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December 2014 Education
December 2014 Education
Note : This paper contains Sixty (60) multiple choice questions, each question carrying two (2) marks.
Candidate is expected to answer any Fifty (50) questions.
In case more than Fifty (50) questions are attempted, only the first Fifty (50) questions will be
evaluated.
2. In the classroom, the teacher sends the message either as words or images. The students
are really
(A) Encoders (B) Decoders
(C) Agitators (D) Propagators
3. Media is known as
(A) First Estate (B) Second Estate
(C) Third Estate (D) Fourth Estate
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6. Digital Empowerment means
(i) Universal digit literacy
(ii) Universal access to all digital resources.
(iii) Collaborative digital platform for participative governance.
(iv) Probability of all entitlements for individuals through cloud.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below :
(A) (i) and (ii) only (B) (ii) and (iii) only
(C) (i), (ii) and (iii) only (D) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
11. Two numbers are in the ratio 3 : 5. If 9 is subtracted from the numbers, the ratio becomes
12 : 23. The numbers are
(A) 30, 50 (B) 36, 60
(C) 33, 55 (D) 42, 70
12. The mean of the ages of father and his son is 27 years. After 18 years, father will be twice
as old as his son. Their present ages are
(A) 42, 12 (B) 40, 14
(C) 30, 24 (D) 36, 18
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Read the following passage carefully and answer questions 13 to 17 :
The literary distaste for politics, however, seems to be focused not so much on the largely
murky practice of politics in itself as a subject of literary representation but rather more on how
it is often depicted in literature, i.e., on the very politics of such representation. A political novel
often turns out to be not merely a novel about politics but a novel with a politics of its own, for
it seeks not merely to show us how things are but has fairly definite ideas about how things
should be, and precisely what one should think and do in order to make things move in that
desired direction. In short, it seeks to convert and enlist the reader to a particular cause or
ideology; it often is (in an only too familiar phrase) not literature but propaganda. This is said to
violate the very spirit of literature which is to broaden our understanding of the world and the
range of our sympathies rather than to narrow them down through partisan commitment. As
John Keats said, We hate poetry that has a palpable design upon us.
Another reason why politics does not seem amenable to the highest kind of literary
representation seems to arise from the fact that politics by its very nature is constituted of ideas
and ideologies. If political situations do not lend themselves to happy literary treatment, political
ideas present perhaps an even greater problem in this regard. Literature, it is argued, is about
human experiences rather than about intellectual abstractions; it deals in what is called the felt
reality of human flesh and blood, and in sap and savour (rasa) rather than in arid and lifeless
ideas. In an extensive discussion of the matter in her book Ideas and the Novel, the American
novelist Mary McCarthy observed that ideas are still today felt to be unsightly in the novel
though that was not so in former days, i.e., in the 18th and 19th centuries. Her formulation of
the precise nature of the incompatibility between ideas on the one hand and the novel on the
other betrays perhaps a divided conscience in the matter and a sense of dilemma shared by many
writers and readers : An idea cannot have loose ends, but a novel, I almost think, needs them.
Nevertheless, there is enough in common for the novelists to feel the attraction of ideas while
taking up arms against them most often with weapons of mockery.
13. According to the passage, a political novel often turns out to be a
(A) Literary distaste for politics (B) Literary representation of politics
(C) Novel with its own politics (D) Depiction of murky practice of politics
14. A political novel reveals
(A) Reality of the things (B) Writers perception
(C) Particular ideology of the readers (D) The spirit of literature
15. The constructs of politics by its nature is
(A) Prevalent political situation (B) Ideas and Ideologies
(C) Political propaganda (D) Understanding of human nature
16. Literature deals with
(A) Human experiences in politics (B) Intellectual abstractions
(C) Dry and empty ideas (D) Felt reality of human life
17. The observation of the novelist, Mary McCarthy reveals
(A) unseen felt ideas of today in the novel
(B) dichotomy of conscience on political ideas and novels
(C) compatibility between idea and novel
(D) endless ideas and novels
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18. When in a group of propositions, one proposition is claimed to follow from the others, that
group of propositions is called
(A) An argument (B) A valid argument
(C) An explanation (D) An invalid argument
19. Namita and Samita are brilliant and studious. Anita and Karabi are obedient and irregular.
Babita and Namita are irregular but brilliant. Samita and Kabita are regular and obedient.
