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PGT Aptitude
1.

Direction: For questions 1-8, Read the following passage given below and answer the question that
follow.
The importance of communication skills cannot be underestimated especially so in the teachinglearning process .Teaching is generally considered as only fifty percent knowledge and fifty percent
interpersonal or communication skills. For a teacher, it is not just important to give a lecture rich in
content that provides abundant information about the subject or topic in question, but a successful
teacher develops an affinity with, an understanding of and a harmonious relationship with her pupils.
Building rapport becomes her primary task in the classroom. But what exactly is rapport? Rapport is
a sympathetic relationship or understanding that allows you to look at the world from someone else's
perspective. Making other people feel that you understand them creates a strong bond. Building
rapport is the first step to better communication - the primary goal of all true educators.
Communication skills for teachers are thus as important as their in-depth knowledge of the particular
subject which they teach. To a surprising degree, how one communicates determines ones
effectiveness as a teacher. A study on communication styles suggests that 7% communication takes
place through words, 38% through voice intonation and 55% through body language.
Much of the teaching is about sending and receiving information. The process of communication is
composed of three elements: the source (speaker, transmitter or instructor), the symbols used in
composing and transmitting of the message (words or signs) and the receiver (listener, reader or
student). The three elements are dynamically interrelated since each element is dependent on the
others for effective communication to take place. Effective communication is all about conveying
your message to the other people clearly and unambiguously. It's also about receiving information
the others are sending to you, with as little distortion as possible. Doing this involves effort from both
the sender and the receiver. And it's a process that can be fraught with error, with message muddled
by the sender or misinterpreted by the recipient. When this isn't detected it can cause tremendous
confusion, wasted effort and missed opportunities.
Good communication skills are a prerequisite for those in the teaching profession. Carefully planned
and skillfully delivered messages can issue invitations to students that school is a place to share
ideas, investigate and collaborate with others. Effective communication is essential for a well-run
classroom. A teacher, who is able to communicate well with students, can inspire them to learn and
participate in class and encourage them to come forth with their views thus creating a proper
rapport. They must realize that all students have different levels of strengths and weaknesses.
Q. Choose the word most opposite to meaning to the word MUDDLED as used in the passage.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Complicated
Skillfully organised
Strongly controlled
Isolated

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2.

Direction: For questions 1-8, Read the following passage given below and answer the question that
follow.
The importance of communication skills cannot be underestimated especially so in the teachinglearning process .Teaching is generally considered as only fifty percent knowledge and fifty percent
interpersonal or communication skills. For a teacher, it is not just important to give a lecture rich in
content that provides abundant information about the subject or topic in question, but a successful
teacher develops an affinity with, an understanding of and a harmonious relationship with her pupils.
Building rapport becomes her primary task in the classroom. But what exactly is rapport? Rapport is
a sympathetic relationship or understanding that allows you to look at the world from someone else's
perspective. Making other people feel that you understand them creates a strong bond. Building
rapport is the first step to better communication - the primary goal of all true educators.
Communication skills for teachers are thus as important as their in-depth knowledge of the particular
subject which they teach. To a surprising degree, how one communicates determines ones
effectiveness as a teacher. A study on communication styles suggests that 7% communication takes
place through words, 38% through voice intonation and 55% through body language.
Much of the teaching is about sending and receiving information. The process of communication is
composed of three elements: the source (speaker, transmitter or instructor), the symbols used in
composing and transmitting of the message (words or signs) and the receiver (listener, reader or
student). The three elements are dynamically interrelated since each element is dependent on the
others for effective communication to take place. Effective communication is all about conveying
your message to the other people clearly and unambiguously. It's also about receiving information
the others are sending to you, with as little distortion as possible. Doing this involves effort from both
the sender and the receiver. And it's a process that can be fraught with error, with message muddled
by the sender or misinterpreted by the recipient. When this isn't detected it can cause tremendous
confusion, wasted effort and missed opportunities.
Good communication skills are a prerequisite for those in the teaching profession. Carefully planned
and skillfully delivered messages can issue invitations to students that school is a place to share
ideas, investigate and collaborate with others. Effective communication is essential for a well-run
classroom. A teacher, who is able to communicate well with students, can inspire them to learn and
participate in class and encourage them to come forth with their views thus creating a proper
rapport. They must realize that all students have different levels of strengths and weaknesses.
Q. Choose the word which is most similar in meaning to the word AFFINITY as used in the passage.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Partnership
Compatibility
Weakness
Partiality

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3.

