is blue → False → (No direct relation between yellow and blue)

Hence, Only conclusion II follows.

Additional Information 

11

From the given answer figures, select the one in which the question figure is hidden/embedded.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

As we can see the given figure is embedded in Option 2. 

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

12

A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.

TR, VU, XX, ZA, ?

  1. ((a))

    CD

  2. ((b))

    BE

  3. ((c))

    BD

  4. ((d))

    CF

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

BD

The pattern followed is:

Hence, the correct answer is "BD".

13

Which answer figure will complete the pattern in the question figure?

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((b))

The logic followed is:

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

14

In a certain code language, ‘MOINT’ is written as ‘131591420’, ‘TORPS’ is written as ‘2015181619’. What is the code for ‘GARBT’ in that code language?

  1. ((a))

    7021182

  2. ((b))

    7181220

  3. ((c))

    7811220

  4. ((d))

    7118220

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

7118220

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The pattern followed here is:

The positional value of the letter is given as their code.

Given code:

‘MOINT’ is written as ‘131591420’

LetterGiven code
M13
O15
I9
N14
T20

 

‘TORPS’ is written as ‘2015181619’

LetterGiven code
T20
O15
R18
P16
S19

 

Similarly,

LetterGiven code
G7
A1
R18
B2
T20

 

Thus ‘GARBT’ is written as ‘7118220’

Hence, the correct answer is "7118220".

15

In the following question, select the related words from the given alternatives.

Tool : Scalpel :: Bird : ?

  1. ((a))

    Dolphin

  2. ((b))

    Parrot

  3. ((c))

    Sky

  4. ((d))

    Feather

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Parrot

A scalpel, or lancet, or bistoury, is a small and extremely sharp bladed instrument used for surgery, anatomical dissection, podiatry and various arts and crafts.

So, Scalpel is a tool.

Similarly;

Parrot is the bird.

Hence, "Parrot" is the correct answer.

16

Identify the diagram that best represents the relationship among the given classes.

Brothers, Father, Female

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Venn diagram according to the given information is:

Brothers, Father, Female 

Both the brothers and father are male and some brothers can be someone's father so there will be some relation between these two.

But

Female is different from them so it will come as a separate circle.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

17

Six boys A, B, C, E, F and G are sitting in a row facing towards north (not necessarily in the same order). B is not sitting at any of the end. G is sitting third to the right of A. C is to the immediate left of G. A is at one of the ends. B is not to the right of C. Which of the following pair of boys can represent the immediate neighbour of G?

  1. ((a))

    FA

  2. ((b))

    BA

  3. ((c))

    BE

  4. ((d))

    EC

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

EC

Six boys: A, B, C, E, F, and G.

1) A is at one of the ends. 

2) G is sitting third to the right of A. 

3) C is to the immediate left of G.

4) B is not to the right of C.

5) B is not sitting at any of the ends. 

So, the positions of E and F are as follows.

Immediate neighbour of G is C and E.

And also an immediate neighbour of G is C and F.

Hence, "CE" is the correct answer.

18

Rajat is initially facing towards north. He rotates 328° in clockwise direction. He then rotates 432° in anticlockwise direction. In which direction is he facing now?

  1. ((a))

    North west

  2. ((b))

    South east

  3. ((c))

    North east

  4. ((d))

    South west

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

South west

As per the given information:

So after the rotation, Rajat is facing in southwest direction.

Hence, "South West" is the correct answer.

19

In the following question below are given some statements followed by some conclusions based on those statements. Taking the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusion logically follows the given statements.

Statements:

I. All J are T.

II. No K is T.

Conclusions:

I. No J is K.

II. Some T are K.

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusion I and II follows.

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion II follows.

  3. ((c))

    Neither conclusion follows.

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion I follows.

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Only conclusion I follows.

The least possible Venn diagram for the given statements is as below,

Conclusions:

I. No J is K → True (As No K is T and All J are T)

II. Some T are K → False → (As No K is T. So, Some T are K is not possible)

Hence, Only conclusion I follows.

20

If ‘A’ means ‘+’, ‘B’ means ‘×’, ‘C’ means ‘÷’ and ‘D’ means ‘–’, then

16 C 7 B 49 C 28 A 63 D 21 A 11 = ?

  1. ((a))

    57

  2. ((b))

    49

  3. ((c))

    63

  4. ((d))

    47

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

57

The logic followed is:

Decoding the information, 

SymbolABCD
Meaning+×÷

 

Given the equation: 16 C 7 B 49 C 28 A 63 D 21 A 11 = ?

After replacing the signs from left to right and using the BODMAS rule,

16 ÷ 7 × 49 ÷ 28 + 63 – 21 + 11 = ? 

2.28571 × 1.75 + 63 – 21 + 11 = ?

4 + 63 – 21 + 11 = ?

78 – 21 = ?

? = 57

Hence, the correct answer is "57".

General Awareness (20 questions)

21

Only Indian citizens above ______ of age are eligible for appointment to the office of Governor of any state in India.

  1. ((a))

    18 years

  2. ((b))

    35 years

  3. ((c))

    25 years

  4. ((d))

    21 years

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

35 years

The correct answer is 35 years.

Key Points

  • The Governor of any state of India must fulfil the following criterion:
  • He/she must be a citizen of India.
  • He/she must have completed the age of thirty-five years.
  • He/she must possess the qualification for membership of the State Legislature.
  • He/she should not be a member of either house of Parliament or legislative assemblies and legislative council.
  • If he/she is a member of any house of Parliament then he must vacate the seat of that house on the date on which he/she enters his office.

 

Additional Information

PortfolioMinimum age
- Sarpanch21 years
- Member of Lok Sabha - Member of Legislative Assembly - Prime Minister of India - Chief Minister25 years
- Member of Rajya Sabha - Member of Legislative Council30 years
- President of India - Vice President of India - Governor of any State35 years
22

Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides for setting up of Inter-State Council?

  1. ((a))

    Article 263

  2. ((b))

    Article 268

  3. ((c))

    Article 248

  4. ((d))

    Article 262

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Article 263

The correct answer is Article 263.

Key Points

  • Article 263 states the establishment of an Inter-State Council for effective coordination between Centre and state.
  • It is to promote cooperative federalism.
  • It was set up in the year 1990.
  • The constitution specifies some of the functions as follows:
  • Enquiring and advising upon the dispute between states.
  • Discuss, investigate and promote common interest between the centre and a state and between any two states.
  • Making a recommendation on any subject for better coordination of policy and action on it.
  • It is a constitutional body and set up after the recommendation of the Sarkaria Commission.

Additional Information

  • Article 268 to 293 in Part XII deals with financial relations.
  • The financial relations between the Union and the States can be studied.
  • According to Article 248 in the Constitution of India, The residuary powers of legislation,
  • In respect to any matter not mentioned in the Concurrent List or State List, Parliament has exclusive authority to make any law.
  • Such authority requires the power to create any law imposing a tax not specified on any of those lists.
  • Article 262: States about the Adjustment of dispute related to water of the Inter-state River and river valley.
23

‘Divaso’ is celebrated by Dhodia and Varli tribes of ______.

  1. ((a))

    Dadra and Nagar Haveli

  2. ((b))

     Lakshadweep

  3. ((c))

    Puducherry

  4. ((d))

    Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Dadra and Nagar Haveli

The correct answer is Dadra and Nagar Haveli.

Key Points

  • Divaso is celebrated by Dhodia and Varli tribes of Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
  • Kanseri is another prominent festival celebrated during harvest by Dhodia.
  • The most prominent tribes of Dadra and Nagar Haveli are Dhodia, Kokna, and Varli, with small groups of Koli, Kathodi, Naika, and Dubla.
  • Gujarati, Hindi is the Principal language of Dadra and Nagar Haveli.

​ 

 

  • The Union Territories of Daman and Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli become a single union territory on 26th January 2020.
  • So now the UTs of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu are just single UT.
  • The merger of these two UTs takes place by the Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu (Merger of Union Territories) Bill, 2019.
  • This bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on November 27, 2019, and by Rajya Sabha on December 03, 2019.
  • Daman and Diu are two widely separated districts situated on the southern side of Gujarat.
  • Daman is an enclave on Gujarat’s southern coast and Diu encompasses an island off the southern coast of Gujarat’s Kathiawar Peninsula.
  • Dadra and Nagar Haveli consists of two separate parts.
  • Dadra is surrounded by the state of Gujarat and Nagar Haveli lies on the borders of Maharashtra and Gujarat.
24

The mainland India extends between latitudes _______.

  1. ((a))

    7°4'N and 57°6'N

  2. ((b))

    6°4'N and 27°6'N

  3. ((c))

    5°4'N and 47°6'N

  4. ((d))

    8°4'N and 37°6'N

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

8°4'N and 37°6'N

The correct answer is 8°4'N and 37°6'N.

Key Points

  • The mainland of India extends between 8°4'N and 37°6'N latitudes.
  • The latitude of the northernmost point of India, nearest to minutes is 37° 6'.
  • The latitude of the southernmost point of India, nearest to minutes is 8°4'.
  • The mainland of India extends between 68°7'E and 97°25'E longitudes.
  • The latitudes and longitudes are the geographical coordinates that provide a systematic network of lines upon which the position of various surface features of the earth, can be represented.
  • The location, distance, and direction of various points on earth can be easily determined with the help of these coordinates.
  • The equator represents the zero degrees latitude.
  • The equator is the longest latitude.
  • All latitudes are parallel to the equator.

Additional Information

  • The Tropic of Cancer runs almost halfway through India.
  • The Tropic of Cancer passes through 8 states of India namely Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Mizoram.
  • The Tropic of Cancer is the northernmost latitude on the Earth where the sun can appear directly overhead whereas the Tropic of Capricorn is the southernmost latitude on the Earth where the sun can appear directly overhead.
25

Megasthenes was an ambassador who was sent to the court of which Indian ruler by the Greek ruler of West Asia Seleucus Nicator?

  1. ((a))

    Rajaraja Chola

  2. ((b))

    Ashoka

  3. ((c))

    Chandragupta

  4. ((d))

    Bindusara

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Chandragupta

The correct answer is Chandragupta.

Key Points

  • Famous Greek ambassador Megasthenes come to Chandragupta Maurya.
  • Megasthenes was a Greek ambassador of Seleucus I Nicator.
  • Indica is the reputed work of Megasthenes.
  • Megasthenes also describes India's two major rivers Sindhu and Ganga.
  • Megasthenes visited the Maurya capital Pataliputra.
  • He provides a detailed account of the rivers of the Punjab region in north-western India.

Additional Information

  • About Chandragupta Maurya:
  • Chandragupta Maurya ascended the throne at the age of 25.
  • He established the Mauryan Empire by defeating the Nandas.
  • He defeated the last Nanda ruler Dhanananda and occupied Pataliputra in 322 BC.
  • Chandragupta Maurya was supported by a wise man named Chanakya/Kautilya.
  • In 305 BC, Chandragupta Maurya defeated Seleucus Nikator.
  • The whole of northern India was united during the reign of Chandragupta Maurya.
  • He adopted Jainism and went to Shravanabelagola with Bhadrabahu.
26

Which Indian Singer has been honoured with 'Magnificent Performing Arts Award' at the 21st Century Icon Awards in London, United Kingdom (UK)?

  1. ((a))

    Shankar Mahadevan

  2. ((b))

    Shaan

  3. ((c))

    Sonu Nigam

  4. ((d))

    Lata Mangeshkar

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Sonu Nigam

The correct answer is Sonu Nigam.

Key Points

  • Sonu Nigam has been honored with 'Magnificent Performing Arts Award' at the 21st Century Icon Awards in London, United Kingdom (UK)
  • The nominations for the annual award were from 22 different nations.
  • It is conducted by Squared Watermelon Limited.
  • UK-based Indian-origin entrepreneurs Preeti Rana and Tarun Gulati are co-founders of Squared Watermelon Ltd.
27

Who won Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix 2019?

  1. ((a))

    Charles Leclerc

  2. ((b))

    Daniel Ricciardo

  3. ((c))

    Sebastian Vettel

  4. ((d))

    Sergio Perez

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Sebastian Vettel

The correct answer is Sebastian Vettel.

Key Points

  • Sebastian Vettel won Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix 2019.
  • He is a German racing driver who races in Formula One for Scuderia Ferrari.
  • It was held at Marina Bay Street Circuit in Marina Bay, Singapore.
  • Formula One is endorsed by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) and owned by the Formula One Group.
  • More than 15 such Grand Prix events are held yearly in countries throughout the world.

 

  • On November 1, 2020, British Driver Lewis Hamilton won the 2020 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix (officially known as the Formula 1 Emirates Gran Premio dell'Emilia Romagna 2020) held at Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari in Imola, Italy.
  • The championships are organized by Federation Internationale de I'Automobile (FIA).
  • This race was the 13th round of the 2020 Formula One World Championship.
  • Mercedes-Benz through its subsidiary Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix Limited is involved in Formula One under the name of Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team.
  • This team is known by their nickname Silver Arrows.
  • Formula 1 held in Italy for the first time since 2006 and the first-ever running of a race under the name of Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.
28

______ is the nodal department for formulation of the policy on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).

  1. ((a))

    RBI

  2. ((b))

    NABARD

  3. ((c))

    Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade

  4. ((d))

    SEBI

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade

The correct answer is Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade.

Key Points

  • Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade is the nodal department for the formulation of the policy on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).
  • It is a central government department under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
  • It controls the maintenance and management of data on inward FDI into India.
  • The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade plays a vital role in the liberalization and rationalization of the FDI policy.

 

Additional Information

Name of OrganizationEstablishmentHead Quarters
NABARD (National Bank For Agriculture and Rural Development)12 July 1982Mumbai
RBI (Reserve Bank of India)1 April 1935Mumbai
SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India)12 April 1988(as non-statutory body)Mumbai
29

The average daily balance that a bank is required to maintain with the Reserve Bank as a share of such per cent of its Net demand and time liabilities (NDTL) that the Reserve Bank may notify from time to time in the Gazette of India is known as ______.

  1. ((a))

    Marginal standing facility

  2. ((b))

    Statutory liquidity ratio

  3. ((c))

    Repo rate

  4. ((d))

    Cash reserve ratio

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Cash reserve ratio

The correct answer is Cash reserve ratio.

Key Points

  • The Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) refers to the share of Net Demand and Time Liabilities that banks have to hold as balances with the RBI.
  • The objective of CRR is to keep inflation under control.
  • During high inflation in the economy, the central bank raises the CRR to lower the bank’s loanable funds.
  • The current Cash Reserve Ratio is 4.00% (as of June 2021).
  • The current Reverse repo rate is 3.35% (as of June 2021).
  • The Central bank has the authority to regulate monetary policies.
  • The Ministry of Finance has the authority to regulate fiscal policies.

Additional Information

  • Marginal Standing facility:
  • MSF is a facility under which scheduled commercial banks can borrow an additional amount of overnight money from the RBI by dipping into their SLR portfolio up to a limit at a penal rate of interest.
  • This provides a safety wall against unanticipated liquidity shocks to the banking system.
  • The MSF is a scheme launched by RBI in 2011-12.
  • Under MSF banks can borrow funds up to 1% of their net demand and time liability.
  • The minimum amount for which RBI receives application is Rs. 1 crore and afterwards in multiples of rupees 1 crore.
  • SLR is a kind of reserve that commercial banks need to maintain before crediting their money to borrowers.
  • Regulating the SLR rates is a component of RBI's monetary policy.
  • Reserve Bank of India sets the limit for banks (under Banking Regulation Act, 1949) to hold a certain proportion of their assets as SLR.
  • Repo Rate:- It is a rate at which the central bank (RBI) lends money to its clients against the government securities.
  • Reverse Repo- It is the rate at which the central bank (RBI) borrows money from its clients.
  • Reverse Repo is used in India as a tool in which banks will give their surplus fund to RBI for a short-term period and earn money.
  • The repo rate is always higher than the reverse repo rate.
  • Repo and Reverse repo rates are decided by the Monitory policy committee (MPC) of RBI.
30

Which of the following elements has poly-atomic atomicity?

  1. ((a))

    Sulphur

  2. ((b))

    Phosphorous

  3. ((c))

    Oxygen

  4. ((d))

    Argon

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sulphur

The correct answer is Sulphur.

Key Points

  • Atomicity: 
  • The present number of atoms in any molecule of an element is called its atomicity.
  • For example, oxygen is diatomic & helium is monoatomic.
  • Types of Atomicity: 
  • Monoatomic – when an element consists of a single atom. Example – all kinds of metals in nature.
  • Diatomic – The element which consists of two atoms. Example – all types of gases.
  • Triatomic – The element which consists of three atoms.
  • Tetra-atomic – The element, consists of four atoms.
  • Poly-atomic – The element consists of more than two atoms.

 

Additional Information

  • The following table shows the Atomicity of some Elements.
Atomicity of Some Elements
NameAtomicityFormula
ArgonMonoatomicAr
OxygenDiatomicO2
NitrogenDiatomicN2
PhosphorousTetra – atomicP4
SulphurPoly – atomicS8

Important Points 

31

In which region in 1918, Mahatma Gandhi organised satyagraha movement amongst cotton mill workers?

  1. ((a))

    Champaran

  2. ((b))

    Surat

  3. ((c))

    Kheda

  4. ((d))

    Ahemdabad

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Ahemdabad

The correct answer is Ahemdabad.

Key Points

  • Mahatma Gandhi organized the satyagraha movement amongst cotton mill workers at Ahmedabad in the year 1918.
  • The cotton mill workers demanded a 50% wage hike but the Mill Owners were willing to give only a 20% wage hike, to support the Cotton mill workers Gandhiji made a hunger strike.
  • The result of the Satyagraha was that the strike was successful and the workers got a 35% wage increase.
  • The Champaran Satyagraha of 1917 was the first Satyagraha movement led by Gandhi.
  • The Satyagraha made as the farmers were forced to grow indigo without any payment for it.
  • The Kheda Satyagraha of 1918 was the third Satyagraha movement led by Gandhi.
  • This movement to support workers of the Kheda district who were unable to pay the high taxes imposed by the British due to crop failure.

Additional Information

  • Mahatma Gandhi died January 30, 1948, in Delhi, and the day is celebrated as Shaheed Diwas or Martyrs' Day.
  • His autobiography is titled My Experiments with Truth.
  • Important movements led by Mahatma Gandhi:
  • ​Champaran Movement (1917)
  • Kheda Movement (1918)
  • Khilafat Movement (1919)
  • Non-Cooperation Movement (1920)
  • Civil Disobedience Movement: Dandi March (1930)
  • Quit India Movement (1942)
32

Which of the following tributary of river Ganga comes from peninsular uplands?

  1. ((a))

    Son

  2. ((b))

    Kosi

  3. ((c))

    Sarda

  4. ((d))

    Gandak

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Son

The correct answer is Son.

Key Points

  • Son, Chambal, and Betwa are the major tributaries of river Ganga which come from the peninsular uplands.
  • The longest river in India is Ganga with a total length of 2525 km.
  • The Ganga Action Plan was, launched in 1986 by Late. Rajeev Gandhi.
  • The main objective was pollution reduction of the river Ganga and improve the water quality.
  • Left-bank tributaries are Gomti, Ghaghara, Gandaki, and Kosi.
  • Right-bank tributaries include the Yamuna, Son, Punpun, and Damodar.

Additional Information

  • The place of origin of the Son river is near Amarkantak in Madhya Pradesh.
  • Son River cuts through the Kaimur Range and joins the Ganges above Patna.
  • Son River is the largest southernmost tributary of the Ganga river.
  • The Rihand is the major tributary of the Son river.
  • Major dams built across the Son river are the Bansagar dam and Indrapuri barrage.
  • Khajuraho, Umaria, and Dindori are the cities in Madhya Pradesh.
33

Which of the following statements regarding soundwaves is incorrect?

  1. ((a))

    The audible range of sound for human beings extends from about 20 Hz to 20000 Hz

  2. ((b))

    Frequencies of sound waves higher than 20 KHz are called ultrasonic sound waves

  3. ((c))

    Ultrasound is produced by dolphins, bats and porpoises.

  4. ((d))

    Earthquakes produce high frequency ultrasound before the main shockwaves begin which possibly alerts the animals.

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Earthquakes produce high frequency ultrasound before the main shockwaves begin which possibly alerts the animals.

The correct answer is Earthquakes produce high-frequency ultrasound before the main shockwaves begin which possibly alerts the animals.

Key Points

  • Earthquakes produce low-frequency Infrasonic sound before the main shockwaves begin which possibly alerts the animals.
  • The Soundwaves below a frequency of 20 Hz is known as Infrasonic sound waves.
  • The audible range of sound for human beings extends from about 20 Hz to 20000 Hz.
  • Ultrasound is produced by dolphins, bats and porpoises.
  • Animals such as elephants, hippopotamuses, rhinoceroses, giraffes, whales, and alligators are known to use infrasound to communicate over hundreds of miles of distance.

Additional Information

  • Sound waves with a frequency greater than 20 kHz are called ultrasound.
  • Our ears cannot hear sounds of frequencies lower than 20 Hz and higher than 20,000 Hz (20 kHz). Sound with a frequency smaller than 20 Hz is called infrasound.
  • Dogs, mice, bats, dolphins, etc have a special ability to hear ultrasonic sounds can also produce ultrasound waves.
  • Audible sounds have a frequency of 20-20000 Hz since they are sensitive to the human ears.

34

Which of the following neighbouring country of India shares its borders with maximum number of Indian states?

  1. ((a))

    China

  2. ((b))

    Pakistan

  3. ((c))

    Nepal

  4. ((d))

    Myanmar

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Nepal

The correct answer is Nepal.

Key Points

  • Nepal shares borders with 5 states viz; Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Sikkim.​
  • India shares a borderline with Nepal of about 1752 Km.
  • China shares its borders with four Indian states.
  • ​They are Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh.
  • Ladakh is now a separate union territory and not a part of Jammu and Kashmir.
  • India shares 3488 Km of the border with China.
  • India shares its borders with three Indian states with Pakistan.
  • India shares a borderline with Pakistan of about 3310 Km.
  • They are Gujarat, Punjab, Rajasthan.
  • And Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh also share a border but it is a UT.
  • India shares its borders with four Indian states with Bhutan.
  • They are Sikkim, West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh, and Assam.
  • Myanmar shares its borders with four Indian states.
  • They are Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, and Mizoram.

Confusion Points

  • China and Pakistan share boundaries with a total of 5 (State + UT).
  • Here in the question, the union territories are not being considered.
  • China: Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh. (States)
  • ​Ladakh ​(Union Territory)
  • ​Pakistan: Gujarat, Punjab, Rajasthan. (State)
  • ​ Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh ​(Union Territory)

 

  • Bangladesh is bordered by the Indian states of West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.
  • India has the longest international boundary with Bangladesh as it shares a borderline of about 4096.7 Km.

35

‘Rogers Cup’ is related to which of the following sports?

  1. ((a))

    Hockey

  2. ((b))

    Badminton

  3. ((c))

    Tennis

  4. ((d))

    Cricket

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Tennis

The correct answer is Tennis.

Key Points

  • Rogers Cup is associated with Tennis.

Additional Information

Name of the sportCup and Trophies
Hockey- Sultan Azlan Shah Cup - Dhyanchand Trophy - Stanley Cup
Tennis- Australian Open - French Open - Wimbledon - US Open
Cricket- Ashes Cup - Ranji Trophy - Sharjah Cup - ICC World Cup.
Football- FIFA World Cup - UEFA Champions League - Rovers Cup - IFA Shield.
36

The Classical dance form ‘Kuchipudi’ belongs to which Indian state?

  1. ((a))

    Tamil Nadu

  2. ((b))

    Uttar Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Andhra Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Kerala

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Andhra Pradesh

The correct answer is Andhra Pradesh.

Key Points

  • The Kuchipudi dance originated in Andhra Pradesh.
  • It is one of the major forms of Indian classical dance.
  • It originated in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, a village called Kuchipudi.
  • It is a dance-drama performance that has its roots in the ancient Hindu Sanskrit text of Natya Shastra.
  • It evolved like all major classical dances of India as a religious art linked to travelling bards, temples, and spiritual beliefs.
  • Mridangam, cymbals, veena, flute, and tambura are the traditional musical instruments in Kuchipudi.

Additional Information

StateDance form
Tamil NaduBharatnatyam
Uttar PradeshKathak
Andhra PradeshKuchipudi
OdishaOdissi
KeralaKathakali
AssamSattriya
KeralaMohiniyattam
ManipurManipuri
37

_______ become India's first female military diplomat by joining Indian embassy in Russia in 2019.

  1. ((a))

    Anjali Singh

  2. ((b))

    Pragya Ahuja

  3. ((c))

    Shivani Chaudhary

  4. ((d))

    Payal Verma

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Anjali Singh

The correct answer is Anjali Singh.

Key Points

  • Wing Commander Anjali Singh has become India's first female military diplomat to be posted in any of the Indian missions abroad.
  • She has joined the Indian Embassy in Russia as the Deputy Air Attaché**.**
  • She is trained on MiG-29 fighter aircraft.
  • Joined her new assignment on September 10, 2019.
  • An air attaché is an Air Force officer who is part of a diplomatic mission.
38

______ has been appointed as the first Lokayukta of Andhra Pradesh.

  1. ((a))

    Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose

  2. ((b))

    Dipak Misra

  3. ((c))

    Justice P Lakshmana Reddy

  4. ((d))

    Justice Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Justice P Lakshmana Reddy

The correct answer is Justice P Lakshmana Reddy.

Key Points

  • Justice P Lakshmana Reddy has been appointed as the first Lokayukta of Andhra Pradesh on 15th Sep 2019**.**
  • Justice P Lakshmana Reddy is a retired judge of the Andhra Pradesh High Court.
  • He would serve in the office of Lokayukta for 5 years.

  • Lokayukta is part of state government policy to provide transparent and corruption-free governance.
  • Retired Supreme Court judge Pinaki Chandra Ghose was appointed as the first Lokpal of India.
  • The Committee consists of Prime Minister, Chief justice of India or his nominee, Lok Sabha Speaker, Leader of Opposition and an eminent jurist nominated by the President of India.

Additional Information

  • About Andhra Pradesh (as of June 2021): 
  • ​It is bounded by the Indian states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana, Odisha (Total 4).
  • It is the seventh-largest state by area covering an area of 162,975 km².
  • Tenth-most populous state.
  • Capital: Amaravati (legislative), Visakhapatnam (Executive), and Kurnool (Judicial) Total 3.
  • CM: Yeduguri Sandinti Jaganmohan Reddy.
  • Governer: S. Abdul Nazeer
  • State Flower: Water lilies
  • State Animal: Blackbuck
  • State Bird: Rose Ringed Parakeet
  • State Tree: Neem Tree
  • National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuary: Koundinya Wildlife Sanctuary, Mrugavani National Park, Nagarjuna Sagar-Srisailam Sanctuary, Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary, Telineelapuram, and Telukunchi Bird Sanctuaries.
39

Delhi first became the capital of a kingdom under ______.

