TEACHING APTITUDE QUESTIONS (DEC – 2004)
1. Discussion
Method can be used when:
(A)
The topic is very difficult (B) The topic is easy
(C)
The topic is difficult
(D) All of the above
Answer:
C
2. Which of the
following is a teaching aid?
(A)
Working Model of Wind Mill (B) Tape
Recorder
(C)
16mm Film
Projector
(D) All the above
Answer:
D
3. The main aim of
teaching is:
(A)
To develop only reasoning
(B) To develop only thinking
(C)
Both (A) and
(B)
(D) To give information
Answer:
C
4. The quality of
teaching is reflected:
(A)
By the attendance of students in the class
(B)
By the pass percentage of students
(C)
By the quality of questions asked by students
(D)
By the duration of silence maintained in the class
Answer:
C
5. The present
annual examination system:
(A)
Promotes rote learning
(B)
Does not promote good study habits
(C)
Does not encourage students to be regular in class
(D)
All the above
Answer:
D
6. Team teaching
has the potential to develop: (DEC – 2005)
(A) Competitive spirit
(B) Cooperation
(C) The habit of supplementing the teaching of each other
(D) Highlighting the gaps in each other’s teaching
Answer:
C
7. Which of the
following is the most important characteristic of Open Book Examination system?
(A) Students become serious.
(B) It improves attendance in the classroom.
(C) It reduces examination anxiety amongst students.
(D) It compels students to think.
Answer:
D
8. Which of the
following methods of teaching encourages the use of maximum senses?
(A) Problem-solving method (B) Laboratory method
(C) Self-study method
(D) Team teaching
method
Answer:
B
9. Which of the
following statement is correct?
(A) Communicator should have fine senses
(B) Communicator should have tolerance power
(C) Communicator should be soft spoken
(D) Communicator should have good personality
Answer:
A
10. An effective
teacher is one who can:
(A) Control the class (B)
give more information in less time
(C) Motivate students to
learn (D) correct
the assignments carefully
Answer:
C
11. Which
of the following comprise teaching skill? (JUNE- 2006)
(A) Black Board writing
(B) Questioning
(C)
Explaining
(D) All the above
Answer: D
12. Which
of the following statements is most appropriate?
(A) Teachers can teach.
(B) Teachers help can create in a
student a desire to learn.
(C) Lecture Method can be used for
developing thinking.
(D) Teachers are born.
Answer: B
13. The
first Indian chronicler of Indian history was:
(A)
Megasthanese (B) Fahiyan
(C) Huan
Tsang (D) Kalhan
Answer: D
14. Which
of the following statements is correct?
(A) Syllabus is a part of
curriculum.
(B) Syllabus is an annexure to
curriculum.
(C) Curriculum is the same in all
educational institutions affiliated to a particular university.
(D) Syllabus is not the same in all
educational institutions affiliated to a particular university.
Answer: A
15. Which
of the two given options is of the level of understanding?
(I) Define noun.
(II) Define noun in your own words.
(A) Only
I
(B) Only II
(C) Both I and II
(D) Neither I nor II
16. Which of the following statement is
not correct? (DEC – 2006)
(A)
Lecture Method can develop reasoning
(B)
Lecture Method can develop knowledge
(C)
Lecture Method is one way process
(D)
During Lecture Method students are passive
Answer: A
17. The main objective of teaching at
Higher Education Level is :
(A)
To prepare students to pass examination
(B)
To develop the capacity to take decisions
(C)
To give new information
(D)
To motivate students to ask questions during lecture
Answer: B
18. Teacher uses visual-aids to make
learning: (JUN – 2007)
(A)
Simple (B) more
knowledgeable
(C)
Quicker (D) interesting
Answer: D
19. The teacher’s role at the higher
educational level is to:
(A)
Provide information to students
(B)
Promote self-learning in students
(C)
Encourage healthy competition among students
(D)
Help students to solve their personal problems
Answer: B
20. Which one of the following teachers
would you like the most:
(A)
Punctual
(B)
Having research aptitude
(C)
Loving and having high idealistic philosophy
(D)
Who often amuses his students?
