(A) Guidance and Counselling in Education
- Guidance in education primarily aims to:
A. Teach students moral values
B. Help students pass exams
C. Assist students in making suitable choices and adjustments
D. Train students for military service
Answer: C - Counselling differs from guidance in that it:
A. Focuses only on group activities
B. Involves deeper emotional support through one-to-one interaction
C. Is less personal
D. Is always provided in groups
Answer: B - Vocational guidance helps students in:
A. Selecting books
B. Planning school activities
C. Choosing appropriate career paths
D. Learning new languages
Answer: C - Which of the following is not a type of guidance?
A. Educational
B. Personal
C. Medical
D. Vocational
Answer: C - A major objective of educational guidance is to:
A. Offer financial help
B. Assist in academic and curricular choices
C. Provide job training
D. Administer psychological tests
Answer: B - Which of the following is a tool of guidance?
A. Class lecture
B. IQ test
C. Drama
D. Audio-visual aid
Answer: B - The term ‘counselling’ is derived from the Latin word ‘consilium’ which means:
A. Healing
B. Instruction
C. Advice or consultation
D. Relationship
Answer: C - Group counselling is most suitable when:
A. The issue is deeply personal
B. The problem is shared by multiple students
C. One student is extremely disturbed
D. A teacher wants to punish students
Answer: B - Which of the following is a technique used in counselling?
A. Storytelling
B. Directive interviews
C. Group recitation
D. Dictation
Answer: B - The need for guidance increases due to:
A. Reduced student strength
B. Changing social and occupational patterns
C. Over-emphasis on play
D. Simplification of education
Answer: B - Which is the correct order of the guidance process?
A. Data collection → Diagnosis → Prognosis → Therapy
B. Therapy → Diagnosis → Prognosis → Data collection
C. Diagnosis → Data collection → Therapy → Prognosis
D. Prognosis → Diagnosis → Data collection → Therapy
Answer: A - Which of the following is a principle of guidance?
A. Guidance is a one-time activity
B. Guidance is restricted to gifted children
C. Guidance is a continuous and lifelong process
D. Guidance is rigid and standard for all
Answer: C - The main focus of personal guidance is on:
A. Family background
B. Academic performance
C. Personality development and emotional well-being
D. Sports training
Answer: C - Directive counselling is based on the principle of:
A. Free will of the student
B. Active participation of student
C. Authority of the counsellor
D. Democratic interaction
Answer: C - Non-directive counselling was introduced by:
A. Freud
B. Skinner
C. Carl Rogers
D. Thorndike
Answer: C - Which one is not an aim of guidance?
A. To solve disciplinary issues
B. To help with social adjustment
C. To promote self-understanding
D. To replace teaching
Answer: D - A psychological test used in guidance is:
A. Observation sheet
B. Interest inventory
C. Attendance register
D. Report card
Answer: B - Which of the following is most appropriate for group guidance?
A. Diagnosing mental illness
B. Solving family problems
C. Explaining career opportunities
D. Treating trauma
Answer: C - Cumulative Record Card is used to:
A. Record fees
B. Track academic and personal development
C. Maintain discipline
D. Provide homework
Answer: B - Who among the following is not directly involved in school counselling?
A. Teacher
B. School nurse
C. Class monitor
D. Psychologist
Answer: C
(B) Impact of Mass Media on Education
- Which of the following is a form of electronic media in education?
A. Textbooks
B. Newspaper
C. Television
D. Charts
Answer: C - A primary benefit of using radio in education is:
A. Visual learning
B. Two-way interaction
C. Accessibility in remote areas
D. Expensive infrastructure
Answer: C - Which medium combines both audio and visual effects?
A. Radio
B. Newspaper
C. Television
D. Poster
Answer: C - Print media contributes to education mainly through:
A. Visual demonstrations
B. Audio broadcasting
C. Written content like articles, books, and journals
D. Real-time interaction
Answer: C - One major advantage of mass media in education is:
A. It reduces attention
B. It makes learning more interactive and accessible
C. It increases classroom noise
D. It is expensive and elitist
Answer: B - Which of the following best describes guidance?