  1. ((a))

    Prithviraj Chauhan

  2. ((b))

    Jalaluddin Khalji

  3. ((c))

    Qutbuddin Aybak

  4. ((d))

    Tomara Rajput

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Tomara Rajput

The correct answer is Tomara Rajput.

Key Points

  • Delhi became the capital of a kingdom for the first time under the Tomara Rajputs.
  • Tomara Rajputs (8th Century - 12th Century):
  • Anangapala was considered to be the founder of this dynasty.
  • They were defeated by Chauhans in the middle of the twelfth century.
  • The name of Anangpala is inscribed in the Iron Pillar of Delhi.

Important Points

  • RAJPUT DYNASTIES:
  • Tomaras Early 12th C-1165
  • Ananga Pala 1130-1145
  • Chauhans 1165-1192
  • Prithviraj Chauhan 1175-1192

 

Additional Information

  • Prithviraj Chauhan:
  • ​Prithviraj Chauhan was the first independent ruler of the Chauhan dynasty.
  • He used to worship Shakiambhari Mata, hence was called Shakambhari Chauhan.
  • He got more fame in Ajmer, so they were also called Chauhans of Ajmer.
  • He was born in Gujarat and died in Ajmer.
  • He was born to Chahmana King Someshvara and Queen Kapuradevi.
  • The memorials devoted to Prithviraj have been constructed in Ajmer and Delhi.
  • Jalaluddin Khalji:
  • Jalaluddin Khalji was the founder of the Khilji Dynasty and also the ruler of Delhi During 1290 - 1296.
  • The Khilji dynasty ruled many parts of the Indian subcontinent between 1290 and 1320 and became the second dynasty to rule the Delhi Sultanate of India.
  • He was murdered by Ala-ud-din Khilji, his son-in-law in 1296.
  • Qutbuddin Aybak:
  • ​Slave Dynasty or Ghulam Dynasty was founded by Qutub-ud-Din Aibak which ruled north India from 1206 to 1290.
  • He was the slave of Muhammad Ghori and became the first sultan of the Delhi Sultanate.
  • This dynasty is known as the Slave dynasty as three of the rulers i.e. Qutub-ud-Din Aibak, Iltutmish and Balban were slaves prior to coming into power.
40

Which of the following animal species belong to phylum arthropoda?

  1. ((a))

    Holothuria

  2. ((b))

    Chiton

  3. ((c))

    Neries

  4. ((d))

     Aranea

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

 Aranea

The correct answer is  Aranea.

Key Points

  • Aranea belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
  • Araneae is the order of Spider.
  • It ranks seventh in the global diversity of animals and they are joint-legged animals.
  • They are Eukaryotic organisms and have an open circulatory system.
  • Kingdom: Animalia
  • Phylum: Arthropoda
  • Class: Arachnida
  • Order: Araneae

Additional Information

  • Characteristics of Arthropoda:​
  • Bilaterally symmetrical.
  • Triploblastic, metamerically segmented animals.
  • With coelom which is reduced and modified.
  • Their body is covered externally in a chitinous exoskeleton
  • Their appendages are joined.
  • Eg: Crabs, lobsters, shrimp, spiders, butterflies.
  • Arthropoda is currently the largest phylum.

Arithmetic Ability (20 questions)

41

R sold an article to B at a profit 50 percent, B sold the same article to C at a profit of 30 percent and C finally solid it to D a profit of 15 percent. If R purchased this article for Rs. 100, then at what price D purchased this article from C?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 226.75

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 336.5

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 224.25

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 318.25

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Rs. 224.25

Calculation:

According to the question,

R purchased the article for = Rs. 100

B purchased the article from R = 100 × (150/100) = Rs. 150

C purchased the article from B = 150 × (130/100) = Rs. 195

D purchased the article from C = 195 × (115/100) = Rs. 224.25

∴ D purchased this article from C is Rs. 224.25.

42

What is the value of (25)1/2×(52)1/2?\left(\frac{2}{5}\right)^{-1/2}\times\left(\frac{5}{2}\right)^{1/2}?

  1. ((a))

    2 / 5

  2. ((b))

    3 / 5

  3. ((c))

    5225\frac{5}{2}\sqrt{\frac{2}{5}}

  4. ((d))

    5 / 2

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

5 / 2

Concept:

a-1 = (1/a)

Calculation:

(25)1/2×(52)1/2\left(\frac{2}{5}\right)^{-1/2}\times\left(\frac{5}{2}\right)^{1/2}

(52)1/2×(52)1/2\left(\frac{5}{2}\right)^{1/2}\times\left(\frac{5}{2}\right)^{1/2}

(52)\left(\frac{5}{2}\right)

43

What is 16.66 percent of 12.5 percent of 30 percent of 640?

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    6

  4. ((d))

    5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

Given: 

16.66% of 12.5% of 30% of 640

CONCEPT:

Follow the BODMAS rule to solve this question, as per the order is given below:

Calculation:

16.66% of 12.5% of (30% of 640)

⇒ 16.66% of 12.5% of (30 × 640/100)

⇒ 16.66% of (12.5% of 192)

⇒ 16.66% of (12.5 × 192/100)

⇒ 16.66% of 24

⇒ (1666/100)% of 24

⇒ (1666/100) × 24

⇒ 4 (approx)

44

Three partners P, Q and R share profit such that 6 times the share of P is equal to 4 times the share of Q and equal to 12 times the share of R. What is the ratio of the profits of P, Q and R respectively?

  1. ((a))

    2 : 3 : 1

  2. ((b))

    5 : 6 : 15

  3. ((c))

    5 : 2 : 5

  4. ((d))

    6 : 5 : 2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2 : 3 : 1

Given:

6 times the share of P is equal to 4 times the share of Q and equal to 12 times the share of R.

Calculation:

According to the question

6P = 4Q = 12R = k

⇒ P = k/6

⇒ Q = k/4

⇒ R = k/12

Profit share of P, Q and R = k/6 : k/4 : k/12 = 12k/6 : 12k/4 : 12k/12 = 2 : 3 : 1

∴ The profit share of P, Q and R is 2 : 3 : 1.

 

The profit share of P, Q and R = 1/6 : 1/4 : 1/12 = 2 : 3 : 1

∴ The profit share of P, Q and R is 2 : 3 : 1

45

Average of 31, 42, 66, 73 and X is 60. What is the value of ‘X’?

  1. ((a))

    84

  2. ((b))

    98

  3. ((c))

    76

  4. ((d))

    88

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

88

Formulae Used:

Average = Sum of all Quantities/Number of Quantities

Calculation:

60 =31+42+66+73+X5{31 + 42 + 66 + 73 + X \over 5}

60 × 5 =  (212 + X) 

X = 300 - 212

X = 88

46

Which is largest among 16+2\sqrt{16} + 2, 19+1\sqrt{19} + 1 and 18+2\sqrt{18} + \sqrt{2}?

  1. ((a))

    19+1\sqrt{19} + 1

  2. ((b))

    18+2\sqrt{18} + \sqrt{2}

  3. ((c))

    All are equal

  4. ((d))

    16+2\sqrt{16} + 2

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

16+2\sqrt{16} + 2

Calculating approximate values

16+2\sqrt{16} + 2 = 4 + 2 = 6

19+1\sqrt{19} + 1 = 5.35 (approx)

18+2\sqrt{18} + \sqrt{2} = 4.24 + 1.414 = 5.6 (approx)

Thus we get,

16+2\sqrt{16} + 2 is the largest

47

Two vessels of equal capacity contains juice and water in the ratio of 7 : 2 and 11 : 7 respectively. The mixture of both the vessels are mixed and transferred into a bigger vessel. What is the ratio of juice and water in the new mixture?

  1. ((a))

    19 : 14

  2. ((b))

    11: 24

  3. ((c))

    17 : 13

  4. ((d))

    25 : 11

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

25 : 11

Given:

 Ratio of juice and water in vessel 1 =  7 : 2

 Ratio of juice and water in vessel 2 =  11 : 7

Calculation:

Let both the vessels have ‘a’ litres of mixtures

Total quantity of juice = (7a/9 + 11a/18) = 25a/18

Total quantity of water = (2a/9 + 7a/18) = 11a/18

∴ Required ratio = 25a/18 ∶ 11a/18 = 25 : 11

48

Ramesh sold an article at the profit of 30 percent. If he purchases this article at 10 percent less price then he will gain 40 percent. The selling price is reduced by Rs. 372. What is the initial cost price?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 9300

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 8370

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 10300

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 9700

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 9300

Given:

Profit% on article = 30%

Selling price is reduced by Rs. 372

Formula Used:

Profit% = (Selling Price - Cost Price) × 100/Cost Price

Calculation:

Let the initial Cost Price be A

30% = (Selling Price - A) × 100/A

Selling Price = 1.3A

According to Question

New Cost Price = 0.9 A

40% = (New Selling Price - 0.9A) × 100/0.9A

New Selling Price = 1.26 A

Now as the selling price is reduced by Rs. 372

1.3A - 1.26 = 372

0.04A = 372

A = 372/0.04

A = 9300

∴ Initial Cost Price = Rs. 9300

49

A, B and C alone can complete a work in 50 days, 80 days and 120 days respectively. If they together earn Rs. 22050 to complete the work, then what will be the share of both A and B together?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 17550

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 15750

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 18650

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 16250

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 17550

Given:

 Time taken by A to complete work = 50

 Time taken by B to complete work = 80

 Time taken by C to complete work = 120

Calculation:

One day's work of A = Efficiency of A = 1/50

One day's work of B = Efficiency of B = 1/80

One day's work of C = Efficiency of C = 1/120

⇒ Efficiency ratio of A, B and C = 1/50 : 1/80 : 1/120

LCM of (50, 80 and 120) = 1200

 Efficiency ratio of A, B and C = {1200 × (1/50)} : {1200 × (1/80)} : {1200 × (1/120)}

= 24 : 15 : 10

Share of A and B together = [(24 + 15)/(24 + 15 + 10)] × 22050 = [39/49] × 22050

Share of A and B together  = Rs. 17550

50

What is the value of 28 ÷ 7 + 3.5 × 3 × 2 + 8 – 7 – (4 × 8 + 8)?

  1. ((a))

    –16

  2. ((b))

    10

  3. ((c))

    -10

  4. ((d))

    -14

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

-14

Concept used:

Follow the BODMAS rule according to the table given below:

Calculation:

28 ÷ 7 + 3.5 × 3 × 2 + 8 – 7 – (4 × 8 + 8)

⇒ 28 ÷ 7 + 3.5 × 3 × 2 + 8 – 7 – (32 + 8)

⇒ 28 ÷ 7 + 3.5 × 3 × 2 + 8 – 7 – 40

⇒ 4 + 21 + 8 – 7 – 40

⇒ 33 – 7 – 40

⇒ 33 - 47 = -14

∴ The value of 28 ÷ 7 + 3.5 × 3 × 2 + 8 – 7 – (4 × 8 + 8) is -14.

51

The bar graph given below shows the number of students appeared in an exam on different days of a week.

What is the average number of students appeared for a exam per day?

  1. ((a))

    2500

  2. ((b))

    2400

  3. ((c))

    2600

  4. ((d))

    2550

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

2550

Given:

DaysD1D2D3D4D5D6
Number of students220018002500270029003200

Formula used:

Average = Sum of observations/Number of observations.

Calculation:

Average number = (2200 + 1800 + 2500 + 2700 + 2900 + 3200)/6

⇒ 15300/6 = 2550

∴ The average number of students appeared for a exam per day is 2550.

52

What is the value of 1.66 × 1.66 + 0.66 × 0.66 – 1.32 × 1.66?

  1. ((a))

    1.08

  2. ((b))

    0

  3. ((c))

    0.92

  4. ((d))

    1

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

1

Formula used:

(a - b)2 = a2 + b2 - 2ab

Calculation:

1.66 × 1.66 + 0.66 × 0.66 – 1.32 × 1.66

⇒ (1.66)2 + (0.66)2 - 2 × 0.66 × 1.66

⇒ (1.66 - 0.66)2

⇒ 1

∴ The value of 1.66 × 1.66 + 0.66 × 0.66 – 1.32 × 1.66 is 1.

53

The distance between place X and Z is 432 km. An express train leaves place X at 6:00 a.m. and runs towards Z at a speed of 72 km/hr. The train stops on the way for 45 minutes. At what time the train will reach at the place Z?

  1. ((a))

    12:35 pm

  2. ((b))

    12:15 pm

  3. ((c))

    12:45 pm

  4. ((d))

    12:50 pm

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

12:45 pm

Given: 

Distance between the X and Z = 432 km

Speed of the train = 72 km/hr

Formula used:

Time = Distance/Speed

Calculation:

⇒ Time taken to reached from X to Z = 432/72 = 6 hrs

⇒ Total time taken to reach from X to Z = 6 hr:45 min

∴ Required time when train reached place Z = 6:00 + (6 hr + 45 min) = 12:45 pm

54

The table given below shows the number of books of different subjects sold by a shopkeeper on a day.

SubjectNumber of books
B1180
B2200
B3190
B4210
B5230
B6244
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The number of B4 books is how much percentage more than that of B1 book?

  1. ((a))

    12.12 percent

  2. ((b))

    16.66 percent

  3. ((c))

    23.33 percent

  4. ((d))

    20.66 percent

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

16.66 percent

Total number of B1 book = 180

Total number of B4 book = 210

⇒ Required percentage = (210 – 180)/180] × 100 = 16.66%

∴ Required percentage is 16.66%

55

If 98A89B is divisible by 48, then what is the value of A + B?

  1. ((a))

    8

  2. ((b))

    15

  3. ((c))

    9

  4. ((d))

    10

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

8

Concept used:

The number is divisible by 16 if the last 4 digit is divisible by 16 or thousands digit is an even number and the last three digits are divisible by 8.

Calculation:

According to the question,

⇒ The number 98A89B is divisible by 8 if the last three-digit 89B is divisible by 8 and 89B is divisible by 8 if B = 6.

⇒ The number is divisible by 16 if A is an even number so A = 2, 4, 6 or 8.

A number will be divisible by 3 if sum of the number is also divisible by 3.

⇒ 9 + 8 + A + 8 + 9 + B = 9 + 8 + A + 8 + 9 + 6 = 40 + A

⇒ A = 2, 8 will satisfy the condition for divisibility by 3.

⇒ A + B = 2 + 6 = 8, A + B = 8 + 6 = 14

Since only 8 in the given options.

∴ A + B = 8

56

The line graph given below shows the number of fans of different companies sold by a shopkeeper in a month.

If A equals to the total number of fans sold of companies C1 and C3 and B equals to the total number of fans sold of companies C2 and C5, then what is the ratio of A and B?

  1. ((a))

    113 : 130

  2. ((b))

    120 : 113

  3. ((c))

    113 : 111

  4. ((d))

    114 : 115

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

113 : 130

Total number of fans sold by companies C1 and C3 = 50 + 63 = 113

Total number of fans sold by companies C2 and C5 = 60 + 70 = 130

⇒ Required ratio = 113 : 130

∴ The required ratio is 113 : 130.

57

Radius of a solid cylinder is 23 cm and height is 26 cm. If three hemispheres of radius 3.5 cm are removed from each base of cylinder, then what will be the total surface area of cylinder?

  1. ((a))

    7315 cm2

  2. ((b))

    9485 cm2

  3. ((c))

    8415 cm2

  4. ((d))

    6825 cm2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7315 cm2

Given:

Radius of the cylinder (R) = 23 cm

Height of the cylinder (H) = 26 cm

Radius of the hemisphere (r) = 3.5 cm

Formula used:

Total surface area of the cylinder = 2πRH + 2 × 3 × 2πr2 + 2[πR2 - 3πr2]

Calculation:

Total surface area of the cylinder = 2πRH + 2 × 3 × 2πr2 + 2[πR2 - 3πr2]

Total surface area of the cylinder = 2π [RH + 6r2 + R2 – 3r2] = 2π [RH + 3r2 + R2]

= 2 × (22/7) [23 × 26 + 3 × 3.5 × 3.5 + 23 × 23]

= 2 × (22/7) [598 + 36.75 + 529]

= 2 × (22/7) × 1163.75

= 7315 cm2

∴  The total surface area of the remaining solid is 7315 cm2

58

After 6 years, a sum invested at simple interest at the rate of r percent becomes twice of itself. What is the value of ‘r’?

  1. ((a))

    25/6

  2. ((b))

    50/3

  3. ((c))

    25/2

  4. ((d))

    50/7

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

50/3

Calculation:

Let principal be Rs. x

Amount = 2x

SI = 2x – x = x

Rate of interest = r

As we know,

SI = Prt/100

x = (x × r × 6)/100

r = 100/6 % = (50/3)%

∴ The value of ‘r’ is 50/3%.

Alternate Method

Amount after 6 years = SI + P = 2P

Then, SI for 6 years = P

 P × R × 6/100 = P

R = 100/6 = 50/3 %

∴ The value of ‘r’ is 50/3%.

Shortcut Trick

Let the Principal be 100%.

SI will be after 6 years = 100%.

In 6 years total interest rate = 100%

In 1 year interest rate = 100/6 = (50/3)%

59

A circle of radius 21 cm is converted into a right angle triangle. If base and height of right angle triangle are in the ratio of 3 : 4, then what will be the hypotenuse of right angle triangle?

  1. ((a))

    65 cm

  2. ((b))

    55 cm

  3. ((c))

    44 cm

  4. ((d))

    85 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

55 cm

Given:

The radius of the circle = 21 cm

The ratio of base and height of the right-angled triangle formed = 3 : 4

Formulae Used:

In a right-angled triangle,

(Hypotenuse)2 = (Base)2 + (Height)2

The perimeter of the circle = 2πr, where r is the radius of the circle

Calculation:

Let the base and height of the given right angle triangle be 3x and 4x.

⇒ Hypotenuse = √{(3x)2 + (4x)2} = 5x

Radius of circle = r = 21 cm

According to the question,

The perimeter of circle = Perimeter of right angle triangle

⇒ 2πr = 3x + 4x + 5x

⇒ 2 × (22/7) × 21 = 12x

⇒ x = 11

∴ Hypotenuse of right-angle triangle = 5x = 5 × 11 = 55 cm

60

A runner starts running from a point at 6:00 am with a speed of 7 km/hr. Another runner starts from the same point at 8:00 am in the same direction with a speed of 14 km/hr. At what time of the day will the second runner will overtake the other runner?

  1. ((a))

    10:30 am

  2. ((b))

    9:30 am

  3. ((c))

    10 am

  4. ((d))

     10:15 pm

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

10 am

Formula used:

Distance = Speed × Time

Time = Distance/Speed

Calculation:

Distance covered by first runner in 2 hrs = 2 × 7 = 14 km

Time taken to overtake first runner by second runner = 14/(14 – 7) = 14/7 = 2 hrs

Required time = 8:00 + 2 hr = 10:00 am

∴ Required time is 10 am.

General Hindi (20 questions)

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दिए गए मुहावरे का सही अर्थ ज्ञात कीजिए।

नाम फैलाना

  1. ((a))

    उत्सुक होना

  2. ((b))

    बहुत प्यार करना

  3. ((c))

    चौकन्ना होना

  4. ((d))

    मशहूर होना

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

मशहूर होना

  • 'नाम फैलाना' इस मुहावरे का अर्थ 'मशहूर होना' होता है। अतः विकल्प 4 सही है।
  • क्रिकेट के क्षेत्र में विराट कोहली ने बहुत नाम फैलाया है।

Key Points

  • ऐसे वाक्यांश, जो सामान्य अर्थ का बोध न कराकर किसी विलक्षण अर्थ की प्रतीति कराये, मुहावरा कहलाता है।
  • चौकन्ना होना - सावधान होना।
  • शेर की दहाड़ सुनकर हिरण चौकन्ने हो गये।
  • उत्सुक होना - किसी विषय में रुचि लेना।
  • आजकल के युवा पढाई के प्रति उत्सुक हो गये।
  • बहुत प्यार करना - किसी के प्रति लगाव होना।
  • आजकल के शिक्षक छात्रो से बहुत प्यार करते है।
62

दिया गया वाक्य किस प्रकार का वाक्य हैं ज्ञात कीजिए।

रमेश ने घर का काम ख़त्म किया और खेलने लगा।

  1. ((a))

    मिश्र वाक्य

  2. ((b))

    सरल वाक्य

  3. ((c))

    संयुक्त वाक्य

  4. ((d))

    आज्ञावाचक वाक्य

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

संयुक्त वाक्य

  • रमेश ने घर का काम ख़त्म किया और खेलने लगा। इस वाक्य में दो क्रियाओं का बोध हो रहा है,
  • तथा 'और' शब्द योजक के रूप में प्रयुक्त हुआ है। इसलिये 'संयुक्त वाक्य' सही विकल्प होगा।

Key Points

वाक्यपरिभाषाउदाहरण
सरलऐसे वाक्य जिनमें एक ही क्रिया एवं एक ही कर्ता होता है या जिस वाक्य में एक ही उद्देश्य एवं एक ही विधेय होता है, वे वाक्य सरल वाक्य कहलाते हैं। इसमें कर्ता एक से अधिक हो सकते हैं लेकिन मुख्य क्रिया एक ही होगी।राकेश पढ़ता है। कमला और विमला मंदिर जाती हैं।
संयुक्तजिस वाक्य में दो ���ा दो से अधिक उपवाक्य मिले हों, परन्तु सभी वाक्य प्रधान हो तो ऐसे वाक्य को संयुक्त वाक्य कहते है।वह सुबह आगरा गया और शाम को लौट आया।
मिश्रजिस वाक्य में एक से अधिक वाक्य मिले हों, किन्तु एक प्रधान उपवाक्य तथा शेष आश्रित उपवाक्य हों, मिश्रित वाक्य कहलाता है।वह औरत जो पार्क में बैठी हैं, मेरी मौसी हैं।
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Additional Information

  • ऐसे वाक्य जिनमें आदेश, आज्ञा या अनुमति का पता चले या बोध हो, वे आज्ञावाचक वाक्य कहलाते हैं।
  • जैसे : वहाँ जाकर बैठिये।
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दिए गए शब्द का समास ज्ञात कीजिए।

यथाशक्ति

  1. ((a))

    तत्पुरुष समास

  2. ((b))

    द्विगु समास

  3. ((c))

    कर्मधारय समास

  4. ((d))

    अव्ययीभाव समास

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

अव्ययीभाव समास

  • यथाशक्ति शब्द 'अव्ययीभाव समास' का उदाहरण है।
  • क्योंकि इस शब्द में यथा शब्द एक अव्यय है, तथा पूर्वपद की प्रधानता का भाव प्रदर्शित हो रहा है।
  • अव्ययीभाव समास में पहला या पूर्वपद अव्यय होता है और उसका अर्थ प्रधान होता है।
  • अव्यय के संयोग से समस्तपद भी अव्यय बन जाता है। इसमें पूर्वपद प्रधान होता है।
  • जैसे : यथाशक्ति, प्रतिदिन।

Key Points

समास का नामपरिभाषाउदाहरण
तत्पुरुष समासजिस समास में उत्तरपद प्रधान हो तथा समास करने के उपरांत विभक्ति (कारक चिन्ह) का लोप हो।राम का अनुज= रामानुज, धर्म का ग्रन्थ = धर्मग्रन्थ, तुलसीदास द्वारा कृत = तुलसीदासकृत।
द्विगु समासजिस समस्त पद का पहला पद (पूर्वपद) संख्यावाचक विशेषण हो वह द्विगु समास कहलाता है। द्विगु समास दो प्रकार के होते हैं  1 समाहार द्विगु तथा 2 उपपद प्रधान द्विगु समास।नवरात्रि – नवरात्रियों का समूह सप्तऋषि – सात ऋषियों का समूह
कर्मधारय समासजिस समास के दोनों शब्दों के बीच विशेषण-विशेष्य अथवा उपमान-उपमेय का सम्बन्ध हो, पहचान: विग्रह करने पर दोनों पद के मध्य में 'है जो', 'के समान' आदि आते हैं।कमल के समान नयन = कमलनयन, महान है जो देव = महादेव।
64

दिए गए वाक्य में उचित शब्द ज्ञात कीजिए।

ये _______ मीठे नहीं हैं।

  1. ((a))

    बीर

  2. ((b))

    बेर

  3. ((c))

    बैर

  4. ((d))

    बार

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

बेर

  • ये _______ मीठे नहीं हैं। यहाँ पर उचित शब्द 'बेर' होगा।
  • क्योंकि बेर खाने योग्य फल है, अन्य सभी अखाद्य विकल्प है। इसलिये 'बेर' सही विकल्प होगा।
  • बेर यानी खाने का एक फल।

Key Points

     अन्य विकल्प का विश्लेषण :

शब्दउसका अर्थ
बैरशत्रुभाव, दुश्मनी
बारदफ़ा, मर्तबा जैसे ;पहली बार
बीरवीर शब्द का तद्भव रूप (वीर पुरुष)
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दिए गए चिह्रों में से आदेश चिह्र ज्ञात कीजिए।

  1. ((a))

    . ...

  2. ((b))

    "..."

  3. ((c))

    :-

  4. ((d))

    _

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

:-

  • दिए गये विकल्पों में से विकल्प 3 सही है, क्योंकि यह (:-) आदेश चिन्ह का उदाहरण है।

विवरण या आदेश चिह्न ( :- )- वाक्य या वाक्यांश में किसी वस्तु या विषय आदि की सूची, निर्देश आदि का विवरण देना होता है तो इस चिन्ह का प्रयोग किया ज���ता है।

जैसे-

  • दैनिक वस्तुओं की सूची:- आटा, दाल, चावल, नमक आदि।
  • हाईस्कूल में छह विषय होते हैं, जैसे:- हिन्दी, अंग्रेजी, गणित, सामाजिक विज्ञान, विज्ञान, कला आदि।

Key Points

लोप चिह्न (...)- जब किसी वाक्य में कुछ पद छोड़ कर लिखने की आवश्यकता होती है तो इस चिन्ह का उपयोग किया जाता है।

जैसे-

  • अब महत्वपूर्ण समय है..... जन लगा देंगे।
  • कोई मुझे कुछ मत कहे, नहीं तो.....अच्छा नहीं होगा।

योजक चिह्न ( - )- दो शब्दो के परस्पर संबंध बताने या उन्हें एक दूसरे के पूरक बताने के लिए इस चिन्ह का उपयोग किया जाता है।

जैसे-

  • दिन-रात सिर्फ बैठे रहने से कुछ नहीं होगा।
  • रात-रात भर जाग कर मेहनत की है।
  • सुबह-सुबह कौन इतना चिल्लाता है भाई?

