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Education Systems and Career Paths

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This hub provides practice questions on education systems, professional degrees, and career paths. It covers vocational training, diploma courses, and higher education options. These topics are useful for general awareness sections in various competitive exams.

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Education Systems and Career Paths Questions

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the right order in terms of contributing disciplines from the micro to macro level?

  1. Psychology, Anthropology, Sociology, Social Psychology

  2. Psychology, Social Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology

  3. Anthropology, Social Psychology, Psychology, Sociology

  4. Psychology, Anthropology, Social Psychology, Sociology

  5. Sociology, Social Psychology, Anthropology, Psychology
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

This is the right order. Micro thrust increases in this order.

Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the odd one out.

  1. Biology

  2. Psychology

  3. Zoology

  4. Sociology

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

All the other words refer to the studies related to human beings, except 'zoology' which is the scientific study of the behaviour, structure, physiology, classification and distribution of animals. 

Multiple choice

D studies in which college?

A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H are eight friends studying in three different engineering colleges - X, Y and Z. Taken together, they play three different games - volleyball, throwball and cricket. No less than two of them and no more than three of them study in any one college. Not more than three of them play in any one of the three games. G and E only study in college Y. G plays throwball and E plays volley ball. A and H do not study in college Z and play the same game but not throwball. C and F study in college Z. C palys volley ball and F plays throwball. D plays volleyball and does not study in the same college where C studies. B does not play cricket.

  1. X

  2. Y

  3. Z

  4. Cannot be determined

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
College / Sport V T C
X D - A, H
Y E G -
Z C F, B -

V implies VolleyBall, T implies Throwball, C implies Cricket   ||||| |---|---|---|---| | College / Sport|V|T|C| |X|D|-|A, H, D| |Y|E|G|-| |Z|C|F, B|-|

  ||||| |---|---|---|---| | College / Sport|V|T|C| |X|D|-|A, H| |Y|E|G|-| |Z|C|F,B|C|

  ||||| |---|---|---|---| | College / Sport|V|T|C| |X|D|-|A, H| |Y|E|G|-| |Z|C|F, B|F|

Multiple choice

Which one is right in reference to Social Science at elementary level?

  1. History - Geography - Political Science - Economics

  2. History - Geography - Political Science - Sociology

  3. History - Geography - Civics - Sociology

  4. History - Geography - Economics - Sociology
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

At the elementary level, Social Science comprises History, Geography, and Civics (Social and Political Life). The use of Civics instead of Political Science makes Option C the most appropriate among the choices, though Sociology's inclusion varies by curriculum framework.

Multiple choice

Which of the following subjects is/are under the State list?

  1. Public health
  2. Local governments
  3. Education

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 3

  3. Only 1 and 2

  4. Only 1 and 3
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

There are a total of 69 subjects in the State List, all of which are exclusive legislative powers of the State. Some of the subjects enlisted in the State list are as follows: Public order and police State taxes and duties Agriculture Sanitation Local governments Forests Fisheries Public Health Education, which was originally a State subject, was transferred to the Concurrent List by the 42nd Amendment.

Multiple choice

D, B and A teach which of the following subjects?

Directions: Read the following information carefully and answer the question given below:

In a school, there are five teachers.
A and B teach Hindi and English.
C and D teach English and Geography.
D and A teach Maths and Hindi.
E and B teach History and French.

  1. Hindi

  2. Maths

  3. Geography

  4. History

  5. French
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
English Hindi Maths Geography History French
A A A C B B
B B D D E E
C D        
D          
Multiple choice

Which exam system is better?

  1. Annual

  2. Semester

  3. Half yearly

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The semester system is generally considered better than annual or half-yearly systems because it provides more frequent assessment, better feedback loops, reduces exam burden, and allows for deeper engagement with fewer subjects at a time. This modular approach supports continuous learning rather than last-minute cramming.

Multiple choice

For which profession you normally require the degree of B. Arch

  1. Architect

  2. Doctor

  3. School Teacher

  4. Journalist
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

B. Arch (Bachelor of Architecture) is the professional degree required to become an Architect. It's a 5-year undergraduate program that qualifies graduates to design and oversee construction of buildings.

Multiple choice

Which according to Kothari Commisssion is the integral part of education?

  1. Work experience

  2. Art and painting

  3. Agriculture

  4. Computer Science
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Kothari Commission (1964-66) recommended work experience as an integral part of education to bridge the gap between education and life. This approach emphasizes practical, hands-on learning alongside theoretical knowledge. The commission believed this would make education more meaningful and relevant to real-world situations.

Multiple choice

The D.P.I. is the head of

  1. university education

  2. college education

  3. school education

  4. none of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

DPI stands for Director of Public Instruction, who heads the school education system at the state level. This official is responsible for overseeing primary and secondary education administration. Universities and colleges have different administrative structures and heads.

Multiple choice

Eric database in U.S.A. covers

  1. Energy

  2. Education

  3. Engineering

  4. Ecology
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

ERIC (Education Resources Information Center) is a comprehensive digital library sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences of the U.S. Department of Education. It specializes in education-related research and information. While the name sounds like it might relate to energy (A) or engineering (C), ERIC is exclusively focused on educational resources and research.