A. Imposing decisions on others
B. Solving all problems of a student
C. Helping an individual to make their own decisions
D. Giving punishments
Answer: C - Which technique is most commonly used in personal guidance?
A. Laboratory method
B. Interview
C. Multiple choice tests
D. Supervised reading
Answer: B - Non-directive counselling is also known as:
A. Traditional counselling
B. Client-centred counselling
C. Psychodynamic counselling
D. Behavioural counselling
Answer: B - The essence of counselling is:
A. Sympathy
B. Advice
C. Empathetic communication and support
D. Instruction
Answer: C - Which one is a key characteristic of an effective counsellor?
A. Authoritarian attitude
B. High academic rank
C. Empathy and active listening
D. Strong discipline skills
Answer: C - Career guidance is most useful at which stage of education?
A. Pre-primary
B. Primary
C. Secondary and higher secondary
D. Adult education
Answer: C - Which of the following tools is widely used in vocational guidance?
A. Essay writing
B. Intelligence test
C. Aptitude test
D. Homework diary
Answer: C - The process of gathering information about a student for guidance purposes is called:
A. Interpretation
B. Case analysis
C. Data collection
D. Prognosis
Answer: C - The cumulative record card includes information on:
A. Only academic scores
B. Attendance only
C. All-round development of the student
D. Homework only
Answer: C - Which type of guidance helps in solving emotional and personal problems?
A. Educational guidance
B. Vocational guidance
C. Personal guidance
D. Group guidance
Answer: C - Which one of the following is not a technique of guidance?
A. Case study
B. Anecdotal record
C. Learning by doing
D. Interview
Answer: C - Group guidance is suitable for:
A. Resolving personal trauma
B. Sharing general information with many students
C. Solving home-related issues
D. Counselling in mental health
Answer: B - Anecdotal records in guidance help in:
A. Studying attendance
B. Identifying student behaviour trends
C. Taking exams
D. Promoting students
Answer: B - What is the primary objective of educational counselling?
A. Enhancing teacher salaries
B. Reducing homework
C. Supporting students in academic planning and study habits
D. Designing the curriculum
Answer: C - Directive counselling is most appropriate when:
A. The student knows the solution
B. The student needs emotional healing
C. A decision must be made quickly
D. The counsellor is unsure of the student’s background
Answer: C - Mass media refers to media that:
A. Targets a small group
B. Is expensive to access
C. Reaches large, diverse audiences
D. Focuses only on advertisements
Answer: C - Which of the following is a disadvantage of mass media in education?
A. Increases literacy
B. Enhances classroom reach
C. Promotes misinformation and distraction
D. Helps in visual learning
Answer: C - The key characteristic of educational television is:
A. Entertainment only
B. Two-way communication
C. Audio-visual learning that enhances comprehension
D. Written information
Answer: C - Which medium allows learners to receive information at their own pace?
A. Radio
B. Cinema
C. Print media
D. Television
Answer: C - Cinema in education is primarily useful for:
A. Rote learning
B. Visualizing abstract concepts and moral values
C. Conducting exams
D. Memorization
Answer: B - Which one of the following is an example of digital media used in education?
A. Blackboard
B. Newspaper
C. Interactive websites
D. Posters
Answer: C - The role of mass media in inclusive education is to:
A. Exclude unfit students
B. Deliver uniform content
C. Spread awareness and remove misconceptions about diversity
D. Promote competition
Answer: C - Which of the following best explains the educational potential of radio?
A. Requires expensive devices
B. Provides real-time interactive visual content
C. Reaches remote learners with clear audio instruction
D. Encourages video conferencing
Answer: C - One limitation of using television as an educational tool is:
A. Lack of visuals
B. No audio component
C. One-way communication and lack of interaction
D. Unclear transmission
Answer: C - Which of the following is not a function of educational mass media?
