Chapter: Education for the Mentally Challenged Children
101.

Medical classification of mental retardation is based on

A. IQ score
B. Symptoms
C. Causes
D. Cognitive skills
Answer» D. Cognitive skills
102.

One of the most visible conditions associated with mental retardation caused by genetic disorder is

A. Down Syndrome.
B. Hydrocephalic
C. Autism
D. Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
Answer» A. Down Syndrome.
103.

Which of the following is the main neurological birth syndrome caused by anoxia?

A. Down Syndrome
B. Fragile X syndrome
C. Cerebral palsy
D. Cerebral Vascular accident
Answer» C. Cerebral palsy
104.

Which of the following is an example of a peri-natal cause of intellectual disability when there is a significant period without oxygen occurring during or immediately after delivery?

A. Anoxia
B. Pronoxia
C. Anaphylaxia
D. Dysnoxia
Answer» A. Anoxia
105.

Which of the following is a not pre-natal cause of mental retardation?

A. Willi syndrome
B. Fragile X syndrome
C. Trisomy 21 syndrome
D. Brain injury
Answer» D. Brain injury
106.

Which among the following can result in post-natal cause of mental retardation?

A. RH- incompatibility
B. Brain malformation
C. Sudden onset of fever and convulsions
D. Maternal iodine deficiency
Answer» C. Sudden onset of fever and convulsions
107.

Which among the following is the cause of intellectual disability by abnormal maternal environmental influence?

A. Pregnancy induced hypertension
B. Exposure to harmful chemicals
C. Substances use like alcohol and cocaine
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
108.

Mild retardation, the most common degree of retardation, appears not to be related to pregnancy or birth events, but rather to

A. Social and environmental conditions.
B. Biochemical exposure
C. Heart and kidney disease
D. Chromosomal disorder
Answer» A. Social and environmental conditions.
109.

Symptom of severe intellectual disability is

A. Stammering
B. Problems with mathematic
C. Noticeable motor impairment
D. Being fully independent in self-care when they get older
Answer» C. Noticeable motor impairment
110.

Which among the following is not symptoms of profound intellectual ability?

A. Possible immobility
B. Having IQ less than 20
C. Inability to care for their own needs independently
D. Having problems with reading and writing
Answer» D. Having problems with reading and writing
111.

The goal of education for mentally retarded is to help your child reach their full potential in terms of

A. Education
B. Social skills
C. Life skills
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
112.

In India many state governments provided maintenance grant for mentally retarded persons with a sum of rupees?

A. 500 pm
B. 1000 pm
C. 1500 pm
D. 2500 pm
Answer» C. 1500 pm
113.

Aim of IEDC is to provide not only the educational opportunities for disabled children but also to

A. Facilitate their retention in the school system
B. Segregation from normal children
C. Isolation from general community
D. Keep record of student
Answer» A. Facilitate their retention in the school system
114.

Under SSA, a sum of Rs.1200 for disabled child per annum is provided for

A. Aids and appliances
B. Linkages with parents
C. Salaries of special educators
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
115.

Beside education, treatment of intellectual disability may include

A. Behavior therapy
B. Occupational therapy
C. Medication, in some cases
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
116.

The National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCFSE 2000) brought out by the NCERT, recommended

A. Inclusive schools for all without specific reference to pupils
B. Segregation of children with disabilities
C. Separation of gifted and creative children
D. None of the above
Answer» A. Inclusive schools for all without specific reference to pupils
117.

Persons with mental retardation, cerebral palsy or autism may not be eligible to seek loan and enter into a legal contract. In such cases following categories of persons are eligible for financial assistance from NHFDC

A. Any family member of dependent mentally retarded persons
B. Parents/ spouse of dependent mentally retarded persons.
C. Caretaker of dependent mentally retarded persons
D. Sibling of dependent mentally retarded persons
Answer» B. Parents/ spouse of dependent mentally retarded persons.
118.

The ‘National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation’ has been incorporated by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India on

A. 26th February 1986
B. 26th January 1996
C. 24th February 1987
D. 24th January, 1997
Answer» D. 24th January, 1997
119.

Which of the following is not the objectives of NHFDC ?

A. Promote economic development activities for persons with disabilities.
B. Provide loans for economically and financially viable schemes and projects
C. Prevention and Early Detection of Disabilities
D. Assist self-employed individuals/group of individuals
Answer» C. Prevention and Early Detection of Disabilities
120.

The main provision of the persons with disabilities (PWD) Act, 1995 include

A. Prevention and Early Detection of Disabilities
B. Education and Employment
C. Non-Discrimination
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
Chapter: Education for the Gifted
121.

