Module 1 Previous Year Questions:
Q1) What does the term “Excellence in Technical Education” refer to
A) Achieving high marks in exams
B) Meeting the standards set by NBA
C) Providing quality technical education
D) Accreditation by UGC
Answer Key:
C) Providing quality technical education
Q2) Identify the institutional development scheme that is not run by AICTE.
A) MODROBS
B) SKILLINDIA
C) UNNAT BHARAT ABHIYAN
D) MARGDARSHAN
Answer Key:
B) SKILLINDIA
Q3) The National Education Policy 2020 aims to achieve a Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) of ____ in higher education by 2035.
A) 50%
B) 75%
C) 90%
D) 100%
Answer Key:
A) 50%
Q4) NBA aligned its methodology with international benchmarks and started Outcomes accreditation on the basis of
A) Outcomes
B) Input-Process-Output
C) Availability of resources/facilities
D) None
Answer Key:
A) Outcomes
Q5) Give the name of the test conducted by UGC for setting high standards of teaching.
A) National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET)
B) National Eligibility Test (NET)
C) Joint Entrance Examination (JEE)
D) Common Admission Test (CAT)
Answer Key:
B) National Eligibility Test (NET)
Q6) Which is NOT the objective of National Accreditation Board?
A) To assess and accredit the technical education programs
B) To promote excellence through a bench marking process
C) To conduct evaluation of self-assessment of technical institutions and/or programs
D) To rank the institutes of higher education
Answer Key:
D) To rank the institutes of higher education
Q7) What role does the All-India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) play in ensuring the quality of technical education?
A) It sets the curriculum and syllabus for technical courses
B) It conducts entrance exams for technical courses
C) It grants approval for new technical institutions to be established
D) It provides scholarships to students pursuing technical education
Answer Key:
C) It grants approval for new technical institutions to be established
Q8) The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) is an initiative of:
A) AICTE
B) UGC
C) NAAC
D) MHRD
Answer Key:
D) MHRD
Q9) Which of the following is directly related to quality enhancement of teacher education programme?
A) Study of ICT by the pupil teacher
B) Emphasis on internship session with built in feedback
C) Excursion, Tours and Trips
D) Specialised talks on various topics
Answer Key:
B) Emphasis on internship session with built in feedback
Q10) Which of the following bodies is responsible for overseeing technical education in India?
A) AICTE
B) UGC
C) NAAC
D) NBA
Answer Key:
A) AICTE
Q11) In Bloom’s taxonomy, which cognitive process involves using information in new and concrete situations?
A) Remembering
B) Analyzing
C) Applying
D) Evaluating
Answer Key:
C) Applying
Q12) The four pillars of learning do NOT include
A) To know
B) To do
C) To live together
D) To like
Answer Key:
D) To like
Q13) The purpose of the accreditation by NBA is
A) To promote and recognize excellence in technical education in colleges and universities
B) To rank the institutes of higher education
C) To give approval for Professional Degree Programs
D) To enforce the teacher/student development schemes
Answer Key:
A) To promote and recognize excellence in technical education in colleges and universities
Q14) Which statement is NOT correct about the “the National Education Day” of India?
A) It is celebrated on 5th September every year
B) It is celebrated on 11th November every year
C) It is celebrated in the memory of India’s first Union Minister of Education, Dr. Abul Kalam Azad
D) It is being celebrated since 2008
Answer Key:
A) It is celebrated on 5th September every year
Q15) You are asked to compare Bubble sort with Selection Sort in Data structures course with respect to time and space complexity. What is the level of learning according to Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy of Cognitive Domain?
A) Understanding
B) Applying
C) Evaluating
D) Analysing
Answer Key:
D) Analysing
Q16) This refers to the learner’s sensitivity to the existence of stimuli – awareness, willingness to obtain, or selected attention
A) Receiving
B) Responding
C) Valuing
D) Organization
Answer Key:
A) Receiving
Q17) To break information into parts and to examine the information is called _________?
A) Analysing
B) Evaluating
C) Synthesizing
D) Originating
Answer Key:
A) Analysing
Q18) Which of the following domain is concerned with the acquisition of knowledge?
