Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
84th Academy Awards
The ceremony was hosted by Billy Crystal, marking his ninth time as host, and produced by Brian Grazer. Eddie Murphy was originally scheduled to be the host, and Brett Ratner was to be producer. However, Murphy stepped down after Ratner resigned, following Ratner's use of a gay slur when discussing rehearsals.
The Artist and Hugo each won five awards, with the former winning Best Picture and its star Jean Dujardin winning Best Actor. The Iron Lady won two awards, including Best Actress for Meryl Streep. The Artist became the first silent motion picture in 83 years (after Wings, which won Best Picture at the 1st Academy Awards) and the first French film to win Best Picture.
Best Picture: The Artist
Actress in Leading Role: Meryl Streep
Actor In Leading Role: Jean Dujardin
Actress in Supporting Role: Octavia Spencer for ‘The Help’
Actor in Supporting Role: Christopher Plummer for ‘Beginners’
Animated Feature Film: Rango
Cinematography: Hugo
Art Direction: Hugo
Costume Design: The Artist
Directing: The Artist
Documentary Feature: Undefeated
Documentary Short: Saving Face
Film Editing: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Foreign Language Film: Iran ‘A Separation’
Makeup: The Iron Lady
Music (Original Score): The Artist
Music (Original Song): Man or Muppet from The Muppets
Short Film (Animated): The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr Morris Lessmore
Short Film (Live Action): The Shore
Sound Editing: Hugo
Sound Mixing: Hugo
Visual Effects: Hugo
Writing (Adapted Screenplay): The Descendants
Writing (Original Screenplay): Midnight in Paris
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CTET Paper-1 ( Child Development and Pedagogy & EVS) Exam Held On 29.01.2012
| CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND PEDAGOGY | |||||
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| 1. | Human development is divided into domains such as A) psychological, cognitive, emotional and physical B) physical, spiritual, cognitive and social C) physical, cognitive, emotional and social D) emotional , cognitive, spiritual and social-psychological | ||||
| 2. | Which of the following is a principle of development ? A) It is a discontinuous process B) All processes of development are not inter-connected C) It does not proceed at the same pace for all D) Development is always linear | ||||
| 3. | Individual attention is important in the teaching - learning process because A) It offers better opportunities to teachers to discipline each learner B) Children develop at different rates and learn differently C) learners always learn better in groups D) teacher training programmes prescribe it | ||||
| 4. | Human personality is the result of A) only environment B) only heredity C) upbringing and education D) interaction between heredity and environment | ||||
| 5. | In the context of education, socialization means A) adapting and adjusting to social environment B) always following social norms C) creating one's own social norms D) respecting elders in society | ||||
| 6. | young learners should be encouraged to interact with peers in the classroom so that A) they learn social skills in the course of study B) the teacher can control the classroom better C) they can learn answers to questions from each other D) the syllabus can be covered quickly | ||||
| 7. | According to Piaget's stages of Cognitive Development, the sensori-motor stage is associated with A) ability to interpret and analyse options B) concerns about social issues C) imitation, memory and mental representation D) ability to solve problems in logical fashion | ||||
| 8. | According to Kohlberg, a teacher can instill moral values in children by A) involving them in discussions on moral issues B) giving strict instructions on "how to behave" C) giving importance to religious teachings D) laying clear rules of behaviour | ||||
| 9. | Which of the following is a feature of progressive education ? A) Frequent tests and examinations B) Flexible time-table and seating arrangement C) Instruction based solely on prescribed text-books D) Emphasis on scoring good marks in examinations | ||||
| 10. | A teacher makes use of a variety of tasks to cater to the different learning styles of her learners. she is influenced by A) Vygotsky's socio-cultural theory B) Piaget's cognitive development theory C) Kohlberg's moral development theory D) Cardner's multiple intelligence theory | ||||
| 11. | Vygotsky emphasized the significance of the role played by which of the following factors in the learning if children ? A) Physical B) Social C) Hereditary D) Moral | ||||
| 12. | A School gives preference to girls while preparing students fro a State level solo-song competition . This reflects A) Progressive thinking B) Gender bias C) Global trends D) Pragmatic approach | ||||
| 13. | Learners display individual differences. So a teacher should A) increase number of tests B) insist on uniform pace of learning C) provide a variety of learning experiences D) enforce strict discipline | ||||
| 14. | School-based assessment is primarily based in the principle that A) schools are more efficient than external bodies of examination B) assessment should be very economical C) teachers know their learners capabilities better than external examiners D) students should at all costs get high grades | ||||
| 15. | Which of the following is an objective questions ? A) True or False B) Essay type question C) Short answer question D) Open ended question | ||||
| 16. | Inclusive Education A) includes indoctrination of facts B) includes teachers from marginalized groups C) celebrates diversity in the classroom D) encourages strict admission procedures | ||||
| 17. | The emphasis from reaching to learning can be shifted by A) adopting frontal teaching B) focusing on examination results C) adopting child-centred pedagogy D) encouraging rote learning | ||||
| 18. | When a child with a disability first comes to school, the teacher should A) discuss whit the child's parents to evolve collaborative plans B) conduct an admission test C) refer the child to a special school according to the disability D) seclude him from other students | ||||
| 19. | When a child 'fails', it means A) the system has failed B) The child is not fit for studies C) the child has not memorized the answers properly D) the child should have taken private tuition | ||||
| 20. | The most effective method to teach the concept of germination of seeds is A) to show pictures of seed growth B) to give detailed explanations C) to make the students plant seeds and observe stages of germination D) to draw pictures on the black -board and give descriptions | ||||
| 21. | When a child gets bored while doing a task , it is a sign that A) the child is not capable of learning B) the child needs to be disciplined C) the task may have become mechanically repetitive D) the child is not intelligent | ||||
| 22. | Which of the following is a domain if learning ? A) Spiritual B) Professional C) Experiential D) Affective | ||||
| 23. | Which of the following is the first step in the scientific method of problem-solving ? A) Collection of relevant information B) Formation of hypothesis C) Verification of hypothesis D) Problem awareness | ||||