Who among them is/are brilliant, obedient, regular and studious ?
(A) Samita alone (B) Namita and Samita
(C) Kabita alone (D) Anita alone
20. Warrior is related to sword, carpenter is related to saw, farmer is related to plough. In the
same way, the author is related to
(A) Book (B) Fame
(C) Reader (D) Pen
21. Given below is a diagram of three circles A, B and C over-lapping each other. The circle
A represents the class of honest people, the circle B represents the class of sincere people
and circle C represents the class of politicians. p, q, r, s, U, X, Y represent different
regions. Select the code that represents the region indicating the class of honest politicians
who are not sincere.
Codes :
(A) X (B) q
(C) p (D) s
22. A man ought no more to value himself for being wiser than a woman if he owes his
advantage to a better education, than he ought to boast of his courage for beating a man
when his hands were tied.
The above passage is an instance of
(A) Deductive argument (B) Hypothetical argument
(C) Analogical argument (D) Factual argument
23. By which of the following proposition, the proposition wise men are hardly afraid of
death is contradicted ?
(A) Some wise men are afraid of death.
(B) All wise men are afraid of death.
(C) No wise men is afraid of death.
(D) Some wise men are not afraid of death.
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For a country CO2 emissions (million metric tons) from various sectors are given in the
following table. Answer the questions (24 to 29) based on the data given :
24. What is the percentage (%) growth of CO2 emissions from power sector during 2005 to
2009 ?
(A) 60 (B) 50
(C) 40 (D) 80
25. Which sector has recorded maximum growth in CO2 emissions during 2005 to 2009 ?
(A) Power (B) Industry
(C) Commercial (D) Agriculture
26. By what percentage (%), the total emissions of CO2 have increased from 2005 to 2009 ?
(A) ~89.32% (B) ~57.62%
(C) ~40.32% (D) ~113.12%
27. What is the average annual growth rate of CO2 emissions in power sector ?
(A) ~12.57% (B) ~16.87%
(C) ~30.81% (D) ~50.25%
28. What is the percentage contribution of power sector to total CO2 emissions in the year
2008 ?
(A) ~30.82% (B) ~41.18%
(C) ~51.38% (D) ~60.25%
29. In which year, the contribution (%) of industry to total sectoral CO2 emissions was
minimum ?
(A) 2005 (B) 2006
(C) 2007 (D) 2009
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30. Symbols A-F are used in which one of the following ?
(A) Binary number system
(B) Decimal number system
(C) Hexadecimal number system
(D) Octal number system
35. gif, jpg, bmp, png are used as extensions for files which store
(A) audio data (B) image data
(C) video data (D) text data
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36. Which of the anthropogenic activity accounts for more than rd of global water
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consumption ?
(A) Agriculture
(B) Hydropower generation
(C) Industry
(D) Domestic and Municipal usage
37. One of the anthropogenic sources of gaseous pollutants chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) in air
is
(A) Cement industry
(B) Fertiliser industry
(C) Foam industry
(D) Pesticide industry
38. In terms of total CO2 emissions from a country, identify the correct sequence :
(A) U.S.A. > China > India > Russia
(B) China > U.S.A. > India > Russia
(C) China > U.S.A. > Russia > India
(D) U.S.A. > China > Russia > India
39. Match List I and List II and identify the correct code :
List I List II
th
a. World Health Day i. 16 September
b. World Population Day ii. 1st December
c. World Ozone Day iii. 11th July
d. World AIDS Day iv. 7th April
Codes :
a b c d
(A) i ii iii iv
(B) iv iii i ii
(C) ii iii iv i
(D) iii iv ii i
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40. The cyclone Hudhud hit the coast of which State ?
