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Principles Of Child Development MCQ for Students
01 Which one of the following is the true statement corresponding to Cephalocaudal Principle of child’s development?
02 On the basis of child psychology, which statement is appropriate?
03 The central focus of child psychology is
04 Which of the following is external factor of development?
05 Why is it important for a teacher to know all the aspects of child development?
06 ” Development is a sequential and slow process “, which among the following thinkers is associated with this thought?
07 ” Development is a never ending process ” ……… with which principle of child development can this thought be associated?
08 A mother observes that one of her twins has learnt to walk faster than the other. This difference in learning is related to which principle of devlopment?
09 Sita has learned to eat rice and dal with her hand by seeing another girl doing the same. Which principle of development is it associated with?
10 At lower classes, play-way method of teaching is based on
11 Which of the following is a principle of development?
12 A child coming to pre-school for the first time cries profusely. After 2 years when the same child goes to the primary school for the first time, he does not express his tension by crying rather his shoulder and neck muscles become tense. This change in his behaviour can be explained on the basis of which of the following principles?
13 Which one of the following is not the principle of child devlopment?
14 Development proceeds from ……. to ……
15 The Cephalocudal Principle of development explains how development proceeds from
16 Which of the following is not related to principles of growth and development?
17 Scope of child psychology is
18 In child development
19 Which of the following is a principle of development? ( Principles Of Child Development MCQ )
20 Naresh and Mukesh have same age group. They show difference in social and mental development. It is due to the following principle of development
21 Which one of the following principle is not giving importance to the related factors in the atmosphere of child development?
22 Understanding the principles of development of a child helps a teacher in
23 Scope of study of child development is
24 Which of the following is an internal factor of child development?
25 Which one of the following best describes a teacher’s role?
26 Which one of the following classrooms encourages rich learning?
27 Which one of the following best describes the role of textbooks in the classroom? ( CTET Child Development )
28 The national curriculum framework, 2005 derives its understanding from
29 The children in a class can be considered to be motivated if
30 Which one of the following is the most suitable to improve children’s learning?
31 The discipline which has a significant role in a learning environment is of the kind which helps
32 Which one of the following statements is true about the role of heredity and environment? ( CTET Child Development )
33 Which one of the following statements cannot be attributed to Piaget’s theory?
34 Wich one of the following is not a limitation of the preoperational thought?
35 Play has a significant role in the development of young children for the following reasons, except
36 Which one of the following questions invites children to think critically?
37 Which one of the following options best describes progressive education? ( CTET Child Development )
38 Which one of the following statements about progressive education explains ‘ Education is life itself ‘?
39 Which one of the following can be considered as a contribution of Kohlberg’s theory?
40 The zone of proximal development refers to
41 An androgynous personality ( CTET Child Development )
42 Children acquire gender roles through all of the following, except
43 One of the critiques of standardised tests has been that
44 The theory of multiple intelligence says that
45 Teacher can utilise both assessment for learning and assessment of learning to
46 Which one of the following is related to continuous and comprehensive evaluation?
47 Giftedness in children can be attributed to
48 Children coming from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds need a classroom environment which
49 The intervention needed for creative and talented children in the classroom rests on
50 Which one of the following ways is not a suitable way to help hyperactive children learn?
51 Patterns of divergent thinking identify children, who are
52 Which one of the following does not describe the ways in which a teacher can model problem solving for children in the classroom?
53 Which one of the following is an emotion?
54 A three-year-old child explains that milk is produced by a machine at the milk booth. Which one of the following offers the best explanation of the child’s understanding?

Principles Of Child Development MCQ for Students

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01 Which one of the following is the true statement corresponding to Cephalocaudal Principle of child’s development?

  1. Development is from head to foot
  2. Development is from foot to head
  3. Development is from middle to periphery
  4. None of the above

Option 1 – Development is from head to foot

02 On the basis of child psychology, which statement is appropriate?

  1. All the children are homogeneous
  2. Some children are homogeneous
  3. Some children are unique
  4. Every child is unique

Option 4 – Every child is unique

03 The central focus of child psychology is

  1. good teacher
  2. child
  3. teaching process
  4. school

Option 2 – child

04 Which of the following is external factor of development?

  1. Economic condition
  2. Social condition
  3. Life experiences
  4. All of the above

Option 4 – All of the above

05 Why is it important for a teacher to know all the aspects of child development?

  1. To understand and solve the problems of students
  2. To apply appropriate teaching methodology
  3. To develop proper learning environment for the students
  4. All of the above

Option 5 – All of the above

06 ” Development is a sequential and slow process “, which among the following thinkers is associated with this thought?

