This is Set 21 of 60 in the smartvidya question bank on Teaching Aptitude (UGC NET Paper 1, Unit I). Part III: Factors affecting teaching. This set covers Instructional facilities, learning environment, class size and physical conditions.
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Set 21: Factors Affecting Teaching: Support Material and Environment
1. Which of the following is a factor of the learning environment?
(a) Lighting, ventilation and seating arrangement of the classroom
(b) The teacher's qualifications
(c) The learner's heredity
(d) The learner's intelligence
Ans. (a) Lighting, ventilation and seating arrangement of the classroom — Explanation: Physical conditions of the classroom affect comfort, attention and learning. [Ref: Learning environment]
2. Inadequate lighting and ventilation in a classroom mainly lead to
(a) fatigue and loss of attention
(b) higher motivation
(c) better concentration
(d) increased intelligence
Ans. (a) fatigue and loss of attention — Explanation: Poor physical conditions cause discomfort and tiredness, reducing learning. [Ref: Learning environment]
3. A very large class size affects teaching mainly because
(a) evaluation becomes more accurate
(b) learning always improves
(c) individual attention and interaction become difficult
(d) discipline becomes easier
Ans. (c) individual attention and interaction become difficult — Explanation: In large classes the teacher has less time for each learner and fewer chances for participation. [Ref: Class size and teaching]
4. Under the RTE Act, 2009, the pupil–teacher ratio prescribed for primary classes is
(a) 50:1
(b) 45:1
(c) 30:1
(d) 40:1
Ans. (c) 30:1 — Explanation: The Schedule to the RTE Act prescribes a pupil–teacher ratio of 30:1 at the primary stage and 35:1 at the upper primary stage. [Ref: RTE Act 2009, Schedule]
5. Instructional support materials include
(a) salary bills
(b) textbooks, workbooks, teaching aids and digital resources
(c) school uniforms
(d) attendance registers
Ans. (b) textbooks, workbooks, teaching aids and digital resources — Explanation: These materials help present and reinforce content. [Ref: Teaching support materials]
6. A library supports teaching mainly by
(a) conducting examinations
(b) storing old furniture
(c) replacing teachers
(d) providing resources for reference, self-study and enrichment
Ans. (d) providing resources for reference, self-study and enrichment — Explanation: Libraries extend learning beyond textbooks and encourage independent study. [Ref: Teaching support materials]
7. The availability of laboratories mainly helps in
(a) avoiding practical work
(b) memorising definitions
(c) learning through experiments and direct experience
(d) reducing the syllabus
Ans. (c) learning through experiments and direct experience — Explanation: Laboratories provide hands-on experience, supporting understanding of scientific principles. [Ref: Teaching support materials]
8. A "print-rich environment" in primary classrooms means
(a) having a printing press in school
(b) printing many question papers
(c) using only printed textbooks for teaching
(d) displaying charts, labels, books and children's work to promote reading
Ans. (d) displaying charts, labels, books and children's work to promote reading — Explanation: Exposure to print in the surroundings supports early literacy. [Ref: Early literacy]
9. Seating students in a semi-circle or U-shape is most suitable for
(a) lecture to 200 students
(b) individual examination
(c) discussion and interaction
(d) silent reading only
Ans. (c) discussion and interaction — Explanation: Such seating allows students to see each other and the teacher, encouraging discussion. [Ref: Classroom arrangement]
10. Noise from outside the classroom is an example of
(a) physical (environmental) barrier to learning
(b) semantic barrier
(c) cultural barrier
(d) psychological barrier
Ans. (a) physical (environmental) barrier to learning — Explanation: External noise is a physical disturbance that hinders communication and attention. [Ref: Barriers to communication]
