Module 2 Previous Year Questions:
Q1. As the nature work of the teachers of engineering college is complex (i.e. professionals nature- vast complex knowledge to be used to develop competence in students) by which it is difficult for their students (i.e. clients) to detect their mistakes, the teachers have to __________ themselves for an ethical behaviour. (fill up the blank space with the most correct option)
A) introspect on
B) exercise restrictions on
C) self -regulate
D) motivate
Answer Key:
C) self -regulate
Q2. In Cradle to Cradle Approach, the biological nutrients return to the organic cycle and are consumed by microorganisms and other creatures in the soil, whereas technical nutrients referred to those materials that are considered as waste after their use, also become
A) Used as by-product
B) food for new and better material/product
C) Commodity for exchange with fresh raw material
D) High scrap value item
Answer Key:
B) food for new and better material/product
Q3. __________ control and govern the behaviour of the employees according to norms set by their organization.
A) Beliefs
B) Values
C) Ethics
D) Feelings
Answer Key:
C) Ethics
Q4. Arrange the items in the increasing order of decomposition time (Highest time at the last)
(i) Aluminium Cans
(ii) Leather shoe
(iii) Rubber material
(iv) Plywood
A) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
B) (i) (iii) (iv) (ii)
C) (iv) (ii) (iii) (i)
D) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
Answer Key:
C) (iv) (ii) (iii) (i)
Q5. Development means ‘improvement in country’s economic and __________ conditions’.
A) academic
B) industrial
C) social
D) rural
Answer Key:
C) social
Q6. The subject which enables you to understand ‘what is valuable` for human happiness is called
A) worthwhile education
B) physical education
C) psychological education
D) Value Education
Answer Key:
D) Value Education
Q7. Which of the following is/are main reason/reasons for human tendency to purchase big, costly and fancy things such as palatial houses, luxury cars, fancy mobiles etc.
(i) Humans have superimposed needs of mind on needs of body.
(ii) Humans have superimposed needs of body on needs of mind.
(iii) Humans give more importance to needs of body as compared to needs of mind
A) (i) Only
B) (ii) Only
C) (i) and (iii) Only
D) (ii) and (iii) Only
Answer Key:
A) (i) Only
Q8. Value Education enables one NOT to
A) rationalize one’s needs and priorities
B) visualize one’s life goals correctly
C) indicate right direction for making efforts to fulfil them.
D) evaluate one’s own educational level.
Answer Key:
D) evaluate one’s own educational level.
Q9. Professionalism as indicated by five cardinal characteristics of professionals is
A) a concrete and simple concept
B) a concrete and complex concept
C) an abstract and simple concept
D) an abstract and complex concept
Answer Key:
D) an abstract and complex concept
Q10. Select the option which is not example of any of the 5Rs.
A) Use of mended shoes by replacing worn out sole.
B) Making bags out of newspaper.
C) Using solar lamps in home.
D) Using plastic glasses instead of glassware.
Answer Key:
D) Using plastic glasses instead of glassware.
Q11. Professionals can have harmonious life if they aspire to have:
A) Wealth and Prosperity
B) Prosperity and Happiness
C) Happiness and Wealth
D) Happiness, Wealth and Prosperity
Answer Key:
B) Prosperity and Happiness
Q12. Accountability of a teacher means that s/he has to
A) only focus on teaching and assessment
B) only to plan his lecture and deliver effectively
C) work for overall development of students including academics
D) ensure that students can earn somehow
Answer Key:
C) work for overall development of students including academics
Q13. Excellence in their profession is __________ quality required in professionals to ensure ethical behaviour by them.
A) a special
B) an essential
C) a desirable
D) an extraordinary
Answer Key:
B) an essential
Q14. With respect to the different orders this world, can be classified in __________ orders.
