UGC NET – Paper-1 – Teaching Aptitude – MCQs

🟩 Section A: Teaching – Concept, Nature, Objectives

  1. The primary purpose of teaching is to:
    A) Impart knowledge
    B) Facilitate learning
    C) Complete the syllabus
    D) Prepare students for exams
    Answer: B

  2. Which of the following best defines teaching?
    A) One-way communication
    B) Process of imparting facts
    C) Interactive process of facilitating learning
    D) Recitation of text
    Answer: C

  3. The main characteristic of good teaching is:
    A) Covering the syllabus in time
    B) Maintaining discipline in class
    C) Helping learners to learn independently
    D) Giving frequent tests
    Answer: C

  4. Teaching is an art as well as a science because:
    A) It requires intuition and technique
    B) It needs only scientific training
    C) It is about data collection
    D) It cannot be taught
    Answer: A

  5. Teaching involves three key components:
    A) Teacher, Learner, and Evaluation
    B) Teacher, Learner, and Content
    C) Teacher, Curriculum, and Books
    D) Teacher, Parents, and Institution
    Answer: B

  6. Effective teaching requires:
    A) Strict discipline
    B) Good communication and feedback
    C) Memorization
    D) Heavy assignments
    Answer: B

  7. The main focus of teaching is on:
    A) Learner’s behavior and understanding
    B) Teacher’s image
    C) Institutional success
    D) Syllabus completion
    Answer: A

  8. The most important quality of a teacher is:
    A) Punctuality
    B) Compassion and subject mastery
    C) Strictness
    D) Authority
    Answer: B

  9. The term “Andragogy” refers to:
    A) Child education
    B) Adult education
    C) Inclusive education
    D) Digital learning
    Answer: B

  10. According to N.L. Gage, teaching is:
    A) A form of classroom management
    B) An interpersonal influence aimed at changing behavior
    C) Merely a performance
    D) A one-way process
    Answer: B


🟩 Section B: Levels of Teaching

  1. Teaching at the memory level aims at:
    A) Critical thinking
    B) Understanding ideas
    C) Recall and recognition
    D) Logical analysis
    Answer: C

  2. The understanding level of teaching focuses on:
    A) Memorization
    B) Meaning and comprehension
    C) Listing facts
    D) Testing recall
    Answer: B

  3. Reflective level of teaching promotes:
    A) Passive learning
    B) Critical thinking and creativity
    C) Mechanical repetition
    D) Objective-type testing
    Answer: B

  4. Which level of teaching is most useful for advanced learners?
    A) Memory
    B) Understanding
    C) Reflective
    D) All equally
    Answer: C

  5. The lowest level of teaching is:
    A) Reflective
    B) Memory
    C) Understanding
    D) Experimental
    Answer: B

  6. Which sequence is correct?
    A) Reflective → Memory → Understanding
    B) Memory → Understanding → Reflective
    C) Understanding → Reflective → Memory
    D) Reflective → Understanding → Memory
    Answer: B

  7. Reflective level teaching requires:
    A) Rote memory
    B) Reasoning and problem-solving
    C) Drill exercises
    D) Supervision
    Answer: B

  8. The main characteristic of understanding level teaching is:
    A) Logical organization
    B) Memorization of facts
    C) Emotional learning
    D) Obedience
    Answer: A

  9. The reflective level is also known as:
    A) Thoughtful level
    B) Practical level
    C) Beginner’s level
    D) Abstract level
    Answer: A

  10. The most effective teaching level for research and higher education is:
    A) Reflective level
    B) Memory level
    C) Understanding level
    D) Rote level
    Answer: A


🟩 Section C: Learner’s Characteristics

  1. Adolescent learners are characterized by:
    A) Rigid thinking
    B) Intellectual curiosity and emotional instability
    C) Consistent discipline
    D) Lack of motivation
    Answer: B

  2. Adult learners prefer learning that is:
    A) Authority-based
    B) Experience-oriented and relevant
    C) Teacher-directed
    D) Memory-based
    Answer: B

  3. Which of the following is not a learner characteristic?
    A) Emotional maturity
    B) Institutional support
    C) Motivation
    D) Cognitive ability
    Answer: B

  4. According to Knowles, adult learners are:
    A) Passive
    B) Self-directed
    C) Dependent
    D) Unmotivated
    Answer: B

  5. Individual differences refer to:
    A) Equal abilities among students
    B) Variations in abilities and attitudes
    C) Differences in syllabus
    D) Uniformity in achievement
    Answer: B

  6. Learner’s motivation is directly related to:
    A) Examination pressure
    B) Interest and relevance of content
    C) Fear of punishment
    D) Teacher’s strictness
    Answer: B