11. Which of the following institutional factors supports effective teaching?
(a) Frequent transfers of teachers
(b) A supportive principal and collaborative colleagues
(c) Lack of resources
(d) Excessive administrative work for teachers
Ans. (b) A supportive principal and collaborative colleagues — Explanation: Leadership and collegial support create a positive environment for teaching. [Ref: Institutional factors]
12. The term "learning environment" includes
(a) only the playground
(b) only the school building
(c) physical, social and psychological conditions in which learning takes place
(d) only the books
Ans. (c) physical, social and psychological conditions in which learning takes place — Explanation: Learning environments include physical settings, relationships and the emotional climate. [Ref: Learning environment]
13. Overcrowded syllabi affect teaching mainly by
(a) improving learning depth
(b) reducing examination pressure
(c) giving more time for activities
(d) pressuring teachers to rush and reducing depth of understanding
Ans. (d) pressuring teachers to rush and reducing depth of understanding — Explanation: When too much content must be covered, teachers resort to lecturing and rote learning. [Ref: Curriculum load]
14. The report "Learning without Burden" (1993) was prepared by a committee headed by
(a) Prof. Yash Pal
(b) Dr. D.S. Kothari
(c) Dr. K. Kasturirangan
(d) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
Ans. (a) Prof. Yash Pal — Explanation: The Yash Pal Committee examined the burden of school bags and curriculum on children. [Ref: Yash Pal Committee (1993)]
15. A positive classroom climate is characterised by
(a) mutual respect, trust and encouragement
(b) favouritism
(c) silence enforced by punishment
(d) fear and competition
Ans. (a) mutual respect, trust and encouragement — Explanation: A positive climate promotes participation and motivation. [Ref: Classroom climate]
16. Which factor is outside the teacher's direct control but still affects teaching?
(a) Choice of examples in class
(b) Government policies and examination systems
(c) Use of questions
(d) Lesson planning
Ans. (b) Government policies and examination systems — Explanation: Policies and examination systems are set by authorities but influence how teachers teach. [Ref: Factors affecting teaching]
17. Textbooks support teaching best when they are
(a) very bulky and difficult
(b) full of errors
(c) well-organised, accurate and suited to learners' level
(d) unrelated to the curriculum
Ans. (c) well-organised, accurate and suited to learners' level — Explanation: Good textbooks provide reliable, level-appropriate content. [Ref: Teaching support materials]
18. Availability of ICT infrastructure, such as computers and internet, mainly helps teachers to
(a) avoid preparing lessons
(b) eliminate the need for teachers
(c) reduce students' activity
(d) access resources and use interactive and multimedia teaching
Ans. (d) access resources and use interactive and multimedia teaching — Explanation: ICT broadens access to content and enables interactive learning. [Ref: ICT in education]
19. The "hidden curriculum" refers to
(a) the syllabus not yet published
(b) content removed from the textbook
(c) a secret syllabus given to toppers
(d) values, attitudes and norms learnt implicitly through school life
Ans. (d) values, attitudes and norms learnt implicitly through school life — Explanation: Philip Jackson used the term for the unwritten lessons students learn from school routines and relationships. [Ref: Jackson (1968), hidden curriculum]
20. Which of the following is an example of the hidden curriculum?
(a) Learning the dates of historical events
(b) Learning punctuality from the school bell system
(c) Learning the parts of a plant
(d) Learning the formula for area of a circle
Ans. (b) Learning punctuality from the school bell system — Explanation: Habits like punctuality and obedience are learnt implicitly from school routines. [Ref: Hidden curriculum]
21. The school's relationship with parents and the community affects teaching because
(a) parents should never visit school
(b) it has no effect on learning
(c) community involvement disrupts teaching
(d) cooperation improves attendance, support and learning
Ans. (d) cooperation improves attendance, support and learning — Explanation: Home–school partnership supports learners' motivation and progress. [Ref: School–community relationship]
22. Time of the day can affect learning because
(a) learning is best only at night
(b) learners' alertness and fatigue vary through the day
(c) only the teacher's mood changes
(d) time has no effect on learning
Ans. (b) learners' alertness and fatigue vary through the day — Explanation: Difficult subjects are often scheduled when learners are most alert. [Ref: Timetable and learning]
23. Which of the following represents a socio-cultural factor affecting teaching?
(a) Language spoken at home
(b) Size of the blackboard
(c) Classroom temperature
(d) Number of windows
Ans. (a) Language spoken at home — Explanation: Home language and culture influence understanding and communication in class. [Ref: Socio-cultural factors]
24. The best way to reduce the effect of a poor physical environment is to
(a) punish students for inattention
(b) improve facilities and use active, engaging methods
(c) increase homework
(d) cancel classes
Ans. (b) improve facilities and use active, engaging methods — Explanation: Improving conditions and engaging learners help counter environmental limitations. [Ref: Learning environment]
25. Availability of teaching–learning materials in the mother tongue mainly helps learners
(a) learn more slowly
(b) avoid reading
(c) forget their home language
(d) understand concepts better in the early years
Ans. (d) understand concepts better in the early years — Explanation: Learning in a familiar language supports comprehension, as stressed by NEP 2020. [Ref: NEP 2020, medium of instruction]
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