| 24. | Errors of learners often indicate A) absence of learning B) socio-economic status of the learners C) how they learn D) the need for mechanical drill | ||||
| 25. | A child starts to cry when his grandmother takes him from his mother's lap. the child cries due to A) Stranger anxiety B) Separation anxiety C) Social anxiety D) Emotional anxiety | ||||
| 26. | A teacher uses a t ext and some pictures of fruits and vegetables and holds a discussion with her students , The students link the details with their previous knowledge and learn the concept of nutrition . This approach is based on A) Operant conditioning of learning B) Construction of knowledge C) Classical conditioning of learning D) Theory of reinforcement | ||||
| 27. | Critical pedagogy firmly believes that A) The experiences and perceptions of learners are important B) the teacher should always lead the classroom instruction C) The learners need not reason independently D) what children learn out of school is irrelevant | ||||
| 28. | A teacher, after preparing a question paper, checks whether the questions test specific testing objectives, He is concerned primarily about the question paper's A) reliability B) validity C) content coverage D) typology of questions | ||||
| 29. | Which of the following is a teacher-related factor affecting learning ? A) Nature of the content or learning experiences B) Mastery over the subject-matter C) Proper seating arrangement D) Availability of teaching -learning resources | ||||
| 30. | A teacher never gives answers to questions herself. She encourages her students to suggest answers, have group discussions and adopt collaborative learning. This approach is based on the principle of A) readiness to learn B) active participation C) proper organization of instructional material D) setting a good example and being a role-model | ||||
| Environmental Studies | |||||
| 1. | In which one of the following groups are the words intimately related ? A) Mosquito , Dengue , Iron , Jaggery B) Mosquito , Malaria , Anaemia , Iron C) Iron , Malaria, Anaemia, Blood D) Iron , Haemoglobin, Anaemia, Amla | ||||
| 2. | Arti noticed the following precautions related to prevention of spread of a disease on a poster 1) Do not let water collect around you 2) Keep water pots, coolers and tanks clean 3) Spray oil if water has collected at some place 4) Use nets to protect yourself The poster is aimed at creating awareness about the spread of A) typhoid and cholera B) Dengue and Japanese Encephalitis C) Small pox and Malaria D) Dengue and eye flu | ||||
| 3. | Study the venn diagram given below : animals that live on land animals that live in water animals that lay eggs which of the following animals lives in all of these areas A) Fish B) Crocodile C) Eel D) Shark | ||||
| 4. | Anjali's friend suggested the following four ways to avoid tooth decay 1) Brush your teeth twice a day 2) Wear braces to avoid enamel decay 3) Avoid sweets, chocolates and carbonated drinks 4) Rinse mouth after every meal Which of the above ways should Anjali follow ? A) a and c B) b, c and d C) c, d and a D) d, a and b | ||||
| 5. | An air-pump is kept in an aquarium in order to A) enhance the beauty of the aquarium B) make water cleaner C) Provide more carbon dioxide to water plants D) allow more oxygen to dissolve in water | ||||
| 6. | Which one of the following pairs of life processes occurs both in plants and animals ? A) Growth and reproduction B) Growth and food making C) Reproduction and food making D) Reproduction and germination | ||||
| 7. | Which one of the following best describes the feature on the surface of the moon ? A) No air, no gravity , no water B) No air , no gravity , smooth surface C) NO water, enough air , high mountains D) No water, deep craters, high mountains | ||||
| 8. | A fish dies when it is put in an aquarium filled with previously boiled water but cooled to room temperature. This happens because the water in the aquarium is A) depleted in minerals B) unfit for swimming by fish C) depleted in oxygen D) unfit for drinking by fish | ||||
| 9. | Rekha's mother adds Phitkari ( alum) to water collected from the pond every day in order to A) kill germs in water B) decolourize water C) sediment light suspended impurities D) change hard water into soft water | ||||
| 10. | In order to separate a mixture of sand and salt, which one of the following four sequences of processes has to be used ? A) Sedimentation, decantation, filtration , evaporation B) Filtration , decantation , evaporation , sedimentation C) Evaporation , sedimentation , decantation , filtration D) Decantation , sedimentation , evaporation , filtration | ||||
| 11. | Weight-lifters are generally required to make more muscles and body mass. for this purpose, they need to take a diet which is rich in A) Vitamins B) Proteins C) Carbohydrates D) Fats | ||||
| 12. | Which one of the following is a good cooking practice ? A) Cooking the vegetables by deep frying to kill bacteria B) Washing the vegetables nicely and then cutting C) cutting the vegetables and then washing these in running water D) Keeping the vegetables in sunshine for some time before cutting and cooking | ||||
| 13. | While teaching how different food items cna be kept fresh for some time, Radha enumerated the following techniques to her class 1) Put it in a bowl and keep the bowl in an open container having cold water 2) Wrap it in a damp cloth 3) Spread it open in sunshine 4) Cut it into small pieces and keep it in the dark Which one of the following food items is she referring to, corresponding to technique "2" above ? A) Kaju burfi B Cooked rice C) Onion, garlic D) Green coriander | ||||
| 14. | All big cities are facing the problem of environmental pollution as a result of a large number of vehicles on the roads. the best way an individual in the city can contribute towards environmental protection is by A) Not keeping a personal vehicle like scooter, car, etc. B) getting the engine of personal vehicle checked regularly for environmental safe limits C) using a public transport system for travelling D) avoiding frequent travel outside the home | ||||
| 15. | While performing experiments whit water, Jyoti observed that an empty steel bowl floats but a small iron nail sinks in water. This can be explained by the fact that A) Iron is heavier than water and steel is lighter than water B) Iron is lighter than water and steel is heavier than water C) Force on a steel bowl is more than its weight whereas force on an iron nail is lesser than its weight D) Force on an iron nail is more than its weight whereas force on a steel bowl is lesser than its weight | ||||
| 16. | Engage, Explore, Explain ,Elaborate and Evaluate are five important 'Es' in relation to effective teaching of Science . To provide practical experiences to the students related to the concept of 'Necessary conditions for germination'; a Science teacher asks them to do the following activities : 1. Soak seeds overnight and keep these is a wet cotton cloth . 2. Observe the seeds after two days and record and changes 3. Read the book and attempt the given worksheet. Which of the five 'Es' given above are not being covered in the above activities given by the teacher ? A) Engage and Explore B) Engage and Evaluate C) Explain and Elaborate D) Explore and Evaluate | ||||
