1. Topics such as listed below will find favour in a naturalistic approach

Seven Wonders of the World.
Expedition to Mount Everest.
Factors causing rain.
Paths connecting forests.


and

and

and

and

2. Which of the following features are a pointer towards similarity among Existentialist and Idealistic Education
Emphasis on self
Valuing human potential
Striving for the goal of freedom and responsibility
Struggle for survival

and

and

and

and

3. As per Jain Philosophy, a disciple cannot attain definitive knowledge because

The truth is fleeting in nature.

The truth is multifaceted

The truth is bound by workings as pudgal.

The truth is out of the reach of human mind.

4. The Islamic educational practice of combining knowledge of skills along with the knowledge of "one God" runs parallel to the thesis of

Advait Vedanta

Bhedabhed Vedanta

Vishisht Vedanta

Poorva Mimamsa

5. According to Sri Aurbindo the human mind

has evolved to its maximum limit

is still in the process of evolution

has evolved to the level of 'Sat-chit-Anand'

is in need of proper education for evolving

6. The concept of "Equality of educational opportunity" implies

Identical educational opportunity to each and every child irrespective of differences.

Everybody to be given his/her due.

Providing educational facilities to all.

Education on the basis of ability neutralizing negative factors.

7. Which of the following has been the main consideration in establishing various social classes

Economic consideration

Social inheritance

Training and education

Biological inheritance

8. Social change can result from
Regional affiliation
Social mobility
Cultural diffusion
Analysis of traditions Choose the correct set of answers from the following list of alternatives









9. Making special provisions for the promotion of education amongst disadvantaged section of society facilitates
Social mobility
Equality of opportunity
Inclusive growth
Social stratification Choose the correct set of answers from the following alternatives









10. Which of the following Articles of Indian Constitution is related to educational provision for weaker sections of Indian Society

Article 45

Article 46

Article 21

Article 13

11. Match the two sets Set I which indicates stages of development and Set II which details the characteristics associated with them. Select the correct code to provide your answer.

Set I (Stages of Development) Set II (Characteristics Associated)

Sensory motor stage Transductive reasoning
Pre-operational stage Reversibility
Concrete operational stage Object permanence
Formal operational stage Repetitive acts
Intense self-awareness
Concept formation

Codes










12. Which of the following features belongs to intellectual development during adolescence stage

Moral development

Conflict in motivation

Capacity for convergent and divergent thinking

Hero-worship

13. The term 'habit family hierarchy' was used to explain learning situations by whom

Pavlov

Tolman

Hull

Skinner

14. In explaining the development of 'problem solving' capability which of the combination is most appropriate

discrimination, generalization and logical thinking.

memorization, conceptualisation and assimilation.

discrimination, conceptualization and assimilation.

convergent thinking skills, divergent thinking skills, seeing of relation between means and end.

15. The concept of functional autonomy of motives was advanced by

D.C. Mclelland

Frederick Herzberg

Harry F. Harlow

Gordon W. Allport

16. In the list given below a few theories of intelligence have been indicated. What is the correct sequence of their historic formulation Give your answer by selecting the appropriate alternative from the code. Burt's group factor theory, Spearman's two factor theory, Guilford's List Structure of intellect, Daniel Goleman's theory of Emotional intelligence, Zohar and Marshall's theory of spiritual intelligence Codes

Guilford's structure of intellect, Spearman's two factor theory, Daniel Goleman's theory of Emotional intelligence, Zohar and Marshall's theory of spiritual intelligence, Bart's group factor theory.

Spearman's two factor theory, Burt's group factor theory, Guilford's structure of intellect, Daniel Goleman's theory of Emotional intelligence, Zohar and Marshall's theory of spiritual intelligence.

Bart's group factor theory, Guilford's structure of intellect, Spearman's two factor theory, Zohar and Marshall's theory of spiritual intelligence, Daniel Goleman's theory of Emotional intelligence.

Guilford's structure of intellect, Spearman's two factor theory, Zohar and Marshall's theory of spiritual intelligence, Burt's group factor theory, Daniel Goleman's theory of Emotional intelligence.

