WRITTEN TEST PAPER FOR SELECTION OF TEACHERS PAPER A : GENERAL : CSB 2011

For questions 1 to 5 read the passage and answer the questions that follow.

CDs have revolutionized the music industry with their surprisingly realistic sound. The six inch discs look like thin plastic sandwiches with aluminum in the center. They have digitally recorded material that is read by laser beams, so the sound has none of the crackling of vinyl records. CDs are also virtually indestructible and they are lighter and smaller than conventional records. Since their introduction, CDs have become very affordable and widely available. In fact, they are now sold in electronics and video stores that did not formerly carry records or cassettes. There has been a phenomenal growth in the sale of the CDs. Sales have climbed up dramatically during the second half of the 1980s. From 1990 on, CDs have replaced all record stores and continue to gain popularity.

Q1. The main appeal of CDs is their : (a) price (b) size ( c) availability (d) sound

Q2. The word revolutionized as used in line 1 could be best be replaced by : (a) changed (b) taught (d) surprised (d) marked

Q3. The author refers to CDs as sandwiches because they are (a) light (b) small ( c) layered (d) dont crackle

Q4.According to the passage which one is true? (a) new kind of stores are selling CDs . (b) stores are selling more CDs than cassettes (c) stores are losing more money on their cassettes (d) stores are earning more money on their cassettes

Q5. The authors main purpose is to (a) tell how CDs are made (b) discuss the growth of CDs ( c) compare CDs to sandwiches (d) describe the store that sells CDs

For question 6 to 10 read the passage and answer the questions that follow.

The goal of our present system of primary and secondary schooling is to prepare students for the examination system, which will take them to the best technical institutions in the country. While the teaching of science and mathematics has been upgraded over the years and teaching of the humanities and social sciences continues to be straight jacketed in grotesque ways. Those areas of Indian reality that ought to form the proper subject like caste, poverty and environmental degradation, if we are to create a responsible and aware body of citizens, form no

Least the evaluation becomes subjective; every effort is made to reduce both history and economics to series of facts, a one-to-one correlation between facts to ensure proper system of grading.

Q6. According to the author, the teaching of science and mathematics develops the capacity of the students in which of the following? (1) Considering pro and cons of each decision (2) Examining the problem minutely with proper analysis (a) only 1 (b) only 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) not mentioned in the passage

Q7 Which is the word closest in meaning with the word grotesque as mentioned in the passage?

(a) strange (b) shocking correct (d) imaginable

Q8 According to the author the present educational system ultimately helps the students in which of the following? (1) Understanding the real problems of people. (2) Acquiring various techniques to face the challenges of the future. (3)Getting admission to renowned technical institutions. (a) only 1 (b) only 2 ( c) only 3 (d) only 1 and 2

Q9. What seems to be the purpose of the author in writing this passage? (a) To critically look into the methods of teaching Science and Mathematics (b) To print out the deficiencies in the curriculum and examination system (c) To reduce importance of science subjects (d) To put up a case for improved and upgraded system of education

Q10 The author seems to believe in which of the following? (1) The capacity to think can be developed by a properly designed curriculum of humanities and Social Sciences (2) Objective evaluation is necessary for social sciences (3) Proper education can help a person to become responsive citizen (a) only 1 (b) only 2 (c) only 3 (d) both 1 and 3

part of the syllabus The capacity to think inadequately and critically about problems that plague modern Indian society, which really ought to be a prominent part of the humanities curriculum, is perceived to be intractable from the point of view of examiner.

Q11. Who is the father of English poetry? (a) John Milton (b) Geoffrey Chaucer (c) John Keats (d) Words Worth

Q12. Who invented the television in 1926? (a) John Dalton (b) Faraday (c) Louis Pasteur (d) John Logic Baird

Q13. The unit of measurement of the distances of the stars from the earth is : (a) Fathoms (b) Nautical miles (c) Kilometers (d) Light years.

Q14. Who was the Worlds first surgeon to conduct a successful heart transplant?

(a) Dr Christian Bernard (b) Dr NareshTrehan (c) Dr GE Gibbons (d) Dr Chuttam

Q15. For the enforcement of fundament rights, the court can issue a : (a) decree (b) ordinance (c) writ (d) notification

Q16. What helps in digestion ? (a) acids (b) alkaline solutions enzymes (d) vitamins & minerals

Q17. Gibraltar is known also for : (a) peninsula (b) strait (c) isthmus (d) river

Q18. The longest cell in the human body is (a) Liver cell (b) muscle cell (c) reproductive cell (d) nerve cell

Q19. The first railway line in India was between (a) Bombay & Delhi (b) Bombay & Goa (c) Delhi &Baroda (d) Bombay & Thane