Direction: For questions 1-8, Read the following passage given below and answer the question that
follow.
The importance of communication skills cannot be underestimated especially so in the teachinglearning process .Teaching is generally considered as only fifty percent knowledge and fifty percent
interpersonal or communication skills. For a teacher, it is not just important to give a lecture rich in
content that provides abundant information about the subject or topic in question, but a successful
teacher develops an affinity with, an understanding of and a harmonious relationship with her pupils.
Building rapport becomes her primary task in the classroom. But what exactly is rapport? Rapport is
a sympathetic relationship or understanding that allows you to look at the world from someone else's
perspective. Making other people feel that you understand them creates a strong bond. Building
rapport is the first step to better communication - the primary goal of all true educators.
Communication skills for teachers are thus as important as their in-depth knowledge of the particular
subject which they teach. To a surprising degree, how one communicates determines ones
effectiveness as a teacher. A study on communication styles suggests that 7% communication takes
place through words, 38% through voice intonation and 55% through body language.
Much of the teaching is about sending and receiving information. The process of communication is
composed of three elements: the source (speaker, transmitter or instructor), the symbols used in
composing and transmitting of the message (words or signs) and the receiver (listener, reader or
student). The three elements are dynamically interrelated since each element is dependent on the
others for effective communication to take place. Effective communication is all about conveying
your message to the other people clearly and unambiguously. It's also about receiving information
the others are sending to you, with as little distortion as possible. Doing this involves effort from both
the sender and the receiver. And it's a process that can be fraught with error, with message muddled
by the sender or misinterpreted by the recipient. When this isn't detected it can cause tremendous
confusion, wasted effort and missed opportunities.
Good communication skills are a prerequisite for those in the teaching profession. Carefully planned
and skillfully delivered messages can issue invitations to students that school is a place to share
ideas, investigate and collaborate with others. Effective communication is essential for a well-run
classroom. A teacher, who is able to communicate well with students, can inspire them to learn and
participate in class and encourage them to come forth with their views thus creating a proper
rapport. They must realize that all students have different levels of strengths and weaknesses.
Q. Which of the following must the teacher keep in mind to facilitate learning in students as per the
passage?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Only to keep the lecture rich in content

To realize that all students have different levels of strengths and weaknesses
To control the students so that they don't share ideas freely
To maintain rapport with students and compromise on the course content

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4.

Direction: For questions 1-8, Read the following passage given below and answer the question that
follow.
The importance of communication skills cannot be underestimated especially so in the teachinglearning process .Teaching is generally considered as only fifty percent knowledge and fifty percent
interpersonal or communication skills. For a teacher, it is not just important to give a lecture rich in
content that provides abundant information about the subject or topic in question, but a successful
teacher develops an affinity with, an understanding of and a harmonious relationship with her pupils.
Building rapport becomes her primary task in the classroom. But what exactly is rapport? Rapport is
a sympathetic relationship or understanding that allows you to look at the world from someone else's
perspective. Making other people feel that you understand them creates a strong bond. Building
rapport is the first step to better communication - the primary goal of all true educators.
Communication skills for teachers are thus as important as their in-depth knowledge of the particular
subject which they teach. To a surprising degree, how one communicates determines ones
effectiveness as a teacher. A study on communication styles suggests that 7% communication takes
place through words, 38% through voice intonation and 55% through body language.
Much of the teaching is about sending and receiving information. The process of communication is
composed of three elements: the source (speaker, transmitter or instructor), the symbols used in
composing and transmitting of the message (words or signs) and the receiver (listener, reader or
student). The three elements are dynamically interrelated since each element is dependent on the
others for effective communication to take place. Effective communication is all about conveying
your message to the other people clearly and unambiguously. It's also about receiving information
the others are sending to you, with as little distortion as possible. Doing this involves effort from both
the sender and the receiver. And it's a process that can be fraught with error, with message muddled
by the sender or misinterpreted by the recipient. When this isn't detected it can cause tremendous
confusion, wasted effort and missed opportunities.
Good communication skills are a prerequisite for those in the teaching profession. Carefully planned
and skillfully delivered messages can issue invitations to students that school is a place to share
ideas, investigate and collaborate with others. Effective communication is essential for a well-run
classroom. A teacher, who is able to communicate well with students, can inspire them to learn and
participate in class and encourage them to come forth with their views thus creating a proper
rapport. They must realize that all students have different levels of strengths and weaknesses.
Q. Which of the following are essential for effective communication?
(A) Conveying the message clearly
(B) Not to waste effort and opportunity
(C) Receiving the information with as little distortion as possible
a.
b.
c.
d.

