B.ED EXAMINATION 2006 (UNSOLVED PAPER)

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Paper I : Philosophical and sociological Foundation of Education
( section :A ) (2x10=20)
Q.1. Whodefined education as tri-polar process ?
(A) Tagore (B) John Dewey (C) Adams (D) Duckhiem
Q.2. Who told "Non-formal education is anti formal education" ?
(A) Paul Goodman (B) Shri Aurobindo (C) Illich (D) Karl Marx
Q.3. The Vedas are divided into :
(A) Eight parts (B) Four parts (C) Six parts (D) Two parts
Q.4. Who wrote the 'Brahma Sutra' ?
(A) Ramanuja (B) Madhav (C) Badarayana (D) Jayanta
Q.5. Ultimate form of Naturalism in education was propounded by :
(A) Comenius (B) T.H. Huxley (C) Rousseau (D) Bacon
Q.6. Who is associated with 'Novum organum ' ?
(A) Karl Marx (B) Aristotle (C) Bacon (D) Rousseau
Q.7. Who is the writer of 'Indian Society' ?
(A) R.S Sharma (B) S.C Dubey (C) R.N Tagore (D) Shrinivas
Q.8. The theory of 'Cultural Lag' is given by :
(A) Durkheim (B) Ogburn (C) Pareto (D) Spencer
Q.9. Who defined:"By Social Mobility is meant any transition of an individual from one position to another in a constellation of social group and starra"?
(A) Spencer (B) P. Sorokin (C) Mciver (D) Ottaway
Q.10. 'Document on social , Moral and Spiritual Valuas in Education' is published by :
(A) NCTE (B) NCERT (C) ICSSR (D) ICPR
SECTION: B (4X5=20)
Q.1. Explain the concept of Education as investment.
Q.2. Identify the place of education in society.
Q.3. Explain the importance of Bhagwadgita for value education.
Q.4. What do you mean by 'eight fold yoga' ?
Q.5. Explain the Idealistic aims of education.
Q.6. Narrate various types of Realism.
Q.7. 'Indian Society is multicultural' Discuss.
Q.8. 'School reflects society.'Discuss.
Q.9. Narrate educational values.
Q.10. Explain important features of 'Basic Education' propounded by Gandhi.
Section: C (3x20=60 )
Q.1. Establish the relationship between 'education and philosophy' .


Q.2. Explain the main features of Nyaya Darshan and discuss its importance for educational philosophy.

Q.3. Describe five processes of social change in india and their respective impact on education.

Q.4. What is the philosophy of realism ? Describe its aims and methods of education.

Q.5. Discuss the contribution of sri Aurobindo to educational philosophy.

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Paper II: Indian Education and its Problems

Section :A

Q.1. 'Para' vidya is associated with :

(A) Vedic Knowledge

(B) Spiritual Knowledge

(C) Social Knowledge

(D) Scientific Knowledge
Q.2. Buddhist literature is preserved in :

(A) Agamas (B) Tripitakas (C) Sutras (D) Mantras
Q.3. Whose name is associated with the propagation of primary Educationin pre-indipendent India ?

(A) Mahatma Gandhi (B) B.G. Tilak (C) Gopal Krishna Ghokale (D) Sadler
Q.4. Calcutta ,Bombay and Madras Universities were established by :

(A) Indian Education Commision

(B) Wood's despatch

(C) Indian University Act 1904

(D) Sadler Commision
Q.5. Which programme is assisted by world bank ?

(A) PMOST (B) DPEP (C) SOPT (D) OBBS
Q.6. The Keystone to the system of technical and Vocational education in India is :

(A) IIT (B) ATI (C) AICTE (D) NCTVT
Q.7. 'National Adult Education Programme' was formaly started in the year :

(A) 1974 (B) 1978 (C) 1986 (D) 1990
Q.8. The number of Teacher's Training College in 1947 was :

(A) 20 (B) 15 (C) 25 (D) 28
Q.9. NCTE was operational in the year :

(A) 1997 (B) 1995 (C) 1993 (D) 1994
Q.10.Two language formula is associated with :

(A) NEP 1986

(B) Kothari Commission

(C) Mudaliar Commission

(D) University Education Commission

Section B

Q.1. Describe the aims of Vedic Education.

Q.2. Explain the features of Charter Act 1813.

Q.3. Point out the problem of stagination at primary level of Education.

Q.4. Narrate the four aims of University Education according to Radha Krishna Commission.

Q.5. Explain the concept of Continuing Education.

Q.6. Narrate the role of IGNOU for distance education.

Q.7. Describe the main recommendations for teachers training as per Sargent Plan.

Q.8. Point out the defects of pre-service Teacher Education.

Q.9. Write short note on steps for equalization of educational opportunity in NEP (1986).

Q.10. Enumerate the factors leading to Environment.

Section :C

Q.1. Discuss constitutional provisions related to democratization of Education in india.

Q.2. Describe the main problems of indian Universities due to external factors.

Q.3. Discuss various methods of teaching for adult learners.

Q.4. Discuss the recommendations of Kothari commision for quality improvementin teacher education.

Q.5. Narrate the goals, objectives and scope of environmental education in brief.

