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Which of the following set of statements best describes the nature and objectives of teaching ? Indicate your answer by selecting from the code.
(a) Teaching and learning are integrally related.
(b) There is no difference between teaching and training.
(c) Concern of all teaching is to ensure some kind of transformation in students.
(d) All good teaching is formal in nature.
(e) A teacher is a senior person.
(f) Teaching is a social act whereas learning is a personal act.
– (a), (b) and (d)
– (b), (c) and (e)
– (a), (c) and (f)
– (d), (e) and (f)

Which of the following learner characteristics is highly related to effectiveness of teaching ?
– Prior experience of the learner
– Educational status of the parents of the learner
– Peer groups of the learner
– Family size from which the learner comes.

In the two sets given below Set – I indicates methods of teaching while Set – II provides the basic requirements for success/effectiveness. Match the two sets and indicate your answer by choosing from the code :

Set – I (Method of teaching)
(a) Lecturing
(b) Discussion in groups
(c) Brainstorming
(d) Programmed Instructional

Set – II (Basic requirements for success/effectiveness)
(i) Small step presentation with feedback provided
(ii) Production of large number of ideas
(iii) Content delivery in a lucid language
(iv) Use of teaching-aids procedure
(v) Theme based interaction among participants

Choose the answer corresponding to the order (a) (b) (c) (d)
– (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
– (ii) (iii) (iv) (v)
– (iii) (v) (ii) (i)
– (iv) (ii) (i) (iii)

From the list of evaluation procedures given below identify those which will be called ‘formative evaluation’. Indicate your answer by choosing from the code :
(a) A teacher awards grades to students after having transacted the course work.
(b) During interaction with students in the classroom, the teacher provides corrective feedback.
(c) The teacher gives marks to students on a unit test.
(d) The teacher clarifies the doubts of students in the class itself.
(e) The overall performance of a students is reported to parents at every three months interval.
(f) The learner’s motivation is raised by the teacher through a question-answer session.
– (a), (b) and (c)
– (b), (c) and (d)
– (a), (c) and (e)
– (b), (d) and (f)

Assertion (A) : All teaching should aim at ensuring learning.
Reason (R) : All learning results from teaching.
– Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
– Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
– (A) is true, but (R) is false.
– (A) is false, but (R) is true.

There are two sets given below. Set – I specifies the types of research, while Set – II indicates their characteristics. Match the two and give your answer by selecting the appropriate code.

Set – I (Research types)
(a) Fundamental research
(b) Applied research
(c) Action research
(d) Evaluative research

Set – II (Characteristics)
(i) Finding out the extent of perceived impact of an intervention
(ii) Developing an effective explanation through theory building
(iii) Improving an existing situation through use of interventions
(iv) Exploring the possibility of a theory for use in various situations
(v) Enriching technological resources

Choose the answer corresponding to the order (a) (b) (c) (d)
– (ii) (iv) (iii) (i)
– (v) (iv) (iii) (ii)
– (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
– (ii) (iii) (iv) (v)

Which of the sets of activities best indicate the cyclic nature of action research strategy ?
– Reflect, Observe, Plan, Act
– Observe, Act, Reflect, Plan
– Act, Plan, Observe, Reflect
– Plan, Act, Observe, Reflect

Which of the following sequences of research steps is nearer to scientific method ?
– Suggested solution of the problem, Deducing the consequences of the solution, Perceiving the problem situation, Location of the difficulty and testing the solutions.
– Perceiving the problem situation, Locating the actual problem and its definition, Hypothesizing, Deducing the consequences of the suggested solution and Testing the hypothesis in action.
– Defining a problem, Identifying the causes of the problem, Defining a population, Drawing a sample, Collecting data and Analysing results.
– Identifying the causal factors, Defining the problem, Developing a hypothesis, Selecting a sample, Collecting data and arriving at generalizations and Conclusions.

The problem of ‘research ethics’ is concerned with which aspect of research activities ?
– Following the prescribed format of a thesis
– Data analysis through qualitative or quantitative techniques
– Defining the population of research
– Evidence based research reporting

In which of the following activities, potential for nurturing creative and critical thinking is relatively greater ?
– Preparing research summary
– Presenting a seminar paper
– Participation in research conference
– Participation in a workshop

Read the following passage carefully and answer the question :

If India has to develop her internal strengths, the nation has to focus on the technological imperatives, keeping in mind three dynamic dimensions : the people, the overall economy and the strategic interests. These technological imperatives also take into account a ‘fourth’ dimension, time, an offshoot of modern day dynamism in business, trade, and technology that leads to continually shifting targets. We believe that technological strengths are especially crucial in dealing with this fourth dimension underlying continuous change in the aspirations of the people, the economy in the global context, and the strategic interests.

The progress of technology lies at the heart of human history. Technological strengths are the key to creating more productive employment in an increasingly competitive market place and to continually upgrade human skills. Without a pervasive use of technologies, we cannot achieve overall development of our people in the years to come. The direct linkages of technology to the nation’s strategic strengths are becoming more and more clear, especially since 1990s. India’s own strength in a number of core areas still puts it in a position of reasonable strength in geo-political context.

Any nation aspiring to become a developed one needs to have strengths in various strategic technologies and also the ability to continually upgrade them through its own creative strengths. For people-oriented actions as well, whether for the creation of large scale productive employment or for ensuring nutritional and health security for people, or for better living conditions, technology is the only vital input. The absence of greater technological impetus could lead to lower productivity and wastage of precious natural resources. Activities with low productivity or low value addition, in the final analysis hurt the poorest most. The technological imperatives to lift our people to a new life, and to a life they are entitled to is important.

