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Question 1 of 60
1. Question
2 pointsWhen verbal and non-verbal messages are contradictory, it is said that most people believe in
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Non-verbal communication includes facial expressions, the tone and pitch of the voice, gestures displayed through body language (kinesics) and the physical distance between the communicators (proxemics).
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Non-verbal communication includes facial expressions, the tone and pitch of the voice, gestures displayed through body language (kinesics) and the physical distance between the communicators (proxemics).
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Question 2 of 60
2. Question
2 pointsThe typical feature of an information-rich classroom lecture is in the nature of being
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Question 3 of 60
3. Question
2 pointsExpressive communication is driven by
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Expressive communication refers to the ability to communicate using verbal language and non-verbal cues, such as gesture and facial expression.
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Expressive communication refers to the ability to communicate using verbal language and non-verbal cues, such as gesture and facial expression.
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Question 4 of 60
4. Question
2 pointsPositive classroom communication leads to
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Question 5 of 60
5. Question
2 pointsClassroom communication is the basis of
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Question 6 of 60
6. Question
2 pointsEffective communication pre-supposes
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Effective communication is when the person who you are talking to listens actively, absorbs your point and understands it.
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Effective communication is when the person who you are talking to listens actively, absorbs your point and understands it.
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Question 7 of 60
7. Question
2 pointsEffective communication is when the person who you are talking to listens actively, absorbs your point and understands it.
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Question 8 of 60
8. Question
2 pointsIf A is coded as C, M as I, N as P, S as 0, I as A, P as N, E as M, 0 as E and C as S, then the code of COMPANIES will be
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Question 9 of 60
9. Question
2 pointsAmong the following, identify the continuous type of data:
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Question 10 of 60
10. Question
2 pointsAli buys a glass, a pencil box and a cup and pays Rs. 21 to the shopkeeper. Rakesh buys a cup, two pencil boxes and a glass and pays Rs. 28 to the shopkeeper. Preeti buys two glasses, a cup and two pencil boxes and pays Rs. 35 to the shopkeeper. The cost of 10 cups will be
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Question 11 of 60
11. Question
2 pointsOut of four cities given below three are alike in some manner while the fourth one is different. Identify the odd one
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Question 12 of 60
12. Question
2 pointsGiven below are some characteristics of reasoning. Select the code that states a characteristic which is not of deductive reasoning:
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Inductive and deductive reasoning both strive to construct a valid argument. Therefore, inductive reasoning moves from specific instances into a generalized conclusion, while deductive reasoning moves from generalized principles that are known to be true to a true and specific conclusion.
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Inductive and deductive reasoning both strive to construct a valid argument. Therefore, inductive reasoning moves from specific instances into a generalized conclusion, while deductive reasoning moves from generalized principles that are known to be true to a true and specific conclusion.
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Question 13 of 60
13. Question
2 pointsThe missing term in the series 1, 4, 27, 16, ?, 36, 343, … is
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Question 14 of 60
14. Question
2 pointsMen and woman may have different reproductive strategies but neither can be considered inferior or superior to the other, any more than a bird’s wings can be considered superior or inferior to a fish’s fins. What type of argument it is ?
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Question 15 of 60
15. Question
2 pointsAmong the following propositions two are related in such a way that they cannot both be true but can both be false. Select the code that states those two propositions.
Propositions:
(a) Every student is attentive.
(b) Some students are attentive.
(c) Students are never attentive.
(d) Some students are not attentive.
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Question 16 of 60
16. Question
2 pointsGiven below are two premises ((a) and (b)). From those two premises four conclusions (i), (ii), (iii) & (iv) are drawn. Select the code that states the conclusions validly drawn from the premises (taking singly or jointly.)
Premises:
(a) Untouchability is a curse.
(b) All hot pans are untouchable.
Conclusions:
(i) All hot pans are curse.
(ii) Some untouchable things are hot pans.
(iii) All curses are untouchability.
(iv) Some curses are untouchability.
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Question 17 of 60
17. Question
2 pointsIf the statement ‘None but the brave wins the race’ is false which of the following statements can be claimed to be true?
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Question 18 of 60
18. Question
2 pointsIf two standard form categorical propositions with the same subject and predicate are related in such a manner that if one is undetermined the other must be undetermined, what is their relation?
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In classical logic, a contradiction consists of a logical incompatibility or incongruity between two or more propositions. It occurs when the propositions, taken together, yield two conclusions which form the logical, usually opposite inversions of each other.