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Paper III : Educational Psychology and Measutement

Section : A

Q.1. The Trial and error method in learning was first experimented by :

(A) Pavlov (B) Skinner (C) WoodWorth (D) Thorndike
Q.2. Uni-facter theory was propounded by :

(A) Gilford (B) Piaget (C) Binet (D) Thorndike
Q.3. Characteristic features of a good test is :

(A) Reliability (B) Validity (C) Objectivity (D) All the above
Q.4. What should be Known For frequency distribution ?

(A) Range of Scores (B) Class interval (C) Frequencies (D) All of these.
Q.5. What Quality of man is measured by TAT ?

(A) Intelligence (B) Personality (C) Learning (D) Motivation
Q.6. Paviov did the classical conditioning test on which of the following ?

(A) Dog (B) Cat (C) Rat (D) Chimpanzee
Q.7. The most sensitive statistics is :

(A) Mean (B) Median (C) Mode (D) None of these
Q.8. Which physical factor of the body least affect learning ?

(A) Fatigue (B) Maturation (C) Disease (D) Gender
Q.9. The maximum value of co-efficient of correlation may be :

(A) +1 (B) 0 (C) -1 (D) .2
Q.10. Main points of Evaluation are :

(A) Educational objective (B) Learning activities (C) Change in behaviour (D) All the above .



SECTION :B

Q.1. How Educational Psychology helps a teacher ? Illustrate

.Q.2. Describe the factors influencing learning.

Q.3. Describe Thorndike's primary and subordinate law of learning.

Q.4. describe the social and emotional development in Adolescence preiod.

Q.5. How can a gifted child be properly educated ?

Q.6. What is transfer of learning ?

Q.7. Differentiate between positive and negative reinforcment.

Q.8. Describe the characteristics of creative children.

Q.9. Calculate Standard Deviation from the following:

4,7,11,20,8,15,12,18,15,1.

Q.10. Calculate the mediation from following data :

2,4,7,8,3,9,12.



section : C

Q.1. Explain the basic Concept, assumptions and laws of pavlov's theory of conditioning.

Q.2. Describe the method of constructing objective type test.

Q.3. How many dimensions have been underlined behaviour change in education ? Explain.

Q.4. Calculate Co-efficient of correlation by rank Difference method from following scores:

Group A : 40,36,37,30,25,36,31,32.

Group B : 35,30,32,31,28,26,22,25.

Q.5. Clarity the importance of section research in reference to Indian Schools.



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Paper IV : School Administration :

Section : A

Q.1. 'The Art of Administration' book written by :(A) Ordway (B) T. Paul Verghese (C) Simon (D) Camoron
Q.2. Principle of Educational Administration are :

(A) Principal of Co-operation(B) Principle of Planning(C) Principle of Leadership (D) All above mention
Q.3. 'POSDCORB' word was created by :

(A) Rusk (B) Luther Gullick (C) K. G. Saiydain (D) H.G. Wells
Q.4. While framing Time Table be cautious about :

(A) Suitability of Time(B) THe rules prescribed by Education Department(C) Fatigue of students (D) None of the above
Q.5. Supporter of the idea of Activity Centred Syllabus :

(A) Rousseau (B) Dewey (C) Ross (D) None of these.
Q.6. Establishment of junior Red Cross in india :

(A) 1950 (B) 1963 (C) 1970 (D) 1972.
Q.7. " The role of furniture is very important in physical, moral and mental development of the students."

(A) P.C. Wren (B) Amos Comenius (C) Crow & Crow (D) Crudge.
Q.8. The system of inspection of the schools began in india :

(A) 1852 (B) 1854 (C) 1882 (D) 1944.
Q.9. Number of bureaus in Education in modern time :

(A) 8 (B) 9 (C) 10 (D) 12.
Q.10. Eatable full of Vitamin 'C' is :

(A) Tomato (B) Anwala (C) Apple (D) Orange.



Section :B

Q.1. The aims of Human Resource Development Ministry.

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Administrative structure of Education at local level in short.

Q.2. Differentiate the Guidence and Counselling.

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Illustrate any three functionsof the principal in school Administration.

Q.3. Write in short about Co-curricular activities.

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Why do you think it necessary to frame a schoolCalender ?

Q.4. Write down about the characteristics of good health.

OR

Discuss the importance of yoga Educationin schools.

Q.5. Trace out the need of first Aid in school.

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Discuss the objectives of the medical inspection of School Children.



Section : C

Q.1. What do you understand by term supervision ? What are its aims ?
Q.2. What do you mean by Discipline ? Discuss in detail about its different views.

Q.3. Name the possible points of difficulties while framing Time Table and how may they me removed ?

Q.4. What do you mean by 'health Education or Hygiene' ? What is its importance in seconds ? Also discuss briefly the aims and objectivesof health Education in Schools.

Q.5. What is the importance of pure water in the maintenance of health ? What steps should the school take to ensure the supply of pure water to its pupils ?



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Paper : V : Educational Technology

Section : A

Q.1. INSAT for Education was launched in the year :

(A) 1973 (B) 1980 (C) 1985 (D) 1975.

Q.2. Which one is not the various forms of Educational Technology ?

(A) Teaching Technology (B) Instructional Technology(C) Information and Communication Technology (D) Behavviour Technology

Q.3. Introduction to Educational Technology, Bombay : Oxford and IBH Pub. Co. is written By :

(A) Passi BK (B) Kulkarni SD (C) Sharma RA (D) Singh LC.

