Teaching-Aptitude
Question 1 |
Identify the teaching strategies which are employed during indirect instruction:
A) Emphasizing direct and indirect exemplars
B) Presenting the stimulus material
C) Inquiry based question-answer session
D) Presenting, asking and providing feedback
E) Promoting problem solving approach
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A) Emphasizing direct and indirect exemplars
B) Presenting the stimulus material
C) Inquiry based question-answer session
D) Presenting, asking and providing feedback
E) Promoting problem solving approach
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A | (A), (B) and (C) only
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B | (B), (C) and (D) only
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C | (C), (D) and (E) only
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D | (A), (C) and (E) only
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Question 2 |
In which level of teaching, the teacher’s role is more active rather than being interactive?
A | Memory level
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B | Understanding level |
C | Reflective level |
D | Autonomous development level
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Question 3 |
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Interactive and multimedia systems provide for a new culture of teaching and learning.
Statement II: Virtual classrooms convert students into senseless humanoids.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Statement I: Interactive and multimedia systems provide for a new culture of teaching and learning.
Statement II: Virtual classrooms convert students into senseless humanoids.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A | Both Statement I and Statement II are true |
B | Both Statement I and Statement II are false
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C | Statement I is correct but Statement II is false |
D | Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true
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Question 4 |
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Indirect instruction is an approach to teaching and learning in which the process is inquiry, the content involves concept and the context is a problem.
Statement II: In NRT test data tell us about a student's level of proficiency in mastery of some skills or set of skills.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Statement I: Indirect instruction is an approach to teaching and learning in which the process is inquiry, the content involves concept and the context is a problem.
Statement II: In NRT test data tell us about a student's level of proficiency in mastery of some skills or set of skills.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A | Both Statement I and Statement II are true
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B | Both Statement I and Statement II are false |
C | Statement I is correct but Statement II is false
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D | Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true
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Question 5 |
Which of the following teacher competency belongs to the domain of personality and attitude?
A | Locus of control and self-efficiency
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B | Managing and Monitoring |
C | Planning and instructing
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D | Personalising and contextualizing
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Question 6 |
Which of the following are the cause of plateau associated with learning curve?
A. Lack of balance among various phases of a complex skill
B. Shifting of attention from one phase of performance to another
C. Fatigue and boredom
D. Positive interest and incentive.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
A. Lack of balance among various phases of a complex skill
B. Shifting of attention from one phase of performance to another
C. Fatigue and boredom
D. Positive interest and incentive.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
A | A, B and C only |
B | A and D only |
C | B, C and D |
D | A, B, C and D only |
Question 7 |
Which of the following is the best method of teaching?
A | To impart knowledge to students |
B | To ask students to self-learn from books. |
C | To start a discussion and encourage students to participate in it. |
D | To ask students to go to the library. |
Question 8 |
A prediction of relationships involving theoretical constructs is known as:
A | Operational hypothesis |
B | General Hypothesis |
C | Non-directional hypothesis |
D | Conceptual hypothesis |
Question 9 |
The post-test only control group design avoids:
A | Non Cooperative participants |
B | Sensitization of participants |
C | Group Comparison |
D | Experimental treatment |
Question 10 |
Questions constructed in such a manner that suggest an expected answer are identified as:
A | Main questions |
B | Meta questions |
C | Lead questions |
D | Suggestive questions |
Question 11 |
The role of a teacher in the simulation model is that of _______.
A | Explaining
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B |
Designing |
C | Describing
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D |
Choosing activity |
Question 12 |
The CBCS (Choice Based Credit System) in higher education promotes:
A | Rigid Curriculum structure |
B |
Flexibility in course selection |
C | Limited student choices |
D |
Only theoretical learning
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Question 13 |
Arrange the problem-solving strategy.
(A) Generate many possible solutions
(B) Determine how to implement the solution and evaluate the success of the solution
(C) Make a decision
(D) Evaluate each solution
(E) Define the problem
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) Generate many possible solutions
(B) Determine how to implement the solution and evaluate the success of the solution
(C) Make a decision
(D) Evaluate each solution
(E) Define the problem
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A | B, E, A, D, C |
B | E, A, D, C, B |
C | A, B, C, D, E
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D | C, A, B, E, D |
Question 14 |
Learning for all implies :
(A) Inclusive Education
(B) Equitable Education
(C) Inclusive and Equitable Education
(D) Quality Education
(E) Categorized based Education
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) Inclusive Education
(B) Equitable Education
(C) Inclusive and Equitable Education
(D) Quality Education
(E) Categorized based Education
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A | A, B and D only
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B |
A and E only
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C |
C only
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D | D only |
Question 15 |
Match List – I with List – II
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
| List I (Learning Style) | List II (Strengths) |
| A. Convergent | I. Creating theoretical model |
| B. Divergent | II. Practical application of ideas |
| C. Assimilation | III. Carrying out plans and tasks that involve students in new experiences |
| D. Accommodative | IV. Imaginative ability and generation of ideas |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A | A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
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B | A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV |
C | A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
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D | A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-II
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Question 16 |
Situated cognition is
A | The idea that thinking is located in social and physical contexts, not within an
individual's mind.
