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16. The project method of teaching is best associated with the philosophy of:

  • Option : A
  • Explanation :

    John Dewey emphasized learning by doing and believed that students learn best through activities and projects. His ideas laid the foundation for the project method in progressive education.

    • Option A: John Dewey – Correct; his philosophy encouraged hands-on, experiential learning.

    • Option B: Max Rafferty – A conservative educator, not linked with the project method.

    • Option C: Robert Hutchins – Advocated classical education, not project-based learning.

    • Option D: B. F. Skinner – Focused on behaviorism, not project work or constructivism.

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17. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) is situated at

  • Option : D
  • Explanation :

    BARC is located in Trombay, Mumbai. It is India's premier nuclear research facility and was founded by Dr. Homi Bhabha.

    • Option A: Hyderabad – Incorrect; it's home to other research labs but not BARC.

    • Option B: Bangalore – Known for ISRO and IISc, not BARC.

    • Option C: Delhi – Has research institutions but not BARC.

    • Option D: Bombay (Mumbai) – Correct; BARC is based in Mumbai.

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18. Birla Institute of Technology is situated at

  • Option : A
  • Explanation :

    The original Birla Institute of Technology (BIT Mesra) is located near Ranchi, Jharkhand. It is a renowned engineering and technology institute in India.

    • Option A: Ranchi – Correct; home to the main BIT campus (Mesra).

    • Option B: Jaipur – Has Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS Pilani campus), but not BIT Mesra.

    • Option C: Kota – Known for coaching centers, not BIT.

    • Option D: Haridwar – Not related to BIT.

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19. Central Forensic Science Laboratory is situated in

  • Option : A
  • Explanation :

    One of India's premier forensic labs is located in Chandigarh. It handles forensic investigations and supports law enforcement agencies.

    • Option A: Chandigarh – Correct; home to one of the CFSL centers.

    • Option B: Patna – Not a primary CFSL location.

    • Option C: Patiala – Incorrect; lacks national forensic facilities.

    • Option D: Ludhiana – Not known for CFSL.

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20. In a class of ten pupils the grades in a spelling test were: 97-97-97-92-92-85-76-73-65-60. The mode of those scores is:

  • Option : B
  • Explanation :

    The mode is the number that appears most frequently in a set. Here, 97 appears three times, more than any other score.

    • Option A: 92 – Appears twice; not the most frequent.

    • Option B: 97 – Correct; appears three times.

    • Option C: 97 minus 60 divided by 2 – Irrelevant mathematical operation.

    • Option D: Sum divided by 10 – This would give the mean, not the mode.

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