(A) & (C) only

(A) & (B) only
(B) & (C) only
All of the above

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5.

Direction: For questions 1-8, Read the following passage given below and answer the question that
follow.
The importance of communication skills cannot be underestimated especially so in the teachinglearning process .Teaching is generally considered as only fifty percent knowledge and fifty percent
interpersonal or communication skills. For a teacher, it is not just important to give a lecture rich in
content that provides abundant information about the subject or topic in question, but a successful
teacher develops an affinity with, an understanding of and a harmonious relationship with her pupils.
Building rapport becomes her primary task in the classroom. But what exactly is rapport? Rapport is
a sympathetic relationship or understanding that allows you to look at the world from someone else's
perspective. Making other people feel that you understand them creates a strong bond. Building
rapport is the first step to better communication - the primary goal of all true educators.
Communication skills for teachers are thus as important as their in-depth knowledge of the particular
subject which they teach. To a surprising degree, how one communicates determines ones
effectiveness as a teacher. A study on communication styles suggests that 7% communication takes
place through words, 38% through voice intonation and 55% through body language.
Much of the teaching is about sending and receiving information. The process of communication is
composed of three elements: the source (speaker, transmitter or instructor), the symbols used in
composing and transmitting of the message (words or signs) and the receiver (listener, reader or
student). The three elements are dynamically interrelated since each element is dependent on the
others for effective communication to take place. Effective communication is all about conveying
your message to the other people clearly and unambiguously. It's also about receiving information
the others are sending to you, with as little distortion as possible. Doing this involves effort from both
the sender and the receiver. And it's a process that can be fraught with error, with message muddled
by the sender or misinterpreted by the recipient. When this isn't detected it can cause tremendous
confusion, wasted effort and missed opportunities.
Good communication skills are a prerequisite for those in the teaching profession. Carefully planned
and skillfully delivered messages can issue invitations to students that school is a place to share
ideas, investigate and collaborate with others. Effective communication is essential for a well-run
classroom. A teacher, who is able to communicate well with students, can inspire them to learn and
participate in class and encourage them to come forth with their views thus creating a proper
rapport. They must realize that all students have different levels of strengths and weaknesses.
Q. Which of the following are the three elements of communication as per the passage?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Source, Sender and Speaker

Instructor, Listener and Reader
Source, Signs and Students
Signs, Words and Students

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6.