A) Six
B) Five
C) Three
D) Four
Answer Key:
D) Four
Q15. The main reason for lack of trust between many of the professionals and their clients in present times is
A) Image of professionals that they are less capable
B) Expectations have clients have risen too much
C) Image of professionals that they have become more money minded
D) Image of professionals that they have become lazy or indifferent.
Answer Key:
C) Image of professionals that they have become more money minded
Q16. To save this planet earth from hazardous effects of these wastes, it is high time, all people join hands & come together to take some concrete actions to address this issue. __________ propounded the Concept “Zero to waste “of 5Rs for sustainable environment.
A) Bea Johnson
B) John Evelyn
C) Gilbert Rist
D) Walter R Stahel
Answer Key:
A) Bea Johnson
Q17. Accountability in teaching in higher education institutions does not include.
A) monitoring that students do not have any other affiliations to unlawful activities in college hours.
B) ensuring that most students attend classes regularly.
C) attending teacher association programme though compromising the teaching hours.
D) self- updation of teacher with reference to knowledge and skills.
Answer Key:
C) attending teacher association programme though compromising the teaching hours.
Q18. Select the statement that is not true for ‘Values’
A) Values are developed by delivering a classroom lecture on “Importance of values”.
B) Values motivate people to do better in life.
C) Values are stimuli for thinking
D) Values help in making decision as to what is more important.
Answer Key:
A) Values are developed by delivering a classroom lecture on “Importance of values”.
Q19. If an engineering college teacher is using the students for getting his personal /family related work and not them enough time for carrying out research projects, it indicates that the teacher’s behaviour is
A) unethical
B) illogical
C) ungraceful
D) absurd
Answer Key:
A) unethical
Q20. Using water- based solvents instead of chemical solvents is an example of which R out of 5Rs
A) Reduce
B) Reuse
C) Refuse
D) Repair
Answer Key:
C) Refuse
Q21. The four types of attitude identified are
A) Positive, Negative, Neutral, Sick
B) Positive, Negative, Neutral, Worthwhile
C) Positive, Negative, Neutral, Sikken
D) Positive, Negative, Neutral, Proactive
Answer Key:
C) Positive, Negative, Neutral, Sikken
Q22. National income’ is the total market value of production of an economy during a year. Identify the option which is not adopted to measure National Income.
A) Value of expenditures method
B) Value of inputs used in production method
C) Sum of income of every citizen method
D) Sum of value added at each level of production method.
Answer Key:
C) Sum of income of every citizen method
Q23. Transparency in teaching learning process means
A) making laboratory manuals
B) making student teacher interaction possible all the time.
C) ensuring that relevant information is available to all stake holders
D) discussing test performance with each student
Answer Key:
C) ensuring that relevant information is available to all stake holders
Q24. The most important condition for sustainable harmonious condition between two individuals is
A) Affection for each other
B) Dependence on each other
C) Liking for each other
D) Trust between them
Answer Key:
D) Trust between them
Q25. For a professional to become an expert in profession it is essential to have
A) Experience
B) Innovativeness
C) High Intelligence
D) Creativity
Answer Key:
A) Experience
Q26. __________ means to use something again either for its original purpose or to fulfil a different function.
A) Replenish
B) Recreate
C) Reuse
D) Recycle
Answer Key:
C) Reuse
Q27. The traditional counselling services focus on solving behavioural problems of the students whereas mentoring focuses on __________ potential of students for their development.
A) Creating
B) Harnessing
C) Modifying
D) Classifying
Answer Key:
B) Harnessing
Q28. Identify the item out of the following that takes more than six months to decompose
A) Leather Shoes
B) Banana Peel
C) News Paper
D) Orange peel
Answer Key:
A) Leather Shoes
Q29. The effectiveness and efficiency of the counselling and mentoring services depend on numerous __________ factors.
A) discriminative and encouraging
B) facilitating and restraining
C) motivating and demotivating
D) ranking and assessing
Answer Key:
B) facilitating and restraining
Q30. Mr. A, a teacher in engineering college often receives negative comments from colleague Mr. B. However, If Mr. A has neutral attitude to Mr B. then he will generally tend to
A) destroy every image related to friendly behaviour with Mr. B.