Q.4. Define programmed learning.

Q.5. Differentiate between objectives and behavioural objectives.

Q.6. The pioneer of micro Teaching in india :

(A) Passi BK (B) Sharma RP (C) Yadav Ms (D) Sharma RA.

Q.7. Write four examples of hard-ware approach.

Q.8. Mastery Learning Model is propounded by :

Q.9. CIET is located at :

(A) Mumbai (B) Kolkata (C) New Delhi (D) Pune

Q.10. Mention any four characteristics of Micro-Teaching.

Section :B

Q.1. LIst four activities a teacher may use to create a controlled environment.

Q.2. Explain Bloom's Taxonomy.

Q.3. What precautions you will take in organising activity based instruction ?

Q.4. Compare Micro Teaching with Models of Teaching.

Q.5. Write note on the importance of PSLV (Polar Satellite Launching Vehicle) project in india.

Q.6. Elaborate the various phases of inquiry Training Model.

Q.7. Write cycle of Micro-Teaching.

Q.8. Describe the scope of computer Assisted Learning.

Q.9. How tele and Video conferencing can be used in Teacher Training Programme ? Discuss.

Q.10. Describe the concept of virtual Universities.

Section : C

Q.1. Discuss the scope of Educational Technology.

Q.2. Describe the importance of programmed learning. Discuss the features of linear programming in detail.

Q.3. Write note on the usage of Mass Media in classroom teaching.

Q.4. Describe the special features of Ausubelo's Advance organiser Model.

Q.5. Explain any two in detail:

(A) Usage of Internate

(B) Role of CIET

(C) Teaching Technology.

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Paper Sixth (B) : (II) Teaching of school Subject

Civics Teaching

Q.1. Fill in the blanks with suitable words :

(I) The word civics has involved from the Latin word......

(II) Unit method is based on ......theory in psychology.

(III) In the National Policy of Education 1986, the modern education system is based on ...... centered education.

(IV) the word curriculum belongs to .... language and means .....

(V) In non-projected aids ......is three dimensional aid.
Q.2. What do you mean by 'Human Values' ? How may the teaching of civics help to develop these values ? Elaborate with examples.
Q.3. "Civics is the science and philosophy of citizenship." In the light of this statement co-relate civics with any three of the following subjects :(I) History (II) Geography (III) Economics
Q.4. Give an account of various techniques of teaching civics. Also state which technique is best and why ?

Q.5. What is the importance of lesson plan in teaching of civics ? Prepare a detailed lesson plan of civics of Class IX.

Q.6. What are the qualities of a good text-book of civics ?

Q.7. What are the characteristics of an objective type test ? Prepare an objective type question paper for class IX containing 10 objective type questions of all varieties.

History Teaching

Write correct choice :

Q.1. (I) Best method of the study of local history is :

(A) problem method

(B) Laboratory method

(C) Observation and Excursion method

(D) Socialized recitation method

(II) programme of History for National Integration at primary stage :

(A) The story of Patriots

(B) Knowledge of cultures of diffrent areas

(C) Knowledge of languages of different states of india

(D) Friendly relationship between castes and communities

(III) While waiting on the black-board the teacher stands forming an angle of....degree with the black board :

(A) 30° (B) 45° (C) 60° (D) 90°

(IV) Whose definition is :"History is co-related detail of incidents or thoughts."

(A) Profe.Chate

(B) Maitland

(C) Rapson

(D) Hanery Johnson

(V) Thought of Bloom related to evaluation is...........

(A) Teacher centered

(B) child centered

(C) Subject centered

(D) Objective centered

Q.2. What is the importance of History in school Curriculum ? Discuss.

Q.3. What is meant by curriculum ? What chief principles of curriculum construction should be considered ? Explain.

Q.4. 'Audio and Visual aids are the best friend of History Teacher". Under the background of this statement show the type and importance of Audio--Visual aids in History Teaching.

Q.5. What is thr use of Lesson-Planning ? What are the characteristics of a good lesson plan ? Describe its important steps.

Q.6. What do you understand by the term evaluation ? Keeping in view the subject History, give examples of different types of objective question and explain their special features.

Q.7. On what basis you will select the book of History for study and give your suggestions to improve any text-book prescribed for junior High School class.



Geography Teaching.

Multiple Choice Question :

Q.1. (I) Moon receives light from the sun.----True/False

(II) Itanagar is the capital of nagaland.----True/False

(III) Maps are essential teaching aid in Geography Teaching.----True/False

(IV) Clear explanation is a main quality of good teacher.----- True/False

(V) Two effective methods of evaluation are.......True/False

Q.2. As Geography teacher what will be objectives of geography teaching at secondry level. Give an account in detail.

Q.3. What is the co-relation of Geography with the other subjects of social science ? Explain.

Q.4. Give suitable Audio-Visual Teaching aid, prepare a lesson plan of 40 minutes of class VIII.

Q.5. What are the main qualities of an ideal geography teacher at secondry leval ?

Q.6. Which methods of evaluation are suitable for geography ? Discuss with suitable examples.

Q.7. Define evaluation. Discuss the diffrent component of evaluation for tyhe text book Geography.