A. Curriculum planning
B. Dissemination of knowledge
C. Motivation and inspiration
D. Reinforcement of learning
Answer: A - Which of the following is most essential in a counselling relationship?
A. Strict discipline
B. Emotional detachment
C. Mutual trust and confidentiality
D. High intelligence of the counsellor
Answer: C - The purpose of a cumulative record is to:
A. Rank students
B. Record punishment data
C. Provide holistic information about the learner
D. Note down classwork
Answer: C - Which of the following is not a purpose of guidance?
A. Helping students choose careers
B. Increasing teacher salary
C. Assisting in personal development
D. Supporting students in educational planning
Answer: B - The term “Counsellee” refers to:
A. The person offering guidance
B. The expert witness
C. The person receiving counselling
D. The psychologist
Answer: C - Which of the following is a limitation of group counselling?
A. Economical
B. Peer interaction
C. Lack of personal attention
D. More structured
Answer: C - Educational guidance mainly deals with:
A. Future occupational goals
B. Emotional problems
C. Learning styles, curriculum choice, study habits
D. Health issues
Answer: C - Which of the following tools is most appropriate for identifying student behaviour?
A. Cumulative record
B. Personality inventory
C. Anecdotal record
D. Aptitude test
Answer: C - Directive counselling is also called:
A. Democratic counselling
B. Authoritarian counselling
C. Client-centered counselling
D. Passive counselling
Answer: B - The goal of vocational guidance is to:
A. Force a child to choose a job
B. Ignore aptitude
C. Help a person choose a suitable occupation
D. Provide mental therapy
Answer: C - Which type of test is most suitable for guidance in subject selection?
A. Personality test
B. Aptitude test
C. Interest inventory
D. Achievement test
Answer: C - Group guidance works best when the focus is on:
A. Individual psychotherapy
B. General problems common to the group
C. Individual student complaints
D. Medical counselling
Answer: B - Non-directive counselling emphasises:
A. Counsellor-dominated solutions
B. Student’s freedom and self-direction
C. Use of medication
D. Restrictive intervention
Answer: B - The case study method in guidance focuses on:
A. Group achievement
B. Average classroom scores
C. A detailed understanding of an individual’s development
D. Creating new tests
Answer: C - A guidance programme should begin at which stage of education?
A. Only in higher education
B. At post-graduation level
C. Early schooling years
D. After career selection
Answer: C - An aptitude test is primarily used to measure:
A. Moral values
B. Acquired knowledge
C. Potential to succeed in a particular area
D. IQ only
Answer: C - Which technique is most useful to understand emotional problems?
A. Questionnaire
B. Group discussion
C. Case history
D. Vocabulary test
Answer: C - Anecdotal records are maintained to record:
A. Medical history
B. Subject grades
C. Specific incidents related to student behaviour
D. Classroom attendance
Answer: C - A psychological test must be:
A. Administered randomly
B. Valid and reliable
C. Informal and verbal
D. Expensive and long
Answer: B - The function of guidance is to help an individual to:
A. Solve social problems
B. Imitate others
C. Develop and use his own potential
D. Win awards
Answer: C - In directive counselling, the major role is played by:
A. The group
B. The teacher
C. The counsellor
D. The government
Answer: C - Which mass media is most interactive in nature today?
A. Newspaper
B. Radio
C. Social media platforms
D. Cinema
Answer: C - Which of the following is a limitation of print media in education?
A. Easy availability
B. Permanent record
C. Inaccessibility to illiterate persons
D. Low cost
Answer: C - The main educational function of cinema is to:
A. Promote nationalism
B. Entertain through songs
C. Provide moral, cultural, and social messages through stories
D. Advertise products
Answer: C - One major educational benefit of television is:
A. Time wastage
B. Promotion of violence
C. Visual and auditory learning support
D. Reduced concentration
Answer: C - Which of the following media can best reach remote and tribal areas in India for educational messages?