Direction: For questions 1-8, Read the following passage given below and answer the question that
follow.
The importance of communication skills cannot be underestimated especially so in the teachinglearning process .Teaching is generally considered as only fifty percent knowledge and fifty percent
interpersonal or communication skills. For a teacher, it is not just important to give a lecture rich in
content that provides abundant information about the subject or topic in question, but a successful
teacher develops an affinity with, an understanding of and a harmonious relationship with her pupils.
Building rapport becomes her primary task in the classroom. But what exactly is rapport? Rapport is
a sympathetic relationship or understanding that allows you to look at the world from someone else's
perspective. Making other people feel that you understand them creates a strong bond. Building
rapport is the first step to better communication - the primary goal of all true educators.
Communication skills for teachers are thus as important as their in-depth knowledge of the particular
subject which they teach. To a surprising degree, how one communicates determines ones
effectiveness as a teacher. A study on communication styles suggests that 7% communication takes
place through words, 38% through voice intonation and 55% through body language.
Much of the teaching is about sending and receiving information. The process of communication is
composed of three elements: the source (speaker, transmitter or instructor), the symbols used in
composing and transmitting of the message (words or signs) and the receiver (listener, reader or
student). The three elements are dynamically interrelated since each element is dependent on the
others for effective communication to take place. Effective communication is all about conveying
your message to the other people clearly and unambiguously. It's also about receiving information
the others are sending to you, with as little distortion as possible. Doing this involves effort from both
the sender and the receiver. And it's a process that can be fraught with error, with message muddled
by the sender or misinterpreted by the recipient. When this isn't detected it can cause tremendous
confusion, wasted effort and missed opportunities.
Good communication skills are a prerequisite for those in the teaching profession. Carefully planned
and skillfully delivered messages can issue invitations to students that school is a place to share
ideas, investigate and collaborate with others. Effective communication is essential for a well-run
classroom. A teacher, who is able to communicate well with students, can inspire them to learn and
participate in class and encourage them to come forth with their views thus creating a proper
rapport. They must realize that all students have different levels of strengths and weaknesses.
Q. Which of the following is the finding of a study on communication styles?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Teaching is fifty percent knowledge and fifty percent communication

More than 90% of our communication is about our tone and body language
The body language and gestures account for 38% of communication
Only 9% communication is about content the rest is about our tone and gestures

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7.

Direction: For questions 1-8, Read the following passage given below and answer the question that
follow.
The importance of communication skills cannot be underestimated especially so in the teachinglearning process .Teaching is generally considered as only fifty percent knowledge and fifty percent
interpersonal or communication skills. For a teacher, it is not just important to give a lecture rich in
content that provides abundant information about the subject or topic in question, but a successful
teacher develops an affinity with, an understanding of and a harmonious relationship with her pupils.
Building rapport becomes her primary task in the classroom. But what exactly is rapport? Rapport is
a sympathetic relationship or understanding that allows you to look at the world from someone else's
perspective. Making other people feel that you understand them creates a strong bond. Building
rapport is the first step to better communication - the primary goal of all true educators.
Communication skills for teachers are thus as important as their in-depth knowledge of the particular
subject which they teach. To a surprising degree, how one communicates determines ones
effectiveness as a teacher. A study on communication styles suggests that 7% communication takes
place through words, 38% through voice intonation and 55% through body language.
Much of the teaching is about sending and receiving information. The process of communication is
composed of three elements: the source (speaker, transmitter or instructor), the symbols used in
composing and transmitting of the message (words or signs) and the receiver (listener, reader or
student). The three elements are dynamically interrelated since each element is dependent on the
others for effective communication to take place. Effective communication is all about conveying
your message to the other people clearly and unambiguously. It's also about receiving information
the others are sending to you, with as little distortion as possible. Doing this involves effort from both
the sender and the receiver. And it's a process that can be fraught with error, with message muddled
by the sender or misinterpreted by the recipient. When this isn't detected it can cause tremendous
confusion, wasted effort and missed opportunities.
Good communication skills are a prerequisite for those in the teaching profession. Carefully planned
and skillfully delivered messages can issue invitations to students that school is a place to share
ideas, investigate and collaborate with others. Effective communication is essential for a well-run
classroom. A teacher, who is able to communicate well with students, can inspire them to learn and
participate in class and encourage them to come forth with their views thus creating a proper
rapport. They must realize that all students have different levels of strengths and weaknesses.
Q. Which of the following is true about rapport as per the passage?
a.
b.
c.
d.

It is about receiving correct information

It is about giving a lecture rich in content
It is based on understanding of other people's frame of reference
None of the above

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8.