A) Cognitive
B) Affective
C) Psychomotor
D) Social
Answer Key:
A) Cognitive
Q19) In the context of the Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy, what does the Application level involve?
A) Memorizing facts and details
B) Understanding and explaining concepts
C) Applying knowledge to solve problems
D) Analyzing and evaluating information
Answer Key:
C) Applying knowledge to solve problems
Q20) This refers to the learners highest of internalization and relates to behaviour that reflect
(i) A generalized set of values and
(ii) A characterization or a philosophy about life
A) Responding
B) Receiving
C) Valuing
D) Characterizing
Answer Key:
D) Characterizing
Q21) What is the primary goal of the analysis stage in the cognitive domain?
A) Recall facts and information
B) Break down information into parts
C) Apply knowledge to solve problems
D) Demonstrate a skill
Answer Key:
B) Break down information into parts
Q22) The educational domain that relates to the emotional component of learning and is concerned with changes or growth in values and attitudes
A) Psychomotor domain
B) Affective domain
C) Cognitive domain
D) Communicative domain
Answer Key:
B) Affective domain
Q23) Conceptual knowledge primarily deals with:
A) Understanding principles and concepts
B) Procedural skills
C) Practical application
D) Problem-solving strategies
Answer Key:
A) Understanding principles and concepts
Q24) How to perform an experiment and then doing the same in laboratory falls into which level of learning when listening to a chemistry professor?
A) Imitation
B) Articulation
C) Manipulation
D) Precision
Answer Key:
C) Manipulation
Q25) Which of the following best describes the psychomotor domain?
A) Development of intellectual skills
B) Development of emotional intelligence
C) Development of physical and motor skills
D) Development of social interactions
Answer Key:
C) Development of physical and motor skills
Q26) Which of the following best exemplifies the “Application” level in the Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy?
A) Listing the components of a computer system
B) Explaining the process of photosynthesis
C) Solving a math problem using a learned formula
D) Critiquing a piece of literature
Answer Key:
C) Solving a math problem using a learned formula
Q27) What is the highest level in the psychomotor domain, indicating the ability to perform skills automatically.
A) Imitation
B) Manipulation
C) Precision
D) Articulation
Answer Key:
C) Precision
Q28) In Civil Engineering Construction management course, class is discussing the recent earthquake attacks in India. Rajesh is a strong proponent of the higher standard. “We must apply new construction techniques along with understanding of seismic forces and building response to reduce the seismic vulnerability and prevent loss of lives, property and environmental degradation” he argues. Which level of the affective domain does Rajesh demonstrate?
A) Characterization
B) Organisation
C) Valuing
D) Responding
Answer Key:
C) Valuing
Q29) Mr. Patel is creating an objective for his English literature class. He wants his students to be able to critically analyse themes in a novel.
Which action verb should Mr. Patel use to best frame his instructional objective?
A) Analyse
B) Read
C) Summarize
D) Memorize
Answer Key:
A) Analyse
Q30) Which widely recognized resource, created in 1956, was designed to classify the three domains of learning – cognitive, psychomotor and affective is?
A) Dave’s Taxonomy
B) Richard Mayer Multimedia Principles
C) Bloom’s Taxonomy
D) Mager Method Instructional Objectives
Answer Key:
C) Bloom’s Taxonomy
Q31) Ms. Johnson wants her students to create a project about renewable energy sources. She needs to ensure that students can present their findings effectively.
Which of the following verbs would be least appropriate for her instructional objective?
A) Present
B) Create
C) Memorize
D) Describe
Answer Key:
C) Memorize
Q32) What is the difference between a goal and an objective?
A) Goals are broad, objectives are narrow
B) Goals are specific, objectives are general
C) Goals are short-term, objectives are long term
D) Goals are measurable, objectives are not
Answer Key:
A) Goals are broad, objectives are narrow
Q33) According to Gronlund’s taxonomy, which level involves the ability to analyze information and break it down into its components?
A) Synthesis
B) Comprehension
C) Application
D) Analysis
Answer Key:
D) Analysis
Q34) Which of the following is an example of a cognitive objective?
