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Q. Who was the nineteenth century founder of Existentialism?

A. Hegel

B. Soren Kierkegaard

C. Rousseau

D. D.J. O’Connor.

Correct answer is: B. Soren Kierkegaard

Q. Which of the following is not criticised by realism in education?

A. Teachers denying the value of school co-curricular activities

B. Pupils cramming for knowledge from books for reproducing in examination

C. Organizing schools in a way that is conducive to practical training in citizenship

D. Teaching which drifts away from life of the child.

Correct answer is: C. Organizing schools in a way that is conducive to practical training in citizenship

Q. In the light of relevant past events, contemporary events and their understanding should find a place in the teaching of history. Who maintained this principle?

A. Naturalists

B. Idealists

C. Realists

D. Marxists.

Correct answer is: C. Realists

Q. The most important thing to keep in mind for a teacher according to Realism in education is

(a) The method of teaching.
(b) The value and significance of what is taught.
(c) The nature of the child.
(d) Organization of the content to be taught.

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Q. Which school of philosophy very strongly advocates that education should be vocational in character?

A. Existentialism

B. Naturalism

C. Realism

D. Pragmatism.

Correct answer is: C. Realism

Q. Who among the following is not a follower of Pragmatic Philosophy?

A. William James

B. Peshtalozzi

C. John Dewey

D. Kilpatrick.

Correct answer is: B. Peshtalozzi

Q. What is not associated with Pragmatism?

A. Purposive education

B. Experience-based education

C. Freedom-based education

D. Education for self-realization.

Correct answer is: D. Education for self-realization.

Q. Who emphasised realization of Truth, Beauty and Goodness as the aims of education?

A. Idealists

B. Pragmatists

C. Realists

D. Naturalists.

Correct answer is: A. Idealists

Q. Which statement about truth is not correct according to the philosophy of Pragmatism?

A. It is made by man

B. It is ever changing

C. It is eternal

D. It is what emerges to be true in actual practice.

Correct answer is: C. It is eternal

Q. Which school of philosophy of education advocated Project method of teaching?

A. Realism

B. Pragmatism

C. Idealism

D. Naturalism.

Correct answer is: B. Pragmatism