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In classical logic, a contradiction consists of a logical incompatibility or incongruity between two or more propositions. It occurs when the propositions, taken together, yield two conclusions which form the logical, usually opposite inversions of each other.
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Question 19 of 60
19. Question
2 pointsThe table below embodies data on the sales revenue (Rs. in lakh) generated by a publishing house during the years 2012-15 while selling books, magazines and journals as three categories of items. Answer questions 19 โ 21 based on the data contained in the table.
Sales Revenue (Z in lakh) 2012 2013 2014 2015 Journals 46 47 45 44 Magazines 31 39 46 51 Books 73 77 78 78 Total Q. The number of years in which there was an increase in revenue from at least two categories of items, is
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Question 20 of 60
20. Question
2 pointsIf the year 2016 were to show the same growth in terms of total sales revenue as the year 2015 over the year 2014, then the revenue in the year 2016 must be approximately:
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Question 21 of 60
21. Question
2 pointsIn 2015, approximately what percent of total revenue came from books?
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Question 22 of 60
22. Question
2 pointsA University professor maintains data on MCA students tabulated by performance and gender of the students. The data is kept on a computer hard disk, but accidently sonic of it is lost because of a computer virus. Only the following could be recovered:
Number of MCA Students Average Good Excellent Total Male 10 Female 32 Total 30 Panic buttons were pressed but to no avail. An expert committee was formed, which decided that the following facts were self evident:
(a) Half the students were either excellent or good.
(b) 40% of the students were females.
(c) One-third of the male students were average.
Answer questions 22 โ 24 based on the data given above:
Q. What proportion of female students are good?
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Question 23 of 60
23. Question
2 pointsApproximately, what proportion of good students are male?
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Question 24 of 60
24. Question
2 pointsHow many female students are excellent?
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Question 25 of 60
25. Question
2 pointsRead the following two statements:
I: Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is considered a subset of Information Technology (IT).
II: The ‘right to use’ a piece of software is termed as copyright.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are CORRECT?
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ICT is an umbrella term that includes any communication device, encompassing radio, television, cell phones, computer and network hardware, satellite systems and so on, as well as the various services and appliance with them such as video conferencing and distance learning.
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ICT is an umbrella term that includes any communication device, encompassing radio, television, cell phones, computer and network hardware, satellite systems and so on, as well as the various services and appliance with them such as video conferencing and distance learning.
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Question 26 of 60
26. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following correctly lists computer memory types from highest to lowest speed?
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In computer architecture, the memory hierarchy separates computer storage into a hierarchy based on response time. Since response time, complexity, and capacity are related, the levels may also be distinguished by their performance and controlling technologies.
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In computer architecture, the memory hierarchy separates computer storage into a hierarchy based on response time. Since response time, complexity, and capacity are related, the levels may also be distinguished by their performance and controlling technologies.
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Question 27 of 60
27. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following statement(s) is/are TRUE?
S1: The decimal number 11 is larger than the hexadecimal number 11.
S2: In the binary number 1110.101, the fractional part has the decimal value as 0.625.
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Question 28 of 60
28. Question
2 pointsWith regard to a word processing software, the process of combining static information in a publication together with variable information in a data source to create one merged publication is called
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Mail merge consists in combining mail and letters and pre-addressed envelopes or mailing labels for mass mailings from a form letter. Microsoft Word can insert content from a database, spreadsheet, or table into Word documents.
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Mail merge consists in combining mail and letters and pre-addressed envelopes or mailing labels for mass mailings from a form letter. Microsoft Word can insert content from a database, spreadsheet, or table into Word documents.
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Question 29 of 60
29. Question
2 pointsDVD technology uses an optical media to store the digital data. DVD is an acronym for
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A digital versatile disc (DVD) is an optical disc storage medium similar to a compact disc, but with enhanced data storage capacities as well as with higher quality of video and audio formats.
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A digital versatile disc (DVD) is an optical disc storage medium similar to a compact disc, but with enhanced data storage capacities as well as with higher quality of video and audio formats.
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Question 30 of 60
30. Question
2 pointsAssertion (A): Sustainable development is critical to well being of human society.
Reason (R): Environmentally sound policies do not harm the environment or deplete the natural resources.
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Sustainable development is important as it saves national budget, fulfills the need of people, conserves natural resources, helps in the coordination between the natural resources and people and conserves natural resources for future generation.
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Sustainable development is important as it saves national budget, fulfills the need of people, conserves natural resources, helps in the coordination between the natural resources and people and conserves natural resources for future generation.
