441. A good teacher must be (A) resourceful and autocratic (B) resourceful and participative (C) resourceful and authoritative (D) resourceful and dominant Answer: (B) 442. Which one of the following is the best method of teaching ? (A) Lecture method (B) Discussion method (C) Demonstration method (D) Question-Answer method Answer: (C) 443. Successful Communication in classroom teaching is (A) Circular (B) Reciprocal (C) Directional (D) Influential Answer: (B) 444. Which one of the following types of evaluation assesses the learning progress to provide continuous feedback to both teachers and students during instruction ? (A) Placement evaluation (B) Formative evaluation (C) Diagnostic evaluation (D) Summative Answer: (B) 445. Which one of the following is a scaled down teaching situation ? (A) Macro teaching (B) Team teaching (C) Cooperative teaching (D) Micro teaching Answer: (D) 446. CLASS stands for (A) Complete Literacy and Studies in Schools (B) Computer Literates and Students in Schools (C) Computer Literacy and Studies in Schools (D) Centre for Literacy and Studies in Schools Answer: (C) 447. Which one of the following is not a type of experimental method ? (A) Single group experiment (B) Residual group experiment (C) Parallel group experiment (D) Rational group experiment Answer: (B) 448. Which one of the following is not a non-parametric test ? (A) t-test (B) Sign test (C) Chi-square test (D) Run test Answer: (A) 449. Read the following statements – one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R) : Assertion (A) : Qualitative research in India has a long way to go to reach international standards. Reason (R) : Because the funding agencies do not support qualitative research in academic institutions. Find the correct answer from the codes given below : (A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). (B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). (C) (A) is true, but (R) is false. (D) Both (A) and (R) are false. Answer: (C) 450. Identify the correct sequence of research steps : (A) Selection of topic, review of literature, data collection, interpretation of findings (B) Review of literature, selection of topic, data collection, interpretation of findings (C) Selection of topic, data collection, review of literature, interpretation of findings (D) Selection of topic, review of literature, interpretation of findings, data collection Answer: (A) 451. Deconstruction is a popular method of research in (A) Basic Science (B) Applied Science (C) Social Science (D) Literature Answer: (D) 452. With which one of the following techniques communality is associated ? (A) Univariate analysis (B) Factor analysis (C) Case studies (D) SWOT analysis Answer: (B) 453. The variable which impacts the relationship between an independent variable and a dependent variable is known as (A) antecedent variable (B) precedent variable (C) predictor variable (D) control variable Answer: (D) 454. Which one of the following is a nonprobability sampling method ? (A) Simple Random Sampling (B) Stratified Sampling (C) Cluster Sampling (D) Quota Sampling Answer: (D) 455. By the year 2022, the Climate Change Action Plan of Government of India aims at installing (A) 20,000 MW of wind power (B) 25,000 MW of wind power (C) 20,000 MW of solar power (D) 10,000 MW of solar power Answer: (C) 456. Which one of the following biosphere reserves has UNESCO recognition ? (A) Manas (B) Kanchenjunga (C) Seshachalam Hills (D) Greater Nicobar Answer: (D) 457. Which activity contributes to water pollution more than any other throughout world ? (A) Agriculture (B) Hydroelectric power generation (C) Industry (D) Urbanisation Answer: (A) 458. Match List – I with List – II and find the correct answer from the codes given below : List – I (Biosphere Reserve) List – II (Area of Location) a. Nilgiri i. Deccan Peninsula b. Manas ii. Chhattisgarh c. Similipal iii. Eastern Himalaya d. Achankmar- Amarkantak iv. Western Ghat Codes :       a b c d (A) i ii iii iv (B) ii iii iv i (C) iii iv ii i (D) iv iii i ii Answer: (D) 459. G5 are the five most important emerging economies of world. Which one of the following does not form part of G5 ? (A) Mexico (B) Brazil (C) China (D) Korea Answer: (D) 460. Which of the following nations has the maximum per capita emissions of carbon di-oxide? (A) China (B) Japan (C) USA (D) India Answer: (C) 461. Which of the following regions has recorded the highest negative growth rate of foreign tourist arrivals in India in 2009? (A) Western Europe (B) North America (C) South Asia (D) West Asia Answer: (D) 462. Find out the region that has been showing declining trend in terms of share of foreign tourist arrivals in India in 2008 and 2009. (A) Western Europe (B) South East Asia (C) East Asia (D) West Asia             Answer: (A) 463. Identify the region that has shown hyper growth rate of foreign tourist arrivals than the growth rate of the total FTAs in India in 2008. (A) Western Europe (B) North America (C) South Asia (D) East Asia Answer: (C) 464. The odd numbers from 1 to 45 which are exactly divisible by 3 are arranged in an ascending order. The number at 6th position is (A) 18 (B) 24 (C) 33 (D) 36 Answer: (C) 465. The mean of four numbers a,b,c,d is 100. IF c = 70, then the mean of the remaining numbers is (A) 30 (B) 85/2 (C) 170/3 (D) 110 Answer: (D) 466. If the radius of a circle is increased by 50%, the perimeter of the circle will increased by (A) 20% (B) 30% (C) 40% (D) 50% Answer: (D) 467. If the statement ‘some men are honest’ is false, which among the following statements will be true. Choose the correct code given below: (i) All men are honest (ii) No men are honest (iii) Some men are not honest. (iv) All men are dishonest. Codes: (A) (i), (ii) and (iii) (B) (ii), (iii) and (iv) (C) (i), (iii) and (iv) (D) (ii), (i) and (iv) Answer: (B)

