Pedagogy MCQs for CTET/TET Examination
Q. 1
The correct method of calculating Intelligence Quotient (IQ) is
(A) IQ = (Mental Age/Chronological Age)×100
(B) IQ = (Mental Age/Chronological Age)
(C) IQ = (Chronological Age/Mental Age)×100
(D) IQ = (Chronological Age/Mental Age)
Answer: (A) IQ = (Mental Age/Chronological Age)×100
Explanation: N/A
Q. 2
The “Concept of reinforcement” is an important element of
(A) Classical conditioning theory of learning
(B) Operant conditioning theory of learning
(C) Gestalt theory of learning
(D) Trial and error theory of learning
Answer: (B) Operant conditioning theory of learning
Explanation: N/A
Q. 3
In project method of teaching, the role of the teacher is __________.
(A) Active than students
(B) Problem solver
(C) Friend, Philosopher and Guide
(D) Authoritative
Answer: (C) Friend, Philosopher and Guide
Explanation: N/A
Q. 4
Which of the following is correct sequence of “needs” according to Maslow’s theory of motivation ?
(A) Safety needs →Love and belongingness needs→Physiological needs →Esteem needs →Self actualization needs
(B) Physiological needs →Safety needs →Love and belongingness needs →Esteem needs →Self actualization needs
(C) Physiological needs →Love and belongingness needs →Safety needs→Self actualization needs
(D) Love and belongingness needs →Safety needs →Esteem needs →Physiological needs →Self actualization needs
Answer: (B) Physiological needs → Safety needs → Love and belongingness needs → Esteem needs → Self actualization needs
Explanation: N/A
Q. 5
Which theory of learning emphasize on making the student active for the discovery of knowledge in place of becoming a passive listener only ?
(A) Stimulus Response Theory
(B) Conditioning Theory
(C) Gestalt Theory
(D) Constructivist Theory
Answer: (D) Constructivist Theory
Explanation: N/A
Q. 6
Who developed the level theory of creativity ?
(A) Taylor
(B) Drever
(C) Crow
(D) Bruce
Answer: (A) Taylor
Explanation: N/A
Q. 7
Psychodrama is __________.
(A) Name of a personality theory
(B) Name of a book on personality
(C) A form of psychotherapy
(D) A personality trait
Answer: (C) A form of psychotherapy
Explanation: N/A
Q. 8
Lecture method of teaching is
(A) Teacher centric
(B) Student centric
(C) Psychological based
(D) Environment centric
Answer: (A) Teacher centric
Explanation: N/A
Q. 9
Techniques for fostering creativity in children include
(A) Concept presentation
(B) Problem solving
(C) Group discussion
(D) All of the above
Answer: (D) All of the above
Explanation: N/A
Q. 10
Which of the following is not a part of motivation process?
(A) Need
(B) Drives
(C) Incentives
(D) Heredity
Answer: (D) Heredity
Explanation: N/A
Q. 11
To concretize the abstract concepts in a slow learners’ classroom the best method for a teacher is
(A) Lecture method
(B) Discussion method
(C) Home assignment method
(D) Demonstration method
Answer: (D) Demonstration method
Explanation: N/A
Q. 12
As a teacher, which of the following is the best way to motivate delinquent children?
(A) Enough opportunity for games and sports should be provided in school
(B) Excess freedom should be provided to them
(C) They should be left without any treatment
(D) Excess academic pressure should be given in the class
Answer: (A) Enough opportunity for games and sports should be provided in school
Explanation: N/A
Q. 13
Identify the characteristics of an extrovert personality from the list given below
- Socially very active and sensitive
- Always found busy in thinking
- Emphasis on individual work rather than group work
- Flexible outlook and friendly in nature
- Free from emotional problems
(A) 2 and 3 only
(B) 1, 3 and 5 only
(C) 1, 4 and 5 only
(D) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only
Answer: (C) 1, 4 and 5 only
Explanation: N/A
Q. 14
Schools of psychology and their supporters are listed below
Schools of Psychology
(a) Behaviorism
(b) Psychoanalysis
(c) Gestaltism
(d) Constructivism
Supporters
(i) Vygotsky
(ii) Skinner
(iii) Freud
(iv) Wertheimer
(A) (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
(B) (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
(C) (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)
(D) (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iv)
Answer: (B) (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
Explanation: N/A
Q. 15
Which of the following characteristics are exhibited by mentally healthy teachers?
- They know well about their strength only
- They know well about others’ weakness only
- They find means of correcting their own mistakes.
