1. MCQ on Science Methodology
Prof. Samruddhi Chepe
Ashoka International Centre for
Educational Studies and Research,
Nashik.
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2. 1
Q. Planning before teaching gives clear idea
about-
1. Objectives of Teaching
2. Methodology of Teaching
3. Evaluation Pattern
4. All of the above
Answer-4. All of the above
3. 2
Q. As per the suggestions of the National
Curriculum Framework, 2005, The science
curriculum should be-
1. Constructivist
2. Teacher Centered
3. Rote-Learning Based
4. Exam Oriented
Answer-1. Constructivist
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Q. As per Dr. Bloom, the development of the
individual occurs in-
1. Cognitive Domain
2. Affective Domain
3. Psychomotor Domain
4. All of the above
Answer-4. All of the above
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Q. Correlation of Science can be done with-
1. Only Mathematics
2. Only History
3. None of the School Subject
4. All of the School Subjects
Answer-4. All of the School Subjects
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Q. The main principle of Curriculum
Development is-
1. It should be Activity centred
2. It should be student centred
3. It should be flexible
4. All of the above
Answer-4. All of the above
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Q. The branches of Science are:
1. Physics
2. Chemistry
3. Bilology
4. All of the above
Answer-4. All of the above
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Q. Elements of Content Analysis are-
1. Unit, Sub Unit, Topic
2. Aims and Objectives
3. Teaching Method, Teaching Aids, Evaluation
Pattern
4. All of the above
Answer-4. All of the above
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Q. According to Dr. Bloom, Knowledge,
Comprehension, Application, Analysis, Synthesis
and Evaluation are the components of the
_______Domain.
1. Psychomotor Domain
2. Affective Domain
3. Cognitive Domain
4. Social Domain
Answer- 3. Cognitive Domain
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Q. Certain important discovery was done in the
period of the rule of certain king- Here teacher
correlates Science with which subject?
1. Geography
2. History
3. Mathematics
4. English
Answer- 2. History
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Q. The word Science has been derived from
Latin word _____.
1. Scientic
2. Scientia
3. Sin
4. Scientific
Answer- 2. Scientia
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Q. Which of the following is NOT a nature of
Science?
1. Science is dynamic.
2. Science is flexible.
3. Science is always independent of time and
place.
4. Science changes, as per the researcher.
Answer-4. Science changes, as per the researcher.
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Q. Which of the following is not a characteristic of Structure-
1. Displays the interrelationships among the disciplines,
branches, sub-branches, units, sub-units.
2. Contains properly structured arrangement of units and
sub-units.
3. Compact and meaningful.
4. Makes the content complex and difficult to understand.
Answer- 4. Makes the content complex and difficult to
understand.
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Q. A scientist discovers Science facts and does not
share with the humanity at large, but instead,
demands money from the Government.
The scientist here is NOT showing-
1. Integrity
2. Cooperation
3. Concern for Life
4. All of the Above Values
Answer- 4. All of the Above Values
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Q. A Scientist should _______ discoveries with
others.
1. Hide
2. Share
3. Show off
4. Deceive
Answer- 2. Share
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Q. What should not be a characteristic of a Science
Class?
1. Learning Environment
2. Welcoming Attitude
3. Parents Active Involvement
4. Non cooperative behaviour by Teacher
Answer-4. Non cooperative behaviour by Teacher
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Q. The lesson ‘Natural Resources’ highlights the
importance of following Value-
1. Preservation of Environment
2. Preservation of Health
3. Preservation of Peace
4. Preservation of Equity
Answer- 1. Preservation of Environment
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Q. The Medicines invented for certain disease are
helpful to the entire humanity. The value of ____
is highlighted here.