किसी वाक्य में किसी खास शब्द पर जोर देने के लिए अवतरण या उद्धरण चिन्ह (' ') का प्रयोग किया जाता है।

 किसी और के द्वारा लिखे या कहे गए वाक्य या शब्दों को ज्यों-का-त्यों लिखने के लिए अवतरण चिह्न या उद्धरण चिन्ह (“ ”) का प्रयोग किया जाता है।

 जैसे-

  • कबीर दास जी ने कहा है कि
  • निंदक नियरे राखिए आंगन कुटी छवाय”
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दिए गए शब्द का पर्यायवाची ज्ञात कीजिए।

कोविद

  1. ((a))

    पताका

  2. ((b))

    विद्वान

  3. ((c))

    तुरंत

  4. ((d))

    बेरहम

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

विद्वान

  • दिए गये विकल्पों मे से कोविद का पर्यायवाची शब्द 'विद्वान' होगा।
  • कोविद : मनीषी, पण्डित, सुविज्ञ, विद्वान, बुद्धिमान, सुधी, विशारद।

Key Points

  • पर्यायवाची शब्द : जो शब्द समान अर्थ का बोध कराते है।
  • पताका : केतन, परचम, ध्वज, झंडा, केतु।
  • तुरंत : झटपट, फट, शीघ्र, अविलंब, चटचट, जल्‍दी, तुरन्‍त, तत्‍क्षण, तत्‍काल।
  • बेरहम : निर्दय, निष्ठुर, दयाशून्य।
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दिए गए वाक्य में किस प्रकार का पुरुष है ज्ञात कीजिए।

वह अमेरिका जाने के सपने देख रहा है।

  1. ((a))

    प्रथम पुरुष

  2. ((b))

    उत्तम पुरुष

  3. ((c))

    अन्य पुरुष

  4. ((d))

    मध्यम पुरुष

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

अन्य पुरुष

  • वह अमेरिका जाने के सपने देख रहा है, इस वाक्य में 'वह' शब्द अन्य पुरुष का उदाहरण है।
  • क्योंकि वह शब्द किसी तीसरे व्यक्ति के बारे में श्रोता को बता रहा है। इसलिये 'अन्य पुरुष' सही विकल्प है।

Key Points

  • सर्वनाम का शाब्दिक अर्थ है-सबका नाम। अर्थात किसी संज्ञा के बारे में बोलने या बुलाने के लिए संज्ञा के स्थान पर प्रयुक्त होने वाले शब्द सर्वनाम कहलाते हैं।
  • हिंदी व्याकरण में सर्वनाम के छः भेद होते हैं, जो निम्नलिखित हैं
  • पुरुषवाचक सर्वनाम
  • निजवाचक सर्वनाम
  • निश्चयवाचक सर्वनाम
  • अनिश्चयवाचक सर्वनाम
  • संबंधवाचक सर्वनाम
  • प्रश्नवाचक सर्वनाम

Additional Information

  • जिन शब्दों से व्यक्ति का बोध होता है उन्हें पुरुषवाचक सर्वनाम कहते हैं। इसका प्रयोग स्त्री और पुरुष दोनों के लिए किया जाता है।
  • इसका प्रयोग व्यक्तिवाचक संज्ञा की जगह पर किया जाता है।
  • जैसे :- मैं  , वह , हम , आप , उन्हें आदि।
  • पुरुष वाचक सर्वनाम के तीन भेद :
सर्वनाम का प्रकारपरिभाषाउदाहरण
उत्तम पुरुषजिन शब्दों का प्रयोग बोलने वाला खुद के लिए करता है उसे उत्तम पुरुषवाचक सर्वनाम कहते हैं।मैं , हमारा, मुझक , हमको, हमें आदि।
मध्यम पुरुषजिन शब्दों का प्रयोग बोलने वाला यानी वक्ता , सुनने वाले यानि की श्रोता के लिए प्रयोग करता है उसे मध्यम पुरुषवाचक सर्वनाम कहते हैं।तुम, तुम्हारा , आप , आपको, तुम्हे , आपका , आप लोग , तुमने आदि।
अन्य पुरुषजिन शब्दों का प्रयोग बोलने वाला , सुनने वाले के अलावा जिसके लिए करता है उसे अन्य पुरुषवाचक सर्वनाम कहते हैं।वह , वे , ये , इसने , वो , उन्हें , उसे आदि।
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दिए गए वाक्य में किस विराम चिह्र का उपयोग किया जाएगा उनकी पहचान कीजिए ।

वह दूर से बहुत दूर से आ रहे है।

  1. ((a))

    ! ।

  2. ((b))

    ; ?

  3. ((c))

    ; ।

  4. ((d))

    , ।

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

, ।

  • वह दूर से बहुत दूर से आ रहे है। इस वाक्य में (, |) अल्पविराम और पूर्णविराम का प्रयोग हुआ है।
  • अतः विकल्प 4 सही उत्तर होगा।

Key Points

  • विराम चिन्ह – भाषा के लिखित रूप में विशेष स्थानों पर रुकने का संकेत करने वाले चिन्हों को विराम चिन्ह कहते हैं।
विराम चिन्ह का नामपरिभाषाउदाहरण
पूर्ण विराम चिन्ह (।)जहाँ एक बात पूरी हो जाये या वाक्य समाप्त हो जाये वहाँ पूर्ण विराम ( । ) चिन्ह लगाया जाता है।बाजार खुल गया।
अर्द्ध विराम चिन्ह (;)जहाँ अल्प विराम से कुछ अधिक ठहरते हैं तथा पूर्ण विराम से कम ठहरते हैं, वहाँ अर्द्ध विराम का चिन्ह ( ; ) लगाया जाता है।मुख्य अतिथि आ गए हैं; वह शीघ्र चले जाएंगे।
अल्प विराम चिन्ह (,)वाक्य में जहाँ थोड़ा रुकना हो या अधिक वस्तुओं, व्यक्तियों आदि को अलग करना हो वहाँ अल्प विराम (,) चिन्ह का प्रयोग किया जाता है।राकेश, मोहन, शीतल और पंकज ने यह चित्र बनाया है।
प्रश्नवाचक चिन्ह (?)बातचीत के दौरान जब किसी से कोई बात पूछी जाती है अथवा कोई प्रश्न पूछा जाता है, तब वाक्य के अंत में प्रश्नसूचक-चिन्ह का प्रयोग किया जाता है।तुम्हारी माताजी का नाम क्या है ?
विस्मयादिबोधक चिन्ह (!)इसका प्रयोग हर्ष, विवाद, विस्मय, घृणा, आश्रर्य, करुणा, भय, संबोधन इत्यादि का बोध कराने के लिए इस चिन्ह का प्रयोग किया जाता है।वाह! कितना सुंदर दृश्य है।
लाघव चिन्ह (०)किसी बड़े तथा प्रसिद्ध शब्द को संक्षेप में लिखने के लिए उस शब्द का पहला अक्षर लिखकर उसके आगे शून्य (०) लगा देते हैं। यह शून्य ही लाघव-चिन्ह कहलाता है।डॉक्टर – डॉ०, प्रोफेसर – प्रो०
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निम्नलिखित वाक्य में से रेखांकित शब्द का उचित विलोम शब्द ज्ञात कीजिए।

हमने सदा तुम्हें अपना समझा _______ नहीं।

  1. ((a))

    तुम्हारा

  2. ((b))

    बुरा

  3. ((c))

    पराया

  4. ((d))

    धनवान

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

पराया

  • हमने सदा तुम्हें अपना समझा _______ नहीं।
  • इस वाक्य में रेखांकित अपना शब्द का विलोम शब्द पराया होता है।
  • अतः 'पराया' सही विकल्प है।
  • अपना का अर्थ स्वयं से सम्बन्धित होता है। जबकि पराया का अर्थ दूसरे से सम्बन्धित होता है।

Key Points

विलोम शब्द : जो उल्टा अर्थ हमें बताते है।

शब्दविलोम शब्द
तुम्हाराहमारा
बुराअच्छा
धनवानधनहीन
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दिए गए शब्द का पुल्लिंग शब्द ज्ञात कीजिए।

ग्वालिन

  1. ((a))

    ग्वाली

  2. ((b))

    ग्वाला

  3. ((c))

    ग्वालनी

  4. ((d))

    ग्वाल

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

ग्वाला

  • ग्वालिन शब्द का पुल्लिंग 'ग्वाला' होता है। अतः 'ग्वाला' सही विकल्प है।
  • ग्वाला का अर्थ दूध बेचने वाला व्यक्ति(पुरुष)।
  • ग्वालिन का अर्थ दूध बेचने वाली महिला।

Key Points

  • संज्ञा के जिस रूप में किसी व्यक्ति अथवा वस्तु में स्त्री या पुरुष जाति का बोध होता हैं उसे लिंग कहा जाता हैं।
  • जिन संज्ञा के शब्दों से पुरुष जाति का पता चलता है, उसे पुल्लिंग कहते हैं।
  • जैसे – पिता, राजा, घोड़ा, कुत्ता, आदमी, शिव।
  • जिन संज्ञा शब्दों से स्त्री जाति का पता चलता है, उसे स्त्रीलिंग कहते हैं।
  • जैसे - हंसिनी, लडकी, बकरी, माता, रानी, जूं, सुईं, गर्दन, लज्जा, नदी।
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रिक्त स्थान में दिए गए उचित मुहावरे का चयन करे।

अपने प्रिय व्यक्ति के स्वागत में हम _______

  1. ((a))

    बाल-बाल बच गए।

  2. ((b))

    रौनक कर देते हैं।

  3. ((c))

    काम तमाम कर देते हैं।

  4. ((d))

    आँखे बिछा देते हैं।

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

आँखे बिछा देते हैं।

  • अपने प्रिय व्यक्ति के स्वागत में हम _______ इस रिक्त स्थान पर उचित मुहावरा 'आँखे बिछा देना' होता है। अतः विकल्प 4 सही है।
  • आँखे बिछा देना - प्रेमपूर्वक आदर करना।
  • जब प्रधानमंत्री आए तो स्कूल में सबने आँखें बिछा दीं।

Key Points

  • मुहावरे अरबी भाषा का शब्द है जिसका शाब्दिक अर्थ अभ्यास करना होता है।
  • जो शब्द अपने साधारण अर्थ को छोड़ कर विशेष अर्थ को व्यक्त करते है हिंदी मे ऐसे वाक्यांश को मुहावरा कहा जाता हैं।

          अन्य विकल्पों का स्पष्टीकरण :

        बाल - बाल बच जाना - मुश्किल से प्राण बचना।

  जैसे :

  • वाहन के टकराने के कारण भी श्याम बाल बाल बच ‌‌‌गया।

          रौनक कर देना - चमक दमक कर देना।

  जैसे :

  • अम्बानी ने अपनी बेटी की शादी में रौनक कर दी थी।

         काम तमाम करना - मार डालना या अंत कर देना।

  जैसे: 

  • सारे संसार के वैज्ञानिक और चिकित्सकों ने मिलकर कोरोना वायरस का काम तमाम करने की ठान ली है।
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निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा शब्द देशज शब्द है?

  1. ((a))

    अमीर

  2. ((b))

    खिचड़ी

  3. ((c))

    उम्र

  4. ((d))

    अक्ल

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

खिचड़ी

  • 'खिचडी' देशज शब्द का उदाहरण है।
  • खिचडी शब्द की व्युत्पत्ति क्षेत्रीय भाषाओ के प्रभाव से हुई है। अतः 'खिचडी' शब्द देशज शब्द है।
  • अमीर, उम्र, अक्ल ये तीनो शब्द अरबी भाषा से लिए गये है। अतः इन्हें विदेशज शब्द की श्रेणी में गिना जाता है।

Key Points

देशज शब्दऐसे शब्द जो देश की अन्य या क्षेत्रीय भाषा से हिंदी में सम्मिलित हुए हैं।जूता, ठेठ, लोटा आदि।
विदेशज शब्दअन्य देश की भाषा से आए हुए शब्द जो हिंदी भाषा में सम्मिलित हुए। इन विदेशी भाषाओं में मुख्यतः अरबी, फारसी, तुर्की, उर्दू, अंग्रेजी व पुर्तगाली शामिल हैं।उम्र, आबरू, अदा, आराम आदि।
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दिए गए वाक्य का सार्थक शब्द ज्ञात कीजिए |

एक भाषा के विचारों को दूसरी भाषा में व्यक्त करना |

  1. ((a))

    अन्योदर

  2. ((b))

    अनुवाद

  3. ((c))

    अनुवादक

  4. ((d))

    अनाहूत

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

अनुवाद

  • 'एक भाषा के विचारों को दूसरी भाषा में व्यक्त करना' - इस वाक्य के लिए सार्थक शब्द 'अनुवाद' है।
  • किसी भाषा में कही या लिखी गयी बात का किसी दूसरी भाषा में सार्थक परिवर्तन अनुवाद कहलाता है।

Key Points

  • अन्य विकल्पों का स्पष्टीकरण :
  • अन्योदर - वह भाई जो अन्य माता से उत्पन्न हुआ हो।
  • अनुवादक - अनुवाद करने वाला, भाषांतरकार।
  • अनाहूत - अनिमंत्रित, बिनबुलाया।
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दिए गए वाक्य का काल ज्ञात कीजिए। महादेवी वर्मा ने संस्मरण लिखे थे।

  1. ((a))

    संदिग्ध भूतकाल

  2. ((b))

    अपूर्ण भूतकाल

  3. ((c))

    सामान्य भूतकाल

  4. ((d))

    पूर्ण भूतकाल

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

पूर्ण भूतकाल

  • 'महादेवी वर्मा ने संस्मरण लिखे थे' - इस वाक्य में क्रिया की पूर्णता भूतकाल में हो चुकी है, इस बात की प्रतीति हो रही है।
  • अतः 'पूर्ण भूतकाल' सही विकल्प होगा।

Key Points

  • पूर्ण भूतकाल :- क्रिया के उस रूप को पूर्ण भूत कहते है, जिससे क्रिया की समाप्ति के समय का स्पष्ट बोध होता है कि क्रिया को समाप्त हुए काफी समय बीता
  • दूसरे शब्दों में- क्रिया के जिस रूप से यह ज्ञात हो कि कार्य पहले ही पूरा हो चुका है, उसे पूर्ण भूतकाल कहते हैं।
  • जैसे- उसने श्याम को मारा था।

Additional Information

कालपरिभाषाउदाहरण
सामान्य भूतकालक्रिया के जिस रूप से काम के सामान्य रूप से बीते हुए समय में होने का बोध हो, उसे सामान्य भूतकाल कहते हैlबच्चे ने पाठ पढ़ाl
अपूर्ण भूतकालक्रिया के जिस रूप से यह ज्ञात हो कि काम अभी वर्तमान काल में जारी है, समाप्त नहीं हुआ है, अपूर्ण वर्तमान काल कहते हैlपरीक्षा चल रही थीl
संदिग्ध भूतकालभूतकाल की जिस क्रिया से कार्य होने में अनिश्चितता अथवा संदेह प्रकट हो, उसे संदिग्ध भूतकाल कहते है।राम ने पत्र लिखा होगा।
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दिए गए शब्द की संधि ज्ञात कीजिए।

आवि: + कार

  1. ((a))

    आविष

  2. ((b))

    अवकार

  3. ((c))

    आविकार

  4. ((d))

    आविष्कार

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

आविष्कार

  • आवि: + कार शब्द में संधि का सही रूप 'आविष्कार' होगा। जो विसर्ग संधि का एक उदाहरण है।
  • आवि: + कार = आविष्कार।
  • जब विसर्ग से पहले इ, उ हो और विसर्ग का मेल क, ख, ट, ठ, प, फ से हो तो विसर्ग = ष् में बदल जाता है।
  • निः + कपट = निष्कपट, दुः + फल = दुष्फल, धनुः + टंकार = धनुष्टंकार।

Key Points

संधि - दो शब्दों के मेल से जो विकार (परिवर्तन) होता है, उसे संधि कहते हैं। संधि के तीन प्रकार हैं - 1. स्वर, 2. व्यंजन और 3. विसर्ग।
संधिपरिभाषाउदाहरण
विसर्ग संधिविसर्ग के साथ स्वर अथवा व्यंजन के मिलने से जो विकार उत्पन्न होता है, उसे विसर्ग संधि कहते हैं।शिरोमणि = शिर: + मणि।

गद्यांश को ध्यानपूर्वक पढ़ें तथा प्रत्येक प्रश्न के चार विकल्पों में से सही विकल्प चुने।

महात्मा गांधी जी का जन्म 2 अक्टूबर 1869, में पोरबंदर में हुआ था। गांधी जयंती 2 अक्टूबर को पूरे उल्लास के साथ मनायी जाती है। 'राजघाट' - महात्मा गांधी की समाधि 'राजघाट' है। गांधी जयंती पर देश के सभी नेता राजघाट पहुँच कर श्रद्धांजलि देते हैं तथा इस दिन विशेष रूप से महात्मा गांधी जी के द्वारा दिए गए बलिदान को याद किया जाता है क्योंकि 'बापू' ने हमेशा अहिंसा का रास्ता चुना और अहिंसा का रास्ता चुनने की सीख दी। महात्मा गांधी जी का कहना था - "मेरा धर्म सत्य और अहिंसा पर आधारित है। सत्य मेरा भगवान है, अहिंसा उसे पाने का साधन ।" गांधी जी ने देश के इतने बड़े आंदोलन की शुरुआत अहिंसा, सत्य और शांति के बलबूते की थी।

76

गांधी जी ने स्वतंत्रता संघर्ष के लिए कौन-सा रास्ता चुना था?

  1. ((a))

    हिंसा

  2. ((b))

    झूठ

  3. ((c))

    युद्ध

  4. ((d))

    अहिंसा

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

अहिंसा

  • गाँधीजी ने स्वतंत्रता संघर्ष के लिए 'अहिंसा' का रास्ता चुना था।
  • अतः गद्यांश अनुसार सही विकल्प 'अहिंसा' होगा।
  • अहिंसा यानी शांतिपूर्वक किसी मुद्दे का हल ढूँढना।

Key Points

   विलोम शब्द : जो शब्द उल्टे अर्थ की प्रतीति कराये, उन्हें 'विलोम' शब्द कहा जाता है।

शब्दविलोम शब्द
हिंसाअहिंसा
झूठसच
युद्धशान्ति
77

महात्मा गांधी का जन्म कब हुआ था?

  1. ((a))

    1 अक्टूबर 1896

  2. ((b))

    2 अक्टूबर 1869

  3. ((c))

    10 अक्टूबर 1889

  4. ((d))

    5 अक्टूबर 1886

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

2 अक्टूबर 1869

  • महात्मा गांधी का जन्म 2 अक्टूबर 1869 को हुआ था।
  • अतः गद्यांश अनुसार सही विकल्प 2 अक्टूबर 1869 है।
  • महात्मा गांधी का जन्म ... इस वाक्य में 'का' सम्बन्ध कारक का चिन्ह है।

Key Points

  • कारक- संज्ञा या सर्वनाम का क्रिया से सम्बन्ध जिस रूप से जाना जाता है, उसे कारक कहते हैं।
  • हिंदी में जिनकी संख्या आठ मानी गई है। जो निम्नलिखित हैं:-
कारकचिह्नअर्थ
कर्तानेकाम करने वाला
कर्मकोजिस पर काम का प्रभाव पड़ रहा हो
करणसेजिसके द्वारा कर्ता काम करे
संप्रदानको, के लिएजिसके लिए क्रिया की जाए
अपादानसे (अलग होना)जिससे अलगाव हो
संबंधका, की, के, न, नी, ने, रा, री, रेअन्य पदों से संबंध
अधिकरणमें, परक्रिया का आधार
संबोधनहे, अरेकिसी को पुकारना, बुलाना आदि
78

महात्मा गांधी ने आंदोलन की शुरुआत किस बलबूते पर की थी?

  1. ((a))

    अहिंसा, सत्य और शांति

  2. ((b))

    हिंसा, असत्य और शांति

  3. ((c))

    आंदोलन, हिंसा और धर्म

  4. ((d))

    बलिदान, युद्ध और प्रेम

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

अहिंसा, सत्य और शांति

  • गद्यांश अनुसार गांधीजी ने आन्दोलन की शुरुआत 'अहिंसा, सत्य और शांति' के बलबूते पर की थी।
  • अतः विकल्प 1 सही उत्तर है।

Key Points

  • गाँधीजी ने आन्दोलन की शुरुआत 'अहिंसा, सत्य और शांति के बलबूते पर की थी।
  • इस वाक्य में कर्ता और क्रिया एक होने से सरल वाक्य का उदाहरण है।
वाक्यपरिभाषाउदाहरण
सरलऐसे वाक्य जिनमें एक ही क्रिया एवं एक ही कर्ता होता है या जिस वाक्य में एक ही उद्देश्य एवं एक ही विधेय होता है, वे वाक्य सरल वाक्य कहलाते हैं। इसमें कर्ता एक से अधिक हो सकते हैं लेकिन मुख्य क्रिया एक ही होगी।राकेश पढ़ता है। कमला और विमला मंदिर जाती हैं।
संयुक्तजिस वाक्य में दो या दो से अधिक उपवाक्य मिले हों, परन्तु सभी वाक्य प्रधान हो तो ऐसे वाक्य को संयुक्त वाक्य कहते है।वह सुबह आगरा गया और शाम को लौट आया।
मिश्रजिस वाक्य में एक से अधिक वाक्य मिले हों, किन्तु एक प्रधान उपवाक्य तथा शेष आश्रित उपवाक्य हों, मिश्रित वाक्य कहलाता है।वह औरत जो पार्क में बैठी हैं मेरी मौसी हैं।
79

उपर्युक्त गद्यांश का उपयुक्त शीर्षक क्या होगा?

  1. ((a))

    महात्मा गांधी - 'हिंसा की शुरुआत'

  2. ((b))

    महात्मा गांधी - 'मेरा धर्म सत्य और अहिंसा'

  3. ((c))

    सभी नेताओं का दल

  4. ((d))

    महात्मा गांधी - आंदोलन की शुरुआत

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

महात्मा गांधी - 'मेरा धर्म सत्य और अहिंसा'

  • उपर्युक्त गद्यांश का उपयुक्त शीर्षक महात्मा गांधी - 'मेरा धर्म सत्य और अहिंसा' होगा।
  • अतः गद्यांश में समुचित रूप से गाँधीजी ने जो सत्य और अहिंसा की बाते की थी।
  • उनका जिक्र होने से महात्मा गांधी - 'मेरा धर्म सत्य और अहिंसा' उपयुक्त शीर्षक है।

Key Points

  • महात्मा गांधी - 'मेरा धर्म सत्य और अहिंसा' इस शीर्षक में सत्य और अहिंसा को जोड़ा जा रहा है, इसलिए यह वाक्य में 'और'  ‘समुच्चयबोधक अव्यय’ का उदाहरण है।
  • जहाँ पर तब, और, वरना, किन्तु, परन्तु , इसीलिए, ये सब, ताकि, क्योंकि, या, अथवा, एवं, तथा, अन्यथा आदि शब्द जुड़ते हैं वहाँ पर समुच्चयबोधक अव्यय होता है।
अव्ययपरिभाषाउदाहरण
समुच्चयबोधक अव्ययदो शब्दों या वाक्यों को जोड़ने वाले संयोजक शब्द को समुच्चयबोधक अव्यय कहते हैं।राधा और मीरा खेल रही हैं।

Additional Information

अव्ययपरिभाषाउदाहरण
क्रिया-विशेषण अव्ययजिन शब्दों से क्रिया की विशेषता का पता चले।वह धीरे-धीरे खाता है।
सम्बन्धबोधक अव्ययवे शब्द जो संज्ञा, सर्वनाम शब्दों को अन्य संज्ञा, सर्वनाम शब्दों के साथ सम्बन्ध का बोध कराते हैं।मंदिर के पास नदी है।
विस्मयादिबोधक अव्ययजिन वाक्यों में घृणा, हर्ष, शोक, आश्चर्य के भाव प्रकट और विस्मयादि बोधक (!) चिह्न का प्रयोग हो।वाह! तुमने तो कमाल कर दिया।
80

महात्मा गांधी के समाधि स्थल का नाम क्या है?

  1. ((a))

    शक्ति स्थल

  2. ((b))

    राजघाट

  3. ((c))

    विजय घाट

  4. ((d))

    शांतिवन

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

राजघाट

  • महात्मा गांधी की समाधि स्थल का नाम 'राजघाट' है। गद्यांश अनुसार विकल्प 2 सही है।

Key Points

  • अन्य विकल्पों का विश्लेषण :
  • विजय घाट - लाल बहादुर शास्त्रीजी का समाधि स्थल।
  • शक्ति स्थल - श्रीमती इंदिरा गांधीजी का समाधि स्थल।
  • ​शांतिवन - जवाहरलाल नेहरु जी का समाधि स्थल।

Additional Information

  • महात्मा गांधी के समाधि स्थल का नाम क्या है? यह वाक्य प्रश्नवाचक प्रकार का है।
  • अर्थ के आधार पर वाक्य के आठ भेद हैं – विधानवाचक, निषेधवाचक, आज्ञावाचक, विस्मयवाचक, संकेतवाचक, संदेहवाचक, प्रश्नवाचक तथा इच्छावाचक।
वाक्य के भेदपरिभाषाउदाहरण
विधानवाचकवे वाक्य जिनसे किसी बात या कार्य के होने का बोध होता है, विधिवाचक वाक्य कहलाते हैं।राजा बाज़ार गया।
निषेधवाचकजिनसे किसी बात या कार्य के न होने अथवा इनकार किए जाने का बोध होता है, निषेधवाचक वाक्य कहलाते हैं।कल नेहा घर नहीं गयी थी।
आज्ञावाचकवे वाक्य, जिनसे किसी प्रकार की आज्ञा का बोध होता है, आज्ञावाचक वाक्य कहलाते हैं।श्याम पानी लाओ!
विस्मयवाचकवे वाक्य, जिनसे किसी प्रकार का विस्मय, हर्ष, दुःख, आश्चर्य आदि का बोध होता है, विस्मयवाचक वाक्य कहलाते हैं।अरे! वह उत्तीर्ण हो गया।
संकेतवाचकवे वाक्य, जिनसे किसी प्रकार के संकेत या इशारे का बोध होता है, संकेतवाचक वाक्य कहलाते हैं।जो परिश्रम करेगा वह सफल होगा।
संदेहवाचकवे वाक्य, जिनसे किसी प्रकार के सन्देह या भ्रम का बोध होता है, सन्देहवाचक वाक्य कहलाते हैं।वह अब जा चुका होगा।
प्रश्नवाचकवे वाक्य, जिनसे किसी प्रश्न के पूछे जाने का बोध होता है, प्रश्नवाचक वाक्य कहलाते हैं।तुम किस कक्षा में पढ़ते हो?
इच्छावाचकइच्छावाचक वाक्य अर्थात वह वाक्य जिसमें किसी बात या कार्य की कामना की गयी हो।ईश्वर आपकी यात्रा सफल करे।

General English (20 questions)

81

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

At an arm’s length

  1. ((a))

     not to be alert on opportunity

  2. ((b))

    to be lost

  3. ((c))

    to be always ready to serve

  4. ((d))

    to keep at a distance

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

to keep at a distance

The correct answer is 'to keep at a distance'.

