B.ED MCQs (Pedagogy) – ACTIVITY METHOD MCQs

1. According to Confucius, “What I do, I know” emphasizes which type of learning?
(A) Rote learning
(B) Lecture-based learning
(C) Activity-based learning
(D) Textbook learning

2. Activity method is based on the idea that children learn best when they:
(A) Memorize facts
(B) Construct understanding through experience
(C) Read long notes
(D) Listen passively

3. Which of the following is part of the definition of an activity?
(A) It is always mental only
(B) It is done without any purpose
(C) It involves physical and mental action
(D) It requires expensive material

4. Activity method helps students to:
(A) Work independently or in small groups
(B) Wait for teacher instructions only
(C) Avoid real-life situations
(D) Focus only on theory

5. Which of the following is an Exploratory activity?
(A) Knowledge-getting
(B) Experience-getting
(C) Presentation-based
(D) Constructive activity

6. Experience-getting activities focus mainly on:
(A) Completing worksheets only
(B) Memorizing historical dates
(C) Listening silently in class
(D) Field trips and first-hand experiences

7. Which of the following falls under Presentation activities?
(A) Field visits
(B) Painting only
(C) Debates, maps, charts, graphs
(D) Only reading assignments

8. Activity method can be extensively used in subjects such as:
(A) Geography, history, languages
(B) Only mathematics
(C) Only grammar
(D) Only physics

9. Which of the following is NOT typically an activity method example?
(A) Dramatization
(B) Clubs and societies
(C) Social service squads
(D) Silent reading only

10. Activity method emphasizes:
(A) Individual learning only
(B) Social and communication skills
(C) Strict textbook memorization
(D) Teacher-centered approach

11. Activity schools focus mainly on:
(A) Creativity and experience
(B) Rigid lesson plans
(C) Sole dependence on teacher lectures
(D) Written exams only

12. “Knowledge-getting” activity example is:
(A) Students making a study of food sources through questioning
(B) Students creating maps
(C) Students staging a drama
(D) Students painting posters

13. Which classroom activity provides real-world context?
(A) Copying notes
(B) Field trips
(C) Memorizing definitions
(D) Listening to long lectures

14. The activity method differs from traditional methods because it:
(A) Encourages individual learning only
(B) Eliminates all teacher involvement
(C) Makes learning interactive and dynamic
(D) Is based on repetition and memorization

15. Activity method is highly applicable in modern modes such as:
(A) Chalkboard-only teaching
(B) Computer-assisted and online learning
(C) Memory tests
(D) Dictation-based learning

16. What is the main role of a teacher in the activity-based learning method?
(A) To act as a dictator and control all activities
(B) To observe silently without giving guidance
(C) To prompt and facilitate students while guiding them
(D) To complete all activities for the students

17. Which of the following is a benefit of activity-based learning?
(A) Students learn only through lectures
(B) Group learning and self-learning are promoted
(C) Teacher addresses all students equally regardless of need
(D) Evaluation is always formal and scheduled

18. In individual projects, which step involves assessing resources needed before execution?
(A) Appraisal
(B) Preliminary Assessment
(C) Decision
(D) Application/Implementation

19. What is emphasized in group projects regarding work distribution?
(A) One person should do the majority of work
(B) Work should be divided fairly and evenly among members
(C) High achievers should do all the important tasks
(D) Tasks should be assigned randomly without discussion

20. Which is a limitation of the activity method?
(A) It always ensures complete coverage of the syllabus
(B) Teachers may feel overburdened and find planning difficult
(C) It reduces student participation
(D) Children cannot learn at their own pace

21. In research projects, after selecting a problem, what is the next step?
(A) Collection of Data
(B) Writing of the Research Report
(C) Statement of the Problem
(D) Selection of Sample

22. Which role is not recommended for a member during group project meetings?
(A) Starter
(B) Asker
(C) Captain Critical
(D) Peacemaker

23. What type of evaluation is preferred in group projects?
(A) Comparative grading based on ranking
(B) Improvement-based evaluation rewarding individual progress
(C) Reward only the highest achievers
(D) Evaluation by external examiners only