Answer: B
21. Micro teaching is most effective for
the student-teacher:
(A)
During the practice-teaching (B) after the
practice-teaching
(C)
Before the practice-teaching (D) none of
the above
Answer: A
22. Which is the least important factor in
teaching?
(A)
Punishing the students
(B)
Maintaining discipline in the class
(C)
Lecturing in impressive way
(D)
Drawing sketches and diagrams on the black-board
Answer: A
23. Value education makes a student:
(A)
Good citizen (B)
Successful businessman
(C)
Popular teacher (D) Efficient manager
Answer: A
24. Verbal guidance is least effective in
the learning of: (DEC -2007)
(A)
Aptitudes (B) Skills
(C)
Attitudes (D) Relationship
Answer: B
25. Which is the most important aspect of
the teacher’s role in learning?
(A)
The development of insight into what constitutes an adequate performance
(B)
The development of insight into what constitutes the pitfalls and dangers to be
avoided
(C)
The provision of encouragement and moral support
(D)
The provision of continuous diagnostic and remedial help
Answer: C
26. The most appropriate purpose of
learning is:
(A)
Personal adjustment
(B) modification of behaviour
(C)
Social and political awareness (D) preparing oneself for employment
Answer: B
27. The students who keep on asking
questions in the class should be:
(A)
Encouraged to find answer independently
(B)
Advised to meet the teacher after the class
(C)
Encouraged to continue questioning
(D)
Advised not to disturb during the lecture
Answer: B
28. Maximum participation of students is
possible in teaching through:
(A)
Discussion method (B)
lecture method
(C)
Audio-visual aids
(D)
text book method
Answer: A
29. The aim of vocationalization of
education is:
(A)
Preparing students for a vocation along with knowledge
(B)
Converting liberal education into vocational education
(C)
Giving more importance to vocational than general education
(D)
Making liberal education job-oriented
Answer: A
(JUN
– 2008)
30. The teacher has been glorified by the
phrase “Friend, philosopher and guide” because:
(A)
He has to play all vital roles in the context of society
(B)
He transmits the high value of humanity to students
(C)
He is the great reformer of the society
(D)
He is a great patriot
Answer: B
31. The most important cause of failure
for teacher lies in the area of:
(A)
Inter personal relationship
(B)
Lack of command over the knowledge of the subject
(C)
Verbal ability
(D)
Strict handling of the students
Answer: B
32. A teacher can establish rapport with
his students by:
(A)
Becoming a figure of authority
(B)
Impressing students with knowledge and skill
(C)
Playing the role of a guide
(D)
Becoming a friend to the students
Answer: B
33. Education is a powerful instrument of:
(A)
Social transformation (B) Personal
transformation
(C)
Cultural transformation (D) All the above
Answer: D
34. A teacher’s major contribution towards
the maximum self-realization of the student is affected through:
(A)
Constant fulfilment of the students’ needs
(B)
Strict control of class-room activities
(C)
Sensitivity to students’ needs, goals and purposes
(D)
Strict reinforcement of academic standards
Answer: C
35. According to Swami Vivekananda,
teacher's success depends on: (DEC – 2008)
(A)
His renunciation of personal gain and service to others
(B)
His professional training and creativity
(C)
His concentration on his work and duties with a spirit of obedience to God
(D)
His mastery on the subject and capacity in controlling the students
Answer: D
36. Which of the following teacher, will
be liked most?
