A Deep Dive into Educational Philosophy MCQ based on Previous Year Questions (PYQ) in 2024

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Let’s Dive into the depths of thought with Educational Philosophy MCQ.

In continuation to our previous article “Insights from an Educational Philosopher (2024): The Best Pedagogical Prophets“, we brought you a series of Educational Philosophy MCQ based on previous years’ questions to assess your depth of knowledge on this particular topic.

But, before proceeding further, we must aim to understand some common principles of philosophy.

Things to Remember: Educational Philosophy MCQ

Adam has rightly stated that “Education is the dynamic side of Philosophy“.

Idealism »

• The word Idealism is derived from the word “idea”.
• According to idealism, the reality of everything lies in ideas, thoughts, and mind. Not in material things and emphasizes moral, ethical, and spiritual values
• Focus on truth, beauty, and goodness.

Philosophy	Idealism
Philosophers	M.K.Gandhi, Swamy Vivekananda, Frobel, Shankaracharya, Hegel, Kant, Spinoza, Schopenhauer, Gentile
Fundamental Principle	• Values are pre-determined. • Spiritual values. • Monistic concept. • It insists on God. • Emphasizes mental power.
Aims of Education	• Self-realization. • Spiritual development. • Transmission of Cultural heritage. • Preparation for holy life & rationality. • Spiritual nature.
Curriculum	• According to ideals & eternal values. • Humanistic Subjects.
Methods of Teaching	• They think of themselves as a creator of methods and not slaves to any particular methods. • They follow question answers conversation dialog lecture argumentation intersection book study methods.
School	• Freedom is to be restricted, follow discipline. • School is the only place for regular and effective education. • School is an ideal place for joyful activities.

Realism »

• It believes – Education should be grounded in the real-world phenomenon.
• Emphasizes the importance of knowledge derived from the physical and social sciences.
• It aims to prepare students for practical living by imparting factual knowledge and critical thinking skills.

Philosophy	Realism
Philosophers	Iramus, Rebellias, Milton, John Locke, Bacon, Comenius, Whitehead, Russell, Prem Chand
Fundamental Principle	• Individual and social development. • Importance of material world. • Cause and effect relationship. • Pluralistic concept. • Scientific attitude.
Aims of Education	• Prepare child for real life. • Develop physical and mental power of children. • Developing and training of senses. • Acquainting child for social environment. • Imparting vocational education.
Curriculum	• Emphasize scientific and objective methods of teaching. • Formal method of teaching. • Emphasize self-experience and research experimental method heuristic. method and correlation method.
Methods of Teaching	• Emphasize scientific and objective method of teaching. • Formal method of teaching. • Emphasize self-experience and research experimental method heuristic method and correlation method.
School	• A synthetic form of impressionistic discipline. • School is a socially well-planned institution. • School is a mirror of society.

Naturalism »

• Naturalism is opposed to idealism.
• Naturalism in education is a philosophy that emphasizes learning through natural processes and experiences.
• It Subordinates the mind to matter and holds that ultimate reality is material, not spiritual.

Philosophy	Naturalism
Philosophers	Aristotle, Comte, Hobbes, Bacon, Darwin, Spencer, Bernard Shaw, Samual Butter, Rousseau, Montessori, Rabindranath Tagore, Aurobindo Gosh.
Fundamental Principle	• Does not believe in God, nature is everything. • Importance of material world. • Physical & Natural principles are supreme. • Mechanical attitude. • Monistic concept.
Aims of Education	• To perfect the human machines. • Attainment of present and future happiness. • Preparation for the struggle of existence. • Adaptation to environment. • Natural development. • Autonomous development.
Curriculum	• Constructed according to basic instincts aptitude and tendencies of children. • Curriculum scientific subsidiary position. • Main subjects are games and sports, physical, science, and physiology, etc
Methods of Teaching	• Emphasizing learning by doing. • Learning by self-experience and by play. • Methods of teaching are observation, play-way, Dalton, Montessori method.
School	• Supporting emancipatory discipline. • Nature is the real school. • School should be natural and free activities for children.