A) Demonstrate a physical skill
B) Develop a positive attitude
C) Solve mathematical problems
D) Express emotions through art
Answer Key:
C) Solve mathematical problems
Q35) Instructional objectives guide students by helping them to
A) Identify important high-level skills
B) Discuss the lesson with each other
C) Monitor their own learning
D) Create teachable moments
Answer Key:
C) Monitor their own learning
Q36) Select the well-written learning outcome
A) Be given opportunities to learn effective communication skills
B) Have a deeper appreciation for good communication practices
C) Understand principles of effective communication
D) Communicate effectively in a professional environment through technical reports and presentations
Answer Key:
D) Communicate effectively in a professional environment through technical reports and presentations
Q37) Each learning outcome should begin with a
A) An Action Verb
B) A Learning Verb
C) Any Verb
D) An Outcome Verb
Answer Key:
A) An Action Verb
Q38) Who developed the basic teaching model?
A) Robert Gagne
B) Robert Glaser
C) B.F. Skinner
D) E. Thorndike
Answer Key:
B) Robert Glaser
Q39) What is the role of the teacher in the constructivist teaching model?
A) Facilitator
B) Lecturer
C) Assessor
D) Dictator
Answer Key:
A) Facilitator
Q40) A student who learns to play the guitar finds that their skills help them learn to play the ukulele more quickly.
This is an example of which type of transfer of learning?
A) Zero Transfer
B) Negative Transfer
C) Positive Transfer
D) Functional Transfer
Answer Key:
C) Positive Transfer
Q41) Active learning strategies promote:
A) Passive learning
B) Rote memorization
C) Student engagement
D) Teacher-centred instruction
Answer Key:
C) Student engagement
Q42) Which teaching model emphasizes the active participation and engagement of students in the learning process?
A) Constructivist model
B) Behaviourist model
C) Inquiry-based model
D) Collaborative model
Answer Key:
A) Constructivist model
Q43) Teachers should present information to the student clearly and in interesting way and relate the new information to the things students __________
A) Don’t know
B) Already know
C) Willing to know
D) Not willing to know
Answer Key:
B) Already know
Q44) Which teaching strategy is most likely to encourage active learning and student engagement?
A) Lecturing for the entire class period
B) Using a variety of multimedia resources and interactive activities
C) Giving a lengthy textbook assignment
D) Focusing solely on traditional note-taking
Answer Key:
B) Using a variety of multimedia resources and interactive activities
Q45) The ‘3M’ concept in instructional procedure refers to
A) Materials, Money, Machinery
B) Men, Materials, Money
C) Men, Money, Machinery
D) Materials, Media, Methods
Answer Key:
D) Materials, Media, Methods
Q46) A teacher can establish rapport with students by
A) Becoming a figure of Authority
B) Impressing them with knowledge and skill
C) Playing the role of a guide with desire to help them
D) Providing friendly environment
Answer Key:
C) Playing the role of a guide with desire to help them
Q47) What is the term used for the method of teaching adults?
A) Andragogy
B) Pedagogy
C) Teaching
D) Training
Answer Key:
A) Andragogy
Q48) What is the primary goal of the teaching-learning process?
A) To entertain students
B) To facilitate student learning
C) To maintain discipline in the classroom
D) To complete the syllabus
Answer Key:
B) To facilitate student learning
Q49) Which teaching model encourages students to explore, investigate, and discover knowledge on their own?
A) Constructivist model
B) Behaviourist model
C) Inquiry-based model
D) Collaborative model
Answer Key:
C) Inquiry-based model
Q50) The percentage of retention rates in learning by doing is
A) 75
B) 90
C) 95
D) 80
Answer Key:
A) 75
Q51) The basic teaching model consists of four basic components or parts. They are:
A) Instructional Objectives, Course Outcomes, Assessment, Feedback
B) Instructional Objectives, Entering behaviour, Instructional Procedures, Performance assessment
C) Entering behaviour, Terminal behaviour, Course Objective and outcomes
D) Methods, Materials, Media and Management
Answer Key:
B) Instructional Objectives, Entering behaviour, Instructional Procedures, Performance assessment
Q52) Which of the following is the subject matter of psychology?