B) ignore the comments by Mr. B.
C) be more of a friendly attitude to Mr. B.
D) not to ignore comments by Mr. B.
Answer Key:
B) ignore the comments by Mr. B.
Q31. If a teacher does not orient students about the assessment scheme of the final project, methodology of monitoring during implementation and his expectations of performance, then it can be called
A) negative attitude
B) neutral attitude
C) unlawful act
D) unethical behaviour
Answer Key:
D) unethical behaviour
Q32. Socrates has said ‘__________ is the cause of all evils’.
A) Perseverance
B) Innocence
C) Independence
D) Ignorance
Answer Key:
D) Ignorance
Q33. Identify which statement does NOT indicate general characteristic of 21st century students of university system
A) They have different styles of learning. So, they want flexibility in learning process and learning methods matching to their learning styles.
B) They explore opportunities for learning and not for getting bored listening for hours and hours without relevance to their needs
C) They want traditional ways of teaching learning in classroom.
D) They want psychological, emotional and social support during the process of learning.
Answer Key:
C) They want traditional ways of teaching learning in classroom.
Q34. A good and strong organisation culture __________ loyalty among the employees.
A) Decreases
B) Looks for
C) Increases
D) Destabilises
Answer Key:
C) Increases
Q35. The meaning of “Prosperity’” in Hindi or Sanskrit is
A) सुख – ‘Sukh’
B) सौभाग्य – ‘Sobhagya’
C) समृद्धि’ – ‘Samriddhi’
D) संपत्ति – ‘Sampatti’
Answer Key:
C) समृद्धि‘ – ‘Samriddhi’
Q36. For being successful in contributing to cases in profession, a professional should have the ability to understand the context of every case, diagnose the problem, identify the most suitable solution and apply/execute it effectively and efficiently according to the context of the problem to get the desired outcome. This ability to work successfully across a full range and different types of activities is
A) professional wisdom
B) professional activity
C) professional diligence
D) professional excellence
Answer Key:
D) professional excellence
Q37. One out of the twelve green engineering principles Design of products, processes, and systems must include integration and interconnectivity with available energy and materials flows. This supports
A) Energy balance
B) Reduce Recycle of 5R’s
C) Profitability
D) Continuity
Answer Key:
B) Reduce Recycle of 5R’s
Q38. For managing the professional societies some professional leaders are required who can identify the mistakes committed in complex situations by their fellow professionals and give honest and constructive feedback to them. Therefore, professional excellence is a necessary condition also for __________ of professions.
A) Certification
B) Audit
C) Sustenance
D) Self-regulation
Answer Key:
D) Self-regulation
Q39. A teacher has a habit of switching off the lights and fans in classroom after everyone leaves class. What does this indicate?
(i) feeing of accountability to save electricity
(ii) feeling of responsibility
(iii) teacher’s duty towards students
(iv) ethical behaviour of teacher to students
The most correct answer of following options is –
A) (i), (ii) and (iv) Only
B) (ii) and (iii) Only
C) (i) and (ii) Only
D) (i) Only
Answer Key:
A) (i), (ii) and (iv) Only
Q40. For achieving harmony with oneself, the most important condition is that one should go with profession
A) which is of one’s own choice
B) which has more power
C) which has more income
D) which has more glamour
Answer Key:
A) which is of one’s own choice
Q41. Counselling is a __________ process of enabling the university students to identify, chart and recognize their needs, potential, ambitions, aspirations and vision and articulate the same in terms of professional life.
A) Guiding
B) Directing
C) Prescribing
D) Selection
Answer Key:
A) Guiding
Q42. The Guru shishya Parampara is based on
A) Power shown by Guru
B) Methodologies such that Shishya can get preaching at his doorstep
C) Trust, respect and Devotion shown by shishya
D) Guru Dakshina demanded by Guru
Answer Key:
C) Trust, respect and Devotion shown by shishya
Q43. “Cradle-to Cradle” design ensures that material flows __________in appropriate, continuous biological or technical nutrient cycles.