Pragmatism »

• The word Pragma is derived from the Greek word meaning “to do”.
• Pragmatism believes in the practical approach to problems, practical experience, and problem-solving.
• It views education as a means of adapting to, and improving the environment, focusing on promoting creativity, experimentation, and adaptability.

Philosophy	Pragmatism
Philosophers	C.B.Pierce, William James, Schiller, John Dewey, Kilpatrick, Stevenson
Fundamental Principle	• Does not believe in God, full faith in man and society. • Upholds the power of man as Supreme. • Spiritual principles are not universal. • Values are not predetermined. • Advocate psychological and humanistic viewpoint.
Aims of Education	• Aims of education are not predetermined. • Educational aims change according to time, plays, and circumstances. • Creation of new values. • Social Adjustment and harmonious development.
Curriculum	• Based on subjects of utility. • Main subjects are health hygiene, science, physical culture, history, geography, Maths, home science, science, agriculture, etc
Methods of Teaching	• Purposeive process of learning. • Learning by doing and experience. • Correlation and integration. • Project method is widely accepted in the field of Education.
School	• School is a social institution for children. • Classrooms provide learning opportunities & social interactions with their peers.

Our previous article ”Insights from an Educational Philosopher (2024): The Best Pedagogical Prophets” serves as a sneak peek into the current one, offering valuable insights that will enhance your understanding. We strongly recommend reading this article before delving into the current one.

Now Let’s move further to the previous year’s questions:

Educational Philosophy MCQ on Previous Year Paper (PYQ) asked in Competitive Exam

1. Out of the following which one is the wrong statement in the context of characteristics of habits?

(Haryana PGT 2022)

1. Habit is an automatic response to a specific situation.
2. Habit is acquired through heredity.
3. Habit is a well-learned performance.
4. Habit is performed only under similar circumstances.

Answer: Educational Philosophy MCQ

(2) Habit is acquired through heredity.

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2. A branch of philosophy which studies how people change physically, cognitively, and socially over the entire life span is known as :

(Haryana PGT 2021)

1. Epistemology.
2. Metaphysics.
3. Aesthetics.
4. Developmental Psychology.

Answer: Educational Philosophy MCQ

(4) Developmental Psychology.

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3. Who was the propounder of the Anticipatory theory of play?

(Haryana PGT 2021)

1. Karl Groos.
2. McDougall.
3. Herbert Spencer.
4. G. Stanley Hall.

Answer: Educational Philosophy MCQ

(1) Karl Gross.

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4. Out of the following which one is the wrong statement in the context of characteristics of instincts?

(Haryana PGT 2021)

1. Instinct is innate.
2. Instinct is very powerful.
3. Instinct is ephemeral.
4. Instinct is a psycho-physical disposition.

Answer: Educational Philosophy MCQ

(3) Instinct is ephemeral.

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5. Who propounded the Brainstorming method for fostering and boosting creativity?

(Haryana PGT 2021)

1. Torrance.
2. Myres.
3. Osborn.
4. Gordon.

Answer: Educational Philosophy MCQ

(3) Osborn.

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6. From which Indian philosophy originated?

(Bihar PGT 2023)

1. Death.
2. Life.
3. Grihasth.
4. More than one of the above.
5. None of the above.

Answer: Educational Philosophy MCQ

(5) None of the above.

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7. According to Locke, the main factor of knowledge is

(Bihar PGT 2023)

1. Mind.
2. Physical matter.
3. Idea.
4. More than one of the above.
5. None of the above.

Answer: Educational Philosophy MCQ

(3) Idea.

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8. ‘‘Logic is the science of argumentation.’’ This definition was given by

(Bihar PGT 2023)

1. Aldrich Hamilton.
2. Magnus.
3. More than one of the above.
4. None of the above.

Answer: Educational Philosophy MCQ

(4) None of the above.