Key Points

  • 'At an arm's length' is an idiomatic phrase that means to avoid being very close to or friendly with someone or something.( किसी के बहुत करीब या किसी के साथ मैत्रीपूर्ण होने से बचना)
  • Example: They no longer trust her and are keeping her at arm's length.
  • Thus, from the above-given explanation, we can say that the correct answer is option 4.
82

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.

A greedy person (1) / is like a man (2) / possessed by the devil (3) / No error (4)

  1. ((a))

    No error

  2. ((b))

    is like a man

  3. ((c))

    A greedy person

  4. ((d))

    possessed by the devil

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

No error

The correct answer is 'No error'.

Key Points

  • There is no error in the given statement.
  • In Part A of the sentence, an article 'a' is used before the adjective 'greedy' which is describing the noun 'person' which is correct.
  • In Part B of the sentence the usage of verb 'is' is according to the subject i.e. 'person' which is singular and therefore correct.
  • In Part C of the sentence the verb of the sentence 'possessed' is joined with 'devil' with a preposition 'by' which is correct as preposition 'by' is used to show the agent of something.
  • Thus, there is no error in any part of the sentence.
  • Therefore the correct answer is option 1.

Additional Information

  • Article: Article is a part of speech which is used to express a noun specific or unspecific.
  • Indefinite Article: 'A' and 'An' are used as indefinite articles and are used to point to an unspecific noun i.e. it defines a noun which is representing a general idea. Article 'A' is used with a noun having a consonant sound whereas 'An' is used with a noun having vowel sound.
  • Example:
  • An umbrella.
  • A tree.
  • Definite Article: 'The' is used as a definite article and is used to point to a specific noun i.e. it defines a noun that is representing a specific or particular. It can be used with both singular and plural nouns.
  • Example: This is the lake that is listed in Ramsar sites.
  • Adjective: Adjectives are part of speech that is used to describe a noun or pronoun.
  • Example: blue room.
  • Preposition: Preposition is a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause.
  • Subject-verb agreement: It states that if the subject is singular then the verb will be singular and if the subject is plural then the verb is plural.
83

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

At the eleventh hour

  1. ((a))

    at the last possible moment

  2. ((b))

    to appear suddenly without warning

  3. ((c))

    something of very high quality

  4. ((d))

    someone who gets up early in the morning

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

at the last possible moment

The correct answer is 'At the last possible moment'.

Key Points

  • 'At the eleventh hour' is an idiomatic phrase that means the last possible moment for doing something. (कुछ करने का अंतिम संभव क्षण)
  • Example: We only received the signatures at the eleventh hour.
  • Thus, from the above-given explanation, we can say that the correct answer is option 1.
84

A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative.

She was their ______ to the outside world for almost two years.

  1. ((a))

    connection

  2. ((b))

    connects

  3. ((c))

    connecting

  4. ((d))

    connect

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

connection

The correct answer is 'connection'.

Key Points

  • Here, In the given sentence, 'their' is a possessive adjective.
  • Possessive Adjective: A possessive adjective sits before a noun (or a pronoun) to show who or what owns it. They are my, your, his, her, its, our, their, and whose.
  • Thus, 'their' will be succeeded by a noun, and out of all the options the noun is mentioned in option 1 i.e. 'connection'.

Therefore, the correct sentence is: She was their connection to the outside world for almost two years.

85

A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative.

______ you like some tea?

  1. ((a))

    Could

  2. ((b))

    Does

  3. ((c))

    Would

  4. ((d))

    Shall

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Would

The correct answer is 'Would'.

Key Points

  • Modal verb:  A modal is a helping verb that is usually used with another verb to express ideas such as possibility, necessity and permission.
  • To make polite requests and offers model verb 'would' is used in the sentence.
  • Example:
  • Hi, I would like the crab cakes.
  • Would you mind passing the jelly?
  • Thus, from the above-given explanation, it is clear that 'would' will be used in the blank.

Therefore, the correct answer is: 'Would you like some tea?'

86

In the given question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Choose the correctly spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Akquire

  2. ((b))

    Acquire

  3. ((c))

    Equire

  4. ((d))

    Ackuire

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Acquire

The correct answer is 'Acquire'.

Key Points

  • Let's explore the options:
  • Akquire: There is no such word in English or we can say there is some mistake in the spelling of the given option.
  • Acquire: It is correctly spelt and it means to get or buy something
  • Example: He acquired the firm in 2008.
  • Equire: There is no such word in English or we can say that there is some mistake in the spelling of the given option.
  • Ackuire: There is no such word in English or we can say that there is some mistake in the spelling of the given option.
  • Thus, we can say that the correct answer is option 2.
87

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.

P: an innovative

Q: dance choreographer

R: shiamik is

S: and popular

  1. ((a))

    SRQP

  2. ((b))

    PQRS

  3. ((c))

    RPSQ

  4. ((d))

    PRSQ

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

RPSQ

The correct answer is 'RPSQ'.

Key Points

  • Statement R will be the first in sequence as it is introducing the subject of the sentence i.e. 'Shiamik'.
  • Statement P will follow Statement R as it states the quality of the subject.
  • Statement S will follow statement P as it states another quality and connects the quality i.e. mentioned in the statement P with the conjunction 'and'.
  • Statement Q will be the last part.

Therefore, the correct sequence is: RPSQ

  • Sequence:
  • R: shiamik is
  • P: an innovative
  • S: and popular
  • Q: dance choreographer
88

Choose the word that means the same as the given word.

AWARENESS

  1. ((a))

    Join

  2. ((b))

    Ignorance

  3. ((c))

    Stupidity

  4. ((d))

    Alertness

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Alertness

The correct answer is 'Alertness'.

Key Points

  • Let's explore the meaning of the given word and the marked word:
  • Awareness: knowledge and understanding of a particular activity, subject, etc. (जागरूकता)
  • Example:  Recent campaigns have led to a dramatic increase in awareness of environmental issues.
  • Alertness: the state of being ready to see, understand, and act in a particular situation
  • ExampleI think a short nap works better than coffee to restore mental alertness. (चौकसी)
  • Thus, from the above-given explanation, we can say that both 'Alertness' and 'Awareness' are synonyms to each other.
  • Therefore, the correct answer is option 4.

Additional Information

  • Let's explore the meaning of the other given option:
WordMeaningExample
Join  (शामिल होना)to connect or fasten things togetherA long suspension bridge joins the two islands.
Ignorance (अज्ञान)lack of knowledge, understanding, or information about somethingPublic ignorance about the disease is still a cause for concern.
Stupidity (मूर्खता)the state of being silly or unwiseIt was sheer stupidity to refuse at the price they were offering.
89

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.

How amused everyone (1) / would be if they (2) / knows what really happened (3) / No error (4)

  1. ((a))

    knows what really happened

  2. ((b))

    How amused everyone

  3. ((c))

    No error

  4. ((d))

    would be if they

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

knows what really happened

The correct answer is 'knows what really happened' 

Key Points

  • The error lies in the incorrect usage of the verb 'knows'.
  • 'Knows' needs to be replaced with 'know'.
  • The subject of the sentence i.e. 'they' is plural and therefore, will require a plural verb i.e. 'know', according to subject-verb agreement.
  • Thus, the correct answer is option 1.

Therefore, the correct answer is: 'How amused everyone would be if they know what really happened.'

Additional Information

  • Subject-verb agreement: It states that if the subject is singular then the verb will be singular and if the subject is plural then the verb will also be plural.
  • Example: 
  • He is going to Mumbai.
  • They are going to Mumbai.
90

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.

P: throwing a log

Q: the poet regrets

R: withdrawing snake

S: of wood at the

  1. ((a))

    RQSP

  2. ((b))

    PQRS

  3. ((c))

    QPSR

  4. ((d))

    PSQR

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

QPSR

The correct answer is 'QPSR'.

Key Points

  • Statement Q will be the first in sequence as it is introducing the subject of the sentence i.e. 'Poet'.
  • Statement P will follow Statement Q as it states the reason of regret of the poet.
  • Statement S will follow statement P as it describes the type of log that was thrown by the poet.
  • Statement R will be the last part.

Therefore, the correct sequence is: QPSR

  • Sequence:
  • Q: the poet regrets
  • P: throwing a log
  • S: of wood at the
  • R: withdrawing snake
91

In the given question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Choose the correctly spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Cematery

  2. ((b))

    Semetary

  3. ((c))

    Cemetery

  4. ((d))

    Cemetary

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Cemetery

The correct answer is 'Cemetery'.

Key Points

  • Let's explore the given options:
  • Cematery: There is no such word in English or we can say that there is some mistake in the spelling of the given option.
  • Semetary: There is no such word in English or we can say that there is some mistake in the spelling of the given option.
  • Cemetery:  It is correctly spelt and it means an area of ground in which dead bodies are buried. 
  • Example: His father is buried in the cemetery on the hill.
  • Cemetary: There is no such word in English or we can say that there is some mistake in the spelling of the given option.
  • Thus, from the above-given explanation, we can say that the correct answer is option 3.
92

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.

GRIM

  1. ((a))

    Accurate

  2. ((b))

    Bleak

  3. ((c))

    Civilized

  4. ((d))

    Pleasant

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Pleasant

The correct answer is 'Pleasant'.

Key Points

  • Let's explore the meaning of the given option and the marked option:
  • Grim: worried and serious or sad
  • Example: Her face was grim as she told them the bad news.
  • Pleasant: enjoyable, attractive, friendly, or easy to like.
  • Example: Harold did his best to be pleasant to the old man.
  • Thus, from the above-given explanation, we can say that 'Pleasant' is opposite in meaning to the given word 'Grim'.
  • Therefore, the correct answer is option 4.

Additional Information 

  • Let's explore the other given option:
WordMeaningExample
Accuratecorrect, exact, and without any mistakesThe figures they have used are just not accurate.
Bleakwithout hopeWith no job, the future looked bleak.
Civilizedpolite and behave in a calm and reasonable wayLet's discuss this like civilized people (= politely and calmly).
93

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

Madhubani paintings (is) popular all over India

  1. ((a))

    have

  2. ((b))

    are

  3. ((c))

    will

  4. ((d))

    No improvement

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

are

The correct answer is 'are'.

Key Points

  • The error lies in the incorrect usage of the auxiliary verb 'is'.
  • 'Is' needs to be replaced with 'are'.
  • Here, in the sentence the subject i.e. 'Madhubani paintings' is plural, therefore, it will be succeeded by a plural verb i.e. 'are', according to subject-verb agreement.

Therefore, the correct sentence is: 'Madhubani paintings are popular all over India.'

Additional Information

  • Subject-verb agreement: It states that if the subject is singular then it will be succeeded by a singular verb and if the subject is plural then it will be succeeded by a plural verb. 
  • Example:
  • He is planning a trip to Lakshadweep.
  • They are planning a trip to Lakshadweep.
  • Auxiliary verb: Auxiliary verb is a verb used in forming the tenses, moods, and voices of other verbs such as 'is/are', 'has/have', etc.
94

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

Never before had we (entering) the Principal’s office.

  1. ((a))

    No improvement

  2. ((b))

    enters

  3. ((c))

    entered

  4. ((d))

    enter

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

entered

The correct answer is 'entered'.

Key Points

  • The error lies in the incorrect usage of the present participle 'entering'.
  • 'Entering' needs to be replaced with 'Entered'.
  • The auxiliary verb 'had' is succeeded by the past participle of the verb i.e. the third form of the verb.
  • This, the correct answer is option 3.

Therefore, the correct sentence is 'Never before had we entered the Principal's office.'

Additional Information 

  • Auxiliary verb: A verb used in forming the tenses, moods, and voices of other verbs such as 'is/are', 'has/have', etc.
  • Present participle: Present participle is the form of a verb, ending in -ing in English, which is used in forming continuous tenses.
  • Past participle: A past participle is formed from a verb and modifies a noun, noun phrase, verb, or verb phrase. A past participle most often ends in –ed. Because it is used to express actions that have already happened, it takes the past tense form.
95

Choose the word that can substitute the given sentence.

One who does not express himself freely

  1. ((a))

    Henpeck

  2. ((b))

    Introvert

  3. ((c))

    Iconoclast

  4. ((d))

    Extrovert

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Introvert

The correct answer is 'Introvert'.

Key Points

  • Let's explore the meaning of the marked word.
  • Introvert: a person who prefers calm environments, limits social engagement, or embraces a greater than average preference for solitude.
  • Example: The music students here are a very introvert lot.
  • Thus, from the above-given explanation, we can say that the correct answer is option 2.

Additional Information

  • Let's explore the meaning of the other options:
WordMeaningExample
Henpeck(of a woman) continually criticize and give orders to (her husband or male partner).I don't feel it's my place to henpeck him about it
Iconoclasta person who strongly opposes generally accepted beliefs and traditionsRogers, an iconoclast in architecture, is sometimes described as putting the insides of buildings on the outside.
Extrovertan energetic person who enjoys being with other peopleMost sales people are extroverts.

Read the following information carefully and answer the given questions.

Leadership is getting things done through people. Leadership is required because someone has to point the way and that the same person has to ensure that everyone concerned gets there. The most familiar saying about leadership is that 'leaders are born not made'. Like all cliches, there is some truth in it, although, it cannot be taken literally. There are many successful leaders around who demonstrated their abilities at an early age and have never looked back since. They have natural talents and although, they may not have actually been born with them, these talents have been fostered by their upbringing and experiences at school, university or in the armed forces. Their charisma, inspirational qualities and ways of handling people combine to produce a person about whom everyone says he's a natural leader. Effective leaders start with same natural talents and then they build on them. They are good at observing how to do it and how not to do it. They learn from their experience and they keep on learning.

96

Why can it not always be said that 'leaders are born, not made'?

  1. ((a))

    Many have been fostered by their upbringing and environment.

  2. ((b))

    It cannot be taken literally everytime.

  3. ((c))

    The saying loses its importance in some situations.

  4. ((d))

    Leaders are not always born with leadership qualities.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Many have been fostered by their upbringing and environment.

The correct answer is 'Many have been fostered by their upbringing and environment.'

Key Points

  • Let's refer to the following lines of the passage:
  • The most familiar saying about leadership is that 'leaders are born not made'. Like all cliches, there is some truth in it, although, it cannot be taken literally. There are many successful leaders around who demonstrated their abilities at an early age and have never looked back since. They have natural talents and although, they may not have actually been born with them, these talents have been fostered by their upbringing and experiences at school, university or in the armed forces.
  • Thus, from above we can say that the correct answer is option 1.
97

What combine together to produce a natural leader?

  1. ((a))

    Role of heredity and environment

  2. ((b))

    Charisma, inspirational qualities and ways of handling people

  3. ((c))

    Zeal to lead people even when they do not desire.

  4. ((d))

    Born talents for good observation of successful leader

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Charisma, inspirational qualities and ways of handling people

The correct answer is 'Charisma, inspirational qualities and ways of handling people'.

Key Points

  • let's refer to the following lines of the passage:
  • Their charisma, inspirational qualities and ways of handling people combine to produce a person about whom everyone says he's a natural leader.
  • Thus, from above we can refer that the correct answer is option 2.
98

How do effective leaders learn?

  1. ((a))

    Through their upbringing

  2. ((b))

    Through their own experience

  3. ((c))

    By observing other leaders

  4. ((d))

    Their followers

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Through their own experience

The correct answer is 'Through their own experience'.

Key Points

  • Let's refer to the following lines of the passage:
  • Effective leaders start with same natural talents and then they build on them. They are good at observing how to do it and how not to do it. They learn from their experience and they keep on learning.
  • Thus, from above we can refer that the correct answer is option 2.
99

According to the passage, what is leadership?

  1. ((a))

    Never to look back for support or help.

  2. ((b))

    Telling people what is meant by success.

  3. ((c))

    Give direction and follow people.

  4. ((d))

    Being able to achieve goals with the help of people.

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Being able to achieve goals with the help of people.

The correct answer is 'Being able to achieve goals with the help of people.'

Key Points

  • Let's refer to the following lines in the passage.
  • Leadership is getting things done through people. Leadership is required because someone has to point the way and that the same person has to ensure that everyone concerned gets there.
  • Thus, from above, we can refer that the correct answer is option 4.
100

Which word from the passage means the same as well known?

  1. ((a))

    Establish

  2. ((b))

    Familiar

  3. ((c))

    Concerned

  4. ((d))

    Experiences

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Familiar

The correct answer is 'Familiar'.

Key Points

  • Let's explore the meaning of the given word and the marked word.
  • Well known: known by a lot of people
  • Example: It’s a well-known fact that smoking can cause lung cancer.
  • Familiar:  well known from long or close association.
  • Example: The signs of drug addiction are familiar to most doctors.
  • Thus, from the above-given explanation, it is clear that both 'Familiar' and 'Well known' are synonyms to each other.
  • Therefore, the correct answer is option 2**.**

Additional Information

  • Let's explore the meaning of the other given options:
WordMeaningExample
Establishto discover or get proof of somethingBefore we take any action we must establish the facts/truth.
ConcernedworriedHe was concerned to hear that two of his trusted workers were leaving.
Experiences(the process of getting) knowledge or skill from doing, seeing, or feeling thingsDo you have any experience of working with kids?

Discipline 1 (20 questions)

101

Which of the following is/are a tool(s) of thinking?

I. Mind maps

II. Cognitive Research Trust (CoRT)

III. Concepts

  1. ((a))

    Both I and II 

  2. ((b))

    Both I and III 

  3. ((c))

    Both II and III 

  4. ((d))

    I, II and III

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

I, II and III

Key Points

  • Thinking tools are instruments that are designed to enhance different aspects of thinking in individuals for crucial cognitive development.
  • It helps individuals to generate and use innovative ideas more systemically and effectively.
  • A Thinking Tool is an instrument that can help us in using our minds systematically and effectively.
  • With the use of thinking tools, the intended ideas will be arranged more systematically, clearly, and easy to be understood.

Important Points

The four main tools of thinking are :

  1. Mind maps
  2. CoRT
  3. Concepts
  4. Questioning

Concept: 

  • They are general ideas that we use to identify and organize our experiences.
  • Words are the vocabulary of language; Concepts are the vocabulary of thought.

Structure of Concepts:

  • Sign – word/symbol that names the concept.
  • Reference – examples of the concept
  • Properties – qualities that all examples of the concept share in common.

​​Cognitive Research Trust (CoRT)

  • It is a tool to assess the implementation of higher-order thinking skills in the teaching-learning process.
  • It is designed to enhance different aspects of thinking in students for crucial cognitive development.

Mind maps

  • Mind maps are diagrams that visually organize information. It was developed by Tony Buzan.
  • It makes both the left and right brain work and thinks.
  • The information is organized on the mind map in order of the importance of concepts.
  • Some of the applications of mind mapping are note-taking, brainstorming sessions, studying, etc.

Hence, we conclude that all the above points are thinking tools.

102

How many life skills are there?

  1. ((a))

    9

  2. ((b))

    10

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    6

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

10

World Health Organization has defined life skills as, "the abilities for adaptive and positive behavior that enable individuals to deal effectively with the demands and challenges of everyday life".

Important Points

There are many such skills, but core life skills include the ability to The Ten core Life Skills as laid down by WHO are:

  • Communication
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Empathy
  • Self-Awareness
  • Problem-Solving
  • Decision Making
  • Creativity
  • Critical Thinking
  • Coping with Stress
  • Coping with Emotion

Additional Information

There are ten core skills that are broadly divided into three general categories i.e. Thinking skills, Social skills, and Emotional skills.

  • Thinking Skills:
  • ​Creative thinking: Creative thinking helps us respond adaptively and flexibly in our everyday life situations. It is about looking beyond our direct experience, exploring available alternatives, and the various consequences of our actions or non-action. Creative thinking is a novel way of seeking to do things that is characteristic of four components- fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration.
  • Critical thinking: It enables us to analyze information and experience objectively and assess the factors that influence the way we think and act.
  • Decision making: It helps us to deal constructively with decisions about our lives.
  • Problem-solving: These skills empower us not only to control our problems but can turn them into opportunities.
  • Social Skills:
  • ​Self Awareness: It is the ability to understand our strengths, weaknesses, values, outlook character, our needs, desires, aspirations, ourselves, feelings e.g. I like myself even though I am imperfect.
  • Effective communication: It is the ability to express, both verbally and nonverbally, in ways that are culturally acceptable.
  • Interpersonal relationship skills: It helps relate with people in a positive way. It also means being able to make and maintain friendly relationships, which can be of great importance to our mental and social well-being. It may also mean being able to end relationships constructively.
  • Empathy is the ability to be sensitive to another person’s solution, as in the case of AIDS sufferers, or people with mental illnesses, who may be stigmatized and ostracized by the very people they depend upon for support.
  • Emotional Skills:
  • ​Coping with emotions: It involves recognizing emotions within us and others, being aware of how emotions influence behavior, and being able to respond to emotions appropriately.
  • Coping with stress: It means recognizing the sources of stress in our lives, recognizing how this affects us, and acting in ways that help us control our levels of stress, by changing our environment or lifestyle and learning how to relax.

Hence, there are 10 core Life skills.

103

Which of the following is/are negative non-verbal reinforcement(s)?

I. Nods and smiles

II. Expression of annoyance

III. Expression of impatience

IV. Sneering

  1. ((a))

    II, III and IV

  2. ((b))

    I, II and III

  3. ((c))

    I, III and IV

  4. ((d))

    I, II, III and IV

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

II, III and IV

Conditioning is the process of modifying one’s behaviour with the help of some preparation or training.

Key Points

Operant conditioning:

  • It is based on reinforcement and punishment.
  • For example, parents reinforce their kid to study well, and if he does not, he is punished or else he is offered a bicycle.
  • Both reinforcement and punishment are of two types: Positive and Negative

Types of Reinforcement: In operant conditioning, two kinds of reinforcements have been described - positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement.

Positive reinforcement is the presentation of a stimulus that, when added to a situation, increases the probability of a response to occur. For example, praise, rewards, tokens, etc. 

  • Positive verbal reinforcement: Following a pupil’s answer, the teacher verbally indicates pleasures at the pupil’s response by the use of words like ‘Good’, ‘Fair’, ‘Excellent’, ‘Correct’, etc.
  • Positive non-verbal reinforcement: It includes Nods and smiles, Teacher’s friendly movements towards pupils, Teacher’s friendly look, Teacher writing student’s response on the blackboard.

Important Points

Negative reinforcement: which is the termination of an unpleasant stimulus (aversive stimulus - such as inconvenient environment, isolation, etc.) that, when taken away from a situation, also increases the probability of a response to occur. 

  • Negative Verbal- This includes comments like ‘No’, ‘Wrong’, ‘No good’, ‘poor’, ‘of course not’, etc.
  • Negative Non-Verbal- This comprises gestures like sneering, frowning, expression of annoyance, impatience, etc. Non-verbal negative reinforcement refers to strengthening acceptable responses or behaviour.

Additional Information

Punishment: 

  • on the other hand, is the presentation of an unpleasant stimulus (such as reprimand), that decreases the probability that a response will occur.
  • Another form of punishment attempts to decrease behaviour by taking away a pleasant or reinforcing stimulus.
  • This type of punishment is commonly used by teachers when they remove students from class activities or even the class until students are ready to demonstrate proper behaviour.

Hence, we conclude that all the above points are non-verbal negative reinforcements except nods and smiles.

104

Which of the following is true about impact of colonialism in India?

  1. ((a))

    India became largest importer of raw cotton

  2. ((b))

    Creation of jobs for weavers

  3. ((c))

    Foreign goods were given free entry in India

  4. ((d))

    Indian goods were made tax free when sent out

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Foreign goods were given free entry in India

Colonialism is the practice of ruling or controlling another nation by the dominant nation.

Key Points

The main purpose behind this decision was to make India a major market for British goods and raw materials.

  • With the impact of colonialism, foreign goods were given free entry in India.
  • It was for the extraction of economic benefits from the colony.
  • The global expansion of British colonialism between the 18th and the 19th centuries is different in several important ways from the expansionism and colonialism of previous centuries.
  • British colonialism continued to grow steadily in the 18th and 19th centuries.
  • Along with the rise of the Industrial Revolution, there was a shift in the strategy of trade with the colonial world.
  • Instead of being primarily buyers of colonial products as in the past, the industrializing nations increasingly became sellers in search of markets for the growing volume of their machine-produced goods.
  • Spices, sugar, and slaves became relatively less important with the advancement of industrialization, and rising demand for raw materials for industry (e.g., cotton, wool, vegetable oils, jute) and food for the swelling industrial areas (wheat, tea, coffee, cocoa, meat, butter).
  • Raw cotton for the textile in Britain during the industrial revolution needed to be imported from the colony at a cheap rate and sell the finished product in the colonial world at a high margin.

Hence, we can conclude that with the impact of colonialism, foreign goods were given free entry in India.

105

What function is performed by education in every society?

I. To socialize the members of society and transmit the culture to the next generation

II. To fulfill society’s needs pertaining to human resource

  1. ((a))

    Only II

  2. ((b))

    Neither I nor II

  3. ((c))

    Both I and II

  4. ((d))

    Only I

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Both I and II

The word education comes from the Latin word "Educare" which means to mold or to train.

  • It is more concerned with the upbringing of a child to give him knowledge, skills, morals, values, by enriching his personality and by helping him in holistic development.
  • Education is a lifelong process that modifies the behaviour and personality of an individual.

Key Points

Functions of education in every society:

  • In every country, the main objective of education is to develop such an educational system that provides opportunities to develop talents and skills which are needed throughout their life, to its citizens.
  • The highest function of education is to bring about an integrated individual who is capable of dealing with life as a whole.
  • Its other function is to create new rules by altering the old rules which were promoting the orthodox thinking of the society.
  • The right kind of education consists in understanding the child as he is without imposing upon him being an ideal of what we think he should be.
  • Unify people in an organized unit.
  • Socialize the members of society and transmit the culture to the next generation
  • Help to acquire quality personality traits.
  • Create a sense of solidarity among individuals.
  • Develop the innate potentialities of an individual.
  • Fulfills society's needs pertaining to human resources.
  • Transmit belief, norms, culture to the next generation.