Economics Teaching

Q.1. Choose and write the correct answer :

(I) The teaching of Economics should be :

(A) Teacher centersd (B) Curriculum Centered(C) Student centered (D) Resources centered

(II) The quantitative data is best presented through :

(A) Chart (B) Graph (C) Diagram (D) Map

(III) "A project is a whole hearted purposeful activity proceeding in a social in a social environment."

(A) Ballard (B) Good (C) Kilpatrick (D) John Dewey.

(IV) Which teaching aid is the only visual aid ?

(A) Tape recorder

(B) Radio

(C) Map

(D) Television

(V) Thought of the Bloom related to evaluation is :

(A) Teacher centered

(B) Child centered

(C) Subject centered

(D) Objective centered

Q.2. What are the aims of Teaching of Economics at the Higher Secondary stage ? Explain.

Q.3. What is the relationship of Economics with other subjects of social science ?

Q.4. What are the differences between method and technique ? Dicscuss any one of the method in detail followed by you in teaching Economics.

Q.5. Write notes of any two of the following :

(A) Economics room

(B) Qualities of an economics teacher

(C) Importance og Teaching aid

(D) Steps of lesson planning.

Q.6. Discuss the importance of text-book of economics and suggest how can you make it more useful ?

Q.7. What is objective test ? Which things should be mind during the formation of objective test and give examples of different types of objective questions

Social Science Teaching

Q.1. Write true or False about the following statement as the case may be :

(I) Main objective of social science is to clarify the present with the help of past.

(II) M. Montesorie is the founder of the project method.

(III) Opportunities are offered to the student to have investigation experience by excursion.

(IV) Model is a traditional teaching aids.

(V) Lecture method was first used is professional areas.

Q.2. Explain the need and scope of social science in india. Discuss its aims in detail.

Q.3. What is curriculum according to Secondry Education Commission ? Discuss the general principles of curriculum construction in social science.

Q.4. Prepare a detailed lesson plan on any topic of material aids in the teaching of social science for the students of class IX.

Q.5. What is the importance of material aids in the teaching of the subject ?

Q.6. What do you understand by the term evaluation in referance to social science ? What are the main components of evaluation ? Explain in detail.

Q.7. Discuss the place of objective type tests in evaluating students achievement in social science. How can these be mode more useful ?

Science Teaching

Q.1. Choose thecorrect answer and write it in your answer book :

(I) To measure the temperature which one is used ?

(A) Barometer (B) Lactometer (C) Thermometer (D) Hydrometer

(II) The temperature of a normal human body is :

(A) 212°F (B) 100°C (C) 89.5°F (D) 98.4°F

(III) Write true or false about the following statements :

(A) Matter is found in three states.

(B) Law of Gravitation was discovered by Newton.

(C) style of questioning is not useful for a science teacher.

Q.2. Explain the objectives of teaching science at secondary level.

Q.3. Explain the objectives of teaching science at secondary level.

Q.4. What is lecture cum demonstration method of teaching science ? Give briefly its own merits and two demerits.

Q.5. Prepare a lesson plan on any topic of science for secondary classes,under the following headings :Specific objectives, Presentation and recapitulation.

Q.6. What do you mean by teaching aids ? How these are classified ?

Q.7. Describe diagnostic tests and give trheir merits and demerits.


Biology Teaching

Compulsory Question

Q.1. Write 'True or False' about the following statements as the case may be :

(I) Small objective related to subject are known as General objectives.

(II) Founder Of Heuristic method is Herbert.

(III) Amodel is better than picture because it is attractive.

(IV) A demonstration method is used in direct Knowledge of process.

(V) Main components of teaching learning process are student and curriculum.

Q.2. define aims and objectives ? What are the objectives of teaching Biology ? How can we achieve these objectives ?

Q.3. Define Curruculum. Write essential factors in curriculum construction.Explain main principles of organising curriculum in Biology.

Q.4. What is Hueristic Project Method ? Describe the steps of Hueristic project method.

Q.5. Write different types of Audio -Visual teaching aids use in Biology.

Q.6. Give a biief outline of the process of item analysis.

Q.7. What are Essay types of tests ? Write Characteristics of essay type examination. Write its limitations in examination.


Mathematics Teachings

Compulsory questions :

Q.1. (I) Write four qualities of a good lesson plan.

(II) write four defects in present curriculum of mathematics.

(III) Write any four points to develop interest in mathematics should be developed ?

Q.3. Describe first four objectives of teaching mathematics.

Q.4. What are inductive and deductive methods of teaching mathematics ?

Q.5. Enlist different types of teaching aids used in teaching mathmatics.

Q.6.What is the concept of evaluation in mathematics ?

Q.7. prepare an objective types diagnostics test, carring 25 marks to identify the low achiever students in mathematics.


Home Science Teaching

Q.1. Fill in the blanks :

(A) Scurvy is caused by ...........

(B) Deficiency of Iodine is caused..............

(C) Average human body temperature is ..........

(D) A Human Body is made up of .................of water.

Q.2. Explain with example the diffrence between aims and objectives of Home Science Teaching.

Q.3. What are the principles of teaching home science at school stage ? Explain any three of them in details.

Q.4. Prepare a detailed lesson plan on any topic of Home science for the students of class IX.

