Pedagogy MCQs for CTET/TET Examination
Q. 31
Which of the following factors supports meaningful learning in the classroom?
(A) Increasing number of tests to motivate children to learn
(B) Increasing rewards to motivate children to learn
(C) Following only the lecture mode of instruction
(D) Showing genuine interest in the content matter and having concern for children’s overall well-being and learning
Answer: (D) Showing genuine interest in the content matter and having concern for children’s overall well-being and learnin
Explanation: N/A
Q. 32
Which of the following personality traits is found in an extrovert person?
(A) Self centredness
(B) Society centredness
(C) Shyness
(D) Aloofness
Answer: (B) Society centredness
Explanation: N/A
Q. 33
The most critical period of acquisition and development of language is
(A) Pre-natal stage
(B) Early childhood
(C) Middle childhood
(D) Adolescence
Answer: (B) Early childhood
Explanation: N/A
Q. 34
Looking into the working of our own mind and reporting what we find there is
(A) Introspection
(B) Observation
(C) Experimentation
(D) Exposition
Answer: (A) Introspection
Explanation: N/A
Q. 35
During classroom discussion, a teacher often pays more attention to boys than girls. This is an example of
(A) Gender bias
(B) Gender identity
(C) Gender relevance
(D) Gender constancy
Answer: (A) Gender bias
Explanation: N/A
Q. 36
Which of the following is an effective strategy to reduce children’s gender stereotyping and gender-role conformity?
(A) Discussion about gender bias
(B) Emphasizing gender-specific roles
(C) Gender-segregated play groups
(D) Gender-segregated seating arrangement
Answer: (A) Discussion about gender bias
Explanation: N/A
Q. 37
Which of the following theorists while viewing children as active seekers of knowledge emphasized the influence of social and cultural contents on their thinking?
(A) John B. Watson
(B) Lev Vygotsky
(C) Jean Piaget
(D) Lawrence Kohlberg
Answer: (B) Lev Vygotsky
Explanation: N/A
Q. 38
Giving cues to children and offering support as and when needed is an example of
(A) Reinforcement.
(B) Conditioning.
(C) Modelling.
(D) Scaffolding.
Answer: (D) Scaffolding.
Explanation: N/A
Q. 39
Which of the following statements about intelligence is correct ?
(A) Intelligence is a fixed ability determined at the time of birth only.
(B) Intelligence can be accurately measured and determined by using standardized tests.
(C) Intelligence is a unitary factor and a single trait.
(D) Intelligence is multi-dimensional and a set of complex abilities
Answer: (D) Intelligence is multi-dimensional and a set of complex abilities
Explanation: N/A
Q. 40
In a situation of less participation of students belonging to a deprived group in teaching-learning process, a teacher should
(A) Ask the children to withdraw from school.
(B) Accept this situation as it is.
(C) Lower her expectations from such students.
(D) Reflect on her own teaching and find ways to improve student’s involvement.
Answer: (D) reflect on her own teaching and find ways to improve student’s involvement.
Explanation: N/A
Q. 41
In an inclusive classroom, a teacher__________________ individualized education plans.
(A) Should not prepare
(B) Should occasionally prepare
(C) Should actively prepare
(D) Should discourage the preparation of
Answer: (A) Should not prepare
Explanation: N/A
Q. 42
The primary characteristic of children with ‘dyslexia’ includes
(A) Attention deficit disorders.
(B) Divergent thinking; fluency in reading.
(C) Inability to read fluently
(D) Engaging in repetitive locomotor actions
Answer: (C) Inability to read fluently
Explanation: N/A
Q. 43
In the constructivist framework, learning is primarily
(A) Based on rote-memorization.
(B) Centered around reinforcement.
(C) Acquired through conditioning.
(D) Focused on the process of meaning-making
Answer: (D) Focused on the process of meaning-making
Explanation: N/A
Q. 44
Child-centered pedagogy promotes
(A) exclusive reliance on text books.
(B) giving primacy to children’s experiences.
(C) rote memorisation.
(D) labelling and categorization of students base on ability.
Answer: (B) giving primacy to children’s experiences.
Explanation: N/A
Q. 45
Emotions and cognition are ______________each other.
(A) completely separate from
(B) independent of
(C) inter-woven with
(D) not related to
Answer: (C) inter-woven with
Explanation: N/A
Q. 46
According to _________, it is important to understand the social processes and influence of the cultural context on children’s thinking.