  1. Maslow
  2. Skinner
  3. Aristotle
  4. Lovosky

Option 2 – Skinner

07 ” Development is a never ending process ” ……… with which principle of child development can this thought be associated?

  1. Development is corelated
  2. Development is continuous
  3. Development follows a pattern
  4. Development involves change

Option 2 – Development is continuous

08 A mother observes that one of her twins has learnt to walk faster than the other. This difference in learning is related to which principle of devlopment?

  1. Development proceeds from head to toe
  2. Development proceeds stage by stage
  3. Development proceeds at different pace for people
  4. Development proceeds from general to specific

Option 3 – Development proceeds at different pace for people

09 Sita has learned to eat rice and dal with her hand by seeing another girl doing the same. Which principle of development is it associated with?

  1. Development takes place by learning
  2. Early development is more important than later development
  3. Development follows a pattern
  4. Development of individually

Option 1 – Development takes place by learning

10 At lower classes, play-way method of teaching is based on

  1. theory of physical education programmes
  2. principles of methods of teaching
  3. psychological principles of development and growth
  4. sociological principles of teaching

Option 3 – psychological principles of development and growth

11 Which of the following is a principle of development?

  1. All process of development are not inter-connected
  2. It does not proceed at the same pace for all
  3. Development is always linear
  4. It is a discontinuous process

Option 2 – It does not proceed at the same pace for all

12 A child coming to pre-school for the first time cries profusely. After 2 years when the same child goes to the primary school for the first time, he does not express his tension by crying rather his shoulder and neck muscles become tense. This change in his behaviour can be explained on the basis of which of the following principles?

  1. Development proceeds in a sequential manner
  2. Development is gradual
  3. Development is different, in different people
  4. Development is characterised by differentiation and integration

Option 4 – Development is characterised by differentiation and integration

13 Which one of the following is not the principle of child devlopment?

  1. All areas of development are important
  2. All development results from an interaction of maturation and experience
  3. All development and learning proceed at an equal rate
  4. All development follows a sequence

Option 3 – All development and learning proceed at an equal rate

14 Development proceeds from ……. to ……

  1. complex, hard
  2. specific, general
  3. simple, easy
  4. general, specific

Option 4 – general, specific

15 The Cephalocudal Principle of development explains how development proceeds from

  1. differentiated to integrated functions
  2. head to toe
  3. rural to urban areas
  4. general to specific functions

Option 2 – head to toe

16 Which of the following is not related to principles of growth and development?

  1. Principle of continuity
  2. Principle of classification
  3. Principle of integration
  4. Principle of individuality

Option 2 – Principle of classification

17 Scope of child psychology is

  1. study the characteristics of infancy stage only
  2. study the characteristics of conception period only
  3. study the characteristics of childhood only
  4. study the characteristics from conception to adolescence

Option 4 – study the characteristics from conception to adolescence

18 In child development

  1. emphasis is on process
  2. emphasis is on the role of environment and experience
  3. it is study from conception to adolescence
  4. All of the above

Option 4 – All of the above

19 Which of the following is a principle of development? ( Principles Of Child Development MCQ )

  1. It is a discontinuous process
  2. All processes of development are not inter-connected
  3. It does not proceed at the same pace for all
  4. Development is always linear

Option 3 – It does not proceed at the same pace for all

20 Naresh and Mukesh have same age group. They show difference in social and mental development. It is due to the following principle of development

  1. Principle of modifiability
  2. Principle of definite and predictable pattern
  3. Principle of individuality
  4. Principle of uniform pattern

Option 3 – Principle of individuality

21 Which one of the following principle is not giving importance to the related factors in the atmosphere of child development?

