Teaching Aptitude MCQs/Practice Questions

122. Ancient Indian teachers applied some psychological principles in educating the young child from pre-school age to adolescence. They recognised the role of

(a) convent system of schooling
(b) sense and perceptions in learning and teaching
(c) gurukul type of schooling
(d)None of the above

Ans (b)

123. Language is a
(a)instinctive development.
(b)system of symbols for effective communication.
(c)medium to express experiences.
(d)medium for self enhancement.

Ans (c)

124. An individual’s ability to learn is
(a) absorbed
(b) acquired
(c) occurring within
(d) developed

Ans (c)

125. It is said that teacher is a ‘Friend, Philosopher and Guide, because
(a)he transfuses the high values of the humanity into young ones in the classroom.
(b)he has to play all these vital roles in context of the society.
(c)he is the great reformer and patriotic saviour of a nation.
(d)None of these

Ans (a)

126.Collective psychology of the whole period is a theory which
(a)can explain all phases of historical development
(b)means psychological approach of data collection
(c)means the psychology of the whole society
(d)all of the above


127.It is popularly said that any two students are not alike. This means
(a)each and every student differ in their physical and mental set up.
(b)they differ in their familiar and social status.
(c)they are different in their mental set up.
(d)all of the above

Ans (a)

128. Our present higher secondary curriculum is based on the premise that a number of courses in our scheme of studies have identical elements. This statement is based on the

(a)theory of Identical Component.
(b)theory of Mental Faculty
(c)theory of Formal Discipline
(d)theory of Generalisations.

129. Suggestion helps in the development of information, moral behaviour, aesthetic sense and character traits. Which of the following is the chief source of suggestions which mold the life ?

(a) Teachers
(b) Pupils of same age
(c) Elders
(d) None of the above

Ans (c)


130.The primary task of a teacher is
(a)to teach the prescribed curriculum
(b)to stimulate and guide student’s learning.
(c)to provide diagnostic and remedial aid wherever desired.
(d)to promote habits of conformity to adult demands and expectations.

Ans (b)


131.As a new teacher the first professional responsibility you must meet is to
(a)change the curriculum in the light of your training.
(b)co-operate with your fellow teacher inspite of differences.
(c)ascertain and follow the procedures of your predecessor.
(d)None of the above.

Ans (b)


132.A teacher can establish rapport with his class by
(a)becoming a figure of authority.
(b)impressing students with knowledge and skill.
(c)playing the role of a guide who desires to help the pupils.
(d)becoming a friend to the pupils.

Ans (c)


133.Which one of the following is a product of learning ?
(a) Intelligence
(b) Maturation
(c) Skills
d) Forgetness

Ans (c)


134.Which of the following explains the mental growth most suitably ?
(a)A growth pattern runs parallel to the physical growth.
(b)It is an erratic pattern.
(c)It is not an erratic pattern.
(d)A uniform rise to the middle teens and gradual leveling off during middle twenties.

Ans (d)

135.Verbal guidance is most effective in
(a) concepts
(b) attitudes
(c) relationships
(d) All of the above

Ans (d)


136. A teacher meeting his students for the first time should
(a)develop rapport with the class
(b)start teaching without caring the students likes and dislikes
(c)give a broad outline of the whole subject
(d)(b) and (c) both

Ans (a)

137 .Many experienced teachers go into a classroom and embark straight away upon a lesson. As a beginner to the teaching profession you will
(a) do as the student’s like
(b) make a written note of your preparation.
(c)adopt the same procedure
(d)None of the above

Ans (b)

138. .Before starting instruction a teacher should
(a)be aware of the environmental variables acting on the mind of the pupils
(b)know the existing knowledge of his students and then background knowledge
(c)be competent enough to arouse the curiosity of his pupils
(d)all of the above

Ans (d)


139. A teacher can guide students very much efficiently, because
(a)students obey teacher’s orders
(b)he is the boss of the students
(c)students fear him
(d)he understands student’s psychology

Ans (d)

140.The professional requirements of a teacher as explained in the UNESCO publication is/are
(a)innovativeness in approach and teaching strategies
(b)mastery over the subject and competency for teaching
(c)justice to the profession
(d)All of the above

Ans (d)


141. To stop malpractice of mass-copying in the examinations, what will you do ?
(a) You will give punishment to student and his parent.
(b) You will give severe punishment to students.
(c)You will try to give moral education to the students.
(d)You will rusticate the students forever from the school.

Ans (c)


142. If a student absents from the classes for a long time,
(a) you will try to know the cause of his absence.
(b) you would be neutral and would not show any interest in it
(c) he would be absent due to some person¬nel reasons.
(d) It is not duty of teacher.

Ans (a)


143. A teacher exploits students in your school. In this situation, you will
(a) not interfere in this matter
(b) report the matter to the principal
(c)guide the teacher please stop this activity
(d)go on satyagraha against the teacher.

Ans (c)


144. After a lecture, if a student asks you a question, and you do not know the answer of the question, what will be your response in that situation ?
(a) You will not answer
(b) You will say that the question is improper
(c)You will discourage the student
(d)You promise to give the answer in next lecture.

Ans (d)


145. Observable behaviours which a teacher can use in the class to bring home to the pupil an idea or point is technically called
(a) teaching skills
(b) demonstration
(c)communication facilities
(d)none of these

Ans (a)


146. Quality of education in a school/college can be measured through
(a)manpower, teachers and principal available
(b)infrastructural facilities available
(c)students’ achievement
(d)all of the above

Ans (d)


147. An effective teacher is expected to
(a)reduce the anxiety level of students to moderate level
(b)encourage the students to make initiative
(c)to make students feel that education is  their need
(d)all of the above

Ans (d)


148.If a student is constantly rubbing his eyes and is inattentive during blackboard work he is having
(a)adjustment problem
(b)hearing problem
(c)diversion of mind
(d) any of the above

Ans (d)


149. A teacher’s most precious item is his
(a) job
(b) pay
(c) pride
(d) student’s faith

Ans (d)

150. A children is a back-bencher and is unable to watch the black-board clearly, therefore he stands, sees and sits repeatedly. What inference will you draw with the student’s difficulty ?

(a)The child has a poor eye-sight
(b)The black-board may have shinning effect of light
(c)The child may be partially non-attentive
(d)The child is creating mischief.

Ans (a)

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