468. The most important quality of a good teacher is

(A) Sound knowledge of subject matter

(B) Good communication skills

(C) Concern for students’ welfare

(D) Effective leadership qualities

Answer: (A)

469. Which one of the following is appropriate in respect of teacher student relationship?

(A) Very informal and intimate

(B) Limited to classroom only

(C) Cordial and respectful

(D) Indifferent

Answer: (C)

470. The academic performance of students can be improved if parents are encouraged to

(A) supervise the work of their wards

(B) arrange for extra tuition

(C) remain unconcerned about it

(D) interact with teachers frequently

Answer: (A)

471. In a lively classroom situation, there is likely to be

(A) occasional roars of laughter

(B) complete silence

(C) frequent teacher-student dialogue

(D) loud discussion among students

Answer: (C)

472. If a parent approaches the teacher to do some favour to his/her ward in the examination, the teacher should

(A) try to help him

(B) ask him not to talk in those terms

(C) refuse politely and firmly

(D) ask him rudely to go away

Answer: (C)

473. Which of the following phrases is not relevant to describe the meaning of research as a process?

(A) Systematic Activity

(B) Objective Observation

(C) Trial and Error

(D) Problem Solving

Answer: (B)

474. Which of the following is not an example of a continuous variable?

(A) Family size

(B) Intelligence

(C) Height

(D) Attitude

Answer: (B)

475. Indian national Bibliographical first appeared in

(A) 1947

(B) 1957

(C) 1967

(D) 1937

Answer: (B)

476. Who is the author of “Dictionary of anonymous and pseudonymous

literature”

(A) S. Halkett& J. Laing

(B) Robert Proctor

(C) Ralph De sols

(D) Hanuman Sastri

Answer: (A)

477. Compton year book contains

(A) Political events

(B) Cultural events

(C) Outstanding events

(D) Economic events

Answer: (C)

478. Online Europa year book has a coverage since

(A) 1965

(B) 1975

(C) 1984

(D) 1985

Answer: (D)

479. Which of the following is a multi-subject gateway?

(A) Renardus

(B) Humbul

(C) Sapling

(D) EdWEb

Answer: (A)

480. Which of the following is a specialized information organization online

tool?

(A) Mamma

(B) Dogpile

(C) Vivisimo

(D) Entireweb

Answer: (C)

481. Research periodicals are which category of sources?

(A) Primary

(B) Secondary

(C) Tertiary

(D) Non documentary.

Answer: (A)

482. Reference sources are those

(A) Which are large in size?

(B) Which are read at home easily?

(C) Which used to obtain particular information?

(D) Which are costly?

Answer: (C)

483. Who is the publisher of Encyclopedia of Library and information

science?

(A) Boweker

(B) H.W.Wilson company

(C) M.Dekker

(D) H.W.Wilson

Answer: (C)

484. Retrospective search service is a type of

(A) Referral service

(B) Responsive service

(C ) CAS

(D) SDI

Answer: (B)

485. Which part of new encyclopedia Britannica is useful for ready

references?

(A) Macropaedia

(B) Propaedia

(C )Micropaedia

(D) Premedia

Answer: (B)

486. Year book are also known as

(A) Hand book

(B) annual

(C ) Directory

(D) Dictionary

Answer: (B)

487. What is India: A reference annual?

(A) Year Book

(B) Almonac

(C ) Gide book

(D) Hand book

Answer: (A)

488. What is Trade bibliography?

(A) List of Author Bibliography

(B) List of Special Bibliography

(C ) List of books in print or for sale compiled by a publisher

(D) List of books of trade Library

Answer: (C)

489. Who publishes INIS Atom Index?

(A) INIS (Viena)

(B) LC

(C) ICSU

(D) AGRIS

Answer: (A)

490. What is the meaning of E-Documents?

(A) All Documents other than printed

(B) Non-Paper documents

(C ) In electronic form such as Cassettes, CD- ROMs, etc.

(D) Audio visual tools

Answer (C)

491. Which of the following is not the documents?

(A) Manuscript

(B) Book

(C) Inscription

(D) Periodical

Answer: (C)

492. Generally the information sources are divided mainly in to following

categories?

(A) Primary and secondary.

(B) Reference and information sources.

(C) Documentary and non-documentary

(D) Books and periodicals

Answer: (C )

493. What are non- documentary sources?

(A) Which are in printed form.

(B) Which are in not printed form

(C) Which are nor documents

(D) None of these

Answer: (B)

494. Today which type of information sources is most useful?

(A) Reference sources

(B) Documentary source

(C) Non- Documentary source

(D) Both the Documentary and Non- Documentary sources

Answer: (C)

495. Cover to cover translation is treated as

(A) Selective dissemination service

(B) Current awareness services

(C) On demand services

(D) Anticipatory services

Answer: (B)

496. What is the suitable reference sources to know about the information

of a particular place?

(A) Directory

(B) Gazetteer

(C) Encyclopedia

(D) Year book

Answer: (B)

497. What is the suitable reference sources to find out the list of historical

monuments of Delhi?

(A) Atlas

(B) Gazetteer

(C) Guide book

(D) Globe

Answer: (C)

498. What do you call a collection of maps, tables, charts, etc.?

(A) Globe

(B) Gazetteer

(C) Atlas

(D) Map

Answer: (C)

499. How many volumes Micropaedia of new Encyclopedia Britannica is

published?

(A) 2

(B) 10

(C) 19

(D) 12

Answer: (B)

500. Encyclopedia Americana consists of

(A) 20 Volumes

(B) 25 Volumes

(C) 28 Volumes

(D) 30 Volumes

Answer: (D)