Hence, we conclude that both the points are performed by education in every society.

106

Which of the following techniques can be used for improving the power of thinking?

I. Models of teaching

II. Remedial teaching and instruction

III. Curriculum development

IV. Evaluation and diagnosis

  1. ((a))

    I, III and IV

  2. ((b))

    I, II and III

  3. ((c))

    I, II, III and IV

  4. ((d))

    II, III and IV

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

I, II, III and IV

Education is the process of human development.

Key Points

  • Thinking is the mental process of manipulating information to draw a conclusion or to generate ideas.
  • Intellectual or mental development is possible by improving the power of thinking. For improving the thinking process, the teacher should try to understand his students and the devices for better thinking.
  • Teaching and instructions are planned and organized for improving the power of thinking.

Important Points 

The following are the devices or techniques used for improving the power of thinking. 

  1. Mind mapping
  2. Picture reading
  3. Models of teaching
  4. Open-ended questions
  5. Curriculum development
  6. Evaluation and diagnosis
  7. Problem-solving activities
  8. Remedial teaching and instruction

Hence, we conclude that all the above points can be used for improving the power of thinking.

107

The function of education is to create human beings who are integrated and therefore they are ______.

  1. ((a))

    rich

  2. ((b))

    noteworthy

  3. ((c))

    fools

  4. ((d))

    intelligent

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

intelligent

Education is not merely acquiring knowledge, gathering and correlating facts, it is to see the significance of life as a whole. But the whole cannot be approached through the part.

Important Points

  • Education is not merely confined to an institution to achieve certain goals rather it is a lifelong process that modifies the behavior and personality of an individual.
  • The function of education is to create human beings who are integrated and therefore intelligent.
  • Here, intelligence is not about degrees and certificates rather it is about the ability of a person to reason and think to solve a problem/task.
  • Education seeks to develop the innate potentialities of an individual in a nourishing environment and includes all the experiences an individual receives throughout life.
  • We may take degrees and be mechanically efficient without being intelligent.
  • Intelligence is not mere information, it is not derived from books, nor does it consist of clever self-defensive responses and aggressive assertions.
  • One who has not studied may be more intelligent than the learned.
  • We have made examinations and degrees the criterion of intelligence and have developed cunning minds that avoid vital human issues.
  • Intelligence is the capacity to perceive the essential, the what is; and to awaken this capacity, in oneself and others, is education.

Hence, we conclude that the function of education is to create human beings who are integrated and therefore they are intelligent.

108

The main parties contributing to the success of educational reforms are first of all the local communities. Which of the following is not part of local communities?

  1. ((a))

    Parents

  2. ((b))

    Government

  3. ((c))

    School head

  4. ((d))

    Teachers

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Government

As we know, community helps continue and furtherance social values, cultures, traditions, religions, faith, and language.

Key Points

  • In addition to that, it also helps in promoting education. as it is the overall context in which children live and learn and apply what we have taught to them.
  • Community includes the parents, guardians of our students, other members of families, neighbors, and others who live near the school.

Important Points

  • According to Delor Commission (1996) – the main parties contributing to the success of educational reforms are first of all the local community (A local community is a group of people living in a common area, sharing common norms, religions, values, and customs.) including parents, the school head, and teachers.
  • Educational reform is a phenomenon whereby several plans and movements are executed to bring major improvements to the existing education system
  • The countries where educational reforms have been successful are those where parents, teachers, and local communities show determined and sustained commitments backed up by continued dialogue and technical and financial assistance.
  • It is obvious that the local community plays a very paramount role in any successful reform strategy**.**
  • The government is not a part of the local community as it is a public authority for the effective governance of the organized community, state, or country.

Hence, we conclude that the Government is not part of local communities.

109

Which of the following problems can arise due to non-use of a child’s native language?

I. Alienation

II. Non-participation

III. Large scale dropout

  1. ((a))

    I, II and III

  2. ((b))

    Only III

  3. ((c))

    II and III

  4. ((d))

    I and II

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

I, II and III

Teaching the learners in their native language leads to better academic performance and makes learning easy in the natural environment.

Key Points

  • It develops self-confidence and self-esteem in the child and makes them feel a sense of belongingness.
  • Primary education is primarily language education and language is not merely a component of culture, but also the carrier of culture.
  • Therefore, home language assumes importance in understanding the cultural background of the learning child.
  • Emphasis should be given to the use of mother tongue as the school language.

Important Points

The non-use of the child's native language will cause many problems, which are as follows:

  • Alienation
  • Non-participation
  • Large scale dropout
  • Lack of self-confidence
  • Dependency on the teacher
  • Limited learning environment

Hence, we conclude that the non-use of a child’s native language capabilities resulted in alienation, non-participation, discontinuation, and large-scale dropout from the school system.

110

Which of the following is/are principle(s) of growth and development?

I. Development never follows a pattern

II. Principle of individual difference

III. Principle of integration

IV. Development proceeds from general to specific responses

  1. ((a))

    II, III and IV

  2. ((b))

    I, II, III and IV

  3. ((c))

    I, II and III

  4. ((d))

    I, III and IV

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

II, III and IV

Growth and Development: 

  • ‘Growth’, which refers to an increase in weight, height (length), and changes in body proportions. Growth takes place in the physical aspect only. It refers to quantitative changes e.g. it is possible to measure how tall a child has grown over a specific period of time.
  • The term ‘development’ refers to qualitative changes in an individual such as a change in personality or other mental and emotional aspects. However, very often growth and development are used interchangeably.

Key Points

Growth and Development Follows:-

  • Principle of Continuity: Development follows the principle of continuity which starts with conception and ends with death. It is a never-ending process in life.
  • Principle of Individual Differences: It says that every individual is unique in himself/herself as the heredity and environmental factors make him/her different from others.
  • Principle of Generality to Specificity:  The development process starts with general responses shown by the child as s/he passes through the later stages s/ he starts exhibiting specific behaviours.
  • Principle of Interrelation: The development of an individual is reflected through the balanced interrelation of all the aspects of life. Development in any aspect affects the other aspect also.
  • Principle of Interaction: The principle of interaction suggests that an individual is the product of heredity and environment. In other words, the interaction takes place within and outside forces of the child.
  • Principle of Differentiation in Rate: Differentiation in the rate indicates that individuals differ in the rate of development. There is a difference in the rate of development in girls and boys like girls grow faster than boys at the early stage of development.
  • Principle of Integration: The principle of Integration refers to the integration of various aspects of development like physical, mental, emotional, social and moral.
  • Principle of Predictability: Development is predictable i.e. with the help of the uniformity of the pattern and sequence of development, we can predict the behaviour to a great extent of a child in one or more aspects in a particular stage of her/his growth and development.
  • Principle of Sequentiality: It states that every individual although exhibit difference in change, follow the same sequence of change.
  • The Cephalocaudal tendency exhibits that the development proceeds in the longitudinal direction i.e. from head to foot. That is the reason why the child first gains control overhead before s/he starts walking.
  • Proximodistal tendency proceeds from near to the distant and from parts of the body near the centre develop first then the extremities. Therefore the child in the earlier stage of development exercises on the fundamental muscles rather than the smaller muscles or fine motor skills.

Hence, from the above-mentioned points, it becomes clear that the given points II, III and IV are related to Growth and Development.

111

Which of the following can be a way for involving community?

I. Monitoring the attendance by community representatives

II. Teaching vocational skill to students with support from the community

  1. ((a))

    Only II

  2. ((b))

    Neither I nor II

  3. ((c))

    Both I and II

  4. ((d))

    Only I

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Both I and II

A community is a group of people living in a particular area, sharing common norms, religions, values, and customs. Community is a valuable teaching-learning resource and has a maximum scope of social development of the learner.

Key Points

  • Community participation was regarded as a fundamental requirement for improving the entire education system and creating an appropriate framework for accountability at each level of administration.
  • The shift took place from community development to community participation or empowering the people or the grass root democracy.
  • It was emphasized in policy documents that the people need to have power in the decision-making process.
  • The community should be involved in the activities of schools, in the planning of school education at village/ward, block, and district level.

 

The community can be involved in different ways:

  • Participation in the surveys for out of school children, awareness building campaigns on the issue of child labour, enrolment drives
  • Participation in the school mapping exercise, location of the school, availability of schooling infrastructures like building, classrooms, toilets and drinking water facility
  • Involvement through the contribution of money, materials, and labour
  • Involvement through ‘attendance’ (e.g. at parents’ meetings at school),
  • Visiting schools to monitor hygiene and teaching/learning in the classroom, discuss pupil’s performance with teachers
  • Involvement through consultation on a particular issue like how to improve the infrastructure or teaching methodology
  • Participation in the delivery of a service, teaching when the teacher is absent or teaching vocational skills/ music to the students;
  • Monitoring the attendance of children, regularity of teachers;
  • Monitoring the incentives like free textbooks, uniform reach to the students,
  • Monitoring the regularity and quality of mid-day meals.
  • Providing facts and experiences of community people to students.
  • Taking school to the community through field trips and survey methods.
  • Inviting doctors, farmers, and others as the community's human resource in schools.

Hence, we conclude that both points can be ways for involving the community.

112

Which of the following is NOT one of those important factors which have been identified by a psychologist that influence creativity?

  1. ((a))

    Creative problem approach

  2. ((b))

    Creative person approach

  3. ((c))

    Creative product approach

  4. ((d))

    Creative process approach

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Creative problem approach

Creativity is the phenomenon whereby imaginative and original ideas are turned into reality. It relates to divergent thinking that refers to a way of solving problems by more than one approach.

Key Points

  • Most of the children are born creative, but they gradually lose their creative potential, as they grow up.
  • It is the environment that comprises parents, teachers, textbooks, examinations, the school climate, and influences creativity negatively rather than positively.
  • This happens due to the conditioning of the mind rigidly and sensitively.

There are four main factors, also called the 4 P's of creativity, are identified by psychologists that influence creativity.

 

These important factors are as follows:

PERSON- The Person is the entrepreneur. The entrepreneurs use their skills, creative abilities, and motivation to create the Product. - Does the creative person approach implies how the person is,? who is creative,? what are the personality characteristics that have helped him/her in being creative, etc?. - The creativity intelligence distinction has been one of the factors that have been worked on.
PRODUCT- Product is built by the Person and is the result of the creative process. It is an innovation. - The creative products are easily available for evaluation and are physically seen or heard. - To find out which one is more creative requires good evaluation criteria. - The originality of a creative product is to be assessed from two points of view: one from the point of view of a person and another from the point of view of society or both. - These can be evaluated but it has to be time-specific. - The radio which had a lot of importance at that time does not have it today.
PRESS- Press represents the environment in which the Person operates to create the Product. - The creative situation approach is another way creative’s have been influenced. Some common factors which have emerged are remembered unhappiness in childhood, extraordinary respect by the parent for the child, early sanction to explore the ideas and universe to make decisions, lack of closeness between parents and the child, emphasis on developing individual code of conduct, the experience of frequently moving from place to place or culture to culture or country to country, which developed more independence, some sort of shyness, isolation, and solitariness in childhood and adolescence, absence of pressures to establish prematurely his professional identity, etc.
PROCESS- The Process refers to the procedure used by the Person to develop the Product. - The creative process is how people think. The steps of creative thinking have been mentioned earlier, but time cannot be fixed for a student. - “A” will have flash now,” B” may have flashed tomorrow. The preparation of each student differs from the other, as he/she might have read epics, novels, short stories, etc.
113

______ is a process through which community transact or educate their members about the norms and values of the society.

  1. ((a))

    Social empowerment

  2. ((b))

    Social stratification

  3. ((c))

    Politicization

  4. ((d))

    Socialization

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Socialization

 

  • Socialization is a process by which an individual becomes a member of society through a mechanism of interaction.
  • Its purpose is to prepare individuals for future roles.
  • Socialization is the process through which community transacts or educate their members about the norms and values of society.
  • It is the act of internalizing the manners, culture, attitudes, and customs of the society to be socially acceptable.
  • Socialization controls the teaching-learning process to achieve the personality development of every single child.

Hence, it becomes clear that Socialization is a process through which community transacts or educate their members about the norms and values of society.

Additional Information

Social empowermentIt refers to the development of a sense of awareness and autonomy in the context of social relationships.
Social stratificationIt refers to the division of society on the basis of income, caste, power, social status, etc.
PoliticizationIt refers to the process of becoming political in character.
114

Education was put in concurrent list through which constitutional amendment?

  1. ((a))

    44

  2. ((b))

    42

  3. ((c))

    41

  4. ((d))

    43

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

42

 

  • The legislative section of the Indian constitution is divided into three lists including union, state and concurrent list.
  • In beginning, the Indian constitution had defined 'education' as a subject of state matter but in 1976, it was transferred to the concurrent list through the enactment of the 42nd amendment.

All three lists of the constitution:

UNION LISTSTATE LISTCONCURRENT LIST
Has subjects of National importance.Has subjects of local and state importance.Has subjects of common interest both to Centre and State
Union alone can make laws.State Govt. alone can make laws.Both the Centre and State can frame laws.
Defence, Banking, Currency, Foreign affairs and communicationPolice, trade,  commerce agriculture and irrigation.Education, Forest, Trade Union, Marriage, Adoption and Succession.

 

Hence, we can say that Education was put on the concurrent list through the enactment of the 42nd amendment.

115

Which of the following is NOT a general characteristic of an Introvert according to Carl Jung?

  1. ((a))

    Rather reserved

  2. ((b))

    Easily embarrassed

  3. ((c))

    Neglectful of ailments and personal belongings

  4. ((d))

    Lacking in flexibility

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Neglectful of ailments and personal belongings

Carl Gustav Jung, a Swiss psychologist, has proposed the concepts of "introvert" and "extrovert" in his 'theory of personality.

Key Points

  • He defined an introvert as a person who focuses his attention on his own feelings and ideas, on the other hand, an extrovert is a person who focuses his attention on the outside world.
  • According to Jung, mental activity takes four dominant forms: sensation, thinking, intuition and feeling.
  • Thinking and feeling are polar opposite and both tendencies are always present in the individual at the same time.
  • If his or her dominant mental activity is thinking, the individual’s unconscious tends towards feeling. Similarly, sensing and intuition are opposite.
  • Both are operative in the individual at the same time.

 

Characteristics of an introvert:

  • Submissive
  • Scrupulous
  • Introspective
  • Reserved
  • Easily embarrassed
  • Learn through observation
  • Prefers working independently, etc.
  • Lacks flexibility with people
  • Not popular with people.
  • Better at writing than at speech.
  • Inclined to worry.
  • Easily embarrassed
  • More influenced by subjective feeling.
  • Careful of ailments and personal belongings.

Hence, we conclude that Neglectful of ailments and personal belongings is not a general characteristic of an Introvert according to Carl Jung.

116

Who considered “Society as a system of usage and procedures, of authority and mutual aid, of many groupings and divisions, of controls of human behaviour and of liberties”?

  1. ((a))

    MacIver and Page

  2. ((b))

    E.L. Thorndike

  3. ((c))

    Ballord

  4. ((d))

    Bandura

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Answer: ((a))

MacIver and Page

The term “society” is rooted in the Latin word societas, which means friend and ally.

 

  • The terms are used to describe a relation or interaction among a group.
  • The concept of society is defined by a large number of thinkers-sociologists, social anthropologists, and other social scientists.
  • Among these definitions mostly follow two ways as the basic unit in society- the first is ‘social action’ and another is ‘interaction’.
  • American sociologists MacIver and Page consider, “society as a system of usage and procedures, of authority and mutual aid, of many groupings and divisions, of controls of human behavior and liberties”.
  • They advocate five main factors including psychological, technological, cultural, physical, and biological to bring social change.
  • Hence, we can see society as a large group of people who interact with each other, share the same culture, territory, and way of life.

Additional Information

E.L. ThorndikeAn American psychologist, the propounder of "Trial & Error Theory", has developed three primary laws of learning that lead to development.
J.G. BallardAn English novelist who advocates the new wave of science fiction and used his novels as laboratories for humanity.
Albert BanduraThe propounder of "Observational Learning Theory" focuses on the importance of observation and imitation in the learning of new behavior.

Hence, American sociologists MacIver and Page consider, “society as a system of usage and procedures, of authority and mutual aid, of many groupings and divisions, of controls of human behavior and liberties”.

117

Which of the following type of discipline is developed as a revolt against the authoritarian discipline many adults had been subjected to during their childhood?

  1. ((a))

    Authoritarian discipline

  2. ((b))

    Democratic discipline

  3. ((c))

    Motivational discipline

  4. ((d))

    Permissive discipline

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Permissive discipline

The role of discipline is to teach children to behave per the expectations of their age. Throughout babyhood, babies begin to make correct specific responses to specific situations at home as well as in the neighborhood.

Key Points

  • When strict discipline is followed, involving emphasis on punishment for wrongdoing even very young babies can be forced into a pattern of behavior.
  • Punishment for wrong behavior and rewarding with approval and affection for appropriate behavior will begin the education of values and moral standards in babyhood.
  • Disciplining is society’s way of teaching children the moral behavior approved by the social group

 

  • Permissive discipline: developed as a revolt against the authoritarian discipline many adults had been subjected to during their childhood.
  • The philosophy here is that children would learn from the consequences of their acts how to behave in the socially approved way.
  • Consequently, children were not taught rules, they were not punished for willful breaking of rules, nor were they rewarded for behaving in a socially approved way.

Additional Information

Authoritarian discipline: goes with the saying “to spare the rod means spoiling the child.”

  • Here, parents, caretakers, teachers, etc. establish rules and tell the children that they are expected to adhere to them. No attempts are made to explain why these rules are made and why the children adhere to them.
  • If children fail to adhere to them, they are punished

Democratic discipline: These primarily emphasize the rights of the child to know why rules are made and to have an opportunity to express their opinion. Children understand and abide by them.

  • Here punishment is made to fit the crime, in the sense that the punishment is related to the misdeed.
  • Similarly, rewards are given in the form of praise and social recognition.
  • The democratic discipline combines the level of demand and responsiveness in an effective way, thus makes children independent, self-reliant, and well-behaved.

Hence, it is concluded that the above statement is related to permissive discipline.

118

Which of the following Cognitive Research Trust (CoRT) tool allows the individuals to choose from a number of different possibilities and alternatives?

  1. ((a))

    Plus, Minus, Interesting (PMI)

  2. ((b))

    Alternatives, Possibilities, Choices (APC)

  3. ((c))

    Consider All Factors (CAF)

  4. ((d))

    First Important Priorities (FIP)

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

First Important Priorities (FIP)

Cognitive Research Trust (CoRT) is a tool to assess the implementation of higher-order thinking skills in the teaching-learning process. It is designed to enhance different aspects of thinking in students for crucial cognitive development.

First Importance Priorities (FIP) is the CoRT tool that allows the individual to choose from a number of different possibilities and alternatives. It is about giving priority to an idea to deal with a situation for positive consequences.

All CoRT thinking tools are:

CoRT Thinking Tools
CAF: Consider All Factors
FIP: First Important Priorities
PMI: Plus, Minus, Interesting (ideas)
APC: Alternatives, Possibilities, Choices
OPV: Other People’s Views
AGO: Aims, Goals, Objectives (purpose)
C & S: Consequence and Sequel
119

Which of the following is NOT a non-standardized test or subjective method of assessing personality?

  1. ((a))

    Sociometry

  2. ((b))

    Graphology

  3. ((c))

    Score Card

  4. ((d))

    Anecdotal Records

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Graphology

Methods of assessment are broadly classified as (i) Objective methods(ii)

subjective methods and (iii) Projective methods

Key Points

  • Firstly, methods and techniques are also categorized as standardized and non-standardized.
  • There are self-reporting methods in which the person to be assessed, reports about himself.
  • Such methods include autobiography, interviews, questionnaires, etc., and personal inventory.
  • Secondly, there are rating techniques in which assessment is done based on what others say about an individual.
  • Such methods include all types of rating scales, biographies, case history, etc. Thirdly, we use behavioural measures in which the actual behaviour of the individual in real life situations is observed.
  • Fourthly, there are projective techniques that use the reactions of the person to imaginative situations involving fantasy.
  • Lastly, there are machines and technical instruments with which we can assess some personality variables.

 

 

SociometryIt presents a graphical representation of social links that a person has. It evaluates the relationship between people within a society or group.
ScorecardIt refers to a statistical report to measure the achievement and progress of an individual towards a specific goal.
Anecdotal RecordsIt is an observation that is written in a form of a story to provide information regarding a student's character development over the period.

Additional Information

Graphology is the analysis of an individual's handwriting to evaluate the psychological state and personality characteristics of that individual. So, it is not a standardized test or subjective method of assessing personality.

Hence, we conclude that Graphology is NOT a non-standardized test or subjective method of assessing personality.

120

Which of the following abilities form creativity according to Guilford and Torrance?

I. Fluency

II. Interdependency

III. Persistency

IV. Originality

  1. ((a))

    II, III and IV

  2. ((b))

    I, II, III and IV

  3. ((c))

    I, II and III

  4. ((d))

    I, III and IV

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

I, III and IV

E.P. Torrance has created the 'Torrance Test of Creative Thinking' based on J.P. Guilford's work.

  • They related creativity to divergent thinking which refers to a way of solving problems with more than one approach.
  • It is a creative process that includes **brainstorming, imagination, and box thinking.**​

Key Points

According to them, the following abilities form creativity:

Guilford and Torrance were the first psychologists to assess creativity. They found that many abilities are put together from creativity. They are

    1. Fluency: The ability to think of a large number of responses.
    1. Flexibility: The ability to think of different types of responses.
    1. Originality: The ability to think cleverly and uncommonly.
    1. Inquisitiveness: The ability to raise several questions out of curiosity.
    1. Persistency: The ability to continue with the problem, even though you are failing long.
    1. Elaboration: The ability to add details to the given situation or problem at hand.

Hence, we conclude that interdependency is not an ability from creativity according to Guilford and Torrance.

Discipline 2 (20 questions)

121

According to RTE Act, a teacher will spend minimum ______ in teaching including preparation hours in a week.

  1. ((a))

    60 hours

  2. ((b))

    45 hours

  3. ((c))

    75 hours

  4. ((d))

    30 hours

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

45 hours

The Right to Education Act commonly known as RTE Act 2009 is an act that aims to provide free and compulsory education to all children between the age of 6 to 14 years in India under Article 21A of the Indian Constitution.

Key Points

  • No child shall be held back, expelled or required to pass a board examination until the completion of elementary education.
  • According to the RTE Act, a teacher will spend a minimum of 45 hours in teaching including preparation hours in a week, and will be prohibited from the practice of private tuition.
  • Twenty-five percent reservation for economically disadvantaged communities in admission to Class I in all private schools is to be done.

The RTE Act provides for the:

  • Right of children to free and compulsory education till completion of elementary education in a neighborhood school.
  • It makes provisions for a non-admitted child to be admitted to an age-appropriate class.
  • It lays down the norms and standards relating inter alia to Pupil Teacher Ratios (PTRs), buildings and infrastructure, school-working days, teacher-working hours.

Therefore, according to the RTE Act, a teacher will spend a minimum of 45 hours in teaching including preparation hours in a week.

122

Which types of intelligence according to Gardener enables individuals to communicate?

  1. ((a))

    Bodily kinaesthetic

  2. ((b))

    Linguistic

  3. ((c))

    Musical

  4. ((d))

    Visual spatial

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Linguistic

Theory of Multiple Intelligence is propounded by an American psychologist 'Howard Gardner'. This theory proposed that Intelligence can't be tied to a single domain, it is of several kinds rather than dominated by a general factor.

Key Points His theory described 8 different kinds of intelligence in which 'linguistic intelligence' is related to an individual's communication skill. It refers to the learner's ability to receive and produce spoken and written language.

All eight kinds of intelligence are:

123

Which of the following is/are the characteristics of an effective method of teaching and learning?

I. Matches the mental ability and needs of the students

II. Develops critical thinking of the children

III. Provides a scope for development of life skills in children

  1. ((a))

    II and III

  2. ((b))

    I and II

  3. ((c))

    I and III

  4. ((d))

    I, II and III

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

I, II and III

Effective method of the teaching-learning process makes learning fun and burden-free to help students in attaining better academic outcomes and many more achievement in all aspects of Development.

Characteristics of an effective method of teaching:

  • Provides quality experiences
  • Matches the student's mental activity
  • Addresses the diverse needs of students
  • Develops critical thinking and brainstorming
  • Emphasizes the active involvement of students
  • Ensures the development of life-long learning skills

Hence, we conclude that all the above points are the characteristics of an effective method of teaching and learning.

124

Which of the following is true about present education?

I. It is concerned with outward efficiency.

II. It develops the man as a whole.

  1. ((a))

    Neither I nor II

  2. ((b))

    Only I

  3. ((c))

    Only II

  4. ((d))

    Both I and II

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Only I

Education is a lifelong process that modifies the behaviour and personality of individuals thus develops them as a whole. There are some shortcomings in the present education system:

  • Present education is concerned with outward efficiency, meaning that it focuses on preparing students for the workforce and for success in society. This is evident in the emphasis on standardized testing, which measures students' ability to recall facts and information.
  • However, present education does not necessarily develop man as a whole. This is because it often neglects the development of students' creativity, critical thinking skills, and emotional intelligence.
  • The present education system implies that education is confined to an institution to achieve certain goals.
  • It measures education in terms of degrees and certificates to produce professionals like engineers, doctors, etc.

Hence, we conclude that present education is concerned with outward efficiency.

125

Which of the following factors influence the actual teaching-learning processes and practices?

I. Role of teachers

II. Beliefs and assumption

III. Modes of evaluation

IV. Processes of classroom interaction

  1. ((a))

    II, III and IV

  2. ((b))

    I, II, III and IV

  3. ((c))

    I, II and III

  4. ((d))

    I, III and IV

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

I, II, III and IV

The teaching-learning process is a process related to the effective transmission of knowledge and skills to an individual. It limits or enhances the ways the learners learn and assimilate concepts and ideas. Factors that influence the actual teaching-learning process:

  • Role of teachers
  • Mode of evaluation
  • Ability and maturation
  • Beliefs and assumptions of the teacher
  • Readiness and willingness
  • Physical health of learners
  • Positive Atmospheric conditions
  • Classroom interactive environment

Hence, we conclude that all the above points are factors  that influence the actual teaching-learning processes and practices

126

What should a teacher keep in mind while making lesson plans to encourage discovery learning in his/her students?

