This is Set 34 of 60 in the smartvidya question bank on Teaching Aptitude (UGC NET Paper 1, Unit I). Part V: Teaching support systems. This set covers Chalkboard, charts, models, flannel board and other traditional aids.
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Set 34: Traditional Teaching Aids
1. Teaching aids are used mainly to
(a) fill classroom walls
(b) make learning concrete, interesting and effective
(c) replace the teacher completely
(d) reduce the syllabus
Ans. (b) make learning concrete, interesting and effective — Explanation: Aids appeal to the senses, clarify concepts and hold attention. [Ref: Teaching aids]
2. The chalkboard is considered the most common teaching aid because it is
(a) expensive and complex
(b) simple, inexpensive and always available
(c) available only in universities
(d) used only for drawing
Ans. (b) simple, inexpensive and always available — Explanation: The chalkboard needs no electricity and can be used for writing, drawing and summaries. [Ref: Chalkboard]
3. While writing on the chalkboard, a teacher should
(a) write legibly and stand so as not to block students' view
(b) cover the entire board randomly
(c) write very small
(d) write with the back to the class throughout
Ans. (a) write legibly and stand so as not to block students' view — Explanation: Legible writing and proper positioning ensure all students can see. [Ref: Chalkboard]
4. A flannel board is used for
(a) recording audio
(b) writing with chalk only
(c) displaying cut-outs that stick to the flannel surface and can be moved
(d) projecting films
Ans. (c) displaying cut-outs that stick to the flannel surface and can be moved — Explanation: Flannel-backed pictures and letters can be arranged and rearranged during teaching. [Ref: Flannel board]
5. Charts, maps and graphs are examples of
(a) visual aids
(b) audio-visual aids
(c) audio aids
(d) projected aids
Ans. (a) visual aids — Explanation: They appeal only to the sense of sight. [Ref: Classification of teaching aids]
6. A model is useful when
(a) learners are blind
(b) no explanation is needed
(c) the real object is too large, too small or not available
(d) the object is easily available in the classroom
Ans. (c) the real object is too large, too small or not available — Explanation: Models represent real objects in a convenient size, such as a model of the solar system or the heart. [Ref: Models]
7. A specimen is
(a) a video of an object
(b) a three-dimensional replica
(c) a drawing of an object
(d) a real object or a sample of it, such as a preserved plant or insect
Ans. (d) a real object or a sample of it, such as a preserved plant or insect — Explanation: Specimens give direct experience of real objects. [Ref: Specimens]
8. A diorama is
(a) a type of chart
(b) a sound recording
(c) a written report
(d) a three-dimensional scene with models set against a background
Ans. (d) a three-dimensional scene with models set against a background — Explanation: Dioramas show realistic scenes, such as wildlife habitats, in a museum display. [Ref: Diorama]
9. Flash cards are most useful for
(a) long explanations
(b) field trips
(c) experiments
(d) quick drill and recall of words, numbers or facts
Ans. (d) quick drill and recall of words, numbers or facts — Explanation: Flash cards show short items briefly and are used for practice and revision. [Ref: Flash cards]
10. A bulletin board in a classroom is mainly used for
(a) projecting slides
(b) displaying notices, pictures and students' work
(c) recording attendance
(d) storing books
Ans. (b) displaying notices, pictures and students' work — Explanation: Bulletin boards share information and motivate students by displaying their work. [Ref: Bulletin board]