A) Soul
B) Manas
C) Personality
D) Behaviour
Answer Key:
D) Behaviour
Q53) Teaching is defined as
A) An informative process
B) An intellectual process
C) An initiative process
D) An interactive process
Answer Key:
D) An interactive process
Q54) Which of the following is a common way to increase a student’s motivation?
A) Increasing the number of assignments given.
B) Providing clear goals and regular feedback.
C) Focusing only on the most challenging topics.
D) Allowing students to skip classes they find uninteresting.
Answer Key:
B) Providing clear goals and regular feedback.
Q55) Motivation is the key for
A) Thinking
B) Personality
C) Learning
D) Attitude
Answer Key:
C) Learning
Q56) The characteristic which is not part of Social characteristic is
A) Interested in recreation and games
B) Increased socialization with peers
C) Self-centred attitudes
D) Problem solving abilities
Answer Key:
D) Problem solving abilities
Q57) Which of the following is an example of intrinsic motivation?
A) Studying for a test to impress others
B) Completing a project to earn a reward
C) Reading a book for personal enjoyment
D) Participating in a group activity for social interaction
Answer Key:
C) Reading a book for personal enjoyment
Q58) A teacher wants to encourage intrinsic motivation in her students. Which of the following strategies is most effective?
A) Offering rewards for completing each task
B) Allowing students to set personal goals for their learning
C) Providing constant reminders of external consequences for failure
D) Assigning extra homework for students who perform poorly
Answer Key:
B) Allowing students to set personal goals for their learning
Q59) The category of student type which is responsible for problems in the classroom is
A) Complaint
B) Heroes
C) Snipers
D) Dependents
Answer Key:
C) Snipers
Q60) Arrange the correct order of human life.
A) Infancy, Babyhood and Adult
B) Babyhood, Adolescent and Adulthood
C) Infancy, Babyhood and Adolescent
D) Babyhood, infancy and Adolescent
Answer Key:
B) Babyhood, Adolescent and Adulthood
Q61) Which of the following strategies can help enhance student motivation?
A) Providing clear and achievable goals
B) Imposing strict rules and regulations
C) Offering monetary rewards for good grades
D) Assigning repetitive and monotonous tasks
Answer Key:
A) Providing clear and achievable goals
Q62) What is the relationship between self-efficacy and student motivation?
A) High self-efficacy leads to low motivation.
B) Self-efficacy has no impact on student motivation.
C) Low self-efficacy can hinder student motivation.
D) Self-efficacy is unrelated to student motivation.
Answer Key:
C) Low self-efficacy can hinder student motivation.
Q63) You have a student who has failed in a particular class. How will you motivate this student to study sincerely in the same class?
A) By teacher’s counselling
B) By friends’ counselling
C) By parent’s counselling
D) By psychological counselling
Answer Key:
D) By psychological counselling
Q64) The number of phases in Adolescence is
A) Three
B) Five
C) Four
D) Six
Answer Key:
A) Three
Q65) Which is NOT a part of Physical characteristics of an Adolescent?
A) Rapid intense growth
B) Height and weight variation
C) Nutrition deficiency
D) Intelligence
Answer Key:
D) Intelligence
Q66) The 4Cs 21st century skills refers to
A) Communication, Cooperation, Critical thinking and Creativity
B) Communication, Collaboration, Critical thinking and Creativity
C) Consistently, Collaboration, Creativity and Critical thinking
D) Critical thinking, Commitment, Collaboration and Creativity
Answer Key:
B) Communication, Collaboration, Critical thinking and Creativity
Q67) A teacher wants students to apply their knowledge of fractions to real-world problems. Which of the following activities would be most appropriate?
A) Having students memorize fraction facts
B) Asking students to solve word problems involving fractions
C) Showing students a video about fractions
D) Having students play a game about fractions
Answer Key:
B) Asking students to solve word problems involving fractions
Q68) Which one best describes a virtual classroom?
