Sample questions for B.Ed. Natural Science
University of Kerala
Write multiple choice questions(1 mark)
1. Botanical garden is an example for
(human resources, man made resources, natural resources)
2. Olericulture is cultivation of
( trees, vegetables, flowers, fruits)
3. Full form of SIET
( State Institute of Educational Technology, State Instruction of Educational Technology, State Institute of Education Teaching, State Instruction of Education Teaching)
4. National Curriculum Framework (NCF) formed in
(2005, 2007, 2006, 2004)
5.The whole science course is divided into a number of related topics is called
(spiral method, topic method, concentric method, type study)
6. Reflective practice was introduced by
(Donald Schon, Vygotsky, Oliva, Cunningham)
7. Pisciculture is rearing of
(birds, fishes, animals, shells)
8. Exhibitions which is devoted to scientific and historic themes, where text, dioramas, charts, maps and interactive displays may provide necessary explanation of background and concepts is
(Interpretive exhibition, art exhibition, commercial exhibition, online exhibition)
9. A web page that serves as a publicity accessible personal journal for an individual is called
(internet, website, blog, virtual classroom)
10. National Eligibility Test conducted by
(NAAC, UGC, NIEPA, NCERT)
11. The excretory organs in insects
(Nephredia, Contractile vacuoles, Malphigian tubules, Skin)
12. Name the growth promoting hormone
( cytokinin, ethylene, abscissic acid, ether.)
13.The largest part of the brain is
( cerebellum, cerebrum, medulla oblongata, thalamus)
14. The hormone which helps to keep the circadian rhythm of animals
( melatonin, progeaterone, oestrogen, testosterone)
15. Who invented nucleic acid
(Averi, Frederich Mischer, Theodor Boveri, James Watson)
16. Which enzyme is called ‘molecular glue’ in genetic engineering
(Restriction endonuclease, Ligase, Valine, Alanine)
17. The condition in which nitrogenous wastes are excreted as ammonia
(Ureotelism, Ammonotelism, Uricotelism)
18. Hardening of arteries due to deposition of cholestrol or calcium salts is
(Arteriosclerosis, atherosclerosis, coronary thrombosis, cerebral thrombosis)
19. The software programme that allows users to access and navigate the world wide web
is called
(Web browser, web server, web page, WWW)
20. The other name of online exhibition is
( commercial exhibition, virtual exhibition, art exhibition, interpretive exhibition)
21. The institution which give a well developed knowledge about agriculture and farming
(agri farms, hospitals, poultry farms, dairy farms)
22. The live corner for rearing creatures living on the surface and below the surface of the earth
(Aquarium, terrarium, vivarium, bird watching)
23. BSCS is
(Biological Scientific Curriculum Study, Biological Science Curriculum Study, Biology Science Curriculum Study, Biological Science Case Study)
Write very short answers (2 marks)
1. Write short note on virtual classroom
2. Write 2 journals in the field of science
3. Write down the contribution of two biologists in India
4. What are the different patterns of text books in BSCS
5. Write short note on any two human resources
6. What are the teaching strategies used for small group students?
7. Write down the importance of time management in classroom
8. Explain multimedia approach
9. Write short note on science Olympiad
10. Write down the importance of online assessment
11. Write short note on journals
12. What are the criteria for judging exhibition given by NCERT?
13. How science exhibition is useful for biology teaching?
14. Write down 4 advantages of excursion
15. What are the advantages of teacher’s hand book?
16. What are the advantages of pupil’s work book?
17. Compare renewable and non-renewable resources
18. What is the need of protecting sacred groves
19. Write any two research centers in Kerala
20. What is teleconferencing?
21. Write two uses of interactive white boards?
22. What is pedagogical content knowledge?
23. Write Teacher Eligibility Test in Kerala
24. Write down the advantages of library
25. What is the importance of community awareness programs?
26. What are the different types of live corners?
27. What is experienced curriculum?
28. Write down the themes of BSCS
29. What is critical pedagogy?
Write short answers ( 5 marks)
1.Write down the characteristics of a science text book
2. write down the Nuffield science programmes in England
3. Explain reflective practices
4. Write down the four types or reference materials used in teaching
5. Explain the role and functions of NCERT
6. Explain the significance and organization of science laboratory
7. Explain the components of TPACK
8. Write short note on e-twinning
9. What is blog? How to prepare it?
10. Write note on ICT
11.Explain concept mapping
12. What are the educational importance of science fairs?
13. How to organize a science fair in the school?
14. What are the aims of nature club?
15. Write down the duties of office bearers of eco club?
16. Explain the values of field trip
17. Write down the different types of gardens?
18. Explain any two ecosystem
19. Explain different types of forests
20. Explain National Science Talent Search Scheme(NSTSS)
21. What do you meant by large group instruction? What are the advantages and
disadvantages of it?
22. What are the features of good science laboratory
23. What are the registers maintained in the laboratory
24.Write down the Nuffield science programmes
25. Explain reflective practices
Write essay questions (10 marks)
1. Explain technique for co-operative and collaborative learning
2. Write down the modern trends in curricular reforms in developed countries
3. Explain the different qualifying examination for teaching profession
4. Explain different types of resources for better science teaching and learning
5. Explain the types of resources for accessing information.
6. Explain the characteristics of a good science text book.
7. Write down the different types of reference materials
8. Explain Kearla Curriculum Framework 2007