17. For the concept of Emotional Intelligence which theory of intelligence is considered to be the fore-runner

Thurstone's Multiple factor theory

Vernon's hierarchical structure theory

Burt's Group factor theory

Gardner's theory of multiple intelligence

18. In a learning situation, a student is able to give the same or similar responses to a class of stimuli. This will be called a case of

discrimination linked with acquisition

extinction connected with elimination of behaviour

generalization explaining transfer of learning

spontaneous recovery of a response

19. What is the critical difference between Pavlovian and Skinnerian conditioning From the code select the combination which is most appropriate.

Stimulus Stimulus Substitution.
Elicited Vs Emitted class of responses.
Reinforcement comes before the response in one while in the other reinforcement follows the response.
In one the no. of pairings of two stimuli is critical while in the other response reinforcement contingency is critical.
In one the learner is passive while in the other learner is active.
Elapsed time between two stimuli or two responses is not important.

Codes









20. For performance in learning to take place in a positive way which of the following combinations provides an appropriate explanation

Prior experience, training and ability.

Prior experience, ability and motivation.

Training, social background and ability.

Training, Practice and Socio-cultural background.

21. Match the two sets by selecting the appropriate answer from the code.

Set I (Personality theory) Set II (Chief Proponent)

Psychological personality type Adler
Personality based on personal disposition Freud
Surface and source traits based personality Eysenck
Psycho-analytic theory of personality
Jung Allport
Cattel

Codes










22. In the two sets that follow, in the first one categories of children have been shown while in the second one typical educational approaches are mentioned. Match the two sets and select the correct answer from the code.

Set I(Typical educational approaches to deal with them) Set II (Categories of Children)

Creative Children Placement in reform homes
Gifted Children Brain-storming
Backward Children Special training at preschool stage
Mentally Retarded Children Special separate classes within the school
Acceleration approach Psycho-therapy
Codes










23. Which of the statements in respect of adjustment process will find favour in the psycho­analytic model of adjustment
Adjustment is objective and action oriented process.
Learning plays an important role in adjustment.
Adjustment process can be explained in terms of schedules of reinforcement.
Ego mechanisms play an important role in adjustment.
Shaping forms part of the adjustment process.
Adjustment of a person with his/her environment is based on his/her personal and racial unconscious. Select the alternative given in the following codes Codes

and

and

and

and

24. In respect of describing the characteristics of a well-adjusted person which sets of statements will hold good Choose the correct code for your answer.
i. the person who shows temper-tantrums.
ii. the person of a quiet but unpredictable behaviour.
iii. one who shows little or no difference between his/her sayings and doings. iv. one retaliates when there is an occasion.
v. the person who remains unruffled and takes decisions by looking into pros and cons.
vi. one who has learnt to defer the gratification of his/her needs according to the demand of situations. Codes

iii, iv, v

iii, iv

ii, vi, i

iii, vi

25. It is difficult to acquire and extinguish behaviour in the context of any subject. In the case of which of the following schedule of reinforcement/motivation this holds good

Continuous schedule of reinforcement when every response has been followed by a reinforcer.

Fixed interval schedule where the reinforcer is delivered after a period of time having elapsed.

Variable interval schedule where reinforcer is delivered without any fixed period of time.

Variable intermittent schedule where reinforcer is delivered without any certainity with different amount of responses produced.

26. The emphasis of guidance programme is relatively more on

Individual

Problem

Both Individual and Problem

Neither on Individual nor on Problem

27. Match the following Guidance Services in relation to their purpose.

Set I Set II
Placement Service To ascertain whether students placed in job are going ahead satisfactorily or not.
Follow-up Service To help the individual student in solving his/her problem through face to face interaction.
Counselling Service To help the students in getting part­time/summer/full time job. Occupational To provide information about world of work. Information Service

Codes











28. Which of the following is correct in the context of eclectic counselling

Role of Counsellor is conspicuous

Role of Counselee is relatively more visible.

Depending upon the context the role of the counsellor and the counselee may undergo a change.

Counsellor's role is of a minor nature.