When children have high intelligence of IQ 130 and above, they are identified as –

A. Genuis
B. Intelligent
C. Gifted
D. Differently-abled
Answer» C. Gifted
122.

Children who learn rapidly and easily, and can display rich common sense are known as

A. Creative children
B. Gifted children
C. Advanced children
D. Intelligent children
Answer» B. Gifted children
123.

“The talented or gifted child is one who shows consistently remarkable performance in any worthwhile line of endeavour”. Who said this?

A. Havighurst
B. Barbe
C. Crow & Crow
D. H.J Baker
Answer» A. Havighurst
124.

“The gifted are those students whose potential intellectual powers are at such a high ideational level in both productive and evaluative thinking”. Who said this?

A. H.J Baker
B. Francis Galton
C. J.P Guilford
D. Havighurst
Answer» C. J.P Guilford
125.

The growth pattern of the gifted child is much faster than the normal ones in

A. Mental aspects
B. Physical aspects
C. Social aspects
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
126.

If the needs of the gifted child are not satisfied, he becomes

A. Angry
B. Disappointed
C. Frustrated
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Frustrated
127.

If rich and stimulating environment for proper development is not given, the gifted child becomes

A. Angry
B. Confused
C. Violent
D. Maladjusted
Answer» D. Maladjusted
128.

The Gifted child needs appreciation for his superior ability. If recognition is not given he feels

A. Humiliated
B. Angry
C. Insecure
D. Maladjusted
Answer» C. Insecure
129.

Advance course in science and mathematics and any other subject or giving harder tasks and extra reading materials is called -

A. Enrichment Programme
B. Ability Grouping or Separate class
C. Providing diversified courses
D. Acceleration and Double Promotion
Answer» A. Enrichment Programme
130.

Gifted children should be grouped according to their ability, talents and levels of intelligence. This is called -

A. Acceleration
B. Ability Grouping or Separate class
C. Enrichment Programme
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Ability Grouping or Separate class
131.

Skipping grades according to their abilities refers to -

A. Enrichment Programme
B. Ability Grouping or Separate class
C. Providing Diversified courses
D. Acceleration and Double Promotion
Answer» D. Acceleration and Double Promotion
132.

Gifted children have been defined as those who have superior ability to deal with

A. Facts
B. Ideas
C. Relationships
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
133.

The most agreed cutting point of I.Q between the average and intellectually gifted is

A. 125 and above
B. 140 and above
C. 130 and above
D. All of the above
Answer» C. 130 and above
134.

Early interest in calendars, in telling time and in clocks can be identified by -

A. Intelligence tests
B. Observation
C. Parents’ Opinion or Family friends’ observation
D. Achievement test
Answer» C. Parents’ Opinion or Family friends’ observation
135.

The children are grouped in grades and progress from one grade to another in a curriculum adopted to their interest, curiosity and ability. This is called -

A. Modified Special classes
B. Special class
C. Special schools
D. All of the above
Answer» B. Special class
136.

Gifted children are superior not only in Intelligence but also in -

A. Physical abilities
B. Emotional abilities
C. Social abilities
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
137.

The type of test used in identifying those gifted in art, drama, music and other nonacademic areas is -

A. Opinion and reports of parents, friends and teachers
B. Achievement tests
C. Aptitude tests
D. Intelligence tests
Answer» C. Aptitude tests
138.

The types of deviating gifted children are

A. Underachieving Gifted children
B. Highly Gifted children
C. Gifted children with a handicap
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
139.

Children with I.Q of 160 and above are

A. Moderately Gifted children
B. Highly Gifted children
C. Bright Underachievers
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Highly Gifted children
140.

Arguments in favour of the Education of Gifted children in separate classes is -

A. It is undemocratic
B. It saves the child from many problems and maladjustments
C. They should be given rapid promotions
D. Individual attention should be given
Answer» B. It saves the child from many problems and maladjustments
141.

Arguments against the Education of the Gifted children in separate classes is

A. individual attention should be given
B. It saves the child from many problems and maladjustment
C. It creates intellectual aristocracy
D. They should be given rapid promotions
Answer» C. It creates intellectual aristocracy
142.

The Gifted students are provided subjects according to their interests, needs, abilities and aptitudes under -

A. Grouping
B. Enrichment in co curricular activities
C. Diversification of courses
D. Acceleration
Answer» C. Diversification of courses
143.

The Gifted children should be provided activities like debates, symposiums, reading contests,excursions, etc under -

A. Acceleration
B. Enrichment in co curricular activities
C. Ample home tasks
D. Tasks of responsibility
Answer» B. Enrichment in co curricular activities
144.

A negative emotional characteristic exhibited by Gifted children is

A. They are inattentive
B. They are restless
C. They are disturbed
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
145.

Which is an emotional characteristic of gifted children?

A. Sincere
B. Patient
C. Honest
D. all the above
Answer» D. all the above
146.

Which is an intellectual characteristic of gifted children?