A) sequentially
B) cyclically
C) effectively
D) systematically
Answer Key:
B) cyclically
Q44. Which of the options correctly states the ‘Panch-tatva’?
A) Earth, Space, Air, Sea, Moon
B) Earth, Space, Air, Fire, Water
C) Soil, Space, Air, Sea, Moon
D) Land, space, Air, Sea, Moon
Answer Key:
B) Earth, Space, Air, Fire, Water
Q45. Which of the following DO NOT fall under fair conduct of principal of Higher Education Institution?
A) Not allow any seminar conferences to be organized in the institution.
B) To keep security of confidential reports from access to outsiders.
C) Taking frequent review of academic growth of the college/institute
D) Encourage teachers to attend training programmes organized by the University/ Institute for enhancing academic competence
Answer Key:
A) Not allow any seminar conferences to be organized in the institution.
Q46. Full form of GNP in the context of economic development is
A) Gross National Profit
B) Gross National Produce
C) Gross National Pay
D) Gross National Product
Answer Key:
D) Gross National Product
Q47. “Cradle to Cradle” is a registered __________ of McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry (MBDC) consultants.
A) trademark
B) slogan
C) product
D) concept
Answer Key:
A) trademark
Q48. In the context of sustainability reduce means
A) Use something for long period
B) Convert existing into new
C) Use less and create less waste
D) Allow material to degrade
Answer Key:
C) Use less and create less waste
Q49. Argyris, C. (1974) says that there is problem of mismatch between individual desires and individual actions in their professional life due to the oscillation between the __________ types of theories.
A) three
B) four
C) two
D) five
Answer Key:
C) two
Q50. As a technical teacher one should teach such that students are encouraged to use constructive techniques and technologies to utilise the earth’s resources without __________ the environment.
A) protecting
B) polluting
C) underusing
D) understanding
Answer Key:
B) polluting
Q51. Though many codes of conduct may differ across the spectrum, few basic core ethics stand out clearly such as
A) Deal justly and impartially with students regardless of their social, economic, regional and religious background
B) You shall be truthful and will maintain transparency
C) Accept no remuneration for tutoring except in accordance with approved policies of Government / Institutions
D) Never use students to solve his/her personal problems.
Answer Key:
B) You shall be truthful and will maintain transparency
Q52. The United Nations Countries unanimously adopted the eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) during millennium summit of the year
A) 2000
B) 2001
C) 2002
D) 2004
Answer Key:
A) 2000
Q53. When a designer opts for cradle to grave approach, then the life span of material or product start with its birth/creation and ends up to the
A) point of use
B) point of creation
C) point of disposal
D) point of design
Answer Key:
C) point of disposal
Q54. For teachers in Higher Education it is essential to learn about the new developments taking place in their domain area throughout the world by reading reputed journals. If they do not do it then some deficiencies will arise:
(i) They will not be able to guide effectively for research in emerging areas
(ii) They will not be able to develop state of art curriculum in their discipline
(iii) Their API (Academic Performance Index) will be relatively less as compared to others who read reputed journals
The behaviour of teacher may get unethical. The deficiency(ies) responsible for unethical behaviour resulting from lack of learning from new developments is/are:
A) (i) and (ii) Only
B) (i) Only
C) (i) and (iii) Only
D) (i), (ii) and (iii) Only
Answer Key:
A) (i) and (ii) Only
Q55. Lifelong learning by professionals essentially requires
A) Attending as many conferences as possible
B) Reflecting on professional experiences.
C) Attending departmental and institutional meetings
D) Attending as many training programmes as possible.
Answer Key:
B) Reflecting on professional experiences.