A. E-journals
B. Television only
C. Radio broadcasting
D. Webinars
Answer: C - Which of the following is not a characteristic of effective counselling?
A. Empathy
B. Confidentiality
C. Authoritarianism
D. Active listening
Answer: C - The principle of individual differences is fundamental to:
A. Classroom teaching only
B. School administration
C. Guidance and counselling
D. Library services
Answer: C - Which of the following is a non-testing technique used in counselling?
A. Interest inventory
B. Aptitude test
C. Observation
D. Intelligence test
Answer: C - Career guidance is essential for:
A. Reducing examination pressure
B. Enhancing artistic creativity only
C. Assisting in making informed occupational choices
D. Diagnosing medical problems
Answer: C - One of the key responsibilities of a school counsellor is to:
A. Take attendance
B. Design curriculum
C. Provide support for academic, emotional, and career issues
D. Organize sports events
Answer: C - The word ‘guidance’ is derived from Latin ‘guidare’ meaning:
A. To instruct
B. To counsel
C. To direct or lead
D. To change
Answer: C - Which of the following is a characteristic of directive counselling?
A. Counsellor-centered
B. Based on client freedom
C. Exploratory in nature
D. Focused on emotional catharsis
Answer: A - Which type of counselling encourages self-analysis and self-direction?
A. Directive
B. Authoritative
C. Non-directive
D. Vocational
Answer: C - The basic objective of counselling in schools is to:
A. Punish indiscipline
B. Guide only the toppers
C. Facilitate holistic development
D. Fill admission forms
Answer: C - Counselling is most effective when it is:
A. One-sided
B. Forced
C. Voluntary
D. Brief and directive
Answer: C - Which is not a direct benefit of guidance services in schools?
A. Better adjustment
B. Enhanced self-understanding
C. Increased absenteeism
D. Improved decision-making
Answer: C - The term “vocational maturity” refers to:
A. Getting a job early
B. Financial independence
C. Readiness to make appropriate career choices
D. Finishing education quickly
Answer: C - An example of a projective technique in counselling is:
A. Interest inventory
B. Rorschach inkblot test
C. Achievement test
D. Rating scale
Answer: B - Which of the following is most suitable for group guidance?
A. Career awareness programme
B. IQ testing
C. Psychological counselling
D. Remedial teaching
Answer: A - A comprehensive guidance programme includes:
A. Only vocational support
B. Medical treatment
C. Educational, vocational, and personal-social guidance
D. Financial counselling only
Answer: C - Which media tool is most effective for distance education?
A. Posters
B. Television
C. Internet
D. Cinema
Answer: C - One key advantage of educational TV is:
A. Passive engagement
B. Linear presentation
C. Visual demonstration of abstract ideas
D. Lack of accessibility
Answer: C - Which of the following promotes two-way communication in education?
A. Magazine
B. Radio
C. Online forum
D. Television
Answer: C - Which is a major challenge of using electronic media in rural education?
A. Content irrelevance
B. Lack of electricity and internet
C. Too much creativity
D. Expensive teachers
Answer: B - Mass media supports the principle of:
A. Individual instruction
B. Learning by doing
C. Equal access to information
D. Traditional rote learning
Answer: C - Which of the following is not a function of educational media?
A. Reinforcement
B. Content dissemination
C. Misleading the public
D. Motivation
Answer: C - Radio can be best used for:
A. Reading aloud in class
B. Promoting silent reading
C. Broadcasting educational lectures and programmes
D. Showing documentary films
Answer: C - Which of the following mass media can combine audio, video, and text in a single platform?
A. Radio
B. Newspaper
C. Internet
D. Blackboard
Answer: C - Which medium has the fastest capacity for updating educational content?
A. Print media
B. Film reels
C. Television
D. Internet-based platforms
Answer: D - Which of the following is an example of participatory media in education?
A. Textbook
B. Newspaper editorial
C. Discussion forum or webinar
D. Chalk and board
Answer: C