| 17. | Which one of the following sequences of steps is the correct way of preparing a balanced question paper ? A) Writing the questions, preparing the blueprint, matching with the design , writing the marking scheme B) Preparing a design, preparing a blueprint, writing and editing the questions , writing the marking scheme C) Preparing the design, writing the questions, preparing the marking scheme, matching with the blueprint D) Writing and editing the questions, matching with the design, preparing the blueprint, writing the marking scheme | ||||
| 18. | There are four below average students in a class. which one of the following strategies will be most effective to bring them at par with the other students A) Give them additional assignments to do at home B) Make them sit in the front row and supervise their work constantly C) Identify their weak areas of learning and provide remedial measures accordingly D) Ensure that they attend the school regularly | ||||
| 19. | A Science teacher administered a test after teaching the topic on 'Respiration' and observed that majority of the students did not understand the difference between respiration and breathing, This could be due to the reason that A) There was usually lot of indiscipline in her class B) She could not explain the related concept effectively in the class C) She was not their class teacher D) The students could not understand the question correctly | ||||
| 20. | While teaching the topic on 'Air', an EVS teacher wanted to demonstrate that air has weight and occupies space, Her colleague suggested the following four different activities for this purpose to her : 1) Place an empty inverted beaker on the surface of the water and start pressing it down 2) Suck the juice through a straw 3) Blow air in a balloon 4) Tie two inflated balloons to a rod and establish equilibrium . Then puncture one of the balloons Which of the above activities will lead to demonstrating the desired result ? A) a and c B) a and b C) a and d D) b and d | ||||
| 21. | Which one of the following teaching strategies will be most effective for maximum involvement of students in teaching the concept of food chain ? A) Ask students to explore possible food chains operating in different habitats B) Ask students to collect related information from internet C) Ask students to copy all examples of different food chains written on the black-board D) Make play -cards of organisms and ask student groups to arrange them to depict different food chains | ||||
| 22. | In order to introduce the topic on 'Nutrition' in class more effectively, a teacher should A) draw the diagram of digestive system on the black-board B) show the model fo human denture C) ask the students to open their tiffin boxes, see the contents, followed by teacher 's explanation D) give examples of different foods rich in nutrients | ||||
| 23. | After having been taught about the rich flora and fauna in India, the students of primary classes were taken to Ranthambhore National Park by the school. This would help the students to A) have fun and enjoy with friends on an outdoor trip B) Develop respect for nature C) Co-relate classroom learning to real-life situations D) develop skills for environmental protection | ||||
| 24. | The topic 'Depletion of Petroleum and Coal' was taught to Section A of a class by using multimedia capsule while the other Section B was taught through diagrams drawn on the Green Board. It was found later that students of Section A understood the topic to a better extent. This could be due to the reason that A) Audio-visual aids engage all the senses for better retention B) Green Board is not a good visual aid C) Multiple approach is closer to everyday life situations D) use of multimedia aids is comparatively more economical | ||||
| 25. | Samir of Class V usually does not submit his assignments to the EVS teacher in time, The best corrective measure could be to A) write a note to parents about his irregularity B) bring it to the notice of the Principal C) Stop him from going to the games class D) Find out the reasons for irregularity and counsel Samir | ||||
| 26. | The major purpose of periodic parent-teacher interactions is to A) Highlight each other's shortcomings B) Share the information about ongoing events in the school C) Discuss the child's strengths and weaknesses for reinforcement and improvement D) Develop a social relationship with each other | ||||
| 27. | While teaching the topic on 'Air is everywhere', a teacher asks the following questions from the students: 1. Is there air in the soil ? 2. Is there air inside water ? 3. Is there air inside our body? 4. Is there air inside our bones ? which one of the following skills is the teacher trying to develop in the learners ? A) Observation skills B) Classification skills C) Thinking skills D) Emotional Skills | ||||
| 28. | A teacher can identify a stressed child when the child shows the following behaviour : A) Hyperactivity B) Aggressive bheaviour C) Full concentration in studies D) excessive talking | ||||
| 29. | Which one of the following four teaching methodologies followed by four different Science teachers for teaching the topic 'Air Pollution ' is most appropriate ? A) Asking the students to read the topic from the test-book loudly and explaining the meaning of concepts/terms B) Dictating the answers to all the questions in the exercise after completing the topic C) Showing a documentary film on "Air Pollution" to the students D) Asking the students to collect air samples before and after Diwali , study their quality and tabulate the findings | ||||
| 30. | While teaching the topic 'Frictions" to Class-V students, a teacher gave a number of examples to explain that friction is also useful to us in may ways . Which one of the following examples was quoted by her incorrectly ? A) A vehicle stops on application of brakes B) We are able to write due to friction between the tip of the pen and the paper C) We are able to walk because of friction between our shoes and the ground D) An object thrown vertically upwards always comes back to us due to friction | ||||
| Ans. | Child Development 1. A 2. C 3. B 4. D 5. A 6. A 7. C 8. A 9. B 10.D 11.B 12.B 13.C 14.C 15.A | 16.C 17.C 18.A 19.A 20.C 21.C 22.D 23.D 24.D 25.D 26.B 27.A 28.C 29.B 30.B | Environmental Studies 1. D2. B 3. B 4. C 5. D 6. A 7. D 8. C 9. C 10.B 11.B 12.B 13.D 14.C 15.C | 16.A 17.B 18.C 19.B 20.C 21.D 22.C 23.C 24.A 25.D 26.C 27.A 28.B 29.D 30.D | |
CTET Paper 1 ( English Language 1 & 2 ) Exam Held On 29.01.2012
| English Language 1 | |||||