(A)
A teacher of high idealistic attitude
(B)
A loving teacher
(C)
A teacher who is disciplined
(D)
A teacher who often amuses his students
Answer: A
37. A teacher's most important challenge
is:
(A)
To make students do their home work
(B)
To make teaching-learning process enjoyable
(C)
To maintain discipline in the class room
(D)
To prepare the question paper
Answer: B
38. Value-education stands for:
(A)
Making a student
healthy
(B) making a
student to get a job
(C)
Inculcation of virtues
(D)
all-round development of personality
Answer: C
39. When a normal student behaves in an
erratic manner in the class, you would:
(A)
Pull up the student then and there
(B)
Talk to the student after the class
(C)
Ask the student to leave the class
(D)
Ignore the student
Answer: B
40. Good evaluation of written material
should not be based on: (JUN – 2009)
(A)
Linguistic expression
(B)
Logical presentation
(C)
Ability to reproduce whatever is read
(D)
Comprehension of subject
Answer: D
41. Why do teachers use teaching aid?
(A)
To make teaching fun-filled
(B)
To teach within understanding level of students
(C)
For students’ attention
(D)
To make students attentive
Answer: B
42. Attitudes, concepts, skills and
knowledge are products of:
(A)
Learning (B) Research
(C)
Heredity (D) Explanation
Answer: A
43. Which among the following gives more
freedom to the learner to interact?
(A)
Use of film
(B)
Small group discussion
(C)
Lectures by experts
(D)
Viewing country-wide classroom programme on TV
Answer: B
44. Which of the following is not a
product of learning?
(A)
Attitudes
(B) Concepts
(C)
Knowledge
(D) Maturation
Answer: D
(DEC – 2009)
45. Which of the following skills are
needed for present day teacher to adjust effectively with the classroom
teaching?
1.
Knowledge of technology
2.
Use of technology in teaching learning
3.
Knowledge of students’ needs
4.
Content mastery
(A)
1 & 3 (B) 2
& 3
(C)
2, 3 & 4 (D) 2 & 4
Answer: C
46. The primary duty of the teacher is to
(A)
Raise the intellectual standard of the students
(B)
Improve the physical standard of the students
(C)
Help all round development of the students
(D)
Imbibe value system in the students
Answer: C
47. Micro teaching is more effective
(A)
During the preparation for teaching-practice
(B)
During the teaching-practice
(C)
After the teaching-practice
(D)
Always
Answer: A
48. What quality the students like the
most in a teacher?
(A)
Idealist philosophy
(B) Compassion
(C)
Discipline
(D)
Entertaining
Answer: B
(JUN – 2010)
49. Which one of the following is the most
important quality of a good teacher?
(A)
Punctuality and
sincerity
(B) Content mastery
(C)
Content mastery and reactive (D) Content mastery and
sociable
Answer: A
Explanation: Question here
focuses on the personal quality of the teacher.
50. The primary responsibility for the
teacher’s adjustment lies with
(A)
The
children
(B) The principal
(C)
The teacher himself (D) The
community
Answer: C
Explanation: Teacher’s
adjustment is his/her own responsibility nobody else is responsible for it.
51. As per the NCTE norms, what should be
the staff strength for a unit of 100 students at B.Ed. level ?
(A)
1 + 7 (B) 1
+ 9
(C)
1 + 10 (D) 1 + 5
Answer: A
Explanation: One Principal +
7 faculty members.
52. Research has shown that the most
frequent symptom of nervous instability among teachers is
(A)
Digestive upsets (B) Explosive behaviour
(C)
Fatigue
(D) Worry
Answer: B
53. Which one of the following statements
is correct?
(A)
Syllabus is an annexure to the curriculum.
(B)
Curriculum is the same in all educational institutions.
(C)
Curriculum includes both formal, and informal education.
(D)
Curriculum does not include methods of evaluation.
Answer: A
Explanation: Curriculum
refers to the sum of all the activities in an out of the school, syllabus is
only a small part of it.