I. The content of the lesson plan should be the responses of the students.

II. The lesson plan should be developed from a previously determined logical structure.

  1. ((a))

    Only II

  2. ((b))

    Neither I nor II

  3. ((c))

    Both I and II

  4. ((d))

    Only I

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Both I and II

The Lesson Plan refers to the outline of the lesson prepared by the teacher to bring forward the lesson in a coherent way. It starts with introductory questions to activate learner's previous knowledge and connects the new knowledge with the previous one.

Key Points To encourage discovery learning in students, a teacher should keep the following points in mind while making lesson plans:

I. The content of the lesson plan should be the responses of the students.

  • This means that the lesson plan should be designed to elicit active participation and engagement from the students. The teacher should create opportunities for students to explore and discover knowledge on their own, rather than simply providing them with information. The lesson plan should include activities, discussions, and tasks that encourage students to think critically, ask questions, and investigate concepts independently or collaboratively.

II. The lesson plan should be developed from a previously determined logical structure.

  • While discovery learning encourages student exploration, it is still important to have a logical structure guiding the lesson plan. The teacher should consider the learning objectives and outcomes they want to achieve through the lesson. A well-organized structure helps provide a framework for students to navigate through the learning process effectively. It can include a sequence of activities or tasks that gradually build upon each other, ensuring a coherent and progressive learning experience.

Hence, given these points, the correct answer would be Both I and II

127

Who said, “A project is a whole-hearted purposeful activity proceeding in a social environment”?

  1. ((a))

    E. L. Thorndike

  2. ((b))

    Dr. William Head Kilpatric

  3. ((c))

    Ballord

  4. ((d))

    John Alford Stevenson

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Dr. William Head Kilpatric

The above-mentioned statement was stated by W.H. Killpatric who developed the 'project method of education' with the joint contribution of John Dewey.

It refers to the active participation of students by working in a group and applying practical knowledge to complete a project. It promotes active learning by association and mutual co-operation of a group of peers.

E. L. ThorndikeAn American psychologist, the propounder of "Trial & Error Theory", has developed three primary laws of learning that leads to the development
J. G. BallardAn English novelist who advocates the new wave of science fiction and used his novels as laboratories for humanity.
J. A. StevensonAn author of the book 'project method of teaching' which is mainly about the shortcomings of this method.

 

Hence, we conclude that the above statement is said by Dr. William Head Kilpatric.

128

______ exhibits a basic level of order, but the teacher still struggles to maintain it.

  1. ((a))

    Adequate classroom environment

  2. ((b))

    Orderly restrictive learning environment

  3. ((c))

    Orderly enabling learning environment

  4. ((d))

    Dysfunctional classroom environment

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Answer: ((a))

Adequate classroom environment

Meaningful learning occurs in an environment that is free of distraction and disruption.

Positive learning environment introduces a new dimension to the educational experiences beyond the textbook, making learning more constant and enlivening.

There are four categories of classroom environment including dysfunctional, adequate, orderly restrictive and orderly enabling/flexible environment, in which adequate classroom environment exhibits the basic level of order for meaningful learning, but the teacher still struggles to maintain it.

4 kinds of classroom environments

  • Dysfunctional – Teacher and Students struggle for control. Feeling is uneasy, difficult to sustain academic work.
  • Adequate – Basic level of order to accomplish some academic work. Still tension, interruptions are common.
  • Orderly-restrictive – Run smoothly, highly managed. Routines are tight. Limited range of instructional strategies.
  • Orderly-flexible – Run smoothly, characterizes by loose (not loose) structures. Wide range of instructional strategies and classroom routines.

Hence, we conclude that an Adequate classroom environment exhibits a basic level of order, but the teacher still struggles to maintain it.

129

“English language continues to play an important role in India”. What is/are the reason(s) behind this statement?

I. English is the language for commerce.

II. Proficiency in English is the marker of a dignified and distinct personality.

III. English is used as a medium of education.

  1. ((a))

    I and III

  2. ((b))

    I, II and III

  3. ((c))

    II and III

  4. ((d))

    Only II

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

I, II and III

English is used as an important language in India and plays a vital role in many fields. One-third of the Indian schools were English medium between 1970 and 1980. English continues to play an important role in India, even today. The reasons for this are as follows:

  • Important books and most of the resource material are written in English.
  • English is the language for commerce.
  • Proficiency in English is the marker of a dignified and distinct personality.
  • English is used as a medium of education.
  • World-over development in science, technology agriculture, and business use English as the medium of communication.
  • At an international level, English has an important status. It is also spoken and understood in most countries of the world.
  • English occupies an important position at a governmental level. States use their regional languages for purposes of official work, but English aids them in communicating with each other
130

When a child is made to demonstrate ______, as normal occurring behaviours, then we say that the behaviour modification has taken place in the child.

  1. ((a))

    elicited behaviour

  2. ((b))

    emitted behaviour

  3. ((c))

    both elicited behaviour and emitted behaviour

  4. ((d))

    Neither elicited behaviour nor emitted behaviour

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

both elicited behaviour and emitted behaviour

Learning is a comprehensive process which refers to a change in behaviour, knowledge and skill as a result of practice and experience.

Behaviour modification is the main purpose of learning as learning modifies the behaviour and personality of an individual. It includes all the experiences an individual receives throughout life.

Here both the elicited and emitted behaviour are correct regarding normal occurring of behaviour modification in the child.

Have a look for a better understanding:

  • Elicited behaviour: It refers to acquiring behaviour by simply behaving in a related manner, not by copying others.
  • Emitted behaviour: It refers to a natural and independent behaviour that is not influenced by any stimuli.

Hence, we conclude that both the elicited and emitted behaviour are correct regarding normal occurring of behaviour modification in the child.

131

Which of the following is/are the limitations of using learner-centered approach in classroom?

I. Difficult to increase the achievement level of all the students on an average within a limited period of time

II. It requires teachers who are very sensitive to the needs of the students

  1. ((a))

    Only I

  2. ((b))

    Neither I nor II

  3. ((c))

    Only II

  4. ((d))

    Both I and II

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Both I and II

The learner-centred approach of teaching puts learners in the centre and gives primacy to children's experiences and needs. It strongly believes that when children are given the freedom to work at their own pace, they develop the ability to assimilate the concepts efficiently.

Instead of Being a successful approach to teaching, it too has some limitations which are as follows:

  • Makes learning a time taking process
  • Difficult to achieve curriculum targets within time
  • Requires special skilled teachers for effective learning
  • Difficult to achieve student's achievement level in a short period
  • Requires very sensible teachers for addressing the needs of students
  • Sometimes student's independency affects the classroom environment negatively

Hence, we conclude that both the points are limitations of teaching learner-centred education.

132

The process of striking a balance between accommodation and assimilation is called ______ and is very important in Piaget’s theory of Cognitive Development.

I. Adaptation

II. Equilibration

  1. ((a))

    Only I

  2. ((b))

    Both I and II

  3. ((c))

    Only II

  4. ((d))

    Neither I nor II

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Only II

According to Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development, assimilation, accommodation, and equilibrium are the ways through which children integrate new experiences into already existing cognition structures (schema). 

  • It is the process of finding equilibrium/balance by assimilating new information in the existing schema and later accommodating it to fit successfully.
  • The process of equilibration explains the way the child moves from one stage of thought to another.

Piaget’s Key Concepts:

  • Schema: A representation in the mind of a set of ideas or actions which go together.
  • Assimilation: The process of taking in information into our previously existing schemas.
  • Accommodation: Involves altering existing ideas or schemas as a result of new experiences.
  • Equilibration: A mechanism that assists children in achieving a balance between assimilation and accommodation.
  • He believed that learning is a lasting change in behaviour due to the acquisitions that result from experience and this learning process occurs at gradual levels, as the existence of previous mental structures built through individual (assimilation and accommodation) are necessary for the adaptation of a coherent system through a balancing self-regulating.

Hence, from the above-mentioned points, it becomes clear that Equilibration is the process of striking a balance between accommodation and assimilation.

133

Which of the following statement regarding the learning-centered approach is/are correct?

I. It is basically learner-centered but includes teachers in the process of learning in a classroom situation.

II. It helps students acquire competency in skill areas and creates lifelong learners.

  1. ((a))

    Only II

  2. ((b))

    Only I

  3. ((c))

    Neither I nor II

  4. ((d))

    Both I and II

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Both I and II

The learner-centred approach of teaching puts learners in the centre and gives primacy to children's experiences and needs. It strongly believes that when children are given the freedom to work at their own pace, they develop the ability to assimilate the concepts efficiently.

Key PointsSalient features of learning centred approach:

  • Gives primacy to children's experiences and needs.
  • Gives children the freedom to work at their own pace.
  • Includes teachers in the process to facilitate effective learning.
  • Provides ample opportunities to the children to foster their own strategy of learning.
  • Develops the competency in critical thinking, brainstorming and lifelong learning skills.

Hence, we can say that statement regarding learning-centred approach is/are correct.

134

According to Lev Vygotsky, through which of the following stages does a child progresses in developing language functions?

I. Egocentric speech

II. Social speech

III. Inner speech

  1. ((a))

    I and III

  2. ((b))

    I and II

  3. ((c))

    II and III

  4. ((d))

    I, II and III

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

I, II and III

Lev Vygotsky, the famous Russian psychologist, adds two elements in his theory of cognitive development.

He stresses the impact of culture and language on the cognitive development. According to him, without culture, our intellectual functioning is limited to apelike, elementary mental functions.

In his words, intensive interaction with the elements of culture and a healthy language development, we become capable of higher mental functions involved in thinking, reasoning, remembering and so on.

Key PointsFurther Vygotsky states that a child progresses through three stages in developing language functions: i.

1) Social (External) Speech (before age 3 or 4 years)

It is used largely to control others or to express simple concepts.

2) Egocentric Speech (3 – 7 years)

It is mostly talking about self and is usually spoken out loud. It has a role in controlling and directing the child’s own behaviour

3)  Inner Speech (above 7 years)

It is marked by unspoken verbalizations that control thought and behaviour. Vygotsky argues strongly for language related activities in schools and inclusion of cultural elements in the curricular interactions in and outside of the classroom

Hence, it could be concluded that I, II and III are correct.

Hint

  • Jean Piaget has used the term Egocentric speech. According to Piaget, the egocentric child (age 3 to 5) assumes that other people see, hear, and feel exactly the same as the child does.
135

Which of the following features does all Cooperative learning lessons have?

I. Students work in groups to master academic materials

II. Groups are heterogeneous consisting of high, average and low achievers

III. Reward systems are group-oriented rather than individually oriented

  1. ((a))

    I and II

  2. ((b))

    I, II and III

  3. ((c))

    I and III

  4. ((d))

    II and III

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

I, II and III

Cooperative learning refers to a heterogeneous group where students with different abilities work collaboratively to achieve learning outcomes. It develops critical thinking, brainstorming, communication and life-long learning skills.

Features of cooperative learning lessons:

  • Face to face interaction
  • Positive interdependence
  • Variety of learning activities
  • Group-oriented reward system
  • Heterogeneous group of mixed abilities
  • Group learning to master academic materials

Hence, we conclude that all statements about collaborative learning are correct.

136

Which of the following is the first rule for Hindi Sound system?

I. If a word starts with a consonant cluster and the first consonant is / p /, then the consonants that can cluster with / p / are / y /, / r /, / l / and / v / only and none else.

II. Not more than 4 consonantal sounds can precede a vowel in the word-initial position.

  1. ((a))

    Only I

  2. ((b))

    Both I and II

  3. ((c))

    Only II

  4. ((d))

    Neither I or II

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only I

In an Indian speech, the influence of mother-tongue is consciously or unconsciously exhibited. We can observe the influence of mother-tongue in somebody's language while he is speaking something. 

  • The extent to which the mother-tongue of individual influences and manipulates his language learning can not be ignored and completely visible during the careful observation of his way of using language.

Important Points

  • It is essential to concentrate on Hindi sounds especially, to understand their influence on learning other languages.
  • Rule 1: The first rule for the Hindi sound system is that 'if a word starts with a consonant cluster and the first consonant is /p/, then the consonants that can cluster with /p/ are /y/, /r/, /l/ and /v/ only and none else.
  • Rule 2:
  • Not more than 4 consonantal sounds can precede a vowel in the word-initial position.
  • If 3 consonant sounds occur in a cluster then we have to arrange them in a row. 
  • Let’s refer to consonantal sounds as C1, C2, and C3.
  • C1 can only be /s/ sound
  • C2 can only be /p/, /t/ and /k/
  • C3 can only be /y/, /r/, /l/ and / v/ sounds
  • It should be clear to you how well organized and systematic is the rule system of a language at the level of sounds.

Thus, we can conclude that the first statement is the first rule in the Hindi sound system.

137

Which of the following statement regarding learning by doing/participation is correct?

I. It promotes self-learning and self-assessment.

II. It gives real experience of solving real-life problems.

III. It is a way of combining thinking and reasoning with the practical act of manipulating objects for solving a problem.

  1. ((a))

    I and II

  2. ((b))

    I and III

  3. ((c))

    II and III

  4. ((d))

    I, II and III

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

I, II and III

John Dewey is a great philosopher, educationist and thinker of the modern age. John Dewey’s concept of education is based upon the Philosophy of Pragmatism. He has proposed the concept of 'learning by doing'.

  • It emphasizes that reality must be experienced and students must interact with their environment in order to adapt and learn.
  • It promotes self-learning and self-assessment and gives real experience of solving real-life problems.
  • It is a way of combining thinking and reasoning with the practical act of manipulating objects for solving a problem.
  • He advocates that learning by doing ensures the development of self-learning skills, emotional growth, physical coordination, and cognition as they gain knowledge by engaging with the contents and objects and gains real experience in real-life situations.

Hence, we conclude that all the statements are correct.

138

In different languages, the number of consonants vary from 8-10 to ______.

  1. ((a))

    40 - 50

  2. ((b))

    65 - 75

  3. ((c))

    90 - 100

  4. ((d))

    60 - 65

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

40 - 50

Consonant is the non-vowel sounds which are articulated with complete or partial blockage of the vocal tract. In different languages number of consonants vary from 8-10 to 40-50 because one language may make use of a consonant dimension which other languages do not. 

We describe and identify consonants briefly by using a three-term label indicating voicing, place of articulation, manner of articulation.

  • As regards voicing, consonants are classified into voiced and voiceless. In the case of voiced consonants, the vocal cords vibrate while in case of voiceless consonants, the vocal cords do not vibrate at the time of producing the sounds.
  • Regarding the Place of Articulation, consonants are divided into bilabial, dental, labio-dental, alveolar, post-alveolar, palatal, velar, glottal etc. On the basis of the articulatory points at which the articulators actually touch or are at their closest.
  • Regarding the Manner of Articulation, consonants can be divided into stops, fricatives, affricates, nasals, rolls, laterals, frictionless continuants etc. depending on the type of obstruction caused by the narrowing or closure of the articulators.

Hence, we conclude that in different languages, the number of consonants vary from 8-10 to 40 - 50.

139

Which of the following imitative behaviour involves acquiring new behaviour as a result of observing a model?

  1. ((a))

    Eliciting effect

  2. ((b))

    Inhibitory effect

  3. ((c))

    Dis-inhibitory effect

  4. ((d))

    Modelling effect

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Modelling effect

Albert Bandura, a psychologist, has proposed the concept of "modelling effect" in his "Observational Learning Theory". Modelling effect refers to the imitative behaviour that involves acquiring new behaviour as a result of observing a model. It focuses on the importance of observation and imitation in the learning of behaviour, knowledge, attitudes and values.

Additional Facts:

Eliciting EffectIt refers to acquiring behaviour by simply behaving in a related manner, not by copying others.
Inhibitory EffectIt refers to the conscious or unconscious restraint that suppresses the impulse or desire.
Dis-inhibitory EffectIt refers to acquiring previously inhibited, deviant behavior as a result of observation.

 

Hence, we conclude that Modelling effect involves acquiring new behaviour as a result of observing a model.

140

Which learning method is observed when students from different schools are working together over the internet on a shared assignment?

  1. ((a))

    Learning centred learning

  2. ((b))

    Cooperative learning

  3. ((c))

    Learner centred learning

  4. ((d))

    Collaborative learning

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Collaborative learning

Collaborative learning method: It is an important educational approach to the teaching-learning process that emphasized the active involvement of teams of students to complete an assignment or task. It helps learners to gain quality experience and develops critical thinking, brainstorming, communication and life-long learning skill in them while working in a group. It could be observed when students from different schools work together over the internet on a shared assignment.

 

Learning centred leaningIt refers to the involvement of learners in specially designed learning activities with the teacher's support to develop self-learning skills.
Cooperative learningIt refers to a heterogeneous group where students work collaboratively to achieve learning outcomes.
Learner-centred learningIt refers to put learners in the centre of the teaching-learning process and gives primacy to children's experiences and needs.

Discipline 3 (20 questions)

141

Pre-number concepts of matching, sorting, comparing, ordering and subsidizing develop during pre-school years i.e. before the age of ______ years.

  1. ((a))

    9

  2. ((b))

    12

  3. ((c))

    10

  4. ((d))

    6

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

6

The three basic groups of mathematical concepts that are essential in all topics included in the mathematics curriculum at the elementary school level are number and operations on numbers, spatial thinking and measurement.

  • Development of Number Concepts: Usually counting is considered as the first step of introducing number concepts. And in most of the children admitted to class I know the number names, at least up to 10 mostly through rote methods. But, for effective learning of number concepts, the children need to acquire some preliminary concepts called the pre-number concepts.
  • Pre-number concepts: These concepts can be developed in children during the preschool years. i.e. before attaining 6-7 years of age (before the concrete operation stage). Matching, Sorting, Comparing, Ordering and Subitizing can be used for this purpose.
  • Number Concepts: Counting, recognising and using numerals correctly, comparing numbers and operations on numbers are considered as important milestones in the development of number concepts
  • Development of Measurement Concepts: The work of Piaget has made a significant contribution to the understanding of the development of measurement concepts in the child. Piaget identifies two processes upon which the measurement process is dependent.
  • Conservation: It is the understanding that something stays the same in quantity even when its appearance changes.
  • Transitivity: If A = B and B = C, then A = C.
  • Development of Spatial Thinking:
  • When the child has passed around three and a half years of age, he can distinguish between the closed and open figures.
  • Around 7 to 8 years of age, the child becomes able to differentiate between similar shapes such as squares, rectangles and rhombus correctly.
  • But it is not until the child reaches 10 years old, he/she is able to name the figures correctly and it is not until a year or two older than this that he/she could distinguish the presentation of 3D objects from those of the 2D figures.

Hence, we conclude that Pre-number concepts can be developed in children before attaining 6 years of age.

142

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.

Earthly

  1. ((a))

    heavenly

  2. ((b))

    inclined

  3. ((c))

    praise

  4. ((d))

    actual

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

heavenly

The word 'earthly' refers to "related to earth or human life". So, it is most opposite in meaning to the word 'heavenly' which refers to "related to heaven".

WORDSANTONYMS
Inclined: Willingness to do something.Reluctant, Unwilling
Praise: Appreciate or admire someone.Criticize, Condemn
Actual: existing in reality.Notional, Hypothetical
143

Which of the following stages of Kohlberg of moral judgement share many features with Piaget’s stages?

  1. ((a))

    Stage 2, Stage 3 and Stage 5

  2. ((b))

    Stage 1, Stage 2 and Stage 3

  3. ((c))

    Stage 2, Stage 4 and Stage 6 

  4. ((d))

    Stage 1, Stage 4 and Stage 5

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Stage 1, Stage 2 and Stage 3

Piaget was the first person to give a theory on Moral Development. Later, taking inspiration from Piaget, Kohlberg gave his moral development theory.

Key Points

The following were the similarities between Piaget and Kohlberg:

  • Stage 1: Obedience and punishment (based on avoiding punishment, a focus on the consequences of actions, rather than intentions; intrinsic deference to authority) of Kohlberg is similar to Imminent justice (Wrongdoing invariably leads to punishment) which comes under Heteronomous​ Morality given by Jean Piaget.
  • Stage 2: Individualism & exchange orientation- This stage of moral development may be called the discipline of artificial consequences imposed by adults. Moral development at this stage is controlled by an external authority. Rewards and punishments regulate moral development. This is similar to Moral Relativism which comes under Autonomous Morality given by Jean Piaget.
  • Stage 3: Good Boy - Nice Girl Orientation: (behavior driven by social approval): At this stage, there is the morality of cooperation with peers or equals. This stage is regulated by reciprocity which implies, ‘we should not do to others what will be offensive to us’. Conformity with the group becomes imperative at this stage. This is related to the Heteronomous Morality given by Jean Piaget.

Hence, we conclude that stages 1, 2, and 3 of Kohlberg have many similar characteristics to Piaget's Moral Development Stages.

144

Which of the following processes are involved in problem-solving?

I. Comparing

II. Inferring

III. Classification of objects and data

IV. Using trial and error

  1. ((a))

    I and II

  2. ((b))

    I, II, III and IV

  3. ((c))

    II, III and IV 

  4. ((d))

    I and III

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

I, II, III and IV

Problem-solving is a learner-centred approach that emphasizes learner's active involvement in the learning process for meaningful learning. Processes involved in problem-solving:

  • Inferring
  • Identifying
  • Comparing
  • Classification of objects and data.
  • Using trial and error.
  • Selection of a solution.
  • Implementation of the solution.
  • Evaluation of outcome.

Hence, we conclude that all the above points are necessary in problem-solving.

145

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

She was late for the class (at) Monday.

  1. ((a))

    to

  2. ((b))

    in

  3. ((c))

    No improvement 

  4. ((d))

    on

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

on

Preposition refers to a word used before a noun or pronoun to connect it with another word in a sentence. Eg- on, in, at, of, under, etc.

  • Here in this line, the preposition 'at' is incorrect in the context.
  • The use of the preposition 'on' will be right here as 'on' is used to specify days and dates while 'at' is used to indicate specific 'time'.

So, the correct sentence would be 'She was late for the class on Monday'.

146

Choose the word that means the same as the given word.

Pardon

  1. ((a))

    Condemn

  2. ((b))

    Durable

  3. ((c))

    Ability

  4. ((d))

    Excuse

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Excuse

The correct answer is 'Excuse'.

Key Points

  • The word 'Pardon' refers to "the act of forgiving a person or an error".
  • Excuse- forgive (someone) for a fault or offence
  • Hence, it is the most similar in meaning to the word 'excuse'.

Additional Information

  • Let's look at the other given options-
  • Condemn: criticize
  • Durable: enduring
  • Ability: talent, skill
147

A terminating and a non-terminating and recurring decimal each represents a _______.

I. Rational number

II. Irrational number

  1. ((a))

    Only Rational number 

  2. ((b))

    Both Rational and Irrational number

  3. ((c))

    Neither Rational nor Irrational number 

  4. ((d))

    Only Irrational number

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only Rational number 

A terminating, non-terminating and recurring/repeating decimal each represents a 'rational number'. A rational number is a real number that can be written in the form of a ratio (a:b) or fraction (ab\dfrac{a}{b}). Eg- 1:5, 32\dfrac{3}{2}.

Note: Irrational numbers are those numbers whose perfect root is not a natural number. Eg- √5, √2.

Have a look for further information:

Terminating DecimalsRepeating Decimals
- Terminating decimals are decimals that contain a finite number of digits. - Examples: - 36.8 - 0.125 - 4.5- Repeating decimals are decimals that contain an infinite number of digits. - Examples: - 0.333 - 7.689689
Non-Terminating Decimals While expressing a fraction into a decimal by the division method. If the division process continues indefinitely, and zero remainder is never obtained then such a decimal is called Non-Terminating Decimal OR A non- terminating decimal is a decimal never repeats, Example: 0.076923…, 0.05882352.....
148

To find out the place value of any digit present at the hundredth place of a number, we have to multiply that digit by ______.

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    10

  3. ((c))

    100

  4. ((d))

    1000

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

100

Place value is the value represented by a digit based on its place or position in a specific number. Note that:

  • To find out the place value of any digit present at the hundredth place of a number, we have to multiply that digit by 100 because each place has a value of 10 to the power number of times the place to its right.
  • For eg: 2365
  • Place value of 3 is 3 × 102 or 3 × 100 = 300

Hence, we conclude that to find out the place value of any digit present at the hundredth place of a number, we have to multiply that digit by 100.

149

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

To blue one’s money

  1. ((a))

    Overcome

  2. ((b))

    Be involved in

  3. ((c))

    Make progress

  4. ((d))

    To spend all one's money wastefully

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

To spend all one's money wastefully

The correct answer is- 'To spend all one's money wastefully'

Key Points 

  • To blue one's money refers to waste money by unwise spending. (नासमझ खर्च करके पैसा बर्बाद करना)
  • For example, He was not happy with the way the organization had blued student's money.

Hence, we conclude that to blue one’s money means to spend all one's money wastefully.

150

In different countries, which of the following are the two major systems of standard measuring units?

I. The metric system

II. The British or imperial system

III. The calculation system

  1. ((a))

    I and II

  2. ((b))

    I and III

  3. ((c))

    I, II and III

  4. ((d))

    II and III

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

I and II

A standard unit of measurement refers to the unit adopted conventionally to measure a particular quantity. There are two major systems of the standard measuring unit are:

  • The Metric System: This internationally recognized system of measurement uses meter, litre, and gram to measure length, capacity, and weight respectively.
  • The British or Imperial System: This traditional system of measurement uses foot, pound, second to measure length, mass and time respectively.

Hence, we conclude that both the above units are standard measuring units.

151

Which of the following is/are the problems in teaching and learning of mathematics?

I. Crude assessment

II. Lack of interest

III. Inadequate teacher preparation

  1. ((a))

    I and III

  2. ((b))

    II and III

  3. ((c))

    I, II and III

  4. ((d))

    Only II

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

I, II and III

Mathematics is a branch of science which deals with counting, calculating, and studying numbers, shapes, and structures.

  • It is the study of numbers, shape, quantity, and patterns.
  • It relies on logic and connects learning with children's day-to-day life.

Key Points 

Problems in Teaching and Learning of Mathematics:

  • Lack of practice - If the students will not do enough practice and revision then they tend to forget what they already learned and also they can face difficulty in learning new mathematical concepts which require higher reasoning skills.
  • Crude assessment - It is one of the barriers of teaching-learning in mathematics as it tends to emphasize only the computational skills of students instead of focusing on conceptual understanding.
  • Lack of teaching aids - If the teacher is unable to use or desirably doesn't use good teaching aids in the teaching-learning process then he is not making the learning process interesting and unique for students which may affect their performance.
  • Sense of fear and failure - A good mathematics teacher is the one who removes the sense of fear and failure among students while learning mathematics so that they can learn without being hesitant. The students need to be interested, curious, and active while learning otherwise learning will not effectively take place.
  • Lack of interest - The students need to be interested, curious, and active while learning otherwise learning will not effectively take place.
  • Inadequate teacher preparation - The teacher should prepare well his lesson plan, the teaching aids to be used, and the goals and objectives to be achieved throughout the whole process of the teaching-learning process.
  • Lack of pedagogical knowledge of teachers - Also, a teacher needs to be well aware of the needs, desires, and interests of the students so that the learning process can be made interesting for them.