29. Which of the following types of counselling is also known as 'client centered' counselling

Directive

Non-directive

Eclectic

Group counselling

30. Establishment of Rapport in the context of counselling means

Keeping Report of the Individual's Academic Record.

Availability of Records to the counsellor.

Trusting relationship between the Counsellor and Counselee.

Trusting relationship between the Counsellor and School Staff.

31. A good research tool is identified on the basis of

availability in the market.

ease of administration and handling.

reliability index coupled with its validity.

the kinds of data it is going to provide.

32. The hypothesis in research is usually formulated on the basis of

Setting up relationship between two or more than two variables.

Identification of variables and their nature.

Reading research articles.

Holding conversations with senior researchers.

33. In the calculation of 'Between Variance' which of the following operations is carried out

Finding out the mean sum of squares for between variance.

Finding out the mean sum of squares for within variance.

Finding out the degree of freedom for between variance.

Finding out the degree of freedom for within variance.

34. Which research tool is befitting for phenomenological researches

Questionnaire

Interview

Conversations

Self-report

35. Mention the non-probability counterpart of stratified random sampling.

Stage sampling

Purposive sampling

Snow ball sampling

Quota sampling

36. In an experimental group design, pairs of participants are selected who are similar in terms of the independent variable under consideration and then each of the pair is randomly assigned to the controlled or experimental group. Which of the following type of experimental designs it is related to

Pre test-post test two treatment design

Parametric design

Equivalent control group design

Matched pairs design

37. Which one of the following becomes the basis of writing the report in historical research

Primary data source

Secondary sources of data

Personal judgement of the research

Historical evidence

38. Which of the following methods of data collection can be considered as, "… an attempt to map out or explain the richness and complexity of human behaviour by studying it from more than one standpoint, using both quantitative and qualitative data"

Non-participant observation

Triangulation

In-depth interview

Participant observation

39. Which of the following types of research can be called as, "… a small scale intervention in the functioning of the real world with an intent of a close examination of the effects of such intervention"

Case Study

Naturalistic Research

Action Research

Historical Research

40. Match the types of sampling in Section I with the purpose served given in Section II and identify the appropriate code.

Section I(Types of Sampling) Section II (Purpose Served)

Dimensional sampling Choosing the nearest individuals to serve as respondents.
Cluster sampling Hand pick the cases to be included on the basis of their typical characteristics.
Purposive sampling Selecting a specific group of individuals from a widely dispersed population.
Convenience sampling Identifying various factors of interest in a population and obtaining at least one respondent of every combination.
Sampling in stage wise.
Codes











41. The effective combination for universalization of primary education in India in the long run, out of the following is
i. Legislative measures
ii. Social persuation
iii. Complete decentralization
iv. Preparing database of all learners
v. Proper implementation and monitoring

ii, iii and v

ii, iii, iv and v

i and iv

ii and v

42. One major factor responsible for poor progress of elementary education in India is

Low level of motivation of teachers and parents.

Poor infrastructural facilities in schools.

Poor teaching learning material.

Scheme of promoting students into next class without examination.

43. The purpose of vocationalization of education is to

Bridge the gap between theoretical and practical aspects of education.

Reduce the increasing crowd of students in general education stream.

Help in solving the unemployment problem in the country.

Help the child develop into a complete personality by training in vocational skills.

44. In U.S.A. higher education is controlled by

The Federal Government

Respective State Governments

Private bodies and the State, both

District authorities

45. For effective organization of distance education which combination of instructional systems is necessary
i. Lecture-cum discussions in contact classes.
ii. Modular instructional materials with emphasis on self-learning.
iii. Inviting students to study centres.
iv. Specially prepared CDs and DVDs to be made available to students. v. Workshop based discussions and assignments.
vi. Associating parents during written/oral tests.

ii, iii, iv

iii, iv, vi

ii, iv, v

ii, vi

46. Which one of the following is not a curricular model

Administrative Line Staff Model

System Analysis Model

Jurisprudence Inquiry Model

Demonstration Model

47. Who makes decisions in grass-root model of Curriculum development

Community

Students

District Inspector of Schools

Teacher

48. Which combination of the following is related to curriculum development
i. Hilda Taba
ii. Taylor
iii. Alexander and Saylor
iv. Hilgard

ii and iv

iii and iv

ii, iii and iv

ii and iii

49. In a test, a question was correctly answered by only 10 students out of 50. The difficulty level of that question is

40

10

20

80

50. By summative evaluation we mean

Sum of marks obtained in all tests during the year.

