RRB TGT Professional Ability PRAGMATISM MCQs
1. Who is considered the father of Pragmatism?
a) John Locke
b) John Dewey
c) Jean Piaget
d) Immanuel Kant
2. Pragmatism is also known as:
a) Idealism
b) Experientialism
c) Realism
d) Naturalism
3. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Pragmatism?
a) Emphasis on experience
b) Focus on absolute truths
c) Problem-solving approach
d) Learning by doing
4. Which branch of philosophy is most closely associated with Pragmatism?
a) Metaphysics
b) Epistemology
c) Axiology
d) Logic
5. Pragmatism believes that truth is:
a) Eternal and unchanging
b) Based on human perception
c) Discovered through experience
d) Determined by divine revelation
6. Who among the following is a prominent Pragmatist philosopher?
a) William James
b) Aristotle
c) Socrates
d) Hegel
7. According to Pragmatism, education should focus on:
a) Memorization of facts
b) Hands-on learning and experimentation
c) Religious beliefs
d) Philosophical theories
8. Which method of teaching is preferred in Pragmatism?
a) Lecture method
b) Project method
c) Rote learning
d) Dictation
9. Pragmatists believe that knowledge is gained through:
a) Books and scriptures
b) Trial and error
c) Divine inspiration
d) Strict discipline
10. Who introduced the concept of "Instrumentalism" in Pragmatism?
a) William James
b) Charles Peirce
c) John Dewey
d) Herbert Spencer
11. What is the primary aim of education according to Pragmatism?
a) Character building
b) Transmission of cultural values
c) Preparation for future life
d) Development of problem-solving skills
12. According to Pragmatism, the role of a teacher is to:
a) Impose strict discipline
b) Act as a facilitator of learning
c) Provide rigid rules
d) Focus only on theoretical knowledge
13. Pragmatism supports which type of curriculum?
a) Fixed curriculum
b) Child-centered curriculum
c) Religious curriculum
d) Rigid subject-based curriculum
14. "Learning by doing" is a concept promoted by:
a) Idealists
b) Pragmatists
c) Rationalists
d) Realists
15. Which educational approach is most influenced by Pragmatism?
a) Teacher-centered approach
b) Student-centered approach
c) Subject-centered approach
d) Examination-based approach
16. Pragmatism believes that reality is:
a) Absolute
b) Static
c) Dynamic and changing
d) Pre-determined
17. The Pragmatic method encourages students to:
a) Learn through textbooks only
b) Follow traditional teaching methods
c) Develop critical thinking skills
d) Depend on theoretical knowledge
18. Which of the following statements is true about Pragmatism?
a) It rejects scientific inquiry
b) It considers experience as the foundation of learning
c) It promotes rote memorization
d) It discourages change and innovation
19. In Pragmatic education, emphasis is given to:
a) Theoretical knowledge
b) Practical experiences
c) Religious teachings
d) Rigid discipline
20. According to Pragmatism, the ultimate test of truth is:
a) Logical reasoning
b) Authority of scriptures
c) Practical consequences
d) Historical evidence
ANSWERS:
Here are the correct answers to the 20 multiple-choice questions on Pragmatism for the RRB Teaching Exam:
1. Who is considered the father of Pragmatism?
b) John Dewey ✅
2. Pragmatism is also known as:
b) Experientialism ✅
3. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Pragmatism?
b) Focus on absolute truths ✅ (Pragmatism believes truth is dynamic and based on experience.)
4. Which branch of philosophy is most closely associated with Pragmatism?
b) Epistemology ✅ (Pragmatism focuses on how knowledge is acquired through experience.)
5. Pragmatism believes that truth is:
c) Discovered through experience ✅
6. Who among the following is a prominent Pragmatist philosopher?
a) William James ✅ (He helped develop Pragmatism along with John Dewey and Charles Peirce.)
7. According to Pragmatism, education should focus on:
b) Hands-on learning and experimentation ✅
8. Which method of teaching is preferred in Pragmatism?
b) Project method ✅ (Pragmatists believe in learning by doing.)
9. Pragmatists believe that knowledge is gained through:
b) Trial and error ✅ (Experience and experimentation are key to learning.)
10. Who introduced the concept of "Instrumentalism" in Pragmatism?
c) John Dewey ✅ (Instrumentalism states that ideas are tools for problem-solving.)
11. What is the primary aim of education according to Pragmatism?
d) Development of problem-solving skills ✅
12. According to Pragmatism, the role of a teacher is to:
b) Act as a facilitator of learning ✅ (Teachers should guide students rather than just give information.)
13. Pragmatism supports which type of curriculum?
b) Child-centered curriculum ✅ (Education should be relevant to students' lives and experiences.)
14. "Learning by doing" is a concept promoted by:
b) Pragmatists ✅ (This is a core principle of Pragmatism in education.)
15. Which educational approach is most influenced by Pragmatism?
b) Student-centered approach ✅
16. Pragmatism believes that reality is:
c) Dynamic and changing ✅ (Reality is shaped by experiences and environment.)
17. The Pragmatic method encourages students to:
c) Develop critical thinking skills ✅ (Students should think, explore, and solve problems.)