Q.5. What do you mean by audio-visual aids ? give a brief account of such aids used in Home Science teaching.

Q.6. Which points will you keep in mind while selecting a text book of Home Science for High School class ? Explain.

Q.7. What do you mean by Evaluation ? Write down the qualities of a good examination and explain the types of objective type test in detail.

GENERAL AWARNESS QUESTIONS FOR UP B.ED ENTRANCE EXAM

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1. A mixture of two or more metals is called
(a) An amalgam (b) An alkali metal (c) A noble element(d) An alloy (e) A hard metal
2. In refrigerators, the liquid used as refrigerant is
(a) Liquid carbon dioxide (b) Liquid nitrogen (c) Liquid ammonia(d) Super cooled water (e) Aerated water
3. The acid present in lemons and oranges is
(a) Acetic acid (b) Hydrochloric acid (c) Citric acid(d) oxalic acid (e) Sulphuric acid
4. A missile when projected into the air follows
(a) An elliptical path (b) A straight line path (c) A parabolic path(d) A hyperbolic path (e) A circular path
5. Water is not effective in extinguishing a fire caused by petrol, because
(a) The flame is too hot for water to cool it down(b) Water and petrol react chemically(c) Petrol and water are miscible with each other.(d) Water and petrol are immiscible with each other Petrol forms the upper layer andcontinues to burn(e) Petrol makes the water evaporate very soon
6. The richest source of protein is
(a) Soyabean (b) Meat (c) Milk(d) Eggs (e) Wheat
7. Sound waves cannot travel through
(a) Water (b) Steel (c) Vacuum(d) Air (e) Plastic
8. Black soil is an ideal soil for(a) Wheat (b) Rice (c) Cotton(d) Millets (e) Cane sugar
9. Atmospheric pressure is measured with a
(a) Hydrometer (b) Barometer (c) Hygrometer(d) Altimeter (e) Voltmeter
10. Food is cooked faster in a pressure cooker because
(a) Heat cannot escape from the cooker(b) Steam is hotter than the boiling water(c) High pressure raises the boiling point of water(d) In the cooker, water starts boiling at a lower temperature(e) None of these
11. The three primary colours are
(a) Blue, green and red (b) Blue, yellow and red(c) Yellow, orange and red (d) Violet, indigo and blue(e) Blue, yellow and green
12. The device used for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy is called
(a) A cell (b) A transformer (c) A dynamo(d) An electric motor (e) A generator
13. Hard water does not lather well with soap because
(a) It contains carbonates of calcium and magnesium(b) It is highly coloured(c) It contains suspended impurities(d) It contains sodium chloride(e) It dissolves the soap
14. Common salt is
(a) Sodium chloride (b) Sodium bicarbonate (c) Magnesium carbonate(d) Sodium carbonate (e) Calcium chloride
15. Ozone is important to mankind because it
(a) Releases hydrogen in the atmosphere(b) Maintains the temperature of the earth(c) Creates a protective coverage against ultraviolet rays(d) Releases oxygen in the air(e) Destroys poisonous gases
16. Cataract, a discease of the eye is due to
(a) Lens turning opaque (b) Damage to cornea (c) Tearing of retina(d) Dislodgement of retina (e) None of these
17. A doctor advised a patient not to eat the things containing sugar. He advised on accountof the symptoms of the disease
(a) Cancer (b) Diabetes (c) AIDS(d) Allergy (e) None of these
18. The stars appear twinkling because:
(a) On account of their greater distance from the earth
(b) Their light before reaching us passes through different medium
(c) Their lights takes too much time before reaching us
(d) These are situated very high above our heads
(e) None of these
19. Sudden falling of the mercury in barometer predicts that weather will be
(a) Still and stable (b) Rainy (c) Excessive hot (d) Stormy (e) None of these
20. On which scale is the temperature of the human body measured by the Doctors?
(a) Kelvin (b) Celsius (c) Fahrenheit(d) Reumer (e) None of these
21. The instrument used to measure the speed of the wind is
(a) Altimeter (b) Anemometer (c) Chronometer(d) Dosimeter (e) None of these
22. Who defined the law of Gravitation?
(a) Newton (b) Anemometer (c) Chronometer(d) Dosimeter (e) None of these
23. ‘IC’ in computers stands for
(a) Integrated Charge (b) Integrated Current (c) Integrated Circuits(d) Interior circuit (e) None of these
24. In a rechargeable cell, what kind of energy is stored within the cell?
(a) Electrical energy (b) Potential energy (c) Chemical energy(d) Kinetic energy (e) None of these
25. The property of a body that stops it from coming into motion is called
(a) Equilibrium (b) Momentum (c) Intertia(d) Acceleration (e) None of these
26. The by-product obtained by soap industry is
(a) Caustic Soda (b) Glycerol (c) Naphthalene(d) Caustic Potash (e) None of these
27. Ripe grapes contain
(a) Fructose (b) Sucrose (c) Galactose(d) Glucose (e) None of these
28. Which of the following is pure water?
(a) Rain water (b) Filter water (c) Tube-well water(d) Distilled water (e) None of these
29. Which silver salt is used for making film for photography?
(a) Silver bromide (b) Silver chloride (c) Silver sulphate (d) Silver nitrate
30. Which is the reproductive organ of a plant?
(a) Fruit (b) Seed (c) Flower(d) Stem (e) Buds
ANSWER
1(c) 2(d) 3(b) 4(b) 5(e) 6(a) 7(c) 8(a) 9(b) 10(d) 11(c)12(d) 13(a) 14(b) 15(c) 16(b) 17(a) 18(a) 19(c) 20(d) 21(b) 22(b)23(d) 24(b) 25(a) 26(c) 27(a) 28(c) 29(d) 30(b)