  1. Principle of uniformity and pattern
  2. Principle of social understanding
  3. Principle of continuity
  4. Principle of inter-relation

Option 2 – Principle of social understanding

22 Understanding the principles of development of a child helps a teacher in

  1. effectively catering to the different learning styles of learners
  2. identifying the social status of learners
  3. identifying the economic background of the learners
  4. rationalising why the learners ought to be taught

Option 1 – effectively catering to the different learning styles of learners

23 Scope of study of child development is

  1. study of different stages of child development
  2. study of effects of environment on child development
  3. study of individual differences
  4. All of the above

Option 4 – All of the above

24 Which of the following is an internal factor of child development?

  1. Intelligence
  2. Physical ability
  3. Heredity factor
  4. All of these

Option 4 – All of these

25 Which one of the following best describes a teacher’s role?

  1. Creating a relaxed space where children learn through dialogue and inquiry
  2. Teacher’s most important role in the classroom is to maintain discipline
  3. A teacher should adhere to the prescribed textbook
  4. Completing the syllabus on time leaving enough time for revision is important

Option 1 – Creating a relaxed space where children learn through dialogue and inquiry

26 Which one of the following classrooms encourages rich learning?

  1. A classroom with structured and planned learning driven by textbook content
  2. A classroom with a variety of material displayed in the class beyond the reach of children so that the material lasts longer
  3. A classroom with open activity corners and a variety of children’s literature in open shelves accessible any time of the day
  4. A classroom with neatly organized material in cupboards brought out once a week for free play

Option 3 – A classroom with open activity corners and a variety of children’s literature in open shelves accessible any time of the day

27 Which one of the following best describes the role of textbooks in the classroom? ( CTET Child Development )

  1. They form the most essential learning resource in a resource-starved context
  2. They are one of the resources and reference materials available in the class
  3. They maintain homogeneity in learning across a state of the nation
  4. They provide guidance to teachers and parents about the course of study

Option 1 – They form the most essential learning resource in a resource-starved context

28 The national curriculum framework, 2005 derives its understanding from

  1. cognitive theories
  2. humanism
  3. behaviourism
  4. constructivism

Option 4 – constructivism

29 The children in a class can be considered to be motivated if

  1. they ask questions seeking clarification from the teacher
  2. they come to school neatly dressed in uniform
  3. they maintain discipline in the class
  4. all are regular in attendance

Option 1 – they ask questions seeking clarification from the teacher

30 Which one of the following is the most suitable to improve children’s learning?

  1. Teacher should facilitate children to interact with each other in real-life situations
  2. Regular assessment test should be conducted
  3. Teacher should explain the content using different example and illustrations
  4. All types of learning material should be there in the class

Option 1 – Teacher should facilitate children to interact with each other on real-life situations

31 The discipline which has a significant role in a learning environment is of the kind which helps

  1. children rote memorise their lessons
  2. children to regulate and monitor their own learning
  3. to create silence
  4. teachers to give instructions

Option 2 – children to regulate and monitor their own learning

32 Which one of the following statements is true about the role of heredity and environment? ( CTET Child Development )

  1. Environment plays a significant role only in the child’s language development
  2. Certain aspects of development are influenced more by heredity and others more by environment
  3. A child’s ability to learn and perform is completely decided by the genes
  4. Good care and a nutritious diet can fight off any disorder a child is born with

Option 2 – Certain aspects of development are influenced more by heredity and others more by environment

33 Which one of the following statements cannot be attributed to Piaget’s theory?

  1. Children act on their environment
  2. Development occurs in qualitative stages
  3. Children construct and use knowledge about their world
  4. Learning takes place through constant practice

Option 2 – Development occurs in qualitative stages

34 Wich one of the following is not a limitation of the preoperational thought?

  1. Irreversibility
  2. Tendency to concentrate
  3. Development of the symbolic thought
  4. Egocentrism

Option 2 – Tendency to concentrate

35 Play has a significant role in the development of young children for the following reasons, except

  1. they acquire new skills and learn when to use them
  2. they gain mastery over their body
  3. it stimulates their senses
  4. it is just a pleasant way to spend time

Option 4 – it is just a pleasant way to spend time

36 Which one of the following questions invites children to think critically?

  1. What are the different ways in which we can solve this?
  2. Do you know the answer to this?
  3. What is the right answer?
  4. Can you think of a similar situation?

Option 1 – What are the different ways in which we can solve this?