Direction: For questions 1-8, Read the following passage given below and answer the question that
follow.
The importance of communication skills cannot be underestimated especially so in the teachinglearning process .Teaching is generally considered as only fifty percent knowledge and fifty percent
interpersonal or communication skills. For a teacher, it is not just important to give a lecture rich in
content that provides abundant information about the subject or topic in question, but a successful
teacher develops an affinity with, an understanding of and a harmonious relationship with her pupils.
Building rapport becomes her primary task in the classroom. But what exactly is rapport? Rapport is
a sympathetic relationship or understanding that allows you to look at the world from someone else's
perspective. Making other people feel that you understand them creates a strong bond. Building
rapport is the first step to better communication - the primary goal of all true educators.
Communication skills for teachers are thus as important as their in-depth knowledge of the particular
subject which they teach. To a surprising degree, how one communicates determines ones
effectiveness as a teacher. A study on communication styles suggests that 7% communication takes
place through words, 38% through voice intonation and 55% through body language.
Much of the teaching is about sending and receiving information. The process of communication is
composed of three elements: the source (speaker, transmitter or instructor), the symbols used in
composing and transmitting of the message (words or signs) and the receiver (listener, reader or
student). The three elements are dynamically interrelated since each element is dependent on the
others for effective communication to take place. Effective communication is all about conveying
your message to the other people clearly and unambiguously. It's also about receiving information
the others are sending to you, with as little distortion as possible. Doing this involves effort from both
the sender and the receiver. And it's a process that can be fraught with error, with message muddled
by the sender or misinterpreted by the recipient. When this isn't detected it can cause tremendous
confusion, wasted effort and missed opportunities.
Good communication skills are a prerequisite for those in the teaching profession. Carefully planned
and skillfully delivered messages can issue invitations to students that school is a place to share
ideas, investigate and collaborate with others. Effective communication is essential for a well-run
classroom. A teacher, who is able to communicate well with students, can inspire them to learn and
participate in class and encourage them to come forth with their views thus creating a proper
rapport. They must realize that all students have different levels of strengths and weaknesses.
Q. Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for the above passage?
a.
b.
c.
d.

9.

Role of communication skills

Need to develop good communication skills among educators
Process of communication in education
Rapport building

Direction: Choose the antonym for the word underlined in the sentence.
I wish I could pursue my studies.
a.
b.
c.
d.

continue
restrain
deter
discontinue

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10. Direction: Choose the antonym for the word underlined in the sentence.
All the students were asked to assemble.
a.
b.
c.
d.

divide
separate
disperse
come together

11. Direction: Choose the synonym for the word underlined in the sentence.
She is an eminent personality.
a.
b.
c.
d.

illustrious
common
infamous
unknown

12. Direction: Choose the synonym for the word underlined in the sentence.
Don't be so derisive in your speech.
a.
b.
c.
d.

sarcastic
judgmental
direct
polite

13. Direction: The below expression is followed by four words. Select the word you think best conveys
the idea.
Teetotaler is a person who abstains from:a.
b.
c.
d.

Taking Tea
Taking Meat
Theft
Taking Wine

14. Direction: The below expression is followed by four words. Select the word you think best conveys
the idea.
A list of subjects or business to be considered at a meeting.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Agenda
Schedule
Timetable
Plan

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15. Direction: Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the underlined idiom/phrase in
the sentence.
He drove home a point by making the same mistake.
a.
b.
c.
d.

to find one's root

to emphasise
back to original position
to return to place of rest

16. Direction: Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the underlined idiom/phrase in
the sentence.
She has proved time and again that she is the black sheep of the family.
a.
b.
c.
d.

proved to be a worthy person

an unlucky person
an ugly person
none of the above

17. Direction: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word from the given choices.
Arabian Nights _______ an interesting book.
a.
b.
c.
d.

were
is
are
have

18. Direction: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word from the given choices.
_______ Christmas is celebrated in winter.
a.
b.
c.
d.