Q20. The meetings of the Lok Sabha are presided over by ; (a) Prime Minster (b) President (c) Speaker (d) Vice President

Q21. The part that grows & germinates first in the seed is known as : (a) Cotyledon (b) Radicle (c) Pummel (d) Epicotyl

Q22. Which hormone controls blood pressure? (a) Vasopressin (b) Testosterone (c) Estrogens (d) Oxytocin

Q23. The `Interest rate policy is a component of (a) Fiscal Policy (b) Monetary Policy (c) Trade Policy (d) Direct control

Q24. Who elects the President of India? (a) Proportional representation of list system. (b) Proportional representative by single transferable

vote. (c) Single member territorial representative (d) List system

Q25. What is the basic reason for the extra ordinary sparkle of a suitably cut diamond ? (a) It is very hard (b) it has transparency (c) it has a very high refractive index (d) It has well defined planes

Q26. Which disease is caused due to defective genes? (a) Hemophilia (b) diabetes (c) Ulcer cancer

Q27. Which is the proceed used for protection of rusting of iron by coating it with zinc? (a) annealing (b) tempering (c) calcimine (d) galvanizing

Q28. What is the property of a body to resist change in velocity called? (a) momentum (b) inertia (c) couple (d) impulse

Q29. What was the ancient name of the river Jhelum? (a) Iravati (b) Bipasa (c) Vitasta (d) Satadru

Q30. Raindrops are spherical because of : (a) Viscosity of water (b) surface tension (c) continuous evaporation (d) air friction

Q31. Token Currency in India was introduced by (a) Akbar (b) Mohammed Bin Tughlak (c) Shah Jahan (d) Aladin Khilji

Q32. Who won the World Football 2010 ? (a) Argentina (b) Germany (c) Spain (d) England

Q33. Who gave the Slogan `Jai Hind to our nation? (a) Sardar Vallabhai (b) Nehru (c) Subhash Chandra Bose (d) Rajendra Prasad

Q34. Who wrote Katha Saritsagara ? (a) Valmiki (b) Patanjali (c) Somadeva (d) Kautulya

Q35. Which planet has the largest number of satellites? (a) Mercury (b) Venus (c) Jupiter (d) Mars

Q36. The epicenter is concerned with (a) atmosphere pursue distribution (b) earth quakes (c) cyclonic storms (d) interior of the earth.

Q37. Choose the word that expresses the meaning of Spasmodic (a) continuous (b) criminal (c) intermittent (d) spontaneous

Q38. Choose the word that expresses the meaning of Cynosure? (a) repel (b) centre of attraction (c) danger (d) honest

Q39. Choose the most appropriate preposition for He thought that his father was not happy .him (a) with (b) for (c) about (d) at

Q40. Give one word for a person who is bad at spellings. (a) cacographers (b) calligraphist (c) linguist (d) pedant

Q41. Choose the exact meaning of the phrase in italics ` to look blue (a) to feel happy (b) to look sad (c) to be annoyed (d) to look sick

Q42. Pick the most effective word from the given words to complete a meaningful sentence. The police _______any attempt of arson by arriving at the trouble spot in time. (a) Prejudged (b) pre-empted (c) predisposed (d) prejudiced

Q43. Ajays position in a row is thirteenth from the front side and sixth from the back. How many persons are standing in that row? (a) 21 (b) 18 (c) 14 (d) 20

Q44. If it cost Rs 160 to carpet a square room 8m broad, what would it cost, at the same rate per sq meter, to carpet an oblong room 6 X 5 meters? (a) Rs 50 (b) Rs 20 (c) Rs 25 (d) Rs 75

Q45. An amount spent Rs 229.50p, which is 85% of what Ram earned .How much does Ram earn? (a) Rs 300 (b) Rs 270 (c) Rs 250 (d) Rs 75

Q46. Which of the following is not an external secondary memory? (a) floppy disk (b) CD/DVD (c) hard disk (d) ROM

Q47. Which command on the computer is used to increase or decrease the size of a picture? (a) control S (b) Stretch/skew (c) flip/rotate (d) grid

Q48. Which is the set of instructions that enable the hardware of a computer to work in a desired manner? (a) software (b) hardware (c) contrl +alt+delete (d) processor

Q49. Which is the icon/area which shows/displays the names of the currently open program? (a) window update (b) settings (c) taskbar (d) menu

Q50. Which is the most commonly used web browser? (a) g mail.com (b) msn messenger (c) Microsoft Internet Exp (d) face book

Q51. What does `Take Off Stage in an economy mean? (a) steady growth begins (b) economy is about to collapse (c) economy is stagnant (d) all controls are removed

