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. 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.

Q. Harmonious development of the child aim of education means

A. Development of all the qualities of the mind to the maximum possible extent.
B. Development of a sound mind in a sound body.
C. Development of physical, mental, moral and spiritual potentialities of the child in a balanced manner.
D. Development of the adjustment capacities of the child.
Correct answer is: C. Development of physical, mental, moral and spiritual potentialities of the child in a balanced manner.

Q. The social aims of education imply that

A. The state is an idealized metaphysical entity.
B. The state is above the individual citizen.
C. The state is superior to the individual transcending all his desires and aspira­tions.
D. The state has to give not to take anything from the individual.
Correct answer is: D. The state has to give not to take anything from the individual.

Q. Rigid system of state-education is justified on the basis that the state

A. Is supreme to dictate what shall be taught and how shall be taught.
B. Has absolute control over the lives, and destinies of its individual members.
C. Has a right and a bounden duty to mould the citizen to a pattern which makes for its own preservation and enhancement.
D. Has better resources to manage educa­tion.
Correct answer is: C. Has a right and a bounden duty to mould the citizen to a pattern which makes for its own preservation and enhancement.

Q. Social aims of education imply the training of

A. The individuals for the purpose of serving the needs of the society.
B. Individuals according to their needs.
C. The individuals according to their capacities.
D. The individuals according to the facilities.
Correct answer is: A. The individuals for the purpose of serving the needs of the society.
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