(A) Andhra Pradesh (B) Karnataka
(C) Kerala (D) Gujarat
42. The maximum number of fake institutions / universities as identified by the UGC in the
year 2014 are in the State / Union territory of
(A) Bihar (B) Uttar Pradesh
(C) Tamil Nadu (D) Delhi
43. Which of the following institutions are empowered to confer or grant degrees under the
UGC Act, 1956 ?
1. A university established by an Act of Parliament.
2. A university established by an Act of Legislature.
3. A university / institution established by a linguistic minority.
4. An institution which is a deemed to be university.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below :
(A) 1 and 2 (B) 1, 2 and 3
(C) 1, 2 and 4 (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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45. Which of the following powers, the President has in relation to Lok Sabha ?
1. Summoning
2. Adjournment sine die
3. Prorogation
4. Dissolution
Select the correct answer from the codes given below :
(A) 1 and 4
(B) 1, 2 and 3
(C) 1, 3 and 4
(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
46. The interval between two sessions of parliament must not exceed
(A) 3 months
(B) 6 months
(C) 4 months
(D) 100 days
48. Which of the following organizations deals with capacity building program on
Educational Planning ?
(A) NCERT
(B) UGC
(C) NAAC
(D) NUEPA
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49. Education is the manifestation of perfection already in man was stated by
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55. When planning to do as social research, it is better to
(A) approach the topic with an open mind
(B) do a pilot study before getting stuck into it
(C) be familiar with literature on the topic
(D) forget about theory because this is a very practical
56. When academicians are called to deliver lecture or presentation to an audience on certain
topics or a set of topics of educational nature, it is called
(A) Training Program (B) Seminar
(C) Workshop (D) Symposium
60. The frequency distribution of a research data which is symmetrical in shape similar to a
normal distribution but center peak is much higher, is
(A) Skewed (B) Mesokurtic
(C) Leptokurtic (D) Platykurtic
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Space For Rough Work
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PAPER-II
EDUCATION
Signature and Name of Invigilator
1. (Signature) __________________________ OMR Sheet No. : ...............................................
(Name) ____________________________ (To be filled by the Candidate)
4. Critically examine the following Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and give your answer from
the codes given below :
Assertion (A) : There is almost a consensus that drop out rate of the government
primary schools is much higher in comparison to that of public schools.
Reason (R) : It is so because the government primary schools do not offer enough co-
curricular activities.
Codes :
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(B) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(C) (A) is false but (R) is true.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are false.
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5. A student has a problem. He/she comes to the teacher and asks, What shall I do ? The
teacher should
(A) tell the student the course of action after considering the students abilities and
interest
(B) tell the student what he/she (the teacher) would do if he/she were in students place
(C) ask questions to the student, which will develop the information needed for an
intelligent decision.
(D) tell the student to figure out himself/herself to find solution to his/her problems
9. Match Column I (thinkers) and Column II (their works) and give your answer from the
codes given below :
Column I Column II
a. Ivan Illiach i. The laboratory school
b. John Dewey ii. Education and social order
c. Paulo Friere iii. Deschooling society
d. Bertrand Russell iv. Banking concept of education
v. Integral education
Codes :
a b c d
(A) ii i iv iii
(B) iii i iv ii
(C) v ii iii iv
(D) ii iii v iv
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10. Which of the following is correct ?
(A) Maktab is a place where pupils learn reading and writing and Madarsa is where
lectures are delivered.
(B) The two concepts are the same, there is no actual difference.
(C) Madarsa is where literacy is provided and Maktab where higher education is given.
(D) Maktabs are educational institutions meant for religious (Islamic) education but
Madarsas are institutions where non-religious secular education is provided.
12. In modern society one spends a significant part of ones formative years ________ to avail
formal education.
(A) in family
(B) in community
(C) with peers
(D) at school
13. Which of the following will not form part of a social system ?
(A) values (B) technology
(C) collectivities (D) roles
16. Which one of the following is not a characteristic feature of a school as a social sub-
system ?