Q56. University teachers are considered as Professionals whereas, School teachers are not considered as professionals mainly because
A) normally school teachers are less educated as compared to university teachers.
B) generally, it is not necessary for school teachers to engage in research but it is essential for university teachers to engage in research or guide students in doing research.
C) school teachers provide basic knowledge to students while university teachers provide advanced and more complicated knowledge to students.
D) school teachers just provide knowledge while university teachers convert students in professionals.
Answer Key:
B) generally, it is not necessary for school teachers to engage in research but it is essential for university teachers to engage in research or guide students in doing research.
Q57. Identify the option that includes only professionals as defined in course material
A) Teacher in Higher Education, Teacher Higher Secondary school, Engineer
B) Carpenter, Teacher Higher Secondary school, Architec
C) Teacher Higher Secondary school, Architect, Engineer
D) Lawyer, Teacher in Higher Education, Engineer
Answer Key:
D) Lawyer, Teacher in Higher Education, Engineer
Q58. The industrial revolution has led to the rapid increase in man-made __________ with respect to the Panch-Tatva.
A) Electronic products
B) Dangerous products
C) Air pollution
D) Genetic modified crops
Answer Key:
C) Air pollution
Q59. __________ control and govern the behaviour of a service supervisor of motor vehicle dealership point according to norms set by management of dealership point.
A) feelings
B) beliefs
C) ethics
D) values
Answer Key:
C) ethics
Q60. Personal __________ guide a person as to what is more important and help him/her to make better choices in various situations.
A) feelings
B) beliefs
C) ethics
D) values
Answer Key:
D) values
Q61. Which of the following falls under poor conduct of teacher Mr. A with authorities?
A) Favour students who take private tuitions offered by him in the tuition classes owned by his friend
B) Adhere to procedures and methods consistent with their profession in initiating steps through their own institutional bodies and/or professional organisations for change of any such rule detrimental to the professional interest.
C) Refrain from availing themselves of leave, except on unavoidable grounds.
D) Co-operate through their organisations in the formulation of policies of the other institutions and accept offices.
Answer Key:
A) Favour students who take private tuitions offered by him in the tuition classes owned by his friend
Q62. ‘Main reason of a person’s happiness is the
A) Good friends around her / him
B) Extraordinary wealth she or he acquired
C) Happenings around her/him
D) Fame gained by her/him out of achievements
Answer Key:
C) Happenings around her/him
Q63. Mentoring as a process of __________ of individuals and teams to their full potential level using collective, collaborative and cooperative learning methods.
A) development
B) treatment
C) identification
D) selection
Answer Key:
A) development
Q64. Which of the following support sustainability principle?
A) Products, processes, and systems should be Input pushed
B) Products, processes, and systems should target immorality in design
C) Products, processes, and systems should be output pulled
D) Products, processes, and systems should target one size fit all design
Answer Key:
C) Products, processes, and systems should be output pulled
Q65. Economists Sinha & Sen in the year 2000 identified main indicators that different definitions of poverty include. Which of the following options includes all the correct indicators?
(i) lack of income to acquire minimum necessities of life: per capita income
(ii) per capita consumption expenditure
(iii) per capita calorie intake
(iv) availability of the size of land holding.
A) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
B) (i) Only
C) (i) And (ii) Only
D) (i), (ii) And (iv) Only
Answer Key:
A) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
Q66. Sustainable development calls for a balance between
A) environment, economy and society
B) environment, economy and equity
C) environment, ecology and society
D) environment, economy and ecology
Answer Key:
A) environment, economy and society
Q67. The industrial revolution has led to the rapid increase in man-made __________ with respect to the Panch-Tatva.
A) Electronic products
B) Dangerous products
C) Air pollution
D) Genetic modified crops
Answer Key:
C) Air pollution
Q68. Which of the following is not an attribute of Natural Acceptance?
A) It does not change with time/age
B) It does not depend on place
C) It does not depend on our beliefs
D) It depends on our past conditioning.
