1.

Research is

(A) Searching again and again

(B) Finding solution to any problem

(C) Working in a scientific way to search for truth of any problem

(D) None of the above

Answer: (C)

2. Which of the following is the first step in starting the research process?

(A) Searching sources of information to locate problem.

(B) Survey of related literature

(C) Identification of problem

(D) Searching for solutions to the problem

Answer: (C)

3. A common test in research demands much priority on

(A) Reliability

(B) Usability

(C) Objectivity

(D) All of the above

Answer: (D)

4. A shift in attitude in respondents between two points during data collection is

called
(1) Reactive effect

(2) Maturation effect

(3) Regression effect

(4) Conditioning effect

Answer: (3)

5. The major characteristic of correlation analysis is to seek out

(1) Differences among variables

(2) Variations among variables

(3) Association among variables

(4) Regression among variables

Answer: (3)

6. The conceptual framework in which a research is conducted is called a

(1) Synopsis of research

(2) Research design

(3) Research hypothesis

(4) Research paradigm

Answer: (2)

7. Which of the strategies in the list given below will be associated with direct
teaching?

(i) Providing examples and explanation

(ii) Promoting inquiry

(iii) Focussing on concepts

(iv) Giving review and recapitulation

(v) Oering practice and feedback

(vi) Problem raising and problem-solving

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(1) (i), (ii) and (iii)

(2) (ii), (iii) and (iv)

(3) (i), (iv) and (v)

(4) (iv) (v) and (vi)

Answer: (3)

8. Arrange the following steps of teaching in logical sequence:

1. Relating the present knowledge with previous knowledge

2. Evaluation

3. Re-teaching

4. Formulating objectives

5. Presentation of materials

(A) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

(B) 2, 1, 3, 4, 5

(C) 5, 4, 3, 1, 2

(D) 4, 1, 5, 2, 3

Answer: (D)
9. An effective teaching means all of the following except

(A) A teacher teaches with enthusiasm

(B) A teacher aims at diagnosing the mistakes of his students

(C) A teacher puts emphasis more on teaching than on class control

(D) A teacher is interested in making the subject matter understand rather on

completing the course

Answer: (B)

10. The most appropriate meaning of learning is

(A) Inculcation of knowledge

(B) Modification of behaviour

(C) Personal adjustment

(D) Acquisition of skills

Answer: (B)

11. Which of the following is false? Consider the following statements.

(A) Using of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for learning

promotes fast communication promotes cooperative learning for students

(B) Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

(C) Information and Communication Technology (ICT) promotes student privacy

(D) Plagiarism cannot be prevented

Answer: (D)
12. Value based education can be inculcated among the students through the
following initiatives

(i) Making pupil’s behavior conformist by imposing the strict rules, regulations
and punishment

(ii) By creating an external authority to monitor the behavior of the students and
teachers

(iii) Providing freedom and autonomy to the students and effective socialization
and discussion

(iv) Encouraging the students to have proper role models for their personal and
intellectual development

(A) i, ii, iii are correct

(B) i, ii, iii and iv are correct

(C) iii and iv are correct

(D) i and iii are correct

Answer: (B)

13. Sin Qua Non of good research is

(A) A set of well documented hypothesis

(B) A good research supervisor

(C) Adequate library facilities

(D) A good research problem

Answer: (D)

14. Which of the following is the main objective of teaching?

(A) To develop thinking power of students

(B) To give information related to the syllabus

(C) Prepare the students for examination

(D) Help the students for getting jobs

Answer: (A)

15. The most essential step in the research process that determines every step that
follows is to

(A) Decide whether qualitative or quantitative methods are to be used

(B) Review the literature in order to acquaint oneself with comprehensive

knowledge

(C) Have a clear idea about the methods of analyzing data and drafting a plan to
achieve it

(D) Formulation of the problem with its objectives, hypotheses, variables and
limitations

Answer: (B)

16. What is a statistical inference?

(A) Reaching conclusions from a sample

(B) Analysing statistical data

(C) Applying statistical method

(D) Developing statistical theories

Answer: (A)
17. Match the List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given
below

List-I List-II

1. World Environment Day i. September 8

2. World Population Day ii. December 10

3. International Literacy Day iii. July 11

4. International Human Right Day iv. June 5

(A) 1-iii, 2-i, 3-iv, 4-ii

(B) 1-ii, 2-iii, 3-iv, 4-i

(C) 1-iii, 2-iv, 3-ii, 4-i

(D) 1-iv, 2-iii, 3-i, 4-ii

Answer: (D)

18. The following question is followed by two arguments I and II. You have to
decide which argument is strong?

Should the opinion polls predicting outcome of elections before the elections be
banned in India?