A. High intelligence
B. Rich common sense
C. Learn rapidly
D. all the above
Answer» D. all the above
147.

Which is a physical characteristic of gifted children?

A. Energetic
B. Lazy
C. Overweight
D. Underweight
Answer» A. Energetic
148.

Which is a social characteristic of gifted children?

A. Tactful
B. Reliable
C. Honest
D. all the above
Answer» D. all the above
149.

Which is not a characteristic of gifted children?

A. They have good common sense
B. They are active and energetic
C. They are very insecure
D. They are very sensitive
Answer» C. They are very insecure
150.

Which characteristic differentiates a gifted child from a normal one?

A. They are emotionally needy
B. They seek constant attention and praise
C. They tolerate injustice and corruption
D. They are self sufficient
Answer» D. They are self sufficient
151.

Like other growing children, the gifted children have social and emotional needs like

A. Love
B. Security
C. Belongingness
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
152.

In addition to the basic needs, the gifted children have some special needs like the need for

A. Development of exceptional ability
B. The need for self-actualization
C. The need for self- expression
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
153.

Studies on gifted children came to the forefront after the publication of ‘Hereditary Genuis’ in 1869 by

A. Lombroso
B. Galton
C. Guilford
D. Terman
Answer» B. Galton
154.

Gifted children constitute only ____ of the population.

A. 2 to 3 percent
B. 2 to 4 percent
C. 2 to 5 percent
D. 3 to 5 percent
Answer» D. 3 to 5 percent
155.

A common misconception among laymen regarding the characteritics of gifted children is

A. they are physically small and poorly developed
B. they have strange behaviour
C. they are emotionally unstable
D. all the above
Answer» D. all the above
156.

The main tool used for identifying gifted children is

A. intelligence tests
B. creativity tests
C. personality tests
D. intelligence and creativity tests
Answer» D. intelligence and creativity tests
157.

Criteria for identifying giftedness include

A. Intellectual ability
B. Mechanical skills
C. Physical skills
D. all the above
Answer» D. all the above
158.

Procedures for identifying giftedness given by many psychologists include

A. accuracy and use of vocabulary
B. language proficiency
C. keen observation and quality of concentration
D. all the above
Answer» D. all the above
159.

The most important factor for giftedness is

A. creativity
B. intelligence
C. balanced personality
D. none of the above
Answer» B. intelligence
160.

The main problem associated with the development of gifted children is

A. unattractive school environment
B. monotonous classroom teaching
C. unchallenging curriculum
D. all the above
Answer» D. all the above
Chapter: Education for the Creative
161.

A creative child is one who has got ability to

A. Create
B. Read
C. Write
D. Listen
Answer» A. Create
162.

Which of the following is not the characteristics of Creative Children?

A. Flexibility in thinking
B. Non-engagement
C. Elaboration
D. Imagination
Answer» B. Non-engagement
163.

Identification of creative children is done with

A. Mental health test
B. Self concept test
C. Personality test
D. Creativity test
Answer» D. Creativity test
164.

Creative children are those children and youth with

A. Average ability
B. Normal achiever
C. Outstanding talent
D. General population
Answer» C. Outstanding talent
165.

Which of the following is not creativity?

A. Originality
B. Inventiveness
C. Resourcefulness
D. Specialization
Answer» D. Specialization
166.

It is important to identify Creative children and we should provide them

A. Adequate educational facilities
B. Adequate physical education
C. Abundant leisure
D. Insufficient study material
Answer» A. Adequate educational facilities
167.

According to Guilford, creativity involves

A. Convergent thinking
B. Critical thinking
C. Divergent thinking
D. Inductive thinking
Answer» C. Divergent thinking
168.

Divergent thinking involves creative generation of

A. Single, correct solution to a problem
B. Multiple answers to a set problem.
C. No specific answer to the problems
D. The question itself becomes a problem
Answer» B. Multiple answers to a set problem.
169.

Creativity is the process of developing

A. Original ideas
B. Novel encounter
C. Appropriate responses to a problem
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
170.

One of the major characteristics of a creative mind is

A. Curiosity
B. Futility
C. Reluctance
D. Apathy
Answer» A. Curiosity
171.

Which of the following statement is applicable to creative children?

A. Develop intuition in his problem.
B. Unwilling to accept routine solution
C. High achievement motivation
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
172.

Every intelligent child is not creative, but creative children are always

A. Intelligent
B. Creative
C. Mathematicians
D. None of the above
Answer» A. Intelligent
173.

The word creativity comes from the Latin term

A. Create
B. Creare
C. Crerer
D. Cretaes
Answer» B. Creare
174.

Creativity was a result of having

A. Stiffness in thinking
B. Rigidity in outlook
C. Sensitivity to problems
D. Indifference view
Answer» C. Sensitivity to problems
175.