54. A successful teacher is one who is
(A)
Compassionate and disciplinarian (B)
Quite and reactive
(C)
Tolerant and
dominating
(D) Passive and active
Answer: A
(DEC – 2010)
55. Some students in a class exhibit great
curiosity for learning. It may be because such children
(A)
Are
gifted
(B) Come from rich families
(C)
Show artificial behavior
(D) Create
indiscipline in the class
Answer: A
56. The most important quality of a good
teacher is
(A)
Sound knowledge of subject matter
(B)
Good communication skills
(C)
Concern for students’ welfare
(D)
Effective leadership qualities
Answer: A
57. Which one of the following is
appropriate in respect of teacher student relationship?
(A)
Very informal and intimate
(B) Limited to classroom only
(C)
Cordial and
respectful
(D) Indifferent
Answer: C
58. The academic performance of students
can be improved if parents are encouraged to
(A)
Supervise the work of their wards
(B)
Arrange for extra tuition
(C)
Remain unconcerned about it
(D)
Interact with teachers frequently
Answer: A
59. In a lively classroom situation, there
is likely to be
(A)
Occasional roars of laughter
(B)
Complete silence
(C)
Frequent teacher-student dialogue
(D)
Loud discussion among students
Answer: C
60. If a parent approaches the teacher to
do some favour to his/her ward in the examination, the teacher should
(A)
Try to help
him
(B) ask him not to talk in those terms
(C)
Refuse politely and firmly (D) ask him rudely to go away
Answer: C
61. For maintaining an effective
discipline in the class, the teacher should (JUN – 2011)
(A) Allow students to do
what they like.
(B) Deal with the students
strictly.
(C) Give the students some problem
to solve.
(D) Deal with them politely
and firmly.
Answer: C
62. An effective teaching aid is one which
(A) is colourful and good
looking (B) activates all faculties
(C) is visible to all
students
(D) easy to prepare and use
Answer: B
63. Those teachers are popular among
students who
(A) Develop intimacy with
them
(B) Help them solve their
problems
(C) Award good grades
(D) Take classes on extra
tuition fee
Answer: B
64. The essence of an effective classroom
environment is
(A) a variety of teaching
aids (B) lively student-teacher interaction
(C) pin-drop
silence
(D) strict discipline
Answer: B
65. On the first day of his class, if a
teacher is asked by the students to introduce himself, he should
(A) Ask them to meet after
the class
(B) Tell them about him in
brief
(C) Ignore the demand and
start teaching
(D) Scold the student for
this unwanted demand
Answer: B
66. Moral values can be effectively
inculcated among the students when the teacher
(A) Frequently talks about
values
(B) Himself practices them
(C) Tells stories of great
persons
(D) Talks of Gods and
Goddesses
Answer: B
(DEC – 2011)
67. By which of the following methods the
true evaluation of the students is possible?
(A) Evaluation at the end of
the course.
(B) Evaluation twice in a
year.
(C) Continuous evaluation.
(D) Formative evaluation.
Answer: C
68. Suppose a student wants to share his
problems with his teacher and he visits the teacher’s house for the purpose,
the teacher should
(A) Contact the student’s
parents and solve his problem.
(B) Suggest him that he
should never visit his house.
(C) Suggest him to meet the
principal and solve the problem.
(D) Extend reasonable help
and boost his morale.
Answer: D
69. When some students are deliberately
attempting to disturb the discipline of the class by making mischief, what will
be your role as a teacher?
(A) Expelling those
students.
(B) Isolate those students.
(C) Reform the group with
your authority.
(D) Giving them an
opportunity for introspection and improve their behaviour.
Answer: D
70. Which of the following belongs to a
projected aid?
(A) Blackboard
(B) Diorama
(C) Epidiascope
(D) Globe
Answer: C
71. A teacher is said to be fluent in
asking questions, if he can ask
(A) Meaningful questions
(B) As many questions as
possible
(C) Maximum number of
questions in a fixed time
(D) Many meaningful
questions in a fixed time
Answer: A
72. Which of the following qualities is
most essential for a teacher?
(A) He should be a learned
person.
(B) He should be a well
dressed person.
(C) He should have patience.
(D) He should be an expert
in his subject.