Argument I: Yes, the outcome of opinion polls may influence the voting pattern.

Argument II: No, such polls are conducted all over the world.

(A) Argument I is strong

(B) Argument II is strong

(C) Both arguments are strong

(D) Neither I nor II is strong

Answer: (A)
19. 38. In certain code DREAMING is written as BFSFEMHL. How is
SELECTED written in that code?

(A) FMFTCDSB

(B) FMFTEFUD

(C) EKDRCDSB

(D) EKDREFUD

Answer: (A)

20. Which of the following will come in the place of question mark?

IIZ JYK XLM NOW ?

(A) PQV

(B) QRV

(C) QWR

(D) PVQ

Answer: (D)

21. Which of the following is not an ethical guideline for conducting research with
humans?

(A) Getting informed consent of the participant

(B) Telling participants that they must continue until study has been completed

(C) Keeping participant’s identity anonymous

(D) Telling participants that they are free to withdraw at any time
Answer: (B)

23. The professionalism of a teacher can be tested in terms

(A) Love towards the profession

(B) Competency to teach

(C) Observance of professional ethics

(D) In-depth knowledge of subject

Answer: (C)

24. . ENIAC is acronym for

(A) Electronic Numeric Integrator and Calculator

(B) Electronic Number Interchange Address Code

(C) Electronic Numeric Intercom and Calculator

(D) Electrical Numerical Integrator and Calculator

Answer: (A)

25. The major part of air pollution load lies in

(A) Troposphere

(B) Stratosphere

(C) Thermosphere

(D) Ionosphere

Answer: (A)
26. Which one of the following is the usual sequence of scientific enquiry?

(A) Observation – Verification – Hypothesizing - Theorizing

(B) Experimentation – Observation – Verification - Hypothesizing

(C) Observation – Hypothesizing – Experimentation - Theorizing

(D) Theorizing – Observation – Experimentation - Huypothesizing

Answer: (C)

27. Arrange the following steps of research in correct sequence:

(i) Listing of research objectives

(ii) Identification of research problems

(iii) Collection of data

(iv) Methodology

(v) Data analysis

(vi) Results and discussion

(A) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi)

(B) (ii) (i) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi)

(C) (ii) (i) (iv) (iii) (v) (vi)

(D) (i) (ii) (iv) (iii) (v) (vi)

Answer: (C)

28. Mind map is a technique of:

(A) Discussion Method

(B) Active Learning Method

(C) Problem Solving Method

(D) Heuristic Method

Answer: (C)

29. Which one for the following references is written according to American
Psychological Association (APA) format?

(A) Cohen, S. (1985). Social support and health. New York: Academic Press.

(B) Cohen, S. 1985. Social support and health. New York: Academic Press.

(C) Cohen, S. 1985. Social support and health, New York: Academic Press.

(D) Cohen, S. (1985), Social support and health. New York: Academic Press.

Answer: (A)

30. Choose the correct option from the followings

(A)Ex post facto research – direct control of independent variables. Experimental

research – no direct control of independent variables.

(B) Ex post facto research – no direct control of independent variables.

Experimental research- direct control of independent variables.

(C) Ex post facto as well as experimental research- direct control of independent

variables.

(D) Ex post facto research as well as experimental research – no direct control of

independent variables.

Answer: (B)

31. By which of the following methods the true evaluation of students is possible?
(A) Evaluation at the end of the course.

(B)Evaluation twice in a year.

(C) Continuous and Comprehensive evaluation.

(D) None of the above.

Answer: (C)

32. . University means:

(A) University established under a State Act

(B) University established under a Central Act

(C) University established under a Central Act or Provincial Act or a State Act

(D) University established under a Central Act or Provincial Act or State Act and
be recognized by the University Grants Commission.