1. Preservation of Environment
2. Concern for Life
3. Honesty
4. Integrity
Answer- 2. Concern for Life
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Q. Following are the Applications of Science-
1. Industry & Education
2. Research & Health Care
3. National Security & Environment Protection
4. All of the above
Answer- 4. All of the above
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Q. The Chairperson of National Steering
Committee for NCF 2005 was-
1. Sir C.V.Raman
2. Sir J.P.Naik
3. Professor Yashpal
4. Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar
Answer- 3. Professor Yashpal
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Q. At the primary stage (1st to 5th) science should
be taught as-
1. Physics
2. General Science
3. Environmental Studies
4. Social Science
Answer- 3. Environmental Studies
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Q. Students should acquire experimental skill such as,
handling apparatus & instrument, arranging the
apparatus for experiment, preserving apparatus,
chemicals & specimen models.
This objective of Science is assigned for-
1. Primary Students
2. Junior College Students
3. Senior College Students
4. Secondary Students
Answer- 4. Secondary Students
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Q. As per Dr. Bloom, Affective Domain is related
with-
1. Thinking
2. Doing
3. Feeling
4. None of the above
Answer- 3. Feeling
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Q. Physical activities involving gross and/or fine
motor skills, such as coordination, dexterity,
strength, manipulation, and speed are developed
through-
1. Cognitive Domain
2. Affective Domain
3. Psychomotor Domain
4. All of the above
Answer-3. Psychomotor Domain
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Q. While discussing the generation of electricity, a
visit is paid to the local power station or a hydro
electric generator.
Here following type of Correlation takes place-
1. Within the Subject
2. With other Subjects
3. With Daily Life
4. None of the above
Answer- 3. With Daily Life
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Q. Which of the following is the AIM of teaching Science –
1. Developing scientific attitude and scientific temper
2. Nurturing the natural curiosity, aesthetic senses and creativity in
Science
3. Acquiring the skills to understand the method and process of
science that lead to exploration, generation and validation of
knowledge in science
4. Relating Science education to the environment (natural
environment, artifacts and people)
5. Solving problems of everyday life
6. All of the above
Answer- 6. All of the above
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Q. The optimum temperature for photosynthesis
is____.
• (a) 25-35℃
• (b) 10-15℃
• (c) 35-40℃
• (d) 20-25℃
Answer- d. 20-25℃
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• The Bohr model gave way to the Theory of
Atoms, which is called as………..
• A. Quantum Mechanics.
• B. Bohr’s Model
• C. Atoms Theory
• D. Atomic structure
Answer- A. Quantum Mechanics
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Q. Heart contracts and relaxes with a definite
rhythm . This is called _______ of heart.
• a) beating
• b) breathing
• c) rating
• d) Vibrating
Answer- a. Beating
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Q. National Science Day is celebrated on ______.
1. 28th February
2. 5th June
3. 21st June
4. 31st December
Answer- 1. 28th February
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Q. Dr. C. V. Raman's Contribution in finding out
the Theory of Dispersal of light is of _______.
1. No Importance
2. Industrial Application
3. Household Application
4. Universal Application
Answer- 4. Universal Application
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Q. The Energy can neither be created nor can be
destroyed is-
1. Law of Pythogoras
2. Law of Inductive Thinking
3. Law of Conservation of Energy
4. Law of Thermodynamics
Answer- 3. Law of Conservation of Energy
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Q. What is the full name of Dr. Abdul Kalam?
• (a) Avul Jakir Jalaluddin Kalam
• (b) Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam
• (c) Abdul Sakir Jainulabdeen Kalam
• (d) None of the above
Answer- (b) Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul
Kalam
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Q. Where did Dr. Abdul Kalam study aerospace
engineering?
• a) Indian Institute of Science
• b) Madras Institute of Technology
• c) National Aerospace Laboratories
• d) Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
Answer- b) Madras Institute of Technology
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Q. Neutrons have....
• a) +ve charge
• b) -ve charge
• c) High charge
• d) No charge
Answer- d) No charge
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Q. Which among the given elements has the
highest Atomic Radius?
1. Si (Silicon)
2. Mg (Magnesium)
3. P (Phosphorous)
4. Al (Aluminium)
Answer- 2. Mg (Magnesium)
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Q. Magnets are made up of which material?