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9. What do you understand by “divorced from nature” ?

(MP SET 2022)

1. Connected to nature.
2. Separated to nature.
3. Respect to nature.
4. Accept to nature.

Answer: Educational Philosophy MCQ

(2) Separated to nature.

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10. Shantiniketan Ashram was formed by whom ?

(MP SET 2022)

1. Maharshi Hemendranath.
2. Savindranath Tagore.
3. Maharshi Devendrariath.
4. Rabindranath Tagore.

Answer: Educational Philosophy MCQ

(4) Rabindranath Tagore.

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11. What was the purpose of the Ashram?

(MP SET 2022)

1. Mediate in peace and delusion.
2. Meditate in peace and delusion.
3. Mediate in peace and seclusion.
4. Meditate in peace and seclusion.

Answer: Educational Philosophy MCQ

(4) Meditate in peace and seclusion.

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12. Which of the following elements does not come under the scope of educational philosophy?

(RPSC PGT 2022)

1. Nature of learning.
2. Growth and development of human personality.
3. Individual differences.
4. Mental disease.

Answer: Educational Philosophy MCQ

(4) Mental disease.

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13. “Education is the dynamic side of philosophy” This statement is associated with:

(RPSC PGT 2022)

1. James Ross.
2. John Adams.
3. John Dewey.
4. Frobel.

Answer: Educational Philosophy MCQ

(2) John Adams.

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14. Constructivism view of learning concept was first of all proposed by

(RPSC 2022)

1. Dewey and Piaget.
2. Green and Gradler.
3. Piaget and Gradler.
4. Dewey and Green.

Answer: Educational Philosophy MCQ

(3) Piaget and Gradler.

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15. In the context of drama and art in education, which approach emphasizes the exploration of sensory experiences, creativity, and the expression of emotions through artistic activities?

(DSSSB PGT 2024)

1. Mimetic approach.
2. Aesthetic approach.
3. Imitative approach.
4. Formalist approach.

Answer: Educational Philosophy MCQ

(2) Aesthetic approach.

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16. In the context of teaching methodology, which aspect is central to the Herbertian model of pedagogy for school subjects?

(DSSSB PGT 2024)

1. Noting down instructions.
2. Spiral progression of knowledge.
3. Memorization of facts.
4. Lecture-based instruction.

Answer: Educational Philosophy MCQ

(2) Spiral progression of knowledge.

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17. Which of the following depicts the possible logical relationship between academic disciplines and school subjects?

(DSSSB PGT 2024)

1. Academic disciplines and school subjects are essentially continuous.
2. Academic disciplines and school subjects are different but interdependent.

1. Neither 1 nor 2.
2. Only 1.
3. Only 2.
4. Both 1 and 2.

Answer: Educational Philosophy MCQ

(4) Both 1 and 2.

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18. Spencer describes education as:

(KVS PGT Eng. & Eco. 2023)

1. Self learning.
2. Preparation for life.
3. Complete living.
4. Meaningful life.

Answer: Educational Philosophy MCQ

(3) Complete living.

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19. Name the branch of philosophy that propounded Project method.

(KVS PGT Eng. 2023)

1. Naturalism.
2. Idealism.
3. Pragmatism.
4. Realism.

Answer: Educational Philosophy MCQ

(3) Pragmatism.

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20. What is the ‘living corner’ in school?

(KVS PGT Comp. Sc. 2023)

1. Aquarium.
2. Park.
3. Garden.
4. Play field.

Answer: Educational Philosophy MCQ

(3) Garden.

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21. Who defined the word ‘Community’ as a group established by men having shared values?

(KVS PGT Chem. 2023)

1. Comte.
2. Marx.
3. Aristotle.
4. Durkheim.

Answer: Educational Philosophy MCQ

(1) Comte.

