The Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) assesses the eligibility of candidates to teach in schools of Odisha. A crucial section of this exam is Child Development and Pedagogy, which evaluates understanding of child development and the principles of pedagogy. Below are 30 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) designed to help candidates prepare for this section.
Top 30 Child Development and Pedagogy MCQS For OTET Exam
- What is the primary goal of inclusive education?
(a) To separate students with disabilities from those without disabilities
(b) To provide specialized services in separate schools for students with disabilities
(c) To include students with special needs in the same classroom environment as their peers without special needs
(d) To offer exclusive online education for students with disabilities
Answer: c) To include students with special needs in the same classroom environment as their peers without special needs - What does inclusive education promote?
(a) Specialized and segregated learning environments
(b) Integration of all students into regular classroom settings with appropriate support
(c) Exclusive education for students with severe disabilities
(d) Home-based education for students with special needs
Answer: b) Integration of all students into regular classroom settings with appropriate support - Which definition best describes inclusive education according to the article?
(a) Education that is exclusively designed for students with disabilities
(b) Education that separates students based on their abilities
(c) Education where children with and without disabilities participate and learn together in the same classes
(d) Education that only focuses on academic achievements
Answer: c) Education where children with and without disabilities participate and learn together in the same classes - According to the provided definition, inclusive education implies that all young learners should:
(a) Attend special schools with other disabled students
(b) Learn together in common pre-schools and schools with appropriate support services
(c) Be educated at home
(d) Have a completely separate curriculum from their peers
Answer: b) Learn together in common pre-schools and schools with appropriate support services - Which of the following is NOT a benefit of inclusive education mentioned in the article?
(a) Children develop a positive understanding of themselves and others
(b) All children learn in different ways
(c) It ensures that students with special needs are always taught separately
(d) It is every student’s right to be included
Answer: c) It ensures that students with special needs are always taught separately - How does inclusive education benefit students without disabilities?
(a) By keeping them away from students with special needs
(b) By fostering friendship and understanding among all children
(c) By focusing only on academic skills
(d) By providing them with exclusive resources
Answer: b) By fostering friendship and understanding among all children - Which statement is true about the term “impairment”?
(a) It is synonymous with disability
(b) It is a loss of or damage to sensory organs
(c) It refers to the inability to perform daily tasks
(d) It means the same as a handicap
Answer: b) It is a loss of or damage to sensory organs - According to the WHO definition from 1976, a disability exists when:
(a) There is a reduction in functional ability due to impairment
(b) An individual cannot fulfill a normal life
(c) There is no damage to sensory organs
(d) There are no limitations in performing daily tasks
Answer: a) There is a reduction in functional ability due to impairment - What is the primary aim of special education?
(a) To segregate students with disabilities from mainstream education
(b) To ensure that students with disabilities are provided with an environment that allows them to be educated effectively
(c) To educate only those with severe disabilities
(d) To focus solely on academic subjects for students with disabilities
Answer: b) To ensure that students with disabilities are provided with an environment that allows them to be educated effectively - Special education can include which of the following support services?
(a) Physical assistance and therapy
(b) Counseling and psychotherapy
(c) Modified learning environments and assistive learning devices
(d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above - Which program was primarily implemented by the Department of School Education & Literacy to universalize elementary education for all children aged 6-14?
(a) Mid-Day Meal Scheme
(b) Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA-RTE)
(c) Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA)
(d) Samagra Shiksha
Answer: b) Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA-RTE) - What does the Right to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009 mandate?
(a) Free meals for all students
(b) Free and compulsory elementary education for children aged 6-14 years
(c) Compulsory vocational training for all students
(d) Free textbooks for all students
Answer: b) Free and compulsory elementary education for children aged 6-14 years - According to the 2012 amendment of the RTE Act, what educational provision is made for children with multiple and/or severe disabilities?
(a) Special schools
(b) Home based education
(c) Inclusive classrooms
(d) Online education
Answer: b) Home based education - What is the aim of the Inclusive Education for Disabled at Secondary Stage (IEDSS) scheme?