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TEST OF REOSONINING IN BANK EXAM

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1. AZ 2. EV 3. BY 4. GT 5. DU Answer : ( 5 ) Explanation : Other pairs occupy the same place in alphabets from A and Z.
Question : If '$' means '×', '#'means '÷', '*' means '?' and '@' means '+' then what is the value of 204 # 6 * 15 $ 8 @ 88.
1. 8 2. 2 3. ?6 4. 12 5. None of these Answer : ( 2 ) Explanation : 204 ÷ 6 ? 15 × 8 + 88 = 34 ? 120 + 88 = 2. (Apply BODMAS)
Question : If the position of the first and the sixth letters of the word 'PRESCRIBED' are interchanged, similarly position of the second and the seventh letters are interchanged and so on. Which letter will be fourth from the left end after the rearrangement?
1. E 2. S 3. B 4. D 5. None of these Answer : ( 1 ) Explanation : Left ? RIBEDPRESS ? Right
Question : How many such pairs of letters are there in the word INTERNAL, each of which has as many letters between them in the word as they have in the English alphabet?
1. None 2. One 3. Two 4. Three 5. None of these Answer : ( 4 ) Explanation : IN, TR and NL
Question : In a certain code DIVERT is written as SCQHDU, how is CONFER written in that code?
1. QBDNEO 2. QDBNEM 3. QBDNEM 4. QDBNEO 5. None of these Answer : ( 3 ) Explanation : D I V E R T would be TDRIEV hence CONFER would be RCEOFN. The preceding letter in alphabets is the code
Question : In the question below is given a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. A course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow-up or further action in regard to the problem, policy, etc. On the basis of the information given in the statement, you have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.
Statement:
A country cannot develop without fast and easy communication.
Courses of action:
I. Govt. should provide communication facilities to the public at a cheaper rate.
II. More private companies should be permitted to enter into field of communication to strengthen the network.
1. if only I follows. 2. if only II follows. 3. if either I or II follows. 4. if neither I nor II follows. 5. if both I and II follow. Answer : ( 5 )
Question : Statement:?Due to availability of air tickets at cheaper rates from various airlines large no. of people now a days prefer to travel by air than travelling by train.?
Courses of action:
I. Railway ministry has to put in its best efforts to improve the quality of rail journey in respect of facilities and also the punctuality.
II. Airlines should not be allowed to introduce various schemes offering concessional fare.
1. if only I follows. 2. if only II follows. 3. if either I or II follows. 4. if neither I nor II follows. 5. if both I and II follow. Answer : ( 1 )
Question : Directions: In the question below is given a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. A course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow-up or further action in regard to the problem, policy, etc. On the basis of the information given in the statement, you have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.
Statement:
Continuous use of computers is affecting the eyesights of many youth.
Courses of action:
I. All the establishments should permit the people using computer to take a short break after every hour of work on the computer.
II. Use of computers should be discouraged by the managements of the establishments. 1. if only I follows. 2. if only II follows. 3. if either I or II follows. 4. if neither I nor II follows. 5. if both I and II follow. Answer : ( 1 )

Question : Directions: In the question below is given a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. A course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow-up or further action in regard to the problem, policy, etc. On the basis of the information given in the statement, you have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.
Statement:
Proportion of females compared to that of males in the population of our country has drastically gone down in
the recent past.
Courses of action:
I. Social workers shoule take up the task of emphasizing the importance of having atleast one female child in each family in both rural and urban areas of the counry.
II. Government should severely punish the persons involved in the practice of female foeticide.
1. if only I follows. 2. if only II follows. 3. if either I or II follows. 4. if neither I nor II follows. 5. if both I and II follow. Answer : ( 5 )
Question : Directions: In the question below is given a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. A course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow-up or further action in regard to the problem, policy, etc. On the basis of the information given in the statement, you have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.
Statement:
Reading habits in the children of coming generations is diminishing day by day.
Courses of action:
I. Access to various electronic gadgets such as television, computer and particularly the internet
should be controlled.
II. Parents should ensure and cultivate reading habits among their children.
1. if only I follows. 2. if only II follows. 3. if either I or II follows. 4. if neither I nor II follows. Answer : ( 2 )
Question : (Directions: Study the following information carefully to answer this question.)
Seven T.V. channels A, B, C, D, E, F and G telecast different programmes P, Q, R, S, T, U and V on different days of the week from Monday to Sunday, not necessarily in the same order.
Channel A telecast Programme T on Sunday. Channel D does not telecast Programme P or U but telecasts on the day just prior to Channel F. Channel C telecasts Programme Q but not on Monday. Channel B telecasts Programme R on Tuesday. Channel G telecasts Programme V but not on Monday. Channel C telecasts on the next day of Channel G and previous day of Channel D. Programme 'P' is telecast before Programme 'U'.