(A) Lawrence Kohlberg
(B) Jean Piaget
(C) Lev Vygotsky
(D) Albert Bandura
Answer: (C) Lev Vygotsky
Explanation: N/A
Q. 47
Which of the following statements about the role of heredity and environment in human development is correct ?
(A) The only reason for individual differences is heredity.
(B) Environmental influences totally shape the development of a human.
(C) Neither heredity nor environment influence human development.
(D) Heredity and environment both influence human development in a complex interplay.
Answer: (D) Heredity and environment both influence human development in a complex interplay.
Explanation: N/A
Q. 48
The theory of negative education was advocated by
(A) H Payne
(B) R H Quick
(C) R Rusk
(D) J Rousseau
Answer: (D) J Rousseau.
Explanation: N/A
Q. 49
In an inclusive classroom, a teacher should
(A) Believe that every child has a potential to learn as per their abilities and strength
(B) Show an attitude of pity and sympathy towards disabled learners.
(C) Use labels such as ‘handicapped child’, ‘retarded child’ to categorize children.
(D) Pay attention only to the gifted and talented children
Answer: (A) Believe that every child has a potential to learn as per their abilities and strength
Explanation: N/A
Q. 50
A teacher can address needs of specially abled learners in an inclusive classroom by
(A) Emphasizing upon practice and drill and using paper-pencil tests for assessment.
(B) Following uniform ways of instructing the students.
(C) Giving a lot of written homework and stressing on copying of answers from other ‘bright students’.
(D) Developing specific learning objectives based on an analysis of each student’s learning strengths and weaknesses
Answer: (D) Developing specific learning objectives based on an analysis of each student’s learning strengths and weaknesses
Explanation: N/A
Q. 51
A teacher can encourage creative learners in her classroom by
(A) Emphasizing convergent thinking.
(B) Discouraging divergent thinking.
(C) Encouraging multiple perspectives and appreciating original ideas
(D) Discouraging the students from taking risks and undertaking challenges
Answer: (C) Encouraging multiple perspectives and appreciating original ideas
Explanation: N/A
Q. 52
Which of the following practices promote meaningful learning ?
- Corporal punishment
- Co-operative learning environment
- Continuous and comprehensive evaluation
- Constant comparative evaluation
(A) 1 and 2
(B) 2 and 3
(C) 1, 2 and 3
(D) 2, 3 and 4
Answer: (B) 2 and 3
Explanation: N/A
Q. 53
How can teachers facilitate understanding of complex concepts in children?
(A) By delivering a lecture
(B) By organizing competitive events
(C) By repetitive mechanical drill
(D) By providing opportunities for exploration and discussion
Answer: (D) By providing opportunities for exploration and discussion
Explanation: N/A
Q. 54
In which of the following periods does physical growth and development occur at a rapid pace ?
(A) Infancy and early childhood
(B) Early childhood and middle childhood
(C) Middle childhood and adolescence
(D) Adolescence and adulthood
Answer: (A) Infancy and early childhood
Explanation: N/A
Q. 55
Which of the following is NOT a principle of development ?
(A) Development is lifelong.
(B) Development is modifiable.
(C) Development is influenced by both heredity and environment.
(D) Development is universal and cultural contents do not influence it.
Answer: (B) 12 years
Explanation: N/A
Q. 56
The primary cause of individual variations is
(A) The genetic code received by the individuals from birth parents.
(B) The inborn characteristics.
(C) The environmental influences.
(D) The complex interplay between the heredity and the environment.
Answer: (D) The complex interplay between the heredity and the environment.
Explanation: N/A
Q. 57
Which of the following are examples of secondary socializing agency ?
(A) Family and neighbourhood
(B) Family and media
(C) School and media
(D) Media and neighbourhood
Answer: (C) School and media
Explanation: N/A
Q. 58
Widely held beliefs about typified characteristics deemed appropriate for different sexes in the society are referred to as
(A) Gender discrimination.
(B) Gender roles.
(C) Gender identity.
(D) Gender stereotypes
Answer: (D) Gender stereotypes
Explanation: N/A
Q. 59
According to Vygotsky, when adults adjust the support to extend the child’s current level of performance, it is called
(A) Discovery learning.
(B) Zone of proximal development.
(C) Scaffolding
(D) Inter-subjectivity
Answer: (C) Scaffolding
Explanation: N/A
Q. 60
Which theory of play was put forwarded by Stanley Hall?
(A) Cathartic theory
(B) Recapitulation theory
(C) Anticipatory theory
(D) Surplus energy theory
Answer: (B) Recapitulation theory
Explanation: N/A
