All the questions from the AMU B.Ed. 2021 question paper
Section: Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) or Maths
Q.1 [Problems on Ages] [Ratio of Ages]
The present ages of Ram and Mohan are in the ratio 15:8. After few years, their ages will be in the ratio 5:3. Find the present age of Ram.
(a) 60 yrs
(b) 50 yrs
(c) 45 yrs
(d) 65 yrs
Q.2 [Linear Equations] [Word Problem]
Half a number increased by 2, gives 7. Find the number.
(a) 8
(b) 9
(c) 10
(d) 11
Q.3 [Profit and Loss] [Cost Price Calculation]
By selling a car for Rs. 72,000, a person made a profit of 20%. What is the cost price of a car?
(a) 70,000
(b) 60,000
(c) 62,000
(d) 58,000
Q.4 [Mensuration] [Properties of Rhombus]
The area of a rhombus is 240 cm² and one of the diagonals is 16 cm. Find the other diagonal.
(a) 35 cm
(b) 40 cm
(c) 30 cm
(d) 25 cm
Q.5 [Mensuration] [Volume of Cuboid]
A godown is in the form of a cuboid of measure 60m x 40m x 30m. How many cuboidal boxes can be stored in it if the volume of one box is 0.8 m³?
(a) 90,000
(b) 95,000
(c) 85,000
(d) 88,000
Q.6 [Percentage] [Word Problem]
80% of 25 students are good in mathematics. How many are not good in mathematics?
(a) 6
(b) 5
(c) 4
(d) 3
Q.7 [Percentage] [Tax and Price]
Waheeda bought an air cooler for Rs. 3300 including a tax of 10%. Find the price of the air cooler before TAX was added.
(a) 2700
(b) 2800
(c) 2900
(d) 3000
Q.8 [Percentage] [Sales Tax]
The price of a T.V. is Rs. 13,000. The sales tax charged on it is at the rate of 12%. Find the amount that Raju will have to pay if he buys it.
(a) Rs. 14,560
(b) Rs. 14,870
(c) Rs. 14,460
(d) Rs. 14,500
Section: General Intelligence or Reasoning
Q.9 [Verbal Analogy] [Synonyms]
Careful is to cautious as boastful is to :
(a) Humble
(b) Suspicious
(c) Arrogant
(d) Joyful
Q.10 [Number Series] [Geometric Progression]
Look at this series: 2, 6, 18, 54, ..... what number should come next?
(a) 162
(b) 108
(c) 148
(d) 216
Q.11 [Ranking and Ordering] [Position Interchange]
Tanima ranks eighteenth in a class of sixty two students. What will be her revised rank if the rank is reversed?
(a) 42nd
(b) 43rd
(c) 44th
(d) 45th
Q.12 [Number Series] [Pattern Recognition]
How many 8's are there in the following series of numbers each of which is immediately preceded by an EVEN-number but is not immediately followed by an ODD number? 7 8 2 8 9 3 8 5 2 3 8 4 7 8 1 9 8 8 8 5
(a) 2
(b) 3
(c) 1
(d) 5
Q.13 [Direction Sense Test] [Direction Change]
If South East becomes North and North East becomes West and so on. What will West become?
(a) North East
(b) North West
(c) South East
(d) South
Q.14 [Problems on Ages] [Word Problem]
A man's age is three times that of his son. In fifteen years it will be double that of his son. How old is the son now?
(a) 45
(b) 10
(c) 15
(d) 30
Q.15 [Coding-Decoding] [Letter Coding]
If 'PROSE' is coded as 'PPOQE' how is LIGHT coded?
(a) LIGFT
(b) LGGHT
(c) LGGFT
(d) LLGFE
Q.16 [Ranking and Ordering] [Total Number Calculation]
In a row of trees, a tree is 7th from left end and 14th from right end. How many trees are there in the row?
(a) 18
(b) 19
(c) 20
(d) 21
Q.17 [Blood Relations] [Family Tree]
Anil introduces Rohit as the son of the only brother of his father's wife. How is Rohit related to Anil?
(a) Cousin
(b) Son
(c) Uncle
(d) Son in Law
Q.18 [Classification] [Odd One Out]
Choose out the odd one :
(a) Ramayana
(b) Mahabharat
(c) Upanishad
(d) Panchatantra
Q.19 [Blood Relations] [Picture-based Problems]
Pointing to a photograph, a man said “I have no sister or brother, but that man's father is my father's son." Whose photograph was it?
(a) His Own
(b) His Son's
(c) His Father
(d) His Nephew
Q.20 [Verbal Analogy] [Collective Nouns]
Cattle: Herd :: Sheep:?