A) Learners using technology in a classroom environment lead by a tutor
B) A training course done using YouTube tutorials
C) An online learning environment accessed through the internet
D) An online learning course
Answer Key:
C) An online learning environment accessed through the internet
Q69) Which active learning strategy involves students working together to solve a problem and then teaching their solution to the class?
A) Think-Pair-Share
B) Peer Teaching
C) Lecture-Based Learning
D) Case Study Analysis
Answer Key:
B) Peer Teaching
Q70) Which strategy requires students to apply knowledge to real-world scenarios, often working on problems or projects that are complex and open-ended?
A) Lecture-Based Learning
B) Case Study Analysis
C) Problem-Based Learning
D) Simulation
Answer Key:
C) Problem-Based Learning
Q71) Which one is the most vital activity in motivational strategy?
A) Proper lesson planning
B) Preparation of instructional materials
C) Preparation of instructional media
D) Lesson need establishment
Answer Key:
D) Lesson need establishment
Q72) How many events/conditions does Gagne’s event of instructions have?
A) Five
B) Six
C) Nine
D) Ten
Answer Key:
C) Nine
Q73) The role of teacher in inquiry-based learning is of ___________?
A) Instructor
B) Facilitator
C) Delegator
D) Formal Authority
Answer Key:
B) Facilitator
Q74) A teacher wants to help students develop communication skills. Which of the following activities would be most appropriate?
A) Having students complete a writing assignment
B) Asking students to give a presentation
C) Showing students a video about communication
D) Having students participate in a debate
Answer Key:
B) Asking students to give a presentation
Q75) The ability to articulate thoughts and ideas effectively using oral, written and non-verbal skills and to listen effectively to decipher meaning, including knowledge, values, attitudes and intentions
A) Creativity
B) Critical thinking
C) Communication
D) Collaboration
Answer Key:
C) Communication
Q76) What are the two channels for receiving multimedia information according to dual coding theory?
A) Visual and Verbal Channels
B) Visual and Auditory Channels
C) Verbal and Non-Verbal Channels
D) Aural and Kinaesthetic Channels
Answer Key:
B) Visual and Auditory Channels
Q77) Which of the following is a defining characteristic of millennial learners?
A) Preference for traditional teaching methods
B) Short attention span
C) Resistance to technology
D) Lack of motivation
Answer Key:
B) Short attention span
Q78) Which of the following best represents the “eliciting performance” event in Gagné’s instructional model?
A) Providing learners with a lecture
B) Asking learners to apply what they’ve learned through practice
C) Assessing learners’ final exam scores
D) Giving students feedback on their answers
Answer Key:
B) Asking learners to apply what they’ve learned through practice
Q79) Which active learning strategy involves students working together in small groups to solve problems or complete tasks?
A) Cooperative learning
B) Peer tutoring
C) Think-pair-share
D) Jigsaw
Answer Key:
A) Cooperative learning
Q80) According to cognitive load theory, what should teachers avoid to prevent overloading students’ working memory?
A) Using multiple instructional strategies
B) Presenting information in small, manageable chunks
C) Providing visual aids
D) Asking students to complete complex tasks
Answer Key:
A) Using multiple instructional strategies
Q81) Which 21st-century skill involves the ability to analyse and evaluate information?
A) Communication
B) Critical thinking
C) Collaboration
D) Creativity
Answer Key:
B) Critical thinking
Q82) “Problem Solving” in the 21st Century context means:
A) Using a pre-determined set of steps to solve every issue
B) Identifying, analyzing, and finding innovative solutions to complex problems
C) Avoiding challenges that cannot be solved quickly
D) Repeating past solutions without considering new approaches
Answer Key:
B) Identifying, analyzing, and finding innovative solutions to complex problems
Q83) Curriculum based on thinking of John Dewey is
A) Subject centred
B) Learner centred
C) Activity centred
D) Integrated
Answer Key:
C) Activity centred
Q84) Curriculum and Syllabus
A) are one and the same
B) are in the hierarchy, where curriculum is the super sect of the syllabus
C) are in the hierarchy, where syllabus is the super sect of curriculum
D) do not have any connections with each other
Answer Key:
B) are in the hierarchy, where curriculum is the super sect of the syllabus
Q85) What type of curriculum is assessed?