(A) Latent pattern maintenance
(B) Goal attainment
(C) Integration
(D) Enrichment of resources
17. In arranging the following policies / reports in order in which they appeared choose the
correct code :
I. Report of National Commission on Teachers I (Chairperson Prof. D.P.
Chattopadhyaya)
II. Towards an enlightened and humane society (Chairperson Acharya Rammurti)
III. Challenge of Education : A policy perspective
IV. National Policy on Education, 1986 : Revised Policy Formulations
Codes :
(A) III, I, II, IV
(B) I, III, II, IV
(C) III, IV, I, II
(D) IV, II, III, I
20. Which of the following statements cannot be considered true with reference to Indian
education since independence ?
(A) With the expansion of education since independence the number of teachers has shot
up
(B) Implementation of three language formula has raised a controversy.
(C) The expansion of higher education has raised the quality of education at all levels
(D) Extreme unevenness can be perceived between different segments of society and
between different states
21. Which of the following is the most appropriate term to describe the content of Educational
Psychology ?
(A) Determinable (B) Fluid
(C) Causal (D) Transparent
22. The relation between Education and Psychology is best understood on the basis of
(A) Interdependence (B) Independence
(C) Interaction (D) Dependence
23. One of the most significant implications of individual differences for organizing
educational programmes lies is using
(A) Teacher centric approach
(B) Content centered approach
(C) Examination centered approach
(D) Learner centric approach
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24. While measuring intelligence which tests assume that upto a certain chronological age
intelligence reaches a peak ?
(A) Verbal and non verbal tests
(B) Emotional and social intelligence tests
(C) Spiritual and ethical intelligence tests
(D) Social and emotional intelligence tests
25. A student of class XII aspires to get A in his school final examination. Which of the
following will best explain his/her motivation ?
(A) Need for affiliation
(B) Need for self esteem
(C) Need for actualization
(D) Need for achievement
26. Which of the following learning theories is intimately related to Thorndikes law of effect ?
(A) Guthries contiguity theory
(B) Pavlovs reflex conditioning
(C) Skinners operant conditioning
(D) Kohlers Gestalt theory
30. Which one of the following statements best describes the mental health of a teacher ?
(A) A teacher handles student problems without creating fuss.
(B) A teacher deals with students in a friendly manner.
(C) A teacher controls his/her emotions in the class.
(D) A teacher persuades his/her students to follow the rules.
35. By arranging following concepts of intelligence in the order in which they appeared, select
the correct code :
I. Academic intelligence
II. Emotional intelligence
III. Spiritual intelligence
IV. Ethical intelligence
Codes :
(A) IV, I, II, III
(B) I, III, IV, II
(C) I, II, III, IV
(D) IV, III, IV, II
37. Some usual steps in conducting research are given below, identify the code which gives
acceptable rational sequence :
I. Formulating hypothesis
II. Collecting data and its analysis
III. Identifying the research problem
IV. Testing the hypothesis
Codes :
(A) I, III, II, IV
(B) I, II, IV, III
(C) III, I, II, IV
(D) II, I, IV, III
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38. A researcher wants to study whether discovery learning procedure has an impact on the
motivation of students. In this situation, the variable motivation will be labelled as
(A) Intervening variable
(B) Independent variable
(C) Dependent variable
(D) Extraneous variable
39. In labelling research variables, the designations of variables from one research to the other
have to be
(A) Identical
(B) Different
(C) Sometimes identical
(D) Sometimes different
41. Research for exploring the applicability of a theory or law formulated in a specific
situation in the field of education is termed as
(A) Pure research
(B) Action research
(C) Applied research
(D) Theoretical research
i ii iii iv
(A) a c b e
(B) b a e c
(C) b c e a
(D) a b e c
44. In the process of standardization of a multiple choice test, the researcher while doing item
analysis wants to test the hypothesis for each item response. The most appropriate
statistics the researcher may use will be
(A) t test
(B) F test
(C) chi square test
(D) sign test
45. For collecting information under Right to Information Act from five different states, the
better research tool will be
(A) Observation schedule
(B) Rating scale
(C) Questionnaire
(D) Checklist
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46. The procedure of sampling which provides equal and independent chance to each unit
while being selected in a sample is called
(A) Purposive sampling
(B) Convenient sampling
(C) Snowball sampling
(D) Random sampling
48. If the computed values are used only to explain the properties of a particular sample taken
for the study, the statistics used is called __________
(A) Descriptive statistics
(B) Inferential statistics
(C) Both (A) and (B)
(D) Neither (A) nor (B)
49. Which of the following research tool / technique will be appropriate for an indepth
understanding of cultural and social aspects of a tribe ?