Marks obtained in the year end examinations.

Sum of marks obtained by the whole class in a test.

Sum total of marks obtained in all tests during the semester.

51. In a school organization system each member, whether teacher, headmaster or inspector of schools, has to follow certain rules and regulations. The functions, areas, seniority of each worker and officer are predecided. This approach of educational administration will be called,

Bureaucratic Management

System Management

Scientific Management

Administrative Management

52. Which of the following diagrams tends to provide a correct depiction of System's approach to administration in education

53. When 'System approach' is used for ensuring quality in schools, it implies
Assessment of students' prior experience
Adequacy of school resources
Cooperation of parents
Interaction between teachers and parents Fixing of benchmarks for judging quality of learning









54. Which of the sets of statements gives acceptable difference between transactional and transformational leadership styles for strengthening the school system
In transactional leadership style, the leader goes with his/her own vision while in transformational style, the leader creates vision in others.
Transactional style leader monitors while in the transformational style leader inspires. Transactional style leader promotes trust while the transformational style leader keeps strict vigil.
In transactional leadership style, the leaders personal traits are important while in transformational style, inter relationships are important. The transactional leader monitors while the transformational leader guides.









55. Supervisory function in terms of modern approaches to management, will entail Strict watch on an aberrant behaviour.
Involving everybody in the institutional tasks.
Maintaining a secret record for every participant.
Sharing concerns for growth and development of the institution.
Promoting trust and proactive moves.









56. Which of the following are descriptive of average, typical or mediocre performance and are not to be regarded as standards or as desirable levels of attainment

Profiles

Norms

Grades

Standardized scores

57. Match items of Set I with the items of Set II and select appropriate code.

Set I(Type of test items) Set II (Purpose served)

Multiple choice items Comprehension of ideas
Rearrangement type Ability to pair on the basis of relationship
Free response type Recognition power
Matching type Ability to supply Identification of sequence
Codes










58. Match the items of Set I with the items of Set II and select appropriate code.

Set I Set II
Parallel form reliability Correlate with an established test
Split half method of Analysis of the meaning of test score in reliability terms of a stipulated purpose.
Construct validity Kuder-Richardson formula
Power test Standard error of measurement for one form is the same as the other.
The student gets enough time to show what he/she knows.
Spearman-Brown formula

Codes











59. For any trait or characteristic that shows a progressive and relatively uniform increase from one school grade to the next we can prepare as set of grade equivalents. Identify the type of grade equivalent from the list given below, which indicates number of standard deviations an individual falls above or below average.

Age norms

Percentile norms

Grade norms

Standard score norms

60. On a test with a mean of 80 and a standard deviation of 20, an individual with a score of 60 will have a z-score of

0.1

1.0

0.1

1.0

61. Which of the following sets of statements relate more appropriately to the meaning and scope of Educational technology For your answer, select the correct alternative set from the code given under the list of statements.
Hardware in ET is the modality of presentation whereas software is the content or message which is presented.
ET caters to memory level teaching only.
Interactive stage of teaching is outside the scope of ET.
ET aims at optimizing learning outcomes.
ET is restricted to only conditioning and training modalities.
System's approach in ET followed hardware and software approaches.
The purpose of multimedia is confined to making engagement in learning sustained for a long time.
(viii) Simple cognitive interchanges in teacher and learner form part of reflective level teaching. Codes

and

(viii) and

and (viii)

and

62. In the following list of statements, those which are true and acceptable form a set. Identify the correct set from the code to indicate your answer.
Microteaching is basically a training strategy aimed at teaching of instructional skills. In branching programmes feedback to the learner is immediate while in linear programmes it is slightly delayed.
Flander's interaction analysis is aimed at observing direct and indirect influence patterns of teaching behaviour.
There is no difference between correspondence, distance and open concepts of distance education.
Criterion referenced tests are related to individualised instruction. Basic teaching model of Robert Glaser can form the basis of analysing the components of other teaching models.

