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 General Awareness MCQs For Odisha B.Ed Entrance Exam
- What is the objective of the “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao” Abhiyan?
A) To enhance the sex ratio and status of the girl child
B) To promote higher education for girls
C) To improve sanitation in schools
D) To provide scholarships to girls from disadvantaged backgrounds
Ans. A) To enhance the sex ratio and status of the girl child - What is the main focus of the Swachh Vidyalaya Initiative (SVI)?
A) Providing scholarships to girls
B) Improving school infrastructure
C) Promoting sports in schools
D) Enhancing teacher training programs
Ans. B) Improving school infrastructure - Which initiative aims to provide residential and schooling facilities up to Class XII for girls from disadvantaged groups?
A) National Scheme of Incentive to Girls for Secondary Education (NSIGSE)
B) Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV)
C) Rani Laxmibai Atma Raksha Prashikshan
D) CBSE Single Girl Child Merit Scholarship
Ans. B) Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV) - What is the incentive amount provided under the National Scheme of Incentive to Girls for Secondary Education (NSIGSE)?
A) Rs. 5000
B) Rs. 3000
C) Rs. 2000
D) Rs. 1000
Ans. B) Rs. 3000 - Which initiative focuses on providing self-defense training to girls in government schools?
A) PRAGATI
B) CBSE Single Girl Child Merit Scholarship
C) Rani Laxmibai Atma Raksha Prashikshan
D) SWAYAM PRABHA
Ans. C) Rani Laxmibai Atma Raksha Prashikshan - Who is eligible for the CBSE Single Girl Child Merit Scholarship?
A) Girls from SC/ST communities
B) Girls from economically backward families
C) Girls who are the only child of their parents
D) Girls studying in government-aided schools
Ans. C) Girls who are the only child of their parents - What is the scholarship amount provided under the PRAGATI initiative?
A) Rs. 5000 per annum
B) Rs. 3000 per annum
C) Rs. 50,000 per annum
D) Rs. 36,200 per annum
Ans. C) Rs. 50,000 per annum - How many scholarships are expected to be awarded annually under the PRAGATI initiative?
A) 1000
B) 3000
C) 5000
D) 10,000
Ans. B) 3000 - Which initiative provides scholarships to the only girl child in a family pursuing post-graduate education?
A) CBSE Single Girl Child Merit Scholarship
B) PRAGATI
C) Post Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child
D) National Scheme of Incentive to Girls for Secondary Education (NSIGSE)
Ans. C) Post Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child - What is the scholarship amount provided under the Post Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child?
A) Rs. 5000 per annum
B) Rs. 3000 per annum
C) Rs. 50,000 per annum
D) Rs. 36,200 per annum
Ans. D) Rs. 36,200 per annum - What is the primary mandate of the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE)?
a) Conducting research in various branches of school education
b) Coordinating and monitoring teacher education nationally
c) Formulating pre-service and in-service training programs for teachers
d) Developing curriculum and learning materials for schools
Ans. b) Coordinating and monitoring teacher education nationally - Which act led to the establishment of the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE)?
a) National Council for Teacher Education Act, 1993
b) Indian Education Commission Report, 1964-66
c) Societies Registration Act, 1860
d) National Policy on Education, 1986
Ans. a) National Council for Teacher Education Act, 1993 - What is the role of NCERT in teacher education?
a) Regulating standards of teacher education institutions
b) Developing schemes for teacher development programs
c) Coordinating and monitoring teacher education nationally
d) Formulating pre-service and in-service training programs for teachers
Ans. d) Formulating pre-service and in-service training programs for teachers - Which organization publishes textbooks, teachers’ guides, and supplementary educational materials?
a) National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE)
b) National Council of Education Research and Training (NCERT)
c) State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT)
d) State Board of Teacher Education (SBTE)
Ans. b) National Council of Education Research and Training (NCERT) - What is the main focus of NCERT’s research activities?
a) Secondary school education
b) Teacher education
c) Higher education
d) Adult education
Ans. a) Secondary school education - Which agency organizes extension services for institutions, organizations, and agencies engaged in educational reconstructions?
a) NCTE
b) NCERT
c) SCERT
d) DIET
Ans. b) NCERT - What is the role of NCTE in laying down guidelines for recognized institutions?
a) Setting minimum eligibility criteria for admission
b) Recommending financial assistance for conducting research
c) Developing curriculum and instruction systems
d) Coordinating professional development programs
Ans. a) Setting minimum eligibility criteria for admission - Which agency takes necessary steps to restrict the commercialization of teacher education?
a) NCERT
b) NCTE
c) SCERT
d) DIET
Ans. b) NCTE - Which organization colludes with international organizations for educational collaboration?
a) NCTE
b) NCERT
c) SCERT
d) DIET
Ans. b) NCERT - What is one of the primary responsibilities of NCERT in terms of examination?
a) Conducting examinations for schools nationwide
b) Developing new techniques for setting better examination papers
c) Training examiners for conducting examinations
d) Setting guidelines for examiners
Ans. b) Developing new techniques for setting better examination papers - What is the name of our galaxy?
(a) Andromeda
(b) Milky Way
(c) Orion
(d) Sagittarius
Ans: (b) Milky Way - How is the Milky Way galaxy structured?
(a) Spherical with no distinct features
(b) Elliptical with spiral arms
(c) Disc-shaped with spiral arms and a central bulge
(d) Triangular with irregular edges
Ans: (c) Disc-shaped with spiral arms and a central bulge - How many planets are there in the solar system?
(a) 7
(b) 8
(c) 9
(d) 10
Ans: (b) 8 - What are the two main types of motion exhibited by planets in the solar system?
(a). Linear and circular
(b) Rotational and revolutionary
(c) Orbital and radial
(d) Spiral and elliptical
Ans: (b) Rotational and revolutionary - What is the age of the solar system?
(a) 1 million years
(b) 4.5 billion years
(c). 10 billion years
(d)100 billion years
Ans: (b) 4.5 billion years - What is the name of the largest planet in the solar system?
(a) Mercury
(b) Venus
(c) Earth
(d) Jupiter
Ans: D. Jupiter - What is the most abundant gas in the Earth’s atmosphere?
(a) Oxygen
(b). Nitrogen
(c) Argon
(d) Carbon dioxide
Ans: (b) Nitrogen - What percentage of the Earth’s atmosphere is composed of oxygen?
(a) 78.09%
(b) 20.95%
(c) 0.93%
(d) 0.03%
Ans: (b) 20.95% - Which gas is required by plants for the process of photosynthesis?
(a)Oxygen
(b)Nitrogen
(c) Carbon dioxide
(d) Argon
Ans: (c) Carbon dioxide - What is the role of water vapor in the Earth’s atmosphere?
(a)It is a greenhouse gas.
(b). It is necessary for respiration.
(c) It absorbs UV radiation.
(d) It is required for welding purposes.
Ans: (a) It is a greenhouse gas