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| Direction - Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow ( Q. No.1-9) by selecting the most appropriate option . Our body is a wondrous mechanism and when subjected to unusual stress over a period of time, it adapts itself to deal more effectively with that stress. Therefore, when you exert your muscles against resistance, they forced to adapt and deal with this extraordinary workload, This is the principle of weight training, Strands of muscle fibres become thicker and stronger in response to the demands placed on them. One of the great merits of weight training is the strength of your heart. During weight training, your heart is forced to beat faster and stronger in order to pump sufficient blood to the muscles being worked. In time, your heart, like your body, will adapt to this extra-workload by becoming stronger and more efficient. Since your body needs a given amount of blood to perform its daily tasks, your heart will now need fewer beats to pump the same quantity of blood. Sounds good ? There's more. Your entire circulatory system is given a thorough workout every time you exercise, which increases its overall efficiency. Even the neural paths from your brain's command centers to each individual muscle become more effective , enabling easier recruitment of muscle fibres for carrying out physical tasks. In essence, your body becomes a well-oiled and finely-tuned piece of machinery. whirring along without any breakdown. In today's stress-filled world, you need all the help you can get. | |||||
| 1. | The principle of weight training is A) helping the body adapt to increased stress B) training muscles to exert more pressure C) disposing extra workload D) thickening of body through extra consumption | ||||
| 2. | Weight training makes the muscles A) become intense B) resist workload C) thicker and stronger D) become stranded | ||||
| 3. | During weight training, the heart pumps A) less blood B) more blood C) required blood D) an extraordinary amount of blood | ||||
| 4. | A stronger and more efficient heart A) beats faster and more often to pump blood B) needs fewer beats to pump the same amount of blood C) can rest longer, reducing its workload D) is assisted by muscles of the body | ||||
| 5. | When neural paths become more effective A) The brain functions at extraordinary speed B) the brain opens new pathways for communication C) the brain employs various muscles easily for physical tasks D) the muscles function effectively and independently | ||||
| 6. | What does the term 'well-oiled' in the passage denote ? A) Healthy B) Serviced C) Massaged D) Greased | ||||
| 7. | Which one fo the following is the most appropriate title for the passage ? A) Health is Wealth B) Stressbusting B) The Mechanics of Weight Training D) How to retain your health ? | ||||
| 8. | What does the above passage suggest ? A) We should carry out physical exercise as a routine B) Physical exercise is necessary occasionally C) We should ignore physical exercise D) We should subject our body to as much exercise as it can withstand | ||||
| 9. | The word 'wondrous' (first line ) is A) a verb B) a noun C) an adverb D) an adjective | ||||
| Direction - Read the poem given below and answer the questions that follow ( Q. No.10-15) by selecting the most appropriate option . NIGHT The sun descending in the west, The evening star does shine; The birds are silent in their nest, And I must seek for mine. The moon, like a flower, In heaven's high bower, With silent delight Sits and smiles on the night. Farewell, green fields and happy groves, Where flocks have took delight. Where lambs have nibbled, silent moves The feet of angels bright; Unseen they pour blessing, And joy without ceasing, On each bud and blossom, And each sleeping bosom. They look in every thoughtless nest, Where birds are covered warm; They visit caves of every beast, To keep them all from harm. If they see and weeping That should have been sleeping, They pour sleep on their head, And sit down by their bed. | |||||
| 10. | The evening star rises when A) it is down B) the sun descends in the west C) the birds leave their nests D) it is midnight | ||||
| 11. | Here,'bower' represents A) a bouquet of flowers B) a flower vase C) a potted plant D) a framework that supports climbing plants | ||||
| 12. | The poet compares moon to A) an evening star B) an angel C) a flower D) a bird in the nest | ||||
| 13. | The angels come down on earth to A) make people dance and have fun B) take blessing and joy C) spread moonlight D) give blessing and joy | ||||
| 14. | Birds' nest is described as 'thoughtless' because A) it is made without any thought B) the occupants are asleep without any care C) the angels are blessing the birds to be happy D) The birds are covered in the warmth of their nest | ||||
| 15. | The figure if speech used in the line 'In heaven's high bower' is A) Alliteration B) Smile C) Metaphor D Personification | ||||
| Directions - Answer the following questions by selecting the most appropriate option | |||||
| 16. | Scanning means darting over much of a text to search for A) The central idea B) the opinion of the author C) difficult words D) a specific item or piece of information that we wish to discover | ||||
| 17. | A 'sight word ' is a vocabulary item A) That the reader recognises and finds meaningful on sight without a complicated analysis B) that needs proper visual understanding of the context C) that is to be learned by heart D) that helps in judging the effectiveness of the author's style | ||||
| 18. | A good introduction to a text should be A) short and to the point B) telling the students anything that they can find out for themselves by reading the text C) a detailed explanation of the meaning of the text D) blocking the student's active involvement by the means of questing | ||||
| 19. | Which of the following is an important stage in the writing process ? A) Comprehension B) Editing C) Memorisation D) Calligraphy | ||||
| 20. | Curriculum is an educational programme which does not state A) The educational purpose of a programme B) The number of lessons to the taught in a term C) The means of evaluating whether the educational objectives have been achieved or not D) the content ( material etc.) teaching strategies and learning experiences which will be necessary to achieve this purpose | ||||
| 21. | We use real objects to teach young learners new words because A) it helps learners associate words with objects they see in real life B) it helps in teaching the correct spelling of words C) we can teach vocabulary only through objects D) young learners are not capable of abstract thinking | ||||
| 22. | The best way to sensitise young learners to rhythm and intonation is A) by explaining the rules of phonetics in simple words B) by reading out poems in different metres and explaining them C) by making the learners listen to nursery rhymes and recite them effectively D) by making the learners copy out simple poems in neat handwriting | ||||
| 23. | Telling interesting stories to young learners is primarily meant for improving their A) Reading skills B) Writing skills C) Speaking skills D) Listening skills | ||||
| 24. | The main purpose of using oral drill is A) To improve the retention capacity of learners B) to assess the comprehension skills of learners C) to improve pronunciation and accuracy D) to enhance the speaking skills of learners | ||||
