Teaching and Research MCQs Archives

51. Identify the incorrect statement :

A. A hypothesis is made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigations

B. A hypothesis is a basis for reasoning without any assumption of its truth

C. Hypothesis is a proposed explanation for a phenomenon

D. Scientific hypothesis is a scientific theory

✅ The correct answer is option C.
Hypothesis is a proposed explanation for a phenomenon.

52. The basis on which assumptions are formulated :

A. Cultural background of the country

B. Universities

C. Specific characteristics of the castes

D. All of these

✅ The correct answer is option A.
The basis on which assumptions are formulated is cultural background of the country.

53. The adage of maintaining good relations with others is

A. Sycophancy

B. Kaleidoscopic personality

C. Attractive features and mental make up

D. Control over emotion

✅ The correct answer is option C.
The adage of maintaining good relations with others is attractive features and mental make up.

54. With respect to the development of skills, all of the following are correct except that

A. Pupil of same mental age should learn at the same rate

B. Group interaction increases the skills

C. Group instruction facilitates the learning process

D. Workbooks can be invaluable learning aid

✅ The correct answer is option A.
Pupil of same mental age should learn at the same rate.

55. UGC was established in

A. 1966

B. 1953

C. 1946

D. 1986

✅ The correct answer is option B.
On 28 December 1953, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (former Minister of Education) inaugurated University Grants Commission. 6. And in November 1956, UGC (University Grants Commission) was formally established as a statutory body of the Government of India via ‘University Grants Commission Act, 1956’ of the Parliament.

56. Which of the following is quality of a teacher?

A. He presenting the subject matter in an effective manner with clear explaining leading to better understanding of the matter

B. He should be trained to various teaching methodologies

C. He should know the child psychology

D. All of these

✅ The correct answer is option D.
All of the above.

57. The present annual examination system:

A. Promotes rote learning

B. Does not promote good study habits

C. Does not encourage students to be regular in class

D. All of the above

✅ The correct answer is option D.
The present annual examination system promotes rote learning, does not promote good study habits and does not encourage students to be regular in class.

58. Which of the following is the first step in starting the research process?

A. Searching sources of information to locate problem

B. Survey of related literature

C. Identification of problem

D. Searching for solutions to the problem

✅ The correct answer is option C.
Identification of problem is the first step in starting the research process.

59. If a group of students enter your room and abuse you and behave violently with you, at that time how you would control your emotions?

A. You will react in a similar fashion and try to assault them physically

B. First, you will try to pacify their emotions and then ask politely about their behaviour

C. You will feel ashamed among your teachers community

D. You will report the case to the principal with recommendation of punitive measures

✅ The correct answer is option B.
First, you will try to pacify their emotions and then ask politely about their behaviour.

60. What is the reason behind the adoption of grade system instead of our old marks system?

A. It will improve the quality of assessment

B. It will improve teacher student relationship

C. It will eliminate the differentiation between students on marks basis

D. Grading system is easier than marks system

✅ The correct answer is option C.
It will eliminate the differentiation between students on marks basis.