(a) Flock
(b) Swarm
(c) Shoal
(d) Mob
Q.21 [Verbal Analogy] [Classification]
Select the pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words Birds: Aves:
(a) Fish: Water
(b) Whale: Fish
(c) Lizard: Insect
(d) Man: Homosapiens
Q.22 [Classification] [Number Set Analogy]
Which number is like the given set of numbers? Given set: (3, 17, 31)
(a) 5
(b) 15
(c) 45
(d) 49
Q.23 [Classification] [Odd One Out]
Choose the odd one :
(a) Copper
(b) Zinc
(c) Brass
(d) Iron
Q.24 [Coding-Decoding] [Substitution Coding]
In a certain code language, 'pit na som' means 'bring me water'; 'na jo tod' means 'water is life'; 'jo lin Kot' means 'life and death'. Which of the following represent ‘is' in that language?
(a) jo
(b) na
(c) tod
(d) lin
Q.25 [Ranking and Ordering] [Age Comparison]
Alka is older than Mala, Gopal is older than Mala but younger than Alka. Kapil is younger than Ram and Mala. Mala is older than Ram. Whose age is between Gopal and Ram?
Section: English Language (Basic Knowledge)
Q.26 [Grammar] [Question Tags]
He seldom comes to my house, _______ ?
(a) doesn't he
(b) does he
(c) isn't he
(d) isn't it
Q.27 [Vocabulary] [Idioms and Phrases]
'To put a spoke in someone's wheel', means :
(a) to help someone in his work.
(b) to provide financial help to someone.
(c) to prevent someone from making progress.
(d) to cause physical injury to someone.
Q.28 [Vocabulary] [Sentence Completion]
Man is essentially a _______ animal and tends to associate with others.
(a) sentimental
(b) gregarious
(c) selfish
(d) perverse
Q.29 [Grammar] [Prepositions]
Why do we always have to submit _______ his authority?
(a) under
(b) with
(c) for
(d) to
Q.30 [Vocabulary] [Synonyms]
The synonym of 'Admonish' is :
(a) Warn
(b) Escape
(c) Worship
(d) Distribute
Q.31 [Vocabulary] [Synonyms]
The synonym of ‘Scuttle' is :
(a) Rumor
(b) Priority
(c) Scurry
(d) Solemn
Q.32 [Vocabulary] [Phrasal Verbs]
The meeting has been put off. In this sentence, the underlined phrasal verb means:
(a) delayed
(b) cancelled
(c) advanced
(d) prolonged
Q.33 [Vocabulary] [Idioms and Phrases]
Complete the following idiom: ‘Too many cooks _______.'
(a) prepare meals fast
(b) add to the flavour
(c) spoil the broth
(d) help in cooking
Q.34 [Vocabulary] [Antonyms]
The opposite of ‘extravagant' is :
(a) frank
(b) credible
(c) partial
(d) stingy
Q.35 [Vocabulary] [Word Meaning]
His directions to the driver were _______ and helped him to reach on time.
(a) expletive
(b) implicate
(c) explicit
(d) implicit
Q.36 [Grammar] [Verbs]
The police _______ the mob.
(a) Scattered
(b) Disbanded
(c) Drove
(d) Dispersed
Q.37 [Vocabulary] [Collective Nouns]
A _______ of ships was kept ready to scour the sea in case of an emergency.
(a) Group
(b) Pack
(c) Battalion
(d) Fleet
Q.38 [Vocabulary] [One Word Substitution]
A person who talks in sleep is a/an :
(a) Philatelist
(b) Somnambulist
(c) Somniloquist
(d) Oneirocritic
Q.39 [Vocabulary] [One Word Substitution]
A book or document written by hand is called :
(a) Handwritten
(b) Manuscript
(c) Edition
(d) Draft
Q.40 [Grammar] [Conditional Clauses]
The doctor has warned him that unless he gives up smoking _______.
(a) will he be able to recover
(b) he will not suffer
(c) his health will soon be recovered
(d) he will not recover
Q.41 [Vocabulary] [Antonyms]
The opposite of ‘Pertinent' is :
(a) disconnected
(b) random
(c) frequent
(d) irrelevant
Q.42 [Vocabulary] [One Word Substitution]
One who abstains from alcoholic drinks is a :
(a) Recluse
(b) Teetotaler
(c) Sceptic
(d) Stoic
Q.43 [Grammar] [Prepositions]
Although her parents warned her _______ the consequences, she continued to disobey them.