(A) Questionnaire
(B) Participant observation
(C) Sociometric technique
(D) Rating scale
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PAPER-III
EDUCATION
Signature and Name of Invigilator
1. (Signature) __________________________ OMR Sheet No. : ...............................................
(Name) ____________________________ (To be filled by the Candidate)
3. While developing an educational theory, which of the following will be the most logical
order ?
i. motion of an educated person
ii. pedagogical procedures
iii. aims of education
iv. assumptions about human nature
Codes :
(A) i, iv, ii, iii (B) iv, i, iii, ii
(C) iv, ii, iii, i (D) i, iii, iv, ii
4. Which of the following schools of thought focuses on principles of knowledge and human
values ?
(A) Logical positivism (B) Idealism
(C) Pragmatism (D) Existentialism
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5. Which of the following is the proper order of the levels of knowledge (hierarchy) as
propounded by Jaina thinkers ?
(A) Shrutijnana, Avadhijnana, Matijnana, Kaivalya, Manahparyava
(B) Shrutijnana, Matijnana, Manahparyava, Avadhijnana, Kaivalya
(C) Matijnana, Shrutijnana, Avadhijnana, Manahparyava, Kaivalya
(D) Avadhijnana, Matijnana, Shrutijnana, Kaivalya, Manahparyava
6. Cinema is considered
(A) Non-formal agency of education
(B) Formal agency of education
(C) Informal agency of education
(D) An active agency of education
a b c d
(A) i ii v vi
(B) vi v iii iv
(C) i ii v iv
(D) vi iv iii ii
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8. Issue regarding establishment of common school system in India is related to
(A) Problem of Education and Modernization
(B) Social Equity
(C) Politics and Educational change
(D) Education of backward section of the society
9. Legislation concerning the educational opportunities for the weaker sections of the society
in India is an example which brings into focus the
(A) Political nature of education
(B) Social nature of education
(C) Economic nature of education
(D) Cultural nature of education
11. In differentiating growth from development which one of the following is not the basis :
(A) Physical (B) Qualitative
(C) Quantitative (D) Emotional
13. Individual differences will be more relevant in which of the following contexts :
(A) Designing a teaching learning system
(B) Assessing students performances
(C) Developing a remedial programme
(D) Conducting a diagnosis
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14. According to Jean Piaget the formal operation stage is during the
(A) Infancy (B) Childhood
23. Which of the following trait can be measured effectively through projective techniques of
personality ?
(A) Extraversion-Introversion
(B) Conscientious
(C) Mental Inhibitions
(D) Balanced approach
24. A student shows excessive concern for cleanliness in family. This can be best explained as
an example of
(A) Regression (B) Repression
(C) Sublimation (D) Reaction formation
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25. In Indian system, the process of adjustment can be described best by
(A) Stress management (B) Stress reduction
(C) State of equilibrium (D) State of anxiety
26. For organizing eclectic counselling which of the following is most important :
(A) Study of needs and personality characteristics
(B) Selection of techniques
(C) Preparation for counselling
(D) Seeking the opinion of the client and other related people
27. The kinds of services required for organizing a school guidance programme are :
(A) Personal, professional, placement, follow-up
(B) Information, testing, counselling, follow-up
(C) Information, guidance, counselling, follow-up
(D) Information, testing, counselling, placement
28. Which of the following will not be acceptable as a rationale of group guidance ?
(A) Acquainting the client group about their assumptions and beliefs
(B) Developing interpersonal relations
(C) Promoting a democratic climate during guidance
(D) Encouraging mental understanding and co-operation
29. Which one from the following list is considered central service in guidance programme ?
(A) Information service (B) Self-inventory service
(C) Placement service (D) Counselling service
32. When a multiple comparison of means is intended honestly significant difference (HSD) is
useful in case of
(A) F value being significant
(B) F value not being significant
(C) Both (A) and (B)
(D) Neither (A) nor (B)
33. Which one of the following may be considered as the best source for the formulation of a
research problem ?