Which programme is telecast on Thursday?
1. P 2. S 3. R 4. U 5. None of these Answer : ( 5 )
Question : (Directions: Study the following information carefully to answer this question.)
Seven T.V. channels A, B, C, D, E, F and G telecast different programmes P, Q, R, S, T, U and V on different days of the week from Monday to Sunday, not necessarily in the same order.
Channel A telecast Programme T on Sunday. Channel D does not telecast Programme P or U but telecasts on the day just prior to Channel F. Channel C telecasts Programme Q but not on Monday. Channel B telecasts Programme R on Tuesday. Channel G telecasts Programme V but not on Monday. Channel C telecasts on the next day of Channel G and previous day of Channel D. Programme 'P' is telecast before Programme 'U'.


Which of the following combination of daychannel-programme is correct?
1. Thursday'C'R 2. Tuesday'C'Q 3. Saturday'E'U 4. Monday'E'P 5. None of these
Answer : ( 3 )
Question : (Directions: Study the following information carefully to answer this question.)
Seven T.V. channels A, B, C, D, E, F and G telecast different programmes P, Q, R, S, T, U and V on different days of the week from Monday to Sunday, not necessarily in the same order.
Channel A telecast Programme T on Sunday. Channel D does not telecast Programme P or U but telecasts on the day just prior to Channel F. Channel C telecasts Programme Q but not on Monday. Channel B telecasts Programme R on Tuesday. Channel G telecasts Programme V but not on Monday. Channel C telecasts on the next day of Channel G and previous day of Channel D. Programme 'P' is telecast before Programme 'U'.


Which channel telecasts on Wednesday? 1. F 2. E 3. G 4. Cannot be determined 5. None of these Answer : ( 3 )
Question : (Directions: Study the following information carefully to answer this question.)
Seven T.V. channels A, B, C, D, E, F and G telecast different programmes P, Q, R, S, T, U and V on different days of the week from Monday to Sunday, not necessarily in the same order.
Channel A telecast Programme T on Sunday. Channel D does not telecast Programme P or U but telecasts on the day just prior to Channel F. Channel C telecasts Programme Q but not on Monday. Channel B telecasts Programme R on Tuesday. Channel G telecasts Programme V but not on Monday. Channel C telecasts on the next day of Channel G and previous day of Channel D. Programme 'P' is telecast before Programme 'U'.
Channel 'C' telecasts on which day of the week?
1. Thursday 2. Tuesday 3. Friday 4. Cannot be determined 5. None of these Answer : ( 1 )
Question : (Directions: Study the following information carefully to answer this question.)
Seven T.V. channels A, B, C, D, E, F and G telecast different programmes P, Q, R, S, T, U and V on different days of the week from Monday to Sunday, not necessarily in the same order.Channel A telecast Programme T on Sunday. Channel D does not telecast Programme P or U but telecasts on the day just prior to Channel F. Channel C telecasts Programme Q but not on Monday. Channel B telecasts Programme R on Tuesday. Channel G telecasts Programme V but not on Monday. Channel C telecasts on the next day of Channel G and previous day of Channel D. Programme 'P' is telecast before Programme 'U'.
Which channel telecasts programme 'S'?
1. E 2. D 3. F 4. D or E 5. None of these Answer : ( 2 )
Question : Directions: In making decisions about important question, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between 'strong' arguments and 'weak' arguments. 'Strong' arguments must be both important and directly related to the question. 'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the question and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspects of the question. Each question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

Should there be a quota for underprivileged categories and the minority communities for admissions into the
premier educational institutions in India?

Arguments:
I. No, admissions to the premier institutes should be only on merit and there should be no system for any special consideration.
II. No, this will put the deserving non-reserved category students to disadvantage.
1. if only argument I is strong. 2. if only argument II is strong. 3. if either argument I or II is strong. 4. if neither argument I nor II is strong. 5. if both arguments I and II are strong. Answer : ( 1 )
Question : Directions: In making decisions about important question, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between 'strong' arguments and 'weak' arguments. 'Strong' arguments must be both important and directly related to the question. 'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the question and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspects of the question. Each question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Can the total ban on dance bars across a State be justified?
Arguments:
I. Yes, running of dance bars gives scope for various illegal and criminal activities.
II. No, the livelihood of the families of bar-girls is totally dependent on the dance bars.
1. if only argument I is strong. 2. if only argument II is strong. 3. if either argument I or II is strong. 4. if neither argument I nor II is strong. 5. if both arguments I and II are strong. Answer : ( 3 )
Question : Directions: In making decisions about important question, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between 'strong' arguments and 'weak' arguments. 'Strong' arguments must be both important and directly related to the question. 'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the question and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspects of the question. Each question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Should the top officials and politicians detained by the law enforcement agencies be given special treatment in jails while under-trial?
Arguments:
I. No, there is no such need for any special treatment, they should be treated like all other detainees.
II. Yes, it is necessary to take care of their special security requirements.
1. if only argument I is strong. 2. if only argument II is strong. 3. if either argument I or II is strong. 4. if neither argument I nor II is strong. 5. if both arguments I and II are strong. Answer : ( 3 )
Question : Directions: In making decisions about important question, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between 'strong' arguments and 'weak' arguments. 'Strong' arguments must be both important and directly related to the question. 'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the question and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspects of the question. Each question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Should stricter discipline be imposed upon all the children by parents and teachers in view of the increasing
criminal cases among the youth?
Arguments:
I. Yes, too much freedom to the children is leading to such cases of crime.
II. No, freedom to the children is necessary in the changing social scenario.
1. if only argument I is strong. 2. if only argument II is strong. 3. if either argument I or II is strong. 4. if neither argument I nor II is strong. 5. if both arguments I and II are strong. Answer : ( 3 )
Question : Directions: In making decisions about important question, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between 'strong' arguments and 'weak' arguments. 'Strong' arguments must be both important and directly related to the question. 'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the question and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspects of the question. Each question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Should the gender-reassignment surgeries be legally permitted?
Arguments:
I. Yes, it is the genuine need of the transsexuals.
II. No, people will take disadvantage of the facility since it is difficult to judge the genuineness of the requirement.
1. if only argument I is strong. 2. if only argument II is strong. 3. if either argument I or II is strong. 4. if neither argument I nor II is strong. 5. if both arguments I and II are strong. Answer : ( 2 )

