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  • 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