Educational Philosophy MCQs

This document presents  multiple choice questions about philosophical foundations of education. The questions cover various topics including the origins of education, Get School of Philosophy of Education Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ Quiz) with answers and detailed solutions. Download these Free

Q. Who emphasized that education should be a social process?

A. Vivekananda
B. Rousseau
C. Dewey
D. Pestalozzi
Correct answer is: C. Dewey

Q. What is development of social sense and co­operation among the individuals through education?

A. Individual aim
B. Social aim
C. National aim
D. Constitutional aim.
Correct answer is: B. Social aim

Q. Which among the following is not an acceptable criticism of social aims of educa­tion?

A. They are anti-individual
B. They are un-psychological as they do not take into account the capacities and interests of the individual
C. They hinder the growth and development of art and literature
D. Man, in them, becomes only a means to an end.
Correct answer is: A. They are anti-individual

Q. Which among the following is not emphasized by the individual aims of education?

A. Individual freedom
B. Self-expression
C. Development of inner potentialities.
D. Development of values of tolerance and non-violence.
Correct answer is: D. Development of values of tolerance and non-violence.

Q. Which of the following statements does not go in favour of the individual aims of education?

A. The individual is an asset to the society; his development and growth are necessary
B. The society is strong if the individual is strong
C. Every individual is unique; development of his potentialities is essential
D. Society is supreme and all individuals are only parts of it.
Correct answer is: D. Society is supreme and all individuals are only parts of it.

Q. Which among the following is the most correct view about social and individual aims of education?

A. Individual aims should be given preference to social aims
B. Social aims should be preferred to individual aims
C. Individual aims are implied in the social aims of education
D. Individual and social aims are only two sides of the same coin.
Correct answer is: D. Individual and social aims are only two sides of the same coin.

Q. Which statement is most acceptable to the academicians about “Bread and butter aim” of education?

A. It is the most important aim and should be given top priority by educationists
B. It is equally important along with other aims of education
C. It is only partly acceptable
D. It is important for only a section of the society.
Correct answer is: C. It is only partly acceptable

Q. Which of the following does not pertain to intellectual development aim of education?

A. Cultivation of intelligence
B. Spiritual development
C. Development of cognitive powers
D. Training and “formation” of mind.
Correct answer is: B. Spiritual development

Q. Preparing the child for future life as an aim of education is preparing child for

A. Some suitable vocation.
B. Some particular course of study.
C. Facing all kinds of emergencies and situations of future life.
D. A happy married life.
Correct answer is: C. Facing all kinds of emergencies and situations of future life.

Q. the most effective method of character- formation is

A. Teaching virtues through religious books.
B. Organizing specialists’ lectures on importance of values in life.
C. Teaching by high character teachers.
D. Rewarding virtuous behaviours and presenting high character models in the schools.
Correct answer is: D. Rewarding virtuous behaviours and presenting high character models in the schools.
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