1. Iron
2. Cobalt
3. Nickel
4. All of the above
Answer- 4. All of the above
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Q. Yeast is used in the production of______
1. Sugar
2. Alchohol
3. Hydrochloric Acid
4. Oxygen
Answer- 2. Alchohol
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Q. Part of the eye which controls the light
entering is called _____.
• (a) iris
• (b) cornea
• (c) lens
• (d) retina
Answer- (a) iris
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Q. There are ……….. classes of vertebrates.
1. 5
2. 6
3. 12
4. 2
Answer- 1. 5
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Q. Process of fermentation was discovered by
• 1. Edward Jenner
• 2. Louis Pasteur
• 3. Robert Koch
• 4. Alexander Fleming
Answer- 2. Louis Pasteur
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Q. Edward Jenner discovered vaccine for
________.
• 1. small pox
• 2. rabbies
• 3. Anthrax
• 4. Polio
Answer- 1. small pox
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Q. The process of conversion of sugar into
alcohol is called_______.
• (i) nitrogen fixation
• (ii) moulding
• (iii) fermentation
• (iv) infection
Answer- (iii) fermentation
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Q. Which of the following is not a single flower,
but a group of flowers?
1. Rose
2. Datura
3. China Rose
4. Sunflower
Answer- 4. Sunflower
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Q. Which among the following sentences describes the relationship
between Science and Technology?
1. Technology is a more primitive process, as compared to Science.
2. Science is the knowledge and Technology is the application of that
knowledge. Science is a broader &Technology is specific.
3. Science is ancient, Technology is recent.
4. Science and Technology are independent branches of study with
no connection.
Answer- 2. Science is the knowledge and Technology is the application
of that knowledge. Science is a broader &Technology is specific.
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Q. The bicycle is moving on a straight road at a
constant speed. The wheels of the cycle exhibit-
1. Circular and Translational Motion
2. Circular, Translational and Periodic Motion
3. Translational and Periodic Motion
4. Circular and Periodic Motion
Answer- 2. Circular, Translational and Periodic
Motion
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Q. Choose the odd one out.
1. Egg
2. Embryo
3. Ovum
4. Gamete
Answer- 2. Embryo
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Q. Which of the following is a reproducing part
of Ginger?
1. Root
2. Leaf
3. Stem
4. Seed
Answer- 3. Stem
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Q. In plants and trees, water goes up high due to
suction pull. Which of the following phenomenon
causes this suction pull?
1. Transpiration
2. Photosynthesis
3. Respiration
4. Absorption
Answer- 1. Transpiration
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Q. ______ is a Teacher Centered Method of
Teaching Science.
1. Demonstration Method
2. Journey Method
3. Narration Method
4. Inductive-Deductive Method
Answer- 3. Narration Method
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Q. Foloinfg rea the limitations of Narration
Method-
1. Involves one way communication.
2. Skill teaching becomes difficult.
3. Encourages student passiveness.
4. All of the above
Answer-4. All of the above
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Q. ________ involves the process of performing
and explaining the experiment by the teacher for
the whole group.
1. Demonstration Method
2. Journey Method
3. Narration Method
4. Inductive-Deductive Method
Answer- 1. Demonstration Method
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Q. Good Demonstration must be-
1. Objective based
2. Preplanned demonstration
3. Sequential arrangement of apparatus
4. All of the above
Answer-4. All of the above
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Q. Models of Teaching are-
1. Practice Based
2. Research Based
3. Teacher Centered
4. School Based
Answer- 2. Research Based
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Q. ________ gives the purpose of the
application of particular model.
1. Social system
2. Principles of Reaction
3. Objectives
4. Syntax
Answer- 2. Principles of Reaction
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Q. CAM- Concept Attainment Model- was
developed by –
1. Bruce Joyce & Marsha Weil
2. Jerome Bruner
3. Hilda Taba
4. Suchman
Answer- 2. Jerome Bruner
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Q. Which of the following is NOT a Syntax in CAM?