Answer Key:
D) It depends on our past conditioning.
Q69. SDG Goal 4 aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. This amounts to
A) Valuing quality education
B) Ethical consideration to quality education
C) Sustainable Education
D) Development of quality education
Answer Key:
A) Valuing quality education
Q70. Every professional society seeks to propagate/ further the cause of that particular
A) Profession
B) Corporation
C) Legislation
D) Organisation
Answer Key:
A) Profession
Q71. A balance between environment, economy and equity is called
A) Sustainable economy
B) Sustainable development
C) Environment sensitive economy
D) Equitable development
Answer Key:
B) Sustainable development
Q72. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic essentially required in professionals?
A) Professionals continue to create new knowledge in their profession
B) Professionals are regulated by Law department of Government.
C) Professionals work based on trust with clients.
D) Professionals deal with high stake activities
Answer Key:
B) Professionals are regulated by Law department of Government.
Q73. Which of the following is considered good conduct of the teacher with society?
A) Criticise in public, authenticity of content of advertisement about his/her own college.
B) Create a bias for persons speaking a certain regional language
C) Disregard activities encouraging spirit of national integration.
D) Encourage the students to participate in NSS/NCC and such activities.
Answer Key:
D) Encourage the students to participate in NSS/NCC and such activities.
Q74. In industrialized world, People and our planet earth are seen to have positive impact on value system of any organization and its sustainability. This concept needs to be percolated up to the bottom most level in organizations for sustainable development. This statement supports
A) Poverty alleviation
B) Value education
C) Environmental Protection
D) Sustainability framework
Answer Key:
D) Sustainability framework
Q75. The relationship between professionals and clients must be mainly based on trust because of which of the following reason (s):
(i) Services provided by the professionals are so complex that clients normally cannot judge the true quality of services.
(ii) The outcome of services provided by professionals also depends upon efforts of clients and hence it is not possible to fix the responsibility in case outcomes are not as expected.
(iii) The context in which professionals provide services are so complex and uncertain that despite of capability and best efforts of professional the outcomes may not be as expected.
The correct reasons are included in (select the most correct option)
A) (i), (ii) and (iii)
B) Only (i) and (ii)
C) Only (i) and (iii)
D) Only (i)
Answer Key:
A) (i), (ii) and (iii)
Q76. One of the purposes of self-exploration can be described as recognizing one’s __________ with every unit in existence and fulfilling it.
A) temperament
B) nature
C) relationship
D) hobbies
Answer Key:
C) relationship
Q77. Which one of the following is not to be recycled for safe and acceptable use?
A) Paper
B) Food
C) Metal
D) Plastic
Answer Key:
B) Food
Q78. Which of the following is considered good conduct of the teacher?
A) Criticise in public, research related achievements of one’s colleagues
B) Create a bias for persons speaking a certain regional language.
C) Disregard activities encouraging spirit of national integration.
D) Encourage the students to participate in sports and yoga related such activities even in exam time.
Answer Key:
D) Encourage the students to participate in sports and yoga related such activities even in exam time.
Q79. The relationship between professionals such as teachers and clients such as students and parents must be mainly based on trust because of which of the following reason (s):
(i) Services provided by the professionals are so complex that clients normally cannot judge the true quality of services.
(ii) The outcome of services provided by professionals also depends upon efforts of clients and hence it is not possible to fix the responsibility in case outcomes (results) are not as expected.
(iii) The context in which professionals provide services are so complex and uncertain that despite of capability and best efforts of professional the outcomes may not be as expected.
Select the most correct answer out of given options
A) (i), (ii) And (iii) Only
B) (i) And (ii) Only
C) (i) And (iii) Only
D) (i) Only
Answer Key:
A) (i), (ii) And (iii) Only
Q80. One of the purposes of self-exploration can be described as recognizing one’s __________ with every unit in existence and fulfilling it.