  7. In teaching-learning process, feedback is important because:
    A) It reduces teacher’s work
    B) It helps in improving learning outcomes
    C) It grades the student
    D) It maintains discipline
    Answer: B

  8. A teacher should handle individual differences by:
    A) Punishing weak learners
    B) Ignoring fast learners
    C) Using differentiated instruction
    D) Conducting surprise tests
    Answer: C

  9. Learning is more effective when:
    A) It is teacher-centered
    B) It is interactive and student-centered
    C) It is lecture-based
    D) It involves repetition
    Answer: B

  10. The most important element in learning is:
    A) Learner’s readiness
    B) Teacher’s qualification
    C) Learning material
    D) Exam system
    Answer: A


🟩 Section D: Factors Affecting Teaching

  1. The most influential factor in teaching effectiveness is:
    A) Class size
    B) Teacher’s attitude and competence
    C) School building
    D) Administrative policies
    Answer: B

  2. Learning environment affects:
    A) Discipline only
    B) Learning outcomes and participation
    C) Only slow learners
    D) Attendance only
    Answer: B

  3. Institutional support includes:
    A) Library and lab facilities
    B) Student motivation
    C) Teaching methods
    D) Peer learning
    Answer: A

  4. Support material in teaching refers to:
    A) Curriculum
    B) Aids and resources used for teaching
    C) Administrative policies
    D) Teacher’s experience
    Answer: B

  5. The most crucial element of classroom climate is:
    A) Fear of authority
    B) Openness and trust
    C) Silence
    D) Supervision
    Answer: B

  6. Teaching effectiveness depends on:
    A) Motivation, method, and environment
    B) Syllabus and exams
    C) Institutional rules
    D) Use of punishment
    Answer: A

  7. The learner-centered approach focuses on:
    A) Teacher’s control
    B) Student’s active participation
    C) Passive listening
    D) Memorization
    Answer: B

  8. Effective teaching requires:
    A) Continuous student feedback
    B) Authoritarian control
    C) Reduced interaction
    D) Emphasis on textbooks
    Answer: A

  9. A democratic classroom promotes:
    A) Competition
    B) Cooperation and open discussion
    C) Strict discipline
    D) Teacher dominance
    Answer: B

  10. In blended learning, teaching occurs:
    A) Entirely online
    B) Entirely offline
    C) Both online and offline
    D) Through correspondence
    Answer: C


🟩 Section E: Methods of Teaching

  1. Lecture method is:
    A) Student-centered
    B) Teacher-centered
    C) ICT-based
    D) Interactive
    Answer: B

  2. Discussion method helps in:
    A) Rote memorization
    B) Developing analytical ability
    C) Maintaining discipline
    D) Completing syllabus
    Answer: B

  3. Problem-solving method develops:
    A) Logical and critical thinking
    B) Rote learning
    C) Physical ability
    D) Memorization
    Answer: A

  4. Project method was propounded by:
    A) John Dewey
    B) Kilpatrick
    C) Bruner
    D) Skinner
    Answer: B

  5. SWAYAM is a platform for:
    A) Distance learning
    B) MOOCs in India
    C) Teacher training only
    D) Offline learning
    Answer: B

  6. The full form of MOOC is:
    A) Multi-Option Online Course
    B) Massive Open Online Course
    C) Modern Organized Open Class
    D) Modular Online Open Curriculum
    Answer: B

  7. Flipped classroom model means:
    A) Learning theory at home, practice in class
    B) Learning in class, revision at home
    C) No classroom interaction
    D) Teacher-only model
    Answer: A

  8. Simulation method is most useful for:
    A) Developing motor skills
    B) Understanding real-life situations
    C) Recalling facts
    D) Reading comprehension
    Answer: B

  9. The best teaching method for large groups is:
    A) Lecture
    B) Project
    C) Laboratory
    D) Discussion
    Answer: A

  10. The primary purpose of learner-centered teaching is:
    A) Authority of teacher
    B) Self-directed learning and participation
    C) Time saving
    D) Examination preparation
    Answer: B

    Subtopics: Teaching Support System & Evaluation Systems

    (Expected Questions for UGC NET Dec 2025)

    Teaching Support System (Traditional, Modern & ICT-based)

    51. Which of the following is not a traditional teaching support system?
    A) Blackboard
    B) Charts and models
    C) Interactive whiteboard
    D) Chalk and duster
    Answer: C
    Explanation: Interactive whiteboard is a modern ICT-based tool.


    52. ICT-based teaching primarily focuses on:
    A) One-way knowledge transmission
    B) Enhancing interaction and accessibility
    C) Eliminating the role of teachers
    D) Replacing traditional evaluation
    Answer: B
    Explanation: ICT enhances interactivity and accessibility for learners.