| 25. | Seating arrangement should be flexible so that A) children have the freedom to move their seats wherever they want B) Many group, pair and whole-class activities can be conducted easily C) children do not form permanent friendship groups D) The teacher ensures equality prevails in her classroom | ||||
| 26. | Knowledge of more than one language A) causes interference in learning a new language B) becomes a burden to the teacher in the language classroom C) confuses the learners while learning a new language D) is very helpful in teaching and learning a new language | ||||
| 27. | An effective language teacher A) will rely entirely on the prescribed test-book B) will make children learn all the answers to the questions given in the text-book C) will use the text-book as well as other material as resources for teaching D) will prepare question papers using only the questions given in the text-book | ||||
| 28. | A teacher engages her learners in a fun activity before beginning a new lesson. The purpose of this activity is to A) Motivate and energise the learners B) Discipline the learners before the lesson C) divert the attention of the learners D) reduce the workload of the teacher | ||||
| 29. | The most effective tool to assess values and attitude of learners is A) Summative test B) Anecdotal Record C) Portfolio D) Unit Test | ||||
| 30. | Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation should be adopted by all schools because A) It affords teachers opportunities to test learners frequently B) it is the latest development in the field of education C) Traditional pen-paper tests do not assess and enhance all the attributes and abilities of learners D) it frees the learners from studies and hard work. | ||||
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE - 2 | |||||
| Directions - Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow ( Q. No. 1 to 9 ) by selection the most appropriate option. Anaesthesia in any part of the body means a loss of sensation, either permanent or temporary. The term is usually used to describe the artificially produced loss of sensation which makes a surgical operation painless. There are four main types of anaesthesia : general , spinal , regional , and local. Anaesthetics may be given as gases , by inhalation; or as drugs injected into a vein, A patient given general anaesthesia loses consciousness. Anaesthesia of a fairly large area of the body results from injecting the anaesthetic drug into the spinal canal : all that portion of the body below the level at which the drug is injected is anaesthetized. Regional anaesthesia is the injecting of the nerves as they emerge from the spinal column : the anaesthesia induced by this method affects only that area of the body supplied by those nerves , In local anaesthesia, the drug is injected directly at the site of the operative incision and sometimes also into the nearby surrounding tissues . Formerly the most commonly used local anaesthetic was cocaine, a drug extracted from the leaves of the coca bush and introduced in 1879. But cocaine has some disadvantages and, sometimes, undesirable side-effects. For spinal, regional and local anaesthesia, procaine, or one of the several modifications of procaine, is now widely used instead of cocaine, for very limited and short operations., such as opening a small abscess, local anaesthesia may be induced by spraying ( rather than injecting ) a chemical, ethyl chloride, on a small area of the skin; in changing from the liquid to the gaseous state, this drug freezes the area sprayed, and permits painless incision. | |||||
| 1. | When a part of the body is anaesthetised. A) that part loses the ability to feel any pain B) the nearby organ loses its function permanently C) the body loses its consciousness D) the part gets excited | ||||
| 2. | The real purpose of using anaesthetics is A) to cure patients of diseases B) to make patients unconscious C) to perform operations without causing pain D) to artificially produce loss of sensation | ||||
| 3. | An anaesthetic is inhaled when it is administered A) as a drug B) by injection C) as a gas D) as a spray | ||||
| 4. | When a gas is used as an anaesthetic , the anaesthesia is A) general B) spinal C) local D) regional | ||||
| 5. | Spinal anaesthesia is resorted to when A) a patient has to be made unconscious B) a small area has to be anaesthetised C) the operation involves a big area of the body D) a drug has to be injected into the vein | ||||
| 6. | The expression "the site of the operative incision " means A) all the surrounding tissues B) the place at which a cut is to be made C) the spot at which the anaesthetic has to be injected D) the area of the body supplied by specific nerves | ||||
| 7. | An 'abscess' (line 34) is A) a deep hole B) an operative incision C) a collection of poisonous matter in a hole in the body D) an open wound requiring surgery | ||||
| 8. | The word opposite in meaning to the word ' formerly ' (line 25 ) is A) industrially B) fortunately C) later D) significant | ||||
| 9. | 'Anaesthetic' (line-26) is A) a verb B) an adjective C) an adverb D) a noun | ||||
| Directions - Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow ( Q. No. 10 to 15 ) by selection the most appropriate option. The farmer is up before dawn on shearing-day, driving his flock into pens . By eight o'clock the shearers arrive and, after a hearty breakfast, they take their places on long benches that the farmer has improvised in the pens. Shears are taken from leather cases and sharpened with whetstones; a fire is lighted to heat pitch for the making ; and the work begins Soon the shearers fall into their routine. A lad seizes a sheep from the pen and ties its feet - not with a cord, because that might injure it, but with a strip of sacking. The sheep is carried to the benches, and the shearer begins to slice off the wool . First he shears the coarse wool from the sheep's belly, then lays the animal on its side on the bench between his legs while he snips at the curly wool round the neck. He works to and fro along the ribs, peeling the wool back until it hangs like a cloak doubled back over the animal . Then he turns the sheep over and begins on the unclipped side. In a few moments the whole fleece falls away in one piece, looking like a dirty grey rug. A few more snips from the shears and the wool is cut from either side of the sheep's tail, leaving the animal white and naked. The shearer pushes the sheep to the ground and immediately calls fro another animal . Meanwhile the lad daubs the farmer's mark in pitch on the newly shorn sheep, unties her legs, and drives her out of the shearing pens. A second lad - the farmer's son - seizes the fleece as it is tossed aside, rolls it up , tucking the tail-wool in first, and secures the bundle by knotting the neck. Any loose clippings are gathered separately . The work continues till one o'clock, when the farmer's wife summons the men to dinner, Each man finishes the sheep that is beside him , then the whole party goes back to the farm house, The men troop into the farm kitchen, leaving their dogs to scuffle in the yard. After the shortest if dinner-breaks - for there is much to be done - the shearing continues, and the pile of fleeces mounts | |||||