1. Presentation of data and Identification of
Concept
2. Testing Attainment of the concept
3. Analysis of the Thinking Strategies.
4. Appreciating Participants
Answer- 4. Appreciating Participants
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Q. Inductive Thinking Method is said to be based
on-
1. Movie
2. Psychology of student
3. Psychology of Teacher
4. Psychology of Parents
Answer-2. Psychology of student
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Q. ________ is not only one of the latest Teaching
Methods in Science, but also a very essential life-
skill.
1. Interpersonal skills.
2. Decision-making
3. Problem-solving.
4. Creative thinking.
Answer- 3. Problem Solving
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Q. _________ Method involves Doing a small
project by Student.
1. Experimental Method
2. Project Based Learning
3. Narration Method
4. Discovery Method
Answer- 2. Project Based Learning
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Q. Following are the merits of Project-based
Learning Method-
1. Constructivist
2. Interesting
3. Knowledge retains in the memory for longer
time.
4. All of the above
Answer- 4. All of the above
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Q. Following care should be taken while performing an
experiment-
1. Wear eye protecting Glasses, hand protecting Gloves
and Apron in Lab.
2. Do not have any food or drinks near the
experimentation.
3. Experiment must be done under Supervision of
Teacher.
4. All of the above
Answer- 4. All of the above
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Q. Which of the following is essential for Role Play?
1. Understanding the Character properly
2. Physical Environment-Stage
3. Costumes
4. Accessories
Answer- 1. Understanding the Character properly
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Q. Drama requires-
1. Proper Script
2. Rehearsals
3. Proper Costumes
4. All of the above
Answer- 4. All of the above
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Q. ________ means just like- REAL LIFE
SITUATION.
1. Experiment
2. Simulation
3. Drama
4. Role Play
Answer- 2. Simulation
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Q. A test of knowledge, specially as a competition
between individuals or teams as a form of
entertainment is called as ______.
1. Experiment
2. Simulation
3. Drama
4. Quiz
Answer- 4. Quiz
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Q. Following are the features of a Laboratory-
1. Adequate fresh air and light
2. Exhaust fans
3. Storage facility for storing chemicals, reagents,
apparatus
4. All of the above
Answer- 4. All of the above
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Q. Charts are-
1. Audio Aid
2. Visual Aid
3. Audio-Visual Aid
4. First Aid
Answer- 2. Visual Aid
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Q. Botanical Garden, Zoo, Museum are very
valuable_______ Resources.
1. Personal Resources
2. School Resources
3. Community Resources
4. Natural Resources
Answer- 3. Community Resources
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Q. Students are made to stand near their
models and explain to the visitors in ______.
1. Museum
2. Zoological Garden
3. Botanical Garden
4. Science Exhibition
Answer- 4. Science Exhibition
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Q. Following are the Cooperative Klearning
strategies-
1. Jigsaw
2. Three-step interview
3. Think-pair-share
4. All of the above
Answer- 4. All of the above
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Q. ‘Many ideas can be generated in a short
time’- This is an important feature of-
1. Quiz
2. Project
3. Brainstorming
4. Role Play
Answer- 3. Brainstorming
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Q. Immediate Feedback, Self-pacing, Multimedia
and Self-directed learning are the features of-
1. Quiz
2. Project
3. Brainstorming
4. Computer Assisted Learning
Answer- 4. Computer Assisted Learning
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Q. CCE in Education stands for-
1. Current Cooperative Element
2. Continuous Comprehensive Evaluation
3. Curriculum Concurrent Evaluation
4. Champion Content Evaluation
Answer- 2. Continuous Comprehensive
Evaluation
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Q. Following are the benefits of CCE-
1. Stress of a single mark is lost
2. Competition is healthy.
3. Continuous evaluation of studies as well as
co-curricular activities takes place
4. All of the above
Answer- 4. All of the above
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Q. Continuous and comprehensive evaluation is an
process of assessment, mandated by the
________.
1. NCTE-National Council for Teacher Education
2. UGC – University Grants Commission
3. RTE –Right to Education
4. CBSE- Central Board of Secondary Education
Answer- 3. RTE –Right to Education
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Q. Following are the characteristics of Formative
Evaluation-
1. Carried out frequently.
2. Daily assessment and observation is done.
3. The purpose is to diagnose the strength and
weaknesses of the pupils.
