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M.A 2nd Semester (New) Examination 2023 (S)
EDUCATION
(History and Contemporary Issues of Education in Modern India)
[ PGED S2 – 01 ]
Full marks : 70/80
Time : 3 hours
The figures in the right-hand margin indicate marks.
1. Answer any five from the following questions (each in around 50 words): 2 x 5 =10
(a) What does the word “Veda” means ?
(b) List out the main subjects of the Buddhist curriculum.
(c) Why Wood’s Despatch in known as the “Magna Carta of the Indian Education”?
(d) Mention any two major objectives of Hunter Commission.
(e) What are the provisions stated in the Article 28 of the Indian Constitution ?
(f) What is meant by autonomy of higher education?
2. Answer any four from the following questions (each in around 150 words): 3 x 4 =12
(a) Write a short note on Grant-in-aid system.
(b) State the main points of Lord Curzon’s Policy on Primary Education.
(c) Explain the recommendations of Sadler Commission regarding university of higher education.
(d) Write the challenges suggested by Yashpal Committee regarding the structure of higher education.
(e) Write a note on universalisation of elementary education.
3. Answer any four from the following questions (each in around 250 words): 6 x 4 = 24
(a) Explain how did Wood’s Despatch of 1854 lay the foundation of the present system of education in India.
(b) “Lord Curzon touched every branch of Indian education and left nothing that he did not reform” – Discuss the statement.
(c) Discuss the aims of University education envisioned in the University Education Commission, 1948.
(d) Explain the growth of distance education in Assam.
(e) Evaluate the recommendations of National Knowledge Commission regarding access, creation and application of knowledge.
4. Answer any three from the following questions (each in around 300 words): 8 x 3 = 24
(a) Give an account of pupil teacher relationship of ancient Indian Education system and compare it with the existing system of education. 4 + 4 = 8
(b) Outline the recommendations of Hunter Commission on Primary Education. What are their affects on the trends of development of education in India.
(c) Discuss the salient feature of Gokhale’s Bill of 1911. Why was the Bill rejected ? Narrate the contribution of Gokhale towards the development of primary education.
(d) Critically discuss the suggestions made by National Policy on Education 1986.
( Q . No 5 is only for learners admitted before 2020)
5. Answer any one from the following questions (in around 400 words): 10 x 1 = 10
(a) Discuss the recommendations of Wood’s Despatch 1854. How these recommendations were implemented ? 5 + 5 = 10
(b) Discuss the salient features of Basic Education.
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M.A 2nd Semester (New) Examination 2023 (S)
EDUCATION
(Measurement and Evaluation in Education)
[ PGED S2 – 02 ]
Full marks : 70/80
Time : 3 hours
The figures in the right-hand margin indicate marks.
1. Answer any five from the following questions (each in around 50 words): 2 x 5 =10
(a) Discuss between physical measurement and psychological measurement.
(b) Classify the psychological tests on the basis of use of language.
(c) How do you define assessment ?
(d) Write two principles of test construction.
(e) What is the main purpose of item analysis ?
(f) In which situations predictive and concurrent validity is used ?
2. Answer any four from the following questions (each in around 150 words): 3 x 4 =12
(a) Give a brief description of WAIS.
(b) Elaborate the factors of GATB.
(c) Write the basic dimensions of attributes revealed by semantic differential technique.
(d) Categories the string Interest Inventory Test.
(e)Classify the types of interview in the context of personality assessment.
3. Answer any four from the following questions (each in around 250 words): 6 x 4 = 24
(a) Illustrate the dimensions of creativity with the help of suitable example.
(b) Explain in details the steps followed in development of question bank.
(c) Explain the process of preparing a blue print for constructions of a psychological test.
(d) Indicate the guidelines for construction of different types of test items.
(e) State the relation between reliability and validity.
4. Answer any three from the following questions (each in around 300 words): 8 x 3 = 24
(a) Define measurement. Discuss various scales of measurement in details. 2 + 6 = 8
(b) What is a good test ? Explain the practical criteria of a good test. 2 + 6 = 8
(c) What is standardized achievement test. Show your acquaintance with the different types of achievement test. 2 + 6 = 8
(d) What are the factors that affect reliability of a test. Explain any two methods of estimating relative reliability of a test. 4 + 4 =8
( Q . No 5 is only for learners admitted before 2020)
5. Answer any one from the following questions (in around 400 words): 10 x 1 = 10
(a) What is called standardized test? Discuss the various steps involved in a standardized test. 2 + 8 =10
(b) Define evaluation. Illustrate the various tools and techniques of evaluation. 2 + 8 =10
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M.A 2nd Semester (New) Examination 2023 (S)
EDUCATION
(Problems and Issues in Indian Education)
[ PGED S2 – 03 ]
Full marks : 70/80
Time : 3 hours
The figures in the right-hand margin indicate marks.