India, aspiring to become a major economic power in terms of trade and increase in GDP, cannot succeed on the strength of turnkey projects designed and built abroad or only through large-scale imports of plant machinery, equipment and know how. Even while being alive to the short-term realities, medium and long-term strategies to develop core technological strengths within our industry are vital for envisioning a developed India.

According to the above passage, which of the following are indicative of the fourth dimension ?
(a) Aspirations of people
(b) Modern day dynamism
(c) Economy in the global context
(d) Strategic interests
– (a), (b) and (c) only
– (b), (c) and (d) only
– (a), (c) and (d) only
– (a), (b) and (d) only

Read the following passage carefully and answer the question :

More productive employment demands :
– Pervasive use of technology
– Limiting competitive market place
– Geo-political considerations
– Large industries

Read the following passage carefully and answer the question :

Absence of technology would lead to :
(a) Less pollution (b) Wastage of precious natural resources
(c) Low value addition (d) Hurting the poorest most
– (a), (b) and (c) only
– (b), (c) and (d) only
– (a), (b) and (d) only
– (a), (c) and (d) only

Read the following passage carefully and answer the question :

The advantage of technological inputs would result in :
– Unbridled technological growth
– Importing plant machinery
– Sidelining environmental issues
– Lifting our people to a life of dignity

Read the following passage carefully and answer the question :

Envisioning a developed India requires :
– Aspiration to become a major economic player
– Dependence upon projects designed abroad
– Focus on short-term projects
– Development of core technological strengths

Differentiation between acceptance and non-acceptance of certain stimuli in classroom communication is the basis of :
– selective expectation of performance
– selective affiliation to peer groups
– selective attention
– selective morality

Assertion (A) : The initial messages to students in the classroom by a teacher need not be critical to establish interactions later.
Reason (R) : More control over the communication process means more control over what the students are learning.
– Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
– Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
– (A) is true, but (R) is false.
– (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Assertion (A) : To communicate well in the classroom is a natural ability.
Reason (R) : Effective teaching in the classroom demands knowledge of the communication process.
– Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
– Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
– (A) is true, but (R) is false.
– (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Assertion (A) : Classroom communication is a transactional process.
Reason (R) : A teacher does not operate under the assumption that students’ responses are purposive.
– Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
– Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
– (A) is true, but (R) is false.
– (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Which of the following set of statements is correct for describing the human communication process ?
(a) Non-verbal communication can stimulate ideas.
(b) Communication is a learnt ability.
(c) Communication is not a universal panacea.
(d) Communication cannot break-down.
(e) More communication means more effective learning by students.
(f) Value of what is learnt through classroom communication is not an issue for students.
– (a), (c), (e) and (f)
– (b), (d), (e) and (f)
– (a), (b), (c) and (d)
– (a), (d), (e) and (f)

The next term in the series : -1, 5, 15, 29, ? , … is :
– 36
– 47
– 59
– 63

The next term in the series ABD, DGK, HMS, MTB, SBL, ? , … is :
– ZKU
– ZCA
– ZKW
– KZU

If VARANASI is coded as WCUESGZQ, then the code of KOLKATA will be :
– LOQOZEH
– HLZEOOQ
– ZELHOQO
– LQOOFZH

Introducing Rakesh to her husband a women said, “His brother’s father is the only son of my grandfather”. The woman is related to Rakesh as :
– Aunt
– Mother
– Sister
– Daughter

Two numbers are in the ratio 2 : 5. If 16 is added to both the numbers, their ratio becomes 1 : 2. The numbers are :
– 16, 40
– 20, 50
– 28, 70
– 32, 80

Superiority of intellect depends upon its power of concentration on one theme in the same way as a concave mirror collects all the rays that strike upon it into one point. What type of reasoning is entailed in the above statement ?
– Mathematical
– Psychological
– Analogical
– Deductive

Given below are two premises (A and B). Four conclusions are drawn from them. Select the code that states validly drawn conclusion(s) (taking the premises individually or jointly).
Premises :
(A) Most of the dancers are physically fit.
(B) Most of the singers are dancers.

Conclusions :
(a) Most of the singers are physically fit.
(b) Most of the dancers are singers.
(c) Most of the physically fit persons are dancers.
(d) Most of the physically fit persons are singers.
– (a) and (b)
– (b) and (c)
– (c) and (d)
– (d) and (a)

Which one among the following is a presupposition in inductive reasoning ?
– Law of identity
– Unchangeability in nature
– Harmony in nature
– Uniformity of nature

If the proposition ‘domestic animals are hardly ferocious’ is taken to be false, which of the following proposition/propositions can be claimed to be certainly true ? Select the correct code :
(a) All domestic animals are ferocious.
(b) Most of the domestic animals are ferocious.
(c) No domestic animal is ferocious.
(d) Some domestic animals are non-ferocious.
– (a) and (b)
– (a) only
– (c) and (d)
– (b) only

Which one of the following statements is not correct in the context of Venn diagram method ?
– It is a method of testing the validity of arguments.
– It represents both the premises of a syllogism in one diagram.
– It requires two overlapping circles for the two premises of a standard-form categorical syllogism.
– It can be used to represent classes as well as propositions.

The table below embodies data on the production, exports and per capita consumption of rice in country P for the five years from 2012 to 2016. Answer the question below, based on the data contained in the table.

Year-wiseProduction, Exports and Per Capita Consumption of Rice
Year	Production (in million kg)	Exports (in million kg)	Per Capita Consumption (in kg)
2012	186.5	114	36.25
2013	202	114	35.2
2014	238	130	38.7
2015	221	116	40.5
2016	215	88	42