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B | A student's general knowledge about the world. |
C | The belief that one can master a situation and produce positive outcomes. |
D | A schema of an event.
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Question 17 |
Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
| LIST-I(Model of cognitive apprenticeship) | LIST-II(Meaning) | ||
| A | Modelling | I | Helping learners in starting and gradually fading the support |
| B | Scaffolding | II | Searching for new information, verifying to accept it as authentic knowledge |
| C | Articulation | III | Observing the performance of an expert |
| D | Exploration | IV | Giving words to their understanding of the process and content |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A | A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I |
B | A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II |
C | A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III |
D | A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV |
Question 18 |
Which of the following are the strategies of co-operative learning?
A. Rally coach
B. Talking chips
C. Schedule
D. Round table
E. Think-pair-share
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A. Rally coach
B. Talking chips
C. Schedule
D. Round table
E. Think-pair-share
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A | A, B, D and E only |
B | B and E only |
C | A, C and E only |
D | B and D only |
Question 19 |
The well-known • Wood's despatch' is often described as the ____ of English education
in India.
A | Bill of Rights |
B | People's Charter |
C | Preamble |
D | Magna Carta |
Question 20 |
Which of the following tools can be used to create a Virtual science lab experience?
A. Kahoot!
B- Labster
D. Phet simulation
E. Padlet
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A. Kahoot!
B- Labster
E. Padlet
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A | A, B and D Only |
B | C and E only |
C | A and E Only |
D | B and D Only
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Question 21 |
The transfer of learning from one situation to another that is conscious and effortful is known
A | Far-road transfer |
B | High-road transfer |
C | Near-road transfer |
D | Long-road transfer |
Question 22 |
What among the following can be ascribed to learning styles ?
A)It is a way ‘how’ the student learns
B)They are strengths and preferences of the learners for responding to the stimulate in the environment
C)It is ‘What’ the learner learns
D)It is behavioural pattern developed for any new learning
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A)It is a way ‘how’ the student learns
B)They are strengths and preferences of the learners for responding to the stimulate in the environment
C)It is ‘What’ the learner learns
D)It is behavioural pattern developed for any new learning
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A | (A) and (B) only |
B |
(A) and (C) only |
C | (A), (B), and (D) only |
D | (B), (C), and (D) only |
Question 23 |
What among the following can be correctly claimed in the light of ‘Assessment Rubrics’ ?
A)A tool used to interpet and grade students on the basis of some criterion.
B)A means to increase subjective evaluation by the evaluator.
C)It ensures transparency and fairness in the marking process.
D)It provides an opportunity to set orbitrary standards and guidelines for moderation.
E)It is an innovative evaluation system.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A)A tool used to interpet and grade students on the basis of some criterion.
B)A means to increase subjective evaluation by the evaluator.
C)It ensures transparency and fairness in the marking process.
D)It provides an opportunity to set orbitrary standards and guidelines for moderation.
E)It is an innovative evaluation system.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A | (A),(C) and (D) only |
B | (A),(B) and (C) only |
C | (C),(B) and (E) only |
D | (A),(C) and (E) only
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Question 24 |
Match List - I with List -II.
List -I List - II
(Types of Teaching) (Description)
A) Macro teaching (I) A teaching technique especially used in teacher’s Pre-service education to train them systematically
B) Micro teaching (II) An approach where the educators divide the content among themselves and students sit with one educator before moving to the other
(C) station teaching (III) A situation in a classroom where two teachers work on a class together
(D) Cooperative teaching (IV) When a teacher provides instruction to the entire Class at one time for an extended period of time
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(Types of Teaching) (Description)
A) Macro teaching (I) A teaching technique especially used in teacher’s Pre-service education to train them systematically
B) Micro teaching (II) An approach where the educators divide the content among themselves and students sit with one educator before moving to the other
(C) station teaching (III) A situation in a classroom where two teachers work on a class together
(D) Cooperative teaching (IV) When a teacher provides instruction to the entire Class at one time for an extended period of time
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A | (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV) |
B | (A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(I) |
C | (A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(III) |
D | (A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV) |
Question 25 |
Responses to open ended questions are
A | Quantifiable |
B | Realistic |
C | Subjective |
D | Imitative |
Question 26 |
In order to develop students holistically a teacher should emphasise on
A | subject knowledge only |
B | remedial classes for slow learners |
C | explain the concept well |
D | outcome based education along with value education
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Question 27 |
Match List I with List II
List I List II
A) Learning is an organization of behaviour I) Guilford
B) Learning is the change in behaviour resulting from behaviour. II) Skinner
C) Learning is selecting the appropriate response and connecting with the stimulus III) Garret
D) Learning is a process of progressive behaviour adaption IV) Thorndike
List I List II
A) Learning is an organization of behaviour I) Guilford
B) Learning is the change in behaviour resulting from behaviour. II) Skinner
C) Learning is selecting the appropriate response and connecting with the stimulus III) Garret
D) Learning is a process of progressive behaviour adaption IV) Thorndike
A | A-(I),B-(III),C-(II),D-(IV)
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B | A-(IV),B-(III),C-(II),D-(I) |
C | A-(III),B-(IV),C-(I),D-(II) |
D | A-(III),B-(I),C-(IV),D-(II) |
Question 28 |
Which of the following levels of Bloom's taxonomy is achieved by rote learning?