MARKETING RELATED QUESTIONS FOR SBI PO EXAM

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For each of the following does not statements please choose the correct alternative:
Q.1. The following does not represent a market situation:
(A) A bank run dispensary located in its staff quarters
(B) A fund raising chairity show for the members of an NGO
(C) A meditation camp of a religious organisation conducted for its members
(D) A stall distributing kada prasad in a gurudwara.
(E) None of these
Ans-(D)
Q.2. The markets are grouped into different types based on the geographical area, location of market palace , product,nature of transaction, and volume of the transaction :
In the above statement the following is not correct:
(A) Nature of transaction
(B) Geographical area
(C) Location of marketplace
(D) Volume of transaction
(E) None of these
Ans-(C)
Q.3. The following offering is not a service :
(A) Fixed deposit receipt
(B) Postage stamp
(C) Gift coupon of a chain store
(D) Insurance Policy
Ans-(C)
Q.4. The act of obtaining a desired object from someone by offering something in return is called as a (n)....
(A) Transaction (B) Exchange (C) Relationship (D) Value Ans-(B)
Q.5. Economists use the term......to refer to a collection of buyers and sellers who transact in a particular product class :
(A) Customer (B) Market (C) Experience (D) None of these
Ans-(B).
Q.6. Out of the items mentioned below,......is not a product:
(A) Lecture by Shri Sudhansu Maharaj
(B) Simla
(C) Visit to Bank's London office
(D) None of these
Ans-(C)
Q.7. A product line is a group of related products that function in a similar manner, are sold to the same customer groups, and marketed through the same type of outlets :
(A) Group (B) Line (C) Category (D) Market
Ans- (B)
Q.8. Goods that are typically bought by a consumer based on a comparison of suitability, quality, price,and style are called.....goods:
(A) Industrial (B) Speciality (C) Shopping (D) Convenience
Ans-(C)
Q.9. Out of the following,.....is not one of the three levels of a product :
(A) Core (B) Augmented (C) Actual (D) Fragmented
Ans-(D)
Q.10. Out of the following,.....is not an objective of pricing :
(A) Profit
(B) Stabilising demand and sales of the product
(C) Improvement in product quality
(D) Expansion of business
Ans-(D).

Q.11. Abank has a special product for senior citizens which provides cheque book on saving account with customer name on chaque book, free of cost debit card with over draft facility of rs 15,000, a special pouch for holding passbook, cheque book and debit card, facility for withdrawal and deposites at any branch of the bank,free of cost remittances to any branch of the bank, and free of cost remittances to any branch of another bank covered under RTGS facility. Which of the following is the core product in this offering ?

(A) Overdraft

(B) Remittances

(C) Saving account

(D) None of these

Ans : (C).
Q.12. Of the following pricing methods,......is not based on competitors pricing :

(A) English Auction

(B) Sealed--Bid Auction

(C) Group Pricing

(D) None of these

Ans : (C)
Q.13. Of the following pricing strategies,......is not ideal for new products :

(A) Market-Skimming

(B) Discriminatory Pricing

(C)Promotional Pricing

(D) None of these

Ans: (B)
Q.14.A...discount is offered by the seller to intermediary who performs functionslike selling, storing and record keeping :

(A) Quantity

(B) Trade

(C) Cash

(D) Seasonal

Ans : (B)
Q.15. In market skimming pricing strategy :

(A) Initially price is lower and then it is increased

(B) Initially price is higher and then it is reduced

(C) Intial price is high and is maintained high

(D) None of these

Ans : (B)
Q.16. Bank of Mathura is offering 1% higher interest rate on fixed diposite to senior citizens of 60 years and above. It is practising...... :

(A) Promotional pricing

(B) Psychological pricing

(C) Segmental pricing

(D) Product mix pricing

Ans : (C)
Q.17. with....pricing, the products are priced below list price (or even below cost)for a temporary period to create buying urgency :

(A) Reference

(B) By-product

(C) Promotional

(D) Market penetration

Ans : (C)
Q.18. Of the following pricing methods,....is not cost-based method.

(A) Value pricing

(B) Target-return pricing

(C) Mark-up Pricing

(D) Marginal cost pricing

Ans : (A).

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