Hence, it can be concluded that from the above-mentioned options, Crude Assessment, Lack of Interest, and Inadequate Teacher Preparation are the major problems in teaching and learning mathematics.

152

While teaching the concept of fractions to students of VI-grade, a teacher performed the following task: Distributed few pieces of paper (circular, rectangular shape) and thread to all the students and ask them to divide them into two parts. The students may divide the paper/thread either into equal or unequal parts. The above scenario indicates which sequential phase of 5 E’s learning model?

  1. ((a))

    Evaluation phase

  2. ((b))

    Elaboration phase

  3. ((c))

    Explanation phase 

  4. ((d))

    Engagement phase

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Answer: ((d))

Engagement phase

The 5 E's learning model, developed by 'Rodger Bybee' is an instructional model based on five stages which are engaging, exploration, explanation, elaboration, and evaluation.

  • This constructivist model of learning ensures the active involvement of learners in the teaching-learning process.

Key Points

The 5 E's learning model is briefly explained below:

Engagement phase- The students are engaged in the classroom through different learning tasks. - This learning task may be an activity, showing any surprising event, peculiar examples, etc., where students will get an opportunity to relate their previous knowledge with the existing ideas. - In this phase, the teacher basically involves the students in the learning process.
Exploration Phase- The students here directly involve with the phenomena and materials through various activities in which they learn by doing themselves. - It involves exposing the students to different experiences that develop a grounding of experiences with the phenomenon. - The teacher act as a facilitator, providing materials and guiding the students to focus on the activities.
Explanation Phase- The learner begins to put the abstract experience and clarify their misconception through discussion in the classroom. - The teacher will explain the concept only after students have got common experiences through collaboration. - The degree of explanation depends on the understanding and misunderstanding of the students.
Elaboration Phase- It provides an opportunity for students to apply their knowledge to new situations, which may include raising new questions and hypotheses to explore. - The teacher guides the students in applying the concepts they have learned from the earlier three phases. - They make connections to other related concepts and apply their understanding to the real world around them.
Evaluation Phase- It is an ongoing diagnostic process that allows a teacher to determine the understanding of concepts and knowledge among the learners. - The teacher here takes quizzes, tests, evaluates or diagnoses the strengths and weaknesses of the students through learning activities.

Hence, we can conclude that the above scenario relates to the Engagement Phase of 5 E's model of learning.

153

Which of the following criteria are met by Kohlberg’s stages of moral development?

I. Structured wholes

II. Qualitative differences

III. Invariant sequence

  1. ((a))

    Only III

  2. ((b))

    II and III

  3. ((c))

    I, II and III

  4. ((d))

    I and III

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Answer: ((c))

I, II and III

Lawrence Kohlberg, an American psychologist, has propounded the 'Theory of Moral Development.

  • He has made a systematic study of moral development in his theory that is categorized into 6 stages.

Key Points 

Let us understand Kohlberg's theory:

Kohlberg proposed three levels of moral development wherein each level is comprised of two stages.

Level 1: Pre-conventional LevelStage 1: The Punishment & Obedience Orientation - behavior driven by avoiding punishmentStage 2:  Instrumental Relativist Orientation - behavior driven by self-interest and rewards
Level 2: Conventional LevelStage 3: Good Boy - Nice Girl Orientation - behavior driven by social approvalStage 4: The Law & Order Orientation: behavior driven by obeying authority and conforming to social order
Level: Post-conventional LevelStage 5: The Social Contract Orientation: behavior driven by a balance of social order and individual rightsStage 6: The Universal Ethical Principle Orientation: behavior driven by internal moral principle.

 

The following criteria are met by Kohlberg's stages of moral development:

  • Qualitative differences- stage 1 responses, which focus on obedience to authority, sound very different from stage 2 responses, which argue that each person is free to behave as he or she wishes.
  • Structured wholes- not just isolated responses but are general patterns of thought that will consistently show up across many different kinds of issues.
  • Invariant sequence- stage unfold in an invariant sequence, Children always go from stage 1 to stage 2 to stage 3 and so forth. They do not skip stages or move through them in mixed-up orders.
  • Hierarchic integration- people do not lose the insights gained at earlier stages but integrate them into new, broader frameworks.
  • Universal sequence- stage sequence is universal; it is the same in all cultures- stages refer not to specific beliefs but to underlying modes of reasoning.

Hence, it is concluded that all the above-mentioned statements are correct.

154

Choose the word that can substitute the given sentence.

The science of government

  1. ((a))

    Iconoclast 

  2. ((b))

    politics

  3. ((c))

    bigot

  4. ((d))

    bigamist

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Answer: ((b))

politics

One word substitution refers to the process of replacing a phrase/sentence with a single word.

Key Points

  • Here the word 'politics' can substitute the mentioned sentence as it concerned with the study of political and governing activities at local, state, national and international levels.
  • The meaning of the other three words are given below:
WORDMEANING
Iconoclasta person who strongly opposes accepted beliefs and superstitions.
BigotA prejudiced person.
BigamistA person who married someone while still legally married to another or say who marry twice.

Therefore, politics is the word that can be defined as the science of government.

155

The set of geometrical instruments include a scale, a pair of dividers, a pair of compasses and a pair of set squares. Out of these set square, one is a 45° - 45° set-square and the other is a ______ set- square.

  1. ((a))

    15° - 75°

  2. ((b))

    20° - 70°

  3. ((c))

    60° - 30°

  4. ((d))

    55° - 25°

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Answer: ((c))

60° - 30°

Geometrical instruments are the instruments which are used to construct different types of geometric shapes and figures. The set of geometrical instruments include a scale, ruler, divider, compass and two set-squares. Note that:

  • Set squares are the triangle-shaped device used for constructing a straight line and angle.
  • Out of these set squares, one is a (90°= 45°+ 45°) set-square and the other is a (90°= 60°+ 30°) set square used to construct object's isometric and orthographic view respectively.

Hence, we conclude that one is a 45° - 45° set-square and the other is a 60° - 30° set- square.

156

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.

He has (1) / help to (2) / popularise contemporary dance (3) / No error (4)

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    2

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Answer: ((d))

2

The correct answer is option 4) i.e. 'helped will be used in place of help'

A part of speech is a word type that shares syntactic behaviour. It explains how a word is used in a sentence. The parts of speech are: noun, pronoun, adjective, adverb, verb, conjunction, preposition, determiner, interjection.

  • Verb: A verb is a word which determines an action or an activity. In general, it is of two types: Main Verbs and Helping Verb.
  • The main verb determines what exactly an action is that is going on. On the other hand, helping verb determines when that action is taking place.
  • For example, He has helped to popularize contemporary dance.
  • Here, 'helped' is the main verb and has is helping verb that determines the action is in the present perfect tense.
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The following table shows the other parts of speech:

Parts of speechFunctionExample
NounA name place or a thingRavi is my classmate
AdjectiveDetermines nounsHe is a good boy
AdverbDetermines almost every part of speech but majorly adjectives, adverbs, verbsThey are working well.
PronounUsed in place of a noun.I am studying.
ConjunctionIt joins words, phrases, and sentencesYou and I are good friends.
PrepositionDetermines the relation between noun/ pronoun and verbHe is sitting on the chair.
DeterminerA sentence must have a proper syntax, therefore it is used.He is an army officer.
InterjectionIt carries an expression and conveys a strong meaning.Hurry up! We have to leave.

 

Hence, we conclude that 'helped' is the correct verb form.

157

A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative.

A lot of work ______ to be done.

  1. ((a))

    has remain

  2. ((b))

    remains

  3. ((c))

    remain

  4. ((d))

    remaining

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Answer: ((b))

remains

Tense of a sentence defines when the action (main verb) takes place. It is categorized in three forms: Past, Present & Future. Each tense is further divided into Simple (Indefinite), Continuous, Perfect, Perfect Continuous.

Present Indefinite Tense: This tense is used when one wants to represent regular action, true events, and universal facts. In this, the base form of the verb is used. The structure of the sentence is given below:

Note: V1, V2, V3 are respectively the first, second, third form of the verb.

  • Affirmative: Sub + V1 (+ s/es/ies) + obj
  • Negative: Sub + do/does + V1 + Obj
  • Interrogative: Ques word + do/does + Sub + V1 + Obj
  • ‘s/es/ies’ are appended in affirmatives when the subject is singular.
  • 'Remains' will be the appropriate word to be filled in the blank to make a meaningful sentence because when the noun is uncountable (uncountable is by default singular) after the word 'a lot' then the following verb will be singular. So, the correct sentence would be 'A lot of work remains to be done.'

Hence, we conclude that ‘remains’ is the correct usage.

158

The Kohlberg – Blatt method of inducing cognitive conflict exemplifies ______ equilibration model.

  1. ((a))

    George Polya

  2. ((b))

    Jean Piaget

  3. ((c))

    Lev Vygotsky 

  4. ((d))

    Eva Skoe

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Jean Piaget

  • Kohlberg-Blatt method: In this method, a student of Kohlberg named 'Mohse Blatt' leads a discussion group and asked questions related to moral issues in which the child gives one view, become confused by mismatch Information, and then sort out the confusion by formulating a better position.
  • Piaget's equilibration model: In Piaget's theory of cognitive development, he has proposed the concept of 'equilibration'.
  • Equilibration refers to the process of striking balance between accommodation and assimilation, explains the way a child moves from one stage of thought to another.
  • The Kohlberg-Blatt method of inducing cognitive inflict exemplifies 'Piaget's equilibration model'.

 

George PolyaA mathematician who has made a crucial contribution in the field of mathematics and propounded the theory of probability, number and function.
Lev VygotskyA Soviet psychologist who has propounded the "Socio-cultural Theory", in which he has proposed three stages of language that a child progresses while developing language functions.
Eva SkoeA professor of psychology who has mainly researched in the field of moral development and moral reasoning. She has written a book named 'Personality Development in Adolescence'.

 

Hence, from the above-mentioned points, it becomes clear that The Kohlberg's Blatt method of inducing cognitive conflict exemplifies Piaget's equilibration model.

159

Which of the following is not a dimension of assessment of mathematical learning?

  1. ((a))

    Communication

  2. ((b))

    Patterns and procedures

  3. ((c))

    Disposition towards mathematics 

  4. ((d))

    Mathematical reasoning

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Patterns and procedures

Confusion PointsConcepts and procedures are dimensions of assessment of mathematical learning rather than Patterns and procedure.

Key Points

Dimensions of assessment of mathematical learning: To ensure a comprehensive assessment of mathematical learning following dimensions should be included:

  • Concepts and procedures: Although a great deal is known from research about the nature and developmental trends of mathematical concepts and procedures. It is expected that every teacher while teaching mathematics in the classroom, should explore the nature of their student's development of the concepts and procedures.
  • At the elementary stage, all the mathematical concepts and procedures can be included in ten broad areas:
  • Number (Real number system)
  • Number operations (Four processes)
  • Fractions (including decimals)
  • Space and spatial thinking
  • Measurement (both standard and non-standard measures)
  • Problem-solving
  • Patterns
  • Data handling
  • Basic algebraic processes (only in the upper primary stage)
  • Simple equations (only in the upper primary stage)

Hence, we conclude that Patterns and procedures are not a dimension of the assessment of mathematical learning.

160

Choose the word that can substitute the given sentence.

One who drives a motor-car

  1. ((a))

    panacea

  2. ((b))

    besiege

  3. ((c))

    chauffeur

  4. ((d))

    pedlar

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

chauffeur

Here the word 'chauffeur' can substitute the mentioned sentence as a chauffeur is a person who is hired by someone to drive his/her motor vehicle.

  • Panacea: A remedy for all diseases
  • Besiege: Surrounded by forces to capture.
  • Pedlar: A person who travels to sell goods.

Discipline 4 (20 questions)

161

Which criterion doesn’t fall under the psychological aspect?

  1. ((a))

    Motivation

  2. ((b))

    Level

  3. ((c))

    Literary devices

  4. ((d))

    Illustrations/layout

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Literary devices

Psychological factors are the elements of one's personality that limit or enhance the ways that one learn and think.

Key Points The criterion that doesn't fall under the psychological aspect is "Literary devices" (Option 3).

  • While motivation (Option 1), level (Option 2), and illustrations/layout (Option 4) are all factors that can be considered from a psychological perspective, literary devices are primarily related to the study of literature and language.
  • Literary devices include techniques such as similes, metaphors, symbolism, and irony, which are used to enhance the artistic and aesthetic aspects of a written work.

Hence, option 3 is correct.

162

Which of the following is NOT an idea for creative expression in EVS?

  1. ((a))

    Dramas and plays

  2. ((b))

    Taking photographs

  3. ((c))

    Poster Making

  4. ((d))

    Writing text from textbook

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Writing text from textbook

The inclusion of purposeful creative activities makes learning meaningful and fruitful. Creative expressions in learning EVS ensure the active involvement of the child and develop the ability to assimilate the concept efficiently by building creative thinking skills.

Key Points Ideas for creative expression in learning EVS:

  • Model making.
  • Songs and poetry.
  • Taking photographs.
  • Drama, play, and skits.
  • Making collages, posters, banners etc.

Hence, we conclude that writing text from the textbook is not an idea for creative expression in EVS.

163

‘Encourage pupils to focus on the topic’ comes under which stage of productive computer session?

  1. ((a))

    Stage 2

  2. ((b))

    Stage 1

  3. ((c))

    Stage 4 

  4. ((d))

    Stage 3

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Stage 1

Integrating Information and Communication Technology (ICT): ICT is broadly defined as a process of using any ICT tools (including information resources on the web, multimedia programs in CD-ROMs) to enhance student learning. In the classroom, it is a challenging task for any teacher today. Operational knowledge of ICT alone cannot help you to use ICT in the classroom. You must have the fundamental ideas about the systematic ways (how and when) to integrate ICT in the classroom. 

Stages of ICT (use of computer session):

  • Stage 1: At the first stage, teachers and students need to discover ICT tools and their general functions and uses. Hence, the emphasis is usually on ICT literacy and basic skills. Discovering ICT tools is linked to the emerging stage in ICT development. In this stage, the teacher explains the purpose of using a computer along with encouraging pupils to focus on the topic for learning and also explains the tasks or basic skills in using a computer.
  • Stage 2: The second stage involves learning how to use ICT tools and beginning to make use of them in different disciplines. This involves the use of general as well as particular applications of ICT, and it is linked with the applying stage in the ICT development model.
  • Stage 3: In the third stage, there is an understanding of how and when to use ICT tools to achieve a particular purpose, such as in completing a given project. This stage implies the ability to recognize situations where ICT will be helpful, choosing the most appropriate tools for a particular task, and using these tools in  to solve real problems. This is linked with the infusing stage in the ICT development model.
  • Stage 4: The fourth stage is when the learning situation is transformed through the use of ICT. This is a new way of approaching teaching and learning situations with specialized ICT tools, and it is linked with the transforming stage in the ICT development model.

Hence, we conclude that ‘Encourage pupils to focus on the topic’ comes under Stage 1 of the productive computer session.

164

What could not be the possible reason for things to go wrong in a classroom?

  1. ((a))

    An external disturbance 

  2. ((b))

    The class is out of control 

  3. ((c))

    A student has not come to school 

  4. ((d))

    An activity doesn’t work

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

A student has not come to school 

Meaningful learning occurs in an environment that is free of distraction and disruption. Positive learning environment introduces a new dimension to the educational experiences beyond the textbook, making learning more constant and enlivening. When things go wrong in a classroom it affects the classroom environment, causes disturbances and makes it difficult for students to gain quality experience.

Possible reasons for things to go wrong in a classroom:

  • High noise level.
  • Lack of teamwork.
  • Out of control class.
  • An activity doesn't work.
  • An external disturbance.
  • Improper seating arrangement.
  • Student's dependence on the teacher, etc.

Hence, we conclude that student not coming to school could not be the possible reason for things to go wrong in a classroom.

165

Which of the following is not included in stage 3 of a productive computer session?

  1. ((a))

    Review what they have done and why 

  2. ((b))

    Compare their work with others

  3. ((c))

    Encourage pupils to focus on the topic 

  4. ((d))

    Complete the work

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Answer: ((c))

Encourage pupils to focus on the topic 

Integrating Information and Communication Technology (ICT): ICT integration is broadly defined as a process of using any ICT tools (including information resources on the web, multimedia programs in CD-ROMs) to enhance student learning. In the classroom, it is a challenging task for any teacher today. Operational knowledge of ICT alone cannot help you to use ICT in the classroom. You must have the fundamental ideas about the systematic ways (how and when) to integrate ICT in the classroom. 

Stages of ICT (use of computer session):

  • Stage 1: At the first stage, teachers and students need to discover ICT tools and their general functions and uses. Hence, the emphasis is usually on ICT literacy and basic skills. Discovering ICT tools is linked to the emerging stage in ICT development. In this stage, the teacher explains the purpose of using a computer along with encouraging pupils to focus on the topic for learning and also explains the tasks or basic skills in using a computer.
  • Stage 2: The second stage involves learning how to use ICT tools and beginning to make use of them in different disciplines. This involves the use of general as well as particular applications of ICT, and it is linked with the applying stage in the ICT development model.
  • Stage 3: In the third stage, there is an understanding of how and when to use ICT tools to achieve a particular purpose, such as in completing a given project. This stage implies the ability to recognize situations where ICT will be helpful, the reason behind the work done, choosing the most appropriate tools for a particular task, and using these tools in combination to solve real problems, comparing their work with others. This is linked with the infusing stage in the ICT development model.
  • Stage 4: The fourth stage is when the learning situation is transformed through the use of ICT. This is a new way of approaching teaching and learning situations with specialized ICT tools, and it is linked with the transforming stage in the ICT development model.

Hence, we conclude that ‘Encourage pupils to focus on the topic’ comes under Stage 1 of the productive computer session, not in the stage 3.

166

According to the National Curriculum Framework (NCF), 2005, which of the following is/are the objective(s) of teaching EVS?

I. To develop an awareness about environmental issues

II. To train children to locate and comprehend relationships between the natural, social and cultural environment

III. To nurture the curiosity and creativity of the child particularly in relation to the natural environment

  1. ((a))

    I, II and III 

  2. ((b))

    Only I

  3. ((c))

    Both I and II

  4. ((d))

    Both II and III

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Answer: ((a))

I, II and III 

National Curriculum Framework commonly known as NCF is driven with the vision to address issues such as equality of opportunities, assessing learning, quality experiences, educational purposes, etc.

According to the NCF, objective of teaching EVS:

  • To develop an awareness about environmental issues.
  • To link the textbook to environmental issues and concern.
  • To provide an opportunity to interact with the environment.
  • To develop their own insight into the functioning of several things in their environment.
  • To make children able to solve environmental issues in an inclusive manner by exposing the natural world.
  • To train children to locate and comprehend relationships between the natural, social and cultural environment.
  • To nurture the curiosity and creativity of the child particularly in relation to the natural environment.

Hence, we conclude that all the above points are objectives of teaching EVS.

167

Which of the following is NOT an international declaration or agreement that links children and environment?

  1. ((a))

    G8 Environment Ministers Communiqué (2001)

  2. ((b))

    The Habitat Agenda (1990)

  3. ((c))

    Convention on the Rights of the child (1989) 

  4. ((d))

    Convention on Biological Diversity (1992)

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Convention on Biological Diversity (1992)

Key Points

International Declaration which links children and environment: 

G8 Environment Minister's Communique (2001)It is an annual meeting of eight developed countries to take some action against global issues.
The Habitat Agenda (1990)The needs of children and youth, particularly with regard to their living environment have to be taken fully into account.
Convention on Rights of the Child (1989)It is an agreement to protect and promote the right of children in order to ensure equality, peace and freedom to them.

 

Hint

  • Convention on Biological Diversity (1992): It is a multilateral treaty for the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity. It emphasizes planning proper strategies to protect the species which are going to extinct.

Hence, we conclude that Convention on Biological Diversity (1992) is not an international declaration or agreement that links children and the environment. 

Additional Information

  • The convention was opened for signature at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro on 5 June 1992 and entered into force on 29 December 1993.
168

Which of the following is/are the basic concepts of John B. Watson?

I. Environmentalism

II. Study of emotions

III. Practical applications

  1. ((a))

    Only III 

  2. ((b))

    Only I

  3. ((c))

    I, II and III

  4. ((d))

    I and III

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

I, II and III

J. B. Watson, an American psychologist, has propounded the 'theory of behaviourism' in which he emphasizes that the environment is the prime factor in shaping the behaviour and actions of a child.

Basic concepts of John B. Watson:

  • Habit formation
  • Environmentalism
  • Study of emotions
  • Stimulus-response
  • Social intervention
  • Eugenics movement
  • Practical applications

Hence, we can say that all the above points are basic concepts of John B Watson.

169

Which is the correct way to define what storytelling is?

  1. ((a))

    It is telling a story to everyone present there

  2. ((b))

    It is telling a story to people even when they are not interested

  3. ((c))

    It is telling a story in order to show how knowledgeable the teacher is

  4. ((d))

    It is telling a story to people who are willing to listen

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

It is telling a story to people who are willing to listen

Storytelling refers to the art of narrating a story more interactively to people who are willing to listen.

  • It is also used as a method of teaching to increase children's listening, vocabulary and imagination power and to make them aware of ethics, norms and values.
  • In a storytelling approach, the story chosen by the teacher to narrate is directly or indirectly related to the lesson to develop their fullest potential, both educationally and morally.

Hence, we conclude that story-telling is telling a story to people who are willing to listen.

170

Which of the following is NOT one of the steps involved in planning teaching-learning in EVS?

  1. ((a))

    Reflecting on your lesson plan

  2. ((b))

    Plan to check for the learning and understanding 

  3. ((c))

    Creating a realistic timeline 

  4. ((d))

    Preparing results of the assessments

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Preparing results of the assessments

The Lesson Plan refers to the outline of the lesson prepared by the teacher to bring forward the lesson in a coherent way.

Steps for planning teaching-learning or preparing a lesson plan of EVS:

  • Outline learning objectives
  • Develop the introduction
  • Plan the specific learning activities
  • Plan to check for understanding
  • Develop a conclusion and preview
  • Create a realistic timeline
  • Presenting the lesson
  • Reflecting on your lesson plan

Hence, we conclude that Preparing results of the assessments is NOT one of the steps involved in planning teaching-learning in EVS.

171

One of the key areas that must be incorporated in teacher-education programmes is:

I. understating of the sociology of learning.

II. current knowledge about the processes of language and literacy acquisition.

  1. ((a))

    Only II

  2. ((b))

    Neither I nor II

  3. ((c))

    Only I

  4. ((d))

    Both I and II

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Both I and II

A teacher education programme is a type of training programme designed to achieve planned and coordinated development of the teacher. It emphasizes to equip the teacher with innovative pedagogic skills to address the diverse needs of learners.

Keys area that must be incorporated in the teacher education programme:

  • Developing self-confidence in the teacher.
  • Understanding of the sociology of learning.
  • Developing a proper attitude towards teaching.
  • Equipping teacher with necessary pedagogical skills.
  • Understanding of major principles of child psychology.
  • Enabling the teacher to understand the significance of individual differences.
  • Current knowledge about the process of language and literacy acquisition.

Hence, we conclude that both the above statements must be incorporated in teacher-education programmes

172

How is keeping "individual profiles" useful?

I. It helps in later complaining to pupil’s parents about their progress.

II. It brings together both formal and informal assessments.

  1. ((a))

    Only I

  2. ((b))

    Neither I nor II

  3. ((c))

    Only II 

  4. ((d))

    Both I and II

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Only II 

Individual profiles/learner profiles are an observation that is written to provide information regarding a student's development over the period. It includes an accurate description of a child's strength, interests, likes, dislikes, skills to be shared with parents for better outcomes.

Keeping individual profiles is useful because it:

  • makes parents aware of the child's progress.
  • analyses the child's qualities and shortcomings.
  • ensures both formal and informal assessments.
  • monitors and support the child's academic growth.
  • provides parental assistance for better outcomes.
  • maintains the relationship between teachers, students and parents.

Hence, it could be concluded that keeping individual profiles is useful to bring together both formal and informal assessments.

173

What is the purpose of ‘writing at word-level’?

  1. ((a))

    Learning new vocabulary, handwriting and spelling

  2. ((b))

    Practicing new structures and functions 

  3. ((c))

    Planning, drafting, editing and understanding layout 

  4. ((d))

    Development of metacognitive awareness

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Learning new vocabulary, handwriting and spelling

The purpose of writing is to express oneself, to provide information, to persuade, or to create a literary work. It also aims to expresses or reflects on his or her own life and experiences.

  • 'Writing at word level' is a learning activity to develop children's vocabulary, handwriting and spelling.
  • It is associated with a child's literary development by using printed materials/worksheets with written clues to the meaning of the words, to help the students to find out the word in the given worksheet.
  • In these activities, sometimes words are replaced with spaces and the student has to fill the spaces with a suitable word in order to find a meaningful word to substitute the sentence.

Additional Facts:

  • Communicate ideas in writing, usually do so to express themselves, inform their reader, to persuade a reader or to create a literary work. In college, we mostly rely on two purposes for composition style writing, and those are to inform or to persuade the audience.
  • The writing process can help students understand how to plan, write, and revise for various purposes and genres.
  • Students can use the writing process independently or as part of writing workshops in which they respond to each other’s writing.
  • A writing process is an instructional approach to writing that consists of five basic stages.
  • The stages are prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing.

Hence, it becomes clear that the purpose of ‘writing at word-level’ is to learn new vocabulary, handwriting, and spelling.

174

Inviting visitors to the classroom will be which encouraging activity?

  1. ((a))

    Explaining

  2. ((b))

    Researching

  3. ((c))

    Discussing 

  4. ((d))

    Creating/sourcing authentic situations

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Answer: ((d))

Creating/sourcing authentic situations

Inviting visitors to the classroom is an encouraging activity for creating authentic situations. Bringing the community's human resource like a guest lecturer, doctor, farmers to the classroom will facilitate authentic learning by making learning situation real and enliven. It will help the child to discover and explore knowledge by interacting with the community.

ExplainingA detailed description of a fact or information.
ResearchingA conversation regarding a specific issue from different points of view.
DiscussingCareful consideration of the study in order to reach new conclusions.
175

‘Sequencing’ would fall under which reading activity?