(A) Consulting the research supervisor
(B) Holding a discussion with librarian
(C) Reflecting on research articles reported in a journal
(D) Reflecting on the problems of education
35. For indicating the extent of variability, the appropriate measure for ordinal data will be
(A) Standard Deviation
(B) Standard Score
(C) Average Deviation
(D) Quartile Deviation
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36. In a laboratory experiment, which of the following operations is most important ?
(A) Arranging the laboratory
(B) Selecting the site
(C) Controlling the variables
(D) Manipulating the variables
38. A teacher has introduced calorie-rich mid day meal programme as an intervention in
school programmes. He /she should conduct which of the following tests at the data
interpretation stage :
(A) one-tailed test
(B) two-tailed test
(C) both (A) and (B)
(D) non-parametric tests
42. Which of the following is an assessment agency for assessing higher education agency in
India ?
(A) AICTE (B) NCTE
(C) NAAC (D) NUEPA
44. In which of the country educational administration of schools exclusively is in the hands
of local authorities ?
(A) India (B) Australia
(C) Ireland (D) U.S.A.
47. The most appropriate approach for implementing an administrative model of curriculum is
to focus on
49. The basic purpose of summative evaluation is to find out whether the learners have
50. What will be the policy relevant for reflective formative evaluation ?
57. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below :
List I List II
i. Achievement test a. Predictive validity
ii. Aptitude test b. Content validity
iii. Personality test c. Criterion related validity
iv. Performance test d. Concurrent validity
e. Construct validity
Codes :
i ii iii iv
(A) b c d a
(B) a b e c
(C) b a e d
(D) d b c e
59. Arrange the following in a procedurally correct order and select the correct code :
a. Item Analysis
b. Item writing
c. Item selection
d. Item tryout
e. Reliability
Code :
(A) a c b d e
(B) b d a c e
(C) e b d a c
(D) b a d e c
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60. A power test is so called for its emphasis on screening the
(A) inclinations of examiners
(B) interests of examinee
(C) ability of the examinee
(D) perspective of the examinee
63. Which of the following will be the preferred measurement indicator of Criterion
Referenced Test (CRT) ?
(A) Percentile ranks
(B) Standard scores
(C) Bench marking
(D) Deviation scores
64. What is the correct sequence in the evolution of distance education movement in India ?
(A) Correspondence courses, distance learning, open learning, open universities
(B) Correspondence courses, open learning E-learning, distance courses
(C) Home delivery, correspondence courses, open learning, virtual learning
(D) Home delivery, open learning, correspondence courses, virtual learning
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65. A teacher reflects on the attitude of his/her students towards the subject taught by him or
her in the class. This is an activity suitable at
(A) Pre-active stage of learning
(B) Interactive stage of learning
(C) Post active stage of learning
(D) Intuitive stage of learning
68. Oralism is
(A) Oral speech
(B) Multisensory cueing
(C) Oral mode of auditory training
(D) ability to talk comfortably
69. When an individual with multiple cognitive disabilities has extraordinary proficiency in
one isolated skill, this is known as ?
(A) Reunman syndrome (B) Asperger Ability
(C) Intellectual Isolation (D) Savant syndrome
70. On the basis of research studies, it has been generally observed that problem students can
be dealt with most effectively through use of
(A) Punishments (B) Rewards
(C) Correctional feedback (D) Failure
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71. Identify the pair of institutions which is not directly responsible for the professional
growth of education in India.
(A) NCERT and SCERT
(B) DIET and IASE
(C) NCTE and UGC
(D) CSIR and ICSSR
72. National Curriculum framework for Teacher Education in India (2009) was developed by
(A) NCERT
(B) NUEPA
(C) NCTE
(D) NAAC
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