A) temperament
B) nature
C) relationship
D) hobbies
Answer Key:
C) relationship
Q81. In industrialized world, People and our planet earth are seen to have positive impact on value system of any organization and its sustainability. This concept needs to be percolated up to the bottom most level in organizations for sustainable development. This statement supports
A) Poverty alleviation
B) Value education
C) Environmental Protection
D) Sustainability framework
Answer Key:
D) Sustainability framework
Q82. During the ‘Guru-Shishya Parampara’ days, ‘The knowledge in all respects and in all the three domains of learning is passed on from the teacher to the student through the spiritual, intellectual and __________ bonding between them.
A) actual
B) virtual
C) functional
D) emotional
Answer Key:
D) emotional
Q83. “Feeling of possessing required physical resources in abundance is termed as __________.”
A) Happiness
B) Gratitude
C) Prosperity
D) Fortune
Answer Key:
C) Prosperity
Q84. Which of the following is NOT one of the twelve green engineering principles propounded by Anastas and Warner (1998)?
A) Designers need to strive to ensure that all materials and energy inputs and outputs are as inherently Nonhazardous as possible.
B) It is better to prevent waste than to treat or clean up waste after it is formed.
C) Design for unnecessary capacity or capability (e.g., “one size fits all”) solutions should be considered a design flaw.
D) Targeted durability, not immortality, should be a design goal for products. But, after useful use of a product to be thrown away.
Answer Key:
D) Targeted durability, not immortality, should be a design goal for products. But, after useful use of a product to be thrown away.
Q85. Identify the statement that ‘does not’ support characteristics of teacher of engineering Institution as professional.
A) They work for students and future of students and career is at stake
B) They do not share knowledge of recent development in their field.
C) They create new knowledge by research in education and technology.
D) They have vast and complex knowledge.
Answer Key:
B) They do not share knowledge of recent development in their field.
Q86. The definition of healthy person is ‘when that person is
A) physically, mentally and socially fit
B) physically and socially fit
C) mentally and socially fit
D) physically and mentally fit
Answer Key:
A) physically, mentally and socially fit
A) A teacher should focus on using teaching methods i.e. lectures with demonstrations, field work and conventional laboratory work
B) A teacher should focus more on teaching methods such as lectures with two- way discussions, group work, demonstrations, open ended projects, field work and innovative laboratory experimentation
C) A teacher should focus only on teaching methods such as teacher- centric lectures, group work, demonstrations, open ended projects, field work and innovative laboratory experimentation
D) A teacher should focus on teaching methods i.e. lectures with two -way discussions, demonstrations, self-learning, field work and conventional laboratory and project work
Answer Key:
B) A teacher should focus more on teaching methods such as lectures with two- way discussions, group work, demonstrations, open ended projects, field work and innovative laboratory experimentation
Q88. As per UGC Guidelines of Good Academic Research Practices (GARP 2020) doctoral training, unlike earlier education and training, is about becoming an independent researcher. The students are responsible: (Identify the incorrect statement out of given options)
A) to know what it means to be a scholar in good standing with respect to the rules and regulations of an institution
B) be systematic and rigorous in the conduct of research and follow safe practices
C) present the findings in an unbiased, ethical manner in accordance with the highest standards of research integrity
D) do research work on own without consulting anyone and maintain accurate research records systematically.
Answer Key:
D) do research work on own without consulting anyone and maintain accurate research records systematically.
Q89. If a teacher avoids teaching difficult and complex portions of the courses and also makes very less efforts to have mastery over that ‘Complex and Vast Body of Knowledge’, then it can be called
(i) loss of values to teaching profession
(ii) unethical practice
(iii) careless behaviour
(iv) discriminative behaviour
(Out of the given options choose the most correct option indicating the nature of behaviour.)