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Question 31 of 60
31. Question
2 pointsThe dominant source of pollution due to oxides of nitrogen (NOx) in urban areas is
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NOx is produced from the reaction of nitrogen and oxygen gases in the air during combustion, especially at high temperatures. In areas of high motor vehicle traffic, such as in large cities, the amount of nitrogen oxides emitted into the atmosphere as air pollution can be significant.
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NOx is produced from the reaction of nitrogen and oxygen gases in the air during combustion, especially at high temperatures. In areas of high motor vehicle traffic, such as in large cities, the amount of nitrogen oxides emitted into the atmosphere as air pollution can be significant.
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Question 32 of 60
32. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following is not a water-brone disease?
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water- brone disease:- Illnesses caused by micro-organisms in untreated or contaminated water.
A bacterial disease causing severe diarrhoea and dehydration, usually spread in water.
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water- brone disease:- Illnesses caused by micro-organisms in untreated or contaminated water.
A bacterial disease causing severe diarrhoea and dehydration, usually spread in water.
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Question 33 of 60
33. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following is a characteristic of Web2.0 applications?
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Web 2.0 is a people-oriented technology movement. Ease of use, social features, collaboration, fast-loading applications, interactivity, quick development times and real-time updates are all major trends.
Web 2.0 examples include hosted services (Google Maps),Web applications ( Google Docs, Flickr), Video sharing sites (YouTube), wikis (MediaWiki), blogs (WordPress), social networking (Facebook), folksonomies (Delicious), Microblogging (Twitter), podcasting (Podcast Alley) & content hosting services and many more.
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Web 2.0 is a people-oriented technology movement. Ease of use, social features, collaboration, fast-loading applications, interactivity, quick development times and real-time updates are all major trends.
Web 2.0 examples include hosted services (Google Maps),Web applications ( Google Docs, Flickr), Video sharing sites (YouTube), wikis (MediaWiki), blogs (WordPress), social networking (Facebook), folksonomies (Delicious), Microblogging (Twitter), podcasting (Podcast Alley) & content hosting services and many more.
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Question 34 of 60
34. Question
2 pointsIn which country, the recent international agreement on phasing out Hydro Fluoro Carbons (HFCs) was signed?
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Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) are greenhouse gases (GHGs) commonly used by federal agencies in a wide variety of applications, including refrigeration, air-conditioning (AC), building insulation, fire extinguishing systems, and aerosols.
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Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) are greenhouse gases (GHGs) commonly used by federal agencies in a wide variety of applications, including refrigeration, air-conditioning (AC), building insulation, fire extinguishing systems, and aerosols.
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Question 35 of 60
35. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following natural hazards is not hydro-meteorological?
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Hydrometeorological hazards include tropical cyclones (also known as typhoons and hurricanes), thunderstorms, hailstorms, tornados, blizzards, heavy snowfall, avalanches, coastal storm surges, floods including flash floods, drought, heatwaves and cold spells.
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Hydrometeorological hazards include tropical cyclones (also known as typhoons and hurricanes), thunderstorms, hailstorms, tornados, blizzards, heavy snowfall, avalanches, coastal storm surges, floods including flash floods, drought, heatwaves and cold spells.
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Question 36 of 60
36. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following are the demerits of globalisation of higher education?
(a) Exposure to global curriculum
(b) Promotion of elitism in education
(c) The commodification of higher education
(d) Increase in the cost of education Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
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Globalization is an important concept for students in higher education to understand and appreciate because of the demand in business and industry to hire people who can work with people of other nations and cultures and if need be can travel independently internationally to promote their business or industry.
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Globalization is an important concept for students in higher education to understand and appreciate because of the demand in business and industry to hire people who can work with people of other nations and cultures and if need be can travel independently internationally to promote their business or industry.
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Question 37 of 60
37. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following statements are correct about deemed universities?
(a) The Governor of the State is the chancellor of deemed universities.
(b) They can design their own syllabus and course work.
(c) They can frame their own guidelines regarding admission and fees.
(d) They can grant degrees.
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โDeemedโ is a status of autonomy granted to a university by DHE under MHRD, on the advice of UGC. Deemed to be Universities enjoy full autonomy or independence in deciding courses, syllabus, admissions and fees.
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โDeemedโ is a status of autonomy granted to a university by DHE under MHRD, on the advice of UGC. Deemed to be Universities enjoy full autonomy or independence in deciding courses, syllabus, admissions and fees.