(a) on
(b) of
(c) to
(d) off
Q.44 [Vocabulary] [Idioms and Phrases]
He told us the Story _______.
(a) in the nutshell
(b) putting it in a nut
(c) in nutshell
(d) in a nutshell
Q.45 [Grammar] [Determiners]
The greater the demand, _______ the price.
(a) high
(b) the high
(c) the higher
(d) higher
Q.46 [Grammar] [Conjunctions]
Do _______ I say.
(a) which
(b) how
(c) as
(d) like
Q.47 [Grammar] [Active and Passive Voice]
Convert the given sentence from Active to Passive voice: ‘They will ask you a lot of questions at the interview.'
(a) You are asked a lot of questions at the interview.
(b) You were being asked a lot of questions at the interview.
(c) You will be asked a lot of questions at the interview.
(d) You are being asked a lot of questions at the interview.
Q.48 [Vocabulary] [Synonyms]
His CANDID opinions have won him many friends. The underlined word means:
(a) kind
(b) courteous
(c) generous
(d) frank
Q.49 [Vocabulary] [One Word Substitution]
A person involved in an activity for enjoyment or interest is called an / a :
(a) amateur
(b) follower
(c) altruist
(d) antiquarian
Q.50 [Vocabulary] [One Word Substitution]
One whose wife is dead is called a :
(a) Widower
(b) Widow
(c) Divorcee
(d) Celibate
Section: Teaching Aptitude or Educational Psychology, and Pedagogical Skills
Q.51 [Teacher's Role and Qualities] [Characteristics of a Teacher]
An ideal teacher is :
(a) a friend, guide and philosopher to his students
(b) good in maintaining discipline
(c) efficient in completing the syllabus on time
(d) good in maintaining relationship with parents
Q.52 [Nature of Teaching] [Definition and Characteristics]
Teaching is considered :
(a) an art
(b) a science
(c) both an art and a science
(d) an occupation
Q.53 [Classroom Management] [Handling Student Issues]
Suppose a student of your class is suffering from a disease. He does not pay attention in your teaching. In this case what kind of treatment would you like for this student?
(a) make a joke for him in the class
(b) punish him everyday
(c) call him outside the class-room and look into the problem sympathetically
(d) send his complaint to the school Principal
Q.54 [Teacher's Role and Qualities] [Extra-curricular Activities]
Besides teaching what do you like to do in the school?
(a) organizing cultural and academic programmes
(b) participation in school politics
(c) take rest and relax at home
(d) motivating students for coaching classes
Q.55 [Learner and Learning] [Individual Differences]
Which aspect of students must be given importance by a teacher while imparting knowledge in the class-room?
(a) Socio-economic status
(b) Individual differences
(c) Level of Aspiration
(d) Education of Parents
Q.56 [Teacher's Role and Qualities] [Role of a Teacher]
Which among the following shows ideal image of a teacher in the class-room? Teacher as a :
(a) guide and facilitator
(b) friend
(c) autocratic administrator
(d) unskilled manager
Q.57 [Educational Philosophy] [School Environment]
A good school is established :
(a) near the city
(b) in a rural area
(c) among big colonies
(d) in natural environment
Q.58 [Inclusive Education] [Classroom Practices]
What is least important in an inclusive class-room?
(a) less emphasis on grades and marks
(b) more emphasis on collaborative learning
(c) providing more opportunities to learn
(d) to complete the syllabus in time
Q.59 [Teaching Aids] [Functions]
Which of the following is not the function of teaching-learning devices?
(a) Teach something thoroughly to the student
(b) Teach quickly
(c) Creating interest among the students
(d) Remove extra burden of the teachers
Q.60 [Teaching Process] [Fundamentals of Teaching]
Which of the following is not the fundamental of teaching process?
(a) Emphasizing the learner
(b) Guiding the learner
(c) Promoting the learner
(d) Trained the learner
Q.61 [Teacher's Role and Qualities] [Functions of a Teacher]
Which one of the following is not the function of a teacher?
(a) The teacher as a motivator
(b) The teacher as a model
(c) The teacher as an instructional expert
(d) The teacher as a trainer
Q.62 [Teacher's Role and Qualities] [Characteristics of a Teacher]
Which one among the following is the most important characteristic of a good teacher?
(a) Communicative ability
(b) Personality and its ability to relate to the class and its pupils
(c) Scholarship
(d) Organisational ability
Q.63 [Classroom Management] [Handling Student Behavior]
If back benchers are always indulged in mischievous activities in the class, a teacher should :
(a) Let them do what they are doing
(b) Punish them
(c) Ask them to sit in the front benches
(d) None of the above
Q.64 [Teaching Aids] [Purpose and Use]
Teacher uses visual aids to make learning :
(a) Simple
(b) Knowledgeable
(c) Interesting and effective
(d) None of the above
Q.65 [Nature of Teaching] [Meaning of Good Teaching]
'Good Teaching' does not mean _______.
