Preparing for the Odisha B.Ed Entrance Exam requires a thorough understanding of education concepts and general awareness. Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) form a significant part of the exam. Here, we present the top 30 MCQs to help you ace your preparation.
Top 30 Education & General Awareness MCQs For Odisha B.Ed Entrance Exam
Q1. What is the primary function of the ozone layer in the Earth’s atmosphere?
(a) Absorbing ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun
(b) Generating oxygen for plants to perform photosynthesis
(c) Regulating the Earth’s temperature
(d) Blocking cosmic rays from reaching the surface
Ans: (a) Absorbing ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun
Q2. Which of the following is an example of a renewable energy source?
(a)Natural gas
(b)Coal
(c) Solar power
(d)Nuclear power
Ans: (c) Solar power
Q3. What is the boiling point of water at sea level?
(a) 0 degrees Celsius
(b)100 degrees Celsius
(c) 212 degrees Fahrenheit
(d)273 Kelvin
Ans: (b) 100 degrees Celsius
Q4. Which of the following is NOT a component of air?
(a) Oxygen
(b)Nitrogen
(c)Carbon dioxide
(d)Chlorine
Ans: (b) Chlorine
Q5. Which of the following statements about gravity is true?
(a) Gravity is stronger on Earth than on the Moon.
(b) Gravity is a repulsive force.
(c)Gravity only affects objects with mass.
(d)Gravity is a form of electromagnetic radiation.
Ans: (a) Gravity is stronger on Earth than on the Moon.
Q6. Which gas is safe and an effective extinguisher for all confined fires?
(a)Nitrogen dioxide
(b)Carbon dioxide
(c)Sulphur dioxide
(d)Nitrous Oxide
Ans: (b) Carbon dioxide
Q7. Which one of the following waves are used by the common TV remote control?
(a)Radio waves
(b) Lasers
(c) Infrared waves
(d) Ultrasonic waves
Ans: (c) Infrared waves
Q8. Given below are the psychological manifestations of noise pollution.
(i) Constriction of blood vessels
(ii) Increase in the rate of heartbeat
(iii) Digestive spasms
(iv) Dilation of the pupil of the eye
Select the correct options:
(a) (i) and (ii) are correct
(b). (i) and (iii) are correct
(c) (ii) and (iv) are correct
(d). (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv) are correct
Ans: D. (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv) are correct
Q9. Which one of the following elements the drum of a Photostat machine is made up of:
(a) Aluminium
(b) Selenium
(c) Barium
(d) Caesium
Ans: (b) Selenium
Q10. If we say the child has an IQ of 100, what does this mean?
(a) The performance of the child is below average.
(b)he performance of the child is above average.
(c)The mental age of the child is equal to his actual age.
(d)The performance of the child cannot be better.
Ans. (c) The mental age of the child is equal to his actual age.
Q11. Which bacteria are responsible for the formation of curd?
(a) Lactic acid bacteria
(b) Lactobacillus Acidophillus
(c) Lactobacillus aureus
(d) Bacillus radicicola
Ans: (b)Lactobacillus Acidophillus
Q12. Which one of the following bacteria present in the soil produces a peculiar smell if it rains on parched soil?
(a) Streptomycetes
(b) Staphymycetes
(c) Diplomycetes
(d) Micrococcus
Ans: Ans: (a) Streptomycetes
Q13. In poorly ventilated buildings which one of the following inert gases can be accumulated?
(a) Helium
(b) Neon
(c) Argon
(d) Radon
Ans: Ans: D. Radon
Q13. Honey is sweeter than cane sugar or corn syrup. Which one of the following carbon sugars is responsible for this?
(a) Dextrose
(b) Levulose
(c) Sucrose
(d) Fructose
Ans: (b) Levulose
Q14. Which one of the following statements is incorrect about laser?
(a) It is a technique for producing intense beams of light, ultraviolet or infrared radiation of dfferent wavelength.
(b) Even the diamond laser beam can drill a hole.
(c) A variety of lasers have been made from solids like ruby crystal and semi-conducting materials, liquids, and gases.
(d)All waves in laser, travel in phase.
Ans: (a) It is a technique for producing intense beams of light, ultraviolet or infrared radiation of different wavelength
Q15. Which of the following is an example of a physical change?
(a) Burning wood
(b) Rusting of iron
(c) Boiling water
(d) Baking a cake
Ans: (c) Boiling water
Q16. Who chaired the National Education Commission, also known as the Kothari Commission?
A. Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
B. Daulat Singh Kothari
C. Acharya Narendra Deva
D. Dr. A. Lakshmanswami Mudaliar
Answer: B. Daulat Singh Kothari
Q17. Which commission focused on education and national development in India?
A. Radhakrishnan Commission
B. Kothari Commission
C. Acharya Narendra Deva Committee
D. Mudaliar Commission
Answer: B. Kothari Commission
Q18.When was the National Policy on Education introduced in India?
A. 1948
B. 1964
C. 1985
D. 1986
Answer: D. 1986
Q19. Who chaired the Knowledge Commission, also known as the National Knowledge Commission?
A. Manmohan Singh
B. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
C. Narendra Modi
D. Rajiv Gandhi
Answer: A. Manmohan Singh
Q20. Which regulatory authority for higher education was recommended by the National Knowledge Commission?
A. UGC
B. AICTE
C. IRAHE
D. HECI
Answer: C. IRAHE
Q21. Which commission recommended the establishment of the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)?
A. Radhakrishnan Commission
B. Kothari Commission
C. Knowledge Commission
D. National Policy on Education Commission
Answer: D. National Policy on Education Commission
Q22. What is the main objective of the New Education Policy 2020 (NEP)?
A. To increase exam pressure on students
B. To emphasize creativity and innovation in education
C. To reduce the number of schools in rural areas
D. To decrease the duration of graduation courses
Answer: B. To emphasize creativity and innovation in education
Q23. Under NEP 2020, what structure replaces the previous 10+2 board examination system?
A. 5+3+3+4
B. 6+4+4+2
C. 4+4+4+4
D. 3+3+3+3
Answer: A. 5+3+3+4
Q24. At which level does vocational training begin under NEP 2020?
A. Middle school (Class 6 to 8)
B. High school (Class 9 to 12)
C. Pre-school (Up to Class 5)
D. Degree (Class 12 onwards)
Answer: A. Middle school (Class 6 to 8)
Q25. According to NEP 2020, from which class can students choose their favorite subjects for specialization?
A. Class 5
B. Class 8
C. Class 10
D. Class 12
Answer: B. Class 8
Q26. What is the duration of all graduation courses under NEP 2020?
A. Three years
B. Four years
C. Five years
D. Six years
Answer: B. Four years
Q27. Which commission recommended the integration of secondary education and higher education by setting up UGC?
A. Kothari Commission
B. Acharya Narendra Deva Committee
C. Mudaliar Commission
D. Radhakrishnan Commission
Answer: D. Radhakrishnan Commission
Q28.Who chaired the National Policy on Education Commission, which introduced the open university system?
A. Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
B. Daulat Singh Kothari
C. Rajiv Gandhi
D. Manmohan Singh
Answer: C. Rajiv Gandhi
Q29. What was the main focus of the Knowledge Commission?
A. Agricultural development
B. Health care reforms
C. Improving higher education and knowledge-intensive sectors
D. Rural development
Answer: C. Improving higher education and knowledge-intensive sectors
Q30. Which commission recommended the creation of approximately 1500 universities by restructuring existing ones?
A. Radhakrishnan Commission
B. Kothari Commission
C. Acharya Narendra Deva Committee
D. Knowledge Commission
Answer: D. Knowledge Commission