A) (i) Only
B) (i) And (iii) Only
C) (i) And (iv) Only
D) (ii) And (iii) Only
Answer Key:
D) (ii) And (iii) Only
Q90. ‘Cradle-to-Cradle’ design ensures that material flows cyclically in appropriate, continuous biological or technical nutrient cycles. All waste materials are productively re-incorporated into new production cycle, fulfilling the concept
A) waste= waste
B) food = fresh raw material
C) waste = food for next process
D) food= energy for next process
Answer Key:
C) waste = food for next process
Q91. Which of the options is not recommended to spread the message amongst the students to manage the use of water for sustainable future.
A) Campaign for cleaning rivers
B) Use of fresh water for gardening
C) Recycling of water.
D) Save water campaigns.
Answer Key:
B) Use of fresh water for gardening
Q92. The key idea behind the cradle to cradle approach is
A) Creating products with a short lifespan to reduce waste.
B) Designing products that go from cradle to grave.
C) Designing products that can go back to either nature or back to industry forever.
D) Using only biodegradable materials in product manufacturing.
Answer Key:
C) Designing products that can go back to either nature or back to industry forever.
Q93. For promoting good academic research practices “Integrity in research” imply
A) Prioritizing the goals of society over scientific advancement.
B) Upholding specific cultural norms in research practices.
C) Ensuring that research values like ethics, rigour, relevance, transparency, respect, impartiality, independence, and accountability permeate every aspect of the research enterprise.
D) Focusing solely on short-term goals of science and society.
Answer Key:
C) Ensuring that research values like ethics, rigour, relevance, transparency, respect, impartiality, independence, and accountability permeate every aspect of the research enterprise.
Q94. In order to promote research integrity the principle of “Impartiality” refers to
A) Advocating for specific research priorities.
B) Emphasizing conflicts of interest.
C) Promoting objectivity and avoiding bias.
D) Insulating research functions from independence.
Answer Key:
C) Promoting objectivity and avoiding bias.
Q95. Self-plagiarism is a concern in academic and professional settings because
A) It enhances the credibility of the author.
B) It can mislead readers about the originality of new work.
C) It promotes collaboration among researchers.
D) It is an accepted and encouraged practice.
Answer Key:
B) It can mislead readers about the originality of new work.
Q96. A company is exploring ways to design their products with materials that can be easily disassembled and reused in the production of new gadgets. Which aspect of the sustainability approach is the company focusing on?
A) Eco-friendly packaging
B) Recyclability
C) Reusability
D) Biodegradability
Answer Key:
C) Reusability
Q97. Squared poverty gap index differs from the Poverty gap index as it
A) measures the percentage of the population living below the poverty line.
B) considers the inequality amongst the poor by considering the squared proportionate poverty gaps.
C) counts the non-poor as having zero poverty gap.
D) penalizes inequality amongst the poor by measuring the distance separating them from the poverty line.
Answer Key:
B) considers the inequality amongst the poor by considering the squared proportionate poverty gaps.
Q98. Which of the following is un-ethical for a teacher?
A) Maintain confidentiality of test paper while in designing
B) Validation of course plan from a colleague
C) Checking working of lab equipment before conduct of practical exam
D) Passing personal comments to students when they are not attentive in class
Answer Key:
D) Passing personal comments to students when they are not attentive in class
Q99. Which of the following are good values for a teacher?
(i) Honouring the feeling of ‘self’ of other teachers and students
(ii) Honouring Difference of opinion with other teacher in matters of students’ assessment
(iii) Ignoring consistent dishonest behaviour of students
(iv) Honouring other Teacher’s Academic progress
Select the most correct option out of following
A) (i), (iii) And (iv) Only
B) (i), (ii) And (iii) Only
C) (iii) Only
D) (i), (ii) And (iv) Only
Answer Key:
D) (i), (ii) And (iv) Only
Q100. The UN Secretary General that played a crucial role in establishing the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) was
A) Ban Ki-moon
B) Kofi Annan
C) Antonio Guterres
D) Dag Hammarskjöld
Answer Key:
B) Kofi Annan
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