Q52. Pick out the most effective word to fill in the blank. It is not fair to cast on honest and innocent people. (a) inspiration (b) aspiration (c) adulation (d) aspersion

Q53. Who is the person who speaks for another called? (a) reporter (b) supporter (c) spokesman (d) alien

Q54. Select the pair of words which are related in the same way as the italicized words Condone : offense (a) ignore :judgment (b) mitigate :repeat (c) punish :crime (d) overlook:aberration

Q55. Choose the best expression for the proverb all and sundry

(a) Completion of work (b) greater share (c) everyone without distinction

(d) all of a sudden

Q56. Who is the first woman to feature on the Indian Stamp ? (a) Indira Gandhi (b) Razia Sultan (c) Mirabai (d) Rani of Jhansi

Q57. Which Indian was nominated as UN Secretary General in 2006? (a) Indira Nyoji (b) Shashi Tharoor (c) Ashraf Ghani (d) Jayante Dhanapale

Q58. What is the logo of the Commonwealth Games inspired by? (a) Modern Indian, proud of his nations ancient heritage and a fierce competitor but with integrity and honesty. (b) Green games take the environment into consideration. (c) The chakra, the national symbol of unity, power & freedom. (d) Motivation & encouragement to sportsmen.

Q59. Name the mascot of the Commonwealth games of 2010. (a) Shera (b) Appu (c) Red tailed cockatoo (d) Peacock

Q60. Substitute a word closed in meaning to the italicized words : He gave an expeditious reply (a) elaborate (b) slow (c) exact (d) prompt

Q61 The sentence in italics has been given in voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested select the one which best expresses the same sentence in passive or active voice. My uncle promised me a present. (a) A present was promised by uncle to me. (b) I was promised a present by my uncle (c) I was promised by my uncle a present. (d) I had been promised a present by my uncle.

Q62. Choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the italicized word . The drug will have pernicious effect on your health (a) prolonged (b) beneficial (c) damaging (d) spurious

Q63. Choose the phrase that best completes the sentence Besides rain is seldom pure (a) water naturally (b) water of nature (c) pure water (d) natural water

Q64. Choose the word which gives the meaning to the italicized word. He died as an impecunious man in a charitable hospital (a) faultless (b) ignorant (c) having no money (d) innocent

Q65. In the following words which is the mis-spelt one? (a) ameliorate (b) erudity (c) devote (d) dreary

Q66. What do you think is the full form of CAL? (a) Computer aided learning (b) Computer actual level (c) Contact army locals (d) Calculate actual loans

Q67. When was latest NCF on learning beyond the classroom finalized? (a) 2008 (b) 2005 (c) 2010 (d) 2004

Q68. What is the full form of NCERT? (a) National Cadet Education Rote Training (b) Natural Cure Exclusive Real Time (C ) National Council Educational Research Training

(d) National Council Educative Reference Training

Q69. Who is the Chairman of CBSE? (a) Prof Yash Pal (b) Sh Ashok Ganguly ( c) Dr Chidambram (d) Mr Vineet Joshi

Q70. Choose the most appropriate guiding principle of the NCF. (a) ensuring that learning shifts from rote methods. (b) shift all exams to school base ( c) ensure literacy of the population in India (d) make all school exams optional

Q71. Which one of these is not a Board for School Education? (a) The Central Board of Secondary Education (b) The Council for Indian School Certificate (c ) The National Institute of Open Schooling (d) The National Council for Teacher Education

Q72. What do you mean by Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan? (a) To provide education to all adults (b) To provide education to all between 6 to 14 years (c ) To provide education to all villagers

(d) To provide free education to the girl child

Q73. Who was Indias first Education Minister? (a) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (b) Arjun Singh (c ) Murli Manohar Joshi (d) Dr Ram Manohar Lohia

Q74. Which is not a successful endeavor of the Indian Educational system? (a) Navodya Vidyalaya Samiti (b) Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (c ) Integrated Education for tribal people (d) National Council of Educational Research & Training

Q75. Which was the worlds first University? (a) Takshila University (b) Oxford University (c ) Nalanda University (d) Lahore University

Q76. Which of the following is not a news channel?

(a) CNN INB (b) ASIA NET (c ) INB Live (d) ESPN

Q78. What is a metaphor? (a) A figure of speech (b) a love song (c ) A precious stone (d) an anecdote

Q79. Who was Wordsworth? (a) A dramatist (b) A lyricist (c ) A poet (d) A painter

Q80. Who out of these is not a novelist? (a) Salman Rushdie (b) Vikram Seth (c ) VS Naipaul (d) RK Laxman

Q77. Who wrote five point someone? (a) Shobha De (b) Chetan Bhagat (c ) Arundhati Roy (d) RK Narayanan