Question 76: Assertion (A): Clinical competence is patient care with evidence-based practice and as per the need of the patient on a larger extent.
Reason (R): Clinical competence is the habitual and consistent use of knowledge, skills, clinical reasoning, communication, emotions, values, and reflections in daily practice for the benefit of individuals and the community.
Choose the most appropriate answer:
Option A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
Option B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
Option C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
Option D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Evidence-based practice plus consistent skill use indeed defines clinical competence.
Question 77: Intelligence is represented by an Intelligence Quotient (IQ). Hence, Intelligence Quotient is:
Option A. Ratio of Mental Age and Chronological Age times 100
Option B. Ratio of Mental Age and Chronological Age times 10
Option C. Mental Age times 100
Option D. Chronological Age divided by Mental Age
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: IQ = (Mental Age ÷ Chronological Age) × 100 is the classic formula.
Question 78: What are the aspects of pedagogy?
(A) Learning
(B) Supervising Drill
(C) Behaviourism
(D) Investigation
(E) Examination
Choose the correct answer:
Option A. (A) and (B) Only
Option B. (C) Only
Option C. (D) and (E) Only
Option D. (E) Only
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Pedagogy encompasses facilitating learning and overseeing practice (“drill”). The other items listed aren’t necessarily core components of pedagogy.
Question 79: Assertion (A): Use of ICT makes teaching-learning and assessment easy and innovative.
Reason (R): ICT includes both hardware and software technologies.
Choose the most appropriate answer:
Option A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
Option B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
Option C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
Option D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: By offering a range of tools (hardware and software), ICT indeed simplifies and innovates teaching-learning and assessment.
Question 80: Match List – I with List – II:
List – I
(A) Facts
(B) Concepts
(C) Generalisations
(D) Theories
List – II
(I) Are based on facts
(II) Emanates from generalisations
(III) Change with new discourses
(IV) Are similar to definitions
Choose the correct answer:
Option A. (A)-(I), (B)-(IV), (C)-(III), (D)-(II)
Option B. (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
Option C. (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV)
Option D. (A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
- (A) Facts can change with new evidence (III)
- (B) Concepts are like definitions (IV)
- (C) Generalisations are based on facts (I)
- (D) Theories emanate from generalisations (II)
Question 81: Periodic Assessments are ________ assessment type.
Option A. Diagnostic
Option B. Formative
Option C. Summative
Option D. Both diagnostic and formative
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: They occur during the learning process and provide feedback for improvement, thus formative.
Question 82: Statement I: Micro-teaching is a device used for teaching communication skills to teachers.
Statement II: Micro-teaching is an effective device for the modification of teacher’s behavior and teaching practices.
Choose the most appropriate answer:
Option A. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
Option B. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
Option C. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
Option D. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Micro-teaching is indeed used to refine teachers’ communication skills and modify teaching practices.
Question 83: Assertion (A): Classroom management is the way you manage student learning by organizing and controlling what happens in your classroom.
Reason (R): The classroom management choices you make play a large part in creating the classroom climate.
Choose the most appropriate answer:
Option A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
Option B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
Option C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
Option D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: A teacher’s organization and control directly shape the classroom environment, so (R) explains (A).
Question 84: Which of the following methods would be effective in reducing classroom disruption?
Option A. Allowing students to manage on their own
Option B. Close monitoring of student behavior by the teacher
Option C. Establishing clear, consistent classroom behavioral expectations
Option D. Keeping parents in the loop
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Establishing and enforcing clear behavior expectations is the most direct way to reduce disruptions.
Question 85: Statement I: Learner-centered teaching is evident when the teacher directs all classroom activities and encourages every learner to participate.
Statement II: Regular evaluation like unit tests and other sessional exams indicate learner-centered practices.
Choose the most appropriate answer:
Option A. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
Option B. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
Option C. Statement I is true but Statement II is false
Option D. Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Learner-centered teaching does not mean the teacher directs everything, and frequent tests alone do not guarantee learner-centeredness; both statements are incorrect.
Question 86: Assertion (A): Pedagogy is any conscious activity by one person designed to enhance learning in another.
Reason (R): Learning from each other involves activities that evoke changes in the learner.
Choose the most appropriate answer:
Option A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
Option B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
Option C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
Option D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Pedagogy indeed involves deliberate facilitation, and those activities cause changes in the learner.
Question 87: Assertion (A): Over-reliance on written communication can lead to too much paperwork in the organization.
Reason (R): Non-verbal communication can take place with our actions or with our body gestures.
Choose the most appropriate answer:
Option A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
Option B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
Option C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
Option D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Both statements are true in themselves, but non-verbal communication does not explain why reliance on written communication leads to excess paperwork.
Question 88: In a class of 25 adult learners, Mr. Mehta has low vision. What arrangements can be made in the classroom so that he is benefited?
Option A. He should be given an option to leave the course
Option B. He should be given a seat in the front
Option C. He should be made to sit as per his choice
Option D. His vision should be tested
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Providing a seat in the front is a straightforward, immediate accommodation to help a low-vision learner.
Question 89: Which factor has the greatest influence on a teacher’s ability to teach effectively?