11. Which of the following is a non-projected visual aid?
(a) Overhead projector transparency
(b) Slide
(c) Chart
(d) Film strip
Ans. (c) Chart — Explanation: Charts are seen directly without projection; slides and transparencies require projectors. [Ref: Classification of teaching aids]
12. A teaching aid is effective only when
(a) it is relevant to the objectives and used at the right time
(b) it replaces explanation
(c) it is displayed throughout the lesson whether needed or not
(d) it is costly
Ans. (a) it is relevant to the objectives and used at the right time — Explanation: Aids must be purposeful and integrated with teaching. [Ref: Use of teaching aids]
13. Improvised teaching aids are
(a) aids that cannot be used in class
(b) digital aids only
(c) low-cost aids made by teachers and students from locally available materials
(d) imported aids
Ans. (c) low-cost aids made by teachers and students from locally available materials — Explanation: Improvised aids are inexpensive and encourage creativity. [Ref: Improvised teaching aids]
14. A globe is a better aid than a flat map for showing
(a) details of a city street
(b) a building plan
(c) the true shape of the earth and relative positions of continents
(d) a railway timetable
Ans. (c) the true shape of the earth and relative positions of continents — Explanation: The globe represents the spherical earth without the distortion of flat maps. [Ref: Maps and globes]
15. A pictorial chart showing the stages in the life cycle of a frog is an example of a
(a) map
(b) flow or sequence chart
(c) organisation chart
(d) tabular chart
Ans. (b) flow or sequence chart — Explanation: Flow charts show steps or stages in a sequence. [Ref: Charts]
16. Puppets are useful teaching aids especially for
(a) university research
(b) statistical calculation
(c) laboratory analysis
(d) young children, for storytelling and drama
Ans. (d) young children, for storytelling and drama — Explanation: Puppets attract children and make stories lively. [Ref: Puppets]
17. The use of real objects in teaching provides
(a) only abstract ideas
(b) no learning
(c) purely verbal learning
(d) direct experience to learners
Ans. (d) direct experience to learners — Explanation: Real objects allow learners to see, touch and examine, giving first-hand experience. [Ref: Real objects]
18. Which teaching aid is most suitable for showing the comparison of rainfall in different months?
(a) Bar graph
(b) Flannel board story
(c) Specimen
(d) Puppet
Ans. (a) Bar graph — Explanation: Graphs present numerical data visually for easy comparison. [Ref: Graphs]
19. Overuse of teaching aids may
(a) reduce cost
(b) replace the curriculum
(c) always improve learning
(d) distract learners from the main concept
Ans. (d) distract learners from the main concept — Explanation: Too many aids can confuse and divert attention. [Ref: Use of teaching aids]
20. The textbook is classified as a
(a) real object
(b) audio aid
(c) printed (verbal) material
(d) projected aid
Ans. (c) printed (verbal) material — Explanation: Textbooks present content through printed words and pictures. [Ref: Teaching materials]
21. A white board differs from a chalkboard in that it
(a) is used only for drawing
(b) uses markers and produces no chalk dust
(c) requires a projector
(d) cannot be erased
Ans. (b) uses markers and produces no chalk dust — Explanation: White boards are cleaner and suitable where chalk dust is a problem. [Ref: Boards in classrooms]
22. The main function of a teaching aid is to
(a) decorate the classroom
(b) supplement, not replace, the teacher's explanation
(c) replace the teacher
(d) entertain students without any purpose
Ans. (b) supplement, not replace, the teacher's explanation — Explanation: Aids support and enrich teaching but cannot substitute for the teacher. [Ref: Use of teaching aids]
23. A cut-away model is useful for showing
(a) the internal parts of an object, such as an engine
(b) the weight of an object
(c) the sound of an object
(d) the colour of an object
Ans. (a) the internal parts of an object, such as an engine — Explanation: Part of the outer surface is removed to reveal the inside structure. [Ref: Models]
24. A teacher uses a newspaper clipping in a social studies lesson. This is an example of
(a) an audio aid
(b) a specimen
(c) a projected aid
(d) using a current, real-world printed resource
Ans. (d) using a current, real-world printed resource — Explanation: Newspapers bring current events and real examples into the classroom. [Ref: Teaching materials]
25. Mock-ups differ from models in that mock-ups
(a) are simplified working replicas that emphasise how something operates
(b) are always smaller than the object
(c) are only two-dimensional
(d) cannot be handled
Ans. (a) are simplified working replicas that emphasise how something operates — Explanation: Mock-ups highlight functional aspects, such as a cockpit used for training. [Ref: Mock-ups]
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