| 10. | What expression in the first paragraph suggests that shearing does not take place very often ? A) improvised B) flock C) whetstones D) shearing day | ||||
| 11. | The shearer first cuts the wool from the ___ of the sheep. A) underside B) ribs C) tail D) legs | ||||
| 12. | Why are loose clippings of wool gathered separately ? A) So that they do not get spoiled B) Because they are not so valuable as whole fleeces C) Because they are needed to fill up the top of the bags D) Because they weigh less than a whole fleece | ||||
| 13. | Wool which has been sheared from a sheep is A) cut into two pieces by the shearer with a few snips B) rolled and bundled C) tied with sacking D) bagged on shearing- day | ||||
| 14. | what word from the passage best tells us that shears are like a very large pair of scissors ? A) snips B) cut C) slice D) sharpened | ||||
| 15. | "The sheep is carried to the benches. ' It is an example of A) an interrogative sentence B) a negative sentence C) passive voice D) degree of comparison | ||||
| Directions - Answer the following questions by selection the most appropriate option . | |||||
| 16. | Substitution table drill helps teachers in A) giving controlled language practice B) developing free writing skills C) improving the fluency of learners D) evaluating the listening skills | ||||
| 17. | When young learners are asked to read a text silently , they should be instructed A) to read fast even if they don't comprehend the meaning B) to stop reading whenever they encounter a difficult word or phrase C) to infer the meaning of new words from the context and read with comprehension D) to pay special attention to grammar items used in the passage | ||||
| 18. | Language skills are best learnt A) When they are introduced in isolation, one skill at a time B) only through written tests and assignments C) if they are taught in an integrated manner D) with the help of challenging and mechanical language drills | ||||
| 19. | The primary objective if using role play is A) to develop acting talent B) to evaluate dialogue writing skill C) to promote the reading habit D) to improve the communicative | ||||
| 20. | The main responsibility of a language teacher as a facilitator is A) to read the lessons aloud and provide explanation for each line B) to create a number of opportunities for the learners to use the language meaningfully C) to provide a lot of information and make the learners listen to it D) to strictly control the class and cover the syllabus in quick time | ||||
| 21. | After a story-telling , the learners are asked to change the ending of the story. This will help the learners A) become imaginative and creative B) understand grammar better C) develop library reference skills D) evaluate the teacher's originality | ||||
| 22. | Which of the following will help learners take grater responsibility for their own learning ? A) Summative Assessment B) Supervised reading sessions C) Controlled writing tasks D) Peer Assessment | ||||
| 23. | Under Constructivist Approach to language learning, learners are encouraged to A) learn the grammar rules by rote B) discover the rules of grammar from examples C) avoid errors completely D) practice language drills mechanically | ||||
| 24. | The main purpose of assessment is A) to decide pass and fail B) to measure achievement of learners C) to give practice in writing D) to improve the teaching - learning process | ||||
| 25. | Young learners will enjoy a play included in the text-book when they A) read the play silently B) listen to the teacher reading the play C) enact the play D) get detailed explanations about the play from the teacher | ||||
| 26. | When young learners are taught to improve their spelling and punctuation , they will A) improve their accuracy B) enhance their fluency C) nurture their creativity D) sharpen their listening skills | ||||
| 27. | After reading a poem, a teacher involves the learners in group work. One group writes the summary of the poem, another draws a picture to depict the main theme and yet another sets the poem to music, this activity A) will distract the learners from the lesson B) is a sheer waste of time C) caters to diverse abilities and interests D) is aimed at preparing the learners for assessment | ||||
| 28. | Instead of asking questions and getting answers from her learners. a teacher gives some short texts and asks her learners to frame questions. Her primary objective is to A) train the learners as good question paper setters B) take their help during examinations C) make the learners realize the difficulties faced by teachers in preparing question papers D) enhance the learners' analytical and critical thinking | ||||
| 29. | Correct speech habits can be developed most effectively through A) Dictations B) Pronunciation practice C) Vocabulary practice D) Quizzes | ||||
| 30. | Reading between the lines as a sub- skill of reading mainly involves A) Identifying the grammatical item B) understanding the stated facts C) giving sufficient space between lines D) inferring the unstated using the contextual and verbal clues | ||||
| Ans. | ENGLISH - 1 1. B 2. C 3. C 4. B 5. C 6. A 7. C 8. A 9. D 10.B 11.B 12.C 13.D 14.B 15.C | 16.D 17.A 18.A 19.A 20.B 21.A 22.C 23.D 24.C 25.B 26.D 27.C 28.A 29.C 30.C | ENGLISH - 2 1. A 2. C 3. C 4. C 5. C 6. B 7. C 8. C 9. D 10.D 11.A 12.B 13.B 14.D 15.C | 16.A 17.C 18.C 19.D 20.B 21.A 22.A 23.B 24.D 25.C 26.A 27.C 28.D 29.B 30.D | |
CTET Paper-2 ( SOCIAL STUDIES / SOCIAL SCIENCE ) Exam held on 29.01.2012
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| 1. | The East India Company used the Diwani revenue from Bengal primarily in A) purchasing cotton and silk textiles in India B) amassing stocks of gold and silver to replenish the dwindling stocks in Britain C) constructing bridges and roads D) building schools colleges and universities | ||||
| 2. | The East India Company set up a factory in Bengal on the banks of Hugli in 1651 to A) manufacture cotton textiles for exporting to England B) buy spices for sending them to England C) buy Indigo (Neel) from local farmers to send it to England D) establish a base from which the factors could operate | ||||
| 3. | The division of the period of Indian History into 'Ancient', 'Medieval', and 'Modern' also has problems. Which of the following is one of the problems in it ? A) The concept has been borrowed from the West where Modern period was associated with science, reason, democracy , liberty and equality B) Indian History seems to have clear lines of distinction between 'Ancient'. and 'Medieval', and 'Medieval' and 'Modern' period C) Tripartite division reflects gradual growth of the Indian State D) Three periods are insufficient to describe Indian History | ||||
| 4. | Which of the following was a part of temple architecture of the ninth century ? A) Yagya Vedi ( Seat to perform sacred incantation ) B) Havan Kund ( square pyramid shaped pot with open mouth to hold fire ) C) Decorative gateway (Dwara) D) Rangshala ( place to perform dance ) | ||||
| 5. | Pietra dura was a A) Style of decoration of buildings B) Role of succession C) Greek god D) Metallurgy technology | ||||
| 6. | Who of the following impeached by the British Parliament ? A) Charles Clive B) Warren Hastings C) T.B. Macualay D) Cornwallis | ||||