Option A. The number of learners in the classroom
Option B. Teacher’s subject knowledge and pedagogical skills
Option C. Availability of online resources and knowledge new to access and use them
Option D. Support and cooperation from the institute’s administrative staff
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: A teacher’s mastery of content and teaching methods is the primary determinant of effective instruction.
Question 90: The instructors/trainers who are appointed to train adult learners/students should have the following characteristics:
(A) Thorough knowledge of subject matter
(B) No favoritism and considerate nature
(C) Partial to cultural backgrounds and religious beliefs
(D) Control the class by fear
(E) Follow strict curriculum with no flexibility in content
Choose the correct answer:
Option A. (A) and (B) Only
Option B. (C) and (D) Only
Option C. (D) and (E) Only
Option D. (A) and (C) Only
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Adult trainers must have strong subject knowledge and be fair/considerate; partiality, fear, and total inflexibility are discouraged.
Question 91: Which of the following represents innovation in higher education?
(A) Paper and pencil exams
(B) On-demand exams
(C) Collaborative assessments
(D) Annual exams
(E) Semester-end exams
Choose the correct answer:
Option A. (A) and (D) Only
Option B. (A) and (C) Only
Option C. (E) and (A) Only
Option D. (B) and (C) Only
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: On-demand exams and collaborative assessments are more innovative approaches than traditional paper-pencil, annual, or semester-end exams.
Question 92: The key to communication tasks comprises of:
(A) Data gathering
(B) Demonstration
(C) Comprehension
(D) Encoding of message
(E) Dissemination
Choose the correct answer:
Option A. (A), (B) Only
Option B. (A), (C), (E) Only
Option C. (B), (C), (D) Only
Option D. (C), (E) Only
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Gathering relevant data, ensuring comprehension, and disseminating information are the key tasks in most communication processes.
Question 93: Assertion (A): Holistically, pedagogy is constituting teacher’s thinking including their knowledge, both content and pedagogical content knowledge (PCK).
Reason (R): Teacher’s practices and activities impact student learning outcomes.
Choose the most appropriate answer:
Option A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
Option B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
Option C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
Option D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Pedagogy involves the teacher’s knowledge (content + how to teach that content) and it shapes student learning outcomes—hence (R) explains (A).
Question 94: Assertion (A): Getting to know your students by name is an important classroom management strategy.
Reason (R): It helps to make students feel noticed by the teacher and, therefore, respected.
Choose the most appropriate answer:
Option A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
Option B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
Option C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
Option D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Addressing students by name helps them feel recognized and respected, which is precisely why it’s an effective management strategy.
Question 95: Vimal and Sarita are learning together to solve a problem. Later on, Vimal used what he learned with Sarita to solve additional problems when he was alone.
Which of the following statements has more probability of being wrong?
Option A. This is an example of the internalization process.
Option B. It shows intraspychological to interpsychological learning.
Option C. It shows interpsychological to intrapsychological learning.
Option D. It shows collaborative learning.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Vygotsky’s principle says knowledge moves from social (interpsychological) → individual (intrapsychological). So saying it moves from intra to inter is backwards, i.e., “has more probability of being wrong.”
Question 96: Evaluation in the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) in higher education includes:
Option A. Formative assessment
Option B. Summative assessment
Option C. Project and field-based assessment
Option D. Assessment is an inclusive practice, such as formative, summative, project, and field-based practices.
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
CBCS typically includes multiple modes of assessment (formative, summative, projects, fieldwork, etc.)—an inclusive approach.
Question 97: Assertion (A): A teacher should promote peer interaction in the class through collaborative tasks.
Reason (R): Higher mental processes appear first between people when they exchange ideas and ways of thinking.
Choose the most appropriate answer:
Option A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
Option B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
Option C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
Option D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Vygotsky and other social-constructivist theories hold that collaborative (interpersonal) processes precede individual (intrapersonal) mastery. So peer interaction fosters higher mental processes.
Question 98: According to Vygotsky:
(A) Learning is individualistic in nature.
(B) Origin of higher mental operations is in social interactions.
(C) Learning proceeds from intra-psychological to inter-psychological.
(D) Collaborative learning is an implication of Vygotsky’s theory.
(E) Self-speech was considered as an ego-centric act.
Choose the correct answer:
Option A. (C) and (D) Only
Option B. (B) and (D) Only
Option C. (A) and (B) Only
Option D. (B) and (C) Only
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
- Vygotsky argues that higher mental processes develop through social interactions (B).
- Collaborative learning is indeed an implication (D).
(C) is reversed (it’s from inter to intra). (A) is contradicted by the social nature of learning in Vygotsky. (E) he considered self-speech as essential for thinking, not mere “ego-centric.”
Question 99: Screen recording and editing for digital teaching can be done by:
Option A. Edmodo
Option B. Camtasia
Option C. Storm Board
Option D. Flip Grid
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Camtasia is a well-known tool for screen recording and video editing.
Question 100: What is the Full Form of UDL?
Option A. Unified Design of Learning
Option B. Universal Document of Learning
Option C. Unified Document of Learning
Option D. Universal Design of Learning
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
UDL stands for Universal Design of Learning, an educational framework that guides the development of flexible learning environments to accommodate individual learning differences.
