1. Who is known as the father of American Sign Language (ASL)?
A. William Stockoe
B. Charles-Michel de l’Épée
C. Juan Pablo Bonet
D. Pedro Ponce de Leon
2. Which Fingerspelling system is used in India?
A. One–Handed.
B. Two–Handed.
C. Four–fingered.
D. Six-fingered.
3. Which of the following organizations has prepared Universal Design of Learning UDL-based learning materials in ISL for school students studying in inclusive classrooms?
A. ICSSR
B. NCERT
C. NCTE
D. NIEPA
4. Which policy recommended that Indian Sign language is to be taught as a subject in Schools in India?
A. NEP 2020
B. NEP 1986
C. NEP 1968
D. RPWD Act 2016 / RPWD
5. What is the theme of the International Day of Sign Language for the year 2023?
A. “Sign languages unite us”
B. “A World Where Deaf People Everywhere Can Sign Anywhere!”
C. “With Sign Language, Everyone is Included!”
D. “Sign Languages are for Everyone!”
6. Using a visual-based simple signal system to communicate between team players, such as use of colored flags for signaling start/ stop and other commands are some accommodations for conducting games & sports in schools is majorly beneficial for ____________
A. Children with hearing impairment (CwHI)
B. Children with Visual Impairment (CwVI)
C. Children with Speech Impairments (CwSI)
D. Children using wheelchair
7. What is the Deaf population(Approx.) in India?
A. 25 Million
B. 18 Million
C. 10 Million
D. 12 Million
8. Which portal has lessons/chapters available in Indian Sign Language (ISL) ?
A. NISHTHA
B. DIKSHA
C. PRASHAST
D. None of the above
9. Which DTH channel is broadcasting UDL based ISL digital content for children with hearing impairment?
A. PM E-Vidya
B. NIOS
C. SWAYAM PRABHA
D. DIKSHA
10. In which general assembly is the ‘Declaration of the Rights of Deaf Children’ signed by the WFD?
A. 4th General Assembly
B. 11th General Assembly
C. 7th General Assembly
D. 3rd General Assembly
11. When was the first International Week of the Deaf celebrated ?
A. 1957
B. 1958
C. 1959
D. 1956
12. Where was the first deaf school established?
A. Brussels
B. India
C. Paris
D. Chicago
13. Full form of ISLRTC is…
A. India Sign Language Resource and Training Center
B. Indian Sign Language Research and Teacher Center
C. Indian Sign Language Review and Training Center
D. Indian Sign Language Research and Training Center
14. When was the first International Day of Sign Language celebrated ?
A. 2018
B. 2017
C. 2016
D. 2015
15. Assistance provided to children with hearing impairment under Samagra Shiksha. Which of the following is not part of the provisions of Samagra Shiksha provisions for CwHI ?
A. Textbooks in ISL
B. Teaching Learning material in Braille
C. Cochlear Implants
D. Hearing Aids
16. What is the main purpose of the International Day of Sign Languages?
A. To celebrate sign language interpreters
B. To promote the use of a universal sign language
C. To raise awareness about the importance of sign languages
D. To honour famous deaf individual
17. In Indian Sign Language (ISL) time is expressed by _____.
A. Pointing to the wrist
B. Tapping the fingers
C. Nodding the head
D. Clapping hands
18. Name the institute which has introduced ISL as a language subject at the secondary level.
A. National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS)
B. Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
C. ISLRTC
D. NCERT
19.Teaching Learning material in ___________format is majorly beneficial for children with deafness.
A. Visual
B. Audio
C.ISL
D. Braille
20. Which organisation or institution recommended observing the International Day of Sign Languages?
A. World Federation of the Deaf
B. British Deaf Association (BDA)
C. Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of the Hearing Handicapped
D. Indian Sign Language Interpreters Association
21. “High-quality modules to teach Indian Sign Language, and to teach other basic subjects using Indian Sign Language.” This line is a recommendation from which policy document related to education?
A. National Education Policy (NEP), 2020
B. Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016
C. National Education Policy 1986
D. Samagra Shiksha
22. What Sign Language is prevalent in India?
A. Indian Sign Language
B. British Sign Language
C. Maharashtra Sign Language
D. Mizo Sign Language
23. Which bollywood film portrayed Deaf person playing Cricket and using sign language?
A. Taare Zameen Par
B. Iqbaal
C. My name is Khan
D. Three Idiots
24. In which month, the International Week of Deaf People (IWDP) is celebrated annually?
A. January
B. March
C. September
D. May
25. What is the full form of CODA
A. Children of Deaf Adult
B. Cousin of Deaf Adult
C. Course on Deaf Adults
D. Culture of Deaf Adults
26. Which act mandates free and compulsory elementary education, in neighbourhood schools, to all children including children with hearing impairment?
A. The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009
B. Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016
C. United Nations Convention on the Rights
D. None of the above
27. Who published the first manual alphabet system?
A. Pedro Ponce de Leon
B. Juan Pablo Bonet
C. Charles-Michel de l’Épée
D. Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet
28. Who facilitates communication between deaf or hard of hearing individuals and those who do not know sign language?
A. Translator
B. Narrator
C. Interpreter
D. Transcriber
29. How many articles are there in the Declaration of Rights of Deaf children?
A. 7 Articles
B. 16 Articles
C. 10 Articles
D. 8 Articles
30. Which is the current Centrally Sponsored Scheme for integrated school education from pre-primary to senior secondary level that also supports the inclusive education of children with hearing impairments?
A. Samagra Shiksha Scheme
B. Integrated Education for Disabled Children
C. Education for “All”
D. Sarva Shiksha