| 7. | Which of the following combinations of kingdoms was engaged in tripartite struggle ? A) Chola, Rashtrakuta, Pala B) Pala, Pallava , Rashtrakuta C) Rashtrakuta, pala, Gurjar-Pratihara D) Pala, Chola, Gurjar-Pratihara | ||||
| 8. | In 1720, the British Government enacted a legislation called the Calico Act to A) ban the use of printed cotton textiles-Chintz_in England B) punish rebels from Calicut C) promote Calico industry in England D) produce Calico textiles in England | ||||
| 9. | Muhammad-Bin-Tughlaq shifted his capital from Delhi to Daulatabad A) to escape from Mongols B) to punish Southern rulers C) to control his empire effectively as Daulatabad was centrally located D) as he was not getting enough revenue from North India | ||||
| 10. | Tanti, Momin and Devangs communities were engaged in A) Leather works B) Weaving C) Wood works D) Pottery Making | ||||
| 11. | As a consequence of the Revolt of 1857, which of the following was a change initiated by the British Parliament ? A) Pathan and Sikh soldiers were banned from joining the British Indian Army B) All ruling chiefs of the country were warned that military action would be taken against them if they support any rebellion C) A member of the British Cabinet was appointed Secretary of State for India D) The land and property of prominent Hindu and Muslim citizens who supported the revolt were confiscated | ||||
| 12. | Chera chieftains ruled in twelfth century in the area presently lying in A) Chhattisgarh/ Madhya Pradesh B) Jharkhand/ Bihar C) Uttarakhand / Uttar Pradesh D) Punjab/ Haryana | ||||
| 13. | Which of the following three universities were established in the year 1857 by the British Government A) Calcutta, Madras and Bombay B) Calcutta, Madras and Banaras C) Calcutta, Bombay and Punjab D) Calcutta, Bombay and Delhi | ||||
| 14. | Tribal people do not keep written records of their past. How do present-day historians write tribal history ? A) Using archaeological sources B) Using oral traditions C) Using natural traditions D) Using tribal mythologies | ||||
| 15. | Bidri was A) an inlay work in copper and silver done by the artisans of Bidar B) a type of silk textile produced in Bidar C) a type of cotton textile produced in Bidar D) a type of copper ware produce in Bidar | ||||
| 16. | Which one of the following Sultans used the Banjaras to transport grains to the city markets ? A) Balban B) Firoz-Shah Tughlaq C) Muhammad-Bin-Tughlaq D) Alauddin Khilji | ||||
| 17. | Which of the following tribal societies was divided into Khels ? A) Gond B) Ahom C) Santhal D) Bhil | ||||
| 18. | Why did Jatis emerge within Varnas, which became the basis to organize Indian society ? A) Fierce opposition against Varna system gave way to development of Jatis B) Due to Gradual expansion in social and economic needs of the people, people with new skill-sets ere required C) There was a problem in integrating tribal people into Varna system D) Jatis and Varnas are one ant the some | ||||
| 19. | A historical site is a place where A) history-loving people gather B) historians write history C) relics of the past are found D) Excavation activities are done | ||||
| 20. | What is'Common Era' ? A) A new era to study historical events B) Christian Era which is now accepted in major parts of the world C) Indian Era accepted by the government to issue notices D) A new Era developed by amalgamation of Hindu Era and Islamic Era | ||||
| 21. | Which of the following combinations of planets is known as ' Gaseous planets'? A) Venus, Jupiter, Mars , Saturn B) Mars, Venus, Saturn ,Uranus C) Jupiter, Saturn , Uranus, Neptune D) Jupiter, Mars , Earth, Neptune | ||||
| 22. | If Ahmedabad is situated on 72 degree 30' E longitude, what would be the local time of Ahmedabad if it is 8:30 am Indian Standard Time ? A) 8:40 am B) 8:00 am C) 7:20 am D) 7:00 am | ||||
| 23. | Plantations, a type of commercial farming, require a large amount of A) land and labour B) labour and capital C) land and capital D) only capital | ||||
| 24. | Vultures in the Indian subcontinent started dying if kidney failure shortly after scavenging livestock treated with A) Diclofenac B) Aspirin C) Ibuprofen D) Aldrin | ||||
| 25. | Ahmedabad is a hub of cotton textile industry . Which of the following is one of the factors for flourishing textile industries inn Ahmedabad ? A) It is situated close to cotton growing area B) Its easy access to the Tuticorin Port C) Industrial Policy of the Indian Government D) Availability of cheap labour- force | ||||
| 26. | Wind actions create 'Mushroom rocks' which are usually found in A) Hills B) Plateaus C) Deserts D) Tropical coastal areas | ||||
| 27. | 'Blackfoot Indian' is a A) Disease prevalent in Nicobar Islands B) native tribe if North America C) Plantation worker in Cuba D) Migrant Indian in Canada | ||||
| 28. | In nuclear power plants, electricity is generated through the process of A) nuclear fusion B) nuclear fission C) nuclear collision D) atomic vibrations | ||||
| 29. | Which type of rainfall is represented in the diagram given below ? A) Cyclonic rainfall B) Orographic rainfall C) Convectional rainfall D) Frontal rainfall | ||||
| 30. | The following diagram shows the position of the Earth on a particular day . A, B, C, D and E are locations on the Earth. Which location will experience longest hour of daylight ? A) A B) B C) C D) D | ||||
| 31. | 'Right to Education ' is a Fundamental Right under Article 21 which deals with 'Right to Life' because A) Education is life B) not all people had right to education C) education helps in leading a dignified life D) only an educated person has right to life | ||||
| 32. | Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has A) increased access to justice B) hampered the delivery of justice C) led to a decrease in judicial activism D) hampered government functioning | ||||
| 33. | All Indians should have a right to vote irrespective of their socio-economic status. This idea can be associated with A) B.R. Ambedkar B) Jawaharlal Nehru C) Mahatma Gandhi D) Dr. Rajendra Prasad | ||||
| 34. | The first hour of every sitting of the Lok Sabha is Called A) Zero hour B) Questions hour C) Public hour D) Privilege hour | ||||
| 35. | According to the Indian Constitution, the right empowering citizens to move to High court or Supreme Court if they believe that any of their Fundamental Rights has been violated by the State, is A) Right against exploitation B) Right to equality C) Right to life D) Right to constitutional remedies | ||||
| 36. | Showcasing adivasis as wearing colourful costumes, headgear and dancing often results in A) promoting adivasi culture B) demonstrating the diversity of Indian culture C) Attracting attention of the world to the plight of poor adivasis D) discriminating against such groups | ||||
| 37. | The Government of India appointed a committee headed by Justice Rajinder Sachar to examine the social, economic and educational status of which of the following communities ? A) Jain B) Sikh C) Anglo-Indian D) Muslim | ||||
| 38. | Media is no longer considered independent because of its close links with A) Government agencies B) Business houses C) NGOs D) CIvil society | ||||