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22. Which one of the following does not belong to Knowledge domain?

(KVS PGT Geog. & Math 2023)

1. Respecting.
2. Analysing.
3. Evaluating.
4. Informing.

Answer: Educational Philosophy MCQ

(1) Respecting.

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23. ‘Empathy’ is an essential trait of____________.

(KVS PGT Eng. & Eco. 2023)

1. Teacher.
2. Doctor.
3. Professional Counseller.
4. Lawyer.

Answer: Educational Philosophy MCQ

(1) Teacher.

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24. According to education psychology ‘perception’ is__________.

(KVS PGT Bio. 2023)

1. Hearing + Understanding.
2. Sensation + Hearing.
3. Reasoning + Hearing.
4. Listening + Reasoning.

Answer: Educational Philosophy MCQ

(4) Listening + Reasoning.

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25. Which of the psychological defense mechanisms in vans excuses to explain his/ her own failure?

(KVS PGT Bio. 2023)

1. Rationalization.
2. Regression.
3. Identification.
4. Fantasy.

Answer: Educational Philosophy MCQ

(1) Rationalization.

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26. What is the role of development in child psychology?

(KVS PGT Comm. 2023)

1. It helps in fixing goals.
2. It determines readiness for learning.
3. It determines behavior.
4. It focuses on memory.

Answer: Educational Philosophy MCQ

(3) It determines behavior.

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27. The following would form better learning space in school:

(KVS PGT Phys. 2023)

1. Classroom.
2. Library.
3. Digital Lab.
4. Sports Field.

Answer: Educational Philosophy MCQ

(2) Library.

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28. What role does education play in the development of a person?

(DSSSB 2021-22)

1. It imparts teaching skills to the students which makes them physically, mentally, and socially ready to work in life.
2. Higher education helps to maintaining a healthy society that education prepares health, care, consumers, and professionals.

1. Neither 1 nor 2.
2. Only 1.
3. Only 2.
4. Both 1 and 2.

Answer: Educational Philosophy MCQ

(4) Both 1 and 2.

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29. Which of the following is the focal point of peace orientation in education?

(DSSSB 2019-20)

1. Retention of concepts only.
2. Treason with others.
3. Testing only to remember.
4. To get personal targets.

Answer: Educational Philosophy MCQ

(2) Treason with others.

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30. Who emphasized the role of education system in the preservation of society and culture?

(DSSSB 2019-20)

1. John Dewey.
2. Emile Durkheim.
3. Karl Marx.
4. Ivan Ilich.

Answer: Educational Philosophy MCQ

(2) Emile Durkheim.

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31. ___________ Cannot be taught, but can be caught through practicing.

(KVS TGT 2023)

1. Habits.
2. Knowledge.
3. Attitudes.
4. Values.

Answer: Educational Philosophy MCQ

(4) Values.

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32. As per philosophy what should be the best relationship between teacher and child?

(KVS TGT 2023)

1. Official relation.
2. Supportive and emotional relation.
3. Social relation.
4. Cordial relation.

Answer: Educational Philosophy MCQ

(2) Supportive and emotional relation.

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33. David Hume agrees that genuine knowledge must be self-evident, but he finds no such knowledge anywhere except in________ which merely analyzes its own concepts

(NTA UGC NET/JRF 2023)

1. Theology.
2. Mathematics.
3. Metaphysics.
4. Epistemology.

Answer: Educational Philosophy MCQ

(2) Mathematics.

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34. Which is the oldest practice?

(KVS TGT 2023)

1. Naturalism
2. Realism.
3. Idealism.
4. Pragmatism.

Answer: Educational Philosophy MCQ

(3) Idealism.

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35. Education is the creation of a “sound mind in a sound body” viewed by

(KVS TGT 2023)

1. Plato.
2. Spenser.
3. Rousseau.
4. Aristotle.

Answer: Educational Philosophy MCQ

(1) Plato.

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