Codes

and

and

and

and

63. The structure of a frame in linear, branching and computer assisted instruction consists of three important components. What is the usual sequence underlying this structure. Select from the alternatives given below.

Feedback given, Response made, Prompted answer.

Information given, Response made, Feedback delivered.

Partial information given, No response asked for, Feedback delayed.

Part of the information with held, Response asked for, No feedback given.

64. In designing instructional systems, what is the correct sequence insisted Choose from the alternatives given below

Deciding of instructional strategy, task analysis, formulation of objectives and evaluation rubrics.

Formulation of objectives, deciding evaluation rubrics, task analysis, choice/use of instructional strategies.

Formulation of instructional objectives, task analysis, designing of instructional strategies and evaluation rubrics.

Deciding evaluation rubrics, formulation of instructional objectives, task analysis, designing instructional strategies.

65. What are the various strategies used for modifying teaching behaviour in ET Select from the following list of alternatives to indicate your answer.

Micro-teaching, Interaction Analysis, action research, use of hardware, conducting understanding level teaching and simulation.

Sensitivity training, micro teaching, action research, simulation, interaction analysis, proceeding and programmed instructional strategy.

Programmed instructional strategy, discussion, projects, brainstorming, action research and lecturing.

Lecturing, discussions, use of computers, brainstorming, projects and teaching machines.

66. Anoxia is one of the causes of

Mental retardation due to deprivation of oxygen at birth.

Physical disability due to weakness.

Hard of hearing due to bacterial infection.

Speech Impairment due to Psychological cause.

67. According to Legal Perspective, a person with which of the following visual acuity will be called partially sighted

Upto 20/200 or less

Between 20/70 and 20/200

Between 20/100 and 20/70

Upto 20/60 or less

68. Which of the following is not characteristic of the intellectually challenged child

He/She tends to be retarded in his/her physical development.

He/She is above average in sensory motor and artistic aptitude.

He/She is lacking in ability to conceptualise and generalise.

He/She tends to display socially undesirable traits very often.

69. Which of the following could you associate to the greatest extent with the education of the Mentally Retarded Children

Leta Hollingworth

Lewis M. Terman

Nancy Bayley

Christine Ingram

70. Down's Syndrome is a

Physical disorder

Mental disorder

Genetic disorder

Personality disorder

71. A Review of NPE-1986 Programme of Action was done by

National Commission for Teachers

Yashpal Committee

Rama Murti Committee

Hansa Mehta Committee

72. Establishment of DIETs was the result of one of the recommendations of

Indian Education Commission (1882)

University Education Commission (1948-49)

Secondary Education Commission (1952-53)

National Policy on Education (1986)

73. Below are given the various types of Teacher Education Programmes in Set I while their functions are indicated in Set II. Match the two sets and give your answer from the code.

Set I Set II

In-service Teacher To Sharpen and deepen the subject knowledge. Education
Pre-Service Teacher To bring refinement and upgradation in teaching skills. Education Distance Education To prepare teachers in terms of the requirements of demand-supply analysis.
Refresher Courses To help the disadvantaged society.
To meet the large scale shortage of teachers in rural areas.
To prepare teachers with an eye on the shortage of teachers in the far flung areas.
Codes










74. Which of the following combinations of statements reflects the concerns of National Curriculum Framework 2005
A commitment to democracy and values of equality, Justice, Freedom, Secularism, respect for human dignity and rights.
Burdening children with information resulting from an erroneous notion of knowledge. A capacity to learn and willingness to unlearn and relearn as means of responding to new situations in a flexible and creative manner.
Appreciation of beauty and art being an integral part of human life. Codes









75. "Animals are trained but teachers are educated", was the observation made by

W.H. Kilpatrik

John Dewey

Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan

Swami Vivekanand