37 Which one of the following options best describes progressive education? ( CTET Child Development )

  1. Project method, ability grouping, ranking
  2. Learning by doing, project method, cooperative learning
  3. Thematic units, regular unit tests, ranking
  4. Personalised learning, ability grouping, labeling students

Option 2 – Learning by doing, project method, cooperative learning

38 Which one of the following statements about progressive education explains ‘ Education is life itself ‘?

  1. Life is the true educator
  2. School education should continue as long as possible
  3. Schools are not required, children can learn from their life experiences
  4. Education in schools should reflect the social and natural world

Option 4 – Education in schools should reflect the social and natural world

39 Which one of the following can be considered as a contribution of Kohlberg’s theory?

  1. His belief is that children are moral philosophers
  2. His theory has supported an association between cognitive maturity and moral maturity
  3. The theory has elaborate testing procedures
  4. It establishes a clear relationship between moral reasoning and action

Option 4 – It establishes a clear relationship between moral reasoning and action

40 The zone of proximal development refers to

  1. the point in learning when support can be withdrawn
  2. the phase when maximum development is possible
  3. the developmental phase when the child takes complete responsibility for learning
  4. a context in which children can almost perform a task on their own with the right level of support

Option 4 – a context in which children can almost perform a task on their own with the right level of support

41 An androgynous personality ( CTET Child Development )

  1. adheres to stereotypical gender roles prevalent in the society
  2. refers to men with feminine traits
  3. has a balance of what are generally considered masculine and feminine traits
  4. tends to be assertive and arrogant

Option 3 – has a balance of what are generally considered masculine and feminine traits

42 Children acquire gender roles through all of the following, except

  1. tutoring
  2. media
  3. socialization
  4. culture

Option 1 – tutoring

43 One of the critiques of standardised tests has been that

  1. they do not give a clear picture of a child’s ability
  2. they represent largely the mainstream culture and are therefore biased
  3. their language is difficult to understand
  4. the tests cannot be administered on large populations

Option 2 – they represent largely the mainstream culture and are therefore biased

44 The theory of multiple intelligence says that

  1. intelligence can be multiplied with effective pedagogy
  2. intelligence can be rapidly accelerated
  3. intelligence can be of several kinds
  4. paper-pencil tests are not helpful

Option 3 – intelligence can be of several kinds

45 Teacher can utilise both assessment for learning and assessment of learning to

  1. monitor children’s progress and set appropriate goals to fill their learning gaps
  2. know children’s progress and achievement level
  3. know learning needs of the child and select teaching strategy accordingly
  4. assess child’s performance at periodic intervals and certify his/her performance

Option 2 – know children’s progress and achievement level

46 Which one of the following is related to continuous and comprehensive evaluation?

  1. It is useful to label children as slow, poor, or intelligent
  2. It has been mandated by the right to education act of India
  3. It is an integral part of the teaching-learning process
  4. It focuses on child’s achievement in different learning areas

Option 2 – It has been mandated by the right to education act of India

47 Giftedness in children can be attributed to

  1. a disciplined routine
  2. an interplay between heredity and environment
  3. a resource-rich environment
  4. successful parents

Option 2 – an interplay between heredity and environment

48 Children coming from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds need a classroom environment which

  1. categorizes children based on their abilities
  2. teaches them good behavior
  3. values and uses their cultural and linguistic knowledge
  4. discourages the use of their language so that they learn the mainstream language

Option 3 – values and uses their cultural and linguistic knowledge

49 The intervention needed for creative and talented children in the classroom rests on

  1. giving them the responsibility of teaching other children
  2. use of customised and stimulating instructional methods by the teacher
  3. giving extra time to them
  4. being affectionate towards them

Option 2 – use of customised and stimulating instructional methods by the teacher

50 Which one of the following ways is not a suitable way to help hyperactive children learn?

  1. Reprimanding them often for being restless
  2. Breaking up a task into small, manageable segments
  3. Offering alternative ways of learning
  4. Including physical activity in their daily schedule

Option 1 – Reprimanding them often for being restless

51 Patterns of divergent thinking identify children, who are

  1. resilient
  2. disabled
  3. dyslexia
  4. creative

Option 4 – creative

52 Which one of the following does not describe the ways in which a teacher can model problem solving for children in the classroom?

  1. Ask questions with convergent answers
  2. Discuss your thought processes about solving a particular problem
  3. Be honest about making mistakes while solving the problem
  4. Use vocabulary like think, ideas, trial and different answers

Option 1 – Ask questions with convergent answers

53 Which one of the following is an emotion?

  1. Stimulus
  2. Memory
  3. Fear
  4. Attention

Option 3 – Fear

54 A three-year-old child explains that milk is produced by a machine at the milk booth. Which one of the following offers the best explanation of the child’s understanding?

  1. The child’s family does not offer a stimulating environment to the child
  2. The child has very limited exposures of the world
  3. The child’s answer is based on his/her experience of buying milk from the milk booth
  4. The child has never seen cows

Option 3 – The child’s answer is based on his/her experience of buying milk from the milk booth

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