A | Remembering
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B | Applying
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C | Analyzing
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D | Understanding |
Question 29 |
Which of the following is a Group-centered method of teaching learning?
A | Providing lecture notes
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B | Team -teaching
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C | Demonstration method
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D | Brainstorming
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Question 30 |
Team teaching has the potential to develop :
A | Competitive spirit |
B | Cooperation |
C | The habit of supplementing the teaching of each other |
D | Highlighting the gaps in each others teaching |
Question 31 |
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. |
Question 32 |
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 |
Question 33 |
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 |
Question 34 |
The interaction between a teacher and students creates a zone of proximal:
A | Confusion |
B | Development |
C | Distortion |
D | Difference |
Question 34 Explanation:

Question 35 |
Which of the following set of statements best represents the nature and objective of teaching and learning?
(a) Teaching is like selling and learning is like buying.
(b) Teaching is a social act while learning is a personal act.
(c) Teaching implies learning whereas learning does not imply teaching.
(d) Teaching is a kind of delivery of knowledge while learning is like receiving it.
(e) Teaching is an interaction and is triadic in nature whereas learning is an active engagement in a subject domain.
(a) Teaching is like selling and learning is like buying.
(b) Teaching is a social act while learning is a personal act.
(c) Teaching implies learning whereas learning does not imply teaching.
(d) Teaching is a kind of delivery of knowledge while learning is like receiving it.
(e) Teaching is an interaction and is triadic in nature whereas learning is an active engagement in a subject domain.
A | (b), (c) and (e) |
B | (a), (b) and (c) |
C | (a), (b) and (d) |
D | (a), (d) and (e) |
Question 36 |
From the list given below identify the learner characteristics which would facilitate teaching-learning system to become effective. Choose the correct code to indicate your answer.
(a) Prior experience of learner
(b) Learner’s family lineage
(c) Aptitude of the learner
(d) Learner’s stage of development
(e) Learner’s food habit and hobbies
(f) Learner’s religious affiliation
(a) Prior experience of learner
(b) Learner’s family lineage
(c) Aptitude of the learner
(d) Learner’s stage of development
(e) Learner’s food habit and hobbies
(f) Learner’s religious affiliation
A | (d), (e) and (f) |
B | (a), (d) and (e) |
C | (b), (c) and (f) |
D | (a), (c) and (d) |
Question 37 |
Which of the following is a key behaviour in effective teaching?
A | Structuring |
B | Instructional variety |
C | Questioning |
D | Using student ideas and contribution |
Question 38 |
On the basis of summative tests, a teacher is interpreting his/her students, performance in terms of their wellness life style evident in behaviour. This will be called:
A | Continuous and comprehensive evaluation |
B | Norm – referenced testing |
C | Criterion – referenced testing |
D | Formative testing |
Question 39 |
Assertion (A): All teaching implies learning.
Reason (R): Learning to be useful must be derived from teaching.
Choose the correct answer from the following:
Reason (R): Learning to be useful must be derived from teaching.
Choose the correct answer from the following:
A | Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). |
B | (A) is true, but (R) is false. |
C | (A) is false, but (R) is true. |
D | Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). |
Question 40 |
From the following list of statements, select those which indicate the characteristics and basic requirements of teaching.
(i) Teaching implies communication.
(ii) Teaching is like selling goods.
(iii) Teaching means managing and monitoring.
(iv) Teaching implies influencing others.
(v) Teaching requires convincing others.
(vi) There can be no teaching without infrastructural support.
(i) Teaching implies communication.
(ii) Teaching is like selling goods.
(iii) Teaching means managing and monitoring.
(iv) Teaching implies influencing others.
(v) Teaching requires convincing others.
(vi) There can be no teaching without infrastructural support.
A | (i), (iii) and (iv) |
B | (i), (ii) and (iii) |
C | (iv), (v) and (vi) |
D | (ii), (v) and (vi) |
Question 41 |
What is the purpose underlying the use of teaching aids?