- They are satisfied with their job
- They accept failure very easily
(A) 1, 3, 4 and 5
(B) 1 and 2
(C) 3, 4 and 5
(D) 1, 3 and 4
Answer: (C) 3, 4 and 5
Explanation: N/A
Q. 16
When a problem has more than one probable solution, and the thinking process which create those probable solution for the problem is called
(A) Convergent Thinking
(B) Reflective Thinking
(C) Divergent Thinking
(D) Critical Thinking
Answer: (C) Divergent Thinking
Explanation: N/A
Q. 17
As a leader, the teacher must try to
(A) Attain power and supremacy over others
(B) Be authoritative
(C) Attain dictatorship
(D) Be dynamic
Answer: (D) Be dynamic
Explanation: N/A
Q. 18
The law of exercise emphasizes on
(A) Constant practice of useful learning
(B) Arouse interest of pupils towards new learning
(C) Avoiding failure as far as possible
(D) Increasing curiosity of the learner
Answer: (A) Constant practice of useful learning
Explanation: N/A
Q. 19
According to Piaget theory of development, what is the correct sequence of stages of cognitive development ?
(A) Sensorimotor stage → Preoperational stage → Concrete operational stage → Formal operational stage
(B) Preoperational stage → Sensorimotor stage → Concrete operational stage → Formal operational stage
(C) Formal operational stage → Concrete operational stage → Preoperational stage → Sensorimotor stage
(D) Sensorimotor stage → Preoperational stage → Formal operational stage → Concrete operational stage
Answer: (A) Sensorimotor stage → Preoperational stage → Concrete operational stage → Formal operational stage
Explanation: N/A
Q. 20
Who is the father of child psychology?
(A) Stanley Hall
(B) Ivan Pavlov
(C) Wolfgang Kohler
(D) Kurt Lewin
Answer: (A) Stanley Hall
Explanation: N/A
Q. 21
Theory of learning and their propounders are given below. Choose the correct match.
Theory of Intelligence
(a) Two factor theory
(b) Multi factor theory
(c) Group factor theory
(d) Sampling theory
Propounders
(i) Thorndike
(ii) Spearman
(iii) Thomson
(iv) Thurstone
(A) (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iv)
(B) (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
(C) (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii)
(D) (a)-(ii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iv), (d)-(iii)
Answer: (A) (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iv)
Explanation: N/A
Q. 22
Which of the following statements on the concept of growth and development of a child is/are correct?
- Growth refers to only biological and physical changes but development refers to mental, social and emotional changes
- Growth is static but development is a continuous process
- Growth can’t be taken place without development
- Growth and development are taken place throughout the life
(A) Only (1)
(B) Only (1) and (2)
(C) (1), (2) and (4)
(D) (2) and (3)
Answer: (B) Only (1) and (2)
Explanation: N/A
Q. 23
Project method of teaching is developed on the basis of which philosophy?
(A) Idealistic philosophy
(B) Pragmatic philosophy
(C) Naturalistic philosophy
(D) Realistic philosophy
Answer: (B) Pragmatic philosophy
Explanation: N/A
Q. 24
Adolescence is a period of ‘storm and stress’- who said this statement?
(A) Ernest Jones
(B) Stanly Hall
(C) Watson
(D) Skinner
Answer: (B) Stanly Hall
Explanation: N/A
Q. 25
According to Piaget, from which year a child starts to develop self concept?
(A) 11 years
(B) 12 years
(C) 13 years
(D) 18 years
Answer: (B) 12 years
Explanation: N/A
Q. 26
Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding mental health and mental hygiene ?
(A) Mental health is ability to adjust and mental hygiene is science to deal with mental health.
(B) Mental health can be attained without mental hygiene.
(C) Mental hygiene affects mental health.
(D) Mental health and mental hygiene are related to each other.
Answer: (B) Mental health can be attained without mental hygiene.
Explanation: N/A
Q. 27
One of the factors which Obstruct learning is?
(A) Motivation
(B) Egoistic feeling
(C) Attention
(D) Interest
Answer: (B) Egoistic feeling
Explanation: N/A
Q. 28
In Psychoanalysis theory of Freud, “Id” refers to __________.
(A) Unconscious in nature and has no direct contact with reality.
(B) It is logical in nature.
(C) It is conscious state of mind and has direct contact with reality.
(D) It is based on reality principle
Answer: (A) Unconscious in nature and has no direct contact with reality.
Explanation: N/A
Q. 29
According to Erikson’s theory of stages of development in which stage, the “Identity Vs Role confusion” is found as characteristics of development ?
(A) Infancy
(B) Early childhood
(C) Later childhood
(D) Adolescence
Answer: (D) Adolescence
Explanation: N/A
Q. 30
Which of the following are the most important techniques of motivation in the teaching-learning situations?
- Frequent use of punishment
- Setting of goals by the students
- Proper feedback on students’ response
- Blame the students for their fault
(A) (1), (2) and (3) only
(B) (2) and (3) only
(C) (1), (2) and (4) only
(D) (2), (3) and (4) only
Answer: (B) (2) and (3) only
Explanation: N/A