A) Taught
B) Tested
C) Learnt
D) Written
Answer Key:
B) Tested
Q86) A teacher is implementing formative assessment in her classroom. How can he /she apply this to help students improve their learning?
A) Use the results to assign final grades for the semester
B) Provide students with immediate feedback to guide their next steps
C) Use the assessments only at the end of a unit
D) Grade all students based on the highest-performing peer
Answer Key:
D) Grade all students based on the highest-performing peer
Note: According to my concept the answer should be option B. What is your opinion? Let’s discuss in comment section.
Q87) ——————- is the heart of any Educational System
A) Lesson
B) Unit
C) Curriculum
D) Contents
Answer Key:
C) Curriculum
Q88) The curriculum design whereby the decisions pertaining to the content, planning process and its implementation process is taken by a central agencies is:
A) Centralised Curriculum
B) Decentralised curriculum
C) Disciplinary curriculum
D) Competency based curriculum
Answer Key:
A) Centralised Curriculum
Q89) In the context of technical education, how do extracurricular activities typically benefit students?
A) By providing academic credits that count towards graduation
B) By offering opportunities for social interaction and personal development
C) By directly enhancing technical skills through structured coursework
D) By fulfilling mandatory requirements for the curriculum
Answer Key:
B) By offering opportunities for social interaction and personal development
Q90) “Competence” refers to:
A) Knowledge, vision and behaviour
B) Skill based characteristic
C) Characteristic embedded in personality
D) Personal behaviour
Answer Key:
B) Skill based characteristic
Q91) Which of the following is NOT an attribute of curriculum?
A) Flexibility
B) Relevance
C) Consistency
D) Complexity
Answer Key:
D) Complexity
Q92) What is curriculum?
A) Curricular and extra-curricular activities
B) Course, objectives, methods, evaluation
C) Content, objectives, course, programme, experience, activities, relationships, skill behaviour
D) School subjects, experiences, activities, interpersonal relationships
Answer Key:
C) Content, objectives, course, programme, experience, activities, relationships, skill behaviour
Q93) Operational Curriculum is
A) An inert document
B) A curriculum enacted in the classroom
C) Record of data
D) Related contents
Answer Key:
B) A curriculum enacted in the classroom
Q94) The method used to evaluate the curriculum during the process of development/Implementation is
A) Formative Evaluation
B) Summative Evaluation
C) Diagnostic Evaluation
D) Process Evaluation
Answer Key:
A) Formative Evaluation
Q95) In what type of curriculum the student retains from both the hidden and intended curriculum
A) Supported
B) Recommended
C) Taught
D) Learned
Answer Key:
D) Learned
Q96) ______________ is essential for assessing student progress and guiding instruction.
A) Formative Assessment
B) Student Attendance
C) Classroom Discipline
D) Teacher Feedback
Answer Key:
A) Formative Assessment
Q97) A school district is considering implementing a new technology-based curriculum. Which of the following factors should be given the highest priority when making a decision?
A) The cost of the new technology
B) The availability of technical support
C) The alignment of the curriculum with state standards
D) The preferences of teachers and students
Answer Key:
C) The alignment of the curriculum with state standards
Q98) A school district is evaluating the effectiveness of a new reading program. Which of the following data sources would be most likely to provide evidence of student improvement in reading comprehension?
A) Teacher attendance records
B) Student satisfaction surveys
C) Standardized reading assessment scores
D) Classroom behaviour data
Answer Key:
C) Standardized reading assessment scores
Q99) A principal is concerned about the high dropout rate among students in a particular grade level. Which of the following strategies would be most likely to address this issue?
A) Implementing a stricter attendance policy
B) Providing additional academic support
C) Increasing the number of extracurricular activities
D) Hiring more counsellors
Answer Key:
B) Providing additional academic support
Q100) Summative evaluation implies:
A) Judging the performance during teaching learning interactions
B) Finding out the level of achievement initially
C) Judging the learning outcome for motivational purposes
D) Ascertaining the performance level after the academic session comes to end
Answer Key:
D) Ascertaining the performance level after the academic session comes to end
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