    53. A blended learning environment integrates:
    A) Only classroom lectures
    B) Traditional and online teaching methods
    C) Only digital platforms
    D) Peer evaluation only
    Answer: B
    Explanation: Blended learning merges face-to-face and ICT-based methods.


    54. Which of the following is a modern teaching aid?
    A) Globe
    B) Slide projector
    C) Overhead projector
    D) Virtual Reality headset
    Answer: D
    Explanation: Virtual Reality (VR) is part of advanced ICT teaching support.


    55. SWAYAM and SWAYAMPRABHA are examples of:
    A) Conventional classroom teaching
    B) ICT-based learning platforms
    C) Traditional teacher aids
    D) Evaluation tools
    Answer: B
    Explanation: Both are ICT initiatives by MHRD for online education.


    56. The term “MOOCs” stands for:
    A) Massive Open Online Courses
    B) Modern Online Offline Courses
    C) Modular Open Organizational Courses
    D) Managed Online Optional Courses
    Answer: A


    57. Smart Classrooms use which type of support system?
    A) Only traditional aids
    B) Only verbal instruction
    C) ICT-based multimedia tools
    D) Peer evaluation
    Answer: C


    58. The primary purpose of a teaching support system is:
    A) To replace teachers
    B) To supplement teaching-learning
    C) To assess examinations
    D) To reduce student interaction
    Answer: B


    59. Which among the following is an example of synchronous learning?
    A) Watching recorded lectures
    B) Real-time video conferencing class
    C) Downloading e-books
    D) Reading PDFs offline
    Answer: B


    60. The major limitation of traditional teaching support systems is:
    A) They are low-cost
    B) They ensure active participation
    C) They lack interactivity and feedback mechanisms
    D) They use visual aids
    Answer: C


    Evaluation Systems: Elements and Types

    61. Evaluation is a process of:
    A) Measurement only
    B) Assigning grades only
    C) Judging the value of learning outcomes
    D) Summarizing performance only
    Answer: C


    62. The three main elements of evaluation are:
    A) Measurement, Assessment, Judgment
    B) Teaching, Learning, Feedback
    C) Test, Grades, Report
    D) Observation, Assignment, Project
    Answer: A


    63. Which of the following is not a type of evaluation?
    A) Formative
    B) Summative
    C) Diagnostic
    D) Comparative
    Answer: D


    64. Formative evaluation is primarily conducted:
    A) After completing the course
    B) Before teaching begins
    C) During the teaching-learning process
    D) During examination only
    Answer: C


    65. Summative evaluation aims to:
    A) Provide feedback during instruction
    B) Certify achievement at the end of a course
    C) Diagnose learning difficulties
    D) Facilitate peer learning
    Answer: B


    66. Diagnostic evaluation helps to:
    A) Assign grades
    B) Identify learning difficulties
    C) Reward good performance
    D) Rank students
    Answer: B


    67. Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) emphasizes:
    A) Periodic tests only
    B) Continuous feedback on scholastic and co-scholastic areas
    C) Only co-curricular evaluation
    D) Traditional grading
    Answer: B


    68. Which of the following is a limitation of traditional evaluation?
    A) It is objective
    B) It includes ICT
    C) It focuses only on summative aspects
    D) It uses formative feedback
    Answer: C


    69. In the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS), students’ performance is evaluated using:
    A) Only final examinations
    B) Credit and Grade Point Average
    C) Only descriptive answers
    D) Written tests only
    Answer: B


    70. CBCS primarily promotes:
    A) Rigid subject choices
    B) Flexible learning and interdisciplinary approach
    C) Single discipline study
    D) Teacher-centric evaluation
    Answer: B


    71. The ‘credit’ in CBCS represents:
    A) Teacher workload
    B) Student attendance
    C) Value assigned to course hours and learning outcomes
    D) Administrative convenience
    Answer: C


    72. CBCS grading pattern usually follows:
    A) 3-point scale
    B) 5-point scale
    C) 7 or 10-point scale
    D) Binary scale
    Answer: C


    Computer-Based Testing (CBT)

    73. Computer-Based Testing is also known as:
    A) Offline evaluation
    B) Digital assessment
    C) Open book test
    D) Peer evaluation
    Answer: B


    74. The main advantage of CBT is:
    A) Manual scoring
    B) Reduced test anxiety
    C) Instant result generation and objectivity
    D) Subjective evaluation
    Answer: C


    75. NTA uses which evaluation system for UGC-NET?
    A) Paper-pen test
    B) Computer-Based Test (CBT)
    C) Open-book test
    D) Hybrid evaluation
    Answer: B