The
An
A
No article is needed

19. Direction: A sentence has been broken into four parts. Choose the part that has an error.
There is a dearth of woman doctor in our state we will have to recruit some from the other state.
a.
b.
c.
d.

There is a dearth of
woman doctor in our state
we will have to recruit some
from the other states.

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20. Direction: A sentence has been broken into four parts. Choose the part that has an error.
While crossing the highway a five year old child was knocked up by a passing car.
a.
b.
c.
d.

While crossing the highway

a five year old child
was knocked up
by a passing car.

21. The following question is based on the information given in the form of statements. Read them
carefully and find the correct answer.
(A) Guest lectures in Economics, Statistics, History, English and Mathematics have to be arranged in
a week from Monday to Friday.
(B) Only one lecture can be arranged on one day. Economics cannot be scheduled on Tuesday.
(C) Guest faculty for History is available only on Tuesday.
(D) Mathematics lecture have to be scheduled after the day of Economics lecture and English
lecture before the day of the Economics lecture.
Which lecture is scheduled on Monday?
a.
b.
c.
d.

History
Mathematics
Statistics
Economics

22. If COLOUR is coded as 735394 and DUCK is coded as 6978, how is CLOCK coded?
a.
b.
c.
d.

73578
75378
75578
None of the above

23. A man is facing West. He turns 45 degrees in the clockwise direction and then turns 180 degrees in
the same direction and then 270 degrees in the anticlockwise direction. Which direction is he facing
now?
a.
b.
c.
d.

North- West
South
South-West
West

24. In a family of five persons, Dinesh is Jairam's son and Gopal's brother while Meeta is Gopal's mother
and Jayanti's daughter. If there are no step brothers or half brothers in the family, which of the
following statements is true?
a. Jayanti is Dinesh's mother

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b. Jayanti is Jairam's grandmother

c. Meeta is Dinesh's mother
d. All of the above

25. How many such 8's are there in the following numbers which are immediately preceded by 5 but not
immediately followed by 3?
583385585458385838
a.
b.
c.
d.

1
3
2
None of the above

26. Find the word which cannot be made from the letters of the given word?
CONTRIBUTION
a.
b.
c.
d.

Button
Count
Onion
Ribbon

27. If the five vowels AEIOU have the value of first five prime numbers respectively, what is the
aggregate of such numbers?
a.
b.
c.
d.

18
28
11
27

28. Harish buys a newspaper worth 2.50 daily. How much money will he have to pay for the month of
August?
a.
b.
c.
d.

77.50
75.50
77
75

29. The amount of 600 is to be distributed among A, B and C in the ratio of 2:3:4. What is the amount
to be given to B?
a.
b.
c.

200
300
240

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d.

220

30. Anu's father was 38 years of age when she was born, while her mother was 36 years when her
brother 4 years younger to her was born. What is the difference between the ages of her parents?
a.
b.
c.
d.

2 years
8 years
6 years
4 years

31. In the following series fill in the missing pattern:ELFA, GLHA, ILJA, ____________, MLNA.
a.
b.
c.
d.

LLMA
OLPA
KLMA
KLLA

32. In the series 53, 53, 40, 40, 27, 27, ______ which number should come next?
a.
b.
c.
d.

12
53
14
27

33. Which of the following is not a hill station in South India?

a.
b.
c.
d.

Kodaikanal
Coimbatore
Munnar
Ooty

34. In London Olympic games 2012, which country won the highest number of medals?
a.
b.
c.
d.

United States of America

Republic of Korea
China
Great Britain

35. Which one among the following is not a constitutional body in India?
a. Comptroller and Auditor General
b. National Commission Linguistic Minorities

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c. National Commission for Scheduled Caste

d. National Human Rights Commission

36. What is the name of India's first indigenously developed nuclear submarine?
a.
b.
c.
d.

K15
INS Arihant
INS Sindhughosh
INS Vikramaditya

37. Tipu Sultan was the ruler of:a.

b.
c.
d.

Vijayanagar
Madurai
Mysore
Hyderabad

38. The capitals of Manipur and Mizoram respectively are:a.

b.
c.
d.