(a) helping the child to adjust to his environment.
(b) leading to emotional stability.
(c) help in securing good govt. job.
(d) providing opportunities for Activities.
Q.66 [Educational Technology] [Role of Computers]
Which of the following is NOT the function of ‘Computers' in Education?
(a) keeping records and compiling results.
(b) developing values and clarifying myths and prejudices.
(c) reminding about specific time and dates.
(d) preparing graphs, drawing and creative works.
Q.67 [Methods of Teaching] [Social Learning]
A teacher organises group-discussion, group-activities and role play etc. in the class-room. It means she is using :
(a) learning as a social activity
(b) learning by recreation
(c) learning by competition
(d) learning as a guided activity
Q.68 [Inclusive Education] [Concept and Meaning]
Inclusive class-room means :
(a) to provide the students free text books.
(b) to force the students for more study.
(c) to reward the students of every caste and colour.
(d) to encourage the inclusion of normal and children with special education needs.
Q.69 [Evaluation and Assessment] [Assessing Creativity]
To know the creativity of the students, you will ask :
(a) open ended questions
(b) close ended questions
(c) multiple choice questions
(d) matching type questions
Q.70 [Learner and Learning] [Individual Differences]
Every learner is special. It means :
(a) Learners do not have similar characteristics.
(b) Uniform curriculum to every learner is not possible.
(c) It is impossible to groom students of a heterogeneous class.
(d) No two learners are similar in their interests and abilities.
Q.71 [Classroom Management] [Handling Gifted Students]
One student of your class-room is very intelligent. What'll you do?
(a) you'll be satisfied with him/her
(b) you'll differentiate him/her from other students
(c) you'll inform his/her parents
(d) you'll motivate him/her to achieve more
Q.72 [Teacher Education] [Objectives]
Main objective of teacher education is to :
(a) develop professional skills and values.
(b) provide mastery over the subjects.
(c) develop effective communication skills.
(d) prepare for competitive teaching jobs.
Q.73 [Methods of Teaching] [Student Participation]
A teacher can ensure student's participation in teaching-learning by :
(a) asking questions and giving proper reinforcement.
(b) conducting teacher student meetings.
(c) explaining the concepts
(d) giving them assignments.
Q.74 [Teaching Aids] [Blackboard Skills]
While writing on blackboard, which is most important?
(a) writing in capital letters
(b) writing in small letters
(c) good hand writing
(d) clarity in writing
Q.75 [Teaching Profession] [Personal Choice]
Which book you will like to read from the following?
(a) Urvashi
(b) Godan
(c) Techniques of teaching
(d) Discovery of Science
Section: General Awareness or Current Educational Affairs
Q.76 [Education Committees & Commissions] [Teacher Education]
Justice Verma Commission on 'Teacher Education' was constituted in:
(a) 2010
(b) 2011
(c) 2012
(d) 2013
Q.77 [International Organizations] [Global Initiatives - UNESCO]
Which among the following was a global movement led by UNESCO, aiming to meet the learning needs of all children by 2015?
(a) Education for Peace
(b) Literacy Campaign
(c) Education for All
(d) Literary Mission
Q.78 [Current Affairs] [State-wise Initiatives]
Which state government has made mandatory for all private schools to install solar systems?
(a) Haryana
(b) Punjab
(c) Rajasthan
(d) Madhya Pradesh
Q.79 [General Knowledge] [Important Days]
International teachers day is celebrated every year on :
(a) 05 September
(b) 11 November
(c) 08 November
(d) 05 October
Q.80 [Educational Bodies] [Acronyms - DIET]
The full form of DIET is :
(a) District Institute for Education and Training
(b) District Institute for Education and Teaching
(c) District Institute for Empowerment and Training
(d) District Institute for Empowerment and Teaching
Q.81 [Current Affairs] [Appointments - CBSE]
Who is the present Chairman of Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)?
(a) Vineet Joshi
(b) Rakesh Kumar Chaturvedi
(c) Anita Karwal
(d) Arsh Goel
Q.82 [General Knowledge] [Important Days]
Which day is celebrated as the International Literacy Day?
(a) 5th September
(b) 20th November
(c) 8th September
(d) 5th November
Q.83 [Educational Bodies and Policies] [NCTE Policies]
In which year NCTE introduced two year B.Ed. programme?