    76. Adaptive testing in CBT means:
    A) All students get the same set of questions
    B) Questions vary according to the candidate’s response
    C) Randomized marking
    D) Manual grading
    Answer: B


    77. One major limitation of CBT is:
    A) Lack of interactivity
    B) Dependence on technical infrastructure
    C) Lack of objectivity
    D) Manual scoring errors
    Answer: B


    78. An example of Computer-Based Assessment platform in India is:
    A) NTA Testing System
    B) Blackboard
    C) Moodle
    D) SWAYAM
    Answer: A


    Innovations in Evaluation Systems

    79. Which of the following represents innovation in evaluation?
    A) Objective type exams
    B) Portfolio-based assessment
    C) Traditional grading
    D) Viva only
    Answer: B


    80. Rubrics are used in evaluation for:
    A) Assigning random marks
    B) Providing transparent scoring criteria
    C) Reducing assessment validity
    D) Simplifying grading to single score
    Answer: B


    81. E-assessment primarily refers to:
    A) Paper-based tests
    B) ICT-based evaluation and grading
    C) Peer teaching
    D) Manual correction
    Answer: B


    82. Which of the following is an example of authentic assessment?
    A) Multiple-choice tests
    B) Real-life project or case study evaluation
    C) Objective test
    D) True/False quiz
    Answer: B


    83. Peer assessment helps in:
    A) Ranking students
    B) Promoting collaborative learning and feedback
    C) Increasing teacher workload
    D) Reducing student participation
    Answer: B


    84. Which of the following innovations is used in MOOC-based evaluation?
    A) Peer grading
    B) Oral test
    C) Classroom quiz only
    D) Final viva
    Answer: A


    85. Learning Analytics is used to:
    A) Record attendance only
    B) Track and improve learner performance through data analysis
    C) Prepare timetables
    D) Monitor teachers
    Answer: B


    86. AI-enabled evaluation tools are used for:
    A) Manual grading
    B) Automated essay scoring and feedback
    C) Human invigilation
    D) Limiting ICT use
    Answer: B


    87. Formative e-assessment differs from summative in that it:
    A) Certifies completion
    B) Aids ongoing improvement and learning feedback
    C) Occurs once at the end
    D) Focuses only on scores
    Answer: B


    88. “Portfolio assessment” is mainly used to assess:
    A) Cognitive recall
    B) Continuous progress and creative output
    C) Objective memory
    D) Final exam result
    Answer: B


    89. Gamified assessment tools are designed to:
    A) Reduce motivation
    B) Increase engagement through game elements
    C) Eliminate ICT
    D) Replace teachers
    Answer: B


    90. Open-book examination primarily assesses:
    A) Memorization
    B) Analytical and application skills
    C) Speed of writing
    D) Recall ability
    Answer: B


    Integrated Conceptual Questions

    91. Which combination best represents a modern teaching and evaluation system?
    A) Blackboard + Written exam
    B) Smartboard + E-assessment
    C) Chalkboard + Oral test
    D) Flashcards + Viva
    Answer: B


    92. Which among the following uses ICT for both teaching and evaluation?
    A) SWAYAM
    B) Whiteboard
    C) Chart
    D) Notice board
    Answer: A


    93. CBCS supports which educational principle?
    A) Teacher-centric rigidity
    B) Learner autonomy and flexibility
    C) Memorization
    D) Uniform curriculum
    Answer: B


    94. Which statement about ICT-based teaching is true?
    A) It is entirely self-paced without any teacher role
    B) It complements traditional teaching through technology
    C) It replaces classroom learning
    D) It ignores learner feedback
    Answer: B


    95. The main advantage of innovations like rubrics and peer assessment is:
    A) Decreased transparency
    B) Enhanced fairness and learner engagement
    C) Reduced objectivity
    D) Limited participation
    Answer: B


    96. Which evaluation type best suits lifelong learning?
    A) Summative
    B) Formative and self-assessment
    C) Oral test
    D) Grading only
    Answer: B


    97. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?
    A) Traditional – SWAYAM
    B) ICT-based – Smartboard
    C) Modern – Blackboard
    D) ICT-based – Chalkboard
    Answer: B


    98. In ICT-supported learning, the teacher acts as:
    A) Controller
    B) Facilitator and guide
    C) Sole knowledge provider
    D) Evaluator only
    Answer: B


    99. Evaluation in higher education now focuses on:
    A) Memory-based testing
    B) Competency and outcome-based assessment
    C) Purely subjective judgment
    D) Final exams only
    Answer: B


    100. The key feature of innovative evaluation systems is:
    A) One-dimensional grading
    B) Continuous, technology-enabled, and feedback-oriented
    C) Manual correction
    D) Elimination of learners’ feedback
    Answer: B

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