18. Which of the following statements is true about Pragmatism?
b) It considers experience as the foundation of learning ✅
19. In Pragmatic education, emphasis is given to:
b) Practical experiences ✅ (Learning should be useful in real life.)
20. According to Pragmatism, the ultimate test of truth is:
c) Practical consequences ✅ (If an idea works in practice, it is considered true.)
MORE QUESTION:
Here are 30 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) on Pragmatism for the RRB Teaching Exam in English. Answers are provided at the end.
1. What is the main objective of Pragmatism?
a) To provide religious education
b) To solve practical problems
c) To follow traditions
d) To memorize theories
2. The word 'Pragmatism' originated from which language?
a) Greek
b) Latin
c) German
d) Sanskrit
3. Which of the following is NOT a principle of Pragmatism?
a) Experimentation and experience
b) Knowledge is fixed and unchanging
c) Problem-solving approach
d) Continuous change
4. How did John Dewey define education?
a) Purification of the soul
b) Preparation for life
c) Continuous reconstruction of experiences
d) Social responsibility
5. What is the role of a teacher in Pragmatism?
a) To impose strict discipline
b) To act as a guide and facilitator
c) To only teach textbook content
d) To preach religious values
6. Which of the following is NOT a type of Pragmatism?
a) Humanistic Pragmatism
b) Biological Pragmatism
c) Realistic Pragmatism
d) Sociological Pragmatism
7. Pragmatism emphasizes which of the following?
a) Spirituality
b) Experimentation and experience
c) Divine power
d) Traditional beliefs
8. John Dewey associated education with which concept?
a) Morality
b) Experience
c) Spirituality
d) Tradition
9. According to Pragmatism, what defines truth?
a) That which is eternal
b) That which works in practice
c) That which is mentioned in religious scriptures
d) That which is logical
10. Who said, "Truth happens to an idea"?
a) Charles Peirce
b) William James
c) John Dewey
d) Kant
11. Which of the following is NOT related to Pragmatism?
a) Empiricism
b) Practicality
c) Spirituality
d) Evolutionism
12. Who among the following was NOT a Pragmatist philosopher?
a) William James
b) John Dewey
c) Charles Peirce
d) Plato
13. What is the primary impact of Pragmatism on education?
a) Discipline-based education
b) Activity-based education
c) Traditional education
d) Religious education
14. Pragmatism rejects which of the following philosophies?
a) Idealism
b) Experimentalism
c) Empiricism
d) Scientific method
15. Which of the following is NOT a teaching method related to Pragmatism?
a) Project method
b) Discussion method
c) Lecture-based teaching
d) Activity-based learning
16. According to Pragmatism, how do children learn?
a) Through their own experiences
b) By memorizing books
c) By listening to teachers' lectures
d) By reading religious texts
17. Which of the following statements aligns with Pragmatism?
a) "Education is preparation for life."
b) "Education itself is life."
c) "Education is only about knowledge acquisition."
d) "Education is a static process."
18. Which of the following was NOT proposed by John Dewey?
a) Reconstructionist education theory
b) Experience-based education
c) Child-centered education
d) Religious education
19. Which of the following thinkers was influenced by Pragmatism?
a) Mahatma Gandhi
b) Rabindranath Tagore
c) Swami Vivekananda
d) Adolf Hitler
20. Pragmatism emphasizes which aspect of education?
a) Discipline
b) Practicality and experience
c) Theoretical knowledge
d) Religious rituals
21. What kind of education does Pragmatism promote?
a) Activity-based learning
b) Religious education
c) Strict disciplinary education
d) Rote learning
22. What is Pragmatism's view on reality?
a) Reality is unchanging
b) Reality is dynamic and evolving
c) Reality is created by God
d) Reality is a human illusion
23. According to Pragmatism, what is the ultimate goal of education?
a) Preparation for life
b) Social adjustment
c) Moral development
d) Passing examinations
24. Who wrote the book "The Will to Believe"?
a) John Dewey
b) William James
c) Charles Peirce
d) Kant
25. According to Pragmatism, what should a school environment be like?
a) Traditional
b) Democratic
c) Strict and disciplined
d) Religious
26. What is the role of students in Pragmatism?
a) Passive learners
b) Active participants
c) Obedient followers
d) Just listeners
27. Which of the following is an important teaching principle in Pragmatism?
a) Activity-based learning
b) Teacher-centered learning
c) Traditional learning methods
d) Lecture-based learning
28. Which education system is most influenced by Pragmatism?
a) Montessori education
b) Gurukul system
c) Traditional education
d) Religious education
29. According to Pragmatism, learning is based on:
a) Personal experiences
b) Only books
c) Examination results
d) Teacher’s instructions
30. Pragmatism's philosophy of education is based on:
a) Experience and experimentation
b) Idealism
c) Spirituality
d) Religious scriptures
Answer Key:
1 - b
2 - a
3 - b
4 - c
5 - b
6 - c
7 - b
8 - b
9 - b
10 - b
11 - c
12 - d
13 - b
14 - a
15 - c
16 - a
17 - b
18 - d
19 - b
20 - b
21 - a
22 - b
23 - a
24 - b
25 - b
26 - b
27 - a
28 - a
29 - a
30 - a
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