Itanagar and Aizwal

Kohima and Agartala
Itanagar and Shillong
Imphal and Aizwal

39. Who was the Chairman of Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?
a.
b.
c.
d.

K M Munsi
B R Ambedkar
N G S Ayangar
Dr. Rajendra Prasad

40. The abbreviation TRAI stands for:a.

b.
c.
d.

Trade Related Accounts and Indices

Taxation Research and Analysis Institute
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
Tourist Resort' Agents of India

41. The only Indian to win Nobel prize in Physics is:a.

b.
c.
d.

Dr. J C Bose
Dr. H J Babha
Dr. C V Raman
Dr. Vikram Sarabhai

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42. Which is the highest gallantry award in India?

a.
b.
c.
d.

Shaurya Chakra
Param Vir Chakra
Vir Chakra
Maha Vir Chakra

43. Which of the following is not a tributary of the Krishna river?

a.
b.
c.
d.

Godavari
Tungbhadra
Koyna
Bhima

44. Myopia is connected with:a.

b.
c.
d.

Ears
Eyes
Lungs
None of the above

45. Who among the following has won the UN human rights prize 2013?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Nelson Mandela
Angel Markel
Kofi Anan
Malala Yousafzai

46. Todar Mal was associated with:a.

b.
c.
d.

Music
Literature
Law
Land revenue reforms

47. The creator of 'Sherlock Holmes' was:a.

b.
c.
d.

Dr. Watson
Ian Fleming
Shakespeare
Arthur Conan Doyle

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48. 'Cannes Award' is given for excellence in:a.

b.
c.
d.

Films
Economics
Literature
Journalism

49. Which of the following is used in pencil?

a.
b.
c.
d.

Charcoal
Silicon
Graphite
Phosphorous

50. Entomology is a Science that studies:a.

b.
c.
d.

Formation of rocks
Causes of epidemics
Insects
Behavior of human beings

51. Which of the following key is not found in a normal computer/laptop?

a.
b.
c.
d.

Shift key
Turn key
Del key
Alt key

52. Which of the following transforms input data into output data?
a.
b.
c.
d.

ROM
CPU
RAM
Peripherals

53. Which of the following is not a security/privacy risk?

a.
b.
c.
d.

Hacking
Virus
SPAM
Phishing

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54. Alerts mostly appear in:a.

b.
c.
d.

Check box
Combo box
Dialog box
None of the above

55. Which among the following is the most common source of viruses to the hard disk of your computer?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Outgoing mail
Incoming mail
Websites
CD ROMS

56. While working on Microsoft office which among the following is command for undo?
a.
b.
c.
d.

ctrl+Z
ctrl+A
ctrl+C
ctrl+Y

57. Which of the following is not a search engine?

a.
b.
c.
d.

Yahoo
Android Alfa
Baidu
Google

58. The term e-Waste refers to:a.

b.
c.
d.

The files that are deleted and enter the Waste-bin folder in a computer
The temporary files, folders links that are rarely used in a computer
The electronic products such as mobiles, PC's, etc. that are disposed
A portal that offers services for collecting household waste

59. CAD stands for:a.

b.
c.
d.

Computer Application in Design

Computer Altered Design
Computer Aided Design
None of the above

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60. The insert command in Microsoft word does not allow to insert:a.
b.
c.
d.

Links
Paragraphs
Equation Symbols
Tables

61. In Microsoft Power Point material consisting of text and numbers is best presented as:a.
b.
c.
d.

A table slide
A title slide
A bullet slide
All of the above

62. If you have a Power Point show and you want to send it using Email you can add the show to your
message as:a.
b.
c.
d.

Reply
Attachment
Forward
Inclusion

63. The review menu in Microsoft Word does not allow:a.

b.
c.
d.

Research
Thesaurus
Links
Spelling and Grammar check

64. The formula in an excel worksheet always starts with:a.

b.
c.
d.

+
=
%
_

65. How many sheets are there in an Excel Workbook by default?

a.
b.
c.
d.