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Question 38 of 60
38. Question
2 pointsIndian government’s target for power production from small hydro projects by the year 2022 is
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India then set a new target of achieving 100 GW of solar power, 60GW of wind power, 10GW of bio mass and 5GW of small hydro power by 2022.
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India then set a new target of achieving 100 GW of solar power, 60GW of wind power, 10GW of bio mass and 5GW of small hydro power by 2022.
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Question 39 of 60
39. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following statements are correct?
(a) Rajya Sabha is a permanent House which can be dissolved only during national emergency.
(b) Rajya Sabha does not represent the local interests of the States.
(c) Members of the Rajya Sabha are not bound to vote at the dictates of the states they represent.
(d) No Union territory has a representative in the Rajya Sabha.
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In the 28ย member council, 5 areย membersย of the lower house (Lok Sabha) and upper house (Rajya Sabha) of theย Indianย parliament. Justice Chandramauli Kumar Prasad is Chairman of theย Councilย as of 2015.
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In the 28ย member council, 5 areย membersย of the lower house (Lok Sabha) and upper house (Rajya Sabha) of theย Indianย parliament. Justice Chandramauli Kumar Prasad is Chairman of theย Councilย as of 2015.
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Question 40 of 60
40. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following are not necessarily the immediate consequences of the proclamation of the President’s Rule in a State?
(a) Dissolution of the State Assembly.
(b) Removal of the Council of Ministers in the State.
(c) Takeover of the State administration by the Union Government.
(d) Appointment of a new Chief Secretary.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
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Article 356 state that the president can invoke president rule in a state on the report of the governor if the state machinery/legislature fails to abide by constitutional norms.
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Article 356 state that the president can invoke president rule in a state on the report of the governor if the state machinery/legislature fails to abide by constitutional norms.
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Question 41 of 60
41. Question
2 pointsInstead of holding the office during the pleasure of the President who among the following hold(s) office during good behaviour?
(a) Governor of a State
(b) Attorney General of India
(c) Judges of the High Court
(d) Administrator of a Union Territory Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
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The Chief Justice of a High Court is appointed by the President with the consultation of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and the Governor of the State. The other judges are appointed by the will of President, Governor and the Chief Justice of High Court.
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The Chief Justice of a High Court is appointed by the President with the consultation of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and the Governor of the State. The other judges are appointed by the will of President, Governor and the Chief Justice of High Court.
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Question 42 of 60
42. Question
2 pointsThe purpose of value education is best served by focussing on
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The purpose of values-based education is to make the student work with the right attitude and standards to face the outside world. Value Education is a process of increasing the overall character of a student, it also includes character development, personality development and spiritual development.
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The purpose of values-based education is to make the student work with the right attitude and standards to face the outside world. Value Education is a process of increasing the overall character of a student, it also includes character development, personality development and spiritual development.
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Question 43 of 60
43. Question
2 pointsAssertion (A): Learning is a lifelong process.
Reason (R): Learning to be useful must be linked with life processes.
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Question 44 of 60
44. Question
2 pointsEffectiveness of teaching has to be judged in terms of
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Question 45 of 60
45. Question
2 pointsIn which teaching method learner’s participation is made optimal and proactive?
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Question 46 of 60
46. Question
2 pointsOne of the most powerful factors affecting teaching effectiveness is related to the
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Question 47 of 60
47. Question
2 pointsAssertion (A): Formative evaluation tends to accelerate the pace of learning.
Reason (R): As against summative evaluation, formative evaluation is highly reliable. Choose the correct answer from the following code:Correct
Formative evaluation is typically conducted during the development or improvement of a program or course. Summative evaluation involves making judgments about the efficacy of a program or course at its conclusion.
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Formative evaluation is typically conducted during the development or improvement of a program or course. Summative evaluation involves making judgments about the efficacy of a program or course at its conclusion.
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Question 48 of 60
48. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following set of statements represents acceptable propositions in respect of teaching-learning relationships?
Choose the correct code to indicate your answer.
(i) When students fail in a test, it is the teacher who fails.
(ii) Every teaching must aim at ensuring learning.
(iii) There can be teaching without learning taking place.
(iv) There can be no learning without teaching.
(v) A teacher teaches but learns also.
(vi) Real learning implies rote learning.
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Question 49 of 60
49. Question
2 pointsIn doing action research what is the usual sequence of steps?
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At the same time (so the action researcher hopes) progress is made towards appropriate action and research outcomes. A commonly known cycle is that of the influential model of Kemmis and McTaggart (1988) mentioned earlier — plan, act, observe, reflect; then, in the light of this, plan for the next cycle.
