Meaning, Aims, Functions and Nature of Education — 20 MCQs for TET, CTET , STET Exam Dipendu Mondal

 

Meaning, Aims, Functions and Nature of Education — 20 MCQs for TET, CTET , STET Exam 

Dipendu Mondal 

1. The word Education is derived from the Latin word:

A. Educare

B. Educatum

C. Educere

D. All of these

Answer: D. All of these

2. The literal meaning of Educere is:

A. To train

B. To lead out or draw out

C. To discipline

D. To instruct

Answer: B

3. Education in the narrow sense refers mainly to:

A. Lifelong learning

B. Formal schooling

C. Informal learning

D. Social interaction

Answer: B

4. According to John Dewey, education is:

A. Preparation for life

B. Life itself

C. Knowledge acquisition

D. Character training

Answer: B

5. The main aim of education is:

A. Mere information

B. All-round development of the individual

C. Passing examinations

D. Earning money only

Answer: B

6. The individual aim of education emphasizes:

A. Development of the individual

B. Development of the state only

C. Social control only

D. Religious training only

Answer: A

7. The social aim of education emphasizes:

A. Individual freedom only

B. Development of society

C. Examination success

D. Physical development only

Answer: B

8. Which is an important function of education?

A. Socialization

B. Transmission of culture

C. Development of personality

D. All of these

Answer: D

9. Education helps in preserving and transmitting:

A. Culture

B. Wealth only

C. Population

D. Political power only

Answer: A

10. The function of education that develops desirable social behaviour is called:

A. Socialization

B. Isolation

C. Competition

D. Evaluation

Answer: A

11. Education is a:

A. Dynamic process

B. Static process

C. Mechanical process

D. Temporary process

Answer: A

12. Which is a major characteristic of education?

A. Lifelong process

B. Limited to schools only

C. Only book-based

D. Only examination-oriented

Answer: A

13. Education is described as a continuous process because:

A. It ends after graduation

B. Learning takes place throughout life

C. It is limited to childhood

D. It occurs only in school

Answer: B

14. Education is a tripolar process according to:

A. John Dewey

B. J. S. Ross

C. Aristotle

D. Plato

Answer: B

15. The three poles of education are:

A. Teacher, learner and curriculum

B. Teacher, student and society

C. School, home and society

D. Knowledge, skill and attitude

Answer: B

16. Which is NOT a nature of education?

A. Dynamic

B. Continuous

C. Bipolar/Tripolar process

D. Static and fixed

Answer: D

17. Education promotes:

A. Social change

B. Social progress

C. National development

D. All of these

Answer: D

18. Education is called a process of modification of behaviour because it:

A. Develops desirable habits and attitudes

B. Only provides information

C. Only prepares for exams

D. Avoids social interaction

Answer: A

19. The nature of education is best described as:

A. Individual and social process

B. Individual process only

C. Social process only

D. Political process only

Answer: A

20. Which statement is most appropriate about education?

A. Education is limited to the classroom

B. Education is a lifelong process of development

C. Education is only for children

D. Education ends after formal schooling

Answer: B