Answer: C
(JUN – 2012)
73. If you get an opportunity to teach a
visually challenged student along with normal students, what type of treatment
would you like to give him in the class?
(A)
Not giving extra attention because majority may suffer.
(B)
Take care of him sympathetically in the class- room.
(C)
You will think that blindness is his destiny and hence you cannot do anything.
(D)
Arrange a seat in the front row and try to teach at a pace convenient to him.
Answer: D
74. Which of the following is not a
characteristic of a good achievement test?
(A)
Reliability
(B) Objectivity
(C)
Ambiguity
(D) Validity
Answer: C
75. Which of the following does not belong
to a projected aid?
(A)
Overhead projector
(B) Blackboard
(C)
Epidiascope
(D) Slide projector
Answer: B
76. For a teacher, which of the following
methods would be correct for writing on the blackboard?
(A)
Writing fast and as clearly as possible.
(B)
Writing the matter first and then asking students to read it.
(C)
Asking a question to students and then writing the answer as stated by them.
(D)
Writing the important points as clearly as possible.
Answer: D
77. A teacher can be successful if he/she
(A)
Helps students in becoming better citizens
(B)
Imparts subject knowledge to students
(C)
Prepares students to pass the examination
(D)
Presents the subject matter in a well organized manner
Answer: A
78. Dynamic approach to teaching means
(A)
Teaching should be forceful and effective
(B)
Teachers should be energetic and dynamic
(C)
The topics of teaching should not be static, but dynamic
(D)
The students should be required to learn through activities
Answer: D
79. For an efficient and durable learning,
learner should have (DEC – 2012)
(A) Ability to learn only
(B) Requisite level of
motivation only
(C) Opportunities to learn
only
(D) Desired level of ability
and motivation
Answer: D
80. Classroom communication must be
(A) Teacher
centric (B) Student centric
(C) General
centric (D) Textbook centric
Answer: B
81. The best method of teaching is to
(A) Impart information
(B) Ask students to read
books
(C) Suggest good reference
material
(D) Initiate a discussion
and participate in it
Answer: D
82. Interaction inside the classroom
should generate
(A)
Argument (B) Information
(C)
Ideas (D)
Controversy
Answer: C
83. “Spare the rod and spoil the child”,
gives the message that
(A) Punishment in the class
should be banned.
(B) Corporal punishment is
not acceptable.
(C) Undesirable behaviour
must be punished.
(D) Children should be
beaten with rods.
Answer: C
84. The type of communication that the
teacher has in the classroom, is termed as
(A)
Interpersonal
(B) Mass communication
(C) Group
communication (D) Face-to-face communication
Answer:
C
85. The black-board can be utilized best
by a teacher for (JUN – 2013)
(A)
Putting the matter of teaching in black and white
(B)
Making the students attentive
(C)
Writing the important and notable points
(D)
Highlighting the teacher himself
Answer: C
86. Nowadays the most effective mode of
learning is
(A)
Self study
(B)
Face-to-face learning
(C)
e-Learning
(D) Blended learning
Answer: C &
D
87. At the primary school stage, most of
the teachers should be women because they
(A)
Can teach children better than men.
(B)
Know basic content better than men.
(C)
Are available on lower salaries.
(D)
Can deal with children with love and affection.
Answer: D
88. Which one is the highest order of
learning?
(A)
Chain
learning
(B) Problem-solving learning
(C)
Stimulus-response learning (D)
Conditioned-reflex learning
Answer: D
89. A person can enjoy teaching as a
profession when he
(A)
Has control over students.
(B)
Commands respect from students.
(C)
is more qualified than his colleagues.
(D)
is very close to higher authorities.
Answer: B
90. “A diagram speaks more than 1000
words” The statement means that the teacher should
(A)
Use diagrams in teaching.
(B)
Speak more and more in the class.
(C)
Use teaching aids in the class.
(D)
Not speak too, much in the class.
Answer: C