A | To make the lessons interesting |
B | To capture the students’ attention |
C | To enhance access to technological resources |
D | To optimise learning outcomes |
Question 42 |
In the two lists given below, List I provides the list of teaching methods, while List II indicates the factors helpful in rendering them effective. Match the two lists and choose the correct answer from the code given below.


A | (iv) (iii) (ii) (i) |
B | (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) |
C | (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) |
D | (iii) (i) (ii) (iv) |
Question 43 |
Below are given statements pertaining to evaluation systems. Identify those which correctly explain them.
(i) Criterion-Referenced Testing (CRT) focuses on a delimited domain of learning tasks.
(ii) Norm-Referenced Testing (NRT) requires a clearly defined group.
(iii) Formative tests are given at the end of a course.
(iv) Both Norm-Referenced Testing (NRT) and Criterion-Referenced Testing (CRT) use the same type of test items.
(v) Summative tests are used regularly during teaching transactions.
(vi) Mastery tests are examples of Norm-Referenced Testing.
(i) Criterion-Referenced Testing (CRT) focuses on a delimited domain of learning tasks.
(ii) Norm-Referenced Testing (NRT) requires a clearly defined group.
(iii) Formative tests are given at the end of a course.
(iv) Both Norm-Referenced Testing (NRT) and Criterion-Referenced Testing (CRT) use the same type of test items.
(v) Summative tests are used regularly during teaching transactions.
(vi) Mastery tests are examples of Norm-Referenced Testing.
A | (i), (ii) and (iii) |
B | (i), (ii) and (iv) |
C | (iv), (v) and (vi) |
D | (ii), (v) and (vi) |
Question 44 |
In the list given below, identify those key teaching behaviours which have been observed to be contributive to effectiveness.
(i) Lesson clarity
(ii) Probing
(iii) Teacher-task orientation
(iv) Student success rate
(v) Instructional variety
(vi) Using student ideas
(i) Lesson clarity
(ii) Probing
(iii) Teacher-task orientation
(iv) Student success rate
(v) Instructional variety
(vi) Using student ideas
A | (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) |
B | (iii), (iv), (v) and (vi) |
C | (i), (iii), (iv) and (v) |
D | (ii), (iii), (v) and (vi) |
Question 45 |
Among the following propositions two are related in such a way that they cannot both be true but can both be false. Select the code that states those two propositions.
Propositions:
(a) Every student is attentive.
(b) Some students are attentive.
(c) Students are never attentive.
(d) Some students are not attentive.
Propositions:
(a) Every student is attentive.
(b) Some students are attentive.
(c) Students are never attentive.
(d) Some students are not attentive.
A | (a) and (b) |
B | (a) and (c) |
C | (b) and (c) |
D | (c) and (d) |
Question 45 Explanation:
Some students may attentive (or) not attentive both are true remaining two statements are false.
Answer:- B
Question 46 |
Given below are two premises ((a) and (b)). From those two premises four conclusions (i),(ii), (iii) & (iv) are drawn. Select the code that states the conclusions validly drawn from the premises (taking singly or jointly.)
Premises:
(a) Untouchability is a curse.
(b) All hot pans are untouchable.
Conclusions:
(i) All hot pans are curse.
(ii) Some untouchable things are hot pans.
(iii) All curses are untouchability.
(iv) Some curses are untouchability.
Premises:
(a) Untouchability is a curse.
(b) All hot pans are untouchable.
Conclusions:
(i) All hot pans are curse.
(ii) Some untouchable things are hot pans.
(iii) All curses are untouchability.
(iv) Some curses are untouchability.
A | (i) and (ii) |
B | (ii) and (iii) |
C | (iii) and (iv) |
D | (ii) and (iv) |
Question 46 Explanation:

Question 47 |
If the statement 'None but the brave wins the race' is false which of the following statements can be claimed to be true?
A | All brave persons win the race. |
B | Some persons who win the race are not brave. |
C | Some persons who win the race are brave. |
D | No person who wins the race is brave. |
Question 47 Explanation:
From the given argument option B is the most suitable answer.
Question 48 |
If two standard form categorical propositions with the same subject and predicate are related in such a manner that if one is undetermined the other must be undetermined, what is their relation?
A | Contrary |
B | Subcontrary |
C | Contradictory |
D | Sub-altern |
Question 49 |
The purpose of value education is best served by focusing on
A | Cultural practices prevailing in the society. |
B | Norms of conduct laid down by a social group. |
C | Concern for human values. |
D | Religious and moral practices and instructions. |
Question 50 |
Assertion (A): Learning is a lifelong process.
Reason (R): Learning to be useful must be linked with life processes.
Reason (R): Learning to be useful must be linked with life processes.
A | Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). |
B | Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) |
C | (A) is true, but (R) is false. |
D | (A) is false, but (R) is true. |
Question 50 Explanation:

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