4
3
2
5

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66. The process of identifying specific rows and columns so that they are always visible on the screen is
called:a.
b.
c.
d.

Selecting
Fixing
Freezing
Locking

67. The green wave underline in MS Word indicates:a.

b.
c.
d.

Spelling Errors
Address Block
Grammar Errors
None of the above

68. Which input device is not suitable to work with MS Word?

a.
b.
c.
d.

Joy Stick
Light Pen
Mouse
Key Board

69. Which of these is a tag?

a.
b.
c.
d.

(html)
html
<HTML>
None of the above

70. GUI stands for:a.

b.
c.
d.

Graphs Use Interface

Graphics User Interface
Graphical Universal Interface
Graphical User Interface

71. Kindergarten system of education was contributed by:a.

b.
c.
d.

Spencer
T.P. Nunn
Montessori
Froebel

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72. The idea of basic education was propounded by:a.

b.
c.
d.

Dr. Zakir Hussain

Mahatma Gandhi
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Rabindranath Tagore

73. Most important work of a teacher is:a.

b.
c.
d.

To organise teaching
To take care of students
To deliver lectures
To evaluate students

74. Which of the following characteristic would most influence performance of students:a.
b.
c.
d.

Availability of adequate facilities

Experience of teacher
Teachers attitude
Quality of teacher pupil interactions

75. Theory of Multiple Intelligences was propounded by:a.

b.
c.
d.

Howard Gardner
Thorndike
Russel
Binet

76. Values are inherent in human beings is reflected in:a.

b.
c.
d.

Realism
Naturalism
Pragmatism
Idealism

77. Which theory of teaching encourages the maximum use of knowledge?

a.
b.
c.
d.

Peer evaluation method

Laboratory method
Team study method
Self study method

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78. The main aim of education according to Plato is:a.

b.
c.
d.

To develop personality of each individual

To develop power of contemplation
To strengthen the state
All of the above

79. Inclusive education:a.

b.
c.
d.

Encourages strict admission procedure

Includes indoctrination of facts
Celebrates diversity in class
Includes teachers from marginalized groups

80. Which of the following is an example of an objective type of question?

a.
b.
c.
d.

True or false
Short answer type
Open ended question
Essay type question

81. Which of the following is a feature of progressive education?

a.
b.
c.
d.

Instruction based solely on prescribed texts

Emphasis on scoring good marks at exams
Flexible seating arrangement
None of the above

82. Right to Education does not cover:a.

b.
c.
d.

Prohibition of punishment
Appointment of appropriately trained teachers
Free and compulsory education up to secondary level
Laying down standards relating to pupil teacher ratio

83. Motivation should be followed by:a.

b.
c.
d.

Reproof
Reward
Knowledge of result
Incentive

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84. The following can be taken as a reflection of meaningful learning:a.

b.
c.
d.

Ability to recall
A good score in exams
The capability of using learning in different situations
A high degree of retention

85. A persons cognitive development and change in performance is known as:a.

b.
c.
d.

(A) Learning
(B) Instruction
(C) Achievement
(D) Both (A) and (B)

86. Which Principle is contributed by Skinner in Psychology?

a.
b.
c.
d.

Trial and Error

Observational Learning
Operant Conditioning
Discovery Learning

87. Errors of learner often indicate:a.

b.
c.
d.

The need for mechanical drill

Absence of learning
How they learn
Socio economic status of learner

88. Which is the first step in the scientific method of problem solving?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Problem awareness
Formation of relevant hypothesis
Verification of hypothesis
Collection of relevant information

89. According to Kohlberg a teacher can instill moral values in students by:a.
b.
c.
d.

Giving strict instructions on how to behave

Giving importance to religious teaching
Involving them in discussion of moral values
Laying clear rules of behavior

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90. A school gives preference to girls while preparing for a state level solo song competition. This
reflects:a.
b.
c.
d.

Pragmatic approach
A global trend
Progressive thinking
Gender bias

06 Feedback
91. How was the overall experience while giving the test?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Excellent
Very Good
Good
Average

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