| 39. | C.K. Janu is a very eminent A) Adivasi activist B) Environmentalist C) Script writer D) Anthropologist | ||||
| 40. | 'Putting out systems' is A) Whereby merchants sell their merchandise on installments B) whereby merchants force labourers to work for extra hours C) Whereby merchants give advances and receive the product D) Whereby merchants supply raw material and receive finished product | ||||
| 41. | 'Learning Without Burden (1993)' recommended that learning in Social Sciences should A) Help in the retention of important information B) promote developing concepts and abilities to analyse socio-political realities C) develop skills relevant to jobs D) continue to follow the epistemological framework of highlighting developmental issues | ||||
| 42. | The book 'Social and Political Life-II' advocates which of the following forms of evaluation, among other forms ? A) Open book exercises B) Personal interviews C) IT ( computer ) enabled evaluation D) Written mode of examination | ||||
| 43. | While teaching ' Poverty', which strategy would be most appropriate ? A) Prepare notes and deliver a good lecture B) Give hand-outs to students and explain C) Engage students in debate and discussions D) Ask students to read from the textbook and explain the difficult words | ||||
| 44. | The National Curriculum Framework 2005, suggests that instead of ;Civics', the term 'Political Science' be used because A) The term 'Civics' was coined in the Rajera and is associated with obedience and loyalty B) 'Political Science' is taught at a higher level of education, therefore schools should prepare grounds for it C) 'Political Science' is a globally recognized field of study D) 'Political Science' will provide political training | ||||
| 45. | 'Team Teaching ' A) encourages healthy competition among teams of teachers in a school B) involves small teams if students as per their ability C) involves teams if teachers to optimize resources, interest and expertise D) is a way out to manage with the shortage of teacher | ||||
| 46. | The major purpose of assessment in Social Science should be to A) gauge the extent of the knowledge of content acquired by learners B) maintain a desirable academic quality of knowledge in the students passing out C) provide credible feedback on the extent to which educational objectives have been achieved D) predict the learners' chances of pursuing a successful career in humanities | ||||
| 47. | 'Child-centered' pedagogy is A) teaching as per the desire if a child B) teacher explains the concept by standing in the center with children encircling her C) giving primacy to children's experiences, their voices, and their active participation D) to teach children in small child care centers to ensure individual attention | ||||
| 48. | 'Social and Political Life' textbooks use which of the following methods to contextualize education to a child's world A) They astutely intermingle the social and political lives in Indian people B) They use a lot of case studies and narratives in a mix of rural and urban examples C) They cite results of many surveys done in this reference D) They incorporate lesser number of pictures to avoid distractors | ||||
| 49. | A trainee teacher writes one of the instructional objectives as 'students shall be able to describe the meaning of democracy' . In which domain shall this objective fall ? A) Synthesis B) Comprehension C) Analysis D) Skill | ||||
| 50. | While teaching an issue sensitive to a particular community , but described in the textbook, A) the teacher should respect the textbook and explain the facts as given B) the teacher should write to the authorities to omit the contentious topic from the curriculum C) the teacher should explain the concept with sensitivity and firm commitment while respecting the dignity of all students D) the teacher should ask students to make notes on these in the library or at home | ||||
| 51. | Cultural, social and class differences generate their own biases and prejudices in the contexts of classrooms. The approach to teaching therefore needs to be A) Discussion - oriented B) Open-ended C) Lecture method D) Project- oriented | ||||
| 52. | Which amongst the following is associated with oral reasoning ? A) Imitating peers B) Writing an article by pronouncing words loudly C) Impromptu application and extrapolation of concepts D) Narrating an algorithm | ||||
| 53. | In order to promote interactive environment in a Social Science class, which of the following approaches would be most suitable ? A) Dictation and practice B) Frequent testing C) Lecture and explanation D) Showing documentaries | ||||
| 54. | A teacher while explaining agricultural practices discusses case studies on agricultural practices in India and the USA. Which aspect of learning is she/he focusing on ? A) Ability to understand the concept B) Ability to interpret and explain C) Ability to make a better project D) Ability to learn by comparing and contrasting through concrete examples | ||||
| 55. | The questions-answer technique can be quite effective in teaching Social Science as it ensures A) a more disciplined class B) an active participation by learners C) students ability to respond better in examination D) students come into class well-prepared | ||||
| 56. | One of the most important and effective methods of teaching History at elementary level is A) Lecture method B) Discussion method C) Question-answer method D) Story-telling method | ||||
| 57. | In order to promote the process of cooperative learning, the teacher should A) assign group projects B) engage students in debate and discussions C) divide the class into groups of homogeneous ability D) allot individual assignment to each students | ||||
| 58. | While dealing with 'Social Equality', what should be the most appropriate approach for teaching ? A) Explaining the concept as described in the textbook B) Giving a project to students to review texts relating to 'Social Equality' C) Citing the experiences of the communities that make up the social and cultural milieu of the child D) Explaining in detail the practice of untouchability | ||||
| 59. | In teaching of Social Sciences, the emotions of children are most easily aroused not by words but by sights and sounds, for which the most effective way of teaching is through A) Project method B) Lecture method C) Field trips and surveys D) Classroom discussions | ||||
| 60. | While teaching the concept of 'Weather and Climate', what would be the most appropriate activity to make students understand the various elements of weather ? A) Solve the worksheet provided by the teacher based on the elements of weather B) Collect the weather report of five consecutive days from the newspaper and stick in their notebooks C) Ask them to draw the symbols of elements of weather D) Write answers to the questions related to weather in the notebook | ||||
| Ans. | 1. B 2. D 3. A 4. C 5. A 6. B 7. C 8. A 9. C 10.B 11.C 12.A | 13.A 14.D 15.A 16.D 17.D 18.B 19.C 20.B 21.C 22.C 23.A 24.D | 25.A 26.C 27.B 28.B 29.C 30.D 31.C 32.A 33.A 34.B 35.D 36.D | 37.D 38.A 39.A 40.D 41.B 42.A 43.C 44.C 45.C 46.C 47.C 48.B | 49.B 50.C 51.A 52.C 53.D 54.D 55.B 56.D 57.A 58.C 59.C 60.B |