  1. ((a))

    Problem-solving 

  2. ((b))

    Practising reading new words

  3. ((c))

    Listening and reading 

  4. ((d))

    Reading to reconstruct texts

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Listening and reading 

One of the most important goals of education the development of language. Language comprises of four skills, listening, speaking, reading and writing (LSRW). Since listening and reading are used as the channels for receiving information, thus these two skills are called as receptive skills. Note:

  • Sequencing is the ability of re-telling or putting events within a given text in proper order.
  • It would fall under 'listening and reading' activity as this activity refers to the practice of identifying the sounds of speech to interpret messages and comprehending the written text in the proper sequence.
  • It requires both the ability of comprehension and interpretation to perceive the text orderly and meaningfully.

Hence, we conclude that ‘Sequencing’ would fall under the above-mentioned reading activity.

176

In which of the following listening activities, a teacher tells the story and the pupils and teacher do the actions?

  1. ((a))

    Listen and do

  2. ((b))

    Listen and draw

  3. ((c))

    Mime stories

  4. ((d))

    Put up your hand

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Mime stories

Mime or Mukabhinaya is a very effective educational technique to develop the major attributes of a well-balanced and integrated personality.

Key Points

  • Mime theatre, plays an important role in the overall personality development, i.e. mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual, of the individual.
  • Mime story is the best way to utilize their listening and motor skills as the response to command as quickly as possible. This listening activity is helpful for young learners to make them attentive towards spoken language and body movements.
  • The functions of mime are:
  • Makes the body flexible, balanced, poised ad relaxed in all postures.
  • Builds a well-coordinated, healthy body
  • Imparts positive changes in behaviour
  • Aims to build character
  • Develops aesthetic sense
  • Develops a healthy and flexible attitude toward home, school, community, and religion.
  • Sensitivity towards the welfare of fellow human beings.

Hence, we conclude that the above statement is about mime stories.

Additional Information

  • Listen and do - Students learn to follow simple instructions like – Show me your book/pencil box/water bottle. Students hold out these things for the teacher to see.
  • Listen and Draw - The students can listen and draw activity where they create a picture following the teacher’s instructions.
177

What are the various tasks that listeners complete while listening?

I. Listen and guess

II. Listen and mug up

  1. ((a))

    Both I and II 

  2. ((b))

    Neither I nor II 

  3. ((c))

    Only II

  4. ((d))

    Only I

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Only I

  • Listening is the most important skill to promote active communication.
  • Listening skill is a prerequisite to learning all the other skills in the language. It is a process of deriving the meaning out of what is spoken.
  • It is the ability to accurately Identify the sounds of speech to interpret messages for meaningful communication.

Listen and guess is the task that is performed by the listener while listening.

  • This task refers to the process of providing description (clues) of something to the students by the teacher and then make them guess about that thing.
  • It emphasizes the students to concentrate while listening in order to give a correct answer.

​For example, 

Teacher: An animal that lives in the desert and having a humpback to store fat.

Students (after listening and guessing): Camel.

Note: Mug up refers to the process of memorizing a specific topic.

Hence, from the above-mentioned points, it becomes clear that Listen and Guess are the various tasks that listeners complete while listening.

178

Which of the following is a role that a teacher has to play?

I. Interactive role

II. Perspective role

  1. ((a))

    Neither I nor II

  2. ((b))

    Both I and II 

  3. ((c))

    Only II

  4. ((d))

    Only I

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Both I and II 

Teachers play the most crucial role in molding the behavior of learners. This shaping of behavior is achieved through planning and dedication. The benefits of teaching are maximized when teachers act as a facilitator for the students.

Key Points

Interactive role

  • The role of the teachers is considered to view learners as active participants in their learning and not as recipients of knowledge.
  • Teacher support is also seen as a necessary component of developmentally appropriate practice.
  • A teacher also functions as a learner, counselor, manager, assessor, and innovator.
  • Teacher interventions during play take on many possibilities from assisting with problem-solving, questioning, redirecting undesired behaviors, and enticing children into play themes.
  • Teacher's interactive role in the teaching-learning process mainly emphasizes the active involvement of all students for meaningful learning.
  • Being interactive a teacher should try to facilitate learning by addressing the needs of all children and making learning enliven through student-teacher interaction.
  • A teacher has to play an interactive role with patience and perseverance to foster the potential of young seedlings to grow and bloom.

Perspective role

  • Role-taking theory (or social perspective taking) is the social-psychological concept that one of the most important factors in facilitating social cognition in children is the growing ability to understand others’ feelings and perspectives, an ability that emerges as a result of general cognitive growth
  • Role-taking ability involves understanding the cognitive and affective (i.e. relating to moods, emotions, and attitudes) aspects of another person's point of view, and differs from perceptual perspective taking, which is the ability to recognize another person's visual point of view of the environment.
  • With the help of perspective role teacher can use teaching methodology on the perspective of students.
  • Social cognitive research on children's thoughts about others’ perspectives, feelings, and behaviors has emerged as one of the largest areas of research in the field.
  • Role-taking theory can provide a theoretical foundation upon which this research can rest and be guided by and has relations and applications to numerous other theories and topics.

Therefore, from the above-mentioned points, it can be clearly inferred that a teacher must look to play an interactive role and perspective role in the classroom.

179

Which of the following can be considered a creative form while learning EVS?

I. Making collages

II. Songs

III. Poetry

IV. Banners

  1. ((a))

    I, III and IV 

  2. ((b))

    I, II, III and IV 

  3. ((c))

    I, II and III 

  4. ((d))

    II, III and IV

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

I, II, III and IV 

Inclusion of purposeful creative activities makes learning meaningful and fruitful. Creative expressions in learning EVS ensure the active involvement of the child and develop the ability to assimilate the concept efficiently by building creative thinking skills.

Creative form of learning EVS:

  • Model making.
  • Songs and poetry.
  • Drama, play and skits.
  • Making collages and banners.

Hence, we conclude that all the above points can be considered a creative form while learning EVS.

180

The operant model was related to which of the following?

  1. ((a))

    George Polya

  2. ((b))

    Jean Piaget

  3. ((c))

    John B. Watson

  4. ((d))

    B.F. Skinner

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

B.F. Skinner

B. F. Skinner, an American psychologist, has proposed the concept of 'operant model' in his "Theory of Operant Conditioning" which is also known as "Instrumental Conditioning Theory".

This concept/theory refers to the learning process where learning of new behaviour takes place through rewarding a certain behaviour or withholding reward for undesirable behaviour.

NOTE:

George PolyaA mathematician who has made a crucial contribution in the field of mathematics and propounded the theory of probability, number and function.
Jean PiagetA swiss psychologist who has propounded the 'theory of cognitive development' in which he made a systematic study of child's cognitive development.
J.B. WatsonAn American psychologist who has proposed the 'theory of behaviourism' in which he emphasized that the environment is the prime factor in shaping behaviour and actions of a child.

Discipline 5 (20 questions)

181

Which of the following is/are the examples of inductive reference in teaching of science?

I. When we drop a diary, it falls down

II. Water flows down the slope

III. A flower from a plant is attracted by the earth

  1. ((a))

    I, II and III

  2. ((b))

    Only III

  3. ((c))

    Only I

  4. ((d))

    II and III

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

I, II and III

Inductive Method: Inductive approach is based on the process of induction. It is a method of constructing a formula with the help of a sufficient number of concrete examples. Induction means to provide a universal truth by showing, that if it is true for a particular case.

Inductive Approach proceeds from-

  • Particular cases to general rules of formula
  • Known to unknown
  • Simple to complex
  • Example to formulae

 

All the three conditions here i.e. when we drop a diary, it falls down, water flows down the slope and a flower from a plant is attracted by the earth are all open-ended examples where the brainstorming of the child's mind is eminent to solve these simple problems thereby helping them to explore and learn complex concepts that's why these are all come under Inductive approach.

Therefore, on the basis of above points, we can infer that all the above-mentioned points are the examples of inductive reference in the teaching of science.

182

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

I. Two angles are said to be supplementary if the sum of their measures is 90°

II. A pair of angles are said to be complementary angles if the sum of their measures is 180°

  1. ((a))

    Neither I nor II

  2. ((b))

    Only I

  3. ((c))

    Both I and II

  4. ((d))

    Only II

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Neither I nor II

Angle: It is the clock-wise or anti-clockwise rotation of a line. It is formed by the intersection of two lines. It is measured in degrees and radians generally.

  • Supplementary Angles: Two angles are said to be supplementary if the sum of their measures is 180°.
  • Complementary Angles: A pair of angles are said to be complementary angles if the sum of their measures is 90°.

Hence, we conclude that both the above statement are false.

183

Which of the following statements doesn’t describe the nature of science?

  1. ((a))

    Science is both a body of knowledge and a process

  2. ((b))

    Science is a community enterprise

  3. ((c))

    Science is a global human endeavour

  4. ((d))

    Science is boring

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Science is boring

Science is the quest for knowledge, not the knowledge itself. It is an attempt to explain natural phenomena. People from all cultures contribute to science.

  • It is a process of finding facts, laws, principles, and concepts but the content does not represent science.
  • It engages an individual in both forms of convergent and divergent thinking, as a body of knowledge and a process.
  • Humans come to understand and explore more of the natural world through science.
  • Science helps the community and takes the social discussions forward.

Hence, on the basis of above facts, we can conclude that the nature of science is not at all boring.

184

How can we make students aware of the need to save electric energy?

I. Turn off all electrical appliances when they are not in use

II. Create posters, slogans, organize campaigns to create awareness to save electricity

  1. ((a))

    Only I

  2. ((b))

    Both I and II

  3. ((c))

    Neither I nor II

  4. ((d))

    Only II

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Both I and II

Energy Awareness is about understanding that:-

  • reducing energy consumption is important.
  • some things we do use a lot more energy than others.
  • simple changes in our habits can lead to big reductions in energy consumption.

The students first need to know why it is important to save electricity and thus this awareness can be generated through posters, slogans, campaigns, street plays, etc.

Ways to Make Students Aware of the Need to Save Electric Energy:

  • They can be asked to turn off electrical appliances when not in use as their contribution to saving electric energy.
  • Encourage Students to Recycle.
  • Encourage them to do activities like create posters, slogans, organize campaigns to create awareness to save electricity.
  • Get students to power down personal devices.
  • Make the experience of how to save electricity for kids one that is rewarding and enjoyable.
  • Help Them To Understand the Importance of Unplugging.

Hence, it becomes clear that both given statements are correct to make students aware of the need to save electric energy.

185

What is the role of a Role Play?

  1. ((a))

    Provides a memorable occasion to practice English

  2. ((b))

    Asking and answering questions to pupils

  3. ((c))

    Provides an opportunity for language that has been presented in a story to be used in a different context

  4. ((d))

    Helps in encouraging while practising key words

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Provides an opportunity for language that has been presented in a story to be used in a different context

Role Play Method: In a role-play, the student has to act out a person or character. It is an activity which is often taken up in classrooms to promote learning of different kinds. The following are its characteristics:

  • Develops skill in leadership, interviewing and social interaction, group discussions
  • Provides an opportunity for the student to put herself in another's place and to become more sensitive to another's feelings.
  • Develops skills in group problem - solving. It helps the student in identifying critical issues and to come to a neutral agreement.
  • Develops the ability to observe and analyse situations
  • Gives an opportunity to the student to practice selected behaviour in a real-life situation without the stress of making a mistake.
  • Whatever they have learnt previously can be used in a different context by means of a role play.
  • While learning a language, it gives a safe environment for students to rehearse what they have learnt.

Hence, we conclude that role-play provides an opportunity for language that has been presented in a story to be used in a different context.

186

If X is 50 percent more than B, then B is how much % less than X?

  1. ((a))

    25 percent

  2. ((b))

    42.78 percent

  3. ((c))

    33.33 percent

  4. ((d))

    50 percent

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

33.33 percent

let B be 100

X is 50% more than B

∴ X = (50/100 × 100) + 100

= 150

X - B = 150 - 100

= 50

To convert into percentage, we will use the value of X as the denominator

∴ 50/150 × 100

= 33.33%

187

Which of the following is NOT a domain of Geography?

  1. ((a))

    Non-Human Geography

  2. ((b))

    Regional Geography

  3. ((c))

    Human Geography

  4. ((d))

    Biogeography

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Non-Human Geography

The term ‘carceral geography’ (Moran et al 2011) describes a vibrant field of geographical and space-centred research into practices and institutions of incarceration, ranging from prisons to migrant detention facilities and beyond. Thus it is considered non-human or more than human geography and is NOT a domain of Geography

HUMAN GEOGRAPHYWORLD GEOGRAPHYBIOGEOGRAPHY
Systematic geographyRegional geography
Also called anthropogeography; includes the study of people and their communities. Human geographers analyze population trends, theorize social and cultural change, interpret geopolitical conflict, and seek to explain the geography of human economic activities around the world.Studies one issue and looks at its spatial variations in all parts of the globe.Studies the many characteristics of each region (or realm) of the world. Regions can be further divided into formal, functional and vernacularStudies the past and present distribution of the animal and plant species and is usually considered to be a part of physical geography.
188

Which of the following assignments a teacher can give to the students so that they can better understand the concept of magnet?

I. Find out types of magnets (shape, size and kind) you come across in different gadgets, for example; Loudspeaker, TV, Telephone, Electric bell etc.

II. Collect information on magnetic therapy (magnets are used in the treatment of some magneto therapy)

  1. ((a))

    Neither I nor II

  2. ((b))

    Only II

  3. ((c))

    Both I and II

  4. ((d))

    Only I

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Both I and II

Key Points

  • In this session, the teacher assigns work assignment individually, and the student has to work on assigned topics. In this session, the student discusses his/her assignment and discloses his/her work.
  • These assignments develop understanding and critical thinking in the student.
  • It is essential to keep in mind that class-appropriate assignments may be chosen for your students.
  • For example, in order to understand the basic concept of a magnet, the students will first have to know about its properties, shapes and sizes and for that, they can observe the gadgets. As they learn about the magnetic field, they can collect information on magnetic therapy.

Hence, we conclude that both the statements are correct.

189

What can social science do to strengthen national integration?

Choose the correct option.

I. Social Science can sensitize learners to the importance of national unity

II. Social Science can teach about the valued symbols of national identity and unity

III. Social Science can impart a historical perspective to the issue

  1. ((a))

    Neither I nor II

  2. ((b))

    I, II and III

  3. ((c))

    Only II

  4. ((d))

    Only I

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

I, II and III

Social Science can be effective in promoting harmony in between individuals in the society by making the individuals aware about the way the society functions, why is unity important at a national level, the economic and social condition in the society, issues like casteism and discrimination on the basis of religion can be sensitively understood. Social sciences are considered very powerful discipline for inculcating the spirit of national unity and integrity: 

  • It can sensitize the learners to the importance of national unity, impart historical perspective to the issue and teach about the valued symbols of national identity and unity.
  • The National Policy on Education (1986) states that India’s common cultural heritage, history of India’s freedom movement, the constitutional obligations and other content essential to nurture national identity can create a feeling of belongingness among the learners.
  • Teaching of national history and national geography will develop an intimate understanding of the country.
  • Social sciences must shoulder the responsibility of discussing and promoting national integration among the learners.

Hence, we conclude that all the above points are true about social science in the context of national integration.

190

‘Gender’ has primarily been viewed ______.

I. as concerning only girls and women (a biological category)

II. as an isolated category, not related to other issues

III. in terms of provision of equal facilities

  1. ((a))

    Only I

  2. ((b))

    I, II and III

  3. ((c))

    I and III

  4. ((d))

    II and III

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

I, II and III

Gender: 

  • Gender is what we make of boys and girls.
  • It is about the opportunities we give them to develop.
  • It has got to do with their upbringing, socialization, culture and the role models we present for them.
  • Gender is what a society and culture make of boys and girls.

Sex:

  • Sex of a person indicates a boy or girl, a male or female, a man or woman.
  • This distinction is based on the natural differences that exist in the body of males and females.
  • These differences are biological and do not generally change.

However, if we talk about it in the Indian context, For three decades gender has been accepted as a category in the formulation of policy and curricula frameworks in India. “Gender”, “Equality” and “Empowerment” of girls have also been used as keywords in educational documents for a long as it is evident from the policy review section. “Gender” has primarily been viewed:

  • As concerning only girls and women (a biological category) where
  • As an isolated category, not related to other issues
  • In terms of provision of equal facilities

Hence, we conclude that all the above-mentioned statements are correct.

191

Which of the following statements are correct?

  1. Accuracy is the closeness with which an instrument approaches the true value of the quantity being measured.
  2. Precision is a measure of the reproducibility of the measurement.
  3. Precision of an instrument can be improved upon by calibration.
  4. Accuracy may be specified in terms of limits of errors.
  1. ((a))

    1, 2 and 3 only

  2. ((b))

    1, 3 and 4 only

  3. ((c))

    1, 2 and 4 only

  4. ((d))

    2, 3 and 4 only

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

1, 2 and 4 only

Accuracy: It is the closeness with which an instrument reading approaches the true value of the quantity being measured. It means conformity to truth.

It can be expressed in the following ways.

Point accuracy: This is the accuracy of the instrument only at a point on its scale. It doesn’t give information about the accuracy at any other point on the scale.

Accuracy as a percentage of scale range: When an instrument has a uniform scale, its accuracy can be expressed in terms of the scale range.

Example: The accuracy of a voltmeter having a range of 200 V may be expressed as ±1 percent of the scale range

±1 percent of scale range = 0.01 × 200 = 2 V, i.e. the reading will have ±2 V error.

Accuracy as a percentage of true value: While measuring we can express the accuracy of reading as a percentage of true value.

Example: The accuracy of a voltmeter having a full-scale range of 200 V and it is used to measure 20 V and the accuracy is ±1 percent of true value

True value = 20 V

±1 percent of true value = 0.01 × 20 = 0.2 V

Precision: It is a measure of the reproducibility of the measurements, i.e. given a fixed value of quantity. It is a measure of the degree of agreement within a group of measurements.

192

Those rational numbers whose denominators have no factor other than 2 or 5 can be represented as decimal numbers. Such decimal numbers are known as ______.

I. Non – terminating decimals

II. Terminating decimals

  1. ((a))

    Neither I nor II

  2. ((b))

    Both I and II

  3. ((c))

    Only II

  4. ((d))

    Only I

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Only II

Note the following definitions:

Rational NumbersTerminating decimalsRecurring decimals (Non-Terminating Decimals)
are the ones that can be represented by a ratio, for example, p/q where p and q are integers and q ≠ 0.Terminating decimals are those which stop at a given number of decimal places, for example, 0.5 (1 decimal place), 0.75 (2decimal places), 3.125 (3 decimal places) and so on. If the denominator is 2 or 5 in case of rational numbers, then the resulting decimals will be terminating. For example 1/2= 0.5 or 1/5= 0.2Non-Terminating Decimals are those which do not 'stop' at a given number of decimal places but which may have a repeating set of digits after the decimal point., for example, 1/3 = 0.333333...
193

100 m is equal to ______.

  1. ((a))

    1 hectometer

  2. ((b))

    1/10 hectometer

  3. ((c))

    1 Decameter

  4. ((d))

    1 Decimeter

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1 hectometer

→ 1 m = 1/100 hectometer

∴ we divide the given value of metre by 100

∴ 100 m = 1 hectometer

→ 1/10 hectometer = 0.1 m

→ 1 m = 1/10 decameter

∴ 1 decameter = 10 m

→ 1 m = 10 decimeter

∴ 1 decimeter = 0.1 m

The table of prefixes is given below to further the understanding of metric units.

PrefixesIn WordsMultiply By
milli (m)Thousandth1/1000
centi (c)Hundredth1/100
deci (d)Tenth1/10
deca (da)Ten10
hecto (h)Hundred100
Kilo (k)Thousand1000
194

An activity of ‘conducting a survey’ involves which two skills?

  1. ((a))

    Listening and Speaking

  2. ((b))

    Writing and Speaking

  3. ((c))

    Listening and Chanting

  4. ((d))

    Listening and Writing

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Listening and Speaking

Survey’ is an umbrella term that includes a questionnaire, interview, observation method as a tool for collecting information.

  • It can include subjective as well as objective questions, therefore, it involves not just speaking skills to ask the questions to the respondent's but also listening skills to be able to pay attention to what the respondent is saying.
  • Writing skills are required by the individuals who develop the relevant questions for a survey, whereas the administration can be done by other individuals.
  • Chanting skills are not necessary to conduct a survey.

Note: Chanting is repeatedly speaking or singing or utter something in a particular manner.

195

Which of the following statements is/are correct about light?

I. Light travels in a straight line

II. It is reflected, it is absorbed wholly or partially and it also produces amusing colour patterns

III. It causes shadows, eclipses and forms images

  1. ((a))

    II and III

  2. ((b))

    I and II

  3. ((c))

    Only I

  4. ((d))

    I, II and III

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

I, II and III

The above-mentioned statements are true about light.

  • Light travels in a straight line and bends when there is a change in the speed of light waves while travelling from one medium to another.
  • It can be reflected or absorbed wholly as in case of opaque materials or partially as in case of translucent materials and the amusing colour patterns are caused by the process of dispersion.
  • The shadows are caused when the light source is blocked and eclipses are caused to the alignment in the position of Sun, Moon and Earth.
196

Which of the following is an archaeological source of History?

I. Numismatic evidence collected from the study of coins

II. Sacred literature

III. Monumental findings including buildings

  1. ((a))

    Both I and II

  2. ((b))

    I, II and III

  3. ((c))

    Both II and III

  4. ((d))

    Both I and III

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Both I and III

The social scientist uses a number of sources to dig the past objectively.

All these exercises come under a major approach i.e. historical approach to investigating the past.

Thus, all social scientists adopt a historical approach to understanding the past. Different sources of history

On the basis of availability:

  • Archaeological Sources: Monumental findings, Numismatic evidence (study of coins),  Epigraphic (stone slabs, pillars, rocks, copper plates)
  • Literary sources: Sacred or religious literature,  Secular literature (private literature like  dramas, novels, poems and official literature like official orders, dispatches, and decisions of the law courts), Foreign testimony (Accounts written by foreigners like F-Hein, Megasthenes)
  • Oral Traditions are very helpful in imparting information about local history.
  • Tod’s annals, Dipvamsa and Mahavamsa come under this source.

Thus, we can say that both numismatic evidence collected from the study of coins and Monumental findings including buildings are an archaeological source of History. Moreover, Sacred Literature will come under Literary sources.

Additional Information

On the basis of evidence:

  • Primary Sources: These sources are the accounts prepared by persons who were either directly connected with an event or were eye-witnesses to it.
  • Minutes of parliamentary and judicial proceedings, laws, treaties, official papers of states, and autobiographies come under this source.
  • Secondary Sources: These are the sources which were prepared by persons who were far away from the scene of actual happenings but who took the help of the eye-witness accounts in preparing them.
197

‘Equality as a goal’, strategies adopted for it has focused on which of the following?

I. Neutralising texts of any gendered references

II. “Sensitive” portrayal of discrimination that girls/women face

  1. ((a))

    Only II

  2. ((b))

    Only I

  3. ((c))

    Neither I nor II

  4. ((d))

    Both I and II

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Both I and II

Sustainable development refers to the development without harming the environment. In 2015, 195 nations agreed with the United Nation that they can change the world for the better. This will be accomplished by bringing together their respective governments, businesses, media, institutions of higher education, and local NGOs to improve the lives of the people in their country by the year 2030. Note that: 

  • Goal Number # 5 of the Sustainable Development Goals focuses on promoting Gender Equality.
  • On a broader scale, providing women and girls with equal access to education, health care, decent work, and representation in political and economic decision-making processes will fuel sustainable economies and benefit societies and humanity at large.

Hence, we conclude that the above-mentioned statements refers to gender equality.

198

The radius of the base and height of a cylinder is 21 cm and 10 cm respectively. What will be the volume of the cylinder?

  1. ((a))

    9600 cm3

  2. ((b))

    13860 cm3

  3. ((c))

    8800 cm3

  4. ((d))

    4400 cm3

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

13860 cm3

Given:

The radius of the base and height of a cylinder is 21 cm and 10 cm respectively.

Radius of base (r) = 21

Height (h) = 10

Formula used:

The volume of the cylinder is πr2h

Calculation:

The volume of the cylinder is πr2h

⇒ (22/7) × 21 × 21 × 10

⇒ 22 × 3 × 21 × 10

⇒ 13860

∴ The volume of the cylinder is 13860 cm3.

199

A symbol which does not have any fixed value for it, but maybe assigned any numerical value according to the requirement is known as ______.

  1. ((a))

    Theorem

  2. ((b))

    Constant

  3. ((c))

    Expression

  4. ((d))

    Variable

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Answer: ((d))

Variable

A variable is a quantity or symbol that may change according to the problem or experiment. A variable represents an unknown number.

A variable does not have any fixed value for it, but may be assigned any numerical value according to the requirement.

A TheoremA theorem is a mathematical statement whose truth has been logically established. It is not evidently true but it is proven to be true by other accepted statements. For example, the Pythagoras theorem, where the sum of squares of the 2 sides of the right angles triangle is equal to the square of its hypotenuse.
Mathematical ExpressionsMay include constants, variables, operations, symbols of grouping, and other punctuation. For example, 2x + 3
A ConstantA number on its own or a letter which is fixed for a number. It is a contradiction to the variable.
A variabledoes not have a fixed value but can take up different values.

 

Hence, a symbol that does not have any fixed value for it, but maybe assigned any numerical value according to the requirement is known as Variable.

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Which of the following specimens can be used while teaching the learners about resources?

I. Specimens of soils

II. Specimens of minerals

III. Specimens of agricultural products

  1. ((a))

    Both I and II

  2. ((b))

    Only I

  3. ((c))

    I, II and III

  4. ((d))

    Only II

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Answer: ((c))

I, II and III

Geography provides relevant details regarding space/place where living things (including humans) live. It provides information regarding the natural and physical resources needed for proper sustenance. Note down the way a teacher can teach his students about resources:

  • Resources: resources and their types natural and human.
  • Natural resources; their utilisation and conservation, land and soil, water, natural vegetation, wildlife, mineral and power resources (world patterns with special reference to India).
  • Agriculture: types of farming, major crops, fibres, beverages, agricultural development-two case studies- one from India and the other from a developed country/ a farm in US/ Netherlands/ Australia
  • Industries: Classification of industries based on size, raw material, ownership; major industries and distribution; infrastructure and development. Iron and steel (a comparative study of Jamshedpur and a centre in USA e.g. Detroit).
  • Textiles industry (Ahmedabad and Osaka)
  • Information Technology (Bangalore and Silicon Valley)
  • Human Resources- composition, population change, distribution and density.

Hence, we conclude that all the above points can be used while teaching the learners about resources.

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