1. Answer any five from the following questions (each in around 50 words): 2 x 5 =10
(a) What does the Article 351 of the Indian constitution state on promotion of the language Hindi ?
(b) Write two important aims of primary education.
(c) Highlight any two major problems od secondary education.
(d) State any two problems of higher education in Assam.
(e) What do you mean by academic autonomy ?
(f) Identify two causes of privatization of higher education.
2. Answer any four from the following questions (each in around 150 words): 3 x 4 =12
(a) Give your view on present status of women education in India.
(b) Describe the role of teachers as a value facilitator.
(c) What principles do teachers follow to promote peace in classroom.
(d) Briefly describe the significance of rural development programmes in the context of India.
(e) How do you define open and distance learning?
3. Answer any four from the following questions (each in around 250 words): 6 x 4 = 24
(a) Explain the nature of Teacher education in details.
(b) Discuss some measures to solve the problems of adult education in India.
(c) What are the main causes of student unrest in India? Suggest some measures to prevent student unrest.
(d) Discuss the different reasons for gender disparity in India.
(e) Discuss the problems of ODL institutions.
4. Answer any three from the following questions (each in around 300 words): 8 x 3 = 24
(a) What are the problems in equalisation of educational opportunities in India ? Give your suggestions for solving the problems. 5 + 3 =8
(b) What are the difficulties in implementing RTE At, 2009 ? Suggest some measures to solve the problems. 5 + 3 =8
(c) Discuss the aspects of institutional autonomy in education.
(d) Highlight the recent initiatives in the higher education for quality education.
( Q . No 5 is only for learners admitted before 2020)
5. Answer any one from the following questions (in around 400 words): 10 x 1 = 10
(a) What are the major problems of secondary education in India ? What practical suggestion can you offer to solve them ?
(b) What are the main objectives of Higher Education ? Discuss in details.
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M.A 2nd Semester (New) Examination 2023 (S)
EDUCATION
(Educational Technology)
[ PGED S2 – 04 ]
Full marks : 70/80
Time : 3 hours
The figures in the right-hand margin indicate marks.
[ Learners admitted in and after 2020 need to answer only Q. No. 1 to Q. No 4 (total 70 marks) ]
1. Answer any five from the following questions (each in around 50 words): 2 x 5 =10
(a) Define educational technology.
(b) State two assumptions of Instructional technology.
(c) Highlight two special features of teaching strategies.
(d) State five main components or elements of the communication process.
(e) Write any two assumptions of FIACS.
(f) List out the steps to carry out the activities of the language lab.
2. Answer any four from the following questions (each in around 150 words): 3 x 4 =12
(a) Classify teaching aids as per traditional approach.
(b) Explain the principles of using mass media.
(c) Write a short note on teleconferencing system in education.
(d) Highlight the importance of micro-teaching.
(e) State the activities of UGC for the improvement of teaching learning process.
3. Answer any four from the following questions (each in around 250 words): 6 x 4 = 24
(a) Differentiate between general objectives and instructional objectives.
(b) Write a short note on Glaser’s Basic Teaching Model.
(c) Discuss the principles of Programmed Instruction.
(d) Explain the uses of interest in modern education and communication.
(e) Discuss the role of educational technology in the field of distance education.
4. Answer any three from the following questions (each in around 300 words): 8 x 3 = 24
(a) Describe the scope of educational technology. 2 + 6 = 8
(b) Define teaching machine. State the characteristics of teaching machines.
(c) Draw out the advantages and limitations of FIACS.
(d) Discuss the importance of computer assisted instruction in the field of education.
( Q . No 5 is only for learners admitted before 2020)
5. Answer any one from the following questions (in around 400 words): 10 x 1 = 10
(a) Differentiate between educational technology and instructional technology.
(b) Discuss about the equipment’s or instruments of a language laboratory
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