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At the same time (so the action researcher hopes) progress is made towards appropriate action and research outcomes. A commonly known cycle is that of the influential model of Kemmis and McTaggart (1988) mentioned earlier — plan, act, observe, reflect; then, in the light of this, plan for the next cycle.
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Question 50 of 60
50. Question
2 pointsWhich sequence of research steps is logical in the list given below?
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Question 51 of 60
51. Question
2 pointsBelow are given two sets โ research methods (Set-I) and data collection tools (Set-II). Match the two sets and indicate your answer by selecting the correct code:
Set โ I (Research Methods) SetโII (Data Collection Tools) a. Experimental method i. Using primary and secondary sources b. Ex post-facto method ii. Questionnaire c. Descriptive survey method iii. Standardized tests d. Historical method iv. Typical characteristic tests Codes:
a b c d (1) ii i iii iv (2) iii iv ii i (3) ii iii i iv (4) ii iv iii i Correct
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Question 52 of 60
52. Question
2 pointsThe issue of ‘research ethics’ may be considered pertinent at which stage of research?
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Research ethics focus on the moral principles that researchers must follow in their respective fields of research.
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Research ethics focus on the moral principles that researchers must follow in their respective fields of research.
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Question 53 of 60
53. Question
2 pointsIn which of the following, reporting format is formally prescribed?
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A thesis statement is one sentence that expresses the main idea of a research paper or essay, such as an expository essay or argumentative essay. It makes a claim, directly answering a question.
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A thesis statement is one sentence that expresses the main idea of a research paper or essay, such as an expository essay or argumentative essay. It makes a claim, directly answering a question.
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Question 54 of 60
54. Question
2 pointsThe principal of a school conducts an interview session of teachers and students with a view to explore the possibility of their enhanced participation in school programmes. This endeavour may be related to which type of research?
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Action research is a process in which participants examine their own educational practice systematically and carefully, using the techniques of research.
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Action research is a process in which participants examine their own educational practice systematically and carefully, using the techniques of research.
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Question 55 of 60
55. Question
2 pointsRead the following passage carefully and answer questions from 55 to 60 :
The last great war, which nearly shook the foundations of the modern world, had little impact on Indian literature beyond aggravating the popular revulsion against violence and adding to the growing disillusionment with the ‘humane pretensions’ of the Western World. This was eloquently voiced in Tagore’s later poems and his last testament, Crisis in Civilisation.ย The Indian intelligentsia was in a state of moral dilemma. On the one hand, it could not help sympathising with England’s dogged courage in the hour of peril, with the Russians fighting with their backs to the wall against the ruthless Nazi hordes, and with China groaning under the heel of Japanese militarism; on the other hand, their own country was practically under military occupation of their own soil, and an Indian army under Subhas Bose was trying from the opposite camp to liberate their country. No creative impulse could issue from such confusion of loyalties. One would imagine that the achievement of Indian independence in 1947, which came in the wake of the Allies’ victory and was followed by the collapse of colonialism in the neighbouring countries of South-East Asia, would have released an upsurge of creative energy. No doubt it did, but unfortunately it was son submerged in the geat agony of partition, with its inhuman slaughter of the innocents and the uprooting of millions of people from their homeland, followed by the martyrdom of Mahatma Gandhi. These tragedies, along with Pakistan’s invasion of Kashmir and its later atrocities in Bangladesh, did indeed provoke a poignant writing, particularly in the languages of the regions most affected, Bengali, Hindi, Kashmiri, Punjabi, Sindhi and Urdu. But poignant or passionate writing does not by itself make great literature. What reserves of enthusiasm and confidence survived these disasters have been mainly absorbed in the task of national reconstruction and economic development. Great literature has always emerged out of chains of convulsions. Indian literature is richer today in volume, range and variety than it ever was in the past.
Based on the passage answer the following questions from 55 to 60:
Q. What did Tagore articulate in his last testament?
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Question 56 of 60
56. Question
2 pointsWhat was the stance of Indian intelligentsia during the period of great war?
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Question 57 of 60
57. Question
2 pointsIdentify the factor responsible for the submergence of creative energy in Indian literature.
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Question 58 of 60
58. Question
2 pointsWhat was the aftermath that survived tragedies in Kashmir and Bangladesh?
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Question 59 of 60
59. Question
2 pointsThe passage has the message that
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Question 60 of 60
60. Question
2 pointsWhat was the impact of the last Great War on Indian literature?
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