4. All of the above
Answer- 4. All of the above
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Q. Components of Academic Portfolio are-
1. All the academic certificates
2. Student information/résumé
3. Reflections on teaching
4. All of the above
Answer- 4. All of the above
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Q. Which of the following is NOT the use of
Evaluation-
1. Diagnosis of the students achievements is done
2. Prescription for further course to be pursued is
done.
3. Grading as per Board/University is done.
4. Student is scolded for securing bad grades.
Answer- 4. Student is scolded for securing bad
grades.
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Q. Evaluation should be-
1. Based on clearly stated objectives
2. Comprehensive
3. Continuous
4. All of the above
Answer- 4. All of the above
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Q. Written Test usually evaluates-
1. Psycho Motor Domain
2. Affective Domain
3. Cognitive Domain
4. None of the above
Answer- 3. Cognitive Domain
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Q. _______ Examinations, provide direct
personal contact with candidates.
1. Written Examination
2. Research Paper Evaluation
3. Oral Examination
4. Practical Evaluation
Answer- 3. Oral Examination
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Q. ______ Examination provides an opportunity to
test skills, performance and working of students.
1. Written Examination
2. Research Paper Evaluation
3. Oral Examination
4. Practical Evaluation
Answer- 4. Practical Examination
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Q. Teacher’s professional development takes
place through participation in-
1. Seminar
2. Conferences
3. Workshops
4. All of the above
Answer- 4. All of the above
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Q. In the pandemic, Teaching was not hampered
because of-
1. Computer and online resources
2. Books
3. Classrooms
4. Playgrounds
Answer-1. Computer and online resources
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Q. Following are the types of books-
1. Autobiography
2. Dictionary
3. Reference Books
4. All of the above
Answer-4. All of the above
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Q. __________are published with regular lengths of
time between issues and are described by that
length of time, whether it's daily, weekly,
monthly, quarterly, or annual.
1. Books
2. Periodicals
3. Newspaper
4. Journals
Answer- 2. Periodicals
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Q. _________ are purely Research based.
1. Books
2. Periodicals
3. Newspaper
4. Journals
Answer- 4. Journals
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Q. Teachers should ideally do -______ to
improve teaching.
1. Transmission
2. Calculation
3. Reflection
4. Refraction
Answer- 3. Reflection
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Q. ________ from students, Teachers, Parents,
Management, enhances the productivity of the
organization.
1. Reflection
2. Feedback
3. Training
4. Evaluation
Answer- 2. Feedback
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Q._________ is a method for improving and
modifying the working system of a classroom in
school.
1. Historical Research
2. Descriptive Research
3. Experimental Research
4. Action Research
Answer- 4. Action Research
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Q. Following are the objectives of Action
Research-
1. To raise performance level.
2. To improve working condition of school.
3. To develop scientific attitude of teacher.
4. All of the above
Answer- 4. All of the above
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Q. Which of the following is NOT a feature of Action
Research-
1. Gives importance to Activities and Exams
2. Most logical way of doing research on societal
and community issues.
3. Improvement of Education.
4. Teacher Empowerment.
Answer- 1. Gives importance to Activities and
Exams
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Q. Action Research makes Research-
1. Meaningful
2. Logical
3. Applicable to Society we are working in
4. All of the above
Answer- 4. All of the above
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Q. Action Research can of done by-
1. Teachers
2. School Personal
3. Any one concerned with any specific school
problem
4. All of the above
Answer- 4. All of the above