A number of researchers include creativity, either explicitly or implicitly, as a key component of

A. Self concept
B. Intelligence.
C. Interest
D. Concentration
Answer» B. Intelligence.
176.

Methods of increasing the creativity of an individual include

A. Encouraging acquisitions of domain-specific knowledge
B. Stimulating and rewarding curiosity and exploration
C. Building motivation, especially internal motivation
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
177.

Which of the following is to be borne in mind for the teacher to foster creativity among his student?

A. Segregation from the normal children
B. Acceleration from time to time
C. Originality on the part of the children should be encouraged
D. Exemption of assignment for creative children
Answer» C. Originality on the part of the children should be encouraged
178.

In a classroom, creative child requires

A. Identification and attention
B. Appreciation
C. Challenge
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
179.

Creative children in a class often lack

A. Conformity
B. Concentration
C. Willingness to participate
D. Curiosity
Answer» A. Conformity
180.

Creative children are more likely to demonstrate

A. Inclination in team work
B. Sharing bizarre thoughts and conflicting opinions
C. Cooperation in every class work
D. Ready to help others
Answer» B. Sharing bizarre thoughts and conflicting opinions
181.

Creativity, as a natural endowment, needs stimulation and

A. Desolation
B. Disregard
C. Nourishment
D. Neglecting
Answer» C. Nourishment
182.

Most of the creative talent, if not given proper education and opportunities, results in

A. Wastage
B. Productive
C. Creative
D. Dynamic
Answer» A. Wastage
183.

To foster creativity the teacher as well as parents must realize the need to

A. Providing sufficient money
B. Providing adequate home work
C. Providing numerous study material
D. Providing proper environment
Answer» D. Providing proper environment
184.

Teachers need to know that creative children usually

A. Make connections between things that aren’t normally related
B. Do not give attention in the classroom
C. Always is the first to finish task immediately
D. None of the above
Answer» A. Make connections between things that aren’t normally related
185.

Which of the following can be termed as blockage to creativity in school?

A. Using the creative resources of the community
B. The emphasized on memorization by rote
C. Diverse and rich curriculum
D. Encouraging originality and flexibility
Answer» B. The emphasized on memorization by rote
186.

The major setbacks of creativity in the school is

A. Creative children are admired in the school
B. Critical thinking and problem solving
C. Fixed and rigid habits of works
D. Freedom to respond
Answer» C. Fixed and rigid habits of works
187.

Creativity always starts with

A. Training
B. Learning
C. Culture
D. Imagination
Answer» D. Imagination
188.

When designing learning experiences to develop creativity, teachers can

A. Stimulate individual task
B. Motivate the use of technology
C. Value creativity and celebrate and reward it
D. Introduced group activities
Answer» C. Value creativity and celebrate and reward it
189.

Creative children are sometimes mistakenly viewed as

A. Calm
B. Intellectual disabled
C. Sensitive
D. Problem child
Answer» D. Problem child
190.

Creativity describes a whole collection of similar but different

A. Operation
B. Opinion
C. Judgment
D. Conclusion
Answer» A. Operation
191.

Everyone possesses creativity to some extent, it is

A. Unlimited
B. Compulsory
C. Universal
D. Infinite
Answer» C. Universal
192.

Which of the following is not the education for creative child?

A. Curriculum should be plan for self-realization
B. Children should be encouraged for self-evaluation
C. Children should be given opportunities for the expression of ego
D. Evaluations should be combined with causes and results
Answer» A. Curriculum should be plan for self-realization
193.

A creative child usually

A. Work hard to achieve
B. Absorbs information
C. Comprehend at a high level
D. Injects new possibilities
Answer» D. Injects new possibilities
194.

Creative children have their own sets of needs and

A. Sees exceptions
B. Is interested
C. Learns with ease
D. Is receptive
Answer» A. Sees exceptions
195.

Highly creative students may

A. Have a keen or unusual sense of humor and see humor others do not see.
B. Have a large number of ideas or solutions to problems
C. Have the ability to rearrange elements of thought to create new ideas
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
196.

Creativity is associated with many factors including

A. Conducive environments
B. Ideal collaborators
C. Personality traits
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
197.

Creativity is the ability to solve problems with

A. Single solution
B. Correct and right answer
C. Relevance and novelty
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Relevance and novelty
198.

Creativity is the ability to solve problems in

A. Original ways
B. Accurate ways
C. Fastest way
D. Perfect ways
Answer» A. Original ways
199.

The essential components to Creativity are

A. Imagination and elaboration
B. Originality and flexibility
C. Curiosity and motivation
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
200.

A creative individual generates ideas or behaviors that are

A. Easy to comprehend
B. Novel or unusual
C. Ordinary or general
D. Universal and common
Answer» B. Novel or unusual
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