(a) To provide special schools for disabled students
(b) To enable students with disabilities to complete secondary schooling in an inclusive environment
(c) To offer vocational training exclusively for disabled students
(d) To provide financial aid to parents of disabled students
Answer: b) To enable students with disabilities to complete secondary schooling in an inclusive environment - Under Samagra Shiksha, how many Resource Teachers/Special Educators were financially supported in the year 2018-19?
(a) 10,000
(b) 15,909
(c) 25,000
(d) 30,000
Answer: b) 15,909 - What enhanced financial support is provided per child per annum under Samagra Shiksha for CWSN?
(a) Rs. 1000/-
(b) Rs. 2000/-
(c) Rs. 3500/-
(d) Rs. 5000/-
Answer: c) Rs. 3500/- - What is the main objective of the ‘Barkha: A Reading Series for ‘All’’ developed by NCERT?
(a) To provide free textbooks to all children
(b) To promote inclusive education through early reading material
(c) To offer online courses for children
(d) To develop vocational skills in children
Answer: b) To promote inclusive education through early reading material - How is the stipend for girls with special needs provided under Samagra Shiksha?
(a) Through Direct Benefit Transfer
(b) Through school administration
(c) By cheque distribution
(d) In the form of scholarships
Answer: a) Through Direct Benefit Transfer - Which section of the RTE Act emphasizes the education of children with disabilities?
(a) Section 1
(b) Section 2
(c) Section 3 (2)
(d) Section 4
Answer: c) Section 3 (2) - What kind of material is ‘Barkha: A Reading Series for ‘All’’ considered to be?
(a) Vocational training material
(b) Supplementary early reading series
(c) Online education course
(d) Special education textbook
Answer: b) Supplementary early reading series - What was the main programme implemented by the Department of School Education & Literacy, MHRD for universalizing elementary education for all children aged 6-14?
(a) Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
(b) Mid-Day Meal Scheme
(c) Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA-RTE)
(d) Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA)
Answer: c) Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA-RTE) - Which Act mandates free and compulsory elementary education to all children, including CWSN?
(a) The National Education Policy, 2020
(b) The Right to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009
(c) Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995
(d) Education for All Act, 2012
Answer: b) The Right to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009 - What does Section 3 (2) of the RTE Act emphasize?
(a) Free textbooks for all students
(b) Mid-day meals for elementary schools
(c) Elementary education for children with disabilities
(d) Sports facilities for all schools
Answer: c) Elementary education for children with disabilities - What is the purpose of the Inclusive Education for Disabled at Secondary Stage (IEDSS) scheme?
(a) Providing vocational training at the elementary level
(b) Enabling students with disabilities to complete four years of secondary schooling
(c) Offering financial support for higher education
(d) Providing free transportation to schools
Answer: b) Enabling students with disabilities to complete four years of secondary schooling - Under Samagra Shiksha, how many children with special needs (CWSN) were planned to be covered in the year 2018-19?
(a) 10,00,000
(b) 21,00,918
(c) 15,00,000
(d) 25,00,000
Answer: b) 21,00,918 - What is the increased annual support per child under Samagra Shiksha for children with special needs?
(a) Rs. 2500/-
(b) Rs. 3000/-
(c) Rs. 3500/-
(d) Rs. 4000/-
Answer: c) Rs. 3500/- - Which department developed ‘Barkha: A Reading Series for ‘All’’?
(a) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
(b) National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
(c) Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
(d) Ministry of Women and Child Development
Ans: b) National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) - What is a key feature of the digital version of ‘Barkha: A Reading Series for ‘All’’?
(a) Available only in print format
(b) Can be accessed through a single device
(c) Limited to only 10 story booklets
(d) Does not include sign language support
Ans: b) Can be accessed through a single device - Which section of the Teacher’s Handbook on including Children with Autism in Primary Classrooms focuses on building understanding about autism?
(a) Section One
(b) Section Two
(c) Section Three
(d) Section Four
Ans: a) Section One - What provision has been extended to children with severe/multiple disabilities under the Samagra Shiksha scheme?
(a) Free school uniforms
(b) Free transportation to school
(c) Home-based education till class XII
(d) Free meals at school
Ans: c) Home-based education till class XII