(a) 2013
(b) 2014
(c) 2015
(d) 2016
Q.84 [Constitutional Provisions] [Fundamental Rights]
'Right to Education' for all children between the age group of 6 to 14 is :
(a) included in the Directive Principle of State Policy
(b) a fundamental right
(c) a statutory right
(d) none of the above
Q.85 [Current Affairs] [Reports and Surveys in Education]
Which of the following are the top three states where girl education is neglected according to ASER 2016?
(a) U.P., Rajasthan and M.P.
(b) M.F., Chhattisgarh and U.K.
(c) Rajasthan, Odisa and West Bengal
(d) West Bengal, Rajasthan and Bihar
Q.86 [Government Initiatives] [Digital Education - DIKSHA]
Which portal was launched on Teacher's Day 2017 for providing National Digital Infrastructure for Teachers?
(a) DIKSHA
(b) SHIKSHA
(c) GYAN
(d) SHAKTI
Q.87 [Constitutional Provisions] [Laws and Acts]
The corporal punishment in schools has been prohibited by the :
(a) Juvenile Justice Act
(b) Child Labour Prohibition Act
(c) RTE Act, 2009
(d) Domestic Violence Act, 2005
Q.88 [General Knowledge] [Important Days and Events]
In India, National Education Day is celebrated on the birthday of :
(a) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
(b) Dr. Zakir Hussain
(c) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
(d) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Q.89 [Government Schemes] [Schemes for ST Population]
In Budget 2018, Finance Minister proposed to start which schools exclusively for Scheduled Tribes population?
(a) Navodaya Schools
(b) Kastoorba Schools
(c) Eklavya Schools
(d) Special Education Schools
Q.90 [Government Schemes] [Schemes for Differently Abled]
'SAKSHAM' scheme is related to which section of Indian population?
(a) Minorities
(b) Differently abled
(c) SCs and STs
(d) Gifted students
Q.91 [General Knowledge] [Educational Institutions]
In which city first Railway University in India will be established?
(a) Ahemadabad
(b) Surat
(c) Vadodara
(d) Gandhinagar
Q.92 [Current Affairs] [Appointments - NCERT]
Who is the present Director of NCERT?
(a) Dr. Bahadur Singh
(b) Shri Mukesh Kumar
(c) Major Harsh Kumar
(d) Dr. Hrushikesh Senapaty
Q.93 [Government Schemes] [Schemes for Minorities]
'NAYA SAVERA' is a government scheme meant for empowering students belonging to minority communities. The objective of it is to :
(a) provide coaching and guidance to qualify competitive exams.
(b) improve infrastructure of minority schools.
(c) provide training to Madarsa teachers.
(d) enhance skills of minority students.
Q.94 [Educational Bodies] [NET Examination]
Presently, National Eligibility Test (NET) Examination for determining the eligibility of Indian candidates for Assistant Professor is conducted by :
(a) Indian Certificate of Secondary Education
(b) Central Board of Secondary Education
(c) International Baccalaureate
(d) None of these
Q.95 [Educational Bodies] [Acronyms - AICTE]
AICTE stands for:
(a) All India Committee for Teacher Education
(b) All India Committee for Technical Education
(c) All India Council for Teacher Education
(d) All India Council for Technical Education
Q.96 [Educational Concepts] [Acronyms - GER]
GER in higher education stands for :
(a) Gross Estimate Ratio
(b) Gross Estimate Rating
(c) Gross Enrolment Ratio
(d) Gross Engineering Ratio
Q.97 [Current Affairs] [Government Initiatives]
Which of the following has launched Anti Ragging Mobile App?
(a) Smriti Irani
(b) Santhosh Mathew
(c) Prakash Javadekar
(d) Sri Kapil Sibbal
Q.98 [Current Affairs] [Budget and Education]
Education outlay in Budget 2018 has been set at :
(a) 83,010 crore
(b) 84,010 crore
(c) 85,010 crore
(d) 86,010 crore
Q.99 [Government Schemes] [Secondary Education Schemes]
Which scheme was launched in March, 2009 with the objective to enhance access to secondary education and to improve its quality?
(a) Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
(b) Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan
(c) Operation Blackboard
(d) Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan
Q.100 [Government Schemes] [Acronyms - RUSA]
A scheme ‘RUSA' launched by MHRD stands for :
(a) Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan
(b) Rashtriya Union of Shiksha Abhiyan
(c) Rozgar Union of Shiksha Andolan
(d) Rozgar Unlimited Shiksha Ayojna