Answer: (D)

33. The Chairman of the first University Education Commission set up by

Government of India was

(A) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan

(B) Dr. ZakirHussain

(C) Dr. MeghnadSaha

(D) Dr. A. LakshmanswamiMudhaliar

Answer: (A)

34. National Assessment and Accreditation Council is:

(A) An autonomous institution

(B) An autonomous institution of University Grants Commission

(C) An autonomous institution of All India Council for Technical Education

(D) None of the above

Answer: (B)

35. ‘DVD’ stand for:

(A) Direct Visual Disc

(B) Digital Visual Daily

(C) Direct Video Disc

(D) Digital Video Disc

Answer: (D)

36. What is ‘context’ in communication?

(A) Effective communication

(B) Verbal and non-verbal responses to messages

(C) A physical and psychological environment for conversation

(D) An interference with message reception

Answer: (C)

37. In atmosphere, Ozone is found in the region:

(A) Troposphere

(B) Mesosphere
(C) Stratosphere

(D) Thermosphere

Answer: (C)

38. Selective retention in communication implies:

(A) Retain only what one would like to

(B) Retain only visuals

(C) Retain message in full

(D) Retain only verbal messages

Answer: (A)

39. Which of the following is called as protocol in the URL

http://www.edulearn.com

(A) ://

(B)http

(C)www

(D) .com

Answer: (B)

40. Errors in computer programme are referred as:

(A) Follies

(B) Spam

(C) Virus
(D) Bugs

Answer: (D)

41. The regulatory body for teacher education is:

(A) UGC

(B) SCERT

(C) NCTE

(D) None of the above

Answer: (C)

42. “Infotainment” indicates

(A) Predominant entertainment

(B) Information oriented content

(C) Combining information and entertainment content

(D) Public issues and problems

Answer: (C)

43. Integrating any kind of technology in teaching-learning automatically

enhances the learning level of students because

(A) Teacher uses technology knowing the needs of classroom

(B) A suitable instructional plan is developed by integrating technology

(C) Use of technology caters to the individuals differences of the learners

(D) All of the above

Answer: (D)

44. Stratified sampling is adopted when

(A) The universe is homogeneous

(B) The universe is heterogeneous

(C) Selected groups need to be studied

(D) Data about universe is not available

Answer: (B)

45. Which of the following is an indication of the quality of research journal?

(A) Impact factor

(B) H-index

(C) G-index

(D) J10-index

Answer: (A)

46. A group of experts in a specific area of knowledge assembled at a prefixed

time and place and prepared a syllabus for a new innovative course. The process
may be termed as

(A) Workshop

(B) Conference

(C) Seminar

(D) Symposium

Answer: (A)
47. From the following list of statements, select those which indicate the
characteristics and basic requirements of teaching.

(i) Teaching implies communication.

(ii) Teaching is like selling goods.

(iii) Teaching means managing and monitoring.

(iv) Teaching implies influencing others.

(v) Teaching requires convincing others.

(vi) There can be no teaching without infrastructural support.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

Code:

(1) (i), (iii) and (iv)

(2) (i), (ii) and (iii)

(3) (iv), (v) and (vi)

(4) (ii), (v) and (vi)

Answer: (1)

48. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other
labelled as Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct answer using
the code given below.

Assertion (A): Classroom communication has a cultural dimension.

Reason (R): Beliefs, habits, customs and languages are the cultural characteristics
of communication.

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

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

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

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

Answer: (1)

49. Among the following, two statements are related in such a way that if one
becomes undetermined, the other will also be undetermined. Select the code that
refers to these two statements.

Statements:

(i) Every fruit is nutritious.

(ii) Fruits are hardly nutritious.

(iii) Fruits are mostly nutritious.

(iv) Some food items are nutritious.

Code:

(1) (i) and (ii)

(2) (ii) and (iii)

(3) (iii) and (iv)

(4) (i) and (iv)

Answer: (1)

50. Given below are two premises (a) and (b). Four conclusions are drawn from
them.
Select the code that embodies validly drawn conclusion(s) (taking the premises
individually or jointly).

Premises:

(a) All saints are noble.

(b) Some religious men are saints.

Conclusions:

(i) Some religious men are noble.

(ii) All religious men are noble.

(iii) Some saints are religious men.

(iv) All noble persons are saints.

Code:

(1) (i) and (ii)

(2) (ii) and (iii)

(3) (i) and (iii)

(4) (i) and (iv)

Answer: (3)